by Philip Eliot | Dec 6, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
When Holly Donnelly discovers a dead body at the foot of the staircase inside her apartment building, she finds herself pulled into a mystery she can’t walk away from.Holly’s housesitting gig at a grand old mansion soon becomes complicated. The house is haunted, the mail brings more oil paintings than anyone could ever hang, and the unsettling owner seems to have secrets of his own. Meanwhile, Detective Cooper Honeycutt believes the body Holly found is only one in a string of serial murders—and he needs her sharp instincts to help unravel the case.As their partnership grows into something deeper, Holly uncovers evidence that ties the quirky residence to multiple crimes. With a hurricane bearing down, she must decide who she can trust—and whether she’s finally ready for love.Suspenseful and delightfully offbeat, THE MANSION ON BEACH STREET is the fourth book in the Daytona Beach Mysteries series by Janie Owens.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 6, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
Bullets and Kisses Can BurnThe last person Anna Albertini expects to see in an orange jumpsuit in District Court—a place she SO doesn’t belong as a new prosecuting attorney—is Irishman Aiden Devlin, the man who’d saved her life when they were kids. For years, she has dreamed about him. Now here he is—his eyes blue, his chest wide, and his hands in cuffs.Sure, Aiden says he doesn’t want her help, and his ties to a deadly motorcycle club should give her warning. His kisses are both dangerous…and addictive. Also, her new boss is a sexy Italian bad boy who might be using the case to climb to the top, while the detective assigned to the case wants her to stay out of his way. With so much testosterone surrounding her all of a sudden, most women would find it hard to concentrate. This might be why the case leads Anna to a disastrous spa appointment, a run-in with a tree, and chase with a nude old man around a courtroom. It’s a good thing Anna learned a long time ago to be her own hero, no matter how fast the bullets fly or the kisses consume.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 6, 2025 | Fantasy |
Get into the Christmas spirit(s) and escape to the cosy and ghostly village of Rowan Vale ?? ?????????? ‘Wonderfully warm and romantic – with a magical twist!’ Jessica RedlandIn the beautiful Cotswold village of Rowan Vale, tourists mingle unknowingly with the ghosts of Christmas past…When Clara first arrived in the village to visit her boyfriend Jack at his family home, Honeywell House, she’d no idea her life was about to change forever. Now, years later, she’s struggling to cope with hormonal changes and three boisterous sons – and her and Jack’s relationship has never felt more precarious.Meanwhile, over at Harling Hall, tensions rise between resident ghosts, Agnes and Aubrey, over a Dickensian-themed weekend planned for the village.While Aubrey prepares to defy Agnes, Clara’s secret is about to be revealed. She wasn’t entirely honest with Jack when she first arrived in Rowan Vale, and as time passed, it seemed too late to come clean. Now she doesn’t have a choice…With both relationships already under strain, the Christmas spirit has its work cut out, this festive season…Fans of Heidi Swain, K. F. Breene and the BBC hit sitcom Ghosts will LOVE this blissfully heart-warming, Christmassy story.Praise for Sharon Booth’s Ghosts of Rowan Vale series:?????????? ‘Oh. My. Ghosts. This book was EVERYTHING! If you love found family, a bit of ghostly mischief, and a touch of romance, you NEED this in your life.’ Reader review?????????? ‘An entertaining story with a fabulous cast of characters that I know you will fall in love with!’ Reader review?????????? ‘A truly heartwarming read that offers a gentle escape into a world of love, family, and a touch of the extraordinary.’ Reader review?????????? ‘This is a must read, best new 2025 romantic cosy mystery fantasy series, that will charm your heart and make you laugh and feel great! Loved it immensely and cannot rave enough about it’ Reader review
by Philip Eliot | Dec 6, 2025 | General Nonfiction |
Timothy Wells and Christine Sevilla’s love was inspiring. Married for almost twenty years, the husband and wife passionately adored each other. Friends, family, and acquaintances all wished to have a relationship as solid as that of Tim and Christine. There was no sign that their marriage was anything less than ideal-until the day Wells brutally murdered his wife.This deep, disturbing exploration of the psyche of Timothy Wells is not a whodunit but a “whydunit.” Written with Wells’s cooperation, this riveting account thoroughly presents the circumstances leading up to Sevilla’s murder. It features interviews and letters from the Wells and Sevilla families as well as testimony from friends, neighbors, and ex-spouses. Trapped inside his own mind, Wells’ emotional insecurities left him with no escape from his severe depression and swiftly multiplying anxieties. In chilling detail, this true narrative traces the path of a man doomed by his own inner demons.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 6, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Love is the mess worth keepingShe wanted quiet.She got Mina.Maybe that’s exactly what she needed.Ray Thomas has always been the responsible one—managing her mother’s crises, excelling in school, and keeping life under control. But when her sister’s chaotic best friend Mina needs a place to crash, Ray’s carefully ordered world flips upside down.Mina Park knows what it means to be unwanted—by her parents, by her ex, and by the boss who steals her work. She’s used to shrinking herself to fit, but staying on Ray’s couch isn’t supposed to feel this… different.Temporary turns complicated when Mina’s chaos collides with Ray’s quiet strength. Between manipulative exes, toxic bosses, families who take too much, and a judgmental cat, they’ll discover that love isn’t tidy—it’s the most beautiful mess of all.Chaos Theory, Love Practice is perfect for readers who love curling up with a cozy blanket, a cup of coffee, and a sweet sapphic romance with found family feels that will leave your heart full.
