by Philip Eliot | Apr 21, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
‘A brilliant start to a new series. All the stars!’ Livia S.Detective Inspector Morgan Yeoman heads home with a pile of paperwork and a takeaway dinner. His front door is wide open. He finds his wife Lydia high on cocaine and there’s a dead woman in his living room. Her throat slit with one slash.A dead body in a detective’s home. It’s not looking good for Yeoman.He’s already got a lot on his plate. A young woman was found dead in the dirt in Queen’s Wood. Her naked body thrown into a ditch.Yeoman’s willing to be bad to put away bad men. As long as the real criminals are caught.He’s known for bending the rules, but is he about to go too far?Discover a captivating crime thriller that you won’t want to put down. Perfect for fans of Luther, J.D. Kirk, Angela Marsons, Alex Smith, Bill Kitson, Helen H. Durrant and Steve Parker.Please note this book was previously published as The Woman on Mulberry Lane.READERS LOVE DEAD IN THE DIRT:????? ‘Action packed from start to finish . . . A well written, gripping read.’ Nitty100????? ‘This author never disappoints!’ Donna W.????? ‘Another gripping series from Emmy Ellis, not your usual run-of-the-mill type cop series, I can guarantee that.’ Mystery Reader????? ‘A cracking story which opens up throughout the book from different perspectives. Excellent lead detective, flawed yet human.’ Sandy????? ‘What a smashing start to a new series!’ Kathryn A.D.MEET DI MORGAN YEOMANDetective Inspector Morgan Yeoman is a force to be reckoned with. Driven, sharp and unflinchingly pragmatic, he has no qualms about skirting the line between right and wrong if it means catching a killer. His commanding presence can silence a room or rattle a suspect, and his sharp instincts often put him a step ahead of his peers. He’s fiercely protective of his team, but his stubborn nature often causes tension between them. Deep down there’s a softer side to Yeoman that many don’t get to see, except his beloved German Shepherd Rochester, who he adores.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 21, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Raise a glass to Cece Barton, a widowed single mom and recent L.A. transplant to California wine country, who suddenly finds herself at the center of a murder investigation in this sparkling new mystery series from nationally bestselling author Maddie Day. As the manager of Vino y Vida Wine Bar in Colinas, Cecelia “Cece” Barton’s first Alexander Valley harvest is a whirlwind of activity. Her twin sister, Allie Halstead, who owns a nearby Victorian bed & breakfast, is accustomed to the hustle and bustle of peak tourist season. But Cece barely has a moment to enjoy her new home in between worrying about her estranged college-age daughter, juggling her responsibilities at the bar, and navigating the sticky politics of the local wine association. Just when it seems things can’t grow any more intense, Colinas is rocked by a murder within the wine community . . . and Cece is identified as a possible suspect! With her reputation and her livelihood on the line, Cece has no choice but to open up her own murder investigation. With a murderer on the loose and Cece’s sleuthing exposing the valley’s bitterest old rivalries, Colinas feels ready to pop! But with Allie’s help, Cece is determined to catch the killer and clear her name before everything she’s worked so hard for goes down the drain . . .
by Philip Eliot | Apr 21, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
Not every love story follows the script.When Eleanor’s crumbling ancestral estate becomes the setting for a Pride & Prejudice TV adaptation, romance is the last thing on her to-do list. Between managing a sinking fortune, wrangling ranting producers and dodging rampaging cows, Eleanor’s hands are more than full.Enter four very different men vying for her attention – an actor with a dangerous reputation, a quiet missionary on vacation, an interfering ex-soldier turned chauffeur, and an arrogant Darcy who once dissed her at Oxford.She’s not looking for love—but could it be hiding in plain sight, just behind the camera?The Darcy Dilemma is a contemporary romance about seeing past first impressions and understanding your own heart. It is the first book in The Sisters of Larkford Hall series. If you like endearing characters, witty dialogue, and unexpected twists, then you’ll adore The Darcy Dilemma.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 21, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Join scholar and spell-caster Everson Croft in this five-book urban fantasy set, from the discovery of his magic in the prequel novella, Book of Souls, to his battle against a mind-warping evil in the shocking finale, Death MageWHO IS PROFESSOR CROFT?If he sat beside you on the subway, you might notice his disheveled coat and burnt satchel, but you’d have no idea he was New York’s hardest-working mage (or that his cat talked). Never properly trained, he’s been learning on the job. Outwitting vampires, wrestling werewolves, banishing powerful demons – all while holding down a teaching gig. But wizarding is in his blood, and he’ll do whatever it takes to protect his dysfunctional city, even if he mashes a few toes along the way. Watch your feet.Readers react:????? “Spellbinding!”????? “Kept me glued to every page. An awesome character with an amazing life.”????? “Professor Everson Croft is supernatural but never superhuman. He lives and breathes and has doubts and a wicked sense of the ironic. Can’t wait for more!”????? “This series had me hooked after the first novel. Five books in, and it’s still got me wanting more.”????? “As a book lover and admirer of magic, I love this series!”This value set features the first four novels and the prequel novella in the Prof Croft series: Book of Souls, Demon Moon, Blood Deal, Purge City, and Death Mage. If you like occult action, spell-crackling suspense, and moments of heart, heroism, and all-out laughter, you’ll love Prof Croft!
by Philip Eliot | Apr 21, 2026 | LGBTQ+ |
Finding out the guy I hooked up with is on my team isn’t the way I saw my first week of coaching going.My name is Anthony Hawke, and I used to be a rising star in the NHL until someone purposefully tore my ACL, ending my career. I went from the top of my life to nothing in a matter of months.I take a coaching job a thousand miles away as a fresh start, only to ruin it before I start.Three months ago, I met him in a bar. Sexy and funny and built like a God—no names, just the best night of my life.I never thought I’d see him again, but jokes on me, he’s a freshman on my team. Not only is he an insufferable playboy, but his father is the one who ruined my career.I can’t lose this coaching job by sleeping with a player, but he won’t let it go. And if his father finds out, forget working anywhere in hockey again.
