by Philip Eliot | Jul 29, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Female bartenders are targeted by a killer in this PI novel by the author Michael Connelly calls “the master of the high-stakes thriller.” After three young bartenders are murdered in Miami, and another goes missing in Philadelphia, private investigator Max Freeman is hired—by his ex-girlfriend Sherry—to look into the deaths. He accepts the job grudgingly, especially since Sherry is convinced the prime suspect is a retired police officer who once saved Freeman’s life back in Philly. Heading from Florida up north to his old stomping grounds, Freeman races to solve the case before the killer can strike again. But looking at the evidence objectively as he wrestles with his personal feelings for Sherry and his former colleague will be more difficult than he expected, in this mystery that’s “compelling from start to finish” by an Edgar Award–winning author (The Miami Herald). This ebook contains an illustrated biography of the author featuring never-before-seen photos.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 29, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Harper Forbes embarks on a journey of a lifetime as she follows her friend to Scotland, only to discover that she, too, been mysteriously transported back in time to the 1500s. In this unfamiliar and perilous world, Harper must navigate through dangers and challenges she never could have imagined. But amidst the chaos and uncertainty, she finds not only her friend but also a love that transcends time itself. What will fate have in store for her? Join Harper on an unforgettable adventure filled with romance, danger, and the timeless power of true love.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 29, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Some weddings end with ‘I do’—this one ends with ‘whodunit?’When American ex-pat Nigella Hunt agrees to help her friend with the flowers for a wedding at the grand Stanway Manor, she expects a day of romance and celebration. But when the cantankerous wedding planner is found dead among the roses, the festivities take a deadly twist, and Nigella finds herself caught up in her very first murder mystery.With all eyes on the guests at Stanway Manor—a historic estate rich with secrets and ties to J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan—Nigella’s curiosity quickly pulls her into the investigation. As she digs deeper, she realizes this case is no fairytale; hidden motives, swirling secrets, and clues embedded in the manor’s storied past make every revelation more unexpected.Set against the picturesque backdrop of Stow-on-the-Wold, Slaying at Stanway offers cozy mystery lovers an enchanting escape filled with literary charm, village intrigue, and a dash of danger. Can Nigella solve the case before the killer strikes again?Perfect for fans of village life, literary legends, and amateur sleuths, this first installment in ACF Bookens’ Cotswolds Classics series is sure to delight.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 29, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
The BRAND NEW brilliant roommates-to-lovers romance from BESTSELLER Camilla Isley, perfect for fans of Elena Armas, Sarah Adams and Abby Jimenez! ?? Tropes & Themes ? ?Forced proximity ?Roommates to lovers ?Forbidden romance ?Only one bed ?STEM-inist ?Summer romance ??Could there be room for attraction?Hunter has secretly been in love with her best friend’s brother Dylan for years, despite barely registering as a blip on his radar. She’s not even in the friend zone—more like friend zone adjacent. But her luck is about to change: Dylan is taking over her spare room, and she’s being promoted to roommate. Could this be the moment Dylan finally notices her?Not so fast. When Dylan moves in, he carries more than just boxes—he brings complications. Suddenly, the dream of living under the same roof turns into a daily struggle. Dylan is off-limits, for reasons Hunter couldn’t have anticipated, and the closer they get, the harder it becomes to ignore her feelings.But Hunter’s determined to keep her heart in check—no matter how difficult the task. She just has to avoid ogling him in a towel. Definitely don’t imagine what’s under the towel. And try not to swoon when he bakes cookies.But after he saves her from a terrible date and they’re forced to share a sofa bed at his parents’ house, her emotions reach a breaking point. She’ll have to either move on or move out. Will she tell him the truth—or lose him forever?The Roommate Experiment is a roommates-to-lovers, forced proximity, STEMinist rom-com perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Sarah Adams, and Abby Jimenez.Praise for Camilla Isley:“He’s a billionaire and so is she! This is no ordinary billionaire romance. It is a romcom full of wit, charm, sexual chemistry and brains.” Laura Carter”Sexy, funny, romantic and heartfelt – this book has it all – a must read.” Sandy Barker”A fast-paced, entertaining will-they-won’t-they that kept me on tenterhooks to the end.” Phoebe MacLeod‘This holiday rom-com had everything I could want in a holiday book, and then some’??????????‘Unputdownable, festive, hilarious, gorgeous and fun page turning book!’ ??????????‘This is one of my quickest, most entertaining reads and an instant five-star rating without hesitation!’ ??????????‘The chemistry between the characters was impeccable.’ ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Jul 29, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
***Featured in People Magazine!!!Love is on the menu in this humorous and heartfelt novel about the bonds of found family and unexpected romance, set in the city where anything is possible.Thea Rogers’ life is nothing like her romantic, elegant pastries. It’s more like a dull, dry rice cake.Since spending that magical year in Paris in a work-study program at Nanine Laurent’s restaurant ten years ago, she’s been determined to create a delicious life for herself. But without that certain je ne sais quoi of the City of Lights and the support of her five Paris roommates, Thea’s lost sight of her dream of opening her own boulangerie. Worst yet, she’s lost sight of herself. Still, she puts on her sunshine persona, sticks another batch of croissants in the oven, and gets through each day—an overworked, underpaid baker living life through her favorite movies.Then she gets the call that everyone dreads: her beloved Nanine has fallen ill.Thea knows what she needs to do: go back to Paris. With the help of her roommates, they can get Nanine and her troubled restaurant back on their feet.What she doesn’t realize: her former roommates can see she needs help too. They might be the unlikeliest of friends, totally different from her and from each other, but they see her—more than her own flesh and blood. They always have her back, and while they assist their host mother with her restaurant, they cluster around plain Jane Thea to give her the makeover of her life. New clothes and hair are definitely on the menu, particularly after Thea meets “Mr. Pinstripes,” Nanine’s gorgeous lawyer.Only real-life intrudes on her fairy tale when Thea’s finally offered her dream: ownership of a bakery back in Small Town, USA. She would have to leave her found family and the man she’s fallen in love with. Will she choose the security of what she knows? Or dare to dream even bigger than she has before?Reinvention, rediscovery, and romance… Meet THE PARIS ROOMMATES.The good-girl baker Thea Rogers.The restless dreamer Dean Harris.The driven fashion writer Brooke Adams.The charismatic professor Dr. Sawyer Jackson.The rebel Chef Madison Garcia.The disillusioned golden boy restaurateur Kyle Taylor.Emily in Paris meets Friends in this humorous and heartfelt new novel about the power of friendship and the bonds of your chosen family by International Bestselling Author Ava Miles.
