by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A Star Chef. A Cutthroat Competition. A Killer Hiding in Plain Sight.Celebrity chef Lyra St. Claire is used to pressure. Cameras, critics, impossible deadlines. None of that scares her.Murder does.When Lyra arrives at a prestigious televised cooking competition, she expects bruised egos, kitchen disasters, and maybe a little sabotage. What she doesn’t expect is her agent vanishing without a trace, or a fellow contestant turning up dead.Now the competition is heating up in all the wrong ways.With paparazzi circling, rival chefs hiding dangerous secrets, and suspicion falling on everyone involved, Lyra and her clever beagle, Cinnamon, must sniff out the truth before the killer serves up another victim. Because beneath the gourmet dishes and polished smiles, someone is playing a deadly game – and Lyra may be next on the menu.Packed with celebrity chef drama, delicious food, small-town charm, and a lovable crime-solving dog, this culinary cozy mystery is perfect for fans of fast-paced whodunits with humor and heart.Includes a recipe at the end of the book!BEAGLE DINER COZY MYSTERIESBook 1: Beagles Love Cupcake CrimesBook 2: Beagles Love Steak SecretsBook 3: Beagles Love Muffin But MurderBook 4: Beagles Love Layer Cake LiesBook 5: Beagles Love Vows and Villains – preorder now!C. A. Phipps is a USA Today bestselling cozy mystery author from beautiful New Zealand. When she’s not writing mysteries filled with food, fun, and furry friends, Cheryl enjoys baking, spending time with family, and searching for the perfect latte alongside her wonderful husband, “himself.”
by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Her instinct has always been to fix things…Berlin is no stranger to loss. After her parents died, it was just her and her younger sisters. Now that they’re all in college she’s been focusing on her new job with Redemption Harbor Security. But when one of her online VR buddies goes uncharacteristically radio silent, she gets worried and makes it her mission to find him. And quickly finds out that things are a lot more dangerous than she ever imagined.But this time she might be in too deep…Chance has been working for a deadly biker gang to find out the truth about his brother. When he’s rescued from a sticky situation by his online friend, he’s surprised that she’s a woman—and a knockout. Wanting to keep Berlin safe, he tries to keep her at arm’s length for her own good, but the stubborn hacker refuses to walk away. With her skills, the deadly crew he’s been working for recruits her for an upcoming job. Now he’s got to maintain his cover while worrying she might be discovered too. It’s a race against the clock to find his brother, stay alive and not fall for the smartass woman who’s gotten under his skin—before they all die.
by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
I thought the trail had gone cold. My baby sister vanished without a trace, and I’ve been chasing shadows ever since. But a call from the morgue drags me into a case I can’t walk away from… and into the path of a woman I’ve never been able to forget.Maggie Marx.She was my rival in the streets and my weakness in secret. The wrong girl from the wrong side. Off limits. Untouchable. And exactly what I wanted.She’s still got the grit, the bite, and the curves that make a man forget why he should keep his distance. But this time, I can’t afford distractions. Not when my sister’s life is hanging in the balance.Maggie’s a crime reporter with a nose for danger and a grudge aimed squarely at the jerk who left her for dead. And that jerk might be tied to my sister.Now we’re in deep, teaming up, digging through secrets neither of us are ready to face and playing with fire every time we touch. The closer we get to the truth, the higher the stakes and the harder it is to tell where the lies end and the feelings begin.Yet, she’s the one fight I can’t afford to lose.Hart of Darkness is an enemies to lovers, gritty romantic suspense featuring a feisty heroine and a bad boy hero. Dillon and Maggie’s story is filled with action, intrigue, steamy times, and a happily ever after.
by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
“The story ending is well done and this book and author should be a definite read for you.”–Reviewer of Patriot Force?????When extreme hostage situations require a rapid response, the FBI has one man to call: Agent Ryan Cage.While his partner, Dr. Emily Stanton, uses her brilliance to negotiate, Ryan must act fast and put his life on the line.When terrorists seize control of a bustling subway, Ryan must navigate a chaotic situation, where ordinary citizens are pawns, and the terrorists are bent on total destruction.With each second ticking toward potential disaster, can the pair defuse the situation in time?SHADOW GAME (A Ryan Cage FBI Action Thriller—Book 1) is the debut novel in a new series by action thriller author Vin Strong.The Ryan Cage series delivers a high-octane action thriller experience, immersing you in a world of exhilarating suspense. Its edge-of-your-seat tension, breathtaking narrative turns, and charismatic protagonist will leave an indelible mark on your emotions and have you turning pages late into the night. Fans of Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, and Daniel Silva are sure to fall in love with their next favorite action hero.Future books in the series are also available!
by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
She came to Hope Lake looking for a quiet place to breathe.She never expected a wounded cowboy and his teenage niece to make her feel at home—or the danger that would follow her there.Therapist Megan Murray has spent years helping others heal while quietly hiding secrets of her own. Hope Lake was supposed to be temporary—a fresh start tucked deep in the mountains where no one knew her name.Then her car breaks down on a dark mountain road, and a rugged cowboy with guarded eyes steps out of the shadows.Tyler Durango knows trouble when he sees it. Since returning home from war to raise his orphaned niece, protecting the people he loves has become second nature. Opening his carefully guarded life to a stranger?That’s a risk he can’t afford.But Megan slips into their lives anyway—sharing late-night conversations in the kitchen, helping his niece smile again, and slowly becoming part of the fragile peace Tyler has fought hard to rebuild.Until threatening messages and dangerous encounters make one thing clear:Megan’s past has found her.As fear closes in and secrets unravel, Tyler will do whatever it takes to protect the woman who’s become far more than a stranger. But keeping Megan safe may mean risking the only family either of them has left.Escape to Hope Lake, where protective cowboys, found family, and hope-filled romantic suspense create the kind of emotional refuge readers never want to leave.Hoping on Change is a clean cowboy romance filled with emotional healing, rising danger, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.Reading Order for Hope LakeHoping on Forever (prequel)Hoping on ChangeHoping on ForgivenessHoping on LoveHoping on TomorrowHoping on ChanceHoping on Faith
