by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Opening a detective agency above her beloved bookstore seems like the perfect business plan—until Annie Murray’s first case involves a suspicious death right on her doorstep.June Munrow, an elderly resident of Annie’s home town, Redwood Grove, is convinced that young Kelly Taylor’s recent drowning wasn’t the tragic accident everyone believes it to be. Despite the police ruling, June is determined to prove there’s more to the story and hires the Novel Detectives to uncover the truth.As Annie delves into Kelly’s life, she discovers a tangled web of secrets involving Kelly’s complicated relationships, a peculiar landlord, and her mysterious roommate. Everyone connected to Kelly seems to be hiding something, and the deeper Annie digs, the more puzzling the case becomes.With her trademark blend of curiosity and compassion, can Annie piece together the clues and solve her first official case—before she gets into deep water herself?Perfect for fans of Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham and M.C. Beaton, this charming cozy mystery is brimming with small-town secrets and bookish charm that will keep you turning pages late into the night.Readers are loving Ellie Alexander’s new series:“I love this new series… meticulous plotting, the story is engaging, the mystery intriguing, and the characters memorable… This is a series that I’ll look forward to reading with each new release! ” Reader review, ?????“Ellie Alexander does it again. This first book in the Novel Detective series is such a page turner. I could not stop reading it… Can’t wait for the next one.” Reader review, ?????“A clever, twisty mystery that kept me guessing and fully invested in the story… made me forget the world outside for a few hours and left me satisfied and smiling when the final page was turned… a charming, smart, and thoroughly enjoyable read.” Reader review, ?????“I loved this… Annie and Fletcher make a great detective team, and the bookstore and town of Redwood Grove are as charming as ever.” Reader review, ?????“Pulled me in from the very first chapter and never let go. It reminded me why I fell in love with mysteries as a child — the kind that make you suspect everyone and race toward the reveal.” Reader review, ?????“A delight… full of humor, suspense, and the charming world of Redwood Grove. This cozy mystery will keep you on your toes. Highly recommend!” Reader review, ?????“A charming cozy mystery filledwith likable characters and enough mystery to make you feel like a professional couch detective. There’s twists and turns and a killer that you’ll never expect.” Reader review, ?????“If Ellie Alexander writes it, I’ll read it. The mystery had me audibly gasping.” Reader review, ?????“Entertaining, full of twists and turns and I didn’t completely guess whodunnit until Annie did… I’m thoroughly invested… I’m excited to see where the author takes these endearing characters next! I highly recommend this series to all my cozy loving friends!” Reader review, ?????“I loved this!! Can’t wait for the next one!” Reader review, ?????“Very entertaining… a clever plot, lots of potential suspects [and] a nice twist at the end. Gorgeous food and wonderful friends help the story bounce along… Can I move there right now!” Reader review, ?????“An absolute all-nighter with a shocking ending you would never expect.” Reader review, ?????“I loved this small-town cosy mystery! Wonderful… a fun and twisty story, a very solid mystery all around. I can’t wait for more in the series.” Reader review, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Prequel to Brenda S. Anderson’s popular Coming Home SeriesA distressing diagnosis ? A retreating husband ? A prodigal brotherMarriage counselor Debbie Verhoeven excels at piecing broken families together, so she never imagined her own perfect family could be fractured.When Debbie learns the child she’s carrying has Down syndrome, she takes the news in stride, but her husband, Jerry, begins suffering debilitating panic attacks that strike at his marriage, family, and faith.Struggling to hold her family together, Debbie turns to her older brother for support, but he suggests the unthinkable. With no one else to turn to, her once-strong faith begins to crumble.For the first time in her life, Debbie needs someone to lean on, but who is left to be strong for her?Read the rest of Brenda S. Anderson’s Coming Home Series:Chain of MercyMemory Box SecretsHungry for Homeplus short stories:”Coming Home””A Christmas Homecoming” (found in A Beautifully Broken Christmas)”The Home for Christmas Challenge” (found in A Beautifully Broken Christmas)and related novellas:Long Way HomePlace Called HomeHome Another Way
by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Authentic and unputdownable, a high-octane legal thriller from lawyer turned bestseller, John Ellsworth.When he lands a high-profile murder case to defend, Thaddeus Murfee is up against his first major adversary.But it’s not the prosecution.It’s his client.He might be fresh out of law school and a touch idealistic, but Murfee has a tenacity that belies his inexperience. He’ll need it as he’s swept into a deadly game of treachery and lies.With a dark secret around every corner, Murfee has the fight of his life to uncover the truth and survive in the high-stakes world of the American criminal justice system.John Ellsworth’s heart-pounding and intricate thriller will leave you open-mouthed and wanting more.___________________________________________Praise for the Thaddeus Murfee legal thrillers:5.0 out of 5 Stars – Adventure, Excitement and Eliminating bud guys…5.0 out of 5 Stars – Everything a Thriller Should Be.5.0 out of 5 Stars – Overwhelmingly engrossing…..5.0 out of 5 Stars – Best fast read in a long time.5.0 out of 5 Stars – Mind-blowing Excitement.5.0 out of 5 Stars – Please read everything Mr.John Ellsworth writes.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
The combination of Christmas and hunky cowboyMay prove to be more than she can resist. . . Tate Morgan is as tough as they come. He can handle the wildest bronc on the rodeo circuit, but he loses the ability to think straight around the beautiful woman he keeps running into at the airport. Completely captivated by the uptight executive who makes it clear she detests cowboys, Tate will have to work a little holiday magic if he wants to win her heart.Married to her job as a corporate trainer for a successful direct sales company, Kenzie Beckett doesn’t have time for a man. Besides, after being burned twice by two-timing losers, she refuses to allow a third opportunity to exist. Unfortunately, no one told that to the handsome rodeo cowboy who catches her eye at the airport. He’ll need more than a pair of fine-fitting jeans, dusty boots, and dimpled smile to break past her resistance and bring her a heaping helping of holiday cheer.Full of laughter and tender romance, The Christmas Cowboy takes readers on a sweet Christmas adventure to a happily ever after.Read all the books in the Rodeo Romance series!The Christmas CowboyWrestling ChristmasCapturing ChristmasBarreling Through ChristmasChasing ChristmasRacing ChristmasKeeping ChristmasRoping ChristmasRemembering ChristmasSavoring ChristmasTaming ChristmasScroll up and get started on a sweet western romance today!
by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
These professional football players are ready to win the most important game of all…love.This collection includes the first three titles in the New York Nighthawks series plus three brand-new epilogues.Sacked:Falling for his teammate’s sister wasn’t a smart play. Especially when Naomi was more than a decade younger than Prentice.Interception:Falling for his sister’s best friend wasn’t the right move. But when she was set up with one of his teammates, Nixon had no choice but to intercept Ember and lay claim to his woman.O Line:When Jordan was stood up, he jumped at the chance to ask Wrenley to go out with him instead…only he had no idea that she figured she was just stepping in as his fake date.
