by Philip Eliot | May 2, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
The second twisting mystery in the acclaimed Slim Hardy Mystery Series from Jack Benton, a series which is fast becoming a classic.A buried clock holds the key to a decades-old mystery.On holiday to escape the nightmares of his last case, disgraced soldier turned private detective John “Slim” Hardy comes upon something buried in the peat on Bodmin Moor.Unfinished and water-damaged but still ticking, the old clock provides a vital clue to an unsolved missing-persons case.As Slim begins to ask questions of the tiny Cornish village of Penleven, he is drawn into a world of lies, rumours, and secrets, some of which the residents would prefer to stay buried.Twenty-three years ago, a reclusive clockmaker left his workshop and walked out onto Bodmin Moor, taking his last, unfinished clock with him.He disappeared.Slim is determined to find out why.The Clockmaker’s Secret is the stunning sequel to Jack Benton’s acclaimed debut, The Man by the Sea.
Review What readers are saying about the Slim Hardy Mystery series: “I can’t wait for the next book.” “Up there with the best of them.” “Wonderfully atmospheric and scary as hell.” “Suspenseful, surprising, and well written.” “On my list to recommend to others.” “First class – can’t wait for his next one.” “Mysterious and beautiful.” “Best mystery I have read this year!” “Complicated mystery with a surprise ending.” “Brilliant.” Praise for The Man by the Sea: “An absolute feast for noir and paranormal thriller fans alike. Highly recommended.” ~~ bestthrillers.com
by Philip Eliot | May 2, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
What starts as a death wish…ends in a fight to survive.Broken and desperate, Michael travels to Mexico with one dark intention – to end his life. But when he meets someone at the hotel bar, everything changes.Josie’s sister vanished without a trace in Mexico a year ago, and the local authorities have long since given up the search. Drawn together by their shared pain, Michael and Josie embark on a mission to find out the truth.As they uncover more than they bargained for, Michael must decide if he is willing to fight for his life.Troubled strangers collide in Mexico in this dark, fast-paced thriller.
by Philip Eliot | May 2, 2026 | Historical Romance |
She’s got a power suit, a planner in her purse, and no time for love. He’s swinging a sword, wearing a plaid, and calling her his destiny.Determined to surprise her boyfriend Angus on the Isle of Skye, Kate Adams sets off on a sightseeing adventure, hoping to prove she’s more than the predictable woman he thinks she is. But when an eccentric old woman and a mysterious brooch send her hurtling into 17th-century Scotland, Kate finds herself facing a very different kind of challenge. Survive clan wars, Highland politics, and a dangerously attractive laird who doesn’t know what a hashtag is… but definitely knows how to make her heart race.Laird Connor MacLeod never expected a strange lass to turn up on his land, especially not one who fights off assassins, nearly burns down his keep, and steals his heart before he can draw his sword. But Kate is hiding more than just her name. She’s hiding centuries.With a brewing war threatening his people and Kate’s only way home possibly tied to a legendary treasure his clan has sworn to protect, Connor faces his most impossible battle yet. Convincing a woman from the future to stay in the past.She’s from tomorrow. He’s trying to protect yesterday.But the only time that matters… is the moments they share.A swoon-worthy time-travel romance brimming with sass, sword fights, and soulmates. Perfect for readers who love modern heroines, smoldering Highlanders, and stories where love truly defies time.A Scot for All Time is the newest irresistible entry in the Scots Through Time series where kilts, kisses, and time-bending love await on every page.
by Philip Eliot | May 2, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
November in the Berkshires is a time of retreat—when shadows stretch longer and tourists return to their homes. So when Kathryn Stinson, a Boston photo archivist, arrives in New Nottingham to investigate a family mystery, the locals eye her with suspicion.What begins as a search for the identity of a mysterious woman in an old photograph unearths a more recent mystery: the unsolved murder of Diana Farley, a woman who once lived in the house Kathryn now rents. Was Diana killed by her husband in a bitter fight over divorce, or by her lover, the charming but volatile Earl Barker?Kathryn’s investigation takes a dangerous turn when her feelings for Earl deepen. Caught between passion and doubt, can she uncover the truth before history repeats itself?An atmospheric mystery set in rural New England, RATTLESNAKE HILL is the first book in the Berkshire Hilltown Mysteries series by Leslie Wheeler.
by Philip Eliot | May 2, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
“Lulu Moore created a perfect book boyfriend in OAR THAN FRIENDS. Oz is the very definition of boy obsessed and his pursuit of Kate is absolutely delicious! This book is sweet and sexy and I didn’t want it to end!” ~ New York Times bestselling author Monica MurphyShe’s rowing for Cambridge. He’s rowing for Oxford. But they just can’t keep one another at oar’s length . . .Arthur Osbourne-Cloud has his future mapped out for him – graduate Oxford and follow his dreadful father into politics. Except Arthur wants anything but that. He’d rather spend his days rowing for gold at the Olympics,.And this year he has the Boat Race to win. Kate Astley also has her future mapped out. Fly half-way across the world, and win a scholarship at Cambridge University to study medicine. Oh, and crew for the legendary Boat Race. Seems simple enough. But then she meets Arthur. For Arthur, this feisty American challenges everything he’s been taught to believe, while Kate battles between what she’s expected to do, and what she wants to do. The bitter rivalry between their universities ought to destroy them. Or will it just be a matter of time before they surrender to the sizzling chemistry between them?But In The Boat Race, there can only be one winner. Who will sink and who will swim?PRAISE FOR OAR THAN FRIENDS:’I could not put this book down’ Goodreads Reviewer’A breathtakingly unique take on the college rivals and sports romance tropes’ Goodreads Reviewer’5+ stars!’ Goodreads Reviewer’This book gives it all, and I’m not ashamed to say, I laughed, I cried, and I may have bit through my lip because of the tension in the end’ Goodreads Reviewer’It’s a 5-star read – if I could give more I would’ Goodreads Reviewer
