by Philip Eliot | Sep 28, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
The silver car sits on a quiet suburban street, lit by the flicker of a nearby streetlamp. It hasn’t moved for days. Nobody noticed it arriving, and nobody knows what’s hidden inside…When Lindy Pickering answers the door to police officers, she isn’t prepared for what they tell her. Her brother, Kain, was discovered dead that morning, locked inside a car owned by her late mother.As the police begin to ask questions, Lindy admits that she and Kain hadn’t spoken in weeks, but she remains tight-lipped about the reason the siblings hated each other.When neighbours begin to gossip, it seems that everyone had a reason for wanting Kain dead and Lindy realises that she can’t trust anyone around her. And as another body is found, killed in the same way as Kain, it’s clear that someone is keeping a close eye on the investigation, and they’re prepared to kill to keep their deadly secret hidden…If you love Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, then you’ll adore this truly gripping crime thriller from bestselling author Carla Kovach. Prepare to be hooked from the very first page!What readers are saying about Their Deadly Truth:????? ‘Breathtaking tension… Leaves you gasping… Utterly addictive.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘A gripping and intense thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… Will leave you gasping… Culminates in a heart-pounding climax.’ Sapphirenst9ne????? ‘One of those heart-pounding thrillers… I was hooked from page one and flipped the pages long into the night!… It’s definitely a MUST READ!’ Arcreviews_by_m???? ‘Will leave you with your jaw on the floor… An absolute page-turner with an ending you don’t see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Brilliantly unputdownable… I raced through it.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Read it in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘I raced through… A real edge-of-your-seat read.’ NetGalley reviewer???? ‘Absolutely loved it!…. highly addictive thriller.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Fantastic!’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘An edge-of-your-seat thriller not to be missed!’ Bookloversanonuk????? ‘Fast-paced and gripping… cracking read’ Goodreads reviewer???? ‘I loved it!!… I was hooked from the beginning and couldn’t put the book down.’ Goodreads reviewer???? ‘Totally engaging and gripping read… Hooked.’ Jo_inbookland???? ‘Kept me hooked from start to finish.’ Goodreads reviewer
by Philip Eliot | Sep 28, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Laird Alistair Sinclair has been fighting alongside Robert the Bruce for the last few years in the War of Independence for Scotland. Nursing an injury, he makes the journey home from battle, with the intent to put his own lands to rights while he recovers—only Alistair nearly tramples a beguiling lass on his lands before he arrives. She begs him for help, and dangles before him a secret he can’t ignore, just as he can’t shake the desire that thrums in his veins at the sight of her.Escaping near death at the treacherous hands of an English soldier who raided her clan’s castle, Lady Calliope Ramsay flees to the nearby Sinclair lands, desperate for help and to relay the information she overheard. With the future of her clan and Scotland at stake, she implores her neighbor for aid, all while trying to ignore his striking gaze that sends her heart fluttering.Can Alistair trust the captivating woman who claims to be his ally? With the battle coming closer to his doorstep, he has little choice but to believe Calliope. Side by side, they will risk everything to protect what is theirs, only to find the one thing they forget to fortify were their hearts…
by Philip Eliot | Sep 28, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Some secrets are worth hiding. Some are worth risking everything to reveal.I came to Haven Island to disappear. New name, new identity, new life. The isolation is a small price to pay for keeping my family safe.Then Logan steps into my world—Haven’s police chief with perceptive eyes that see too much. He’s recovering from his own wounds, but there’s something undeniably protective about him that draws me in despite every instinct screaming to keep my distance.He shares his past freely. His failed marriage. His disillusionment. His journey toward redemption.I share nothing but carefully crafted lies.With each sunrise we spend together, I fall deeper. With each touch, I risk more. Logan swore to uphold the law, while I’m living outside it. When my past finally catches up to me, I’ll face an impossible choice—trust the man I’m falling for with the truth that could destroy us both, or lose the first real chance at love I’ve ever had.The Haven Island series concludes with a protective police chief, a woman with dangerous secrets, and the healing power of trust. A standalone romantic suspense novel set on the shores of North Carolina, where people find shelter in their darkest hours. First Light is a standalone steamy contemporary romance. The Haven Island Series can be read in any order; you do not need to read any of the other books in the series to enjoy First Light.See what reviewers are saying:“twists, turns, lies, and intrigue” -JennTheReadaholic“A great steamy, romantic suspense that keeps the tension and the spice building through to the end….Truly a great romantic suspense read, with a suspense subplot that is so relevant to today’s world.” -BookDragonHeart“I loved this book! No spoilers here though. The intrigue & sweetness combine for a great storyline, and one that feels real-to-life. Add in some steam and you’ve got a book that doesn’t let you stop reading! First time reading this author, certainly not my last.” -she4Bub“This book hooked me from the start. Suspenseful, romantic, and spicy with a whole lot of tension thrown in.” – CraftyBookWorm
by Philip Eliot | Sep 28, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Raine Taylor has one goal – justice for her murdered sister. She knows Genie’s husband strangled her and left her in an alley – Peter had been threatening to kill his wife for years. The police said there was no proof Peter Northrup killed Genie. So it was up to Raine to make him pay.
When Detective Connor Donovan answers a call about a trespasser outside Northrup’s house, he finds a woman running down the street. When he tries to stop her, he’s left holding her hoodie as she strikes out like a ninja then vanishes like smoke.
Connor quickly realizes Raine is his mysterious trespasser. Now he has to figure out why she was outside Northrup’s house at three A.M. Raine isn’t his usual criminal – she’s a schoolteacher who coaches a tae-kwon-do team of under-privileged girls. And he’s wildly attracted to her.
Raine needs to stay away from Connor. She has a plan to deal with Northrup, and she can’t get involved with a cop. But like two magnets drawing together, she can’t resist him. Can Connor help her find justice for Genie? Or will her sister’s killer claim another victim before they can stop him?
by Philip Eliot | Sep 28, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
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