by Philip Eliot | Jun 26, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Who buried Helen Lockwood in a shallow grave on South Manitou Island?Helen Lockwood’s boat was found drifting off Sleeping Bear Dunes with no one aboard. A year later her body was found in a shallow grave on South Manitou Island. She’d been in court, fighting with the Park Service who had condemned her family’s four hundred-acre orchard to make it part of the new Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Burr Lafayette, her lawyer, had kept the Park Service at bay for seven years, with no end in sight. Until Helen disappeared.After her body was found, her husband, Tommy, was arrested for her murder. It turns out that he’d been trying to sell the orchards to the Park Service ever since Helen went missing.Burr Lafayette, recently divorced and the deposed head of a major Detroit law firm, now finds himself defending Tommy. Burr, though, isn’t a criminal lawyer. A man at loose ends, he’s a brilliant litigator who prefers sailboats and dogs over courtrooms and clients.The prosecutor has damning evidence and Tommy may not have been the perfect husband, but Helen had many enemies. Burr is convinced there’s a clue somewhere in the dunes that will unlock the truth.• • •Critics call Cutter’s books “pure Michigan”.”Cutter is becoming the next Erle Stanley Gardner, master of courtroom drama…He has a knack of keeping the reader guessing with complex plotting, deceitful witnesses and romance set against the beautiful backdrop of the Sleeping Bear Dunes.”—Bill Castanier,Lansing City PulseIf you like John Grisham and Scott Turow, you’ll love Bear Bones. Bear Bones is the third book in the award winning Burr Lafayette mystery series.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 26, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A quaint town full of secrets. A string of bizarre occurrences. A psychic sleuth and her golden retriever…Jasmine Moore is a local favorite who is unusually gifted—she has random visions of the future that often portend disaster. She can also understand her loyal golden retriever. Literally.When a body is discovered in the small town of Blackwood Cove, Jasmine’s instincts tell her that there’s more to the story than meets the eye. Taking up the mantle of detective, she sets out on a path full of twists and turns to solve the baffling case.Sifting through decades of forgotten town history and long-buried secrets, she soon discovers that everyone has something to hide…Time is running out, and Jasmine needs to unearth the startling truth before the town is shaken to its core yet again.”The story has a Nancy Drew style to it… fun and upbeat with a mystery that’s intriguing, engaging, and is perfectly fitted to the witty duo of Luffy and Jasmine… funny, charming, lighthearted”–5 Stars, Readers’ FavoritePaws in the Action is the first book in the Pet Psychic Cozy Mysteries series. If you adore intriguing cozy mysteries with quiet seaside towns and a sprinkling of the paranormal, then you won’t want to miss out on Jaz and Luffy’s fun and unforgettable adventures.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 25, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
The BRAND NEW breathtakingly gorgeous getaway novel from Emma Burstall, the bestselling author of Beneath the Lemon Trees ?? Perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan!Can one magical Crete villa change everything?Now her children have moved out, Edie has begun to feel lonely in the home she shares with her husband. She hopes returning to Crete, where she and Ralph spent their honeymoon, will help heal the growing rift between them.And when Edie stumbles upon the website for the Villa Ariadne, with its breathtaking views and peaceful surroundings, it feels like the perfect place to spend a week together, along with their closest friends Mac and Hannah. But then, Edie invites a fifth guest: her feisty, independent colleague Jessica, with unexpected consequences.It’s clear from the moment they arrive that the villa is special, and under the golden Greek sun, Edie hopes to rekindle the relationship she’s felt slipping away from her. But when conflict arises between two of her fellow guests, will Edie be prepared for revelations that could change her life forever?Readers have fallen in love with Emma Burstall’s gorgeous novels:’With a delightful Greek backdrop and an enticing mix of a fractured family, strained friendships, plus a healthy dose of mystery, love and loss, Beneath the Lemon Trees is a gorgeous summer escape’ Kate Frost’A wonderful escapist novel – mysteries, revelation and happy endings make it a perfect summer read’ Rachel Burton’Brilliant’ Phillipa Ashley’A novel to lose yourself in’ Faith Hogan’Step into a world of pure escapism in this gripping tale of family secrets, sibling rivalry and summer romance’ Chat Magazine’A charming, warm-hearted read… Pure escapism’ Alice Peterson’Burstall is a great writer, and this is not your usual run-of-the-mill chick lit… I was gripped from the start’ Daily Mail’Burstall has a true knack for transporting you to her world’ Jane Corry‘Wow, what an incredible rollercoaster of a read! From the minute I picked up this book, I was swept away by the vividly described landscapes and mouthwatering descriptions of Crete’s delectable cuisine.’ Reader review ??????????‘Fabulous, fabulous book, loved every minute of it. The storyline, the varied characters. The setting made me feel I was on holiday.’ Reader review ??????????‘Loved it. A magical villa, a broken family, a dead best friends husband being awkward, beautiful food descriptions, clear blue seas. Just read and escape. Perfect for September blues.’ Reader review ??????????‘Heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measures! I loved this book so much and could relate to it and the characters! Beautifully written, really made you feel like you were right there in Greece!’ Reader review ??????????‘A charming book about marriage, grief, friendship and parenting, all set in a charming villa under the Cretan sun.’ Reader review ??????????‘What a lovely story, full of loss and grief, love and hope.’ Reader review ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Jun 25, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
‘Wow!!!! Just flipping wow!!!!… Absolutely LOVED it!!… Fantastic… Absolutely addictive, humorous, cosy, page-turning… I completely devoured it in one sitting… I just could not put it down… Hooked!’ Bookworm86, ?????Meet Martin Maxwell: octogenarian, dog lover and amateur sleuth.For most residents at Twilight Lodge, a picture-perfect retirement home by the sea, their days are filled with jigsaws, endless cups of tea and afternoon karaoke. But when Martin discovers that three residents have died in less than two weeks, all with clean bills of health, he suspects foul play. Trouble is, no-one believes him.Martin knows he needs expert help and who better than fellow ‘Lodger’ Albie – Martin’s arch-nemesis back when they worked for a secret government organisation. With the life of his puzzle-loving sweetheart Barbara under threat, Albie reluctantly agrees to join forces.The unlikely duo comb every last corner of the home and discover several possible culprits. From surly carer Shane to strict physio Olga, and even high-flying local developer Tommy, it appears there are many with a motive for murder.But when they uncover a clue which can only be solved by the Lodge’s strongest puzzler, will it be enough for Martin and Albie to stop a killer in their tracks before it’s too late?An absolutely hilarious and heartwarming cozy mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood, Jesse Q. Sutanto and Only Murders in the Building.What readers are saying about The Armchair Detectives:‘I absolutely loved this book from start to finish. I read this all in a day as I simply couldn’t put it down… I know it’s a good read when I literally laugh out loud.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘OMG, this book is an absolute vibe! It’s so wholesome and cozy… I loved it from the start right to the very end.’ _lazymumreads, ?????‘Will keep you on the edge of your seat… Gripping… Simply irresistible!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Had me laughing out loud… I loved this book so much!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Heartwarming story – a cozy mystery that had me laughing out loud… It’s a perfect read for fans of cozy mysteries, clever characters, and a good dose of humor.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘One of the most fun books I have read in a while… I found myself legit laughing out loud… Brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘An unputdownable blend of humor, mystery, and heart… A plot that keeps you guessing until the final page. A must-read.’ NetGalley reviewer‘Fantastic… I had a really hard time putting the book down when I had to do other things. Outstanding.’ B for Book Review, ?????‘A mystery that pulls you in – you not only wonder who the killer is, but who the main sleuth really is as well! Great fun.’ Faith Martin‘An absolute delight… Heartwarming… Addictive… Irresistibly charming – a book that makes you feel like you’ve been invited into a very entertaining secret club.’ Dreism‘Never has murder been so much fun. An absolute hoot! Brilliant! I tore through it!’ Milly Johnson
by Philip Eliot | Jun 25, 2026 | Historical Romance |
A nobleman seeking his Highlands birthright is surprised to meet his bride in New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney’s When the Laird Returns.”Through scrupulous historical detail and fluid prose, Ranney brings eighteenth-century Scotland to life in a vivid story that engages the reader from start to finish.” —Publishers WeeklyAlisdair McRae is descended from Scottish lairds and the rightful inheritor of his family’s expansive estate in the Highlands. But the land now lies in the hands of Magnus Drummond, a nobleman who demands a high price for Alisdair to reclaim it—a vast sum of money, and his daughter’s hand in marriage.Iseabal Drummond has spent her life bound to her father’s malicious whims, and she cannot think her sudden engagement has been arranged out of kindness. Now, she’s expected to trust a stranger who has never set foot in his ancestral home as a husband, surrendering any chance for having her own freedom.While neither Alisdair nor Iseabal wanted a marriage of convenience, it isn’t long before they discover they are kindred spirits. And as their friendship blossoms into an unexpected love, Iseabal’s father threatens to ruin their happily ever after. . .”Karen Ranney writes with power, passion, and dramatic flair.” —New York Times bestselling author Stephanie LaurensThe Highland LordsOne Man’s LoveWhen the Laird ReturnsThe Invisible MacRaeTo Love a Scottish LordSo In Love
