by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Historical Romance |
When a brooding lord hires a housekeeper in disguise, secrets smolder and sparks fly in this grumpy sunshine, forbidden attraction, steamy historical romance filled with heat, humor, heart—and a touch of gothic mystery.Winner of the 2025 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award and the Passionate PlumeAfter an accident shatters his dreams, Lord Ethan Harrington retreats to a supposedly haunted manor in the quirky village of Chudleigh Bottoms, determined to live in solitude. Scarred in body and soul, he wants peace—until his new housekeeper begins driving him mad. Quiet and mousy on the surface, Xenia Loveday hides a fire that awakens his darkest desires and threatens the walls he’s built around his heart.Xenia is running for her life and pretending to be someone she’s not. Desperate for freedom, she takes the job knowing she shouldn’t want her grumpy, infuriatingly attractive employer. But forbidden attraction flares, stolen moments turn scorching, and resisting Ethan becomes impossible. Falling for him could cost her everything.As passion deepens and secrets unravel, Ethan and Xenia are drawn into the mystery of the manor’s past—and a centuries-old curse that refuses to stay buried. With danger closing in and the truth poised to destroy them, they must decide if love is worth the risk…or if one kiss will lead to heartbreak instead of forever.Perfect for fans of wounded heroes, soft-hearted heroines with secrets, found family, gothic atmosphere, and red-hot romance with a deeply satisfying happily ever after.Readers love One Kiss to Desire:”Gorgeous romance, passionate and emotional.””Hot and fun…I was kicking my feet all the way through it.””Get out your tissue and your hankie because this one is all of that!”Grace Callaway writes hot and heart-melting historical romances packed with steam, swoon, and mystery. Her standalone novels can be enjoyed individually or as part of the irresistibly interconnected Callawayverse.BLACKWOOD LEGACY (hot Victorian romance)1. One Kiss to Desire2. Two Secrets to Surrender3. Three Chances to Cherish4. Four Promises to Love (preorder)Don’t miss the sizzling series in the Callawayverse (in chronological order):– Mayhem in Mayfair– Heart of Enquiry (Kents)– Game of Dukes– Lady Charlotte’s Society of Angels– Blackwood Legacy (this book belongs to this series)
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
***WINNER: Best Psychological Thriller in the 2023 Best Thrillers Book Awards!***DISCOVER ONE OF THE MOST GRIPPING NEW THRILLERS YOU’LL READ THIS YEAR.A father will do anything to keep his daughters safe. But the phone lines are down. The roads are blocked. And the woman in the cabin is hiding a terrible secret . . .This camping trip is Chris’s last chance to repair his relationship with his daughters, Kayla and Emma. Nothing’s been the same since they lost their mom. But things go wrong as soon as they get to the mountains.When they make camp, nine-year-old Emma runs off into the woods. By the time they find her, there’s a snowstorm rolling in. And Emma’s leg is badly broken. They need to find shelter, fast.They think they’re safe when they come across an old farmstead. The woman inside welcomes them in from the howling blizzard and straps up Emma’s leg.They settle down for the night, but when Chris wakes at dawn and looks over . . . Emma is gone.And this family’s nightmare is only just beginning.An utterly breathtaking thriller perfect for fans of Harlen Coben, Gregg Olsen, Mary Kubica, Lisa Jackson and Stephen King’s Misery.Set in the stunning wilderness of the Colorado Flat Tops, this addictive thriller packed with shocking twists will make you question everything you think you know about family.Readers are OBSESSED with The Girls in the Cabin:????? ‘OMG Caleb Stephens has totally outdone himself this time! OMG I absolutely loved it!’ Janalyn????? ‘This novel is a true tour-de-force, delivering a thrilling and suspenseful ride that will leave you breathless . . . gripping and unforgettable.’ Reviewer 1160518????? ‘PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER TO THE HILT! Caleb Stephens leaves no detail unturned.’ Christy????? ‘The twists and turns in this exceptional psychological thriller guide the story to a staggering finale.’ Ron B.????? ‘Holy moly! This was a crazy read that keeps you on your toes the entire way through wondering what’s coming next!’ Lauren B.????? ‘I haven’t read a book this frightening, sad and hopeful (at the same time!)in . . . well, ever I think.’ Michelle????? ‘Wow. This was massively suspenseful and intense . . . Chilling and freakishly scary, edge of your seat and hold your breath.’ Caroline????? ‘A great thriller! It kept me reading and then a big twist I didn’t see coming!’ Kimberly????? ‘The characters were very well written with flaws that are so real . . . I love a great thriller and I ABSOLUTELY love this one.’ Laura F.Caleb Stephens is an author writing from somewhere deep in the Colorado mountains. His dark fiction collection If Only a Heart and Other Tales of Terror is available through Salt Heart Press and includes the short story The Wallpaper Man, which was adapted to film by Falconer Film & Media in 2022. He is also the author of Feeders, a speculative horror thriller available through Timber Ghost Press.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Two Young Lives. One Devastating Decision. Can past horrors ever really be left behind, or do they demand reckoning?In the shadowed hours of Christmas Day 1986 in Sydney, a 70-year-old widow’s body is discovered inside a wheelie bin—mysteriously left without motive or suspect, her death relegated to a cold case. Decades earlier, amid the terror of Nazi Germany, two young girls are divided by fate: one is deported to Auschwitz, enduring unimaginable horrors, while the other escapes.Their intertwined destinies stretch from the atrocities of the past to a seemingly unrelated crime in Australia, suggesting that the roots of present mysteries may lie buried in war-scarred memory. These two timelines, woven together with a haunting grace, oscillate between the grim reality of life under the Third Reich and the unsettling calm of suburban Sydney.EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a deeply moving, complex, and emotionally intense crime thriller from Down Under, evoking tears and empathy as characters navigate tragedy and revenge. One reviewer called it, “a tale of love and loyalty, of unravelling secrets and confronting the ghosts of the past.””Dramatically examining the haunting experiences of survivors, accomplices, and casualties of the Third Reich, The Madness Locker is a powerful narrative exploration of the grim past and its ominous echoes today. This is an unpredictable drama of survival at all costs that is both touching and timely.” ~ The Independent Review of Books
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
When Secret Service agent Rob Stone helps a stranger in an isolated Oregon mountain town, he makes a dangerous enemy. Rob is outnumbered and targeted, but he thrives in the wilderness — and the community’s tormentors have no idea what they are getting into…”A page-turner filled with action and intrigue!” – Bookbub
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Mystery |
Get ready for the first adventure in the fabulous Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series from John Pilkington. A must-read for fans of C. J. Sansom and Andrew Taylor. ‘A truly fine historical series’ – Library JournalBE YE HUNTER OR PREY?Introducing Thomas Finbow – falconer to Sir Robert Vicary and Lady Margaret of Petbury, Berkshire. He keeps his mind sharp and his body primed as he goes about his duties with the diligent confidence of one who once served Queen and country.When Nathaniel Pickering, Lady Margaret’s older brother is found murdered, Thomas takes her away to London, in search of gryfalcons. Lady Margaret being a keen lover of the sport of falconry herself, Thomas hopes it will help distract his mistress from her grief, however once they reach the city it becomes apparent that much bigger things are at play – and the murder of Master Pickering was just the beginning…Thomas’s astute mind is unable to ignore the clues, and in uncovering some dark secrets, he places himself – and his mistress – in grave danger. Now a target himself, Thomas must face some of London’s most notorious criminals, in a battle of both brain and brawn.Perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor and S. J. Parris.Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series:‘Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience… Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.’ – Booklist’The story moves at a great pace … it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.’ – The Historical Novels Review‘A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries’ Library JournalPraise for The Ruffler’s Child:’The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom – and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment! ????? Reader ReviewBrilliant! A master of descriptive prose! ????? Reader ReviewInteresting tale of intrigue, murder and mystery. ????? Reader ReviewI was gripped from start to finish. A very well crafted read which was unputdownable. ????? Reader ReviewWell-drawn characters in a colourful and dangerous world, drawn into a plot that will keep you guessing (and keep the pages flying by). Thoroughly recommended. ????? Reader Review
