by Philip Eliot | Jul 17, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
‘Warning — this will keep you reading long into the night.’ Reader review, ?????’Think Mamma Mia but a destination thriller… I just kept going and going.’ Reader review, ?????’If you say you saw the conclusion coming, I want time-stamped proof.’ Reader review, ?????Twenty years ago, two shocking murders rocked the luxurious Aegean Dream Resort on the Greek island of Alythos. The case was closed. The island moved on.Ava Whitaker never did. Now, kicked out of medical school and dumped by her boyfriend, the future she’d counted on is gone. With nothing left to lose, she returns to Alythos – to finally uncover the truth about her past.Her mother once mixed cocktails at the resort’s pool bar. But she’s always refused to talk about those years. Why they left when Ava was just three. And the question that matters most: who was her father?Alythos isn’t what Ava expected. The resort now lies in ruins. The locals are friendly – but ask about that night, and the answers fade fast. And the deeper Ava digs, the clearer it becomes – her mother wasn’t the only one who fled this place with secrets.What happened here was worth killing for. It still is.A darkly addictive, sun-soaked thriller from the number-one bestselling author. Perfect for fans of T.M. Logan and Lucy Foley.What readers are saying about Deep Blue Lies:’Did I become anti-social and totally absorbed? Yes. Did I develop insomnia until said book was read? Yes.’ Reader review, ?????’I absolutely loved it! I could imagine myself on that beautiful Greek island but also felt the eeriness of the broken down abandoned resort… twists when you think you’ve got it all worked out — but then you haven’t.’ Reader review, ?????’Thrilling, immersive, emotional, and brilliantly constructed.’ Reader review, ?????’Hit the deadly last 10% — it had to be finished… if you say you saw the conclusion coming, I want time-stamped proof.’ Reader review, ?????’Think Mamma Mia but a destination thriller… I was rooting for Ava the entire time. The chapters are SO short — I just kept going and going.’ Reader review, ?????’The descriptions of Alythos were amazing. The pace was fast, the twists kept coming, and the suspense continued right to the end.’ Reader review, ?????’Set against the backdrop of a beautiful island paradise, a gripping, thrilling page turner that is difficult to put down.’ Reader review, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jul 17, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Living a lie while seeking the truth. Meet Blake Barrett.Minding his own business with a quiet life in the Ozarks, former Air Force Special Reconnaissance airman Blake Barrett survives a surprising assassination attempt on his life and must make a difficult choice to avoid a life on the run: impersonate an assassin. Not an easy task for a man who was passed over for an elite special ops team because of his reticence to take another’s life.With his life at stake, Barrett must find the resolve to do what he couldn’t do years before. But in the process, he’s thrust headlong into a twisted conspiracy that weighs heavily on a hotly contested presidential election.Posing as a covert operator, Barrett infiltrates a shadowy organization pulling the strings behind the scenes. From Spanish caves to secret underground tunnels in Indianapolis to luxury yachts in the Mediterranean, Barrett battles terrorists, arms dealers, and corrupt politicians, all in an effort to uncover the truth and stop an attack that could alter the course of American history.Outgunned and on the run, Barrett criss-crosses the globe as he confronts his own dark past while unmasking the powerful forces manipulating events for their own sinister ends that will ultimately put millions of innocent people in the crosshairs of a deadly game.The Impostor is an electrifying thriller full of action, intrigue, and high stakes on the campaign trail. Can Barrett uncover who wants him dead without losing himself in the deception?Fans of David Baldacci, Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, and Lee Child are sure to enjoy this exciting new thriller from award-winning and bestselling author R.J. Patterson.What other readers are saying:????? “Reminiscent of the original Bourne books by Robert Ludlum, but with a sprinkling of the relationship of David Baldacci’s King and Maxwell.”????? “R.J. Patterson is up there with Baldacci.”????? “First Strike delivers excitement, intrigue and action from the first page to the last.”????? “This story was imaginative, but certainly came across as realistic.”????? “This is a first rate action thriller!”????? “If you are looking for some adrenalin packed action, don’t think twice, just grab a copy and start reading, you won’t be sorry.”????? “A well crafted page turner.”????? “Brady hawk is the next Jack Reacher!”????? “Another great book by R.J. Patterson! I liked that way he makes his characters so real.”????? “This book is in the vein of Brad Thor and Vince Flynn with a bit of Ian Flemming.”????? “R.J. Patterson’s short chapters and fast moving plot render this novel impossible to put down.”
by Philip Eliot | Jul 17, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Six SEALs. Six missions. Six women who’ll bring them to their knees.The elite Navy SEALs of Team Oracle can outshoot, outsmart, and outlast any enemy on earth. But the women about to crash into their lives? They don’t stand a chance. Bestselling author Leslie North delivers six full-length novels of explosive action, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and blistering romance. Inside this boxset: fake marriages that turn dangerously real, one-night stands with deadly consequences, secret babies, second chances, hidden enemies, and the kind of chemistry that detonates on contact. Six alpha heroes. Six unforgettable women. One boxset you won’t be able to put down.SEAL’s Beautiful ThiefInvestigator Violet Schroeder has spent her life cleaning up after her jewel-thief father—and now she’s finally close to taking him down. Her mission? Go undercover as the wife of devastatingly handsome Navy SEAL Maxwell Peters. The danger is real. The chemistry is undeniable. And as they race to stop the next big heist, Violet discovers that the most valuable thing at risk… might be her heart.SEAL’s One-Night StandLove only leads to pain—or so retired Navy SEAL Brennan Eckstrom believes. One unforgettable night with brilliant app developer Joy Carlson was supposed to be just that. Until she reappears, terrified and hunted. Someone wants her dead, and Brennan is the only one who can protect her. But guarding her life is easier than guarding his heart.SEAL’s Pretend FamilyDanielle Yesenko never expected her sister to vanish—leaving behind an infant niece and a mysterious flash drive. When former Navy SEAL Shawn Joseph steps in to help, they’re forced on the run from ruthless enemies. With danger closing in and desire flaring hot, their fake family starts feeling dangerously real. One mistake could cost them everything.SEAL’s RedemptionNavy SEAL Logan Miller already lost the woman he loves—and now she’s carrying his child. Determined not to hurt Hope again, he keeps his distance… until her life is threatened by a secret she’s uncovered. Protecting her is second nature. Winning back her trust may be the hardest mission he’s ever faced—and the one worth everything.SEAL’s PurposeInjured and sidelined, former Navy SEAL Greg Harrison takes a security job he doesn’t want—until he meets Mattie Salisbury and her young daughter. When a shadowy enemy targets Mattie’s museum, Greg becomes their only line of defense. Falling for her? That may be the most dangerous risk of all.SEAL’s LoveColin Parks III wants nothing to do with his family’s private island—until Harper Bell’s sister disappears from the island resort. Posing as a couple to investigate, their fake relationship quickly ignites into something real. But buried secrets and deadly truths threaten to tear them apart before they can claim their happy ending.Six thrilling romances.Alpha heroes with hearts of gold.Guaranteed HEAs.One unforgettable boxset.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 17, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
These childhood friends are the last to realize they’re perfect for each other…Nally Hawthorne has always been a musical prodigy, but when the soundtrack he’s scored for a hit movie rockets him into the spotlight, he has no idea how to handle fame. It’s only natural for him to turn to his best mate since forever and social media influencer, Jude. The two of them have always been two peas in a pod, but now that they’re adults, their relationship is starting to become more…adult.Jude Cranleigh has no problem handling a vast social media career, but when it comes to managing his growing feelings for his best friend, he’s at a loss. Especially since he’s been burned in the past by making a friend into a lover. He isn’t willing to risk losing Nally by making the same mistake twice…but his feelings for Nally are bigger than he can control.But everything changes when an obsessive fan starts stalking Nally. Jude wants to protect Nally, but will his efforts push them into each other’s arms at last or split them apart?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 17, 2026 | Fantasy |
To assassinate her target, she must marry her enemy.Azora has dedicated her life to exacting revenge on the phoenix shifters who murdered her parents. When Prince Tarquin of Pyren demands a bride as part of a peace treaty, the elite strike squad of assassins Azora belongs to agree—she’s the perfect candidate to eliminate the monstrous shifter.The traces of Pyrenese blood flowing in her veins grant her immunity to fire and will allow her to slay Tarquin, for a phoenix can only be destroyed by one descended from Pyren. The safety of all Termarth is dependent on Azora to maintain her cover; her true identity must never be discovered.With the tantalizing offer of peace on the altar, Azora weds Tarquin, knowing that as soon as the peace treaty is broken, either bride or groom will be the first casualty. But just as Azora begins to uncover the man behind the monster, skirmishes erupt throughout the land. When the time arrives to finally eliminate the threat to Termarth, Azora’s loyalties are torn. She intended to gamble her life away, not her heart.Assassin of Fire and Sacrifice is book 5 in the Sacrificed Hearts multi-author series, a collection of stand-alone fantasy romances inspired by monsters of legend and packed with strong heroines, swoony heroes, and sacrificial themes.
