by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2025 | Children & Middle Grade |
Teach Emotional Control to Children through a Magical Story!Petey is a good boy who plays quietly in his home – but even the best kids can feel really, really mad sometimes! When a mischievous tiny troll in blue boots appears and starts causing trouble, Petey’s anger explodes into tantrums that leave him feeling confused and upset.Will Petey learn to recognize his big emotions? Can he discover the secret to taming the troublesome troll that represents his temper?Accompanied by charming illustrations, this heartwarming picture book imparts a timeless lesson about managing overwhelming feelings and the uplifting power of emotional self-regulation. This engaging journey will be a cherished bedtime read for kids aged 3 to 7 and up.From Petey and the Tiny Troll: “We all have a small angry troll that’s inside. Sometimes we can’t calm him or tell him to hide. He creeps out and takes over, and then he has the say! But, I promise, it does not have to be that way.”Values-based Stories Teaching calmness toddler books are essential but challenging. We can say “calm down” repeatedly, but until these values come to life for the child, emotional regulation lessons rarely sink in. This thoughtful big feelings toddler storybook uses storytelling to create an unforgettable experience that helps kids understand their emotions on a deeper level.Perfect for parents searching for books about toddler patience and calming down toddler emotions, this toddler emotional coping story provides practical tools for managing frustration. When young children struggle with books for angry preschoolers that don’t connect, Petey’s adventures offer relatable scenarios and simple solutions.This stories for preschool calm down collection standout teaches children that, no matter how upset they feel, they have the power within themselves to take deep breaths, count down from five, and transform their anger into patience and joy!Note: Comes with an interactive counting game at the end of the book to help children practice their calming countdown skills! An ideal addition to any library of toddler anger tools in stories that parents and educators use to help children recognize and manage their emotions in healthy ways!
by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
They say a mother will do anything for her child . . . I’m living proofThis nightmare began when I got the call every parent dreads. My daughter, Jenna, was missing from her college campus. Of course, my mind went to the worst place. After all, my late husband was a powerful senator. Was this some political payback?I call in a favor and soon I’m partnered with an FBI sex trafficking agent. He tells me local girls have been disappearing for some time now, and he finally has a lead. But what we find at that abandoned warehouse is something out of a horror movie.Werewolves! Each with their own magic power. Two rival packs, their alphas fighting, winner take all––the pack and the trafficked girls. The werewolves must replenish their women, recently decimated by a virus that killed only the females.But Jenna’s been keeping a secret, which only makes two of us. Though I should be angry, I know the lies I’ve told play a huge role in why we’re here. I’ll do anything to make it right. No way is my girl going to become a sacrificial mate for the greater good––even if she is the ‘chosen one.’ So, I do what any mother would do, I take her place, offering myself to Gideon, the winning alpha, as his mate.Gideon’s goal is to live in harmony with the human world, but there are others who exist for the power, for the violence, and they don’t plan to let peace prevail.There’s a civil werewolf war brewing and I am right in the middle of it.From the voice of New York Times bestselling author Lori Handeland, a new volume in her Nightcreature world, complete with the humor, depth of characterization and fast-paced plot lines she is known for while showcasing the author’s incredible range.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2025 | Fantasy |
They call me the dagger.I’m an assassin and that’s all I’ve ever known.So when a white rabbit tells me that loved ones are waiting for me in the Wonderland Court of Faerie, it’s surprising. And then, I learn something even more shocking.The Red Queen stole the Crown of Wonderland from my mother. Murdered her too. The queen singlehandedly created my reality of death and blood and murder.While that’s devastating, I can handle those emotions. Its what I have been trained to do.What I don’t know how to handle is rebel leader Henri Hatter.He’s loved by everyone. A man who sings in the streets because people ask for aether’s sake. A faerie who knows more about my past than anyone—including me.A good man who could crush my heart if I let him in.Despite my claims that I work alone, Hatter and two nosey little pixies insist on sticking with me.Only one thing is for sure, with them by my side assassinating the Red Queen will be unlike any other job I’ve ever tackled.Alice the Dagger is a YA Fae epic fantasy. Readers of Tessonja Odette, Melanie Cellier, and Marissa Meyer who love adventure, slow-burn romances, whimsical worlds, spunky sidekicks, and lots of action will love Alice the Dagger.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2025 | General Nonfiction |
“[An] engrossing book, [Moss’s] quest to discover what makes a killer tick reads like a true-life Silence of the Lambs.” —MaximDEAR MR. MANSON . . .It started with a college course assignment, then escalated into a dangerous obsession. Eighteen-year-old honor student Jason Moss wrote to men whose body counts had made criminal history: men named Dahmer, Manson, Ramirez, and Gacy.DEAR MR. DAHMER . . .Posing as their ideal victim, Jason seduced them with his words. One by one they wrote him back, showering him with their madness and violent fantasies. Then the game spun out of control. John Wayne Gacy revealed all to Jason — and invited his pen pal to visit him in prison . . .DEAR MR. GACY . . .It was an offer Jason couldn’t turn down. Even if it led to his own demise.The book that has riveted the attention of the national media, this may be the most revealing look at serial killers ever recorded and the most illuminating study of the dark places of the human mind ever attempted.“An engrossing and gut-wrenching read.” —Kirkus Reviews
by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
We’re battling to be on top—in more ways than one.Cristian Rivera and I have spent years locked in a contest to be the highest-ranked racing driver in the world. When he forced me off a track seconds from victory, it was the last straw: I confronted him in his hotel room, intending to teach him a lesson with my fists.Instead, he kissed me, and now everything is tumbling out of control.I thought I was straight. Now I’m questioning. And I can’t seem to stay away from him.Hooking up with Cristian is a terrible idea for so many reasons.Our rivalry fuels sales, and if what we’re doing gets out, we and our teams could lose millions in sponsorship money. We could even lose our jobs.I’m the Ice Man, always calm and controlled, in line to the Swedish throne. Dating a fiery Spanish driver is the last thing the aristocracy would want me to do.Most importantly, I can’t fall in love. Open-wheel racing puts our lives at risk every time those engines roar. I can’t afford to get attached to another driver. I couldn’t bear it if someone I love got hurt—or worse.Despite all that, when Cristian crashes, the whole world sees me race to his side.Will our feelings for each other be stronger than the forces dragging us apart?Off Track is a contemporary MM sports romance about race-car drivers. It features Cristian Rivera, Spanish racing royalty, and Jasper Nord, literal Swedish royalty. These guys secretly rendezvous in Swiss ski resorts, Singaporean gardens, and yachts off Monaco. Off Track is the first book in the Faster series of stand-alones, which also features books from Victoria Denault and Regina Kyle.
