by Philip Eliot | Sep 29, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
The latest installment in Darci Hannah’s delicious Beacon Bakeshop Mystery series set in small-town Beacon Harbor, Michigan, featuring a baker heroine who lives in the local lighthouse with her beloved Newfoundland dog, Wellington. Lindsey prefers to keep her bakeshop’s Halloween decor light and autumnal, rather than gruesome and ghoulish. But everyone knows her lighthouse home is haunted. Some intrepid teens have even tried to break in to witness the resident ghost themselves. Dreading Halloween night, Lindsey reluctantly allows her influencer and podcaster best friend, Kennedy, to host a live ghost hunting investigation in the lighthouse, conducted by a professional team. Protective of her ghost, Lyndsey is understandably nervous about what they might uncover . . . The segment is uneventful—until things take a terrifying turn. The team freaks out. As Kennedy joins the mad dash outside, she bumps into what looks like the prankster teens’ creepy clown costume hanging from a tree. But when Lindsey’s dog, Wellington, begins to whine, they make a grim discovery: the clown is no dummy. It’s a corpse. Now Lindsey and company will need to keep their cool if they want a ghost of a chance to solve the murder—and see another Halloween . . . Praise for Murder at the Blueberry Festival“You’ll never see the end coming in this delightfully zany tale.”–Kirkus Reviews Includes Delicious Recipes!
by Philip Eliot | Sep 29, 2026 | Historical Romance |
A broken heart, a dangerous secret, and a second chance neither of them expected.With her family on the brink of ruin, Miss Olivia Langley will do anything to keep them safe, even become a highwayman alongside her sister. But the night they rob their first carriage, Livvy’s past comes crashing back. The man inside is the one she vowed never to face again. Lord William Ryder. The rake who broke her heart five years ago. The man who could unmask her now.Will returns to society ready to rebuild his life, but he never expected to find Olivia living a dangerous lie. The fire between them still burns, but so do her secrets. And Will is determined—this time—to protect her, expose the truth, and win back the woman he never stopped loving.TropesSecond chance romanceChildhood sweetheartsHidden identityRomantic suspenseFall into a world of daring heroines, stolen kisses, and irresistible rogues in USA Today bestselling author Wendy Vella’s Regency romance series.BOOKS IN THE LANGLEY SISTERS SERIESLady In DisguiseLady In DemandLady In DistressThe Lady Plays Her AceThe Lady Seals Her FateThe Lady’s Dangerous LoveThe Lady’s Forbidden Love
by Philip Eliot | Sep 29, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
“Thriller writing at its best.”–Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)?????GHOST UNIT (Book #1) is the first book in an exhilarating new thriller series that blends mystery and action, from the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews).When the FBI creates an elite team to investigate murder mysteries in military hotspots, there is only one man for the job: retiring Marine sniper Cyrus Drake. Partnered with brilliant FBI Agent Phoebe Colt, Drake must complement her investigative genius with his tactical skills—and together, they will solve mysteries and hunt down killers in the world’s most dangerous and action-packed places.In GHOST UNIT (Book #1), when a Navy SEAL is found dead in a Manila alley with no mission on record, Drake and Phoebe are pulled into a city where the line between hero and victim is razor thin. What looks like a sordid secret quickly explodes into something far more dangerous — and bringing the killer to justice means taking on an entire syndicate that doesn’t leave witnesses.The Cyrus Drake combines the best of a murder mystery series with the best of a military action thriller, delivering relentless action and sharp tension from the first shot fired to the final, stunning reveal. It is a series that won’t allow you to catch your breath until the last page. Perfect for fans of Brad Thor, Lee Child, and James Patterson.Future books in the series are also available!“Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that’s hard to put down.”–Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)?????“One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”–Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)?????
by Philip Eliot | Sep 29, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
Billionaire bad boy, Harrison Bennett, is the most popular boy at Stanthorpe Academy… and he’s suddenly obsessed with me?GenevieveFresh off a breakup and deep amid a personal sexual revolution, I throw caution to the wind and let loose for one night. Just my luck that the angry, broody boy from English, who looks like he’s good with his hands and may or may not star in all my nighttime fantasies, is suddenly interested in more than my notes. He is a walking red flag, but it turns out I’m colorblind. It’s senior year, and you only live once, right? Let’s hope I can survive the inevitable heartbreak. HarrisonMy obsession with Genevieve is my deepest secret. What she calls broody indifference, I call self-preservation. I fell for her instantly three years ago, but I’ll ruin her if I get too close. And then one night, all the planets and stars align, and I know I can give her what she needs. Now, I need to convince her to be mine forever.This steamy standalone instalove high-school romance is bully-lite, dual POV, no cheating, and a guaranteed HEA.Tropes: new adult, high-school, bully-lite, high-steam, billionaire MMC, Tristin and Rory in an alternate universe*** What to expect from a Lara London romance: Steamy, short, insta-love romances with quirky heroines, obsessive heroes who fall hard, no cheating, and guaranteed HEA — delivered with heat, heart, and humor.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 29, 2026 | Dark Romance |
He’s the most dangerous man in Chicago—and I’m his newest obsession.Dark emerald eyes. Black tattoos. A killer’s smile… god, that smile…When I’m dragged to a secretive nightclub, the last thing I expect is to find myself in the owner’s back office. But after he rescues me from a drunken creep, that’s exactly where I end up.Alone with a heartbreakingly gorgeous man who says his name is Andrei Zherdev… though most call him Pakhan—leader of the Russian mafia.Next thing I know, I’m screaming his name. Then, I’m hiding beneath his desk as he’s called away on business. That’s how I learn my dark fate.Apparently, once you’ve slept with a Bratva boss, you’re his. Forever. There’s only one problem with that arrangement. I don’t belong to anyone.If only he agreed.*King of Ruin is a standalone Dark Mafia Enemies to Lovers Age Gap Stalker Forced Marriage novel with forced proximity, mature themes and a happily ever after. It is the first book of the Soulless Empire series.
