by Philip Eliot | Jul 4, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
When Holly Donnelly discovers a dead body at the foot of the staircase inside her apartment building, she finds herself pulled into a mystery she can’t walk away from.Holly’s housesitting gig at a grand old mansion soon becomes complicated. The house is haunted, the mail brings more oil paintings than anyone could ever hang, and the unsettling owner seems to have secrets of his own. Meanwhile, Detective Cooper Honeycutt believes the body Holly found is only one in a string of serial murders—and he needs her sharp instincts to help unravel the case.As their partnership grows into something deeper, Holly uncovers evidence that ties the quirky residence to multiple crimes. With a hurricane bearing down, she must decide who she can trust—and whether she’s finally ready for love.Suspenseful and delightfully offbeat, THE MANSION ON BEACH STREET is the fourth book in the Daytona Beach Mysteries series by Janie Owens.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 4, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
????? “Best crime thriller I’ve ever read.” ????? “Kept me on the edge of my seat.”????? “This is one powerful book.”One night he’ll never remember. A nightmare he’ll never escape.Dylan’s eighteenth birthday ended with him passed out drunk in the backseat of a car.He woke up in maximum security.The Jesters run MAX. They murdered his brother. Recruited his cellmate. And they’ve given Dylan two choices: fight or die. Run their drugs or die.There is no trial. No appeal. No escape.Survival is just the beginning.Brothers in Crime is the explosive first book in the MAX series—a raw, brutal thriller inspired by real events inside Australia’s most dangerous prisons. If you crave fast-paced, gripping crime fiction that never lets up, start your journey behind the walls today.Scroll up and grab your copy now.Author InterviewWhat makes the MAX series different?Authenticity. I worked inside a real maximum-security prison and witnessed the brutality firsthand. Many events in this series actually happened. The violence, the power dynamics, the impossible choices—they’re all real. Readers tell me they can’t tell where fiction ends and reality begins.Who is this series for?Readers who hate filler. If you want edge-of-your-seat action without meaningless fluff, this is your series. The violence and conflict never let up.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 4, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
My days and nights were spent running successful legal and illegal businesses. As the mafia boss of East Dremest, I had a reputation to uphold. Falling for two men was a weakness I didn’t want.The people I loved before were no longer above ground. Circumstances arose and they were a risk I had to extinguish. Nothing good came from me loving another. I didn’t want to do so again.Trying to resist Vail and Hartley was useless. Once I had them close, letting them go was impossible.They were mine and I’d show them what it meant to be so.I had to keep my lives separate. They didn’t need to see the blood on my hands or the weapons I kept. They didn’t need to witness the violence.But I wasn’t the only one with a past.Their lives were mine to protect. Their hearts were mine to hold. I would do anything in my power to keep them safe.If only it were that easy. If only theirs weren’t the only hearts in play.Jordan is an MMM steamy contemporary romance and book one in the East Dremest Mafia series. It features a man who doesn’t want to fall in love again, an incredibly sweet chef, and a fashion designer trying to climb his way back from the bottom. There is a best friend’s brother, an age gap, first love, hurt/comfort, and a sinful mafia boss. This book does end on a cliffhanger and will continue in book two, Vail.Please look inside for the content warnings.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 4, 2026 | Historical Romance |
A genteel English lady looking for a spark is about to get a bonfire in this Regency romance by the USA Today–bestselling author of the Rosecliffe Trilogy.Olivia may have entered London society three years ago, but all she has to show for it is extensive notes. The pages of her diary are filled with details on every bachelor who has ever clamored for a spot on her dance card. Although her book has afforded her a new hobby in matchmaking, it has yet to provide her with a suitable man. And she is not about to settle for just anyone . . .Since returning from the war, Lord Neville Hawke slakes his thirst with any spirit he can find and satisfies his lust with any woman he desires. His charms, however, are lost on a well-bred lady like Olivia. After their disastrous meeting, she wants nothing to do with him. Neville, on the other hand, feels something he has not felt in a long time. Olivia makes the darkest days of his past feel a bit more bearable.But since Olivia has made up her mind on Neville and he is not in the market for a wife, it would take a miracle for them to get together—or a kiss.Perfect for fans of the Bridgerton series!”If you like your heroes dark and flawed, then run, don’t walk, to buy The Matchmaker. . . . Becnel gives us true insight into the human spirit and does not stint on creating the ideal atmosphere and recreating the era to near perfection. A powerful love story and a thinking reader’s book.” —RT Book Reviews”Once again, Rexanne Becnel delivers a special reading treat. . . . The supporting cast is fantastic, and the story . . . will richly entertain you and have you clamoring for more works by the talented Rexanne Becnel.” —The Belles and Beaux of Romance
by Philip Eliot | Jul 4, 2026 | Dark Romance |
A shattered mafia princess running from a monster.A ruthless protector risking everything to save her.And a vengeful kingpin determined to destroy them both.AlexiaTo the outside world, I was the perfect mafia princess—flawless, privileged, and untouchable. But behind closed doors, my life was a waking nightmare. My wedding night revealed the brutal reality of my marriage to Igor, the Bratva’s most sadistic kingpin.For years, I endured his cruelty, each day worse than the last. But now, I’ve uncovered a secret so dangerous it could bring him to his knees. And Igor will kill anyone who threatens to expose him—even my daughter. Desperate and hunted, I turned to the only man who ever made me feel safe, the one I vowed never to trust again.Dave Boyle. My first love. My salvation. My last hope.DaveI’ve buried my past, my weakness, and my heart behind the power of the Irish Brotherhood and the Syndicate. But Alexia—beautiful, defiant Alexia—was the one I could never forget. When she chose Igor over me, I swore to shut her out forever.Until her call shattered my resolve.Now, she’s under my protection, but saving her means going to war with Igor—a man who thrives on bloodshed and chaos. The deeper I get, the more I realize I don’t just want her safety. I want her. Body and soul. But to claim her, I’ll have to risk everything.In this world of ruthless men and deadly secrets, love isn’t a weakness—it’s a weapon.And some hearts are too dangerous to tame.Perfect for fans of Haunting Adeline and Twisted Games, Taming a Ruthless Heart is a scorching, high-stakes dark mafia romance filled with explosive chemistry, jaw-dropping twists, and the ultimate fight for love and survival.Warning: This book contains mature themes, graphic violence, and a tortured hero willing to burn the world for the woman he loves. Recommended for readers 18+.
