by Philip Eliot | Oct 2, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
The definitive workbook for learning evidence-based DBT skills—now with more than one million copies sold!Do you have trouble managing your emotions? First developed by Marsha M. Linehan for treating borderline personality disorder, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has proven effective as treatment for a range of other mental health problems, and can greatly improve your ability to handle distress without losing control and acting destructively. However, to make use of these techniques, you need to build skills in four key areas: distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, a collaborative effort from three esteemed authors, offers evidence-based, step-by-step exercises for learning these concepts and putting them to work for real and lasting change. Start by working on the introductory exercises and, after making progress, move on to the advanced-skills chapters. Whether you’re a mental health professional or a general reader, you’ll benefit from this clear and practical guide to better managing your emotions.This fully revised and updated second edition also includes new chapters on cognitive rehearsal, distress tolerance, and self-compassion. Once you’ve completed the exercises in this book and are ready to move on to the next level, check out the authors’ new book, The New Happiness Workbook.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 2, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Thirty-one nights. Thirty-one chapters. One final nightmare.Last Halloween, thirty trick-or-treaters vanished into the night.This October, they’re coming back—one by one, each day of the month. But every child carries the same chilling warning: something is returning on the 31st.Bob has never stopped searching for his daughter. Now, as the shadows of Halloween grow longer, he must face the darkness that stole her—before it takes everything again.The 31st Trick-or-Treater is a Halloween advent novel: thirty-one nights, thirty-one chapters, and one final nightmare waiting on Halloween.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 2, 2026 | Dark Romance |
People pretend to be scared of things that go bump in the night, but they’re lying to themselves. Fear is thrilling. The racing heart, prickling sensation, and unsteady breaths are signs of excitement and fear. Coincidence? I certainly don’t think so.Which is the first point I’ll make to her. After two years of being kept away, I’m back to collect what I’ve been without.My past. My future. My Trickster.The one who got me arrested. My stepsister.This Halloween, when everyone is shouting “trick or treat” to their neighbours, I’ll be hiding in the dark, making her heart race in both terror and pleasure.Scream for me, Trickster.Fright Night is the third book in Twisted Holidays, a series of dark-themed holiday novellas. The series can be read in any order.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 2, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Fear grips her as she passes under the last streetlight on the remote highway. Seeing the familiar truck, she thinks she’s safe. But her scream is silenced by a gloved hand before her world goes black…When Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane investigate a cold case on a remote ranch in Black Rock Falls, what they uncover chills them to the bone. In a shallow grave lies the lifeless body of farm worker Maria Reyes. Jenna’s heart breaks as she sweeps aside the woman’s long dark hair to find purple bruising all over her face.Interviewing workers at the ranch, Jenna senses hostility and feels eyes watching her. Every instinct screams that something very sinister is happening here and when news breaks that another young woman is missing, her pulse races once again. Jenna knows she’s running out of time to find the girl before she too ends up in a woodland grave.Jenna and her team work night and day, ignoring the growing threat from the farm workers around them, and soon discover a link between the ranch and an unsolved case where two people were burned alive in a remote cabin. Could a twisted killer have been using this place as a hunting ground for over a decade?When a call comes in about suspicious activity at an off-the-grid hut in the nearby forest, Jenna knows this is the breakthrough they need. Scrambling her team, she prays that she can catch this ruthless killer before he takes another innocent life. But what waits for her beneath the trees is more terrifying than anything she imagined. Can she find the missing girl and save herself from becoming the monster’s next victim?If you love Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Mary Stone, you will be addicted to this twisty new thriller from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood. **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone**What readers are saying about Nothing Stays Buried:“Addictive… Had me completely hooked from the first chapter…Keeps you saying ‘Just one more chapter’ until suddenly the book is finished… The ending absolutely blindsided me… Impossible to put down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Unputdownable… I read to the end in one sitting… I love these books!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“I devoured it in a few hours, so addictive… Had me on the edge of my seat and turning the pages as quickly as I could.” Mandylovestoread, 5 stars“A huge twist that will knock you off your feet!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“What a thriller… You will not put it down!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“A great read, I could not put down!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsWhat readers are saying about D.K. Hood:“Oh wow, I can’t say enough about this one!! So good!! Literally had me guessing until the reveal… Captivated.” Sip_andread, 5 stars“I blew through this like the wind! Fantastic read!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Wow! Still trying to catch my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Exceptional… My word, I couldn’t put this down… Compulsive reading and I couldn’t stop and had to read to the end.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Wow… Amazing… Fantastic… Bone chilling.” B for Bookreview, 5 stars“A cracking page-turner with some omg moments that will keep you reading late into the night.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Incredible… Had me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Left me chilled to the bone… Must-read in this gripping and very addictive series.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
by Philip Eliot | Oct 2, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
‘You must find her, my darling girl.’ Lily’s mother whispers, pressing a small brass key into her palm. ‘You must find my twin sister, before it is too late…’Paris, 2011: Lily Tremaine’s hands shake as she opens the envelope addressed in her mother’s hand. The faded letter inside reveals the long-buried family secret that her mother had a twin she was separated from during the Second World War. A tear slides down Lily’s cheek, knowing the loss of a sister caused her mother so much heartbreak. And now, after all these years, her mother needs Lily to find her…As Lily begins to piece together the fragments of her mother’s story, she meets Julien, a photographer whose research contains the clues she needs to unlock the past. As they pore over faded black and white photographs together, a warm feeling begins to stir in Lily’s chest. But she knows she can’t bury her own recent heartbreak just yet, not until she has fulfilled her mother’s wish.When the truth of what happened to the young twins is revealed, it is more shocking than Lily could have ever anticipated. And with her mother’s health failing, she is running out of time to find her mother’s missing sister. Can Lily piece together long-buried family secrets from the war in time to reunite the lost twins of Paris before it is too late?This heartbreaking and page-turning novel in the Paris Sisters series tells a story of resilience and hope in the face of the darkness of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy.Readers are loving The Secret Twins of Paris:‘Beautiful… Devastatingly powerful… I found myself holding my breath… An unforgettable, heart-shattering read that will leave you in tears and stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Wow this story was a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. I loved it, I was totally captivated and couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Devastating… Tears streamed down my face… This remarkable story took my breath away at times and touched my heart.’ Page Turners, ?????‘Hooked me from the start and I couldn’t put it down… A very moving story… Beautifully written.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Jaw-dropping… Heartbreaking… Tears rolled down my eyes… Omg this book.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Heart-wrenching… Beautiful… Heartbreaking… My heart pained so much it hurt… I had tears of sadness and other times tears of joy. This book has it all… A must-read.’ Cindy L Spear ?????‘Grabbed me from the beginning… I found myself crying.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Amazing… Beautiful… A compelling and emotional read… I was hooked by it.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Beautiful… I just loved reading this book.’ Vegan Book Blogger, ?????‘Beautifully written… [A] real page-turner… I admit to tears – both happy and sad tears.’ Girl Who Reads ?????‘So compelling that I couldn’t put the book down… Breathtaking.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????
