by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Simon Lyons can see ten seconds into the future. It’s driving him insane. His condition, the result of an accident that almost claimed his life, is useful in his line of work. His employer thinks he’s useful. The targets of his despair know better—if they’re lucky enough to survive.Haunted by a faded memory, Simon returns to Boston, when he stumbles onto Kelly Austin, professor of mathematics at Tufts University. Around her, the chaos of a thousand possibilities fades away, leaving only clarity and peace. Desperate for normalcy, Simon uses all of his skill to enter Kelly’s life, find the cure, and disappear.That’s when his past returns, forcing Simon to confront dark secrets. When someone realizes that Kelly Austin may be the key to controlling the most dangerous person on earth, Simon must make a choice. Will he return to a life of violence, or risk everything for redemption?The Archer’s Thread is a gripping science fiction thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Fans of Lee Child and Blake Crouch will eagerly devour this award-winning tale of action, suspense, and redemption. Grab your copy now.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A joy ride turned fatal and a community rocked by loss. For Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman, the road to retirement is paved with drama in this intricately plotted, warm-hearted Posadas County Mystery, set in small-town New Mexico.“If you haven’t yet discovered these wonderful mysteries, you are in for a treat!” Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling authorA road to nowhere . . .Recovering from a near-death collision with a giant elk, Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman is back to finish her last month at the Posadas County sheriff’s office. It’s supposed to be a quiet road to retirement, until a body is found at the bottom of a water-filled quarry. The barely alive figure of the grandson of the wealthiest man in town also lies further down the ravine.Figuring out what really happened is going to take everything that Estelle and her understaffed, overworked team have. Especially when there’s a vandal on the loose targeting the local airfield and the department has its own internal issues wreaking havoc.Plunged into another tricky investigation, one Estelle hopes will be her last, she can’t help but think her retirement can’t come soon enough . . .If you like CJ Box, Anne Hillerman, and Terry Shames, you’ll love this small-town mystery which combines a vivid setting, multidimensional characters who spring from the page, and meticulous plotting, full of twists and turns.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A celebration in Oxford for university tutor and bestselling author Jason Verdoot, attended by DCI St. Just and his fiancée Portia, is a night to remember . . . for all the wrong reasons.University of Oxford tutor and bestselling author Jason Verdoodt has it all: acclaim, women, money . . . and an enemy or two. When he’s found dead at the bottom of the stairs during a celebratory reception at St Rumwold’s College, many wonder if seething jealousy of his literary success has turned someone’s mind to murder.Detective Chief Inspector Arthur St. Just becomes inescapably drawn into an investigation that takes him down the historic streets of Oxford and into the hallowed halls of its university. Alongside his fiancée, crime fiction writer Portia De’Ath, he uncovers several motives for murdering the celebrated but insufferable Jason – whose next novel may be a threat to many in his orbit – and no shortage of suspects who are nursing a grudge from the first novel. Has someone decided to write revenge into the plot?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Elizabeth has always been a fighter. But when the dragons come, she’s forced to make a deal with the dragon shifter prince: Her life in exchange for the lives of her siblings. Except not everything is as it seems, and there’s more to Axel than she knows… “A well-developed enemy-to-lovers fantasy” (Kirkus Reviews).Now you can buy the first three books in this complete dragon series in one convenient and money-saving boxset. It includes the following titles.Book one, Ensnared: A love story that sets the world on fire…. Literally.Elizabeth spent her life preparing for the worst. As one of the fiercest MMA fighters in the USA, nothing scared her.Until the dragons came.To save her younger siblings, Liz makes a deal with the dragon prince sent to destroy them all. She also makes secret plans to take him down. But the more she learns and the deeper she gets, the more confusing things become.The dragon prince isn’t who she thought he was, and Liz begins to wonder what happens when an avenging angel falls for the devil himself.Book two, Entwined: When the spark of first love might reduce the world to ash. . .Elizabeth’s path has not been safe, nor has it been easy. When the dragons came, she was ensnared by a dragon prince. She fought his rule at every turn, but protecting her loved ones left her vulnerable.But now she’s discovered a secret their leader has been desperate to hide.And the dragon prince has uncovered the truth about her past.Can these two—a human and a dragon—work together to discover the heart the dragons need to survive, or will their digging destroy the world in the process?Book three, Embroiled: Every blessing comes with a curse of its own….In pursuit of the heart the dragons need to survive, Elizabeth has to make some difficult decisions. At least her dragon prince is there by her side through it all, ready to attack any foes that threaten. Until the day he isn’t.When the world you knew is gone, when monsters become allies, and heroes make villainous choices, what’s a warrior to do? Liz wrestles with demons, literal and figurative, trying to find a path through the darkness for her family, but it’s not a simple task.She’s about to face the hardest decisions of her life as the dragons descend in force, prepared to take what they need at all costs. Will Liz be able to sort friends from foes in time to save the earth from the demons below and the dragons above? And what will she lose in the process?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
A BRAND NEW escapist, getaway read set in beautiful Greece Perfect for fans of of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan??Can a stay at a magical villa help her find her way to start again?When Cleo arrives at Villa Ariadne on the sun-drenched island of Crete, she’s hoping for space to breathe – and perhaps some clarity about the life she no longer recognises. Newly divorced and estranged from one of her children, she’s not sure what comes next.Sharing the villa with a small group of women, each carrying their own private heartaches, Cleo is drawn into the gentle rhythm of island life. Beneath the lemon trees and endless blue skies, friendships begin to form and long-buried hopes stir.But when an unexpected event shakes their peaceful escape, the women are forced to come together in ways none of them anticipated. And as Villa Ariadne works its quiet magic once more, Cleo may discover that even in uncertainty, second chances are still possible.Praise for Emma Burstall:With a delightful Greek backdrop and an enticing mix of a fractured family, strained friendships, plus a healthy dose of mystery, love and loss, Beneath the Lemon Trees is a gorgeous summer escape’ Kate Frost’A wonderful escapist novel – mysteries, revelation and happy endings make it a perfect summer read’ Rachel Burton’Brilliant’ Phillipa Ashley’A novel to lose yourself in’ Faith Hogan’Step into a world of pure escapism in this gripping tale of family secrets, sibling rivalry and summer romance’ Chat Magazine’A charming, warm-hearted read… Pure escapism’ Alice Peterson’Burstall is a great writer, and this is not your usual run-of-the-mill chick lit… I was gripped from the start’ Daily Mail’Burstall has a true knack for transporting you to her world’ Jane Corry‘Wow, what an incredible rollercoaster of a read! From the minute I picked up this book, I was swept away by the vividly described landscapes and mouthwatering descriptions of Crete’s delectable cuisine.’ Reader Review ??????????‘Fabulous, fabulous book, loved every minute of it. The storyline, the varied characters. The setting made me feel I was on holiday.’ Reader Review ??????????‘Loved it. A magical villa, a broken family, a dead best friends husband being awkward, beautiful food descriptions, clear blue seas. Just read and escape. Perfect for September blues.’ Reader Review ??????????‘Heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measures! I loved this book so much and could relate to it and the characters! Beautifully written, really made you feel like you were right there in Greece!’ Reader Review ??????????‘A charming book about marriage, grief, friendship and parenting, all set in a charming villa under the Cretan sun.’ Reader Review ??????????‘What a lovely story, full of loss and grief, love and hope.’ Reader Review ??????????
