by Philip Eliot | Aug 4, 2025 | Mystery |
She stumbled upon a hidden maze, with secrets in its walls…’Fated lovers? Long-hidden secrets? This book has it all, and I enjoyed every moment of it!’ ? ? ? ? ?’What an absolutely spellbinding book’ ? ? ? ? ?’I loved, loved, loved this book. Beautifully written and tells of betrayal, a forbidden love affair and secrets’ ? ? ? ? ?’Exciting and emotional’ ? ? ? ? ?’I found myself staying up WAY past my bedtime for ‘one more chapter… no maybe TWO more chapters’ ? ? ? ? ?——-1924. Lord and Lady Kearsley’s glittering Summer Ball is in full swing when their betrothed daughter Xanthe slips out of the Orangery and into the maze for a secret encounter. By the next morning, the grand house will be in ashes and two bodies removed, but no one will ever know what happened that night in Winterthorne.2024. Juliet Stewart discovers she has inherited a cottage in the cliff-top village of Winterthorne from a relative she never knew existed. Stumbling upon the ruins of Kearsley Castle, she learns about the fire that destroyed the family. Puzzled by the disturbing gifts appearing on her doorstep, Juliet realises that someone doesn’t want her in Winterthorne. But as she becomes drawn deeper into Xanthe’s story, she discovers that danger lies not only in uncovering the past, but in the present too…Perfect for readers of big-house mysteries and lovers of Downton Abbey.What your favourite authors are saying’A deliciously atmospheric mystery’ RUTH WARE’Romantic and immersive’ JANE JOHNSON’Beautiful’ AMANDA GEARD’Twists you won’t see coming’ LESLEY LOKKO’Sweeping… intriguing… this book kept me spellbound’ CHRISTINA COURTENAY’I read it in a single sitting… absolutely enchanting’ SUSANNA KEARSLEY’A beguiling labyrinth of love and mystery’ LUCY ADLINGTON
by Philip Eliot | Aug 4, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
????? ‘A great read, with lots of twists and intrigue . . . kept me reading well into the night.’ NetGalley ReviewerA secluded retreat. A storm closing in. A killer among them.Detective Lola Harris is persuaded to take a much-needed break in the remote Scottish Highlands. But Ardaig Castle, an exclusive wellness retreat for the rich and famous, has its own dark secrets.Someone is sending malicious letters to the castle’s employees. The latest, sent to the manager, reads: Why have you employed a killer among your staff?As a storm rages outside, paranoia spreads within. The castle’s wealthy guests are rattled and old wounds are reopened. Then a body is discovered sprawled on the stone-flagged floor of the castle hallway, limbs twisted at an impossible angle.Trapped by the weather, Lola must untangle a web of lies, grudges and hidden pasts before the killer strikes again.Because at Ardaig Castle, not everyone is who they claim to be — and someone will kill to keep their secrets buried.A tense and unputdownable Scottish crime thriller. Perfect for fans of J.D. Kirk, Ian Rankin, Marion Todd, Alex Gray and Val McDermid.READERS LOVE MURDER AT ARDAIG CASTLE:????? ‘A fantastic book.’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘A masterpiece.’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘A brilliant whodunnit.’ NetGalley Reviewer
by Philip Eliot | Aug 4, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Hannah Swensen is at the center of a lively summer fest with fun for everyone in Lake Eden, Minnesota—including a cold-blooded murderer . . . The Tri-County Summer Solstice Celebration has come to town, and even among local artisans, athletes, and marching bands, Hannah attracts fans of her own while serving lip-smacking pink lemonade desserts. But the mood sours when a body turns up, leading revelers to wonder if the festivities mark both the longest day of the year and the deadliest . . . A retired professional MLB player has met a terrifying end—and, considering the rumors swirling about his past, the list of suspects could fill a small stadium. Among them could soon be Delores, Hannah’s mother, who publicly held a grudge against the victim after he infamously dunked her in the tank at a previous county fair. With her mother’s innocence on the line, a life-changing announcement at The Cookie Jar, and a plethora of desserts to bake, Hannah can’t afford to strike out as she begins a dangerous investigation into the ruthless killer who’s truly in a league of their own . . .Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar!
by Philip Eliot | Aug 4, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
One reluctant witch. One hot Irishman. One epic battle to save magic from extinction.When Skye Williams receives news of her estranged mother’s death, she must go to Ireland to claim her inheritance. But when she arrives in the tiny village of Derrydun, she isn’t prepared for what she finds nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Emerald Isle.Lumped with her mother’s crystal shop, a moody goth girl for an employee, and a crumbling cottage, selling up sounds like a great plan…until she sees the hot Irishman she’s been crushing on turn into a fox.Thrust into a world she never knew existed, Skye discovers she’s a witch, like her mother before her, but it comes with a heavy price. She is the last of her coven, the Crescent Witches, and is on her own with a terrible burden.Witches are being hunted—and Skye might be the only one who can stop magic dying out…before it’s gone forever.The Crescent Witch Chronicles is a series stuffed full of Irish charm, myth and mayhem. Come on an adventure fraught with danger and forbidden romance…and the ultimate battle to save magic before it’s gone forever.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 4, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Is the vampire in Ophelia’s cellar a man she can save, or a monster out for blood?From an early age, Ophelia learned to keep her pets away from her unfeeling scientist father or they would disappear into his laboratory, never to be seen again. When her father unexpectedly returns to their isolated Yorkshire estate with a mysterious box, Ophelia’s suspicions are aroused…but nothing prepares her for the bloody business she finds.Caged in silver and hungry, Salem is out for blood. Someone has betrayed knowledge of vampire existence to humans—but before Salem can discover who, he must escape diabolical experiments seeking the source of immortality. He cannot afford to trust the frustratingly intriguing girl who says she wants to help and smells of orange blossoms. He especially cannot wonder how she would taste.Even though the darkly mysterious Salem insists he has no soul, that he’s dangerous, Ophelia can’t leave him to be tortured. But to help him escape, she must risk her family’s wrath—which may be a bigger threat than the monster in the cell.The supernatural bleeds into Victorian England in this captivating YA gothic paranormal romance novel, perfect for fans of Lakesedge, Down Comes the Night, Erin A. Craig, and anyone who longs to run across a dark windswept moor in a nightgown.
