by Philip Eliot | May 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
I absolutely loved it and spent several nights sitting up until late, unable to put it down’ ?????The memories of that summer won’t stay buried forever…1976. It’s a long, hot summer, and all teenager Jo Salway wants is to bask in the freedom of the holidays with her life-long friends. But when little Pippa Jenkins suddenly vanishes without a trace, the friends must close ranks to protect themselves. And in doing so, change the course of their futures forever …2024. Haunted by the events of fifty years ago, Jo has never returned to her childhood home of Hareton Wick. But in the aftermath of trauma and with her only respite found at the bottom of a bottle, Jo knows that the only way to start afresh is to unravel the secrets of her past. But when the tangled web of Pippa’s disappearance starts to lead closer to home, who will Jo be able to trust, and who will she betray …Readers are HOOKED by The Vanished Girl:’Very addictive’ ?????’It will tug on your heart, make you shed a few tears and appreciate the love and support of others’ ?????’Twists to keep me guessing. Couldn’t put it down’ ?????’Hugely enjoyable and compelling’ LOUISE DOUGLAS’Utterly unputdownable!’ ?????’A rollercoaster…full of twists and turns…I inhaled it’ RACHEL BURTON’One of my favourite books to date’ ?????Perfect for fans of: ? Dual timeline Gripping mysteries Shocking twists
by Philip Eliot | May 16, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Discover love and family in this set of six clean, stand-alone, cowboy romances with a dash of suspense!Enjoy hours of heartwarming reading with six more stories about strong-willed forty-something women in small-town Cowboy Crossing and the swoon-worthy single-dad cowboys who love them. Though sometimes those rugged handsome men might need a nudge—or a push! Six sweet, wholesome romances, each with a happily-ever-after, books 7 -12 completing the Cowboy Crossing Romances series!Book 1: Show Me a Mistaken IdentityCan a fun-loving cowboy with a precocious daughter and a guarded woman with a mistaken identity find a path to happiness together?Book 2: Show Me a Fake FiancéCan a fake engagement become real for a single-father cowboy and a brokenhearted single mom?Book 3: Show Me a Stand-in HusbandCan an accidental marriage between a rebellious cowgirl and a straitlaced single-dad doctor grow into true love?Book 4: Show Me a ReunionWhen a reunion of childhood best friends leads to a marriage of convenience, can it lead to love, too?Book 5: Show Me a Family SagaA busy matriarch and a risk-loving younger man with a secret… Can his granddaughter in need bring these opposites together?Book 6: Show Me a Fake EngagementA rock star, a social worker, and a teen in need of a family. Can their pretend relationship become real?What readers say about the books:????? “An excellent romance with down-to-earth characters and an intriguing storyline that pulls you in from the very beginning.” Sheila L VINE VOICE????? “Full of love, laughter and intrigue.” MomB????? “You walk away with a light, happy. loving warmth from the romance of the story.” MaryEllen????? “Just give yourself time to read cover to cover because you won’t want to put this fabulous book down until the very end.” Sarah Sarber????? “Incredible, so much drama, excitment, challenges, heartache and always so much Love.What a incredible family, I know it’s a book but the way its written, you feel all their challenges.” CM????? “It was beautifully written and the storyline is heartfelt and believable along with fascinating characters.” Nancy
by Philip Eliot | May 16, 2026 | Fantasy |
Sweet treats, friendly service, and a proprietor who’s not afraid to be a little devious to do the right thing. Welcome to the Pobyd Perfections Bakery.Magical baker Lillie Dean has moved to the idyllic town of Silverkeep in search of a fresh start. Magic is once again legal, and Lillie’s ready to show the world what a pobyd (a creature with a penchant for baking delicious sweets) can do unfettered. But Silverkeep is in an uproar, with the magical creatures who’d fled the queen’s reign returning to find their homes occupied by the nonmagical who’d been invited to fill the nearly-vacant town. To make matters worse, Lillie’s just received a letter threatening to reveal her mildly-villainous past if she doesn’t pack up and leave.Lillie’s not one to blink in the face of a threat, nor is she going to take a note like that lying down. There’s an entire town full of suspects, including Julian Globe, the son of Lillie’s landlord and the owner of a rival bakery, who isn’t too pleased his father’s bankrolling his competition. But who would know about what Lillie did in Lower Pigsend, and why would they want her to leave?A Drizzle of Magic is the first book in the Pobyd Perfections Bakery Cozy Mystery Fantasy series.Note: While A Drizzle of Magic is set in the same world as the cozy fantasy mystery series The Weary Dragon Inn, it isn’t necessary to have read that series first.~The Pobyd Perfections Bakery Series includes:A Drizzle of MagicA Splash of ArcanaA Dash of SorceryA Smidgen of ChaosA Sprinkle of TreacheryA Dusting of AlchemyA Coating of ConjuringA Glaze of TrickeryA Dollop of SpellworkAn Icing of WizardryPraise for The Pobyd Perfections BakeryWinner, Spotify Top Indie Audiobook 2025, A Drizzle of Magic????? “A cozy start to a new series from one of my favorite authors!” – Amazon Review????? “If you’re coming here after the Weary Dragon Inn, congrats! You’ll love this series too (though you totally don’t need to read that one first).” – BFT Reviews????? “This book was delightfully cozy and had allllll the feelings I wanted” – Bookish Baker
by Philip Eliot | May 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
BRIDGERPeace and quiet. That’s all I’m looking for after two grueling tours in the Army.Pete swears I’ll find it if I join him on a trip to Spruce, Texas to reunite with his old military pal Cody.What I find instead is the human hurricane called Anthony Myers.We start off on the wrong foot. And that’s followed by too many more wrong feet to count—or forgive.That cocky, baby-faced, certifiable hot mess is loud, chaotic, and impossible to ignore.He thinks he’s gonna run me out of this town, but I’ve dealt with worse,growing up defending my vulnerable brother and mother against our drunk father.I’m more than equipped to handle a small-town menacewho’s clearly got a chip on his shoulder for outsiders.Besides, the more I encounter him, the pettier I’m inspired to be,and two can play these games.ANTHONYThis summer’s been a total train wreck.But I just found my groove with Juni, my new bestie and drinking partner-in-crime.The last dang thing I need is an uptight, rule-abiding muscle-head named Bridger ruining my fun.I’m everything he can’t stand: wild, reckless, and in his face.But that doesn’t give him the right to look down on mewith his annoyingly pretty blue eyes—like I’m nothing but the mess he can’t fix.Now my peaceful hometown of Spruce is a warzone of a different kind,and I just might be the one and only thing standing between himand the peace he’s apparently so desperate to find.Or maybe I’m the chaos he never knew he needed.HOT MESS EXPRESS is a steamy, laugh-out-loud return to Spruce, Texas full of fiery clashes and undeniable chemistry, where the line between love and hate burns hotter than ever.?? M/M enemies-to-lovers?? Reckless party boy & stoic military vet?? Small-townHave you read all the books in the Spruce Texas series?Football SundaeBorn Again SinnerHeteroflexibleWrangledRebel At Spruce HighSummer SweatHopeful RomanticMr. Picture PerfectHot Mess Express ??Forever StrongNo Fool For Love Songs(with more to come!)What about the Texas Beach Town spin-off series?In Too DeepCrusherFar From ParadiseHearts Adrift(more on the way!)
by Philip Eliot | May 16, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
When the black mist came, everything changed.An unusual anomaly in outer space opened portals. A black mist poured through, bringing something along with it. War fell upon the human race.Generations later the fighting continued…Zoe spent her whole life training how to fight monsters and demons—how to kill them. Not once did that curriculum include falling in love with one. Now, she’s faced with a hard choice: betray one to save the other.Will she side with the family and friends who have always been at her side, or trade it all for the romance she so deeply desires?Odds are, no matter which path she follows, her heart won’t make it out unscathed.
