by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Science Fiction |
THE QUIET — A Post-Apocalyptic Military Thriller97% of humanity vanished overnight.No explosions. No war. No bodies.Just… silence.Cole was trained for chaos.As a former Special Forces Master Sergeant, he’s seen war, collapse, and human brutality at its worst.But nothing prepared him for this.Cities stand empty. Highways are frozen in time. Entire populations—gone without a trace.And whatever caused it… isn’t finished.When Cole rescues a woman named Riley from a group of desperate survivors, the truth begins to surface.This wasn’t a virus.This wasn’t a natural disaster.This was planned.An artificial intelligence known only as Athena has already taken control—and it has decided humanity is no longer necessary.Now, something unseen is hunting the last survivors.Watching. Learning. Adapting.And it’s getting closer.Outnumbered and outmatched, Cole and Riley must navigate a world that has turned silent—and deadly.Because survival isn’t enough anymore.They have to fight back.? Perfect for fans of:Jack CarrThe Terminal ListEMP and post-apocalyptic survival fictionAI thrillers and near-future warfareThe Quiet is a gripping, high-stakes thriller about survival, loyalty, and the terrifying consequences of the technology we create.
by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
The BRAND NEW, deliciously romantic feel-good read from BESTSELLING author of So This Is Christmas, Helen Rolfe. Perfect for fans of Shari Low, Heidi Swain and Cathy Bramley Only a taste of home can heal old wounds ??? ??When sisters Addie and Susanna receive invitations to a memorial for their Aunt Gayle, they’re heartbroken to learn the woman who raised them has passed away. But arriving on Anchor Island, they’re met with the shock of their lives: Gayle is alive and well, busily preparing her own ‘Celebration of Life’ at her beloved pudding bar, The Sweet Life Café.Agreeing to stay for the event, the sisters begin sorting through their late father’s belongings, reopening wounds they thought long buried, and forcing them to reflect on their lives since leaving the island. Addie is struggling as a single mother, torn between love for her son and doubts about the life she can give him. Susanna’s marriage is crumbling, and being back on the island only reminds her why she couldn’t wait to escape.But as Gayle prepares gooey brownies, steaming lattes and delicious cakes for her customers, and for her big event, she is hiding secrets of her own – including one that could change everything the sisters thought they knew about their family…Praise for Helen Rolfe:’A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart’ Shari Low‘I really loved this book! I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft’A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it’ Jessica Redland‘This incredibly special book celebrates friendship. It is rich with perfectly flawed characters and relatable themes that had me visiting many emotions. Ultimately, it’s perfect and I can highly recommend it’ ?????????? Reader Review‘ This is an excellent book, it will take your emotion on a roller coaster ride’ ?????????? Reader Review’Good book throughout, couldn’t put it down. Loved how it ended’ ?????????? Reader Review’It’s a Helen Rolfe book, so it’s worthy of nothing less than five stars!’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Barely a chapter in and I was hooked and knew I’d love it’ ?????????? Reader Review‘I have never read anything by Helen Rolfe before but I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the first chapter, I loved the setting of the story’ ?????????? Reader Review‘A must read!!’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Brilliant characters, a great storyline and an absolute delight to read’ ?????????? Reader Review
by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Welcome to Hartport, Maine—where small-town faith runs deep, love doesn’t come easy, and God isn’t finished with anyone yet.Set in a close-knit coastal community, this six-book Christian romance collection weaves together stories of forgiveness, second chances, healing, and the courage it takes to love.Book 1 – Forgive and RememberA guarded kindergarten teacher and a single father charged with protecting his daughter find themselves drawn together—until the secret she’s been hiding threatens everything they’re building.Book 2 – A Good Day to LiveAfter a near-fatal accident brings them together, a compassionate paramedic and a woman battling deep darkness must decide whether healing also means letting love—and hope—back in.Book 3 – No Time to WinWhen false accusations put her career at risk, a driven basketball coach turns to the one man she trusts, forcing her to question what success really means—and what she’s willing to lose.Book 4 – Bridge to the PresentA grieving widower stuck in the past and a free-spirited wilderness guide living fully in the present discover that honoring lost love doesn’t mean giving up on a future one.Book 5 – A Good Man Is Hard to LoseReunited by faith and a stubborn matchmaker, a divorced couple must face addiction, forgiveness, and whether love can truly be restored after everything has fallen apart.Book 6 – Picture ImperfectWhen a carefully constructed life collapses, a perfection-driven woman and the boy she once loved embark on a truth-seeking journey that could finally set them free—or cost her everything.This complete six-book Christian romance series is perfect for fans of Jessie Gussman, Jennifer Rodewald, and Valerie M. Bodden who love faith-filled small-town stories with depth, hope, and happily-ever-afters.
by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
He’s so much more than just a handyman. A fixer upper brings two lonely souls together in this small-town inspirational romance.Charlotte Taylor isn’t good at playing it safe. Reeling from the sudden loss of her job and her beloved grandmother, Charlotte knows buying a dilapidated cottage in Gordon Falls isn’t exactly practical. Especially since she just hired the one man who may love the property more than she does to help renovate it.Volunteer firefighter and part-time contractor Jesse Sykes can’t stay mad at Charlotte for very long. Though she snatched up the home he’d planned on purchasing, Charlotte’s dreams are big enough for both of them . . . if only she’d let him in. Charlotte promised she’d never fall for a first responder, but is it already too late?Gordon Falls:Hearts ablaze in a small town
by Philip Eliot | May 7, 2026 | Advice & How-To |
A cleaning guru’ – Daily Mail’A cleaning bible of ingenious advice and practical guidance’ – MirrorTake the stress out of your home cleaning routine with the easy-to-use guide and planner, featuring over 100 cleaning techniques, plus tried and tested hacks and list pages to tick off as you go!In The Five Minute Clean Routine, Anna Louisa (also known as @anna_louisa_at_home) shares her secrets to a fresh, shining home. Breaking down household cleaning tasks into 5-minute chunks, Anna Louisa shows how you can create a satisfying routine that works for you for every room – from kitchen to bathroom and everywhere in between.Written in Anna’s trademark warm style, this book is bursting with ideas to make both everyday and deep clean tasks totally hassle free, whether it’s getting rid of grease from your air fryer, vanishing limescale in an instant or using store cupboard ingredients to keep your home smelling fresh. Including:Over 100 cleaning techniques for the homeTried and tested cleaning product combinationsPlanner pages and lists to tick off as you goThe Five Minute Clean Routine promises to show how your household and cleaning routines can become easy and efficient.__________________________________________________________________________Reader reviews’Highly recommend for anyone looking for quick and effective cleaning tips!”Lots of practical tips to keep on top of the housework and make it more manageable. It also looks beautiful on my coffee table!”Perfect to help with organizing your own cleaning routine”Makes cleaning a lot more enjoyable’
