by Philip Eliot | Jan 15, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Who killed the strange man staying at the Roarke and Daughters Inn? At a masquerade ball to raise money for renovations to the Memorial Library, Kellan finds a dead body dressed in a Dr. Evil costume. Soon after, a stalker targets school president Ursula. With a special flower exhibit in town and the arrival of strange letters, Kellan can’t decide which mystery in his life should take priority. Every lead seems to trace back to the Stoddards: a new family who recently moved in. What Kellan doesn’t know is that the biggest mystery of all has yet to be exposed. Praise: ????? – “A story with remarkable characters and irresistible charm.” ????? – “The characters are dynamic and memorable. The dialogue is snappy and witty. An excellent read.”
by Philip Eliot | Jan 15, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
When you wake up dead and your dog is the only one who can see you… Daisy Montgomery lived her best life. She treated people well, was kind to animals and didn’t have any enemies. Or so she thought. Then she was attacked by a force so powerful that it separated her body from her soul, and she found herself stuck somewhere between life and death. Unfortunately for Daisy being a spirit had its limitations. Luckily her little dog Alfie leads her to sexy Charlie O’Sullivan, a man who can not only see her spirit and open doors for her, but makes her question everything she thought she knew about her life. When her attacker kills again, she must use her newfound knowledge to discover their identity before her loved-ones’ lives are irreversibly and tragically changed forever. With the help of Charlie and his merry band of spirit helpers, she follows the clues, leading her to a discovery that puts her in a race against a murderer. But can she solve the crime before the killer destroys everything she ever loved? Will she walk to the light and rest in peace? Will she be stuck forever between the two worlds forever? Or are the secrets of Dandelion Ponds are so dangerous that not even the dead can save them?
by Philip Eliot | Jan 15, 2026 | Fantasy |
A thief without a future. A dragon born for kings. A bond that could burn an empire. In the depths of Tang China’s underworld, Jin knows better than to dream. But one fateful heist binds her to a jade dragon—Rayshan—whose magic was meant for royal blood. Now hunted for the crime of stealing from the empire, Jin is offered an impossible reprieve: compete in the Dragon Class trials and earn her place among the elite. There’s only one catch—no woman has ever ridden a dragon. And the Minister of War would rather see her dead than let her succeed. As Jin fights to survive in a world of noble-born rivals, political secrets, and ancient mage powers, she begins to uncover a truth far more dangerous than her bond: her choices could kill everyone she holds dear. If she fails, she’ll lose her dragon—and the part of her soul bound to it. But if she triumphs, the empire itself may burn. Dragon Class is perfect for readers who crave fierce heroines, dragon bonds that defy fate, and fantasy rooted in rich, imperial worlds. Saddle up—your next adventure awaits. “An exciting adventure that sinks its teeth into you and doesn’t let go.” “The most well written dragon rider book I have read!” “If you enjoyed Fourth Wing, The Hunger Games, or The Lunar Chronicles, you’ll love Dragon Class.”
by Philip Eliot | Jan 15, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
A New York Times –bestselling author and former Los Angeles Times reporter chronicles the marriage between a Christian woman and an ex-con that ends in murder. When Carol Montecalvo began writing to a man in prison through a program at her church, she considered it her Christian duty. But the letters soon became her lifeline, something she actually looked forward to sending and receiving. She fell in love with the man behind the letters and just before Dan was released, they wed in the prison chapel. Their marriage lasted nine years, until the fateful night when Dan stoically called 911 to report his wife’s murder. With a half-million dollar insurance policy riding on his wife’s death, and a string of adulterous affairs in his past, Dan is the most obvious suspect. But is this former felon really guilty? Or could he actually be a grieving widower, in the wrong place at the wrong time? In this powerful true crime account of the gruesome murder and sensational trial that followed, New York Times –bestselling author Karen Kingsbury weaves an emotional story that leaves readers guessing until the final, harrowing conclusion.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 15, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
That guy standing in my ma’s kitchen in a designer suit isn’t my Nate. My Nate doesn’t exist anymore. That guy in there is just a frat boy in Nate’s skin.’ Evan and Nathan were inseparable, until one mistake severed their connection. Five years later, so much has changed when a tragedy brings Nathan back into Evan’s life. While Evan remains living in their old neighborhood, working to pay off his family’s debts, Nathan is the vice president of a prestigious fraternity and part of a top college tennis team. Nathan believes he can turn back the clock on their friendship. Evan can’t let go of the past. Broken and hurt by what he perceives as Nathan’s abandonment, Evan is hell bent on rejecting any hope of a second chance. First Serves and Second Chances takes place at an Ivy League college and the boardwalks of New Jersey. This is an estranged friends to lovers, second chance romance with lots of hurt/comfort, college tennis, fraternity life and spice.
