by Philip Eliot | Jun 17, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
First in the lively, laugh-filled series featuring a New Mexico pottery dealer with a side job as an amateur sleuth.A dealer of ancient Native American pottery, Hubert Schuze has spent years combing the public lands of New Mexico, digging for artwork that would otherwise remain buried. According to the US government, Hubie is a thief—but no act of Congress could stop him from doing what he loves. For decades, Hubie has worn the title of pot thief proudly. Outright burglary, though, is another story.But an offer of $25,000 to lift a rare pot from a local museum proves too tempting for Hubie to refuse. When he sees how tightly the relic is guarded, he changes his mind, but the pot goes missing anyway. Soon a federal agent suspects that Hubie is the culprit. After things take a turn for the serious, Hubie knows he must find the real thief quickly, or risk cracking something more fragile than any pot—his skull.The Pot Thief Who Studied Pythagoras is the 1st book in the Pot Thief Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 17, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
“Bonnie Traymore weaves a web of suspense that’ll keep you glued to the pages. It’s like Gillian Flynn meets Silicon Valley intrigue. This book is PHENOMENAL!!” – Amazon Laura Foster has it all – until someone starts trying to kill her.Laura’s on the verge of living the life she’s always wanted. At the age of twenty-seven, she put her career plans on hold, married handsome widower Peter Foster, settled down in his Silicon Valley home, and helped raise his two children.Twelve years later, its her turn to shine. Her career is thriving, the kids are out of the house, and Peter’s company is on the verge of an FDA approval that could garner a windfall in stock gains for them. But when a series of freak accidents can no longer be chalked up to bad luck, she fears that someone is trying to kill her. Is it someone from work, jealous of her promotion? Or is it perhaps someone more dangerous? Someone closer to home?Laura has no enemies that she knows of, but she senses that husband Peter is keeping secrets. And when she starts digging into the family’s past, a twisted and unsettling story starts to slowly reveal itself. But with the walls closing in on her, she needs to find out why someone would want to harm her and what really happened to his first wife. Before it’s too late.Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena, Jeneva Rose, and A.R. Torre, The Stepfamily delivers everything thriller readers crave: family secrets, dangerous marriages, shocking twists, hidden pasts, a mysterious first wife’s death, Silicon Valley intrigue, and nonstop suspense that will keep you turning pages late into the night.”I devoured this in a few short hours. Very easy to read and the story keeps you coming back for one more chapter.” -NetGalley”Full of suspense and twists and turns!” – NetGalley”Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. Definitely one of the best books this year.” – NetGalley”Stands on the shoulders of Gillian Flynn” – Booktrib”Traymore’s writing style is truly engaging and the plot is well-crafted, serpentine in its twists and turns and tantalizingly unpredictable. Full of well-developed, nuanced characters that defy traditional notions of good and bad, The Stepfamily is the perfect read for those itching for a thriller that immediately grabs hold and doesn’t let go.” BookTrib
by Philip Eliot | Jun 17, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A billionaire cowboy with something to prove. A feisty neighbor who wants nothing to do with him. And one bachelor auction that changes everything.For years, TC Tomlinson has lived in his older brother’s shadow. Now, with his family’s sudden lottery win, he’s finally ready to chase his own dream of raising alternative livestock on his Texas ranch. But when he catches a gorgeous stranger cradling one of his runaway ostrich chicks, TC jumps to the wrong conclusion. Surely she’s just another woman looking to cozy up to the new billionaire cowboy.Hallie Armstrong isn’t impressed. A former vet tech, she came to Last Stand to help at her aunt’s wildlife rescue and heal from her own past scars. She doesn’t need a protective cowboy assuming the worst, though she wouldn’t mind wrangling him into helping her fundraiser. And what better way than starring as the main prize in a bachelor auction?As sparks fly and danger closes in, TC’s protective instincts could ruin everything. Can he prove to Hallie that she can have her independence and his heart too?Perfect for readers who love:Enemies to loversBillionaire cowboys with attitudeSlow-burn kissesWildlife rescue and small-town charmHealing hearts and second chancesPreviously titled Charming the Billionaire Cowboy
by Philip Eliot | Jun 17, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A steamy and emotional standalone MM firefighter-hockey player romance …”I loved Jude and Hudson and their hard-won romance! Watching them fight their love, then fall in love was everything!” – #1 NYT Bestselling Lauren BlakelyIt was supposed to be a random hookup.At a crossroads, my life a hot mess, I swiped right on the guy with the washboard abs and the tree-trunk thighs. His handle was Holt (yeah, really) but as soon as he opened the door, I recognized him: Hudson Grey, the hottest prospect in pro-hockey and apparently, secretly playing for my team. Not mind-blowing enough? He needed someone to punch his V-card, and I was only too happy to volunteer as tribute . . .Then he ghosted me when it got to be too much.A year later, my life is back on track and I’m a candidate firefighter at legendary Engine 6. While I might be new to the Chicago Fire Department, I’m a veteran in the game of steamy hookups. My No. 1 rule? No newbies. Except now Hudson has been traded to my hometown team, the Chicago Rebels, and he’s out, proud, and ready to date. And he wants my help introducing him to the local gay scene.My messy past means I’m the worst guy to be mentoring the shy, sexy jock. But neither can I stand by and watch while others touch the man who already feels like mine.I might have been his first, but I’m about to learn that the new guy has even more to teach me about hunger, hope, and falling hard . . .Includes: First times, hot firefighters, sexy hockey players, mini-golf shenanigans, meddling friends, and fighting like hell for the love of a lifetime.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 17, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A quirky community center, two irresistible rescue animals, and a body in the yoga studio…When big-city Alice Monroe inherits her aunt’s beloved community center in Sun Harbor, Maine, she expects a quick visit: sign the papers, sell the place, and escape back to her beige Boston life. Instead, she’s adopted by a scruffy mutt named Clyde and Winky, a one-eyed cat with attitude—and lands smack in the middle of a murder investigation.The town’s most disliked woman is found dead in the yoga studio, and Alice—already the outsider—becomes both witness and amateur sleuth. Teaming up with Sunrise’s devoted manager, a band of quirky locals, and the frustratingly handsome Police Chief Noah Hawthorne, Alice uncovers a tangle of secrets: blackmail, betrayals, and a real estate developer who wouldn’t take no for an answer.As Alice gets pulled deeper into small-town life (and the affections of her new four-legged friends), she starts to wonder if Sun Harbor might be the fresh start she never knew she needed. But first, she’ll have to find a killer—before her new beginning becomes a dead end.Murder at Sunrise is a warm, witty, and twisty cozy mystery—perfect for fans of animal sidekicks, small-town secrets, and starting over.
