by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
The one who got away is back—and this time, he’s not letting her go.A small-town second-chance romance filled with first loves, forbidden longing, and the kind of chemistry that never fades.Rachel thought her love story with Brad was over. Now a stay-at-home mom and artist, she’s fighting to hold together a crumbling marriage no one else sees. Her husband’s secrets run deep—and so does Rachel’s loyalty, even as her heart feels more and more like a stranger in her own life.She never expected her latest art commission to bring Brad back into her orbit … or to awaken a spark she thought had long gone cold.Brad let Rachel go once—and he’s regretted it ever since. Running into her again stirs up every what-if, and every memory of the only woman who ever felt like home. But with Rachel still clinging to a fractured marriage and battling fresh betrayals, Brad is caught between patience and passion.He’s ready to fight for her. Even if she doesn’t think she deserves it.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
He seemed perfect, until I uncovered one of his lies.He’s already married.I know I should break it off, but it’s not that simple. He’s been hiding more than just his wife from me.He is not what he seems.When I discover who his wife is, everything takes a darker turn.They are not a normal couple.Fans of Freida McFadden and Kiersten Modglin will devour this fast-paced psychological thriller. The twists will keep you turning the pages through the night.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
‘Pulsing with tension, it’s a non-stop adrenaline rush from start to finish. High stakes action and relentless twists.’ — from multi-million copy bestselling author JOHN MARRSCassie will do anything to save her brother. But how far can she go before it kills her?Cassie’s world is falling apart. Since their parents died, Cassie and Sam have had only each other. But now Sam is in deep trouble — He has one week to come up with nineteen thousand pounds or he won’t survive.Cassie’s options are running out. The only way to make that kind of money fast? DareMe — a game where users complete dares for cash. It sounds insane, but it’s her only shot.The dares start easy but, soon, they escalate. The stakes grow higher. And the danger? More real than she ever could have imagined.As the clock ticks down, Cassie discovers she’s not just playing for money — she’s playing for her life.How much can she endure before the game breaks her — and the people she loves?A heart-pounding, breathless thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, from the bestselling author of The Husband. Perfect for fans of John Marrs, Freida McFadden, and the film Nerve.Readers are LOVING WIN OR DIE: ????? ‘I finished this last night and COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! Holy cow, what a banger this is!’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘This is officially my favourite thriller. It was like Jeanne Ryan‘s novel, Nerve, but with a lot more going on.’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘Wow, wow, WOW!!! I read this book like the bogeyman was after me. It was like I was in a high-octane, GTA-style race, speeding through chapters . . . I was literally on the edge of my seat the entire time. What a RUSH!’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘Definitely don’t want to miss this, a must read for everyone. You won’t regret it.’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘Jam packed with everything you want from a thriller, twists surprises and emotions. The author’s writing style is always gripping and this is so well done.’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! . . . I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘I cannot put into words how absolutely fabulous this book is . . . a complete page turner!!!!’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘If you only read one book this year, make it this one!’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘Has to be among the top 5 books I have read this year. A solid 5/5 stars from me.’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘I bet I could’ve won a speed reading contest this book was so so good.’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘There are definitely aspects of this novel that are reminiscent of something that John Marrs may have produced. However, it would be doing the author a great disservice to suggest that “Win or Die” is merely a facsimile of a Marrs story — it certainly isn’t.’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘Oh my gosh, I literally was up all night reading this. It was so worth the lack of sleep! . . . I wish I could go back and force myself to slow down, re-read and savour every moment. I loved it!’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘Has to be among the top 5 books I have read this year. A solid 5/5 stars from me.’ NetGalley Reviewer
by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
Elora knows what it means to have her whole world torn apart—and she also knows what it means to be blamed for it all. She never wants to feel that kind of hurt again. So, when a familiar face from that old life resurfaces, she’s hesitant to accept the olive branch. Marlowe used to be Elora’s closest friend before everything burned down. Now she’s a beautiful young woman dating the city’s most eligible bachelor. She has access and resources to a whole new luxurious life… and she wants to help Elora open some doors and repair their broken friendship.Having nothing to lose, Elora takes a chance and plunges into a world of glamor and scandal.However, not everything is as it seems.When tragedy strikes Marlowe’s home, she’s nowhere to be found. Elora is desperate to find out what happened to her friend, but in this new world where she doesn’t measure up, answers are going to be hard to come by…And the truth?Well, it seems like that might just be impossible.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
A pleasant evening dinner boat ride on the Seine is destroyed by a shocking murder—and a kidnapping. This time, there is no question who the perpetrator is. Even his master plan is revealed in stunning clarity to anybody paying attention—which Claire Baskerville certainly is. But for Claire—expat American and private investigator living in Paris—and her daughter, that knowledge may come too late. As Claire desperately searches for her daughter in a Paris whose borders have been briefly sealed due to a threatening viral pandemic, she knows the clock is ticking. The lockdown is only meant to give the hospitals a head start and protect the rest of the country. Will she find Catherine before the lockdown lifts? And her daughter is lost forever into the endless, mysterious mist of the Middle East—where Claire has no doubt her only child is bound for. The sixth and latest installment in the An American in Paris Mystery Series will take Claire on a harrowing and very personal sojourn. This book is a clean read with no graphic violence, sex or strong language. Genre: cozy travel mystery, women amateur sleuth, cozy animal (dog)
