by Philip Eliot | Aug 22, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
In small-town Spirit Lake, Iowa, even the farmers market can turn deadly, and Scarlett James can’t help but dig for the truth, no matter how close to home it gets.Over 300 pages of high stakes, heartfelt friendships, and the truth Scarlett has been dreading.Scarlett James is no longer just a visitor in Spirit Lake; she’s part of the fabric of the town. But as her roots grow deeper, so do the complications. Her friend group is expanding, the local businesses are thriving, and her love life has shifted from a “slow burn” to a “complicated fire.”The Spirit Lake Farmers Market is in full swing, but when a worker is found dead one Saturday morning, it brings the town to a sudden halt. The list of suspects is as long as a summer day. As Scarlett, Zoey, Bree, and Della dig through the dirt of small-town rivalries and long-simmering grudges, between market stalls and over coffee at Grandma’s Fireside Cafe, they uncover a web of lies that stretches back generations.The deeper Scarlett digs, the more she realizes that the “accidents” in Spirit Lake rarely are. With new evidence about her parents’ car accident finally coming to light, Scarlett must decide whom she can really trust, especially when the truth hits closer to home than she ever imagined.Rest in Peas is the most immersive Scarlett James mystery yet — a small-town cozy mystery with a growing cast of characters, richer town lore, and a shocking twist in Scarlett’s personal journey. New to the series? This one stands on its own, but you’ll love catching up on the Spirit Lake saga.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 22, 2026 | Literary |
‘Tender and emotional, just absolutely beautiful’ JOSIE SILVER’Heartbreaking and hopeful’ SARAH MORGANShe thought their love story was over.The world had other plans…When Magnolia Jones finds her daughter’s travel journal, she can think of no better way to honour her life than setting off on the gap year trip that twenty-three-year-old Brontë had dreamed of taking.It was meant to be Brontë’s adventure, but perhaps following her daughter’s footsteps around the world is exactly what Magnolia needs to piece her broken heart back together and begin to heal.As her travels take her further away from home, memories of a long-ago summer come flooding back. Magnolia barely recognises that girl she used to be – the dreams she had, the freedom ahead, the midnight kisses on the beach with curly-haired, brown eyed Jackson.Maybe, just maybe, in this magical place that is somewhere only they know, Magnolia is about to discover that her journey isn’t over – it’s just about to begin…More praise for Somewhere Only We Know:’Life-affirming and full of love and hope. A book you won’t want to put down, I devoured it greedily’ SANTA MONTEFIORE’A heart-breaking yet hugely uplifting novel about finding yourself after loss’ EMILY STONE’An injection of pure of happiness and escapism!’ KIRSTY GREENWOOD’An emotional journey which will have you reaching for tissues and your passport, this book is a beautiful exploration of grief and hope. The perfect cocktail of heartbreak, nostalgia and romance in an idyllic setting’ VERONICA HENRY’Poignant and inspiring, Somewhere Only We Know broke my heart and then healed it. Absolutely stunning!’ KIM NASH’Maggie was the perfect protagonist to travel the world with’ CESCA MAJOR’Emotional and evocative, the perfect escapist read. I loved it’ ALEX BROWN’A wonderfully different and uplifting novel – thoroughly enjoyable’ KATIE FFORDE’A gorgeous story that swept me away. I loved it!’ SOPHIE COUSENS’A journey of rediscovery and romantic adventure. Tender, touching and terrific!’ SUZAN HOLDER
by Philip Eliot | Aug 22, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Would you keep a secret from your partner? This one you might…Nadia is desperate. Her husband, Matt, has been off work with a back injury for six months and if she doesn’t find another job soon, they’ll be out on the street.So she can’t believe her luck when a chance encounter leads to an interview with Jace, a successful real estate agent. More so when she lands the job.Not only is Jace kind and considerate, Nadia can’t quite help feeling an attraction when she looks into his gorgeous brown eyes.And when Jace offers her a share of the commission on a luxury house sale, Nadia thinks her woes might be behind her.Unfortunately, they have only just started. Dealing with the rich and powerful, her financial salvation is going to come at a heavy price.And Nadia can ill afford the consequences should her husband discover what she does to earn it…THE THINGS WE HIDE is a riveting domestic thriller packed with shocking twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is the ninth standalone novel by Australian writing sensation Vanessa Garbin.The full list of her books, all FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback, is as follows:1. WHAT WE DID LAST NIGHT2. THE LIES I TOLD HIM3. YOUR EVERY MOVE4. THE STEPS WE TAKE5. THEIR LITTLE SECRETS6. NO FRIENDS OF MINE7. FOR MY OWN GOOD8. LIES WITHIN ME9. THE THINGS WE HIDEPerfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Claire McGowan, and Valerie Keogh, and anyone who loves a nail-biting read!
by Philip Eliot | Aug 22, 2026 | Fantasy |
Nominated for “Idaho Book of the Year” by The Idaho Library AssociationFirst Place Dante Rossetti Book Award for Young Adult FictionThe woods remember.The river listens.And some secrets refuse to stay buried.Landis has never stayed anywhere long enough to call it home. After years bouncing through the foster system, he’s learned to keep his head down and never get attached. But the Idaho farm he’s sent to feels… strange. The woods whisper his name. The river thrums with something alive beneath the surface. And the closer he gets to the hollow, the more it feels like someone—or something—is watching.Benji knows he doesn’t belong—because he’s dead. Caught between worlds with no memory of how he disappeared, he watches the living search for answers his fading mind can’t give them. The only thing he knows for sure is this: the woods were the last place he felt alive… and they’re hiding the truth.When Landis begins sensing a presence in the trees, Benji realizes their stories are connected. The hollow is stirring. The river is rising. And the secret that trapped Benji might be reaching for Landis next.As their paths collide across life and death, both boys must uncover what really happened in the hollow before the past pulls another soul under.Because some places remember.Some places hunger.And some places never let you go.It Happened in the Hollow is an evocative, atmospheric YA paranormal mystery perfect for readers who crave emotional depth wrapped in supernatural intrigue. Brenda Stanley delivers a haunting, beautifully layered story about grief, connection, and the secrets that linger long after the living move on. With dual perspectives from the living and the dead, this novel invites readers into a world where memory becomes its own kind of ghost—and where one truth can change everything.”An enthralling and captivating anthology… Ms. Stanley masters the human paradoxes and dynamics of the secrets that are carried in the small and often divided communities of rural America.” —Laron Johnson, 2026 Idaho Teacher of the Year
by Philip Eliot | Aug 22, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Two friends make a mutually beneficial temporary arrangement. But keeping it strictly professional may be expecting the impossible . . .Nursing student Amber Fleming couldn’t be more stunned when ex-marine Ethan Green makes an offer: he’ll babysit her twin girls if she cares for his injured grandmother. Amber knows it’s temporary. Ethan isn’t one for roots—or their hometown. But his steadfast caring has her wanting more than friendship. And with help from Amber’s mischievous twins, can they risk becoming a forever family?
