by Philip Eliot | Aug 20, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
Escape to Greece in this BRAND NEW sweeping historical read from the author of Island of Secrets. ? Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Dinah Jefferies!’One for the suitcase – whether real or imaginary. You’ll feel you’re in Greece as soon as you start reading’ ? Frost MagazineA letter from the past. A wartime secret buried on a Greek island. A truth that will echo across generations…When Trisha receives an unexpected letter to her Liverpool home, it opens a decades’ old mystery, drawing her back into her family’s forgotten past, the horrors of war, and a small island off the coast of Greece…Eighty years earlier, on the island of Milos, Dora is dreaming of a better life, free from the oppression of the occupying army and, closer to home, the brutal rule of her father, an infamous horse breeder.Then a German cargo ship is bombed in the harbour, killing dozens of the men on board. The islanders trawl the waters for spoilage from the wreckage – finding among the debris a badly injured man, who may just hold the awful truth about what happened.Dora soon finds this man under her care, and it changes her life forever, introducing her to the possibility of love and freedom for the first time… But Dora cannot know, as she nurses the stranger back to health, that her actions will have devastating consequences for her beloved island. Consequences that will last for generations…On the island of Milos, one act of compassion will change a life forever – and leave consequences that last for decades.Praise for Patricia Wilson:’Full of raw emotion’ ? Sunday Post, on Villa of Secrets’This book would for me have been a perfect beach read. Instead it made a great lockdown read as I sat in my garden with a glass of rose, imagining I was on holiday’ ? Fab After Fifty’Packed with intrigue, danger and romance, Wilson’s passion for the classics and an endless fascination with foraging into the vibrant corners of history, this is a poignant and beautifully written story best read on a sunlounger with a glass of chilled ouzo’ ? Lancashire Telegraph, on Secrets of Santorini’We race to the end with our hearts thumping. Full of local colour and tradition this is a little slow to start but certainly builds to unexpected conclusions. Terrific stuff’ ? Love Reading, on Villa of Secrets
by Philip Eliot | Aug 20, 2026 | Parenting & Family |
Liliana has a big heart, a busy brain, and energy that just won’t quit, which makes life a little tricky sometimes. But everything changes when she meets Bella, a bouncy puppy who seems to understand her like no one else can.
When Bella disappears, Liliana fears she’s lost her forever. Can their special bond bring them back together?
This heartwarming, kid-friendly story is perfect for children ages 4–8 navigating big feelings—and for the grown-ups who support them.
Themes include:
- ADHD and childhood anxiety
- Animal friendship and pet adoption
- Empathy, resilience, and emotional growth
- Hope, connection, and second chances
Why readers love it:
A relatable main character full of personality and heart
Gentle, playful storytelling that encourages empathy
A perfect read-aloud for classrooms, bedtime, or therapy settings
Ideal for families considering adopting a pet or supporting a child with ADHD
If your child loves animals, heartfelt stories, and feeling understood—Liliana’s Match: Finding Bella will become a favorite on your bookshelf.
Liliana’s Match won the Outstanding Creator Award for Best Fall and Winter 2025. It also won first place for three categories: books about disabilities, educational / reference book, and motivational and inspirational.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 20, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
Liliana has a big heart, a busy brain, and energy that just won’t quit, which makes life a little tricky sometimes. But everything changes when she meets Bella, a bouncy puppy who seems to understand her like no one else can.
When Bella disappears, Liliana fears she’s lost her forever. Can their special bond bring them back together?
This heartwarming, kid-friendly story is perfect for children ages 4–8 navigating big feelings—and for the grown-ups who support them.
Themes include:
- ADHD and childhood anxiety
- Animal friendship and pet adoption
- Empathy, resilience, and emotional growth
- Hope, connection, and second chances
Why readers love it:
A relatable main character full of personality and heart
Gentle, playful storytelling that encourages empathy
A perfect read-aloud for classrooms, bedtime, or therapy settings
Ideal for families considering adopting a pet or supporting a child with ADHD
If your child loves animals, heartfelt stories, and feeling understood—Liliana’s Match: Finding Bella will become a favorite on your bookshelf.
Liliana’s Match won the Outstanding Creator Award for Best Fall and Winter 2025. It also won first place for three categories: books about disabilities, educational / reference book, and motivational and inspirational.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Fantasy |
Moonshadow Bay…where magic lurks in the moonlight, and danger hides in the shadows. One month before January Jaxson turns 41, her husband ditches her for a trophy wife. Adding insult to injury, he steals the business she helped build, and kicks her out during the holidays.So when her best friend Ari suggests she move back to Moonshadow Bay—a quirky, magical town near Bellingham WA—January decides to take the plunge.Born into a family of witches, January accepts a job at Conjure Ink, a paranormal investigations website. The job’s right up her alley but she doubts that everything reported to Conjure Ink really exists. That is, until she’s sent out on her first case. An abandoned asylum once housed a murderer, who killed an entire family one Yuletide Eve. It’s rumored that every December he returns to haunt the woodland around the asylum, seeking to add new members to his supernatural family.January’s sure it’s an urban legend, but when new victims show up with no logical explanation for their deaths, Conjure Ink sends her in to investigate. Now, January must not only navigate the new life she’s trying to build, but the paranormal beasties she’s sent out to explore, as well as a hot new neighbor, who seems to be hiding a shadowed past of his own.Reading Order of Series:1. Starlight Web2. Midnight Web3. Conjure Web4. Harvest Web5. Shadow Web
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Three Books in one great collection: Carlos Jacobi and his former cadaver dog team up with Detective Fiona Cook to solve murder. All this while unravelling a conspiracy that goes deeper than they imagine…Body in the Woods Book 1 (Award winning novel)A peaceful village. A buried secret. Award winning crime novel.Private Investigator Carlos Jacobi is looking forward to a peaceful Christmas in the Peak District with his sister and his beloved dog. But when the ex-cadaver dog unearths the body of an elderly man in the local woods and an old enemy turns out to be the lead investigator, he’s forced to act. When the victim’s family ask for his assistance, Carlos’s resolve weakens and he’s soon investigating a strange murder.With fractured relationships and family secrets, Carlos discovers that some of the villagers are not what they seem. When another body shows up, and Carlos is attacked, things go from bad to worse.Bad blood between him and the lead investigator threatens to cloud the investigation as neither man can bury the past. Working with an old friend, Detective Fiona Cook helps him focus.Can they sift through the lies to get to the truth?Body in the Woods is the first in a twisty series featuring private eye, Carlos Jacobi. If you like dogged detectives, twists you don’t see coming and likeable sleuths, you’ll love this man and his dog murder mystery.The Bradgate Park Murders Book 2Three dead bodies. A mountain of lies. Where will the hunt for a killer lead?Private Investigator Carlos Jacobi wants to spend time in London with his girlfriend and his favourite pooch. But after recovering stolen puppies to smash a dog-theft ring, he’s still upset about the mastermind escaping. When he gets a call about strange fatalities in Leicester, and the victims wives ask for help, he allows himself to be roped into investigating a triple murder.Buried in half-clues and conflicting evidence, Carlos struggles to find a link to explain the obscure motive behind the deaths. As he, his faithful dog, and Detective Fiona Cook track the elusive perpetrator, Carlos finds himself on the wrong end of a brutal beating meant to throw him off the trail.Can the clever sleuths untangle a web of corruption before they are ensnared in a deadly trap?The Museum Murders Book 3When the body of a homeless woman is found in a dugout foundation of the ancient ruins of a Roman bath-house, there is little… or no investigation. Carlos and Fiona want to know why?The Museum Murders takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through the dark underbelly of Leicester, where nothing is as it seems. As Carlos delves into the disappearance of a young woman, he uncovers a sinister plot involving influential figures and the systematic targeting of society’s most vulnerable.Will Carlos and acting DI, Fiona Cook navigate the treacherous maze of corruption to uncover the truth before more lives are lost? With its riveting plot, complex characters, and unexpected twists, this gripping crime novel will leave readers racing to the final page.Carlos and Fiona, assisted by his faithful friend, ex-cadaver dog, Lady, race against time to expose the truth, face his personal demons, and deliver justice for those who have been silenced.In the background, Carlos and Fiona continue their pursuit of the criminal mastermind Nicolae and his connection to a powerful Edinburgh lawyer, who holds Fiona’s brother under his spell. Threats and challenges mount as they get nearer to solving the case.Perfect for fans of crime, mystery and detective thrillers by authors including Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, Faith Martin, Richard Osman and Ruth Rendell.
