by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
‘Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction’ Woman’s Weekly‘A heartwarming and humorous journey of self-discovery, love, and the magic of the Highlands’ ????? NetGalley ReviewerFall in love with the feel-good heartwarming romance set on the Isle of Skye from bestselling author, Julie Shackman.When ambitious city girl, Darcie Freeman is sent to the Isle of Skye to conduct research for a travel guide, she’s horrified. The prospect of having to travel to a remote island in the Scottish Highlands leaves her wondering what she’ll do.Step in Logan Burns. Gorgeous and adventurous, he lives and breathes the island, and along with his sister Iona, who owns a rather haphazard PR company, they’re going to show Darcie everything she needs to know about Skye.As Darcie swaps her designer shoes for her walking boots and her faux fur jacket for her raincoat, will she learn there’s more to life than the picture-perfect presence she shares on social media, or will it be the case that Skye is the limit…‘A fun-filled romance… it’ll take your mind off the winter weather and maybe even inspire you to consider Skye as a summer holiday destination’ My Weekly‘A true page-turner’ Chat Monthly‘A wonderfully warm tale’ The SunWhy readers love this book:‘A lovely cozy romance… a feel good book with the best descriptions of the island’ ?????’A fab story about the importance of living in the moment and finding yourself. Set in beautiful Skye it’s a lovely read all round’ ?????‘The descriptions of the area were beautiful… I love the mystery that was woven into the story’ ?????’This book was darling!!! I fell in love with the main character! The setting was beautiful and it pulled all the heartstrings. Loved it!’ ?????’Thank you Julie for taking me to Skye with Darcie on her journey of enlightenment and love. I was willing her and Logan together from the get go. You could feel the chemistry between them off the pages!!! Absolutely gorgeous book loved in from page 1’ ?????’Great story and a fab ending. Some good twists’ ?????’An excellent read. This book has a beautifully designed setting and with that background, a mystery, a range of characters; eccentric and otherwise, and a romance’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
Experience the power of appreciation!Join young William on this transformative adventure in the magical world of Prickinjer Place, where the trees sometimes walk, and the bees like to talk. William believes he’s found the key to happiness: a shiny new toy due to arrive any day now. But will it truly bring him the joy he seeks, or will it get tossed into the overflowing bin with all the others?What your child will discover:appreciation is a practice that can be mastered in a moment.when you learn how to appreciate what already is, you naturally attract more of what you enjoy.What you focus on becomes what you noticeA reminder that real happiness is cultivated from withinThis growth mindset book is perfect for children aged 4 to 8. Filled with delightful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, The Boy Who Lives on Prickinjer Place is a whimsical exploration of happiness, self discovery, and the power of appreciation. Dive in and uncover the magic of joyful living!A perfect choice for fans of: Oh, The Thinks We Can Think by Dr. Seuss, What Do You Do with an Idea by Kobi Yamada, Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, and What Would Danny Do? by Adir Levy.Parents who have enjoyed books such as Ask and It Is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks, Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza, or The Untethered Soul by Micheal Singer, will get a particular kick out of reading this with their children.
by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
A USA Today Bestseller.THE URBAN FANTASY ROMANCE THAT HAS CAPTIVATED READERS FOR MORE THAN A DECADE.A young woman is thrust into a new life after receiving the gift of immortality. Or was it a curse?Zoë Merrick led an average life until she was brutally attacked by a mysterious stranger. Narrowly escaping death, she seeks protection with the ex-soldier who rescued her. But something isn’t right. A powerful energy is now coursing through her body—one she’s unable to control.Justus De Gradi is handsome, arrogant, and immortal. He enjoys a private life, but after a chance meeting with a woman who’s dumbfounded by her Mage gifts, he offers to become her mentor. Their world is treacherous, and if she doesn’t master her power, others will.Torn between two choices, Zoe can either hide in the human world or embrace her new gifts and live as a Mage. Justus has sworn an oath to guard her life, but can he protect her from the one man who has a right to claim it? Zoë learns the price of freedom… and the value of loyalty.The Mageri series is a riveting urban fantasy romance about one woman’s battle against insurmountable odds to claim her spot in the immortal world. Filled with unexpected twists, diabolical villains, a unique magic system, and a captivating romance that will keep you reading through the night.
by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
A missing sister. An assassination plot. A mysterious mark.The Queen knows who Asha is……and will do anything to steal her void magic.In their last encounter in the void, Asha barely escaped the Queen’s clutches. With every moment bringing Asha closer to inevitable doom, Professor Sylvester uses his ties to the growing rebellion in Althuria to give her refuge. With Lex and Zaniyah, they work relentlessly to dismantle the Queen’s tyrannical grip over the kingdom.But everything is going haywire.Asha’s void magic is unreliable, a mysterious mark appears on her ankle—one Professor Sylvester is certain must be connected to the Queen—and her sister is missing. Even the once-safe forests now burst with danger, and creatures prowl through the night, making it nearly impossible to find Althea.With her life hanging by a thread, Asha must confront a terrifying decision:Does she abuse her power and wreak havoc upon the world, or face the death of the person she loves most?A story about friendship, flawed heroines, and earth-shattering revelations, Shadows and Shifters is the second installment in the Althuria Chronicles coming-of-age fantasy series.This is a four-book series.Reading order:Smoke and SpellsShadows and ShiftersRunes and RebellionVoid and Valor
by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Fantasy |
She controls the seas. Her sister controls the flames.Together, they rule as god-queens over their Polynesian island paradise. No mortal army can stand against their power. Power, matched only by their pride. But when civil war erupts between them, there may soon be no kingdom left to rule.The Sea Queen Namaka and her fiery sister, Pele, embark on a relentless quest for dominance, leaving devastation in their wake, and attracting attention from the merfolk who rule the deep. As Namaka turns the fury of the sea on her sister, wreaking untold devastation on the land and under the sea, she earns the ire of the mer kingdoms. Their answer: turn Namaka into one of them. Possessed by a mermaid spirit, she is drawn into battles in their alien world.Amidst battles that span both land and sea, Namaka must confront the consequences of her choices and navigate the treacherous waters of power, betrayal, and redemption.The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance between two sisters.“Everything is grandiose and mythic as befitting Matt Larkin’s other work with the Norse Gods and Olympians … It doesn’t feel modern and thus it manages to feel timeless.”— C.T. Phipps, Author Cthulhu ArmageddonHeirs of Mana is an epic melding Polynesian myths, Pacific Islander folklore, and dark fantasy in a world of endless ocean. This is a dark mythological retelling filled with gods and monsters from the Oceanic world. It serves as a prequel to The Ragnarök Prophecy and a sequel to Tapestry of Fate.What readers are saying:“An extraordinary rendering of Polynesian Myth. As with the Norse part of the cycle, an enormous amount of research has gone into it. Which, together with some sublime storytelling, makes for a more interesting and enjoyable read. It astonishes me that Matt Larkin has such intricate knowledge of both Nordic as Polynesian mythologies.” -Amazon Review ?????“Matt Larkin, is arguably the current master of the Mythic Legend genre. He has created the far reaching Eschaton Cycle that interweaves religions, myths, and legends of cultures and people through out time and across the face of the Earth as we know it.” -Amazon Review ?????“After reading this book, I can not wait to read the rest, and not just this series, but other series by Matt Larkin.. He might just be my new favorite author, as I adore books based upon mythology and history.” -Amazon Review ?????“It is bloody great. A really fresh, different take on fantasy that sidesteps the usual tropes and tired mechanisms. A gritty, visceral epic inspired by and borrowing from Polynesian roots. There is a wide cast of powerful and flawed characters, the story following the ties and conflicts between sisters and their catastrophic consequences. Thrilling stuff, and I’ll be buying the next book!” -Amazon Review ?????“I don’t know a lot about polynesian mythology, but I know enough to say that this book manages to capture it superbly and turn it into a compelling and highly-entertaining story.” -Amazon Review ?????Note: This book contains adult themes and mature content
