by Philip Eliot | Aug 29, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Maxy Awards 2025 Winner: Mystery & CrimeWhen Marilyn Peña, an eccentric billionaire, vanishes after dropping off her beloved talking parrot, Tiki Lulu, at the Coral Shores Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Emily Benton and her best friend, Anthony, embark on a quest to find her. The search leads them to a gruesome discovery-a dead body in the swamp behind Marilyn’s house.To make matters worse, the veterinary hospital becomes overrun by Marilyn’s devoted social media followers who are gathered as a show of support but also to unravel the next clue in Marilyn’s wild bird center treasure hunt. A large amount of money is at stake, which attracts all types of trouble. With tensions rising and danger lurking at every turn, Emily and Anthony clash with Emily’s brother, Deputy Sheriff Duncan Benton, and her on again-off again beau, Detective Mike Lane. In a race against time, they must navigate the chaos, protect Tiki Lulu, and uncover the truth before it’s too late.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 29, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Owen Burnett planned on a quiet, easygoing Christmas, hanging out with his best friend and neighbor, Gabby Michaelson. So when his mom pressures him to come home for the holidays, he tells a little white lie…that he’s spending the holidays with his new girlfriend. But when his family shows up unexpectedly, Owen pulls the best friend card and asks Gabby to play his fake girlfriend. Gabby’s been hopelessly in love with her best friend Owen for what feels like forever, but playing his “fake” girlfriend when the entire boisterous Burnett clan visits is easier said than done. The more she tries to deny the attraction between them, the more obvious their chemistry becomes. But even though she’s not the only one feeling it, putting their friendship on the line is a risk she can’t take.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 29, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
A fated encounter. A dangerous enemy. A passion neither of them can afford.Buying a vet clinic in a small, backwoods town was supposed to be a fresh start. But when my first patient turns out to be a giant wolf riddled with silver bullets—and then shifts into a man before my eyes—my quiet life takes a wild turn.Conall, the alpha of the local werewolf pack, is as unreasonable as he is sexy. But when a curse leaves his people unable to heal and he asks for my help, I can’t say no. Not to moonlighting at the compound or to his advances—the big bad wolf manages to set my body ablaze with every look, word, and touch.With his pack on the brink of war, he makes it clear he doesn’t have time for love. But when his enemies come for me, I realize too late that I may have just become his greatest weakness.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 29, 2026 | Fantasy |
A new dark and spicy epic romantasy debut, perfect for fans of Shield of Sparrows and Rose in Chains.Every decade, thirteen humans from the Isles of Tarlor are forced to compete in a series of challenges called the Mortal Trials. Hosted by the elven, each one is more dangerous than the last. If you lose, you’re dead. But winning means immortality and everlasting glory – a feat only ever accomplished by one person.Mistaken for someone else, Lirah is thrust into a foreign land to compete for her life. Survival won’t be easy, but she’s paired with a powerful mentor, Kilian Valhan, who is tasked with guiding her through the Trials.Everything about Kilian is infuriating. He is brooding, intimidating and purposefully provoking. Even then, Lirah cannot deny the flame of attraction that burns bright between them.The gods are stirring, and dark secrets will draw Lirah into the underbelly of elven conspiracy. And though enduring the Trials might tempt death, falling in love will prove fatal.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 29, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
?? Small-town?? Friends-to-lovers?? Romantic suspense?? Brother’s best friend?? Spicy!????? ‘Pure gold!’????? ‘PICK THIS BOOK UP! It’s the perfect beach read!’????? ‘I loved every second. You do not want to miss out on this adventure!’????? ‘Absolutely incredible . . . the perfect summer read!’She’s the queen of heartbreak.He’s the one who got away.Bailey Jones is known for writing happy-ever-afters. But she’s never had her own. Not since him.Rhett Monroe was her first love. The boy who tossed her into the lake every summer. The man who walked away without a second glance.Now he’s back — ex-Navy SEAL turned security specialist. Focused. Intense. And definitely not here for the memories.Because someone is watching Bailey. Sending messages that feel too personal. Too obsessed.To keep her safe, Rhett takes Bailey to the one place a stalker can’t find her — Cedar Shores. But sharing a cabin with the man she never stopped loving is a different kind of danger for Bailey. Especially when Rhett’s protective gaze follows her like she’s something worth guarding. Like she’s his.Bailey spent her career writing men who would burn the world down for the women they love. Turns out, she grew up with one.If you love slow-burn romance with a hint of suspense, this second-chance, bookish romance is perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez, Elle Kennedy, Catherine Cowles, Meghan Quinn, the small-town heat of Elsie Silver and the romance of The Summer I Turned Pretty.Readers are giving Safe Haven?????????? ‘The perfect blend of slow-burn tension, long-buried longing, and pulse-pounding suspense. Bold, spicy, and utterly captivating — you’ll be hooked from the very first page.’ Author Linny Mack????? ‘I DEVOURED THIS . . . The slow burn *chef kiss*.’????? ‘Seriously — you want to read the book just for the Tiger Motel scene. Swoon-worthy slow burn tension . . . with a hunky guy and a book written after their childhood crush.’????? ‘I just loved the vibes! I didn’t want this book to end!’????? ‘A mystery wrapped up in a romance . . . It has surprised me in the best way.’????? ‘Everything a rom-com needs! The FMC and MMC are perfection!’????? ‘I absolutely love this book . . . It’s a romantic suspense set in a small town, easy to read and kept me hooked until the very end.’????? ‘A great mix of romance, suspense, and emotional moments.’????? ‘This book was so beautiful. It had all the elements of a great read — romance, suspense, protection.’????? ‘One of the cutest love stories I have read . . . This was SO GOOD!’????? ‘I couldn’t put the book down.’????? ‘Loved the story. Plenty of romance with the added mystery of a stalker . . . Please read this!’????? ‘This was absolutely perfect and I was completely invested in the pining and slow burn between Bailey and Rhett!’????? ‘I love romantic suspense and those elements were flawless. I thought the secluded lake setting was great.’????? ‘This book was everything . . . it’s so wonderful it’s almost too much. These authors heading these romances are destroying my heart.’????? ‘For fans of Catherine Cowles, this is a great read. A 5-star read for me!’????? ‘I love this book in so many ways.’????? ‘If you are a fan of the romantic suspense genre, like Catherine Cowles, then I highly recommend this read!’????? ‘This book is SO good! The perfect mix of Every Summer After by Carley Fortune and The Bodyguard movie . . . you will love this book!’
