by Philip Eliot | Aug 2, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Fans of Lyla Sage, Paisley Hope and Elsie Silver will devour this perfect, emotional small town cowboy romance. ??OUT NOW!?? Saddle up for love…Caroline swears she’s done with love. Fleeing her Scottish homeland with a broken heart for fresh start in Oklahoma is supposed to be smooth riding – until a whisky-soaked night at a local bar leads to a smouldering kiss with a devastatingly handsome cowboy. Hunter’s charm stirs something wild in her, awakening desires she thought she’d buried for good after her divorce.Hunter has no time for distractions. With his family’s ranch on the line, he has enough on his plate. But then he meets Caroline, a sultry, sharp-tongued, whip-smart doctor. Their chemistry is electric, their connection undeniable – and that kiss? Unforgettable.As their worlds collide, Caroline and Hunter find themselves drawn together in a whirlwind of passion and longing. But both are tied to the past and neither is ready to let go. Can they hold the reins steady, or will they call it quits before the dust settles? TROPES: ? Spicy romance City-girl doctor, small-town rancher Grumpy-sunshine He falls first, falls hardest Slow-burning passions ? Small-town vibes Competent STEM heroine who knows her worth Readers LOVE Back in the Saddle:‘Oh Maggie, I loved this!’ NetGalley reviewer‘The perfect read’ NetGalley reviewer‘Absolutely swoon-worthy! Saddle up for a fantastic and emotional ride that leaves you hopeful for second chances and true love!’ NetGalley reviewer‘All the emotions and plenty of sultry spice’ NetGalley reviewer‘Delicious slow-burn tension and a satisfying emotional arc’ NetGalley reviewer‘An emotional read but still with some great cowboy spice’ NetGalley reviewer‘This book was so sweet and sassy and can rival the Lyla Sage and Elsie Silver books out there’ NetGalley reviewer‘I loved the small-town charm, the wit, the depth of emotion, and the way their story unfolds with such warmth and heart. It’s a slow-burn romance that feels so real and satisfying.’ NetGalley reviewer‘I didn’t want it to end!’ NetGalley reviewer‘A touching, heartfelt cowboy romance! For anyone in their cowboy era looking for a deeply moving story, filled with emotions and romance.’ NetGalley reviewer‘This book drew out the best parts of romance – the slow burn, second chance, “will-they-won’t-they” steam is utter perfection!’ NetGalley reviewer‘I love this so much’ NetGalley reviewer
by Philip Eliot | Aug 2, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
She’s all grit and no nonsense. He’s the city boy with secrets and a slow smile.Welcome to Marietta, Montana—where small-town charm meets cowboy heat in a heart-tugging romance full of stubborn hearts, second chances, and a bull named Trouble.Payton Hollis doesn’t do fragile. She’s too busy running Beargrass Hills Ranch, fixing fences, training horses, and proving every day that she doesn’t need anyone’s help—least of all a charming outsider with secrets behind his perfect smile.Cordell Morgan isn’t who he pretends to be. He’s not just the polished stranger passing through town. He’s got calloused hands, a past he can’t outrun, and a promise he can’t break. He didn’t come to Marietta to fall in love—but one fierce cowgirl might change everything.Thrown together by a meddling rancher, an impossible rodeo horse, and a whole lot of small-town gossip, Payton and Cordell have no choice but to face the sparks flying between them—and the truth they’re both hiding.Can a woman who’s sworn off love trust a man who’s never stayed in one place long enough to build it?Perfect for fans of slow-burn chemistry, strong heroines, and cowboy heroes with wounded hearts, Cherish Me, Cowboy is book one in the beloved Wildflower Ranch series.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 2, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
A long-lost manuscript may reveal the past—or destroy the future—in “a wildly imaginative thriller that fans of Dan Brown and Steve Berry will love” (Phillip Margolin, New York Times–bestselling author). Lee Nicholson is ready to take the academic world by storm, having discovered a sonnet she believes was written by William Shakespeare. But when she reads the poem on the air, the words put her life in peril and trigger a violent chase—with stakes that reach far beyond the cloistered walls of academia. Buried in the language of the sonnet, in its allusions and wordplay, are secrets that have been hidden since Elizabethan times, secrets known only to the queen and her trusted doctor, but guessed at by men who seek the crown and others who seek the world. If the riddles are solved, it could explode what historians know of the great Elizabeth I—and release a terrifying pandemic. Lee’s quest for the answers buried in the sonnet keeps her one step ahead of an international hunt—from the police who want her for murder, to a group of men who will stop at nothing to end her quest, to a madman who pursues the answers for destructive reasons of his own. As this intelligent thriller moves back and forth between Tudor England and the present day, Lee begins to piece together the meaning behind Shakespeare’s words, carrying the story to its gasp-out-loud conclusion. “Imaginative plotting and depth of character distinguish this centuries-spanning thriller.” —Publishers Weekly “Will have you on the edge of your seat . . . a roller-coaster ride of a book.” —C. W. Gortner, international-bestselling author of The Last Queen
by Philip Eliot | Aug 2, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
For fans of The Secret History and How to Get Away With Murder comes an exciting new voice in suspense fiction. Ten years working as a prosecutor have left Meredith Delay jaded and unsure of what she wants out of life. She’s good at her job, but it haunts her. Her boyfriend wants her to commit, but she keeps him at arm’s length. Then Meredith is assigned to a high-profile prosecution involving the violent murder of a fallen hockey star. At first, it appears to be just another case to work. But when her old friend Julian is accused of the murder, it takes on a whole new dimension. Meredith, Julian, Jonathan, and Lily were a tight-knit group in law school. But now, Jonathan’s defending Julian, and Lily’s loyalties aren’t clear. And when Julian invokes a rare—and risky—defense, Meredith is forced to confront their past. Has something they played at as students finally been brought to death?
by Philip Eliot | Aug 2, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
From multi-million-selling Joy Ellis, one of Britain’s best-loved crime writers, with over twenty number-one bestsellers.Meet Detective Nikki Galena. She will stop at nothing to avenge her daughter. Under the brooding skies of the Lincolnshire Fens, she pursues the most vicious criminals.The DetectiveDI Nikki Galena: A police detective with nothing left to lose. She’s seen a girl die in her arms, and her daughter will never leave the hospital again. She’s got tough on the criminals she believes did this to her. Too tough. And now she’s been given one final warning: make it work with her new sergeant, DS Joseph Easter, or she’s out.Her PartnerDS Joseph Easter is the squeaky-clean new member of the team. But his nickname “Holy Joe” belies his former life as a soldier. He has an estranged daughter who blames him for everything that went wrong with their family.Their EnemyA ruthless man who holds DI Galena responsible for his terrible disfigurement.The town is being terrorised by gangs of violent thugs, all wearing identical hideous masks. Then a talented young female student goes missing on the marsh and Nikki and Joseph find themselves joining forces with a master criminal in their efforts to save her. They need to look behind the masks, but when they do, they find something more sinister and deadly than they ever expected . . .The SettingThe Lincolnshire Fens: great open skies brood over marshes, farmland, and nature reserves. It is not easy terrain for the Fenland Constabulary to police: with remote Fen villages, dangerous and often misty lanes, and poor telephone coverage. There are still villages where the oldest residents have never set foot outside their own farmland. A visit to the nearest town is a major event. But it has a strange airy beauty to it, and above it all are the biggest skies you’ve ever seen.This totally gripping mystery is perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Angela Marsons, J.D. Kirk, Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves. READERS LOVE DI NIKKI GALENA:????? ‘Brilliant book, loved it!’ Aileen G.????? ‘Another belter of a read from this oh so talented author.’ Ann J.????? ‘A truly wonderful read that kept me engrossed.’ Nicki M.????? ‘Another brilliant book by this author; love the mystery.’ Angela S.????? ‘Well this was a fabulous read . . . The story was full of surprises and I couldn’t stop reading until the final page.’ Michelle G.????? ‘Entrancing, gripping, atmospheric and clever, typical of author Joy Ellis . . . Intensely gratifying book.’ Brenda C.????? ‘A slam bam, totally amazeballs, hard-hitting story that readers will love. Gripping, pulling you in, sending your emotions haywire, right till that ending.’ Booklover Bev????? ‘When a new Nikki Galena comes out you know you’re in for a treat . . . Great read.’ Christine M.
