by Philip Eliot | Jun 30, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Offering Cat Daniels my spare room after a break-in was unavoidable. Hiring her as my assistant? The worst idea I’ve ever had. She’s pure sunshine—chaotic, bold, and stubbornly independent. Meanwhile, I built a billion-dollar security firm on rules, distance, and control.At first, it’s easy to pretend I’m not affected by her warmth, but the close quarters turn late nights reckless. One slip becomes a secret we swear we can manage, but every time I make her gasp my name, the more I want to keep her.Then a leak turns our secret into clickbait, and with an eight-figure contract on the line, Cat says we have to end it before I lose everything I built.But I negotiate for a living, and I never settle for less than perfect terms. I’ve followed the rules my entire life, but for her? I’ll break every last one.Bossy Wicked Prince is a grumpy/sunshine, billionaire boss romance with high heat, forced proximity, and a guaranteed HEA. It is the first book in the House of Cards series, but can be read as a complete standalone.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 30, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
When the local authorities ask Ruby Simpson to help them find a thief in the small town of Castle Cove, she doesn’t have much of a choice. She predicted the most recent theft, and the cops have no other leads. There are just two small problems. One, she’s not psychic.Two, she’s not Ruby Simpson.Okay, maybe they’re not small problems. But Charlotte needs a place to lay low with her younger sister, somewhere her parents won’t find her and the locals won’t ask too many questions. Getting involved with the cops, especially Deputy Jared, isn’t a smart thing for a reformed con artist to do. But Charlotte has to make a choice: raise her little sister on the right side of the law or put food on the table. What the real Ruby doesn’t see in her crystal ball won’t hurt her, right?BOOK ONE IN A THREE PART SERIES–THIS IS NOT A STAND-ALONE NOVEL! If cliffhangers make you feel punchy, you can download the full series in one boxset by going here: books2read.com/ExtraBoxset
by Philip Eliot | Jun 30, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Almost thirty, unemployed, and with a failed engagement. It seemed like all of witch Cassiopeia’s prayers to the goddess of fortune had gone totally unanswered.Down on her luck, Cassiopeia has no choice but to return to her grandmother’s coffee house where she grew up. The familiar neighbourhood brings back memories, both good and bad.While she tries to find her feet, she meets a grumpy cat with a secret and reconnects with an old friend in the local antique store. Everything seems to be going well… except that her magic isn’t responding like it should. What’s a witch to do when everything in life seems to be going wrong? First step, make a good cup of coffee! ****The Coffee House Witch & The Grumpy Cat is first book in the Cobblestone Coven series and it follows witch Cassiopeia and her return to her hometown. It’s a cozy fantasy with a sapphic romance in a magical world with talking animals and lots of light-hearted banter.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 30, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A must-read, gripping, heart-pounding US serial killer thriller from bestselling author Keri Beevis! Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Tess Gerritsen and You! Twenty-Six Letters. But only one Killer? I’d just graduated high school in Oregon when the Alphabet Killer began his reign of terror at Juniper College. Eight students were murdered, each with their surname initial carved into their bodies – A to H.When the next victim, ‘Victim I’ escaped, the Alphabet Killer was revealed to be Professor Rodney Boone. He died that night when his house went up in flames.Now, eight years later, I am a rookie police officer, and while out on patrol I discover a dead body – a student with the letter ‘J’ carved deep into his flesh.Everyone assumes it’s a copycat. It has to be. Boone is dead, right? That’s what all the reports said, although his actual body was never found…As the body count rises, we race against time. Can we find the killer before he can complete the alphabet?If you loved this – try the next page-turner in the Rebecca Angell series – The Storybook Killer – a sadistic killer with a chilling agenda.This book was previously published as Dead Letter Day and M for MurderWhat everyone is saying about The Alphabet Killer:’I was grabbed from page 1 – brilliant!’ – Valerie KeoghAngell and Hickock – the new team on the block. A serial killer story with a difference. Brilliant story, excellent characters. Five stars from me’ – Anita Waller‘From the moment I turned the first page to the last word I was hooked. Rebecca Angell is a likeable and feisty character, who you will be rooting for until the end’ – Patricia DixonA fantastic rollercoaster of as story– well written and meticulously planned to cover the murderers’ tracks – highly recommended’ – Amanda James’kept me gripped until the end’- Reader Review’recommend to any fan of detective or crime fiction’- Reader Review’Excellent storytelling, turns and twists and good mystery’ – Reader Review’Brilliant edge if your seat crime novel couldn’t put it down’ – Reader Review
by Philip Eliot | Jun 30, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
Neighbors Like ThatHe started our war–I intend to finish it. Buying a house in the suburbs was supposed to be low stress: my own little haven to decorate and landscape exactly how I want.Instead I find myself locking my garbage can to keep pests out–pests that are six-foot-one, green-eyed, and far too good looking.My trespassing neighbor is rude and entitled. It isn’t long before war is declared and I find myself stooping to immature pranks. When trouble lands at my door, my unlikely neighbor starts knocking on my heart. Was I ready to answer?Christmas Like ThisI know exactly what I’d like to put in Trey’s stocking: the biggest lump of coal I can carry. Unfortunately, I won’t get the chance, because our boss has delivered an ultimatum: plan the company Christmas party with Trey and learn to get along, or else. After only one day of trying to plan the Christmas party, I’m ready to pick the “or else.”Is it possible to learn to get along with the most aggravating, overprotective, handsome guy I’ve ever known?We’re about to find out if we can get our names off the naughty list or not.Friends Like TheseWhat do you get when you take over a failing golf course? A woman.My grandfather left me his golf course so he could enjoy an early retirement. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the only thing he left for me… Page comes to my golf course—winning the hearts and minds of (most) my staff by permanently relocating the deadly mascot left by my grandfather.This beautiful woman with a million terrible ideas and a wanderer’s heart is determined to help me. I don’t need her help—but I can’t seem to tell her no, even if I end up being the proud owner of a one-legged chicken.Page Boone is going to drive me crazy—and I wouldn’t have it any other way.Vacations Like ThisSome people view nosiness as a character flaw. I prefer to think of it as a useful skill. Like a sixth sense or intuition. It’s my super power. And since I became a reporter for my small town newspaper, I like to think my super power puts bagels on my table.A tiny (quite big, actually) mistake has me eagerly accepting a contract job investigating a resort being built in a small Colorado town. But there’s one small problem. (6’4” according to his license—maybe my nosiness does go too far sometimes.)What I didn’t count on was being double-booked in a cabin with Mack Boone. Our families have known each other since high school, so it feels wrong to kick him out of my cabin.Besides…he’s kind, he’s protective, and a great kisser. Three qualities I admire in a man.But when I find out why he is in town, I realize I’ve made yet another mistake.No more kissing, Kimber. He’s the enemy. Lines are drawn. (Literally.) Wars fought. Hills sledded. Lips kissed. Oh right, I wasn’t going to do that one anymore. Maybe I’ll call it research…The more I investigate the resort, the more time I spend with Mack…the more I wonder what I’m really fighting against. The more I wonder if I can take a chance on love.What if the villain is really the hero in this story?Tuesdays Like ThisMy grandma’s dying wish is to see me married. That’s kind of hard when my idea of commitment is finishing a TV series.So I organize a fake wedding to Jordan Boone.I’ll be the wish grantor and keep my freedom.Do I know my fake husband? Barely. We played together as children since our grandmothers were best friends, so I’m grateful he’s willing to go along with my wild idea.Except someone (ahem, Mimi Boone) interferes, and apparently we’ve been married for real. My very real hunk of a husband has grown up to be a fiiiine man.That still isn’t enough for me to want to be trapped in a marriage. Undoing it should be easy. It will be easy. Just as soon as I get this inheritance mess straightened out…
