by Philip Eliot | Jun 16, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A hockey legend slain. A sheriff under suspicion. A town haunted by secrets.Sheriff Cammie Farnsworth came back to Twin Ponds for peace, not scandal. But when Eli Kelley, her former flame and the town’s beloved hockey legend, is found murdered, whispers of betrayal and revenge ripple through the frozen Maine town. The evidence points uncomfortably close to Cammie herself, and the mayor seems eager to strip her of her badge.To clear her name, Cammie must unearth the grudges Eli left behind: old debts, broken hearts, and a secret that once shattered her trust. Yet in Twin Ponds, every clue is shadowed by superstition. Whispers of curses and dark omens coil through the investigation, blurring the line between fact and folklore.As danger closes in, Cammie realizes the killer isn’t just hiding behind small-town respectability—they’re using the town’s deepest fears to mask their crimes. One mistake could cost her not just her life, but the future she’s only beginning to build with Jace Northcott.Murder on Ice is book one in the Twin Ponds Mysteries, a suspenseful small-town mystery series steeped in folklore and rich with community drama. With gripping twists, unforgettable characters, and a chilling supernatural touch, these mysteries will keep you hooked late into the night._______________________________________Praise for the Twin Ponds Mystery Series:????? “This book truly kept me up all night. Strong, well-rounded characters and an excellent mystery.”????? “They are so well written, funny, suspenseful, and I love the characters!”????? “The writer builds the story and characters in a way that draws you into the town and lives of the people in Twin Ponds.”????? “Every time we think the mystery is solved a new twist winds around.”????? “Her writing is quite similar to Louise Penny’s warmth and descriptive characters.”????? “A well written murder mystery that will have you biting your nails!”????? “Thoroughly enjoyed reading about things others believe in, as well as the effects of blatant misuse of such beliefs.”????? “A riveting murder mystery that will have you questioning the unknown!! Outstanding characterization.”????? “I couldn’t put it down. Sheriff Cammie is a strong and interesting character. The story is complex, twisty and fun.”????? “B. T. Lord has a way of making you feel like you are part of the story.”
by Philip Eliot | Jun 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
The Edgar Award–winning debut novel from “America’s best storyteller” about a man drawn into espionage by his mysterious business partner (The New York Times Book Review).At the height of the Cold War, two Americans are runnng a bar in the West German capital, called Mac’s place. One of the pair, Michael Padillo, isn’t around a lot; he keeps disappearing on “business trips.” McCorkle, his partner, wisely doesn’t ask questions; he knows Padillo has a second job—he’s a (reluctant) US agent. But McCorkle is ready to answer a call for help from Padillo, and he joins his friend in a blind journey with no inkling of what they will encounter at the turn of each dark and dangerous corner.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Oh my goodness this took over my entire life until I had finished it!… The twists and turns had my head spinning and just when I thought I knew what was going on, I was completely blindsided! What a perfect thriller! I’d highly recommend this book a massive 5 stars!’ Reader review ?????’Gripping… A thrilling ride… with twists and turns that’ll keep you turning pages. The tension builds with every chapter, making it impossible to put the book down. The killer twist is jaw-dropping and unforgettable… A MUST-READ’ Reader review ?????The dream summer getaway or the setting for the perfect crime? Lottie has saved all year for her family vacation by the sea with her husband and young son. But as soon as they arrive at their rental it is clear they have made a huge mistake coming here… Next door, Olivia looks like just another wealthy out-of-towner buying up local property, only to leave it empty for ten months of the year. But Olivia has a secret plan for her second home… When one of the houses goes up in flames, and a body is pulled from the ashes, the secrets both Lottie and Olivia have been keeping threaten to destroy their families. How far would one of them go to keep the truth locked behind closed doors?Readers are gripped by Kathryn Sharman’s thrillers:’An absolute rollercoaster! So many twists and turns… When I thought I’d figured it all out… BOOM! There came the ending. I’m speechless!’ Reader review ?????’This story is wild!! Actual mind-blowing psychological fiction that has you simultaneously shouting at the characters to stop their crazy antics, while turning pages at a rate of knots to find out what will happen next!! This is the most original book I have read in YEARS!’ Reader review ?????’Oh my god! I literally couldn’t put this book down! I had to keep reading, the suspense is unreal. Absolutely packed with twists and shocking turns’ Reader review ?????’I was hooked from the beginning and I had to find out what was going to happen. I didn’t even want to go to work because I’d have to stop reading. You won’t want to put this book down I finished it in 24 hours!… Just wow!’ Reader review ?????’Great book. Was up all night reading it… the twists and turns are fab. Definitely 5 stars ??????????’ Reader review ?????’What. A. Debut. This one is going to get people talking… a fantastic read that you will not want to put down. Bravo!’ Reader review ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jun 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
3 BREATHLESSLY ROMANTIC NOVELS ABOUT THE SEATTLE SULLIVANS (BOOKS 4-6)”Bella Andre did it again! The Sullivan family stories keep getting better and better! You melt into her books, her words, her story telling and her couples.” 5 starsMillions of readers around the world have fallen in love with The Sullivans! JUST TO BE WITH YOU (Seattle Sullivans, Book 4)Ian Sullivan, the wealthy CEO of Sullivan Investments, has never failed at anything in his life…apart from love and marriage. Certain that he’ll never take the plunge again, the last thing he expects is for a beautiful, talented actress to turn his perfectly organized world upside down. Tatiana Landon has been waiting for true love her whole life. When she meets Ian, she’s certain she’s finally found it – along with a sizzling passion. All she needs to do now is find a way to convince Smith to take the risk of loving again…I LOVE HOW YOU LOVE ME (Seattle Sullivans, Book 5) Dylan Sullivan has spent his life sailing around the world. But while he’s always enjoyed the freedom, when Grace Adrian shows up at his boathouse, it’s love at first sight. Love for both Grace and her ten-month-old son, Mason, with whom Dylan has an immediate bond. A year and a half ago, Grace’s world turned upside down. Since then, Grace has sworn off love, and has been rebuilding her life in Seattle as a single mother and a freelance writer. But when one incredibly hot kiss turns into so much more, although Grace can’t find a way to keep from tumbling into Dylan’s arms, can she ever learn to trust in love again? ALL I EVER NEED IS YOU (Seattle Sullivans, Book 6)Seattle architect Adam Sullivan is well known for his brilliant historic building restorations – and for having absolutely no interest in love and marriage. That is, until he meets Kerry Dromoland…and Adam starts to question everything he once believed to be true about love.As one of the top wedding planners in Seattle, Kerry has been dreaming of finding her own true love. But even though Adam makes her heart race and her body heat up, she knows better than to think he could be “the one”. When she begins to realize that there might be more to the man she can’t resist than she’d previously thought, can the bad boy with no interest in being reformed – and the woman who has no interest in reforming a bad boy – find forever together?While this box set can easily be read as a stand-alone set of three books, you’ll likely enjoy reading the other books in this series too!DON’T MISS THE NEXT BOOKS IN THE SERIES!The New York Sullivans, Books 1-3- Every Beat of My Heart- Now That I’ve Found You- Since I Fell for YouABOUT THE AUTHORBella Andre’s New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and she has sold more than 10 million books so far! Known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan “Red Hot Reads” twice and have been translated into 10 languages. There are more than 140,000 5 star ratings for Bella Andre’s books on Goodreads!
by Philip Eliot | Jun 16, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
The Millionaire’s WifeCathy Scott The beloved son of Holocaust survivors, forty-nine-year-old George Kogan grew up in Puerto Rico before making his way to New York City, where he enjoyed great success as an antiques and art dealer. Until one morning in 1990, when George was approached on the street by an unidentified gunman–and was killed in cold blood. Before the shooting, George had been on the way to his girlfriends’s apartment. Mary-Louise Hawkins was twenty-eight years old and had once worked as George’s publicist. But ever since they became lovers, George’s estranged wife, Barbara, was consumed with bitterness. As she and George hashed out a divorce, Barbara fueled her anger into greed–especially after a judge turned down her request for $5,000 a week in alimony.Barbara, who stood to collect $4.3 million in life insurance, was immediately suspected in George’s death. But it would take authorities almost twenty years to uncover a link between her lawyer, Manuel Martinez, and the hitman who killed George. In 2010, Martinez agreed to testify against his client…and Barbara eventually pled guilty to charges of grand larceny, conspiracy to commit murder, and murder in the first degree. This is the shocking true story of THE MILLIONAIRE’S WIFE.
