by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Not every invitation is meant to be accepted. This one could be her last. A bestselling thriller author returns to her hometown only to realize she may have walked into her deadliest chapter yet.When Molly Archer’s latest novel becomes an instant hit, it feels like her life is finally back on track. Newly divorced and raising two children in an affluent suburb, she’s determined to hold onto her success and the lifestyle it supports.So when a book club invitation arrives from her hometown, Molly sees opportunity: connect with readers, visit an old friend, and check on her widowed mother, whose health—and memory—seem to be slipping.There’s just one problem. Molly doesn’t remember the woman who invited her.Soon after she arrives, unease settles in and one thing becomes clear: Someone knows more about Molly than they should.Including secrets best left buried.A Different Type of Poison is a slow-burn psychological thriller packed with suspense, buried secrets, and a twist you won’t see coming—perfect for readers who love unreliable narrators, small-town tension, and stories where nothing is as it seems.Misery meets The Plot in this taut literary thriller perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Housemaid, and The Silent Patient, and readers of Sally Hepworth, Liane Moriarty, and Lisa Jewell.Praise for A Different Type of Poison:”Deliciously damaged characters, big secrets, and twists aplenty make for fast-paced entertainment in Liz Alterman’s rollicking book-within-a-book thriller, A Different Type of Poison.” — Andromeda Romano-Lax, The Deepest Lake”This book is fast-paced, oh-so-twisty and very, very clever. I literally raced through the last half, my fingers flying to turn the pages, breath caught in my throat, as the tension mounted, and everything came together. If you like beautifully written, clever suspense thrillers, then this is a must-read.”— Miranda Rijks, One Little Mistake”Much recommended if you enjoyed Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang and are a fan of Alice Feeney type of twists.” — Netgalley reviewer”A twisted, dark, psychological thriller that keeps you guessing, and then throws an almighty shock into the end. A recommended read.” — Netgalley reviewer”Liz Alterman has done it again. The book started off strong, pulled me in and did not let up. I could not put it down and finished it in a day. The twist had me gasping out loud. Well written and such a wild ride. Highly recommend!” — Netgalley reviewer”This is an easy 5-star read in my books and A Different Type of Poison by Liz Alterman did not disappoint!” — Netgalley reviewer”… it kept me engrossed till the last page with its thrilling plot, skillfully executed, featuring jaw dropping twists and damaged characters.” — Netgalley reviewerWhat kind of book is this?A psychological thriller with domestic suspense, centered on secrets, and a return to a past that refuses to stay buried.Is this similar to Gone Girl?If you enjoy unreliable narrators, shifting truths, and dark twists lurking beneath polished lives, this will absolutely appeal.Is it fast-paced or slow-burn?A simmering slow-burn that builds tension steadily before delivering a shocking, high-impact ending.What are the main themes?Secrets, identity, memory, family dynamics, and the cost of maintaining a carefully constructed life.Who should read this?Readers who love twisty, character-driven suspense with emotional depth and unsettling reveals.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
?? An Indie Book Buzz pick for February 2026?? A Top Indie Favorite February 2026He trashed romance.Now he’s secretly the man behind the biggest love story in the country.And she’s the woman hired to take the credit.Ever since Lucia Milagros “Luci” Santana called off her engagement, her enormous Hispanic family has treated her like a community project. Between her tio’s daily check-ins, her abuelita’s unsolicited dating advice, and enough homemade food to feed a small army, there’s nowhere to hide—not even in the backyard she-shed she’s reluctantly calling home.Then she lands the opportunity of a lifetime.The job?Pretend to be the author of the country’s most beloved romance novel.The problem?She can’t stand the book.And the real author?Ryan Brady—a broody literary darling who once went viral mocking romance novels and the people who read them.The novel he secretly wrote under a pen name has become a cultural phenomenon. But when a national appearance threatens to expose him, Ryan needs someone else to step into the spotlight.Someone believable.Someone charming.Someone willing to live a lie.Enter Luci.Suddenly she’s the face of the book. The voice behind the interviews. The woman taking credit for a story she didn’t write.But secrets have a way of surfacing.A heartfelt, slow-burn romance featuring:? Secret author / fake identity? Grumpy hero, sunshine heroine? He falls first? Workplace romance? Bookish vibes & publishing drama? A big, loving, meddling Hispanic family? Family, friendship, music, and finding your way back to yourself? A swoony happily ever after
by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Richard Downing may be a viscount of impeccable character, but he’s bored beyond belief of dancing at balls, faking smiles, and making dull conversation. So when he stumbles upon a house maid with defiance in her striking blue eyes and a dagger hidden in her skirts…well, color him intrigued.Raised with a rather…peculiar upbringing, Lady Victoria Daring is full of secrets and surprises. As part of His Majesty’s personal homeland spy network and as a master of disguises, Vic is charged with infiltrating high society to uncover the enemies hiding in plain sight.But Richard is the first man to see through her disguises–and infiltrate deep into her heart. Too bad his family is at the top of her list of suspects…
by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
To err is human. To avenge is Divine.Every person Harlow Carrenwell kisses dies immediately, and that’s the way she likes it. The poison-lipped youngest daughter of Lunameade’s magical founding family has used her power to annihilate their opposition.Her first husband is in the ground. Her new betrothed is next.But the merry widow has a secret. When she’s not acting as an assassin at her parents’ whims, she moonlights as a vigilante for abused women in their walled-off city.Meet a man. Lure him in. Kill him with a kiss. Until one night Harlow kisses a mark and he doesn’t die.Worse, her invincible partner in passion is her new betrothed, Henry Havenwood, and now he knows about her double life. Instead of selling her out and bringing the rival families to blows, he does something much more sinister—whisks her away to wed in his wild mountain fort.Harlow doesn’t trust Henry, but the only way to protect her family and the city of Lunameade is to figure out what his family is planning.Cursed with a husband she can’t kill and trapped in a fort miles of vampire-infested woods from home, Harlow’s survival requires her to do the impossible: Make the man who knows she’s a killer fall in love with her anyway.The Poison Daughter is a standalone dark fantasy romance that combines the vigilante justice for abusive men of Promising Young Woman with a romantasy arranged marriage and a dash of vampires.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
The heroic men and dogs of the K-9 unit rescue women in jeopardy in these two inspirational romantic suspense novels from USA Today–bestselling authors.Justice Mission by Lynette EasonAfter K-9 unit administrative assistant Sophie Walters spots a suspicious stranger lurking at the K-9 graduation, the man kidnaps her—and she barely escapes. With Sophie’s boss missing and someone determined to silence her, NYPD officer Luke Hathaway vows he and his K-9 partner will guard her. But he must keep an emotional distance to ensure this mission ends in justice . . . not cold-blooded murder.Act of Valor by Dana MentinkWhen airline employee Violet Griffin encounters several suspicious passengers, she’s thrust into the crosshairs of a drug smuggling operation. NYPD officer Zach Jameson and his drug detection beagle, Eddie, can tell this is no small-time threat. Someone’s gunning for Violet, and after recently losing his brothe;r, Zach refuses to lose her, too . . . especially now that she’s gone from friend to the woman he’s falling for.
