by Philip Eliot | Dec 19, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Man up and come out of hiding—or the dream dies.Rufus Miller traded New York fame and glamour for the peace and silence of the Black Hills. Knocked off his pinnacle of success by a diagnosis of skin cancer, he’s found purpose crafting Dream Houses—rustic forest cottages where people tuck their wishes down tiny chimneys. But he’s not making them for himself.Every sale brings him closer to keeping his promise of building a home-away-from-home for families with children being treated at the hospital where his brother died. Thanks to a greedy money manager, Rufus is racing against time and a dwindling bank account. Accessing the global Christmas market could save everything—if he can find someone to help him sell his art without exposing the identity he’s worked so hard to bury.Enter Rachel Grey, starting over after a soul-crushing divorce from her charismatic pro golfer husband. She’s walked away from a high-finance career she despised, and is desperate to prove she can rebuild herself on her own terms.Is her new client a living, breathing Sasquatch—or Santa Claus in the making?When Rachel discovers Rufus’s handcrafted Dream Houses, she sees her golden ticket to a splashy marketing win. There’s just one problem: the hirsute, monosyllabic artist behind them would rather stay hidden than step into any spotlight.As they begin to work together, Rachel finds herself drawn to the quiet strength behind his walls. And Rufus, who swore he’d never let anyone close again, discovers that Rachel sees him for who he is…or, rather, the man she thinks he is. With a holiday gala looming, Rufus must choose: protect his secret and lose everything, or risk his heart and his identity for the legacy that matters most—and the woman who’s shown him that healing isn’t the same as hiding and second chances come in unexpected packages.Savor this sweet holiday romance where a bit of Christmas magic reminds two lost souls that love is the reason for the season.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 19, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
My wife and I have a happy marriage.She’s a good mother.She would never abandon our family.I don’t know her at all.I work nights so it’s almost 3 a.m. when I get home. It’s day ten of the heatwave and even this late, the air is suffocating.Inside the house, the only sound is our five-month-old daughter, crying in her crib.I wait for Em’s footsteps on the landing. I listen out for her soothing voice.Any second now.There’s nothing. I check our bedroom. I wait for the mound of crumpled blankets to move. The bed is empty.It’s the middle of the night. My wife is gone and she left our baby here. All alone.A tense and gripping psychological thriller. Perfect for fans of The Mother, The Wrong Daughter and The Night She Disappeared.The Husband was previously published in audio as The Rain by B. B. Thomas.Readers love The Husband by Darren O’Sullivan:????? ‘I could not put it down as I was so enticed by the story. It is an excellent exercise in getting inside the heads of the characters . . . very well written.’ Audible reviewer????? ‘I frigging loved this, very tense and chilling with twists along the way. Towards the end you are just waiting for that truth to be revealed and it’s very much the WOW moment but if I’m honest the whole story was a WOW moment for me.’ Audible reviewer????? ‘Loved this. Great book, kept me guessing to the end. Loved it all. I was totally invested in the characters but didn’t see the twists in the plot coming.’ Audible reviewer????? ‘Really enjoyed the story and the twists and turns, fantastic reading.’ Audible reviewer????? ‘The Husband had me gripped from the beginning, the twist, I did not see coming and it was just amazing!!’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘Great read!! Wow! Some wild twists and turns in this book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one! This book had suspense, murder, mystery, gaslighting, intrigue, and a great who done it! The story was very interesting and kept me glued to my kindle! I highly recommend reading this book!’ Debbie B.????? ‘It was really a rollercoaster of a read! . . . The ending oh my gosh it was stopped me in my tracks I couldn’t believe it! I’d highly recommend this book!’ NetGalley Reviewer
by Philip Eliot | Dec 19, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Falling in love is risky. This Christmas, it might be deadly.Three years ago, Bea Hazelwood jilted humble cowboy Griff Jameson to please her well-to-do family. Now she’s broke and applying for a job at the inn he owns.Griff doesn’t need Bea stirring up old feelings while he’s tracking a gang of train robbers. Secrecy is key to serving as an undercover detective. But Bea’s sharp wit, secret family recipes, and signature stubborn streak make it difficult to keep his heart — or his cover story about a fake second engagement — intact. All too soon, she, her Christmas Book Club friends, and a nosy cat are sniffing out clues to his case that land them in grave danger.If you love sweet and swoony cowboys, cozy mysteries, and a furry amateur sleuth with plenty of cattitude, then the case files of the Christmas Book Club are purr-fect for you!
by Philip Eliot | Dec 19, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
‘Fantastic… A real page-turner, with so many twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????Amateur sleuth Eve Mallow is enjoying a very well-deserved holiday in a charming cottage with her new husband. But murder never takes a break… Nestled among the trees of a gorgeous country estate, Hideaway House is the perfect place for a holiday – complete with roof terrace, cosy fireplace and four-poster bed. It’s been a labour of love for charismatic Duncan Blake, who shot to fame thanks to his TV shows restoring old buildings, and he’s hoping his hard work will pay off with a good review.Despite her misgivings – Eve can’t be bought! – she packs up Robin and dachshund Gus and heads to Kesham. But from the beginning it’s the holiday from hell. First, she finds a threatening note warning her that Hideaway House has history…And then Duncan is found dead at the bottom of a ditch. But who wanted to demolish the building expert? Was it his keen apprentice, who was working for free? His wife, who gave up her dreams to follow his? Or the owner of nearby Kesham Hall, whose relationship with Duncan was on decidedly rocky foundations?Brick by brick, Eve gathers her evidence: a missing murder weapon, a long-lost daughter, and the secret sabotage of Duncan’s plans. But can she nail the killer before she digs herself into a deadly hole? A completely gripping English cozy mystery, full of charm and puzzling clues, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Agatha Christie and Emylia Hall. See what readers are saying about the Eve Mallow series: ‘Page-turning, fantastic… Perfect… An addictive cozy mystery that kept me guessing all the way through… Clear your schedules as once you’ve picked this up you won’t be able to put it down!!… Amazing… I LOVED it.’ Bookworm86, ?????‘I loved… Pulled me in from the very beginning… I couldn’t wait to find out whodunnit. I was flying through the pages at a rapid speed, as my heartbeat quickened, and my mind raced… Perfect… Wonderful… I loved it.’ PageTurners, ?????‘Utterly delightful!… The perfect cozy murder mystery… Keeps you on your toes!… I highly recommend this to the armchair detectives of the world!’ The Two Quills‘I loved this book…Everything an old-fashioned sleuthing ought to be… I flew through the pages.’ Shalini’s Books & Reviews, ?????‘I have fallen head over heels… Perfect… Kept me hooked the whole way through, there were so many twists and turns… Truly brilliant… I ended up dreaming about it as I was thinking about it so much.’ So Many Books So Little Time, ?????‘Drags the reader right into the plot from day one. She writes so vividly… I can almost imagine I’m on the dunes walking Gus, an inspiration of a dog that steals the show… A Marplesque amateur sleuth.’ Jenny O’Brien, ?????‘Had me hooked and glued to the pages immediately… If you are a fan of cozy mysteries I can’t recommend this series enough. Pure entertainment all round… wonderful.’ Once Upon a Time Book Reviews, ?????‘Stepping into the pages of a new Eve Mallow mystery is like stepping into your favourite well-worn comfy slippers… Deliciously moreish… If you haven’t already discovered this series then what are you waiting for???’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I absolutely love it!… Exceptional… Had me up into the early hours… I just couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Dec 19, 2025 | Mystery |
What really happened to the last Duchess of Blackmoore?Lenora, a lonely orphan with a mysterious gift, has resigned herself to a life of solitude. A surprise proposal from a Scottish duke brightens her prospects, but the offer comes with a dark request. She must use her ability to communicate with the dead to investigate the mystery behind the duke’s first wife’s suicide.When she arrives at the eerie castle, with its blackening stones, she cannot deny the unease that shrouds it as thickly as the fog. As she delves deeper into the secrets hidden within the castle walls, Lenora finds herself trapped in a chilling situation where her own life hangs in the balance. If she doesn’t solve the mystery, she might fall victim to the same fate as her predecessor.If you like strong heroines, family secrets, and twisty mysteries, you’ll love book 1 in Nellie H. Steele’s historical mystery series.Transport yourself into a world of suspense and secrets. Read now and immerse yourself today!
