by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
‘I was captivated instantly… Sucked me in from the start… I finished it in less than 24 hours… A knockout read… My heart was pounding.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Every story needs a happy ending. And you can’t have yours until you find the bookstore.’1692. On the outskirts of Salem, a bookstore stands covered in overgrown vines. Inside, a young woman hides a linen-wrapped journal under a loose floorboard and runs away, panicked by the sound of hounds barking in the distance. The bookstore vanishes into thin air…Present day. Stepping inside a pale-pink house on one of the oldest streets in Salem, Dora can’t believe she’s about to finally meet the mother she thought died tragically when she was just a child. But the excitement is short-lived. Dora’s mother has fear in her eyes, and with a trembling voice she whispers: ‘my life is in danger, and now so is yours…’Desperate not to lose her mother all over again, Dora digs into her family’s mysterious past, and stumbles upon a seemingly impossible secret: the key to their survival is hidden in a bookstore that no one has seen for generations. Losing herself amongst thorny brackens and twisted ferns, Dora eventually finds the path that leads to the bookstore. But someone is watching her. They’ve been waiting for her.As she pushes open the beautiful blue door hidden amongst the sharp brambles, and stands in front of rows of crumbling leatherbound books with faded pages, she has no idea of the secrets she is about to uncover. Or that her life is in more danger than ever before…Readers will lose themselves in the mesmerising magic of this absorbing and utterly unputdownable page-turner. Perfect for fans of Weyward, The Lost Apothecary and Practical Magic.What readers are saying about The Vanishing Bookstore:‘Spellbinding, heart-stopping… Unputdownable… Oh my I loved reading [it]… I just loved this book, it has everything… Enchanting… Just too good to ever put down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Absolutely wonderful… I read [it] in two days… I couldn’t put it down… I was desperate to know how it was all going to end!… It had everything… a brilliant 5 star read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Oh my, what an enchanting read… Captivating.’ The Chic Bookish Girl, ?????‘Wow. This book. Just wow… An amazing read… Magical. It took me on a journey, and I never wanted it to end. I definitely gave this book ??????????.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I absolutely loved this book!!!… Had everything… One of my new favourites.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Breathtaking… Gives all the feels, is literally unputdownable. A cover to cover, in one sitting read… Had me in suspense from start till the very last page. A fantastic 5 stars read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Oh wow… Fantastic… I just couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I absolutely adored this book!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Wow wow wow… Amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I loved everything about this book and I didn’t want it to end.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I didn’t want this story to end, I wanted to stay inside this world for as long as I could!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I was well and truly hooked… Has it all… Intriguing, magical and mysterious all rolled into one… There is absolutely nothing I didn’t love about this story… what an absolutely banging read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I finished this a week ago but am still thinking about just how much it took hold of me.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Who is he really? And why is someone after him?Mariah Holzman never imagined a whiteout blizzard would sever all communication from the outside world—communication desperately needed for the injured man Mariah finds near her home. Nor did she imagine helping nurse the man back to health would lead to threats and intimidation. As danger escalates and questions rise, Mariah is left to wonder what kind of person she has allowed into her home.Grant MacGuire never imagined he would wake up one day in a strange cabin, surrounded by strange people, with no memory of who he is or how he was injured. Nor did he imagine his presence would put the lives of those who saved him in danger. As Grant struggles with distorted memories, he wonders if his life is worth the price the Holzman family is paying.The growing attraction between Mariah and Grant is hindered by Grant’s unknown identity. Is Grant, as the family’s neighbor assumes, a criminal on the run from the law? Or is there more to his identity—and the reason he was attacked—than they realize?Forgotten Identity is a faith-filled Christian romantic suspense. It includes the following tropes:AmnesiaSingle MomProtectorHidden identityRevengeWoman in perilStrandedSlow burnCanine characterSmall townHappily-ever-after Christian romances by best-selling, award-winning author, Penny Zeller:Romantic SuspenseForgotten IdentityUnexpected Witness (Mountain Justice #1)Unexpected Danger (Mountain Justice #2)Unexpected Target (Mountain Justice #3)Deadly Secrets (Close Proximity #1)Contemporary RomanceLove in the HeadlinesRecipe for LoveUnder the MistletoeLove Under ConstructionHenry and EvalineHistorical RomanceLove’s New BeginningsForgotten MemoriesDreams of the HeartWhen Love ComesLove’s PromiseOnce Upon a ChristmasOver the HorizonDreams on the HorizonBeyond the HorizonLove on the HorizonLove in DisguiseLove in StoreLove in TimeLove from AfarLove UnforeseenLove Most CertainLevi’s VowHeart of CourageA Christmas to RememberA Promise to KeepFreedom’s FlightAn Unexpected Arrival (newsletter subscribers)
by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
The hero’s “virtuous character provides some gentle pleasure” in this romantic suspense about a cop who falls for a male sex worker under his protection (Publishers Weekly).Quick-witted hustler Ghost is no stranger to living dangerously; survival has always been the name of the game.He’s just always gone it alone.Now he’s got the wrong people breathing down his neck, and the only way out demands placing his trust in the unlikeliest of heroes: Duncan Rook, a gruff cop whose ethics are as solid as his body.Cozying up to a criminal is hardly what Duncan’s reputation on the force needs—especially when that criminal is temptation personified. Ghost is Duncan’s polar opposite, and the last person he expected to fall for.So then why does every imaginable scenario for taking down their common enemy end with Ghost in his arms?
by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2026 | Science Fiction |
The Earth as we know it is about to end.Technology has developed to the point where a person can be placed in a Sleep State: a cross between suspended animation and a drug-induced coma.Just as the trial of the new technology is being completed, an unusual comet is discovered approaching Earth, bringing with it radiation that will wipe out all life on the planet. Soon after, the government builds a sleeper facility to save humankind from extinction, taking drastic steps to maintain secrecy of the project.But when the sleepers awaken, they discover that something has gone terribly wrong… and that the strange world around them is not the one they fell asleep in.Praise:????? – “Refreshingly original.”????? – “Just a couple of pages in and I was hooked. Great storytelling, interesting characters. A wonderful book.”????? -“An exciting adventure. I hope for more books like this.”
by Philip Eliot | Sep 10, 2026 | Fantasy |
Inspired by real-life events, The Unexpected Afterlife of Salon Rose is equal parts thrilling murder mystery and bittersweet coming of age story.College hopeful Salon Rose arrives to the Nowhere in Between, a way-station between life and death, only to learn she’s been murdered.Returning to the life she had before is not an option, but before Salon can move on, she is determined to discover who was responsible for her death.With the help of her new friends––all recently deceased-–and maybe even a fresh crush, Salon must learn to let go if she has any hope of getting out of there. Even if it means confronting some hard to swallow truths.A darkly funny, touching, suspenseful, and relatable story about moving on, forgiving ourselves, and finding hope in the future.“Salon Rose, with her wry and utterly relatable voice, pops off the page, as Amy B. Scher takes us on a gorgeous, layered journey that has us biting our nails wondering Who killed Salon? even as we’re also asking What does it mean to truly understand and love oneself? If the afterlife is anything like the playful, inventive, and profound vision presented in this stunning debut, maybe we’re all going to be okay.”- Lance Rubin, NYTimes best-selling author of 16 Forever and Denton Little’s Deathdate”The UNEXPECTED AFTERLIFE OF SALON ROSE will have you hooked from page one. It’s got everything: murder, mystery, new friends, new romance, not to mention one of the funniest voices I’ve read in ages. Who knew a book about death could be so hilarious and full of heart? This debut is not to be missed!” – Donna Freitas, internationally bestselling author of The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano and Her One Regret“A gripping mystery about what comes next. Told with true heart, this incredible novel covers love, death, and everything in between. I couldn’t put it down!”- Kiersten Hathcock, author of Little Voices, Cold Case Intuitive Medium, and Co-founder of the National Institute for Law and Justice“An accurate portrayal of what happens behind the yellow tape … and to those left behind. Like looking into a mirror on my own cases. A must-read.” – Detective Mark Pucci, Retired NYPD, Private Investigator
