by Philip Eliot | May 28, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Heartwarming books with characters you’ll love: Welcome to Pajaro Bay.Aspiring chef Bree Taylor thought she’d found a home at last, in the kitchen of Lassiter’s restaurant. Chef Henry Lassiter was not only her mentor, but a dear friend who regaled her with stories of his childhood home in Pajaro Bay. Henry’s sudden death shattered her world, leaving her as lost and grieving as his beloved old dog, Maisy. Now Bree has only one last task to complete for Henry: she will deliver the dog to Henry’s twin sister in Pajaro Bay. Then she can move on, and find some way to start over, as alone and adrift as ever.But what she finds when she arrives is not the happy, cozy little village Henry had described, but a town full of mysteries she can’t understand, from his sister’s odd behavior, to the handsome doctor with eyes as rich as bittersweet chocolate who can’t seem to decide if he is attracted to her–or just wants her to leave him alone.In the end, she’ll have to use everything Henry taught her, about faith and trust and believing in herself, to find a new path, with new friends, a new community, and the happily ever after Henry had always promised was waiting for her, whenever she was ready to take a chance.Get away to the little California beach town where the cottages are cute, the neighbors are nosy, and it’s always possible to find your personal Happily Ever After.The Pajaro Bay novels can be read in any order. Collect them all:Little Fox CottageBoardwalk CottageHoneymoon CottageLighthouse CottageRum Cake CottageSongbird CottageSunshine CottageRiverstone CottageHarbor View CottageAnd don’t miss the Maggie & Jasper Capers, set in the little beach town of Carita Cove, California:The Inconvenient CorpseThe Mourning BeadsThe Empty NooseThe Hidden HomicideThe Whiskered WitnessThe Serpentine ScriptThe Rattled RakeThe Wedding Wipe Out
by Philip Eliot | May 28, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Killing Eve meets Jason Bourne.Think John Wick. If he wore heels and held a grudge.Her fractured mind made her the perfect killer. Now it might get her killed.Acid Vanilla was the perfect assassin: cold, quirky, and brutally efficient. But when a routine hit in Paris uncovers an explosive conspiracy, her fractured identity begins to shatter.Betrayed by her agency and hunted across Europe, Acid’s only chance at survival is the hacker she was sent to kill.Staying alive means confronting the twisted truth of who she really is before the people who created her bury their mistake for good.Darkly witty, fast-paced, and emotionally charged, Final Kill kicks off Matthew Hattersley’s addictive Acid Vanilla thriller series. Perfect for fans of Jason Bourne–style revenge and the razor-sharp wit of Killing Eve.__________________________________________Praise for the Acid Vanilla series:????? Bold, Bolshy and Brilliant!????? Plots and inner plots kept me glued to my Kindle.????? Grabs you in the first chapter and doesn’t let go until the last page.????? Superb characters and a great plot cleverly written.????? …fast paced … keeps you rushing to turn pages.????? …a non-stop rolling plot that defies rational thinking.????? Great thriller with a fantastic action heroine.????? Acid Vanilla is a serial adrenalin rush. Kept me turning the pages.________________________________________________________________Final Kill was formerly published as Acid Vanilla_________________________________________________________________
by Philip Eliot | May 28, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Can two broken hearts heal together under God’s love?Jonathan Duncan is a man lost in the wake of sorrow and grief after losing the love of his life. His journey of struggle seems endless—until an unexpected light shines through the darkness.When a compassionate and kind woman comes into his life, will Jonathan find the strength to love again, trusting in God’s ultimate plan?You will read:A love story reborn from the depths of lossCharacters whose faith is instrumental in their decision making processAn uplifting story of hope, redemption, and divine graceReaders are Raving:”Either T.K. has walked this road or he’s divinely inspired because this book touched my soul.” – Gurame”A tender exploration of God’s healing love amidst life’s storms.” – Marilyn R VINE VOICE”Profound, moving, and a beautiful reminder of God’s plans for us.” – Ellen Oceanside TOP 1000 REVIEWERLet this good and clean Christian romance capture your heart. Pick up a copy of “A Reason To Live” today and experience the transformative power of love and faith.
by Philip Eliot | May 28, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
I don’t date hockey players. Especially not the one who got me pregnant.Noah Scotch is Boston’s golden boy. NHL star. Untouchable. Completely off-limits.I’m a newly minted college professor who prefers color-coded planners to late nights and locker rooms.Noah and I shouldn’t make sense.But when he looks at me… I forget every rule I’ve ever made.Friends with benefits? He offers.I dive in headfirst.One night between us turns into more.More heat. More tension. More moments I don’t want to walk away from.I know better than to fall for a player.But the more time we spend together, the harder it is to pretend this is casual.Now I’ve got a hopeful heart… and a baby on the way.I just have to tell Noah.But when I do… will I get everything I never knew I wanted?Or lose it all?Start the Boston Hawks Hockey series — ten addictive, interconnected romances filled with swoony heroes, found family, and unforgettable happily-ever-afters. Perfect for binge readers.
by Philip Eliot | May 28, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A serial killer following the seven signs of the Messiah. An ex-con FBI agent seeking redemption. A riddle that must be cracked as a victim’s precious time runs out….“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)?????FOR YOU is book #1 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews.Superstar FBI Agent Morgan Cross was at the height of her career when she was framed, wrongly imprisoned, and sent to do 10 hard years in prison. Finally exonerated and set free, Morgan emerges from jail as a changed person—hardened, ruthless, closed off to the world, and unsure how to start again. When the FBI comes knocking, desperately needing Morgan to return and hunt down the one serial killer who got away 10 years ago, Morgan is torn. She is not the same person, no longer willing to play by the rules, and will stop at nothing this time. In a non-stop thriller, it will be a deadly cat and mouse chase between a diabolical killer and an ex-con FBI agent who has nothing left to lose—with a new victim’s fate riding on it all.A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Morgan Cross series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! …So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can’t wait to see what happens next.”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven’t seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????
