by Philip Eliot | Aug 1, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
Let MILLION COPY bestselling author Judy Leigh whisk you off to the French sunshine for a BRAND NEW story of friendship and fresh starts. Sixty-one-year-old Maxine Sweet has a new life stretching in front of her.Her longed-for retirement is finally here and she’s ready to enjoy it with partner Russell. Ready that is, until she gets home early to find Russell in flagrante delicto with a female friend.With her best laid plans in tatters, Max has a choice to make – mope at home or spread her wings. And when a chance comes to bask in the French sun for a glorious month, there’s only one thing for it. Suitcase packed, Max heads off to the Brittany town of Plouvannec-Sur-Mer – home of tempting boulangeries, breath-taking beaches, not to mention some rather fine looking men of the perfect vintage.As the irresistible French joie de vivre takes over and new friends welcome her, Max realises that perhaps it’s not too late for a whole new life. A new future full of adventure and maybe even some romance is just one brave decision away…Fans of Celia Anderson, Kate Galley and Maddie Please will love Judy Leigh’s warm-hearted and fun-filled stories of seizing the moment – at every stage of life.Readers love Judy Leigh:?????????? ‘A gorgeous story, a celebration of life – optimistic & hopeful, full of love for family & friends of all ages, & community.’?????????? ‘This book is like a huge hot chocolate on a cold day full of marshmallows and cream! Feel good, hilarious and makes me feel good about getting older.’?????????? ‘Judy’s writing is always perfectly pitched, and I love the way she breathes life into her more senior characters whilst ensuring the younger ones remain relatable.’?????????? ‘Brilliant, further words just fail me. Such a wonderful, emotional and descriptive writer.’?????????? ‘Funny, sad, touching, and unique I just love these tales and recommend for inspiration and hope as the years gather speed and pass!! Hugely recommended for a holiday read, or for a first flavour from this author, it’s a joy!!’Authors love Judy Leigh:’Judy’s books are always delicious romps, full of energy, adventures and love. Bring on the next one!’ Celia Anderson’I loved this book. It’s funny, emotional and a book that fills you with determination not to let life pass you by as you get older.’ Jennifer Bohnet‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson ‘Lovely . . . a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy’ Cathy Hopkins’Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson
by Philip Eliot | Aug 1, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
A slow burn, chilling horror in a gorgeous edition. Ramsey Campbell always delivers…Coral and Allan Clarendon have just moved to the seaside town of Barnwall with their young son Dean. If an uncommon number of children have died unnaturally in Barnwall throughout history, surely Dean must be safe with his parents. Could their house be a source of peril? Allan and Coral seem to think so, since they call for an exorcism. Allan’s father Thom believes his wife is wrong to think the ceremony has left Dean in worse danger. But if she’s alone in seeing the terrors that are gathering around him, how desperate will her solution have to be?The Ramsey Campbell Special Editions. Campbell is the greatest inheritor of a tradition that reaches back through H.P. Lovecraft and M.R. James to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and the early Gothic writers. The dark, masterful work of the painter Henry Fuseli, a friend of Mary Wollstonecraft, is used on these special editions to invoke early literary investigations into the supernatural.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 1, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Dangerous secrets are found under the ice in this chilling inspirational romantic suspense thriller from the USA Today–bestselling author.Casey Wilkes didn’t realize her simple human-interest story would put her life at risk—again. After fleeing her home and journalism job in Washington state, she wanted to live under the radar for a while. But when her interviewee starts dodging her questions, her reporter instincts kick in and she can’t resist digging deeper . . .Homeland security agent Jesse Mitchell has been undercover as an ice sculptor for months, trying to infiltrate a smuggling ring. He wants to avoid trouble, and that’s just what Casey brings. Now someone has a target set on Casey. Saving her could blow his cover but leaving her unprotected endangers him even more—especially his heart.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 1, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Megan Campbell has a plan. Finish her master’s degree – check. Land the museum internship of her dreams – check. Let her hair down for just one night to celebrate with an amazing man – check, check, CHECK.Not part of her plan? Having him ghost her after their night together – uncheck. Finding out she’s pregnant two months later – nope, nope, NOPE.Time for a new plan. So Megan goes looking for Baby Daddy to tell him the truth. Until she sees him sprout wings, that is!Because, plan or no plan, she never expected to raise a half-dragon baby. Or to fall for Eric, her baby’s father.Especially when the dragon clan is threatened and she is caught in the crossfire. Now Megan and Eric are working together to find out who wants to destroy them.Can they stop the attacks and protect the clan and their baby’s future? And can she trust her heart to lead her down the right path, or will she end up getting burned?Dragon Kissed is the first book in the Sentries paranormal romance series. If you like romance with a side order of mystery and a dash of humorous hijinks, then you’ll love this series from award-winning author, AE Jones.**Please note that each book in the Sentries series has its own romance and happily ever after, but for the best reading experience, the books should be read in order.Other Series by AE Jones:Mind Sweeper SeriesMind SweeperThe FledglingShifter WarsThe PursuitSentinel LostThe Realm Series (Mind Sweeper spin off series – however it can be read as a standalone series):Demons Will Be Demons (Misha)Demons Are A Girl’s Best Friend (Aleksei)Demons Are Forever (Sergei)Demons In The Rough (Marrick)Demons Just Want To Have Fun (Boris)Paranormal Wedding Planners SeriesIn Sickness and In ElfFrom This Fae ForwardTo Have and To HowlFor Better or For WolfFor Witch or For PoorerTill Demon Do Us Part
by Philip Eliot | Aug 1, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
“Loved it!… I pulled an all-nighter to finish reading it… I read it with bated breath!… Brilliant.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????Maggie O’Halloran gazes up at the Statue of Liberty, her eyes full of tears. “At last,” she breathes softly, taking her brother’s hand in hers. “This is where our future begins…”New York City, 1891: Stepping off the boat, Maggie O’Halloran’s heart is filled with hope. This is her chance to start again, to leave her life in Ireland behind her. But when her father isn’t waiting at the docks as planned, she and her brother Danny find themselves alone in this ferocious city—homeless, penniless and without a friend in the world. How are they going to survive?Life on the Lower East Side is hard and grindingly poor, but Maggie is determined to find a way to make a living in this city. As she gazes longingly into the windows of Manhattan’s famous department stores, she dreams of owning her own millinery shop and becoming independent at last.As Maggie fights to survive, she finds a speck of hope at last in the warm, kind eyes of Brendan O’Donoghue, who offers her and Danny refuge. Even though it’s not the life she’d dreamed of, she can’t deny that Brendan makes her feel she has finally found a home at last.But just as Maggie finds work with a wealthy family on the Upper East Side, and her dreams feel closer than ever, Danny falls in with a notorious New York gang… Will she be able to save him and everything they’ve worked for? Or will the American dream she has held so close to her heart be lost forever?The first book in the Maggie O’Halloran series, this is a sweeping, epic and heart-wrenching story of one woman’s determination to change her fortunes against all odds. Perfect for fans of moving historical fiction, Kristin Harmel and Jean Grainger.Readers are loving The Irish Daughter of New York:“Wow! This book had everything I want!… [I] teared up… Made me want to start the next one in the series immediately.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“I absolutely flew through [it]… It pulled me in from the first chapter… I kept telling myself “just one more chapter,” and before I knew it, I was at the end… Fantastic… Addictive.” Goodreads reviewer, ????“Amazing… Impossible to put down… I can’t wait for the next book!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Wonderful… This book has it all… You won’t want to put it down.” NetGalley reviewer, ?????“Incredible… Brilliant… It broke my heart.” Shaz’s Book Blog, ????“A gripping, emotionally rich story that captured me from the very first chapter… Powerful.” Goodreads reviewer, ????“Sweeping, emotional, and utterly absorbing… Unforgettable… Lingers long after the final page.” Goodreads reviewer, ????“Hewitt’s exceptional storytelling skills transported me to the vibrant streets of New York City, and I found myself eagerly turning the pages… Inspiring and heart-warming.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????
