by Philip Eliot | Dec 13, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Tis the season for mistletoe and matrimony–with a touch of murder. 3 books. 450+ pages of holiday cozy mysteries that are both merry and madcap.The holidays are not so holly and jolly for DC’s premier wedding planner. In two novellas and a novel, Annabelle Archer and her zany crew attempt to keep holiday spirits bright as they encounter an abandoned baby, search for a missing Santa Claus, and are snowed in for the holidays–with a killer. On top of all that? They’ve got holiday parties to plan and brides on the verge of throwing holiday hissy fits.Annabelle Archer’s Holiday Collection contains two novellas and one novel (all previously published) from the award-winning cozy mystery series. Books included:Marry and Bright, A Novella–Book 11 in the seriesClaus for Celebration–A Novel–Book 15 in the seriesSlay Bells Ring–A Novella–Book 17 in the seriesIf you like larger-than-life characters, madcap capers, and an insider’s look at glamorous society weddings, then you’ll love this funny and festive holiday collection.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 13, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
England, 1970s. A bustling mining town awaits the arrival of their new vicar.People don’t know what to expect as the rather aloof Reverend Matthews descends upon his unfamiliar parish. Nevertheless, he is welcomed with open arms.But after discovering a journal left by his predecessor, the clergyman begins to wonder what secrets lie behind the seemingly innocent lives of his congregation.The Bishop’s unexpected arrival has the vicar questioning his own past and a cloud descends upon his religious beliefs, bringing chaos to both himself and the townsfolk.Written in an upbeat style, with dark humour and quirky characters, this classic British mystery is best savoured by the fire with a pot of tea.Praise from readers:????? – “From the first page I was drawn into this story. I read it in one afternoon and enjoyed it immensely.”????? – “A wonderful book, full of dry wit and poignant storytelling. Bravo.”
by Philip Eliot | Dec 13, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
She’s trying to save her childhood home. He’s the grump who’s trying to buy her property. But when these sworn enemies get snowed in together with only one bed, all bets are off.When I first met Callum Reed, I thought he was one of the most handsome men I’d ever seen.Until he opened his mouth and ruined it all.Because the sexy-as-sin man dressed in a tailor-made suit is trying to steal my ranch from me.Okay, technically, he’s trying to buy it from me, but I’d rather swallow a fruitcake whole than watch someone turn this beloved place into a bunch of timeshares for the rich, destroying Christmas at Holley Ridge.The problem is that Callum Reed doesn’t give up easily, not when he stands to make millions off this property. So instead of walking away with his proverbial tail between his legs, he books a room at my inn for the Christmas season.The last thing I need during this time of year is a modern-day Grinch staying here.So I concoct a plan. Flood Callum with a tidal wave of holiday cheer, hoping he’ll flee in the face of too much festivity.The last thing I expect is for him to actually enjoy himself.Or volunteer to dress up as Santa for a group of foster kids.Or help me in my last-ditch effort to save Holley Ridge.As I start to get a glimpse beneath his gruff exterior, I can’t help but wonder if maybe there’s more to Callum Reed than meets the eye.This enemies to lovers romance features:A grumpy workaholic MC who lost his Christmas spirit.A sunshine FMC who manifests only positive energy as she tries to save Christmas.A freak snowstorm stranding them with only one bed.A meddling octogenarian whose mission is to play matchmaker.A spicy small town romance that’s sure to heat things up this holiday season.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 13, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
Rosie collapsed on the Seattle sidewalk, alone, cold, and drenched in seawater.Her head ached. Nothing seemed right. And her memory was little more than a fuzzy feeling of foreboding.She knows two things…One: She’s on an important mission.Two: Never mix with the locals.Injured and weary, Rosie knows that if she doesn’t get help, she may not be able to piece together the reason she’s in 2018. Her gut says it’s vital. But if she trusts anyone, it could forever alter the timeline.When tough, street-smart Carlos takes her under his wing……the adventure begins.You’ll love this dystopian, post-apocalyptic series, because you’ll stay up late into the night to see what happens next.Curl up with your Kindle and discover your new favorite world!
by Philip Eliot | Dec 13, 2025 | General Nonfiction |
The Edgar Award–nominated true crime story of the 2001 death of Kathleen Peterson and the trial against her husband Michael—the subject of an acclaimed documentary, The Staircase, and an HBO Max miniseries starring Colin Firth.”[Fanning’s] writing is superb. . . . [She]has written a true-crime book focused more on the truth than on the crime. . . . A triumph.” —Vance Holmes, author of Poetic JusticeAn Army brat-turned-Marine, Michael Peterson saw combat in Vietnam and returned a decorated soldier. An avid reader, his dreams of being an acclaimed novelist came true. His desire to find love was fulfilled when he married brilliant executive Kathleen Atwater, the first female student accepted at Duke University’s School of Engineering. Living in an exclusive area of Durham, North Carlina, the Petersons seemed the ideal academic couple—well-respected, prosperous, and happy.All that came crashing down in December of 2001, when Kathleen apparently fell to her death in their secluded home. But blood-spattered evidence and a missing fireplace poker suggested calculated, cold-blooded murder. Her trusted husband stood accused. Prosecutors introduced evidence at trial that sixteen years earlier, Peterson was one of the last people to see his neighbor alive before she was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her home in Germany. A dramatic trial followed in the explosive final chapter of a life that no novelist could ever have conceived . . .
