by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
A Love to Call Her Own It’s been two years since Jessy Lawrence lost her husband in Afghanistan, and she’s never fully recovered. Drowning her sorrows didn’t help, and neither did the job she’d hoped would give her a sense of purpose. Now trying to rebuild her life, she finds solace in her best friends, fellow military wives who understand what it’s like to love-and lose-a man in uniform . . . and the memory of one stolen night that makes her dream of a second chance at love. Dalton Smith has known more than his fair share of grief. Since his wife’s death, he revels in the solitude of his cattle ranch. But try as he might, he can’t stop thinking about the stunning redhead and the reckless, passionate night they shared. He wasn’t ready before, but Dalton sees now that Jessy is the only woman who can mend his broken heart. So how will he convince her to take a chance on him?
by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
‘I couldn’t put it down! I was hooked from the start… a must-read for sure and I will be recommending this book to everyone!… Loved it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????She stole my name. Now she’s dead. Am I next?As we gather by the graveside, I can’t help but notice the other guests take in my every move. I don’t recognise anyone, and I wish I hadn’t come. But I’ve fallen on hard times, and I’m hoping that whoever sent me the anonymous invite is going to explain why it was so important I attend.And then I see it – the name on the gravestone: Alice Anderson. My blood turns to ice.That’s my name.I haven’t used it for three years, and I didn’t think anyone knew about my past. Who took my name and what do they want from me?I can’t fall apart now. So I force my hands to stop shaking and start studying each face in the congregation.Did I just walk into a trap? Am I in danger? I only know one thing for sure, I’ll do whatever it takes to protect my secret, and my life… This totally addictive page-turner from bestselling author Helen H. Durrant is perfect for fans of The Housemaid, Gone Girl and The Perfect Marriage. Prepare to be hooked from the very first page. What readers are saying about The Funeral:‘Absolutely loved this!… I was hooked from the beginning… kept me guessing until the end and beyond!… it’s a must-read!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘I couldn’t put it down! It kept me guessing and frantically turning the pages! Wow!… kept me on pins and needles for this whole book. I loved it!… drew me in immediately I couldn’t put it down!… Love, love, loved it!’ Arcreviews_by_m, ?????‘Addictive and completely unputdownable… will have you glued to your seat.’ NetGalley reviewer‘Love, love, loved this… A fab read with me screaming throughout… Got my heart racing.’ Kelsey4440, ?????‘Excellent… Comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your socks!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Wow… Fast-paced and twisty, turny, creepy, twirly, in all the best thriller ways.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I was drawn in right from the start… Had me on edge, waiting to find out what was going to happen… I held my breath!’ Goodreads reviewer‘Had me hooked right at the start… Had me on the edge of my seat.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Absolutely brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘A total rollercoaster… You’re in for a wild ride.’ Lizz_reviewsbooks‘Kept me flipping pages, needing to know how it all came together. I felt every word of this one in my bones.’ Thehappyhippymamaa, ?????‘A real page-turner.’ Goodreads reviewer‘A whirlwind of a read… with an explosive ending.’ Live_love_read‘Amazing, gripping thriller… Hooked from the start. Amazing!!!’ Nath.readingadventures, ?????
by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
They were supposed to be pretending. But what if the spark was real?Dr. Max Lange has it all. His dream job in the ER, deep ties to his hometown of River’s Edge, and a life filled with purpose. But lately, something feels like it’s missing. When a visiting doctor pulls him in for a hot kiss and asks him to play along in order to avoid unwanted attention from a hospital administrator, Max knows exactly what he wants and needs—the lovely Dr. Mitchell.After a tragic error shakes her confidence beyond repair, Dr. Lauren Mitchell has abandoned her career in cardiothoracic surgery and instead works as a lead medical consultant for a top cardiovascular technology company. She enjoys her simple life on the road—no ties, no risks, no regrets.When a violent storm throws her into service at St. Mark’s hospital, Max has only a few days to prove to Lauren that they belong together, while she must reevaluate her career…and her life. Will Max’s love be enough to make River’s Edge and Max her home?A poignant, feel-good romance about finding courage, forgiveness, and home—right where you least expect it.
by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Atmospheric, all-new crime fiction set in this Northern Ireland city—from Lee Child, Arlene Hunt, Steve Cavanagh, Gerard Brennan, and more. During the decades of the Troubles, Belfast was plagued with riots, bombings, and other violence, and armored vehicles patrolled the streets—a daily darkness that is reflected in the personality of the city. New York Times–bestselling author Lee Child calls it “the most noir place on earth.” This collection of short stories in the “acclaimed noir series” provides not only a compelling read for fans of mystery and suspense and an opportunity to discover some new must-read authors, but a portrait of the moody, murderous history of Belfast (Publishers Weekly). Featuring brand-new stories by Glenn Patterson, Eoin McNamee, Garbhan Downey, Lee Child, Alex Barclay, Brian McGilloway, Ian McDonald, Arlene Hunt, Ruth Dudley Edwards, Claire McGowan, Steve Cavanagh, Lucy Caldwell, Sam Millar, and Gerard Brennan “The works are short, allowing readers to savor each snippet or devour the entire compelling book in a day, depending on just how deliciously gloomy they’re feeling.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review) “All the stories are compelling and well executed . . . Great writing for fans of noir and short stories, with some tales close to perfection.” —Library Journal (starred review) “The choices made by editors McKinty and Neville celebrate lowlifes, convicts, hookers, private eyes, cops and reporters, and, above all, the gray city at the heart of each story.” —Kirkus Reviews
by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
After the heir to a frozen-food fortune gets iced, Nero Wolfe’s right-hand man becomes a suspect:“Goldsborough does a masterly job with the Wolfe legacy” (Booklist). When Lily Rowan doesn’t laugh at his jokes, Archie Goodwin knows something’s wrong. Her niece Noreen has been running around with Sparky Linville, a club-hopping bad boy who’s the terror of Manhattan nightlife, and the last time she went out with him, Noreen wasn’t herself when she came home. All she would tell her aunt was that she had been assaulted. Springing into action, Goodwin waits for Linville outside of Morgana’s, a chrome-and-glass palace that sits like a wart on Second Avenue. They nearly come to blows, but Linville’s bodyguard intervenes, and Goodwin retreats to plan his next move. In the morning, Linville is dead, and Goodwin is the chief suspect. For years he has helped rotund genius Nero Wolfe out of jams, and now it’s time for the master detective to return the favor.
