by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Nineteen-year-old Nessa Thorne expects death when she volunteers for Empire’s selection. Instead, she’s thrust into Confluence Academy, where students harness elemental magic and bond powerful beasts—from wolves to ancient dragons—forging themselves into the Empire’s most lethal weapons.Students are branded by affinity: water, air, earth, or fire. But Nessa’s mark is different. A silver spiral—the mark of an unbound. It’s a power so dangerous her kind were hunted to extinction centuries ago—or so the Empire claims.To survive, she must hide what she is in a castle that reeks of blood, where students kill each other for advantage and failing to tether an elemental means death.Nessa’s greatest threat may be the only other volunteer—Raith Hollow, a powerful fire affinity whose scorching gaze follows her every move and whose secrets could topple kingdoms.Alliances are forged in blood, enemies circle like vultures, and forbidden desires close in. Death once seemed like release from her tragic past. Now it’s not an option. She’ll embrace her terrible potential or watch everything she’s fought for burn.At Confluence Academy, students leave as weapons… or they don’t leave at all.What to expect: A delicious slow burn romance as dangerous as the magic? Check. A final line readers are saying will haunt you for weeks? Double check. An ending that will leave you desperate for book 2? Absolutely.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Historical Romance |
There is trouble in the beautiful South Park Valley of Colorado, and Dan Walker’s father has written to his drifting son to “come home” and help his aging parents with the intimidation and turmoil. Walker rides from Wyoming into a hornets-nest of intrigue, intimidation, kidnapping, and to the rescue of a lonely mountain girl who is caught up in the violence gripping the valley. Help comes to Walker, in defeating this land and water grabbing scheme, from some surprising, almost supernatural, sources. THE MAN FROM WYOMING is a tender love story that will warm the heart of the reader as it unfolds in the shadows of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
WINNER OF THE 2026 HOLYER AN GOF CORNISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD (GENERAL FICTION CATEGORY)SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 2026 SELFIES ADULT FICTION AWARDSCornwall, 1863. On a windswept beach, Maggie Pascoe watches in horror as her family is lost to the sea. Her father and three brothers are among dozens of fishermen from the town of St Branok who perish in a summer storm.Destitute and alone, she finds comfort in her friendship with widow Norah Bray, whose young son also drowned in the disaster.But the tragedy was no accident. As Maggie battles to uncover the truth, she hides a devastating secret – one that could destroy her bond with Norah forever.Inspired by a true story, The Silver Tide is a powerful tale of love, betrayal and one woman’s courageous fight for justice.Perfect for fans of Winston Graham’s Poldark series, Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca and Kate Morton’s The Forgotten Garden.Praise for J.H.Mann:‘A novel about the sea and the people who depend on it…wonderfully depicted’ – Historical Novel Society‘J.H. Mann writes compelling fiction set in Cornwall. He transports his readers to rugged coasts…and introduces us to fascinating characters’ – Margaret James, Writing Magazine.‘If you love Cornwall, storms at sea and an engrossing mystery then look no further’- Cathie Hartigan, author of Notes from the Lost and the bestselling Secret of the Song.‘J.H. Mann lovingly evokes the Cornish landscape, from the Atlantic coast to the bleak and threatening moors, for his gripping stories’ – Debi Alper, author of the Nirvana series of thrillers.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
His pale skin is covered with the dirt I threw over his still-warm body. His hands, marked by a struggle that ended in blood, rest over his chest. His once vibrant, loving eyes are now forever closed. I am the one who consigned my husband to the damp earth of the Glades.“Wow. I think I just fell head over heels in love with a fictional character. Tess Winnett is one of the smartest FBI agents and profilers I have come across yet and with analytical skills to rival Sherlock Holmes. Hats off to Leslie Wolfe for easily the best thriller I have read in this genre for many, many years!” – Manie Kilianon ?????Seven months ago, I lost everything.I used to have it all. A successful career in television. A wondrous, glamorous life as a small screen celebrity. A handsome and loving husband who made my life complete. Until one day, everything I loved was ripped away from me. The day the Hunter took me.Somehow, I survived. As I refuse to answer the federal agent’s questions about my ordeal, foreboding thoughts keep swirling in my head. I can’t let them find out who killed my husband. I can’t tell them what I endured. And there’s one thing I absolutely must do.I must go back. Before it’s too late.Caught in the enigmatic web of an unusual case, Special Agent Tess Winnett races against the ticking clock. A suspected serial killer is on the loose, hunting prey in the depths of the Everglades. Several women have vanished from the Miami coast, leaving only echoes of their existence. The clues to their fates? Locked away in the tortured mind of one survivor, TV celebrity Kiana Bayliss. Does she hold the key to saving them? Or is she the final piece in a terrifying puzzle?The Girl Hunter is a psychological crime thriller that draws readers into the murky waters of a serial killer’s mind. Delve into a riveting journey of survival, secrets, and redemption. Fans of David Baldacci, Robert Dugoni, and James Patterson will be captivated by Leslie Wolfe’s masterful storytelling. Uncover the dark underbelly of the Glades—if you dare.What Readers and Reviewers Are Saying About Leslie Wolfe“Leslie Wolfe has a wonderful ability to make you feel as if you were right there watching the events unfold in this fast paced and nail-biting thriller.” ?????“Wolfe’s strong female characters, who all appear to be flawed, never disappoint. ” ?????“The action is immediate and nonstop, and just when you think you have it all figured out, Wolfe tosses in a twist so masterful that it’ll make your head spin.” ?????“Wow… Leslie Wolfe is an incredible storyteller. Can’t wait for more of Agent Tess Winnett.” ?????“When an author spins a story that draws you in and keeps you drawn in until you finish the book, you know you will enjoy reading anything written by that author!” ?????“Leslie Wolfe’s books draw you in, take you along for the ride and finish with your appreciation of a strong woman! Her books leave you satisfied, yet wanting more!” ?????“Leslie Wolfe has an uncanny ability to bring strong, endearing female leads to life.” ?????“Geez! I couldn’t put this one down! What a start to a series… I instantly liked Winnett and her bad attitude. I found it a little refreshing that she wasn’t all warm and fuzzy.” ?????“Leslie Wolfe’s books are riveting. Her stories keep you glued to the story with always a surprising ending.” ?????“Twist upon twist. You won’t be able to put this down.” ?????“I can’t wait to read the next book in the series and other books by Leslie Wolfe!” ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Two things were not on Stephanie’s color-coded schedule: a murder scene and a detective who made her forget how sentences work.She has a system for life: keys go in the bowl, shoes go in the closet, lavender goes in the diffuser, and emotional chaos is not allowed past the front door.Then she finds her apartment manager murdered in the stairwell.Now her spotless world has a crime scene in it, her goldendoodle may be in danger, and the detective is the sort of man no amount of lavender can make less distracting.Detective Mark Wellborn notices everything.The things moved in her apartment.The white van that keeps reappearing.The fear Stephanie tries to organize into something manageable.And her.The more Mark tries to protect her, the harder it is to pretend he is only part of the investigation. He is comfort when her world feels unsafe, complication when she needs control, and entirely too good at making her feel seen.But Mark is also the detective on her case.Until the murder is solved, every look has to stay professional. Every almost-touch has to become nothing. And every feeling Stephanie cannot file away becomes one more thing she is absolutely not allowed to want.Someone is invading the safest corners of her life, and the murder in the stairwell was only the beginning.The Lavender Thief is a clean, romantic comedy suspense with cozy mystery twists, essential oils, murder, mishaps, a lovable goldendoodle, and one detective who sees far more than Stephanie wants him to.She has spent her whole life getting everything exactly right. The question is whether she is brave enough to let it all go wonderfully, beautifully, sideways.
