by Philip Eliot | Dec 22, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
‘Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ IAN MOORE‘My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ GILL SIMS Anna’s taking the family away for a quiet Christmas in this hilarious, standalone murder mystery…Unlike last year, there will be no risk of her burning the turkey, far less nagging from her mother-in-law and – crucially – a zero per cent chance of finding a dead body in her larder.All she wants is to relax with a glass of wine in front of the fire. But when another group of guests show up just before a snowstorm, her plans begin to go awry. And the appearance of a dead body threatens to bugger up Christmas once again…Can Anna get merry and root out the murderer? Or will this be another bloody Christmas nightmare?A hilarious whodunnit that will keep you guessing this Christmas, perfect for fans of Gill Sims, Ian Moore and Richard Osman.AUTHORS LOVE JO MIDDLETON!‘An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!’ MIKE GAYLE‘If a slightly tipsy Agatha Christie had written the Midsomer Murders Christmas special, then that’s Jo Middleton’s Not Another Bloody Christmas. Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ IAN MOORE‘Only Jo Middleton could turn murder into an essential Festive Family Tradition! My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ GILL SIMS‘Both extremely funny and insightful. I loved every page!’ KATIE FFORDE‘A truly wonderful Christmas confection from one of the funniest writers around. When it comes to festive bloodshed, nobody does it better than Jo Middleton.’ TOM MEAD‘Bolt the bathroom door and break out the Baileys. Jo Middleton’s new book could make even the Grinch look forward to another bloody Christmas.’ CHRISSIE MANBY‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ J. M. HALL‘Hilarious, mysterious and delicious. Anna is possibly the most relatable detective I’ve read in years, and I reckon if she can solve a mystery with only her chaotic family and a pair of Marigolds at hand, there’s hope for us all!’ ANTONY JOHNSTON‘Wonderfully funny with that extra bite that makes Jo Middleton one of the very best crime writers we have!’ JONATHAN WHITELAW‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ J. M. HALLREADERS LOVE NOT ANOTHER BLOODY CHRISTMAS!‘Fast paced and very amusing and with a credible cast that will keep the reader thoroughly entertained’ ?????‘This hilarious Christmas murder mystery will keep you laughing from start to finish’ ?????‘You will want to read it in one sitting’ ?????‘An absolutely brilliant, hilarious read that is a must for the festive period’ ?????‘A superb sense of humour mixed with intrigue & mystery!’ ?????‘Highly recommend it’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Dec 22, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Christmas in Little Leaf Creek is to die for.It’s Christmastime, and Little Leaf Creek is in full swing, gearing up for the season. It’s snowing, the streets are decorated, and there are carolers to put everyone in a festive mood.But then…a caroler is murdered. Cassie joins forces with Tessa, her ex-cop next-door neighbor, to try to find the killer. But things get a whole lot more complicated when another caroler is killed.With the victims dropping faster than the snowflakes, it’s a race against time to find the murderer before the body count increases even more.Recipe Included: Gingerbread HouseSilenced in Little Leaf Creek is the twenty-first book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. A heartwarming cozy mystery series with lovable animals, endearing friendships, and unexpected twists and turns, that will keep you guessing until the end.Buy Silenced in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
by Philip Eliot | Dec 22, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
You’ve fallen in love with One Day in December now escape to a snowy log cabin and meet Sarah and Will in this gorgeous Christmas romance!’Tis the season to behave badly…From the USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Date! It’s the most magical time of the year, and for travel agent Sarah it’s also the busiest! But this year one man threatens to ruin Christmas for Sarah’s customers – Mr Grinch, Will Armstrong.The Shooting Star Mountain resort is a magical place, and Sarah has fond memories of Christmas here as a little girl. But as the resorts new owner, Will refuses to play snowball or to deck the halls with anything remotely resembling holly!With customers complaining their Christmas is ruined, Sarah decides it’s up to her to convince gorgeous but Scroogey Will just how magical Christmas can be…Readers love Zara’s previous book, The Wedding Date:‘All the fun, love and laughter of a real wedding–but without having to buy a new dress!’ Debbie Johnson’The best date I have ever been on…my most favourite book of 2018′ Kaisha, The Writing Garnet‘Full of laugh out loud moments’ Sunday Times bestseller Heidi Swain‘The rom com date of the year’ Phillipa Ashley‘This book made me smile from beginning to end, every girl needs a Jake rooting for them’ Jules Wake‘Lovely, warm and witty’ Tilly Tennant‘Makes you laugh out loud, feel joyfully tearful and believe in happy ever afters…I loved it’ Cressida McLaughlin‘A terrific summer romp’ Bella Osborne‘Beautifully charming, deliciously sweet but with an unexpected bite! I loved it!’ Jo Robertson, My Chestnut Reading Tree‘As frothy as a wedding gown and as full of fizz as the very best bubbly’ Emma Reid, Screenwipe‘Has everything I look for in a romantic comedy – romance, comedy, gorgeous man…pure, enjoyable escapism’ Rachel Random Reads
by Philip Eliot | Dec 22, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
I’m a shifter with a checkered past and sticky fingers. I like my new life. I’ve got good friends, cheap barbecue, and weekly karaoke. Sure, I live in an apartment with more deadbolts than functioning windows. And yeah, I earn just enough tips as a mediocre bartender to buy name brand ramen noodles. But I can be as flamboyant and fun as I want—as long as I keep my hands clean.When a mysterious stranger strolls into my bar with tales of a magical dagger so rare it’s guaranteed to start a bidding war, that itch is back. One last heist…for old times’ sake. At least, that’s what I tell myself.With a sexy alpha werewolf dogging my every step and a demon after my prize, this job could be my downfall. One wrong move, and the pack of werewolves I ran from eight years ago will come looking for payback. Only this time, they won’t leave me breathing. Hopefully, my survival skills are better than my bartending.Series Omnibus Includes:1. Relic Hunter2. Brimstone Burglar3. Magic HeistThe Riley Cruz series stars a goat shifter who steals magical artifacts. If you like fun, fast-paced urban fantasy with quirky characters, found family, and a slow-burn, opposites attract romance, this is the series for you.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 22, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
James Parson has a problem. His military dad is going to yank him out of his expensive boarding school if James doesn’t prove he’s no longer hooking up, pulling pranks, and charming his way out of consequences. What better way to show he’s now responsible than becoming the committed boyfriend of a U.S. diplomat’s daughter? Level-headed, book-smart Edelweiss may have traveled the world thanks to her dad’s job, but when it comes to friends and boys, she knows exactly nothing. Newly enrolled in boarding school, Edel is now on a mission to learn it all. James says he’ll help her experience the ultimate high school life—if she’ll be his fake girlfriend. And fake is perfect, because he’s exactly the kind of player she’d never date. Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains red-hot romance, all the feels, and a soul-mate bad boy.
