by Philip Eliot | Sep 8, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A California D.A. handles a case of a baby lost and another found in this classic hard-boiled mystery by the author of the Perry Mason series.”The bestselling author of the century . . . a master storyteller.” —The New York TimesA late-night hit-and-run accident claims an infant’s life on a steep mountain road outside Madison City. What puzzles District Attorney Doug Selby is that the other car was stolen, driven out of town and back, and returned to the same spot . . .Then Selby receives a phone call from the bus depot. A woman claims she and her baby are in danger. When Selby and Sheriff Rex Brandon arrive at the depot, they find the child, but her mother is nowhere in sight. Their investigation leads to a hidden treasure in the cabin of a hermit, whose sister and brother-in-law own the stolen car.But when a body is found and more questions arise, Selby deduces the best way to catch the killer is to stop looking. Instead, he will make the killer come to him . . .Originally published in 1942.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 8, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
“Nail biting crescendo of an ending!” Reader Review ?????___________________To find the truth, she’ll have to read between the lines…Bookstore owner and crime writer Jen is leaving her amateur sleuthing days behind her. She’s got a new novel to finish – if she could just figure out the final murderous twist. But, when the local high school Principal is murdered, Jen soon discovers that retiring is easier written than done.The town is shocked when their beloved vet is named the prime suspect, but Jen knows he simply couldn’t have done it.Now, it’s up to Jen to find the real killer, can she crack the case before they strike again?”Full of twists and turns!” Reader Review ?????”Y’all just have to pick up this book to find out!!” Reader Review ?????
by Philip Eliot | Sep 8, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
She’s on the run with a babyOnly a cowboy can help her…Fiercely loyal, Soledad de la Vega would do anything to help her loved ones. So when her best friend, Annie, is murdered, Soledad vows to keep little Lyra safe—by running from a killer…and hiding out in Palmer Colton’s barn.The cowboy has never really wanted a wife and kids of his own. Something about Soledad and Lyra, though, tugs at Palmer’s heart like never before. Will he be able to keep his heart intact—even as he keeps them safe from a deadly threat?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of Grave Gulch series:Book 1: Colton’s Dangerous Liaison by Regan BlackBook 2: Colton’s Killer Pursuit by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 3: Colton Nursery Hideout by Dana NussioBook 4: Colton Bullseye by Geri KrotowBook 5: Guarding Colton’s Child by Lara LacombeBook 6: Colton’s Covert Witness by Addison FoxBook 7: Rescued by the Colton Cowboy by Deborah Fletcher MelloBook 8: Colton K-9 Target by Justine DavisBook 9: A Colton Internal Affair by Jennifer D. BokalBook 10: Uncovering Colton’s Family Secret by Linda O. Johnston
by Philip Eliot | Sep 8, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
After becoming unexpectedly pregnant, Ellie Summers makes a surprise move back to her small-town roots and into the childhood home of the only man she’s ever loved, Sully London. ****SULLIVAN LONDON has loved the same girl since she moved in across the street fourteen years ago, even after she broke his heart senior year of college. He hasn’t seen her since, not until a chance run-in ends with them in bed together, promising each other that it’s just one night—one more night for old time’s sake.ELEANOR SUMMERS admits she probably shouldn’t have slept with her ex-boyfriend, especially considering his obvious unforgiving bitterness toward her. But despite spending the last four years trying to do everything to establish a new life away from small-town Minnesota and move on from him, nothing and no one has ever made Ellie feel like he does.Now, Ellie’s pregnant. Due to a past medical incident that still haunts her, she finds the idea of navigating a high risk pregnancy overwhelming—at best. Regardless, her next step feels nonnegotiable: she needs to go back. Back to Sully, back to her roots, back to the only place she can imagine raising a child. His child. Luckily, there’s a vacant house immediately available for move-in. There’s just one catch: it’s her ex-boyfriend’s childhood home, filled with memories and lost hope.Ellie has little faith that things between her and Sully can ever be repaired, but for the sake of their child, she has to try. Just when it begins to feel possible, though, they’re faced with a devastating loss. And now she’s left wondering if they’ll be able to rebuild enough to make it through the unexpected together.Tropes/Info: emotional second chance romance one night stand pregnancy & pregnancy loss best friend’s brother hurt/comfort neurodivergent rep mental health rep protective mmc (found) family first/childhood loves
by Philip Eliot | Sep 8, 2026 | Mystery |
A historical mystery set in early twentieth-century New England from the acclaimed author of the Peter Shandy series.Upon graduating from an academy for respectable young ladies, Lavinia Tabard heads to the New England countryside and her rich cousin Zilpha’s summer cottage with the low expectations of a charity case. Lavinia intends to endure Zilpha’s saccharine sweetness and her “companion” Tetsy’s bullying ways only until she can plan an escape that doesn’t involve marriage. A welcome distraction comes when, as she works on a grave rubbing at the local cemetery, Lavinia notices something strange about the dates on the stone. Her questions lead to the doorsteps of several interesting neighbors, including a self-made young architect with a temper as fiery as his red hair. Hayward Clinton and his partner have an office on Zilpha’s property, an awkward situation that won’t change until the mysterious disappearance of the business’s original owner is solved. It’s a case too curious for Lavinia to resist—but someone will stop at nothing to ensure that she does. King Devil is an entertaining tale of suspense from the acclaimed author of the Peter Shandy Mysteries, as well as the Boston-set Sarah Kelling and Max Bittersohn series.
