by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
A lost love. A buried secret. And a Greek summer that could change everything . . .Two years after her husband’s death, bookseller Helen is finally beginning to breathe again. She has her sixteen-year-old daughter Chloe, her quiet life in Leicester, and the slow, careful work of healing from a marriage that was harder than anyone knew.But there is one memory she has never been able to bury. Two summers ago, in the sun-soaked Greek island of Zakynthos, Helen lost her heart to Nikos — the handsome hotelier whose bright blue eyes and quiet kindness changed her life forever. Their love was passionate, secret, and impossible. And it ended in a way that has haunted her ever since.When Chloe asks to return to Zakynthos as her reward for finishing her exams, Helen knows it’s time to face the past. The moment she walks back through the bougainvillea-draped archway of the Filoxenia hotel, the memories come flooding back — the cicadas in the olive grove, the long blue afternoons, the taste of cold wine at sunset . . . and Nikos, waiting.But Chloe is not the daughter she used to be. Since Philip’s death, something has shifted in her — a watchfulness, a sadness that doesn’t behave like grief. And as the Greek summer unfolds and old feelings stir back into life, Helen begins to realise that her daughter is carrying a secret of her own. A secret that could change everything they thought they knew about each other.Will this Greek summer give Helen the freedom to love again? And can a mother and daughter, both broken in their different ways, finally find their way back to each other beneath the endless Mediterranean sky?Fans of Emma Cowell, Victoria Hislop and Karen Swan will adore this unforgettable story of family, second chances, and the summer that changes everything.READERS LOVE A GREEK SUMMER SECRET:????? ‘I could feel the sun on my back and the sand between my toes!’ Anne B.????? ‘This story flowed like Greek honey and I couldn’t wait to get home after work and read on.’ S. R.????? ‘A wonderful drama . . . passion, family secrets and divided loyalties all handled beautifully.’ Liz R.????? ‘A great holiday read.’ Julie W.Please note this was previously published as Echoes in the Sand.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
The BRAND NEW atmospheric page-turner from MILLION COPY #1 BESTSELLER Louise Douglas ? Must-read for fans of Lucinda Riley, Eve Chase and Evie Woods ‘Louise Douglas’ writing envelops you in swirling mist and unseen menace.’ Victoria Scott ??????????Twenty-five years ago, two-year-old Evie Albert disappeared without a trace from the Brittany seaside town of Morranez.So, when a stranger called Nicole Stevenson walks into the offices of Touissants Detective Agency declaring herself the missing girl, Mila Shepherd and her colleague Carter Jackson are suspicious. They are inclined to agree with Nicole’s sisters Imogen and Charlotte, that for whatever reason, Nicole is a fantasist looking for attention.But as Mila and Carter reopen the case of the missing toddler, a twisting tale of misdirection, a secret society and a forgotten mother slowly unfolds. Is it possible that Nicole really is Evie and how does the case link with the mysterious death of Mila’s sister Sophie and her husband Charlie?Someone is desperate to protect the truth and as Nicole’s health falters and leads vanish into thin air, Mila faces a dilemma – risk everything or walk away from the case before it’s too late.Louise Douglas is back in the Breton town of Morranez with a masterclass in page-turning plotting and unforgettable characters.A MILLION READERS LOVE LOUISE DOUGLAS!????? ‘A beautifully crafted and compelling mystery, I was completely hooked. Definitely a five star read!’ Clare Marchant????? ‘I absolutely loved this book. The characters draw you in and the plot is so clever, you won’t be able to put it down. Louise Douglas is such a talented writer, I can’t wait for her next book.’????? ‘A brilliant combination of mystery, psychology, and family drama and you can’t help but be invested in the characters. Can’t recommend enough.’????? ‘A must-read!! Some of my all-time favourite books have been these. The perfect form of escapism!’????? ‘Is anything as it seems. You can feel the fear pulsating throughout the novel. Great characters, great plot. Skilfully written it leaves the reader wanting more. Recommended.’????? ‘This is the first mystery that I have read that really kept me guessing. Usually, I get some idea of how the story is going to pan out or who is the villain but not here, great writing.’Praise for Louise Douglas:‘This atmospheric Victorian mystery pulls you in from the first page right through until the cracking conclusion. A brilliant read!’ Rachel Burton on The Emerald Shawl’I loved The Lost Notebook so much! From the opening lines, I was drawn in to a gripping story, beautifully written and so cleverly orchestrated…I held my breath at the denouement and as for the climax of the book – just wow. Highly recommended.’ Judy Leigh’Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book.’ Milly Johnson’A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down… a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read.’ Kim Nash on The Scarlet Dress’Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick… unputdownable.’ Nicola Cornick on The Scarlet Dress
by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2026 | Humor & Entertainment |
World famous mystery writer Simon Thorn has disappeared along with the only copy of the yet-to-be-published final book in his smash hit Robert Fulcrum detective series.Few people know that the books are inspired by a real-life serial killer who has evaded police for years. Did Thorn leave enough clues in the final volume to identify the madman?Watson Grant is not a detective – the closest he gets is running a bookstore with that word in the title – but it’s his job to track down the missing book.Problem is, the book is worth a fortune, so a lot of other people are looking for it, too. They include a harpoon-toting ex-pirate with a wig fetish; a superfan traffic cop with serious mommy issues; a geriatric former KGB assassin with an arsenal of Cold War dirty tricks; and a rival bookseller with a diabolical hidden agenda. Not to mention a killer who will do unspeakable things to avoid seeing their name hit the bestseller list.Watson is going to have to use all his knowledge of detective fiction to find the missing volume first, or else he may suffer a fate much worse than going out of print.The Book Detective is the latest hilariously twisted thriller from the author of award-winning international bestsellers like Village Books, Demonic Indemnity and Deadline.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2026 | Fantasy |
A DARK ARMY RISES,A NEW SHIP SAILS THE SEAS,AND OLD ONES, LONG SILENT,ARE SUMMONED FORTH TO LEAD.Whereas only a few months earlier he would not have believed any of it, Salem Swan now finds himself faced with sinister enemies and, equally surreal, surrounded by close friends. He has gained powers as a mythlinguist, and with it a responsibility to reunite the world of humans with the world of myth, known as the Fringe.With his uncle Ulysses and Captain Fern taken prisoner by a growing Regulat force, it’s up to Salem and the crew to seek help in old allies. This takes them to the heart of the Amazonian rainforest, where a city concealed in waterfalls tests the measure of their resolve.Meanwhile Regulat forces conspire to eliminate fringers of the World Beneath and bear down on a sacred space with a terrible force that knows no mercy.The world is changing faster than anyone realizes, and salvaging its best parts now rests in the hands of three teenagers and a mythical crew who cannot stand to see it lost.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 30, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A BRAND NEW steamy small town romance from Cecelia Mecca’Cissy Mecca is a skilled writer of page-turning plots and unforgettable characters’ Lucy ScoreEvery book in The Bachelor Pact series can be read as a standalone.Welcome to Cedar Falls JulietteI never meant to derail a man like Cole Ford. One lost passport and a spiraling travel disaster later, I’m stranded in Cinque Terre—overwhelmed and completely out of my depth. Then Cole shows up: calm, controlled, infuriatingly handsome. He’s order wrapped in a perfectly pressed shirt, and somehow the only person who makes me feel steady in the middle of my own chaos. I start wanting what I shouldn’t—him. And wanting Cole feels dangerous in a way I can’t even explain.ColeI don’t do chaos. And Juliette Porter is chaos with a heartbeat. I live by structure, logic, and The Bachelor Pact—especially the final rule: never fall in love. Flying to Italy to retrieve Juliette was supposed to be simple. But she slips past every defense I’ve built, makes me crave the unpredictable, and tempts me to break the vow I swore I’d never touch.By the time we return to the familiarity of Cedar Falls, one truth is unavoidable: to keep her, I’ll have to shatter my last unbroken rule—and finally risk my heart.Praise for the Bachelor Pact series:?????????? ‘Full of banter, spice and friendship’ @amberlouisereadss on Instagram?????????? ‘I love grumpy vs sunshine and this book absolutely smashed that trope!’ @sarahsreadingsmut on Instagram?????????? ‘Would highly recommend it especially if you love a good small town romance’ Goodreads?????????? ‘Cissy Mecca knows how to write in any genre she chooses.’ Goodreads?????????? ‘I loved every character, especially all four boys when they’re together!’ Goodreads
