by Philip Eliot | Sep 21, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Post–Civil War Texas is the setting for this spellbinding story of a desperado out for vengeance and the woman determined to save his life Bequeathed a five-hundred-acre cattle ranch in Cimarron Valley, Mary Jo Williams takes her young son and strikes out for Colorado territory. The plucky widow has seen her share of sorrow, so when she finds a gravely wounded stranger, she’s determined to nurse him back to health, unaware that Wade Foster never intended to make it out alive. A hunted outlaw with a price on his head, Wade spent years tracking down the murderers who massacred his family. Now a brutal shootout has made vengeance his at last. Prepared to confront his fate, he once again cheats death. He never expected his future to rest with an auburn-haired beauty and her boy. Sworn to protect mother and son, Wade has to stay one step ahead of the law—and a gang of ruthless killers. But as the net closes in, he knows the only way to keep them safe is to leave and never look back . . . unless he can find a way to put his past to rest.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 21, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Bridgerton meets Fifty Shades in this scorching tale of passion, rebellion, and forbidden desire by #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt!Lady Lily Jameson has no interest in England’s most eligible duke…not for marriage, at least. She wants only one thing from the rakish Daniel Farnsworth—a glimpse of his infamous private art collection. But when she’s caught sneaking through his estate, it’s not just the paintings that leave her breathless.Daniel never wanted to be a duke. The title was thrust on him after tragedy ripped through his family. Now he hides behind charm, scandal, and willing bodies…until Lily storms into his world. She challenges him. Tempts him. Defies him.She wants freedom, not a future in pearls. He wants distraction, not devotion. So when Daniel proposes a no-strings affair, Lily agrees, purely for experience, of course.But behind the silk sheets and whispered confessions, danger stalks the halls of the manor…and passion may not be the only thing threatening to consume them.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 21, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
A Montana widow learns to open her heart to a love as big as the sky in this “wonderfully touching” contemporary Western romance (Fresh Fiction).The last thing Juliet Grayson needs is a new man in her life. Between caring for her two young sons and maintaining her late husband’s ranch, her hands are more than full. Then she meets Griff Warren. With his quiet strength and his easy way with her boys, she’s tempted to trust him. But if there’s anything she’s learned, it’s that love only leads to heartbreak. Former Marine Griff Warren never thought he’d settle down. Rebellious and proud, he’s always been on his own…until he lost the father he never knew he had, leaving him with land that is his legacy and brothers to share the load. Griff doesn’t need more than that. But Juliet touches something deep inside him. Now if only he can convince her to take a second chance at true love.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 21, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
She sits motionless in the corner, white-blonde hair framing her face like a halo, one finger tapping an endless rhythm on the leather armrest. ‘This is Lucy,’ Thomas says, gesturing to me. ‘She’s going to take care of you.’ The tapping suddenly stops. Like a ballerina on a spindle, her head twists to meet my gaze, and her lips part into a silent scream.Lucy Greer is at the end of her rope. Desperate to pick up the broken pieces of her life—and atone for past mistakes—she finds herself on the doorstep of successful entrepreneur, Thomas Caine, who has hired her to care for his ailing wife. But beneath the polished surface, something is terribly wrong.It all began when the Caines’ teenage son vanished years ago. The housekeeper has theories, the ex-wife has secrets. But Emilia, now trapped in her silent prison, knows the darkest truth of all. Now, with Lucy’s help, the carefully constructed lies within this beautiful home are about to shatter.A dark psychological thriller about deception, vengeance, and the mask we wear to hide the truth. The Wife’s Silence will keep you guessing until the final page. Perfect for fans of Behind Her Eyes, The Silent Patient, and The Perfect Marriage.Readers love The Wife’s Silence:“I’m calling it now, BEST PLOT TWIST OF 2025!! The Wife’s Silence gripped me from page one!.. This book has everything I love in a thriller. It’s very well written, fast-paced, twisty, enthralling, a little dark, and a bit revengeful! Can I give it 6 out of 5 stars??” Reader review, ?????“One of the best thrillers I’ve read this year!!!! Absolutely excellent and impossible to put this book down!!! I cannot speak highly enough of this book!” Reader review, ?????“This book had me clutching my coffee and whispering ‘no way’ at least five times…. then McKinney throws in a twist so wild it actually made me sit up straight. Like, mind blown… an absolutely gripping read with major ‘just one more chapter’ energy and a very satisfying ending.” @heidireadsitall, ?????“Wow wow wow!! The twists in this book! Omg I did not see that coming at all!! I highly recommend it!” Reader review, ?????“A WILD ride!… Gosh, it feels like you’re going at lightning speed… I read it in less than a day. EXCELLENT. … Another brilliant book by this author. She is unbelievable at keeping the suspense going and keeping you guessing the whole way through!… ????? stars from me!” @arcreviewsym, ?????“From page one I was hooked. Fans of Verity, The Wife Upstairs, and The Silent Patient will love this one.” @lauren.shelby.reads, ?????“10 Stars! This dark, mind-bending, totally unhinged, edge-of-your-seat thriller is spectacular! It will keep your attention until the very last word. This highly anticipated book from Amanda McKinney makes you continually question yourself… Think you have it all figured out? Bet you don’t!” Reader review, ?????“If you’re looking for a psychological thriller that will have you whispering “what the heck is happening?!” at 2 a.m…Seriously, this is it. I read this in one sitting. The final reveals hit me like a ton of bricks… this is the kind of book that lingers in your mind long after you finish.” Reader review, ?????“Kept me on edge, making this a must-read for fans of The Silent Patient and Behind Her Eyes.” Reader review, ?????“A taut, eerie psychological thriller that hits hard from page one and doesn’t let up until an explosive finale that’s both shocking and satisfying.” Reader review, ?????“DELICIOUSLY TWISTY! Full of twists and turns they were jaw-dropping. I read it in less than a day. EXCELLENT.” Reader review, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Sep 21, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Three missing children. A wild storm. A long way from home.Melbourne journalist Georgie Harvey is on hand when three children disappear from a police-run camp in the Dandenong Ranges. When Daylesford cop John Franklin hears the news, he is on secondment 200 kilometers away. Feeling responsible for the young siblings, he abandons his post to join the search.Somebody saw the children. Somebody knows something. Every minute is vital.Frustration and desperation mount as the snap polar storm intensifies. Pushed to the outer by local detectives, Franklin and Georgie find cyber links to a serial predator and another missing girl. But even if they risk everything, can they avert tragedy?‘Sandi Wallace’s best yet! Into the Fog is engaging, fast-paced, and full of suspense.’—Karen M. Davis, former NSW police detective and author of the Lexie Rogers series‘There is a certain cadence to Wallace’s stories, like a slowly quickening heartbeat leading you into the fog. She captures a sense of place in her rural thrillers, where even the nicest places can harbour evil. A page turner…Into the Fog will wrap around you, releasing you only in its enthralling climax.’—B. Michael Radburn, author of the Taylor Bridges series‘Into the Fog is an engrossing third outing in Wallace’s rural crime series featuring gutsy journalist Georgie Harvey and intrepid cop John Franklin – unputdownable!’—L.J.M. Owen, author of the Dr Pimms, Intermillennial Sleuth series
