by Philip Eliot | Oct 3, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Two witches, one haunted house… and a dash of murder. Will Lucy find the killer in time? Or will she be Buttercup’s next resident ghost? It’s Halloween in Buttercup, Texas, and reporter-turned-farmer Lucy Resnick is up to her ears in more than goats and wayward cows. Not only has her well dried up, but it turns out the old house Lucy recently moved to the farm has a reputation for spooks… and they are disturbingly active. Then a tarot card reading at a local mead winery foretells death… and minutes later, exotic game ranch owner Bug Wharton goes belly-up. Cause of death? Murder, by a fatal dose of bee venom.
When the dimwitted sheriff fingers local witch and mead winery owner Serafine Alexandre, Lucy gets involved… and soon discovers that all kinds of things are brewing in Buttercup.
And some of them are deadly.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 3, 2026 | Historical Romance |
“Intrigue, drama, secrets, passion, and a grand romance make this a wonderful addition to Laura Kinsale’s already excellent repertoire.” —Jennifer Ashley, New York Times–bestselling authorLaura Kinsale’s unique and powerfully written love stories transcend the romance genre. In Lesson in French, she delivers a poignant, funny, sexy, Regency romance sure to delight her many fans and attract a whole new readership.Trevelyan and Callie are childhood sweethearts with a taste for adventure, until the fateful day her father discovers them embracing in the carriage house and, in a furious frenzy, drives Trevelyan away in disgrace. Nine long, lonely years later, Trevelyan returns. Callie discovers that he can still make her blood race and fill her life with excitement, but he can’t give her the one thing she wants more than anything—himself.For Trevelyan, Callie is a spark of light in a world of darkness and deceit. Before he can bear to say his last goodbyes, he’s determined to sweep her into one last, fateful adventure, just for the two of them.”Laura Kinsale creates magic. Her characters live, breathe, charm, and seduce, and her writing is as delicious and perfectly served as wine in a crystal glass.” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times–bestselling author”A rich and rewarding romance from the legendary Laura Kinsale!” —Mary Jo Putney, New York Times–bestselling author”A truly gifted writer, Laura Kinsale is one of the romance genre’s brightest stars.” —Loretta Chase, New York Times–bestselling author
by Philip Eliot | Oct 3, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
The No. 1 ebook bestseller, Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller and USA Today bestsellerThe real nightmare starts when her daughter is returned…A girl is missing. Five years old, taken from outside her school. She has vanished, traceless.The police are at a loss; her parents are beyond grief. Their daughter is lost forever, perhaps dead, perhaps enslaved.But the biggest mystery is yet to come: one week after she was abducted, their daughter is returned.She has no memory of where she has been. And this, for her mother, is just the beginning of the nightmare.Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, C. L. Taylor and Lucy FoleyPraise for Alex Lake‘Relentlessly fast paced, a compelling plot and anxiety inducing finale. A cracking read’ John Marrs, bestselling author of The One‘Opens with a nightmare scenario and races to a gripping, horribly tense ending – I think I actually stopped breathing several times. Loved it!’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple’With an unrelenting sense of urgency, this brilliant book will get under your skin. Great hook, fast-paced, fully engrossing. Don’t miss out – read it now!’ Sam Carrington, author of The Missing Wife‘This is creepy storytelling of the highest order: spine-chilling and difficult to put down’ Daily Mail‘A superb read for suspense fans, this taut thriller will have you racing for the finish’ Heat‘A gripping page turner’ Closer‘The emotional rawness will take you to dark depths, but the journey towards that last flicker of hope is one you can’t pull back from’ Woman & Home‘Evocative writing and emotional rawness’ Woman’s Weekly‘A thoroughly entertaining, gripping read’ Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage In a Wood
by Philip Eliot | Oct 3, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“If you enjoyed Dream Harbor come join me in Maple Hollow… my next obsession series from Laurie Gilmore”—NetGalley Reader“Cozy and atmospheric… a delicious blend of small town romance, paranormal magic and swoon worthy tension… will have you howling for the next book!”––Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling authorFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dream Harbor series, comes a new small-town romance set in the quirky town of Maple Hollow. ***The darker the woods, the bigger the secrets…Ruby Bellerose lives on the edge of the woods, in a cottage more akin to a fairy tale than modern day life. Her love life is practically non-existent, and she keeps away from the whispered gossip that travels through Maple Hollow.Until a chance encounter with Rafe.As mysterious as he is brooding, Ruby is drawn to the woodsman, curious to find out about the stranger who lives deep within the woods.But Rafe is hiding a secret. And with something lurking in the shadowy forest, will Ruby find that Rafe is her knight in shining armor, or something altogether more dangerous…Big Bad Wolf is book 1 in the Maple Hollow trilogy. Tropes: Small Town Fated Mates Grumpy MMC Spicy Forced Proximity Found FamilyA version of this book was previously published as A Curse of Blood and Wolves. This book has been rewritten and edited again, however some character names and plot points do remain the same as the original story. See why readers love Big Bad Wolf:”Kept me up way past my bedtime… Had me crawling back for more night after night… Outrageously sexy…”—Mazey Eddings, USA Today bestselling author of Well, Actually“Cozy, heartfelt, and full of tension that’ll leave you howling for more”––Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author“Cozy, charming, and full of yearning, Maple Hollow has such an immersive aesthetic with enough secrets and twists that had me binging it from the start… a perfectly magical, spooky season read.”—Julie Olivia, bestselling author of If It Makes You Happy“Packed to the brim with yearning and tension… will grab you by the heart… the perfect fall romance read that will deliver any time of the year!”—Kandi Steiner, USA Today bestselling author“Darker and edgier than [Gilmore’s] Dream Harbor romances… delivers the small-town coziness and sharp humor [her] readers love.”—Booklist”Dream Harbor’s darker, moodier cousin.” ?????“I loved the Little Red Riding Hood aspect… Maple Hollow will be my next obsession.” ?????“I was genuinely giddy reading this… could not put it down… the vibes are unreal…I was already a Laurie Gilmore fan but I was not prepared for this.” ?????“Had the Dream Harbor feel but mix it with Once Upon a Time and some secrets in a sleepy old town… I’m obsessed.” ?????“A dark but cozy small-town feel with unique characters… I zoomed through this.” ?????Laurie Gilmore’s book ‘The Strawberry Patch Pancake House’ was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-03-24.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 3, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A feel-good sapphic fall rom com that’ll make you want to cozy up in front of a log fire with mug of steaming cider!Jenny Lynton never planned to be an influencer. It just sort of…happened. When an unfortunate post results in Jenny being “almost canceled,” she extends her stay in her hometown, Sapphire Springs, New York, to wait out the storm. Jenny’s agent suggests a fling with a flannel-wearing lumberjack might be just the thing to distract her. But after a string of disastrous dates, Jenny has sworn off flings. And lumberjacks are in short supply in Sapphire Springs. Lumberjanes, on the other hand…Blake Mitchell is Sapphire Spring’s only doctor. She’s also had a crush on Jenny since high school. A crush that makes her a socially awkward mess whenever she’s around Jenny. Blake moved back home to avoid being hurt by another relationship–there’s not exactly a lot of dating options for lesbians in Sapphire Springs–but Blake can’t stop thinking about Jenny now she’s back in town.When Jenny and Blake are forced to work together to save a friend’s bachelorette party, sparks fly. But with Jenny’s return to LA a ticking time-bomb, is it wise for them to explore their feelings for each other, or do they risk being hurt yet again?
