by Philip Eliot | May 18, 2026 | Mystery |
The more he gains, the more he has to lose… William Shakespeare is now both a man at court and a man of the theatre. Accepted into Elizabeth I’s world, he is trusted to write plays for her. But his position is insecure, based entirely on the queen’s whims. When one of the her ladies-in-waiting is found dead, almost everyone suspects it was murder. But who stood to gain by her death? Were the rumours that she was with child when she died true, or was she merely a pawn in a greater game? Sir Robert Cecil senses an opportunity to finally rid himself of his bitter rival, the Earl of Essex, who was seen with the girl before she died, and enlists Will to discover the truth. But Will knows that the Earl of Southampton, his patron, already allies himself to the Earl of Essex. Once again he is caught between two powerful foes. But this time, he must choose a side if he is to survive. A captivating and thoroughly researched crime thriller that paints a rich portait of the life of the greatest of writers. Praise for Howard Linskey ‘Evoking the danger and the everyday struggles of people in Elizabethan England, A Serpent in the Garden gives us a new slant on Shakespeare and his world. I couldn’t put it down’ Barbara Nadel ‘I haven’t had this much fun in the Elizabethan era since Joseph Fiennes woo’d Gwyneth Paltrow’ Douglas Skelton ‘Absolutely fantastic. Clever, sly, funny, gripping – everything to make it a terrific read’ Ajay Chowdhury ‘Howard has done a wonderful job of weaving a thrilling adventure into the weft of established history. The setting is wonderfully evoked and the pacing spot on’ James Oswald ‘Historical fiction meets crime mystery as Howard Linskey transports us back to Shakespeare’s London for this rich page-turner’ Isabel Ashdown
by Philip Eliot | May 18, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
A BRAND NEW totally captivating story about friendship, love and new beginnings, set in beautiful France ?? Perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Jo Thomas and Fiona Valpy!‘I can’t live with total strangers… can I?’Bella’s living her dream life, running a beautiful, rural French B&B and has finally put her past behind her. But when her husband suddenly asks for a divorce, everything changes.Forced to abandon everything she’d built before, she finds herself moving to the beautiful town of Versailles, where she takes a job working in a hotel, and moves into a chaotic house share.At first, it doesn’t feel like a problem that she can’t seem to convince her young housemates she’s older than them – it’s quite nice to pretend she’s in her 20s again. But when it becomes clear her new boss has also hired her under false pretences, she starts to wonder if she’s gone from living the dream to living a lie.Despite the chaos though, she starts to feel that spark return. Even more so when handsome American landlord Brad arrives on the scene. But with so many secrets – now and in her past – how will Bella’s new start end?Don’t miss this gorgeous, escapist, uplifting story!Readers love The French House Share:‘An evocative and beautifully crafted story about love and second chances. I loved it!’ Nicola Gill, author‘This is such a lovely feel good book! I was really rooting for Bella, desperately wanting things to turn out well for her… The descriptions of life in France are excellent; it would be a great book to take on holiday!’ Reader review ?????‘I loved my escape to France with Gillian Harvey’s The French House Share. I was immediately invested in Bella’s journey as she struggled to make a new start… Pure enjoyment!’ Reader review ?????‘I absolutely loved all the French bits. The locations, the cafes, the people and the overall vibe were simply sublime. It really made me feel like I’m living in France… One of those stories you wish you could step into!’ Reader review ?????‘A wonderful story of new beginnings, new friendships and love. Hard to put down, perfect reading.’ Reader review ?????‘Oh, Gillian, you’ve done it again! Now, not only do I want to go and live in France, but I fancy a change of career to hospitality!… A story of second chances, and learning more about oneself in times of pressure. Oh, and of course there is romance!’ Reader review ?????‘I love books about France and romance with a great story, and Gillian Harvey always delivers… A great story of love, rediscovery, friendship, and living your best life.’ Reader review ?????Praise for Gillian Harvey:‘Enchanting, beautifully written and with characters you will adore… An absolute triumph.’ Clare Swatman‘An uplifting, heartwarming, escapist novel to be read with a DO NOT DISTURB sign, because once you start that very first page, you are not going to want to put it down.’ Kim Nash, author‘I inhaled this gorgeous novel in two greedy sittings. Escapist, romantic and deliciously atmospheric.’ Nicola Gill, author’Gorgeously atmospheric and wise’ Linda McEvoy, author
by Philip Eliot | May 17, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
When the Governor’s young son disappears on her watch, Executive Protection Officer Kenna Devlin will do whatever it takes to bring him home. Her frantic investigation reveals that this is more than just a high-stakes kidnapping. There’s a chilling conspiracy at play, and someone is setting her up to take the fall. Running out of time and unsure who to trust, she turns to a skeptical FBI agent in her desperate quest to stop the powerful people behind the kidnapping. It will take every ounce of courage and determination she has – and even that might not be enough.If you like action-filled mysteries and savvy female investigators, Double Image will take you on a wild ride through the world of politics, where nothing is as it seems, and crossing the line brings deadly consequences.
by Philip Eliot | May 17, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Some towns are built on lies. The dead boy was only the beginning.Police detective Nelly Birkebæk and her teenage son, Matthias, leave Aarhus in search of a new—and hopefully quieter—life in the provincial town of Hedeborg in central Jutland. Nelly has purchased a run-down house in one of Hedeborg’s nicer neighborhoods, where her neighbor, the friendly—and a little too curious—Ejnar Skjold, quickly takes an interest in her.But there’s no time to settle in. A missing teenage boy is found dead in a creek in a wooded area just outside town, and it soon becomes clear that the person who called it in was not the first to discover the body.Hedeborg is a town with many layers. The local eccentric, Randi Bruun, keeps talking about a drone circling over her house. The powerful Eskelund family, who live near the forest, pull more strings than anyone dares admit. And then there are those who live out in the Village—those nobody really talks about.The investigation takes Nelly Birkebæk and her trusted colleagues at the Hedeborg Police Department from quiet residential neighborhoods to the fringes of society, deep into the town’s most influential families, and out into the abandoned brown coal fields.
by Philip Eliot | May 17, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
K19 Allied Intelligence, a covert paramilitary operations unit, is the world’s most secretive, deadly, and lowest profile special ops organization.When innocent lives are threatened, this team has the strength and intelligence to save them. As the K19 Allied Intelligence Team One agents gear up for counterattacks, the war on trafficking ignites. Come hell or high water, these agents will take down the enemy one by one. Get ready for a perilous and passionate ride in this five-book K19 spinoff series.Code Name: AresTwo agents. One global conspiracy. As they fight to save lives, can they resist losing their hearts? In the war against human trafficking, Ares and Nemesis’ love might be the deadliest weapon of all.Code Name: CaymanInnocence lost, purpose found, love rekindled. In the shadow of a global trafficking ring, Cayman and Bexli discover their greatest strength is each other.Code Name: PoseidonRevenge drives her. Love sustains him. Together, they’ll face a shadowy enemy. Bound by duty, torn by the past, united in the fight against evil. In a world of secrets and lies, can Poseidon and Oleander’s love conquer a legacy of vengeance?Code Name: ZeppelinHe’s a Swiss task force commander who can’t stand her attitude. She’s a brilliant agent who thinks he’s an arrogant control freak. Their undercover marriage might be fake, but the sparks between them are dangerously real.Code Name: MagnetHe’s falling for the one woman he should keep at arm’s length. She’s discovering her true strength under his command. Together, they’ll face the enemy who’s been pulling the strings all along.While each book in this series features one couple and a guaranteed HEA, the titles may be more enjoyable read in order.
