by Philip Eliot | Jun 5, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton introduces her most delightful cozy mystery series yet—with a little romance, a little magic and a whole lot of chocolate! With nearly 2 million books sold and downloaded in more than 110 countries, see what the fuss is all about! Samantha Sweet breaks into houses for a living. But when she encounters a dying woman in one such house and a backyard grave at another, handsome deputy Beau Cardwell shows up and—well, things get complicated.A small mural painted inside a closet in the abandoned house provides clues and Sam is caught up in Beau’s investigation. A fortune in artwork, a bogus will, and a wooden box that seems to give Sam powers she never dreamed she possessed— it all adds up to a dynamic paranormal romantic mystery.Then, there is all that chocolate! Sam’s real goal in life is to use her elegant baking skills to open her own pastry shop, Sweet’s Sweets. She’s gaining quite the reputation as a baker with a magical touch, but a few obstacles stand in her way. Her grown daughter shows up on her doorstep—jobless and homeless; her bank account is at an all-time low; and trying to work from the tiny cramped kitchen in her home is becoming impossible. Somehow, Sam copes and she finds that her dreams might just have a chance of coming true.Readers are raving about these lighthearted, relaxing, well-written books—Samantha may not be young, beautiful or have the perfect body, but she is intelligent, independent, and hard working, the kind of person you feel you already know. Praise for Connie Shelton’s mysteries:“Wow, this was an incredible book!”—5 stars on Amazon”Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.” –The Midwest Book Review “Shelton, a major success for Intrigue, can only expand her fan base with this solid effort.” — Publisher’s Weekly”Shelton continues to combine suspenseful storytelling with sensitive portrayals of complex family relationships.” –Booklist “Shelton again has done a superb job in bringing New Mexico to life.” — Albuquerque Journal”Connie Shelton has another winner!” — The Book Report* * *USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton is the author of three ongoing mystery series. In the Samantha Sweet cozy mystery books, Connie draws upon her own love of baking (and eating) pastries to bring a sweet element to the business of solving crimes for her new female sleuth. Her original series features female accountant and part-time sleuth, Charlie Parker and her loyal sidekick dog, in a series that is now eighteen books strong. And her Heist Ladies series features a group of women friends who steal stuff … from the bad guys! Connie and her husband live in northern New Mexico with their two dogs. Visit her author website to sign up for her newsletter.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 5, 2025 | General Nonfiction |
A New York Times bestselling author’s “riveting, revealing and insightful” true crime account of a bad marriage, divorce, and murder in Arizona (New York Times bestselling author Suzy Spencer).Artist and therapist Carol Kennedy thought she had married her soulmate. But even when she was pregnant, her husband Steve DeMocker wouldn’t stop sleeping around, including with their midwife and multiple nannies. After Carol finally divorced him, het body was found bludgeoned to death in her Arizona ranch home. Steve was the prime suspect. Yet it took the authorities months to arrest him—and years to convict . . .Packed with twists and turns, this powerful real-life account reveals every bizarre detail of this compelling case. It is a chilling chronicle of emotional abuse by a controlling husband, and an unforgettable story of a woman who paid the ultimate price for leaving a bad marriage. This edition includes investigation photos.“A compelling crime story—dark, twisty, riveting.”—M. William Phelps“Prepare to be hooked . . . a spellbinder.”—Katherine Ramsland
by Philip Eliot | Jun 5, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Dive into the Amazon bestselling paranormal fantasy romance series that has readers captivated everywhere, and get ready to meet your next book boyfriends… Welcome to Hollow Hills, where the beautiful are lethal, the monsters walk among us, and the secrets and lies are as thick as the fog that blankets the town.My name is Jemma Blackburn, and I have a secret. I know vampires are real. I know because I watched one murder my father eight months ago. They tried to convince me it didn’t happen—that I’d lost touch with reality due to trauma—but I know what I saw was real.Whisked away to live with my estranged uncle in a foggy little town off the coast of British Columbia, Hollow Hills is now the place I call home. It was supposed to be my chance at a normal life—a chance to bury the past and start over. But everyone around me is keeping their own secrets, whispering lies into my ears like promises. And one of them is about to turn my entire world upside down.I thought I had it all figured out. I thought I knew who I was. The truth is, I didn’t know the half of it. There’s a reason these vampires are still after me, why they will always hunt me. And apparently, my blood is the key to all of it.Because in a world where angels can’t always be trusted, and vampires aren’t the worst thing lurking in the shadows, choosing the wrong side—or the wrong guy—has never been so deadly.INCEPTION is the enthralling first installment in The Marked Saga, a dark paranormal fantasy romance filled with swoon-worthy romance, angsty drama, cutthroat villains, and jaw-dropping twists that will keep you guessing until the very last page.Perfect for fans of the following tropes: Slow-Burn Romances Morally Gray Antiheros Enemies-to-Lovers Fated Mates/Soulmates Love Triangles/MFM Soft/Flawed Heroines Secret Supernatural Society Unique Magic Systems Vampire Blood-Play Forbidden Love*This book is YA/NA crossover and increases in steam throughout the course of the series.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 5, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Experience all the love, courage, danger and passion as three courageous women seek a new life and follow their dreams on the famous Oregon Trail with heroes who will melt your heart and make you fall in love.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 5, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
“Last Patient of the Night is M*A*S*H* meets Detective Harry Bosch. It’s a thriller that won’t disappoint.” –Gregory D. Lee, author of Stinger: An International ThrillerThe death of a nameless young woman in his emergency room spurs physician AJ Docker to seek answers. Together with his policeman friend and a police dog, he sets out on a quest for justice for his lost patient, but he discovers more questions than answers as he delves into the criminal world.Last Patient of the Night is an action packed thriller interspersed with lighthearted stories from the emergency room, featuring a cast of interesting characters.Gary Gerlacher’s experience as an emergency physician lends authenticity to the ER culture. His debut novel is the first in the AJ Docker series, and will leave you turning pages late into the night.
