by Philip Eliot | Jun 1, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
From the Amazon #1 bestselling authorA murdered guest. A villa full of secrets. One night that changes everything.Recently divorced Cerys thought buying a luxury Tuscan villa would be the fresh start she so desperately needed. But a year later, she’s struggling to move on from the pain of her past. Determined to make Villa Lucia a success, she’s pinned all her hopes on this season’s guests. Until one of them is found murdered in the villa’s infinity pool.Now, as the police descend on the property, the secrets of her guests begin to unravel, and Cerys is forced to confront her own demons. But can she uncover the truth about that fateful night before the paradise she’s built shatters around her?Once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop until you’ve uncovered the shocking truth hidden within the walls of this seemingly perfect Tuscan villa. Fans of The Housemaid, T.M. Logan and Gone Girl will be utterly gripped by this addictive, twisty, psychological thriller from multimillion-copy bestselling author Simon McCleave.Read what everyone is saying about Last Night at Villa Lucia:‘I was gripped by Simon McCleave’s dark, whodunnit, captivating in every way… You can feel the hum of the cicadas and the corrupting beauty of the Italian landscape. A perfect summer read.’ Abi Morgan, Emmy / BAFTA winning screenwriter of Netflix hit ‘Eric’ and BBC’s ‘The Split’‘Smart, evocative… full of the kinds of twist and surprises that makes a first-time reader into a lifelong fan. Terrific!’ Gregg Olsen‘Had me gripped from the first page to the last, outstanding!’ J M Dalgliesh‘Absolutely loved it. It was totally absorbing and I didn’t want to put it down. The setting was perfect and just superbly crafted… satisfying, stunning and stylish.’ Rachel Lynch‘Wow! What a fantastic plot! I could not put the book down once I began reading it… I will recommend it to everyone I know!’ Reader review, ?????‘Oh my gosh, this book was fantastic!! So many twists and turns, you never knew who did it until the very end! Kept me wanting to not put it down!’ Reader review, ?????‘I loved the setting of this book and I devoured it in one sitting as I was gripped to find out what would happen next as I eagerly turned the pages. I was hooked!’ Reader review, ?????‘Ohh this was a rollercoaster of a thriller. There was so many twists and turns I could not put it down once I stated I was gripped. It was full of suspense…’ Reader review, ?????‘A very satisfying twist at the end… a very enjoyable read and I would highly recommend it to fans of writers such as Lucy Foley and Lisa Jewell.’ Reader review, ?????‘Had me guessing to the end with all the plot twists and turns… A great murder mystery for the thriller lover in us all!’ Reader review, ?????‘This story had me hooked from the start.’ Reader review, ?????‘Wow, what a great book! It was so engaging and kept me turning pages until the very end!’ Reader review, ?????‘A page turner, keeping the reader guessing until the very end… a highly recommended beach read which has a satisfying depth.’ Reader review, ?????‘I was hooked from the very first line, it was very fast-paced!’ Reader review, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jun 1, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
A sexy, friends-to-lovers sports romance. If all they see are her scars – they aren’t looking hard enough.It was my home run ball that shattered her face.Right along with her modeling career.Now it’s my mission to help her rebuild her life.And get her to love the game that she hates.The game that dictates my life both on and off the field.But when the lines of our friendship become blurred, I worry she’ll just be another casualty of my three-strikes rule. The rule I have to protect my money, my future, my heart.No girl has ever broken it.I’ve never wanted one to.Until now.The question is … will I let her?Catching Caden is a standalone romance. It is Book One in The Perfect Game Series.Samantha Christy’s collections:The Mitchell Sisters SeriesPurple OrchidsWhite LiliesBlack RosesThe Stone Brothers SeriesStone RulesStone PromisesStone VowsThe Perfect Game SeriesCatching CadenBenching BradyStealing SawyerThe Men on Fire SeriesIgniting IvySparking SaraEngulfing EmmaThe Reckless Rockstar SeriesReckless ObsessionReckless InvitationReckless ReunionStandalonesBe My ReasonAbstract LoveFinding Mikayla***Amazon has named Samantha Christy an All-Star Author for being one of the most popular authors in Kindle Unlimited almost every month since 2018.***Her books are recommended for fans of authors such as L.J. Shen, Helen Hardt, Marie Force, J.S. Scott, Corinne Michaels, Lauren Landish, Vi Keeland, Nicole Snow, Nora Roberts, and E.L. James.About the AuthorSamantha Christy writes contemporary and new adult romance novels. She loves to write not only about millionaires and athletes, but extraordinary people, second-chance love, and deeply emotional issues. She loves to interact with readers so please look her up on social media.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 1, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
The exciting sequel to The Serpent’s Bridge…A serial killer is on the loose. With her insidious tattoo and venomous killer strike, they’re calling her the serpent woman.Two of the best in their field, LAPD Detective Anaya Nazario and FBI Supervising Special Agent Blake Huxley are forced to work together yet again, despite their strained romantic history and a baby on the way. Together on a nationwide hunt, they must find this serpent woman before she strikes again.But, as the cat-and-mouse chase evolves, Nazario and Huxley begin to realize that their killer is on a mission of vigilante justice and they must struggle with the question of who really deserves their justice: The killer, or her victims?This dark thriller delves into the sensitive topics of sex trafficking, child abuse, animal death, sexual assault, graphic violence, and dead bodies. Reader discretion is advised.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 1, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
A Montreal detective investigates when murder disturbs a college campus in this suspenseful mystery by the author of Seven Days Dead.“The best yet in one of my favorite series—I love Émile Cinq-Mars.”?Lee Child“Farrow once again showcases his hero’s sensitivity to subtleties of character. The perfect read-alike for Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache novels.” —BooklistA co-ed is found murdered on campus, her body scarcely touched. The killer paid meticulous attention to the aesthetics of his crime. Coincidentally (or not), a college custodian is also found dead.While an epic rainstorm assails the Holyoake, New Hampshire campus, overflowing rivers and taking down power lines, a third crime scene is revealed: a professor, formerly a spy, has been shot dead in his home. A mysterious note is found that warned him to run.Each victim is connected to the Dowbiggin School of International Relations, yet none seems connected to the other. The dead student was a close friend of Sergeant-Detective Émile Cinq-Mars’s niece, so he puts his nose in; when internecine battles between police departments create a rift, he covertly slips into the crevice so he can be involved in the investigation.Coming up against campus secrets, Émile Cinq-Mars must uncover the links between disparate groups quickly before the next victim is selected for an elaborate initiation into murder.“Excellent . . . John Verdon fans will be pleased by Farrow’s pitting of his well-rounded lead against a puzzle worthy of the detective’s acuity.”?Publishers Weekly (starred)“[A] tightly woven tale. . . . A combination of Spencer and Holmes, Émile is a wonderfully engaging character and in Perish the Day must employ each of his considerable skills to solve this disturbing and convoluted case. This series just keeps getting better.”?DP Lyle, award-winning author of the Jake Longly, Dub Walker, and Samantha Cody thriller series
by Philip Eliot | Jun 1, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
THE TYCOON MURDERER is the first book in a new time-travel romance/cozy mystery series set in the Pacific Northwest.
When Josie Matthews buys a Victorian mansion with a notorious past, she hopes to turn it into a successful inn. While she expects all the headaches of renovating an old house, she isn’t prepared to be sent back in time to the site of a double-murder which occurred at the mansion in 1929. While the murders were never solved, they were believed to have been committed by Wall Street financier, David Remington, forever known as the Tycoon Murderer.
At the height of the Roaring Twenties, David Remington has invited several friends and acquaintances to a house party, including a Chicago bootlegger and his moll, a Broadway playwright and his best friend, a corrupt U.S. Senator and his wife, a handsome silent screen star and a disgruntled federal agent. After a mysterious woman arrives uninvited, guests start dying one-by-one, making everyone wonder who will be next.
Determined to solve the murders before being sent back to her own time, Josie investigates the crimes and tries not to be the next victim. But the biggest mystery is whether David Remington was falsely accused or whether he truly is the Tycoon Murderer.
THE TYCOON MURDERER is a time-travel romance/cozy mystery with a retro flair. It contains mild violence, humor and a great deal of bootleg booze.
