by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A BRAND-NEW GRIPPING BRITISH DETECTIVE SERIES SET IN THE ATMOSPHERIC LAKE DISTRICT.Detective Simon Wayland hoped his move to the Lake District would bring a quieter life — fewer late nights and fewer bodies. But when the wreckage of a plane is discovered in Haweswater Reservoir, Wayland immediately recognises the aircraft registration.It belongs to a plane that vanished fifteen years ago.As divers search the wreckage, they uncover human remains — including the body of a police detective who disappeared during the original investigation.A long-forgotten investigation is very much alive again.Now Wayland and his small Cumbrian team must reopen a case that powerful criminals believed was buried forever.Because someone went to great lengths to keep the truth at the bottom of Haweswater.And they may not be finished yet.Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter Robinson, and LJ Ross.MEET DETECTIVE SIMON WAYLANDA seasoned detective with decades of experience, Detective Inspector Simon Wayland has traded the chaos of city policing for the quieter rhythms of the Lake District. Thoughtful, observant and quietly stubborn, Wayland prefers patience and instinct to flashy police work. He enjoys the simple pleasures of life among the fells — long drives in his beloved vintage MG, a good pint in a village pub and the steady partnership of a small but loyal team. But even in the calmest corners of Cumbria, trouble has a habit of finding him.THE SETTINGThe Lake District is a land of sweeping mountains, quiet villages and deep, shadowed waters. Tourists come for the beauty, but those who live here know the fells can hide more than breathtaking views. In these close-knit communities, where history runs deep and memories are long, old secrets have a way of rising to the surface.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Rosie has no time for boys. She’s focused on finishing up school and working at her mother’s bakery, and makes sure to avoid any and all distractions.But when a rather handsome distraction walks through the bakery door, there isn’t much she can do except help the customer. And when the customer starts showing Rosie some interest, things get even more complicated.Soon, the handsome man starts to pop up in places she didn’t anticipate, and the more Rosie gets to know him, the more she likes him. The problem is, the reason he came to the bakery in the first place was to order a wedding cake.Rosie knew he was off the market, but soon she was falling for the almost married man… and wasn’t sure if she could continue helping her mom with the wedding cake anymore.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Caught between deadly missions and merciless enemies, Sorine and Zane’s forbidden desire might be the most dangerous threat of all. To ensure her abusers don’t escape justice, Sorine will risk everything to infiltrate the life of former SEAL billionaire and uncover secrets hidden within his elite security empire. But to do so, she must maintain her disguise as a rival operative and challenge his extraction team in a brutal, high-stakes missionZane thrives in a world of danger and control, so when the bold and defiant Sorine disrupts his plans, he can’t resist the urge to tame the chaos she brings—or the fire that sparks between them. But as their attraction intensifies and her secrets start to unravel, Zane must confront a devastating truth: the woman he’s falling for is also his greatest rival.Now, with betrayal and distrust simmering between them, they find themselves in the crosshairs of their most lethal enemy yet, and to survive, Sorine must finally submit to Zane as her protector and stand with him as they face a threat that could destroy them both.Fans of Jane Blythe’s thrilling romantic suspense and Susan Stoker’s sizzling military heroes will devour this heart-pounding tale of a covert heroine and an elite protector. Dive into a world of secrets, lies, and undeniable passion in Ruthless Protector, a captivating enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense novel.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A BRAND NEW heart-pounding, claustrophobic thriller you’ll find impossible to put down from bestselling author D. E. White! Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley ‘A full-on, heart-belting disaster movie right there on the page!’ Rachel Sargeant, bestselling author of The Perfect NeighboursEveryone is trapped. Someone is lying… A luxury hotel in the heart of London. A routine journey to the twenty-ninth floor. The lift shudders… and stops.Inside, seven strangers are trapped, cut off from the outside world. Their only link to safety is a reassuring female voice over the intercom. A woman who knows more than she should.Lift engineer Ellie Mason expects nothing more than a routine call-out. Three years after escaping a toxic relationship, she’s rebuilt her life around her young son, determined to keep her past buried.But as the situation escalates, Ellie becomes prime suspect in a major incident that threatens to turn catastrophic. With time running out and suspicion closing in, she must confront the truth she’s been running from.Because if Ellie fails, seven people will die.Taut, claustrophobic and impossible to put down, this high-concept thriller will keep you holding your breath until the very last floor drops.Praise for The Girl on Floor 29:’Tense, unnerving and relentless. D E White takes you to the epicentre of a disaster and keeps you there, never quite knowing who the perpetrators are or whether anyone will survive. Warning: This may be the last time you ever take a lift!’ Ruby Speechley’A gripping story which feels like a white-knuckle rollercoaster ride!’ Lisa Sell’Wow, I wasn’t expecting that! Gripping, relentless, and entirely unexpected.’ Ross Greenwood’D E White never disappoints! The Girl on Floor 29 is a tense, brilliant, page-turner I couldn’t put down!’ Amanda Brittany’A roller-coaster ride in an elevator! D.E. White’s thriller races through five hours of high drama in a high-rise. With characters you find you have to love and packing in twist after twist, this was a book I had to read in one sitting. Recommended.’ Sue RansomFurther praise for DE White:??????????’This mystery thriller novel is wrapped in loads of sinister suspense and will have you clambering to the edge of your seat . . . full of twists and turns you would never expect!’ The Daily Mirror??????????’A perfect read. Just don’t expect to be able to put it down!’ Victoria Dowd, author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Murder?????????? ‘The complex, edge-of-your-seat plot raced along, keeping me hooked from start to finish…’ Amanda Brittany, bestselling crime author of The Island House and The Perfect Nanny
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Dark Romance |
She used to bully him. Now she’s his captive, and he’s going to punish her.LiaYears ago, I drove away the one boy who would have done anything for me. Now he’s the only one who can save me… but he wants revenge instead.When I ran away from an abusive marriage, I hoped to find freedom. But Logan Colt found me first.My captor is a cruel, sadistic man, nothing like the soft boy who once loved me. And he’s got only one thing on his mind: he’s going to break me.Logan Lia Cabello has always belonged to me. Even after she chose the first man who wasn’t me. Even after she gave birth to the living, breathing sign of her betrayal.I’m not the boy who was hopelessly in love with her anymore. Pain has turned me into a monster. And she’s about to find that out.She’s mine to destroy. Mine to own.Tropes:- high spice- captor/captive- childhood enemies- bully reversal- mafia- possessive obsession- morally black MMC- found familyNote: This is a very dark and very spicy romance. Please read the content note at the beginning of the book.
