by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
“Zippy and fun, with just enough ambiance to satisfy readers seeking spooks and humor.” —Kirkus Reviews Librarian Josie Way moved to small-town Oregon to lay low. Instead, thanks to newfound magic abilities—and a killer on the loose—she’s leapt out of the frying pan and into a cauldron of trouble . . . Josie Way loved working among the Library of Congress’s leather-scented stacks—until she uncovered corruption and made herself a target. As Wilfred, Oregon’s new librarian, Josie can stay undercover until the case goes to court. But life in this little town isn’t as subdued as she expected. The library, housed in a a Victorian mansion, is slated to be bulldozed. Still digesting the news that her safe haven is about to become scrap lumber, Josie discovers a body in the woods . . . Almost as shocking, Josie learns that she’s descended from a long line of witches—and her powers have suddenly sprung to life. With help from a spoiled alley cat who just may be her familiar, Josie’s thumbing through a catalog of suspects, hoping she can conjure a way to save her library—and her life . . .
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
Something’s wrong in the city of Akkron. When Wren discovers her teacher is a member of a secret group called The Dark Cloud, she has no choice but to open an illegal portal to earth. When she returns home, she finds she has brought back a boy named Graham, and she doesn’t have the power to take him home.Graham’s goal in life is to get a basketball scholarship and become a doctor so he can help people and be free of his controlling aunt. His plans are derailed when he finds himself transported to a strange and magical world. A world where dragons, giants, and goblins are more than just a myth.With the help of their friends, Graham and Wren must confront the problem the adults are afraid to act on. As Graham becomes involved in an ancient prophecy, he comes to suspect he might not be a stranger to Akkron after all. Join Graham and Wren on a fast-paced fantasy adventure.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | New Adult Romance |
Call it a situationship, call it roommates with benefits—whatever it is, Riley Sweet is mostly fine with the arrangement. After all, he’s got an awesome off-base apartment on Okinawa, and he’s got someone to hook up with on the regular with no pressure and no strings.The problem is that he’s starting to catch feelings for the hot, aloof Marine who’s apparently interested in very specific types of fun, but nothing else. He won’t even sleep in the same bed as Riley.Nolan Tyler is carrying a dark secret that’s kept him closed off from everyone for years. Out of shame, fear, and self-preservation, he keeps everyone at arm’s length, including Riley.When Nolan is asked to be his brother’s best man, there’s no bowing out. Not even when going home means facing everything he enlisted to escape.Though Riley doesn’t know exactly why Nolan balks at going home, he offers to come with him as backup. In exchange, Nolan will come with him as his “boyfriend” in a last ditch effort to get Riley’s parents to accept, once and for all, that their son is gay.Nolan takes him up on it, but he’s terrified that the truth about his past will come out… and the man he’s falling for will leave.Content Advisory: past sexual assault, on-page harassment and verbal abuse, discussions of self-harm
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
All books in the series are standalone stories and can be read in any order.If you like Franceine Rivers, Valerie M. Bodden, Kimberly Rae Jordan, Rachael Bloome, and Liz Isaacson you will love this holiday romance packed with feel-good moments, a Christmas message, and a sweet romance.Only one thing can bring love into Carter’s life – a Christmas miracle!Carter decided years ago he didn’t need anyone in his life. As a successful author with no need to venture into the world, he embedded himself in his comfortable Greenwich Village apartment and became a recluse.After an unsuccessful year of writing, he decides to leave New York City for the holidays and go in search of inspiration. A remote country guesthouse in England seems like the ideal place for him to write his next story. He plans to hide away from yet another Christmastide and the painful memories it evokes. But some things are beyond his control. The fiercest storm in years is hurtling towards Cumbria. It will blanket the area with snow and bring everything to a halt, even bringing down the power lines and cutting off the electricity.The landlord’s daughter entices him out of his shell when she asks him to help keep the villagers warm. Carter is about to have his world turned upside down as the real reason for Christmas makes itself known.Can Laura and the villagers melt his frozen heart?A White Christmas in Berrycombe is a small-town, Christian romance with a whirlwind of festive magic and mistletoe!’I really enjoyed the story’s mix of heartfelt moments and references to real-world circumstances, giving it a sense of relevance. It’s a feel-good book that leaves you with a renewed sense of hope and faith. I highly recommend it, especially for the Christmas season, and I’ll definitely be gifting it to friends and family.’ Dr. Graham Jenkins BSc DC‘This is the best Christmas story I have read. The characters are real, the timeline is current, and it exemplifies what Christmas and community should be like all year long.’ Amazon Reviewer‘This is a sweet romantic story, but so much more. Carter, Bill and Laura learn beautiful truths about the power of love, community and friendship.’ Amazon Reviewer
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
A Christmas to cherish… And a secret to protect. This needs to be the best Christmas Kit O’Malley has ever seen—because she may not be able to see another. Diagnosed with failing vision, it takes all her determination to stay focused on what makes her happy: her daughter, her service-puppy-in-training and the puppy’s trainer, Leo Duggan. But they can’t reach their Christmas joy together until Kit’s secret comes to light… A K-9 COMPANIONS TALEFrom Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran’s Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 8: The Cowboy’s Journey Home by Linda GoodnightBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran’s Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson
