by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber comes a classic story of love found where it’s least expected…right next door!For weeks, Lesley Brown had been counting down the days, curious and excited about the arrival of her new neighbor. With their duplex being the only house for miles, she couldn’t help but hope the new tenant would be a friend. But when she met Cole Daniels, hope turned into something far more complicated.Cole was everything she didn’t expect—sharp-tongued, standoffish, infuriatingly cryptic. And yet, there was something about him that Lesley couldn’t ignore. Maybe it was the way he came to her rescue, then frustratingly shut her out again. Or maybe it was the secrets he so carefully guarded, secrets that practically begged to be unraveled.Was Cole running from something, or simply keeping the world—and Lesley—at arm’s length? As their lives became increasingly tangled, she began to wonder…would the truth bring them closer, or drive an unsurmountable wedge between them?Also by Debbie Macomber:HEARTSONGA GIRL LIKE JANETUNDERCOVER DREAMER
by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Princess Ava must marry a king—but things change when a cowboy takes the throne. . . Mark Jaroka is content with his life on the ranch, his brothers by his side. Until he becomes the cowboy king. Hauled halfway across the world after a royal family tragedy, Mark resolves to be worthy of the title. He’ll learn the ways of a monarch, but between him and his untamed brothers, the marble floors better get used to worn leather boots. Then he falters at an unexpected duty—forming a strategic alliance with the whip-tongued and supercilious Princess Ava Veisi.
Ava’s only chance at happiness is to escape royal life and leave her poisonous secrets behind. The problem? Her parents have demanded she marry the new King Markus. She stoops treacherously low to try to make him refuse her, but as her escape plans start to take form, she finds herself falling for the sexy, kind-natured cowboy.
On the brink of fleeing, Ava is torn between claiming her freedom and the love of a king. No matter her choice, it’s going to break her heart.
Her Cowboy King is the first book in the Cowboy Princes contemporary romance series. If you enjoy heartfelt emotion, real and compelling characters, and sweeping settings, then you’ll love this trope-blending romance by award-winning author Madeline Ash.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Easton Westbrook entered my life like an arrogant, grumpy, wrecking ball, and refused to leave.Our banter is addicting, and nothing I do or say will make him change his mind. But when his mind becomes focused solely on me, I run.I can’t afford to give my heart away again. Not when I’m barely surviving with the broken one I have.I have walls up for a reason. Reasons that are none of his business, but Easton is used to getting what he wants. And when he decides he wants me, I’m not sure I’ll survive it.Lexi Heart entered my life like an arrogant, bossy, she-devil in heels, and I can’t get her out of my head.She’s always ten steps ahead, and I have to admit, I’m intrigued. With every lash of her sharp tongue, she puts me in my place. But when I peel back the layers of her tough girl exterior, I see the broken shell she’s hiding, and my own walls come crashing down.We quickly learn that what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay there, and I know I’m done for. I want this girl in every sense of the word, but can I convince her to take a chance on us? Or will the damage from her past be too much, even for true love?Join Easton and Lexi in their highly emotional journey to a happily ever after. One Little Mistake is an enemy to lovers, accidental marriage romance that will draw you in and refuse to let you go.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
From Avanti Centrae, author of the international bestselling VanOps thriller series, comes a new multi-award-winning standalone action thriller. It’s a fast-paced bombshell of a story about royal secrets and epic lies.Born a goddess, Cleopatra died a prisoner. But the cobra’s deadly kiss was just the beginning…Gold Medal Winner — Conspiracy Thrillers, Readers’ FavoriteFirst Place Winner — Global Thrillers, Chanticleer International Book AwardsRunner Up — Paris Book FestivalBari, Italy, present day. Think tank Special Ops leader Timothy Stryker and his wife Angie, a self-made CEO, haven’t exactly been seeing eye-to-eye. They take a much-needed Italian holiday, but it comes to a shocking end when Angie and their four-year-old daughter are kidnapped.Still raw from the death of their infant son, Stryker is desperate to rescue Angie and reconcile their differences. As he works to locate the captors’ lair, he discovers the key to the kidnapper’s location may be secreted away in Queen Cleopatra’s hidden gold journal. But when he learns their plans for his only remaining child, the scab on his heart tears open and blood begins to spill.Working from inside her brutal captors’ high-security compound, Angie realizes the cabal is hiding an ancient secret using modern propaganda techniques. And as Stryker connects a series of deadly dots while searching Egyptian tombs and Greek temples to find his family, hitmen track his every move. Ultimately, the estranged pair must shake the deeply buried pillars of western civilization to save their daughter from an unspeakable fate.Fascinating, provocative, original, and timely, Cleopatra’s Vendetta is a sizzling novel that will keep you turning pages long into the night.“Action, adventure, and suspense! A juicy thriller.” —Robert Dugoni, New York Times & International bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite Series”Fascinating.” —Katherine Neville, New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Internationally bestselling author”An adventure that will appeal to fans of Dan Brown. It’s one of those rare birds: a thriller that will have you turning the pages and leave you thinking.” —Debbi Mack, New York Times bestselling author of the Sam McRae and Erica Jensen mysteries“Race-against-time, action-packed adventure. This is a thriller that will captivate its audience from the first page.” —Manhattan Book Review“If you like your modern global threats to have a dash of ancient mystery and mysticism, you’re going to find yourself with some sleepless nights while reading Cleopatra’s Vendetta.” —Kevin Tumlinson, bestselling and award-winning author of The Coelho Medallion”Dangerous and intoxicating.” —Audrey Wilson, screenwriter, producer, and award-winning author of Wrong Girl Gone”Through cliff-hangers and twisty turns, readers will be propelled to an explosive ending — both literally and psychologically.” —Chico Enterprise RecordTIMELESS PRAISE FOR AVANTI CENTRAE’S EIGHT-TIME AWARD-WINNING VANOPS THRILLER SERIES:”Written with a dynamic, cinematic style and full of action and suspense, here’s a book that defines page-turner.” —James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author”A good ole’ fashioned rip-roaring adventure from start to finish. Enjoy the ride.” —Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling authorPerfect for fans of Dan Brown, James Rollins, and Steve Berry who like intriguing historical conspiracies, non-stop action, and razor-sharp characters. You’ll love CLEOPATRA’S VENDETTA, the latest mesmerizing mission from Avanti Centrae.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
As the wall is peeled back, everyone falls silent. Then they see her. The near-perfect remains of a young female, two jelly bangles and a neon necklace being the only clues to how long she had been hidden there. But who was she? And who could have possibly wanted to take such an innocent life?When the body of a girl is discovered in the walls of a Woodbridge church, Detective Amanda Steele is immediately called to the scene. On arrival she meets FBI Special Agent Sandra Vos who explains that while negotiating a hostage incident moments before, a gun was fired. The bullet missed its target but exposed human remains.The victim has been perfectly preserved, her jewelry and summer dress taking Amanda back to her own teenage years. DNA quickly confirms that the victim was taken over thirty years ago. Thinking about her own daughter, Amanda cannot imagine the devastation for the young girl’s family and vows to find the killer.Amanda and her partner Trent determine the suspect behind the attempted shooting, Cameron Cofell, had a very clear reason for exacting revenge on the church’s priest. As they question the wider community, a neighbor reveals her long-held suspicions too. But when she is found murdered, Amanda knows this killer is prepared to do whatever it takes to keep their dark secret from ever coming to light.Soon the investigation takes Amanda and Trent to an abandoned farmhouse—a place that haunts Cameron’s nightmares—where they find a faded photograph that holds the mystery of another chilling cold case. But just how far back does this evil go, and how much will Amanda and Trent need to sacrifice to find the killer?A totally addictive crime thriller that will leave you breathless and have you racing through the pages. Perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine.What readers are saying about Hidden Angels:“OH MY GOSH!… Had me reading late into the night… I was caught up in the story from the first page to the last… So addictive!… I can’t recommend this series enough!” Shortbookthyme, ?????“I was not going to sleep until I finished this book. Wow!… The hits just kept coming, and I never saw most of them until they hit… You will not be able to put it down because you will have to know what happened… Keep[s] you glued to the pages as you race to the end.” Escapetobooks1503, ?????“Love this series and this book is jaw-droppingly brilliant! The author just absolutely delivers with every single book in this amazing series. Loved loved loved this one!” Renita D’ Silva, ?????“Wonderful… I love this series… Fantastic… Kept me unable to put the book down… Fantastic… Gripping… Wonderful… Edge-of-your-seat thriller.” The Reading Café, ?????“I was absolutely obsessed with this book… Loved… Amazing.” Read_and_rescue, ?????“It kept me rapidly turning the pages… Gripping… It’s a must-read.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Had me totally hooked. I love this series.” Karen4013, ?????“Gripping… Page-turning… Nail-biting… This book is a must-read.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“I love this series so much… The twists and turns that sneak up on you from every corner will have you sitting on the edge of your set.” Spookysmazeofbooks, ?????“Gripping… Kept me guessing and up way past my bedtime.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Wow… Likely to keep readers up at night, unable to put down… Will keep readers glued to the page… Gripping… Incredible.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????
