by Philip Eliot | Jun 25, 2026 | Mystery |
A murder, a mystery, and magic reborn
In the quaint coastal town of Verbena Bay, where subtle magic hums beneath cobblestone streets, sixty-three-year-old witch healer Destiny Earley finds her peaceful life upended. Her fall begins not with gentle fall breezes, but with the unsettling awakening of her grandmother’s sentient broom, an ancient magical tool stirring after decades of dormancy, hinting at a forgotten threat.
When the mayor is found brutally murdered in the town park, the crime scene radiates a chilling, corrosive hatred that is clearly not of this world. Destiny, along with her best friend Esme, a kitchen witch, and Sheriff Max Jessep, an old friend aware of their gifts, realize this is no ordinary investigation.
Can Destiny find the killer and protect Verbena Bay?
Will the very shadows consume the town her ancestors fought to contain, jeopardizing not only her community but also the next generation of magic-users she’s destined to mentor?
Dust and Destiny is a gripping tale of mystery, inherited magic, and the enduring strength of community in the face of ancient evil.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 25, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Separated by loss. . .reunited by duty…
When Lieutenant Ambrosia “Sia” Soto returns from an investigation into a “pilot error” case aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. James McCloud, she comes face to face with NCIS Special Agent and former lover, Christophe Vargas, the man who was involved in an F-18 Fighter Jet accident that took her brother’s life six years ago. But when another incident aboard the carrier involves the death of a senator’s son whose plane crashed into the deck on a routine training mission, she’s now required to return to the carrier with Chris in tow to face a cunning and dangerous foe. Bombarded both personally and professionally, Sia must trust her instincts and suppress the feelings that surface for her enigmatic and sexy partner.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 24, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
At this stable, the horses are safe. The humans aren’t.Already drowning in a bitter divorce and fighting to save her ranch from creditors, horse trainer Michaela Bancroft is no stranger to hard times, but nothing could prepare her for the morning she stumbles upon her beloved uncle Lou impaled by a pitchfork in her horse’s stall. Determined to find his killer, Michaela begins pulling at the threads of his hidden life: a shadowy artificial insemination breeding program, whispered affairs, and unexplained payments to unknown hands.But the deeper she digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Even the people she trusts most, her veterinarian and confidant Ethan Slater and her free-spirited roommate Camden, can’t be ruled out. And despite the warnings of rugged detective Jude Davis, Michaela refuses to stop.Now the killer has noticed. And she’s next.Saddled with Trouble is a propulsive murder mystery woven through with slow-burn romance, set against the sun-scorched backdrop of Southern California horse country. Saddle up for murder, romance, and unexpected twists.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 24, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
An emotional and angsty brother’s best friend hockey romance from bestselling author L A Cotton.Are you ready to fall in love with a Laker?When Aurora Hart moves in with her brother and his two teammates, it’s only supposed to be a temporary fix.Enter Noah Holden.Cocky. Heartbreaker. With enough game to have every girl on campus falling at his feet.When Noah’s best friend asks him to look out for his sister, he doesn’t expect to find her so resistant to his charm.Or find himself so interested in his new housemate.He’s Lakeshore U’s biggest player.She’s quirky, shy, and one hundred percent not his type.Can Noah help Rory let go of the insecurities holding her back from embracing life?Or will he be unable to break the ice around her heart?*Break the Ice is a 100,000-word standalone novel set in the Lakeshore U series. It deals with sensitive issues that may be triggering for some readers. Recommended for readers 18+
by Philip Eliot | Jun 24, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
The past is coming back from the dead to confront her…FBI Agent Cassidy Knox thought she’d get a fresh start at the animal sanctuary she inherited in the Florida Everglades. One filled more with the romance of a budding relationship than the horrors of her career. But she was wrong.After she’s woken in the dead of night by a terrifying home invasion, she finds herself thrust back into a nightmare when she realizes that the intruders were there for something specific… and whatever it was, she forced them to leave without it. Desperate to figure out what they were after before they return, her search for answers finds her forced to confront a dangerous conspiracy linked to her family—one with truths that change everything she thought she knew about her past.When her childhood sweetheart mysteriously goes missing, Cassidy finds herself drawn even deeper into a treacherous labyrinth of lies, alone in a game of survival. With trust a luxury she can’t afford, she doesn’t know who to turn to, only that the wrong decision could be her last. Torn between her instincts and growing paranoia, she races against time to save everything she holds dear, but will she be able to unravel the deadly web of deception before more lives are lost? Or will she fall victim to a fatal betrayal?Prepare yourself for a gritty, page-turning mystery packed with high-stakes, dark secrets, and breathless suspense. A twisty edge-of-your-seat romantic crime thriller that will leave you trusting no one.
