by Philip Eliot | Jul 28, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
US covert agents must stop a nuclear war threat on the Korean DMZ in this military thriller from the New York Times–bestselling authors.”The Team” lead by top CIA officer Bob Ferguson, and supported by Special Forces commando Stephen Rankin and Marine Jack Young, is authorized to take immediate action, beyond the bureaucratic restraints of US intelligence or the military establishment, in the ever-surprising War on Terror.After years of exhaustive negotiations, North Korea’s Kim Jong Il abruptly agrees to surrender all of his nuclear weapons. This sudden change in policy has the US suspicious, and the Team is dispatched to uncover the truth. Newest Team operative, the young and beautiful Thera Majed, goes undercover during the preliminary inspections of the entire Korean peninsula, on a mission so sensitive that she will be disavowed if discovered. But when she discovers hidden weapons in South Korea, a firestorm of debate is set off in Washington. A public announcement of their suspicions could derail the North Korean agreement, and the South Korean government may not even be aware of the weapons’ existence. Ferg and the rest of the Team jump in to investigate, and the closer they get to the truth, the harder mysterious forces work to keep them away.Someone is planning for a full-scale nuclear attack that would throw the civilized world into political and economic upheaval, and Ferg and the Team are the only ones in the position to stop them.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 28, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
The Stone Collection begins…The Atlantis StoneFelicity discovers the ‘Atlantis stone’ whilst scuba diving on the south-east coast of Australia in a treacherous area known as ‘the ship’s graveyard.’ Her diving is part of her research into the fabled ‘mahogany ship,’ a wreck sighted on the beach by early white Australians. She meets Benjamin as a result of her love of diving. He is an indigenous Australian, but past traumas have caused him to disown his aboriginal heritage. Benjamin is now struggling to find his identity in the Western world, and has retreated to his workshop where he ekes out a living as a wood-turner. An attempt on his life propels him into Felicity’s world of historic mysteries…and a quest that takes them to the ancient city of Cagliari in Sardinia. An anthropologist dying of cancer, and an ex-Special Forces soldier with post-traumatic stress, join them in an adventure that centers on a medieval treaty, a lust for gold, and an audacious plot to rewrite world history. The Peacock StoneA young girl comes to live in the slums of New Delhi. It is a place of danger where street gangs rule. Through the initiative of a blind beggar, she is taken to work in the home of a rich businessman and his dysfunctional son. There, she observes a world of education and privilege—a world that is out of her reach. But danger still stalks her. A kidnap attempt forces her to flee to her childhood home in the tropical backwaters of Kerala—a land of wooden boats, fishing and elephants. But she cannot hide forever. She must band together with her old friends from Delhi, a medical student and a nun, to unravel the significance of the pendant given to her by the blind beggar—the peacock stone. Why does the stone bring death, and how is it linked to one of the biggest jewel thefts in history? The Fire StoneSebastian, a young farm hand living in the Australian mallee, is being watched covertly by Val, a fugitive hiding in the forests on the banks of the River Murray. Val has an official document that confirms his death fourteen years ago. There is no official document that confirms his particular skill: assassin. Pip divides her life between her musical studies at the Adelaide Conservatorium and her work as a barista. Her ordered life is shattered when bullets fired through the window of her home reduce her cello to matchwood. The violence appears all the more bewildering given that she lives with her father David, a mild-mannered Anglican cleric. A web of violence draws all four of them together. Everything in Sebastian’s life begins to change when he is given the gift of a fabulous opal—The Fire Stone. It begins a journey that takes all of them across the Pacific to the islands of Vanuatu, where the final drama is played out. The four of them must band together, in order to defeat an organisation that lives for violence, intimidation and murder.Perfect for those who enjoy Ernest Dempsey, David Leadbeater and Urcelia Teixeira. These novels will draw you in and refuse to let you go.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 28, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Let bestselling author T.A. Williams whisk you away to gorgeous Tuscany in this cozy murder mystery featuring a retired DCI and his loyal companion, Oscar. It really is murder in paradise!An iconic bridge… Private investigator, Dan Armstrong, lives and works in Florence and knows the world famous Ponte Vecchio well. Usually a magnet for tourists, on this occasion it is the scene of an unexplained death, and Dan finds himself involved in the intriguing case.An uncompromising man… Dan quickly discovers that the victim, an elderly jeweller, was every bit as hard as the diamonds he sold in his shop on the bridge. Few people liked him, not even his adult children, and his business dealings look murkier than the waters of the River Arno. Dan suspects more secrets lie hidden…perhaps inside the massive safe in the old man’s luxury villa…A complex case. As the evidence begins to mount up, so too do the suspects with their different motives. With a fortune in gold bullion and precious stones involved, Dan thinks the only way to catch the killer is to lay a trap, but might he be caught in the killer’s sights? Fortunately, he has Oscar, his canine wingman at his side, always eager to prove that he’s as good as gold. Can Dan and Oscar sniff out the killer’s tracks or will this case be a bridge too far?Praise for T A Williams:’A fun mystery and a good read with descriptions of Portofino that made me want to go book a flight. Dan and Oscar are a great team and kept me guessing!’ Bestselling author Anita Davison’T A Williams whisked me away to the beautiful Italian riviera in the company of an ex-pat private investigator and his gorgeous doggy sidekick on the case of a missing teacher. What a team, and what an adventure!!’ Bestselling author Kate Wells’The perfect combination of character, setting and plot, heralding an addictive new cozy mystery series!’ Bestselling author Debbie Young’Watching unassuming detective Dan Armstrong wheedle the truth out of folks is great fun. Highly Entertaining read!’ Bestselling author Kelly Oliver’Dan and Oscar are great company in a sun-drenched mystery that keeps you guessing right till the end.’ Bestselling author Michelle Salter
by Philip Eliot | Jul 28, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
A sparkling, joyful novel about one woman’s mistake she wishes she could undo and the Christmas that gives her a chance to rewrite her future. From Emmy Award-winning author and creator of beloved holiday movies, Karen Schaler dazzles with a heartwarming tale of hope, healing, and the magic of second chances.New for 2025, read the first three chapters of Karen Schaler’s upcoming holiday rom-com, A Ruff Royal Christmas, before the release!”An uplifting must-read for the holiday season!” -Caroline D, NetGalleyA shrewd money manager at the top of her game, Alexis Taylor is a proud workaholic who humbugs Christmas and love. The only holiday tradition she embraces is always breaking up with her boyfriends right before Christmas.But this year, everything changes when Alexis gets a holiday visit of a lifetime. As her past, present, and future collide, Alexis is forced to risk the one thing she’s always guarded…her heart.This uplifting story of redemption, family, forgiveness, and true love is the ultimate feel-good Christmas romance for fans of second chances and happily-ever-afters.Start your holiday escape now and discover why so many readers call Every Day is Christmas their favorite holiday romance of the year.5-STAR REVIEWS: Readers & Reviewers are Falling in Love with Karen Schaler’s Christmas Romance Books and Holiday Romance Every Day Is Christmas!”This is a beautiful story about love, forgiveness, second chances, and the true meaning of Christmas.” —Karen Cowee, Librarian”An uplifting must-read for the holiday season!” —Caroline D, NetGalley”Every Day Is Christmas” celebrates the magic of the holiday season and the power of love to change lives. It is a perfect choice for fans of Christmas romances and anyone looking for a feel-good story filled with hope, love, and the joy of Christmas miracles.” — Markie B, NetGalley”Karen Schaler has truly become a wonderful voice within Christmas fiction. I can’t recommend this beautiful contemporary romance enough. Every Day is Christmas is a beautifully written reimagining of one of the most beloved Christmas stories of all time.” —Kirby B, NetGalley”This is a beautiful story about love, forgiveness, second chances, and the true meaning of Christmas. Karen Schaler is a favorite author of mine, and I highly recommend Every Day is Christmas along with all her other books!” —Karen Cowee, Librarian”Every Day is Christmas is an uplifting must-read for the holiday season!” —Caroline D, NetGalley”This one has a twist to the story that I loved. I went in with a certain expectation, and when the story flipped, I was instantly hooked and couldn’t stop reading.”—Eric M, NetGalley”As always Ms. Schaler has written a heartwarming Christmas story, that will surely kick off the holiday season for every reader…This was a fantastic read, and I was just sorry to come to the last page. I’d truly love to give more than 5 stars!!” — Anna Maria T, NetGalley”Karen Schaler writes beautiful Christmas romance books that are bursting with Christmas charm!” – Jenny Hale, USA Today Bestselling Author”Karen Schaler brings the cozy to Christmas in her heartwarming Christmas romance novels filled of love and joy.”—Nancy Naigle, USA TODAY Bestselling Author”Every time I read a Christmas book by Karen Schaler I think this is the best one yet. Now that I have read this one, I think it’s the best one yet. They just keep getting better and better. Once you start reading, you just won’t be able to put it down.” —Phylis Carpenter, NetGalley
by Philip Eliot | Jul 28, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Mal’s first priority is giving his six-year-old son the best Christmas ever, a goal made trickier by a recent move to New England after losing his job. As a single dad, he’s not looking for romance—especially not with a blond California boy ten years his junior.After being ridiculed at the family business, Luca sets out to prove himself by opening an eco-friendly gift-wrapping store in a small town with a hard-on for Christmas that’s about as far from LA as he can get. Out of his comfort zone in snowy Maine, love is the last thing on his mind.But the magic of the season has other ideas. As Mal and Luca collide on wintery streets, will they let their first Christmas in Lighthouse Bay lead to happily ever after?
