by Philip Eliot | Jul 26, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
The tides were shifting and he was lost in the ocean of her…Giana Cirone’s life had been far from easy.After losing her hearing as a child, she had to adjust to a world of silence.To a world of misunderstanding, where she found herself constantly having to accommodate others.But the ocean was the one place where she never felt misunderstood.It was where she felt at peace and Giana was determined on saving it, along with the marine life that called it home.She dedicated her existence to that cause, now living a simple life until one morning.The morning that professional surfer, Declan Parks, shows up with an injured turtle.And she realizes that it isn’t just the turtle that needs her help.An unexpected injury sends Declan Parks to Orchid City for some much needed R&R.His plan was simple:Continue rehabilitating his shoulder and return to the west coast so he can get back to his life and his career.But that all changes one morning and it leaves him questioning everything.He knows he can’t get lost in her tides because he has a life waiting for him.But regardless of how hard he tries, he can’t seem to stay away…
by Philip Eliot | Jul 26, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Her small hands tremble and tears run down her cheeks. Shivering in the dark, damp storeroom, the little girl clutches her favourite toy dog. She cries out for help, but nobody answers. Her mother went missing last night and, as dawn breaks, there is still no sign of her.Four-year-old Cleo shakes with fear as she tells the police that her mother, Darcie, was taken by a man on their way home last night. Darcie told Cleo to run and hide, and the last thing she saw was Darcie being pushed into the back of a car.When police look into Darcie’s life, they discover a drunken argument with her best friend hours before she went missing, a dark figure seen loitering near where Cleo was found, and a recent assault allegation against a customer at Darcie’s work.It seems like everyone around the young mother was keeping secrets, but Darcie had a dark secret of her own – one she hasn’t dared tell a soul.Did Darcie’s deadly past finally catch up with her? And will she find the strength to fight for her life and keep her promise to return for her beloved daughter?If you enjoy reading Angela Marsons, J M Dalgliesh and Mark Edwards then you’ll absolutely love this addictive page-turner. What readers are saying about Her Last Goodbye:????? ‘A heart-pounding and emotionally gripping crime thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish… Will leave readers breathless… The suspense never lets up… Pulse-pounding suspense.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Loved!!!!! Amazing!!!!! Wow!!!!! Just when I thought this series couldn’t get any better, it totally does… Rollercoaster of an ending… It left me in total shock saying OMG.’ Blue Moon Blogger????? ‘This was an absolute belter of a read. I was so engrossed, I read it in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Absolutely jaw-dropping twist near the end! Phenomenal!’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Brilliant! Amazing! Fabulous!… Addicted to it straight off the bat… Gobsmacked with those sneaky, deceiving twists!’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Instantly hooked… One that I can’t stop thinking about from the minute I pick it up to the moment I finish it.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘This was an edge-of-the-seat suspenseful story with lots of twists and turns and gasp-out-loud moments.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Full of suspenseful nail-biting moments that kept my hooked… I eagerly turned the pages.’ @arcreviews_by_m????? ‘Pulled me in from the start… I enjoyed every second of this one!!!’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Absolutely amazing!… Feels so vivid that your hair stands on end as you read it.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Another fantastic story. Gina Harte is one of my all-time favourite characters… Excellent… Read this book in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Just wow!… Packed with tension, secrets and lies. Totally loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘One wild ride and I loved it!… Kept me engrossed and guessing.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘A five-star read.’ Goodreads reviewer‘Impossible to put down… A jaw-dropping twist that I didn’t see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer
by Philip Eliot | Jul 26, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
FBI Special Agent Faith Bold, hospitalized and haunted by her encounter with a serial killer, is ready to retire—when Turk, a K9 German Shepherd, himself traumatized, comes into her life. When a new serial killer strikes, leaving his victims at the bottom of isolated wells, Faith, this time with Turk at her side, will stop at nothing to hunt him down and save the next victim before it is too late.“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)?????SO LONG 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.FBI Special Agent Faith Bold doesn’t believe she can ever return to the force after the trauma she’s been through. Suffering from past demons, she feels unfit for duty and content to retire—until Turk walks into her life.Turk, a former Marine Corps dog, wounded in battle, suffers from his own demons. But he never lets it show as he gives everything to Faith to get her back on her feet.Each are slow to warm up to each other, but when they do, they are inseparable. Each is equally determined to hunt down the demons chasing them, whatever the cost, and to watch each other’s backs—even at the risk of their own life.A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Faith Bold 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 now 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)?????
by Philip Eliot | Jul 26, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Are there always two sides to every one person? In book five of the McKenna Mystery series, Grace finds herself in a tangle of one woman’s lies.When a gothic, angsty teen girl shows up in her visions, she’s forced to dissect the past of Amy Brooks, do-gooder and doctor’s wife who runs a non-profit for pregnant and grief-stricken women. One of those women happens to be a newcomer to Bridgeton, by the name of Charlotte Anderson. It doesn’t take Grace long to discover a rare bond between Amy and Charlotte, but as she digs deeper into their southern past, she uncovers all that has been left unsaid. Grace’s own impending pregnancy is gripping her deadline tighter than ever before, as she works restlessly to solve the crime and stop Amy before someone else gets hurt. In Chasing Ghosts, Grace has to step away from Bridgeton for the first time, to expose a ruthless criminal.U.S. Review of BooksChasing Ghostsby Kate AnslingerAmazonbook review by Amanda Hanson”It’s only nasty people who pretend to be good. Always keep that in mind.”Grace McKenna is a brilliant detective and the only female one in her department. However, Grace has a secret: she can see past crimes committed in the eyes of criminals. This gift has enabled her to solve cold cases. Grace is currently pregnant with her first child, and her doctor has been watching her closely because she is going through a geriatric pregnancy. During one of her doctor’s appointments, Grace meets a young woman, Charlotte Anderson, who is also pregnant. Grace locks eyes with Amy, a much older woman accompanying Charlotte. Grace sees the agony of a gothic teen in Amy’s eyes, and this vision puzzles her. The more Grace thinks about it, the more she feels the urge to learn more about the woman. In her novel, Anslinger sends the reader on a journey through Grace’s eyes. This perspective is especially interesting because the main character’s gift is to see past crimes committed through the eyes of criminals, and it allows the reader to vicariously experience what Grace is going through. In addition, the author does a good job of giving each character a unique trait that stands out. The dialogue also helps give the reader an idea of each one’s personality. The narrative dives deep into Grace’s emotions when she cannot get the answers she is looking for and is only getting pieces. Anslinger also explores the theme that appearances may be deceitful. For instance, Amy appears to be the picture-perfect wife and a good person on the surface, while what dwells inside is something else entirely. Thus, the author establishes a sharp contrast between one’s inward and outward appearance. Readers will likely appreciate this book because of its many twists and turns. A 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award Category FinalistRECOMMENDED by the US Review
by Philip Eliot | Jul 26, 2025 | Mystery |
‘Real escapism…for me the book was an absolute win’ ?????A gorgeous Greek islandA stranger in a veilAnd a fatal fall from the cliffs…Miss Atalanta Ashford is sightseeing near Venice when a mysterious veiled lady approaches her with the urgent request to look into her daughter’s mysterious death on the idyllic Greek island of Santorini. Whilst working as a companion for the eminent Bucardi family, the unfortunate girl took a plunge from the dramatic cliffs during a walk alone. But is all as it seems?Sailing to Santorini and going undercover as the new companion, Miss Ashford soon discovers that her client hasn’t told her the full truth. Someone is watching her. Now she must unravel the mystery and prevent the breathtaking azure sea views from becoming the last she too will ever see…Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent…Book 1: Mystery in ProvenceBook 2: Last Seen in SantoriniBook 3: A Fatal Encounter in TuscanyBook 4: Last Dance in SalzburgBook 5: Death on the RhineReaders are loving Last Seen in Santorini:‘The story provided the kind of escapism that I would expect from reading a cosy mystery…It did remind me a little bit of Agatha Christie too!’ ?????‘Real escapism…for me the book was an absolute win’ ?????‘An absolute pleasure to read…I definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a cosy mystery’ ?????‘Vivian Conroy creates a cozy mystery that will bring readers into her colorful world and a mystery that needs to be solved’ ????‘Very much in the style of Agatha Christie, the story twists and turns, with no one being who they first appear to be. I found myself suspicious of everyone right until the very, satisfying, end! Fabulous’ ????‘Allowed me to thoroughly enjoy my arm-chair traveler experience to both Venice and Santorini…You’ll hear, see, and smell the noises, voices, vivid blues of the sea, and aroma of the flowers. All without leaving home!’ ????
