by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
She’s trying to save her future. He’s trying to save his business. Falling for each other would ruin everything.Celeste McCarthy has always believed Butterfly Lake Lodge would be part of her future—until her parents announce they’re selling it. Determined to prove she can stand on her own, she signs up for a practical evening class.She doesn’t expect the instructor to be Jack Wallace.Rugged, stubborn, and impossible to ignore, Jack is a local fly-fishing guide fighting to keep his business afloat after a flashy newcomer starts stealing clients. The last thing he needs is a distraction—especially one as fiery and determined as Celeste.But when wedding festivities at the lodge force them into each other’s orbit, irritation turns into attraction neither of them can deny. With the future of the lodge hanging in the balance and Jack’s livelihood on the line, they’ll have to decide whether this is the worst possible time to fall in love … or the only time that matters. A small-town, opposites attract romance full of tension, chemistry, and emotional stakes.
by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Three murder mysteries — but the theme always comes down to sex and money…From a USA TODAY Bestselling Author– David Chill’s colorful and well-crafted mystery series captures both Raymond Chandler’s gritty vision and Robert B. Parker’s biting humor. Set in Los Angeles, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Burnside Series delivers clever plots, crackling dialogue, and fascinating characters. A great choice that subscribers of Kindle Unlimited mysteries will appreciate!The First 3 Novels In The Burnside Mystery Series (Boxed Set # 1) Includes:POST PATTERNFADE ROUTEBUBBLE SCREENPOST PATTERN (Book 1):On a dark Los Angeles freeway, someone fires a gunshot at a local football star.His family turns to Private Investigator Burnside, a former football star himself, who has recently left the LAPD. As he battles his way through the investigation, Burnside’s own life is repeatedly placed in jeopardy, and the body count starts to pile up.Burnside encounters beautiful girls, wayward athletes, and overworked cops on his way toward finding a killer who knows he’s looking for them. And as he navigates this perilous path, Burnside also comes to grips with a betrayal from his past, one that keeps returning to him, no matter how hard he tries to avoid it.Set against the sun-drenched backdrop of a hot Los Angeles summer, Post Pattern provides readers with an engaging, action-packed story. The novel delivers a smart, sexy plot with crackling dialogue and fascinating characters.FADE ROUTE (Book 2):A candidate for mayor has been murdered and there’s one obvious suspect.But Burnside, the former football star turned private investigator, pushes forward into a harrowing investigation that reveals more and more possible culprits, all with their own motives. As the action intensifies, Burnside himself becomes embroiled in a case that goes beyond just one murder. And when the police suspect he’s a person of interest, Burnside must race against time to find the killer.With little more to go on than his gut feeling, Burnside pokes at everything around him. Desperately trying to untangle a web of deceit that threatens to destroy him personally, he is also faced with a scenario that could take down an entire community.BUBBLE SCREEN (Book 3):It starts with some missing warehouse inventory, but the case quickly moves beyond simple larceny. And when theft turns to murder, the stakes rise dramatically, and the action intensifies.The story leads Private Investigator Burnside onto the trail of some people who will do anything to acquire money — and they will use any means necessary to keep it. And as he plunges into the investigation, Burnside also has to make a life-altering decision about his own future.Interweaving the world of business with the world of football, Bubble Screen is set in the heart of Los Angeles. It is a captivating thrill ride that combines fascinating characters, wry humor, and an explosive ending that is both stunning and unexpected.Read the entire Burnside Mystery Series: Book 1: POST PATTERNBook 2: FADE ROUTEBook 3: BUBBLE SCREENBook 4: SAFETY VALVEBook 5: CORNER BLITZBook 6: NICKEL PACKAGEBook 7: DOUBLE PASSBook 8: TAMPA TWOBook 9: FLEA FLICKERBook 10: SWIM MOVEBook 11: HARD COUNTBook 12: JET SWEEPBook 13: BULL RUSH
by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
When ex-DCI Luke Sackville left the force he thought he’d seen the worst the world could offer. He was wrong.Still haunted by a family tragedy, Luke joins a private company. It’s intended to be a low pressure role, but when a woman accused of taking bribes vanishes he’s thrown into leading a hastily assembled team and a case that quickly turns deadly.What looks like a simple disappearance soon unravels into something darker – one dead woman, another missing, and a team barely holding together under the pressure. As the case spirals, Luke finds himself chasing a killer who knows exactly how to stay one step ahead.Set against the brooding landscape of Bath and the Somerset countryside, Taken to the Hills delivers a gripping mix of humour, sharp dialogue, and gritty realism and is the first in the Luke Sackville Crime Thriller series.Fans of JD Kirk, TG Reid, LJ Ross and Rhys Dylan will love Luke Sackville and his team of flawed but fiercely determined misfits.What people are saying about Taken to the Hills“It was a great read full of twists I honestly did not see coming and I don’t want to give anything away but definitely GO READ THIS!!!”“Absolutely fantastic. So easy to read. Intriguing characters brought together to try and unravel one situation that quickly turns into missing persons and murder. Twists that keep you hooked and guessing! All at a quick pace that leaves you wanting more.”“The characters are superbly brought to life while investigating the disappearance of 3 women and the death of another. The plot is fast paced and twisty, and I couldn’t put it down.”“People, you have to read this book. The first for new author S J Richards, it has lovable characters, a steady page turning storyline and a twist that will make your jaw drop and think wait what…”“A fantastic debut novel set in and around Bath. A very easy read with well formed characters, a little humour and of course murder and intrigue.”
by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | African-American & Black Interest |
What would you do if one touch sent you back 1,151 years with a Viking warrior you can’t resist—and the only way home meant leaving your heart behind?KAMILAH:One minute I’m cataloging artifacts in the Met’s basement. The next, I’m on my knees in a Viking great hall, surrounded by warriors who’ve never seen a Black woman before.The year is 873 CE. I’m 1,151 years from home.And the ice-cold jarl staring at me with those devastating blue eyes? He thinks I’m either a goddess or a threat. Maybe both.I should be terrified. I should be desperate to find the runestone that brought me here and get back to 2024. Back to my mother. My job. My safe, lonely, predictable life.Instead, I’m watching Bjorn Ironblade move through his world like a caged wolf—all lethal grace and buried pain—and I can’t look away.When plague strikes, my medical knowledge saves his people. When enemies attack, my modern tactics win the battle. And when he touches me? When his scarred hands claim my body with a hunger that’s been dead for three years?I forget I ever wanted to leave.But the runestone still works. I can go home anytime. All I have to do is touch it.So why can’t I make myself reach for it?BJORN:She appears in my hall like a vision from the gods—dark-skinned, defiant, speaking prophecy in a language that sounds like ours but isn’t. My people think she’s divine. I think she’s dangerous.Then she saves my nephew’s life. Cures an illness our healers couldn’t touch. Stands before enemy jarls with her chin high and her fear buried deep.She’s no goddess. She’s something more terrifying.She’s hope.I’ve been dead inside since Helga. Three years of going through motions, leading my people but feeling nothing. Then this impossible woman looks at me and I remember what it means to burn.She says she comes from the future. From a world beyond imagining. And she can return there whenever she wishes.But every night she stays, she’s in my bed. Every morning she wakes beside me. Every day she chooses us over everything she left behind.I tell myself it’s enough. That I won’t demand more than she’s willing to give.Then I see her staring at that cursed stone, and I know—losing her would destroy what little of me remains.TOGETHER:One touch sent her across time.One choice will make it permanent.One love will cost them everything—or give them more than they ever dreamed possible.In 873 CE, there are no second chances. No safety nets. No guarantee tomorrow comes.But there’s him. There’s her. And there’s a love worth burning the world to keep.A modern Black woman. A Viking warrior with a shattered heart. A runestone that demands an impossible choice..
by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Welcome back to the tiny Highland village of Locharran, where Ally McKinley – guesthouse owner and accidental detective – is about to stumble upon another dead body… and her next case.When Ally McKinley hears that well-known novelist Jodi Jones is going to host a writers’ retreat at the hotel just down the road, she’s delighted to offer rooms at her little guesthouse for some of the attendees. Ally is thrilled to join the group for one of their first sessions – but the retreat has barely begun before she finds the famous writer strangled in the ladies’ bathroom!The cake tin and teapot come out at the little guesthouse in the Highlands as Ally begins to question her bookish guests. Accusations of plagiarism and infidelity start flying and it’s clear that more than one of the retreat attendees had a grudge against Jodi. But could any of them have resorted to murder?When Ally discovers a diary in Jodi’s bedroom at the guesthouse with several pages ripped out of it, she thinks she’s close to cracking the case. But the plot thickens when another of the aspiring writers is found dead, only hours after she said she knew the identity of Jodi’s killer.Not only is the murderer still in Locharran, they’re desperate to stop Ally getting to the truth. With her faithful puppy Flora by her side, can Ally unravel the clues and solve the mystery before she’s written out of the story for good?A totally gripping and bookish cozy mystery set in the Scottish Highlands from bestselling author Dee MacDonald. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Clare Chase.Readers are loving A Very Bookish Murder:‘Absolutely addictive… Just absolutely brilliant!!… Fantastic… Clear your schedules as once you’ve picked this up you won’t be able to put it down!! I absolutely devoured it in one sitting…100% addictive!!… An absolutely compelling, addictive and page-turning cosy mystery… perfect to read in front of the fire… a fantastic addition to this fantastic series!!!’ bookwormwhitlock86, ?????‘Definitely merits more than 5 stars… one of my favourite reads of the year so far!… Laugh out loud… just brilliant. I’m looking forward to book four already.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘I LOVE Ally McKinley!… Felt like a warm hot toddy for the soul and took me back to my time in Scotland… I can’t wait for the next book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘I was hooked from the start, right to the end… Excellent… Perfect.’ Mostly Murder, ?????‘I feel like I’m right there in the Scottish Highlands… I slipped right back into their world and didn’t want to leave… Warm, charming, and hard to put down… an absolute must.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘I adore everything about this… every single twist and turn… I don’t think you can get much cozier than this.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘Absolutely delightful!… Such a gripping cozy mystery… my new favorite author for cozy mysteries!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘Oh my goodness… absolutely captivating! Filled with twists and turns… kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end… I highly recommend it!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????
