by Philip Eliot | May 31, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
Nationally bestselling western authors William W. and J.A. Johnstone reunite no there’s nothing like a Christmas showdown in Texas. Johnstone Country. Where Miracles Need Bullets.In this bold, new Western from the bestselling Johnstones, a lonely drifter finds himself snowbound with a lovely widow, her young son—and a gang of trigger-happy thieves . . .DON’T OPEN FIRE UNTIL CHRISTMAS Patrick Foley is a haunted man. After losing his family in a brutal Commanche raid, he drifts from town to town seeking justice and revenge. His mission—to track down the killers—has hardened his heart against all men, good or bad. But his icy resolve begins to melt when he arrives in the small Texas town of Christmas Creek—along with a massive winter storm that traps him there with a good woman, her little boy, and some very bad men . . . Texans call it a Blue Norther. A fast-moving onslaught of heavy sleet and snow, it brings Foley’s search to a halt, but also gives him a chance to warm up with the charming young widow who runs the general store. Her name is Lovejoy Peace. She has a friendly smile, a six-year-old son—and a terrible problem with mean-spirited cowboys stealing supplies from her store. Being a gentleman, Foley raises his gun to defend the widow and stop the thieving snakes. But the battle is far from over . . . The storm is getting worse. The cowboy gang is snowbound, too—and they’re ready for a rematch. If Foley, the widow and her son can survive the night, it’ll be a Christmas miracle . . .
by Philip Eliot | May 31, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Raelan Ashvale has spent years pretending Princess Alina Ravenscroft isn’t his fated mate.As one of the king’s elite knights—and a secret dragon shifter—Raelan knows claiming her would risk everything: his family, his future, and the life he’s built through carefully controlled restraint.Unfortunately, the king has just assigned him as Alina’s personal guard at Coven Crest Academy.Now forced to remain constantly at her side, Raelan’s control begins to crack beneath stolen glances, accidental touches, and his growing need to protect the woman his dragon already considers his.Alina has no idea why her stoic bodyguard keeps his distance, only that the tension between them grows harder to ignore with every passing day. But when danger closes in around her, secrets begin to surface, and Raelan may no longer be able to hide the truth about what he is or how desperately he wants her.A Witch and Her Dragon is a spicy romantasy featuring a dragon shifter bodyguard, secret fated mates, forced proximity, magical academy vibes, and a fiercely protective hero who falls first. Appropriate for readers 18+.Tropes:Spicy fantasy romanceMagical academyForced proximityEnemies to loversWitch x Dragon shifterHe falls firstRoyalty romance? Books in this series can be read in any order! ?
by Philip Eliot | May 31, 2026 | Mystery |
Gardner may prove to be the author who finally equals Conan Doyle.’ The Omaha MetroThree dramatic historical mysteries from the perspective of Sherlock Holmes’ greatest enemy — Professor Moriarty.London believed him dead. Sherlock Holmes thought the battle was over. They were wrong.From the shadows of Victorian London’s underworld rises Professor James Moriarty—the most brilliant, ruthless criminal mind of his age. Based on the supposedly lost secret journals of the Napoleon of Crime himself, this gripping series reveals the hidden truth behind the man Holmes feared above all others.As Moriarty rebuilds his shattered empire, he wages a covert war against the law, rival crime lords, and the relentless Inspector Angus McCready Crow. Assassins, anarchists, traitors, and kings of the European underworld converge as Moriarty extends his reach from London to Paris, Rome, and beyond — pulling the strings of crime, politics, and revolution with chilling precision.Told from the villain’s perspective, these dark, intelligent thrillers lift the curtain on the brutal machinery of organised crime at the turn of the twentieth century . . . and the dangerous brilliance of the man who controlled it all.This is the Sherlock Holmes world as you’ve never seen it before.Perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Roger Riccard, David Marcum, Val Andrews, Andrew Lane, Nicholas Meyer and Bonnie MacBird.PRAISE FOR JOHN GARDNER:’Superb.’ St. Louis Post-Dispatch’A tale to make The Godfather seem tame.’ Charleston Evening Post’An excellent tale of the dark side of London during the time of Sherlock Holmes.’ New York Herald Tribute????? ‘A captivating dive into the world of one of literature’s most iconic villains.’ ND????? ‘The book was so well written I lived in the times and enjoyed the trials and tribulations of the characters.’ Trevor O.????? ‘I think this is a terrific read.’ bluesmaddog????? ‘You know you’ve got a talented writer on your hands when you actually find yourself rooting for the villains!’ Kindle Reader.
by Philip Eliot | May 31, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
FIRST PLACE WINNER – Contemporary Romance, The BookFest Awards 2026 WINNER – Romantic Suspense, Firebird Book Awards 2026A blind date. A hidden agenda. And one man determined to keep her safe—whether she wants him to or not.Olivia Hart didn’t sign up for this. What was meant to be a glamorous weekend getaway with her best friend has turned into something far more unsettling—a mysterious dating event where women are blindfolded and chosen. Now, with a number pinned to her back and dread curling in her chest, Olivia finds herself trapped in a game she never agreed to play.Ethan Carter is more than just hotel security—he is a former elite operative with a code he won’t break. When he sees Olivia standing alone, anxious and out of place, something about her cuts straight through his practiced distance. She’s not like the others. And someone in this room has already marked her as an easy target.When the lights go down, Ethan steps in. Not only as her blind date, but as her bodyguard.And what starts as protection quickly becomes personal. Because the deeper Ethan pulls Olivia into his world, the closer she gets to the shadows he’s spent years outrunning—shadows he never meant to expose her to. His past threats are no longer his alone, and Olivia, the one woman who makes him feel again, has become the perfect leverage against him.In a world built on masks and misdirection, trust is the only thing more dangerous than desire—and loving her might be the costliest mistake he’s ever made.Her Blind Date Bodyguard is a First Place award-winning contemporary romance/romantic suspense, recognised for its emotional depth, compelling characters, and storytelling excellence at The BookFest Awards Spring 2026.It is also a Firebird Book Awards Winner, further highlighting its impact in the romantic suspense genre.PRAISE FOR THIS BOOK?????“This book gave every trope I was looking for—a protective, alpha MMC, forced proximity that actually mattered to the plot, and a well-paced slow burn that stayed engaging.The action sequences had a sharp, high-stakes intensity that kept the tension consistently elevated. I also enjoyed the other characters—their dynamic, humour, and banter added depth and balance to the story.Overall, the setup for the series is strong, and I’m especially looking forward to the next book!”— Goodreads reviewer?????”I loved the whole dynamic of this story.Good world building and descriptive scenes which can sometimes be lacking in books, I also liked the fact there was actually a good build up/slow burn element, too many stories in this genre tend to rush this element which always leave me feeling cheated – this did not disappoint.Erotic scenes were perfect, not crass or a turn off but sensual, steamy and definitely well written.I particularly liked there were some good unseen twists, also i felt connected to the characters and got to know them.All round a brilliant read. I have recommended it to my booktok book club members. A good strong start to the series.”— Amazon reviewer
by Philip Eliot | May 31, 2026 | Science Fiction |
If you love hard science fiction survival, realistic science and engineering, and epic Mars colonization fiction, strap in. Red Homestead is a massive, technically accurate adventure about space homesteading on the wild frontier of the Red Planet. An epic, very hard science fiction novel about building a homestead on Mars, with real physics calculations, real orbital mechanics, real engineering, real chemistry, real economics, and real danger.It’s the end of the 21st century. The discovery of gold in the Tharsis Plateau triggers a Martian gold rush and the scramble for Mars is underway. Unsuccessful inventor Henrik Weeks is unwillingly forced to join the exodus to the Red Planet after he learns a recently released government bioweapon makes it too dangerous for him to stay on Earth. The only captain willing to take him to Mars is the scowling, sarcastic, abrasive, doomsaying spacer Anders Mortenson, who Henrik will have to live with for years on end. Anders’ ship, the Evergreen, is bound for lawless Valles Marineris. They soon learn they’re ill-prepared for the challenges of Mars settlement, and the planet holds many unexpected dangers. Will they succeed in their goal of building a successful homestead into a city on Mars? Or will the Red Planet defeat them, as it has defeated so many others? Contains violence and strong language. Very long and achieves a frankly obsessive degree of technical accuracy. Written by author Andrew Stanek, who can’t go to Mars because he has too much writing to do.
