by Philip Eliot | Jul 12, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Calling all Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! Fall in love with your favourite new Regency series, with this second installment from the Fairfax family…‘Worthy of Georgette Heyer…the most wonderfully satisfying five star Regency Romp’ Julie Caplin‘I wager you this, Miss Fairfax – you’ll choose to marry for every reason other than love by the end of the season!’Miss Sophie Fairfax has every intention of marrying for love, refusing to go along with her brother’s plans for a marriage of convenience or title. Throwing caution to the wind at her very first ball, Sophie finds herself in the path of the most notorious rake in the ton.Agreeing a wager with him may be wicked, but finding herself alone with the dangerously attractive Lord Rotherby might be one scandal too far…A must-read for fans of Evie Dunmore, Martha Waters and Virginia HeathPraise for The Scandal of the Season:’Utterly delightful – I adore this series and hope for more adventures from the Fairfax sisters soon!’ Bex Hogan, author‘Just finished this stunning sequel to The Mismatch of the Season – absolutely adored the second Fairfax sister and her scandalous romp through London, Paris and rural France!’ Katharine Corr, author’Easiest five stars ever … A must-read for anyone who loves Julia Quinn, Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott’ ?????’Each character is so well written, each plot twist leaves you gasping and the end is perfection’ ?????’A sparkling, smartly written Regency romance that had me utterly enchanted from the very first page. It’s witty, swoony, and empowering’?????A phenomenal regency romp that is full of heart. I am such a sucker for an enemies to lovers trope and this was perfection! ?????’I loved this book … ridiculously entertaining and I could not stop reading’ ?????’A fun, romantic enemies to lovers regency read. I really enjoyed it’ ?????’A delightfully lighthearted regency romp … a perfect springtime read’ ?????’Filled with witty banter, emotional turmoil, and surprising twists … a perfect choice for historical fiction fans’ ?????’A fun enemies to lovers book which will brighten your day!’ ????’A stunning follow-up to The Mismatch of the Season … this book had real depth! ?????’I absolutely adored this book! Full of charm, interesting and relatable characters, and of course a swoony love story.’ ?????’Michelle Kenney is definitely turning into my go to author for a sweet little regency romp’ ????’A fun, clean and entertaining read with a satisfying ending and I can honestly recommend it! ????’The Mismatch of the Season was one of my favorite reads, and I think I may love The Scandal of the Season even more’ ?????’I loved every single second of it … the characters are fantastic’ ?????’Sometimes you just need a good regency romance romp and this delivered! Would recommend to fans of Bridgerton or Evie Dunmore books! ????’I loved every single character … You nailed the ending!’ Reader review
by Philip Eliot | Jul 12, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Four younger sons,Four brothers-in-arms,Four gentlemen willing to do whatever it takes to protect the women they love. -Gentlemen of War SeriesLucas Walsh thought he had left the horrors of war behind when he returned home to London after Napoleon’s exile to Elba, but little did he know that his promised peace would be shattered by his noble father’s mysterious death.While his elder brother, the Marquess’ heir, sees to affairs in the country, Lucas takes on the responsibility of his three younger sisters’ welfare and, truthfully, he would have it no other way. But when he stumbles upon a perplexing secret, one that involves him more than he cares to admit, the weight upon his shoulders is tested.Lady Helena Webster has always lived a free-spirited life of luxury as the daughter of a powerful Earl, but when her father’s failed investments are discovered and his debts are called in, her once good and kind father is replaced by a man to fear. In his desperation, Lord Webster arranges a marriage between Helena and the loathsome Lord Foxton, a man known for his deep pockets as well as his widespread cruelty.When Helena’s safety is put at risk, she seeks refuge in the townhouse of her dear friend Genevieve Walsh where fate takes an unexpected turn…Lucas’ wit, intelligence, and fierce protectiveness embody everything Helena desires in a gentleman, but as their paths intertwine, will Helena’s presence threaten more than the undeniable attraction that ignites between them?Lucas is a clean, stand-alone Regency Romance. #1 in the Gentlemen of War Series featuring honorable military men who, after fighting for King and Country, return home to unexpected and unfamiliar lives.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 12, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Three heart-warming Christmas romances in one collection.Love in a BlizzardHis heart is closed off, her life is mapped out, and the snowstorm that forces them off course.Jobless and heartbroken, Lauren Burke returns home to Coldwater Creek hoping to find comfort. On her way home, a blizzard hits, sending her car into a fence and her into the arms of her longtime teenage crush, Walker McBride.After being dumped, ex-bull rider Walker McBride throws himself into restoring an old lodge in his small hometown of Coldwater Creek. With the grand opening only weeks away, he has no time to rescue damsels in distress, or for that matter, love. But when Lauren shows up, the loneliness he’s been ignoring quickly bubbles to the surface. Now snowed in, they’re forced to confront their past.Two hearts. One snowstorm. And the chance to find love.Love in the LightsHe’s the high school football coach, she’s the new English teacher, and a past that stands between them.After returning to Coldwater Creek, Natalie Lynch is looking forward to teaching English and allowing her heart to mend. A painful divorce and the loss of her beloved grandma has left her reeling and wondering if she’ll ever be able to move on—until she meets Easton McBride—her father’s sworn enemy.Easton McBride suffered a career ending injury, taking his dreams of going pro and any thoughts of love with it. He’s resigned himself to coaching at his alma mater and working at his family’s ranch. It’s not until he’s forced to work with the new English teacher that he realizes he may have settled too quickly.Now they’re working to put together a Christmas ball, and perhaps, finding hope that the past doesn’t have to decide the future.Love in a SnapshotA dairy farmer, a travel blogger, and the vacation that brings them together.Preston Burke had to give up the rodeo after his father had a stroke, and now he’s set to take over the family dairy farm. But he’d rather be traveling the world than setting his schedule by the morning and nighttime milkings. When a new girl takes over managing the lodge for a couple weeks, the stories of her travels make him restless. But what hurts most is that he might be falling for someone who could be gone any day.After Ashley Morgan’s relationship blows up on her, she escapes to a small town in Wyoming, hoping that running for a bit will help her sort out her disheveled life. As she spends time getting to know Preston, she realizes how much she wants a real relationship.But settling down in Coldwater Creek would mean giving up her popular business. Or would it?Enjoy the beginnings of romance for the Burke and McBride families!
by Philip Eliot | Jul 12, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
“Block grabs you with the first story and never lets go” in this indispensable collection packed with unforgettable characters and crimes (Elmore Leonard).Enough Rope, a collection of superb stories, establishes the extraordinary skill, power, and versatility of contemporary Grand Master Lawrence Block. Block’s beloved series characters are on hand, including ex-cop Matt Scudder, bookselling burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr, and the disarming duo of Chip Harrison and Leo Haig. Here, too, are Keller, the wistful hit man, and the natty attorney Martin Ehrengraf. Keeping them company are dozens of other refugees from Block’s dazzling imagination, all caught up in more ingenious plots than you can shake a blunt instrument at. Half a dozen of Block’s stories have been short-listed for the Edgar Award, and three have won it outright. All the tales in Block’s three previous collections are here, along with two dozen new stories. Some will keep you on the edge of the chair. Others will make you roll on the floor laughing. Enough Rope is an essential volume for Lawrence Block fans, and a dazzling introduction for others to the wonderful world of Block magic!“With early tales (1957’s ‘You Can’t Lose’) and recent ones (‘Terrible Tommy Terhune’) . . . this compendium of sharply written short fiction will delight Blocks many fans, and likely earn him new ones.” —Publishers Weekly“The plain unpleasant truth is that nobody working in crime fiction today has written so many good books, of so many different types, with so many great characters.” —January Magazine“True-blue mystery fans would be crazy to pass it up.” —Kirkus Reviews
by Philip Eliot | Jul 12, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
Decades of silence. A shocking discovery. Some secrets refuse to stay buried. True crime writer Dougal Lachlan swore he’d never set foot in Twisted Cedars again. Not even for his sister’s upcoming wedding. But an email promising the story of a lifetime pulls him back to his hometown against his better judgement.Thirty years ago, five librarians were murdered across quiet coastal towns in Oregon, leaving a trail of unsolved mysteries. All signs point to a serial killer.As Dougal plunges into the investigation, he enlists the help of local librarian Charlotte Hammond who, prefers her mysteries between the covers of a good book, since the disappearance of her older sister, Daisy.The more they dig, the more buried secrets they unearth only to realize nothing is quite what it seems, and the danger may be closer to home than they thought…
