by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
The pale outline of bones in the dew-laden grass catches and holds Lauren’s gaze. In the distance, she can hear the faint sound of crashing waves and the eerie screech of seagulls. Whose life was so brutally cut short in this beautiful, lonely place?Detective Lauren Pengelly has only been part of the Penzance police force for less than two years, but that’s enough time to know that the sleepy Cornish town doesn’t see many murders. So, when the bones of a woman with a hole in her skull are discovered behind a derelict cottage, she immediately assumes the worst.Rallying her team, Lauren is flooded with a strange relief when the bones turn out to be almost twenty years old, not a recent victim. But it quickly turns to dread when she receives her second heart-stopping call of the day – a little girl, Isla, has been kidnapped from her nursery and seemingly vanished, despite strict security in the building. Are the two cases connected, or could the peaceful town of Penzance be harbouring more than one monster?With the help of Detective Matt Price, her newly arrived second-in-command, Lauren is certain the suspicious behaviour of Isla’s estranged father on the day of her disappearance is a critical clue. But when another little girl is taken, again from her nursery in the middle of the day, it’s clear Lauren and Matt are still dangerously far away from discovering the harrowing truth…Get ready to be totally hooked! From the bestselling author of the Cavendish & Walker series, you won’t be able to put this murder mystery down. Fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh will love it.What readers are saying about The Lost Girls of Penzance:“This is the first book I’ve read from this author and it won’t be the last! This book is a fantastic police procedural book which had lots of suspense and nail-biting moments… so good I read it in a day!” Reader review, ?????“Great book!!… It had high suspense, intrigue, action, child kidnapping, murder, mystery, great police work and a few crazy twists and turns!… Had me glued to my Kindle!… I can’t wait for more!” Reader review, ?????“Fans of Sally Rigby will be in heaven. Her new thriller is an absolute belter… From the outset it is relentlessly tense, and be warned you are likely to have heart palpitations long before you reach the end… In the last third of the book the plot just goes into emotional overdrive and reaches an absolutely nail-biting denouement!” Reader review, ?????“This talented author has written a cannot-put-down novel.” Reader review, ?????“I was completely gripped by this book. It had realistic characters and a plot with twists to keep you guessing…. I kept turning the pages to find out if the girls were found!” Reader review, ?????“Guaranteed to keep you gripped… check your little ones are safely tucked in to sleep tonight!” Reader review, ?????“Gripping from the start, full of ups and downs, literally thought I was on a rollercoaster of emotions! Couldn’t wait to finish the book to see the ending, it was epic. Really enjoyed every minute of this book.” Reader review, ?????“Wow!… this was a police procedural with non-stop action, and interesting characters… This story was a mother’s worse nightmare (or father’s).” Reader review, ?????“Sally Rigby does it again in this murder mystery… never disappoints.” Reader review, ?????“I was completely hooked from the first page. 5 stars!” Reader review, ?????“The storyline for this one was outstanding… The suspense and emotion were spot on throughout the entire read.” Reader review, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Books 1, 2, and 3 of the Savage Alpha Shifters Series in one box set. Once the Arcana Falls alpha male wolf shifters identify the woman destined to be theirs, they will hunt, claim, bite, and knot her, creating an unbreakable and insatiable connection.These alphas mate for life. Even if their mates are resistant at first.Wild – Tyson’s bookTwisted – Mason’s book Wicked – Riley’s bookWhich of these hot alpha male wolf shifters will be your favorite wolf shifter book boyfriend? TysonThis Tarzan-like wolf shifter is even wilder as a man than he is as a wolf. He’s been in wolf form only for the past six years, living alone and disconnected from his true purpose.But after he catches the scent of Ivy, he follows, then shifts to man form in order to claim the petite, frightened human who hit his giant black wolf with her car.He has no idea he has a pack waiting for him to join them. To help lead them. Ivy had no idea wolf shifters existed and tries to escape, but soon finds out some important facts.1. There’s a whole lot of magical intervention in her love life.2. Tyson is unwilling to let her go.Warning: While this isn’t classed as a dark romance, Tyson is a feral alpha that does some very primal things out of jealousy and possessiveness. Further information is on the author’s website for those sensitive to dark romance triggers. MasonThings got twisted up in knots with Tyson and Ivy’s mating, but Mase soon catches the scent of the one he instantly knows is his.He’s only too happy to indulge his feisty, resistant fated mate in primal play games that she pretends to not enjoy. She’s human, too, and she doesn’t believe for a second that this is actually meant to be. Even if he’s perfect. Even if he’s everything she has ever wanted and never believed she could have.Mason doesn’t mind proving himself to her in every single way. At home. In the woods. In his truck. Wherever his girl needs confirmation. She. Is. His.As soon as she lets herself begin to believe, everything is turned upside down by some heartbreaking news. And then her ex shows up!RileyWhat looks like a mate rejection after severe betrayal from his witch mate becomes a forced proximity scenario when the pack votes for them to spend time together in a cabin, working out their issues.Despite being furious at her betrayal, being in the presence of the woman that’s meant to be his frays Riley’s control until it snaps.But the claiming knot gets STUCK, meaning these two will need to figure out how to work out their issues while enduring a knot with a mind of its own – randomly going off on vibrating, oscillating, soul-shattering tangents.More of these smoking hot magical fated mate romances coming for the other alphas in the pack: Greyson, Jason, Lincoln, and Joel.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Welcome to Crimson, Georgia. I’m Charley—reluctant witch, and owner of the best bar in town. Everyone’s welcome at the Stag—vampire, wolf or human. As long as they don’t make trouble. Or ask too many questions about what we’re selling out of the back room.I keep the beers coming, and in return the town keeps my secret. But when a gang of deadly vampires shows up at the bar, it’s clear they’re not looking for a drink. They want to take my business. Or my blood.But this is more than just a shake down. All over town, people are dropping like flies. Disappearing or attacking their neighbors. It’s like they’re possessed. And someone—or something—is pulling the strings.As if I didn’t have enough trouble, a fancy new restaurant just opened right across the street. And a sexy vampire from out of town seems to think I need protection. I have plenty of dangerous friends already… so why can’t I stop thinking about him?The whole town is going to hell. Perhaps literally. And it looks like it’s up to me to stop it. Discover a thrilling new series that will leave you reading late into the night. With heart-stopping twists and a found family you’ll fall in love with, this urban fantasy is perfect for fans of Annabel Chase, Charlaine Harris, and Patricia Briggs.See why readers love Bloodlust Blues:“Oh, I am hooked. Vampires, werewolves, demons, witches—check check check… Addictive… Has everything I want in a paranormal thriller. I loved the characters… Sucked me into the story, casting a spell on me as I read… I can’t wait for the next one!!!” Goodreads reviewer ?????“I absolutely loved it!… I was hooked from the very first moment that I started reading. I finished with a day… I just loved everything!” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Urban fantasy at its finest… A witch with crazy untrained powers, overly protective shifters, vampires both good and bad, an ex-stripper witch with super creepy friends… Luanne Bennett creates some of the most colorful characters I have ever seen… I loved this book.” @svanareadsbooks ?????“Kick ass protagonists, strong world building and battles between species and good and evil… I needed to know how this was going end… I can’t wait to read more.” The Enchanted Emporium Bookshelf ?????“Action packed with thriller vibes. I thoroughly enjoyed this read. Charley was a badass, the villains were villainous, the story was an unrelenting, fast paced gem. Read in one sitting, couldn’t put it down.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“This is a fast-paced engaging read… Lots of action… A real page-turner! I couldn’t put it down.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Oh my… when it blows up, it blows up, over and beyond!… Luanne Bennett is a fantastic author and I look forward to reading more.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“I am in love with this universe, and I want to go back to it soon. Highly recommend.” Goodreads reviewer ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Young Amish couples tend to a community garden and harvest friendships and love along the way in this new story collection by bestselling author Amy Clipston.Spring Is in the Air: As the young people of Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, plant a garden in memory of their friend, Katie Ann begins to worry that her older brother, Ephraim, is dating her best friend. What if she somehow loses them both? But Christian, a new boy in the community, also works in the garden—and falling for him may be exactly the distraction, and lesson, that Katie Ann needs.Home by Summer: Clara Hertzler is surprised when Jerry Petersheim, her old friend, comes to the garden to drop off his younger sister—especially because Jerry has been gone for years, and now seems to be living as an Englisher. As the friends get to know each other again, Clara pushes Jerry to examine why he abandoned his Amish beliefs. Will Clara help Jerry renew his faith in God, and will they find love beneath the summer sun?The Fruits of Fall: Tena Speicher has come to live in Bird-in-Hand after her fiancé left her for an English woman. When a stranger comes to the fruit stand one day and asks for food, Tena is not sure how to respond—but Wayne intervenes and offers to let him stay in the barn. Afraid to trust Englishers, Tena must learn, with Wayne’s help, that everyone is a child of God and deserving of kindness.Winter Blessings: Ephraim and Mandy have dated for some time and now have plans to marry. But after a series of unexpected events and misunderstandings, they wonder if they should go their separate ways. What will happen when their friends at the Amish garden conspire to bring them back together?Each story in this sweet, contemporary collection can be read as a standalone, but the stories are best enjoyed together. Book length: approximately 95,000 words. Also includes a reading group guide and an Amish glossary. “One story slides into the next, woven together effortlessly with the author’s knowledge of the Amish life. Once started, you can’t put this book down.” —Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of The Devoted
by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Young widow. Innkeeper. Accidental crimebuster.Jenna Ross inherits a beautiful, historic inn, expecting bookkeeping and guests, not a mysterious visitor tied to a decade-old embezzlement case.But when a guest is found dead on the inn’s property, her quiet but uncanny intuition pulls her toward things she can’t explain, especially the portrait of Nettie Wyndham, whose watchful presence is unsettling.Jenna follows a trail of deception in a race to uncover the truth before the killer decides she’s the next loose end.Jenna is determined to save the inn.The killer is determined to stop her.
