by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2025 | History, Politics & Culture |
Who was the first king of England? Did Henry I assassinate his brother? How did ‘Bloody Mary’ reinstate Roman Catholicism?For more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. Kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions.In this fascinating book, Cath Senker delves into the extraordinary history of the British monarchy and its host of kings, queens and pretenders. There have been benevolent rulers, violent ones, religious fanatics, brilliant economists, masters of diplomacy and the power hungry. But whether they have abused their power or used it for good, each monarch has played a part in the rich tapestry of British history, coping with both international and civil wars, rebellions and criticism.The Kings & Queens of Britain introduces a thousand-year history, providing rich biographical detail of Britain’s remarkable monarchs.
by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2025 | Historical Fiction |
Winner – IRDA 2024 Historical Fiction awardShe will risk everything to expose the truth1943 – Bletchley Park, EnglandMae Webster, immersed in the clandestine world of codebreaking at Bletchley Park, is recruited to help unveil a spy who’s on the brink of exposing Britain’s most guarded secret: the cracking of the Enigma code. As war rages around her, Mae’s life takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with the enigmatic New Zealand war photographer Jack Knight. Their relationship develops at pace, but tragedy strikes when one of Jack’s photographs risks unmasking an elusive double agent.1989 – Berlin, GermanyRachel Talbot, a globetrotting photojournalist, ventures into the heart of a fractured Berlin in search of the Stasi officer whom her beloved grandmother Mae blames for betraying their family. Rachel finds herself entangled in the East German uprising and is irresistibly drawn to a charismatic activist. As the Cold War threatens to boil over, Rachel races to expose a traitor before it’s too late.Perfect for fans of The Rose Code.
by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2025 | Historical Fiction |
A fantastically gripping story of love and betrayal, told with the masterful skill of a passionate storyteller. It kept me riveted until the last page!’ BARBARA ERSKINE’Anne O’Brien crosses swathes of time seamlessly. A gorgeous bouquet of a novel. Stunning’ CAROL McGRATH’Tremendous and engrossing’ NICOLA CORNICKALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR…The Welsh Marches, 1301Strong-willed heiress Johane de Geneville is married to Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, at just fifteen years old.Soon Johane finds herself swept up in a world of treacherous court politics and dangerous secrets as her husband deposes Edward II and rules England alongside Queen Isabella.Yet when Roger is accused of treason, she is robbed of her freedom and must survive catastrophic events in her fight for justice – with her life, and her children’s, hanging in the balance…Will she pay for her husband’s mistakes, or will she manage to escape from a terrible fate?Readers love Anne O’Brien:’I was spellbound throughout!’ ?????’Vividly real and unforgettable’ ?????’Truly captivating’ ?????’If you love historical heroines and women battling to survive against all the odds, this is for you!’ ?????’Superbly written, a jolly good read!’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Come to Seawolf Beach where with love, laughter, and a bit of magic, anything is possible.In the charming town of Seawolf Beach, Mississippi, Coltrane Hart leads a quiet life as the owner of a record store located in an old train depot that seems to draw in ghosts who can’t or won’t move on as they should. There he navigates his ability to see the spirits that linger in the world of the living. When his childhood friend’s little sister Anna Miller arrives to help her mother prepare to move, Colt tries his best to keep his distance. He doesn’t need even one more complication in his life. He fails.As a teenager Anna had a schoolgirl crush on Colt, when a few years age difference made her young love impossible. They’re adults now, both unattached and available. It isn’t long before she begins to wonder… maybe a fling is in order. He’s still hot, even if he does have an odd habit of talking to empty spaces.Colt soon stumbles onto a chilling truth: Anna’s brother Jack didn’t leave Seawolf Beach five years earlier, as everyone believed. He didn’t walk away from his family. He was murdered. Driven by a desire for justice Colt delves into the mystery, unknowingly awakening a dangerous adversary intent on burying the past.As Colt and Anna embark on a journey to uncover the truth, their bond deepens. Love blossoms against a backdrop of small town secrets that threaten their chances of starting a new life together. Will their new love withstand the truth of Jack’s final days and Colt’s well-guarded secret?
by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
This box set includes all five books in the Harper Shadow Academy series. Buckle up for a magical ride full of adventure, suspense, and heart-wrenching romance.She didn’t ask for powers. Now, they might kill her.Homeschooled all my life to care for my mother, I reluctantly accept an offer to attend the local university.Little did I know, it’s a facade concealing a supernatural academy.Suddenly thrust into a world of magic, I discover I’m not human, and neither are the four enigmatic men vying for my attention: the brooding vampire, the mysterious witch, the gentle giant werewolf, and the sweet one whose nature eludes me.As I grapple with newfound powers and a lifelong truth I had never been willing to accept, I uncover dark forces that have kept them hidden. But with revelation comes consequence, and I soon realize the curses I’ve unleashed may jeopardize not only my fate but the entire magical realm.With malevolent forces closing in, I’m forced to confront my deepest fears and make a choice that will shape the destiny of us all.NOW A COMPLETED 5-BOOK SERIES! Slow burn, steam increases with series.Includes:Hidden Magic: Book OneCursed Magic: Book TwoWicked Magic: Book ThreeAncient Magic: Book FourSacred Magic: Book FiveAnd exclusive bonus content!
