by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
From bouillabaisse to betrayal… …and the beautiful city that is home to bothWhen the dead body of one of Marseille’s most corrupt politicians is found stuffed in Maggie’s car trunk it creates a bubbling stew of deception, betrayal and revenge. Is there a connection between the victim and Maggie? Her family? Or is this a message for Laurent as a result of his nefarious history of crime and misdeeds? Even worse, a devastating family secret that Laurent and Maggie have spent the last twelve years hiding is shockingly revealed to the world, putting everything they have—as well as everyone they love—in immediate jeopardy. This heart-stopping thrill-ride takes you through the menacing back streets of Marseille in Maggie’s determined trajectory toward the truth—and the truly evil—behind it. (Bonus: Laurent’s classic bouillabaisse recipe is at the end of the book!) This book is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex or strong language Genre: light culinary cozy mystery, women amateur sleuth, cozy animal (dog) MAGGIE NEWBERRY MYSTERIES Murder in the South of France Murder a la Carte Murder in Provence Murder in Paris Murder in Aix Murder in Nice Murder in the Latin Quarter Murder in the Abbey Murder in the Bistro Murder in Cannes Murder in Grenoble Murder in the Vineyard Murder in Arles Murder in Marseille
by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“A feel-good escape that will have you laughing and looking for the next book!” Roxanne St. Claire New York Times bestselling author.To escape local gossip, jilted bride Michelle Bradford embarks on her honeymoon cruise —alone. Coaxed by a thrill seeking hunk she never expects to see again, she slowly sheds her good girl persona to have some well deserved fun. But unlike Vegas, what happens on the high seas doesn’t always stay there.USA TODAY Bestselling author Chris Keniston invites you to sit back on a lazy afternoon, kick off your shoes, put your feet up, and join her for a few hours with laughter and love in the world she’s created for Michelle and Kirk. (P.S. The scene in last chapter at the office is her favorite, too.)More Honeymoon Series:Honeymoon for OneHoneymoon for ThreeHoneymoon for FourHoneymoon for FiveHoneymoon for SixHoneymoon for SevenMore books from USA Today bestselling author Chris Keniston:The Billionaire Barons of TexasFarraday Country SeriesHart Land Lakeside Inn Series:Hart Land Cupid Café Flirts (Hart Land Lakeside Inn Companions)Aloha Beach Read SeriesSurf’s Up Flirts (Aloha Beach Read Companions)For more information about Chris Keniston, check out chriskeniston.com
by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2026 | Advice & How-To |
Words to remember. Words to inspire. Words to help you live the life you’ve imagined.Some books inform. Others entertain. Words to Wonder invites you to pause, gain clarity, and reconnect with what matters most.In this beautifully written collection, Kevin John Delaney—author of A Life Worth Living—shares 100 carefully selected quotations, each paired with personal stories and powerful “Perspectives to Ponder” that help you reflect, reimagine, and live with greater purpose.Explore ten timeless themes, including:Purpose and prioritiesCourage, contentment, and the art of livingDiscipline, determination, and decision-makingThis isn’t just a book to read—it’s a daily companion for living with intention.Whether you’re seeking clarity, encouragement, or a gentle push forward, Words to Wonder offers meaningful insight to meet you where you are—and help you take the next step.Because sometimes, the right words really can change everything.
by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
After a year of fighting villains as the superhero Bolt, Kevin Jason must now deal with integrating his newly-rescued twin brother into the Young Neos, as well as think about his future career as a superhero. Things become more complicated, however, when Kevin’s brother is kidnapped by a mysterious new team of supervillains whose motives are unknown but whose actions could spell the end of his brother’s life if Kevin doesn’t save him.
Despite being a member of the Young Neos for two months, White Lightning, Bolt’s twin brother, still doesn’t feel accepted by the rest of his teammates, who view him with a mixture of distrust and wariness thanks to his supervillain past. When White attempts to win their trust, he ends up getting kidnapped. Now he must break out of the facility that his kidnappers have put him in before they use him to further their own dangerous agenda.
But White’s kidnapping is merely one part of a greater plan plotted out by the supervillains’ true leader long ago, one that neither White nor Bolt may be able to stop.
by Philip Eliot | May 25, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
An aging Coast Guard cutter is all that stands between the world and nuclear war.As NATO and Russia edge toward open conflict in Europe, a Russian bomber collides with a U.S. fighter off the coast of Florida. In the chaos, a nuclear?tipped hypersonic missile is accidentally launched—and vanishes from the sky.Days later, the USCGC Kauai finds a drug?laden sailboat smashed and adrift north of the Florida Keys. The wreckage tells a different story: the “lost” missile didn’t harmlessly plunge into the Gulf of Mexico. It came down somewhere in the Keys.Now the Kauai’s crew is locked in a race against a vicious international crime syndicate to find the missing warhead first. If the wrong people get to it, the discovery of a single Russian nuke on American soil could ignite the war everyone fears.Blending high?stakes action with authentic Coast Guard detail, Dagger Quest follows the friendship, tension, and courage of a small?ship crew pushed far beyond routine patrols. Readers who enjoy military and spy thrillers, sea adventures, and shows like Sea Patrol will feel right at home aboard the Kauai.This is a military thriller adaptation of a SciFi novel previously published as Engage at Dawn: First Contact by Edward Hochsmann.
