by Philip Eliot | May 16, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
THE MUST-READ NOVEL OF THE SUMMER ? From Laura Pearson, the No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont!An addictive page-turner, full of 90s nostalgia, about fame, first love and the summer that changed everything… ?? Perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid!‘This book had me totally gripped’ Beth O’Leary ?????’It makes your heart ache’ Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country ?????The summer AJ Silver died, everyone had something to lose. The world called it a tragedy. Someone knew it was more…Everyone who was around in the 1990s remembers where they were when they heard that AJ Silver had died. In the summer of ’96, there was no avoiding the story that America’s biggest teen pop sensation had plunged to his death on a rollercoaster at a family-run amusement park in rural England.Now, 27 years have passed, and – even if you’re too young to recall the event – you’ve probably heard AJ Silver’s songs topping the charts again. So what better time to take a forensic look at what happened that summer?I’ve spent hundreds of hours interviewing everyone who was there that fateful day: workers, friends, family… the people who gained from his death, and the people who lost everything.But you’re going to want to pay attention. Because I’ve found out a secret. One you’re all going to want to know… Perhaps it wasn’t such an accident after all?A truly unique and unforgettable novel, set in 1990s Los Angeles and rural England, with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. You’ll be gripped!Everyone is talking about What Happened That Summer!‘I loved this! Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid will devour it, then want to start it all over again, just like I did. Laura Pearson’s best one yet, and that’s saying something!’ Kate Storey, author‘What a unique story, so well executed, so full of character. I really enjoyed it.’ Beth O’Leary, author‘A masterclass in storytelling. The mystery is utterly addictive, the love story so tender and exquisitely drawn it makes your heart ache, and all set against a glorious backdrop of 90s nostalgia. I ADORED it. Laura Pearson is a must-read author for me and this is her best book yet.’ Clare Leslie Hall, author‘I devoured What Happened That Summer. It’s a gripping, heartfelt read… I was genuinely sad to turn the last page!’ Emily Freud, author‘Wow, what a read this was!… It’s so gripping that I’ve got bags under my eyes from one-more-chaptering into the night. But it’s more than just a gripping story – it’s full of heart too…. I absolutely loved it.’ Fran Quinn, author‘Definitely my favourite book of the year BY A MILE!!! One of those I wish I could go back and read again for the first time. If I didn’t have to go to work, I would not have put it down. And the twist at the end!!! Didn’t see it coming at all. I know I have used way too many exclamation marks in this review but I can’t stop!! An absolute triumph of a novel.’ Reader review ?????‘What can I say, other than… WOW! As a fan of Laura’s, this is unlike any other book she has written, and completely blew me away. I devoured every page’ Reader review ?????‘This book was so amazing I couldn’t put it down!!… The kind of book that will stay with you forever; one you will read over and over again, so you can pore over every detail just one more time!’ Reader review ?????
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!)
