by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
One victim. Two Alex Harpers. No chance to walk away.Soon-to-be divorced couple Alex and Alex Harper are determined to remain friends for the sake of their daughter. But when a woman neither of them recognises is killed outside the restaurant where they are dining after asking to speak with ‘Alex Harper’, staying friends becomes the least of their worries.The Harpers are keen to leave the investigation to the police, but a detective close to the case has other ideas. He thinks he knows why the victim wanted the Harpers and wants them to help find her killers.And the victim has done more than bring the police to their door. Dangerous people were taking an interest in her, and that interest hasn’t dissipated with her death: it’s transferred to the Harpers.To avoid ending up like the dead woman, the Harpers realise they must learn why she died, and who killed her. But when their investigation ends up far closer to home than they could have imagined, it becomes clear that even if they survive to find the truth, they still have plenty to lose…Her Last Request is the first novel in the gripping Alex Harper series. Perfect for readers of Harlan Coben, Robert Galbraith and Mark Dawson.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
First cases are never easy… but this one could be Kat Cromwell’s last.In Dana Point, California, surf reports, sailing conditions, and real estate dominate the news… until the calm waters of this sleepy, seaside town are shattered when a woman’s body washes up on the sand.Under the pressure of her first homicide case, new evidence surfacing in the supposed accidental death of her fiancé, and a seasoned partner who’d be happy to see her fail, Kat has more than enough on her plate… not to mention that troublesome problem she’s been carefully hiding.Welcome to murder by the sea, with a broken protagonist uncovering an ocean of secrets, while hiding a few of her own.Fans of police mysteries will love this riveting new series by USA Today bestselling author Nicholas Harvey.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
From multi-million-selling Faith Martin, one of Britain’s best-loved mystery writers.Welcome to the world of Jenny Starling — where the scones are flaky, the guests are under suspicion, and murder is always on the menu.She’s a passionate travelling cook turned reluctant sleuth, with a knack for stumbling over crime scenes. Wherever Jenny goes, someone inconveniently drops dead.MEET YOUR AMATEUR SLEUTHJenny Starling is a six-foot-one-inch force of nature on a one-woman mission to bring back ‘real’ food. Curvaceous and confident, she’s a modern single woman, living the lifestyle that suits her. Jenny drives a disreputable cherry-red van adorned with unicorns and a personalized “EAT ME1” number plate. She’s happy travelling the country catering events and cooking great food, but along with her palate for gourmet cuisine comes a nose for foul play. Snobs irk her, mysteries intrigue her, and when the soufflés rise and the bodies drop, Jenny serves up the truth — hot, satisfying, and with just a pinch of sass.These delightful cozy mysteries are perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, the Rev Richard Coles, Tyler Rhodes, Peter Boland and Veronica Heley.THE SETTINGSet against the backdrop of idyllic English villages, imposing stately homes, riverboats, castles, and country fêtes, this delightful mystery series takes you deep into the quaint charm of rural Britain — and then promptly drags a corpse out of the ornamental pond. Every cozy setting hides a killer twist, and it’s just Jenny’s rotten luck that murder always follows wherever she goes. From the rolling Cotswolds hills to the dreaming spires of Oxford, each picture-perfect place turns deadly — especially when the knives come out (and not just in the kitchen).READERS LOVE FAITH MARTIN’S TRAVELLING COOK MYSTERIES:‘Classic murder mystery story.’ Oxford Times‘A wonderful protagonist.’ Mystery Women????? ‘Faith Martin is a gifted author and her cozy mysteries are some of the best out there.’????? ‘This series is one of my all-time favorites.’ Bayou Granny????? ‘What a fantastic book, I simply could not put it down.’ Kindle Reader.????? ‘Another great read by this excellent author.’ Woodbend.????? ‘Great twisty plot, a good mix of characters and a brilliant sense of place.’ AlwaysReader.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
‘A perfect beach read, it has banter, a sweet story line and a little bit of spice!’ ?????From the author of the TikTok Made Me Buy It bestseller Hate Mail!’This book was pure magic!’ ?????– Falling in love was never part of the plan… Priscilla has a plan. And falling for Oliver was not on her to do list…The JobEvent planner Priscilla Cain has been asked to plan her best friend Tina’s dream wedding proposal to her boyfriend, Ryan.The CatchIt looks like groom-to-be Ryan might just beat her to it.The SolutionTeam up with Ryan’s obnoxious, but gorgeous, best friend Oliver to plan a joint proposal. But keep their unlikely alliance a secret from both their friends.But as Priscilla and Oliver work together to pull off the proposal of the year, could there be more than one happily ever after on the cards…–Includes all your favourite tropes…***Guaranteed HEA and no third act breakup***Spice ?Miscommunication ?Fake Dating Forced proximity ???Enemies to Lovers ??? Clueless FMC & Obsessed MMC ???? One Bed ?–Readers are obsessed with The Proposal Project!’The Proposal Project is the perfect rom-com’ ?????’How can two people be so perfect for each other? I absolutely adored Priscilla and Oliver’s chemistry, banter, and interactions’ ?????’Oliver was the perfect book boyfriend, the chemistry between him and Priscilla was sizzling’ ?????’Every once in a while a book comes along that gives you a genuine physical reaction to it that both makes me want to stop reading and makes it impossible to put the book down. This is the one’ ?????’I read this in less than a day. I’m obsessed with Oliver and Priscilla. This is the perfect combination of enemies to lovers, fake dating, secretly pining for each other romance and I. loved. it.’ ?????’The banter between Priscilla and Oliver is absolutely hilarious and adorable, but also so real! Oliver is such a sweetheart’ ?????’I LOVED this book. The plot was so fun, the chemistry and development of the relationship between the main characters was perfect.’ ?????’The tension and humor in this book were IMMACULATE’ ?????’I flew through this one and loved every second of their fake dating dynamic. I’m excited to read more from Donna Marchetti!’ ?????’A delightful mix of heart, humor, and unexpected twists. This book is a warm hug with a little bit of sass and a whole lot of charm—perfect for fans of feel-good, rom-coms with a sprinkle of surprise’ ?????’LOVED the whole 2000’s rom-com vibe and the fake dating trope is done so well! ‘ ?????’I had a smile on my face from start to finish and would highly recommend this book!’ ?????’If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would’ ?????’I don’t even know where to begin to explain how much joy this book has brought me’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2025 | Children & Middle Grade |
A fast-paced chapter book for beginning readers who like clubhouses, tech, mysteries and kid detectives. Beware the haunted house on Sycamore Street!Noah just wants some peace and quiet to finish his homework. But his little brother Josh can’t stop talking about the Haunted House. When they go to check it out, the brothers find out they are not the only kids on the case.Olivia is new in town. But she already has a high tech plan to spy on the Haunted House. The three kids join forces to find out the truth. But when Josh goes missing, Noah and Olivia have to decide which is worse- the risk of the Haunted House, or the risk of losing Josh!Check out all six Sycamore Street Mysteries, available as paperbacks, audio books, or ebooks!
