by Philip Eliot | Mar 27, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Can a bookshop bring two hearts together?’The perfect holiday read, romantic and so fun’ Reader Review?????Beth loves everything about living in Venice. The meandering canals and the cobbled streets have captured her heart, so when she loses her job and fears she’ll have to return to England, she’s devastated.When she stumbles upon a book barge for sale, it seems like fate. Beth has always dreamed of opening a bookshop that combines her two passions: art and books. She just needs to be brave enough to take the leap.Enter Marco, a gorgeous, passionate Venetian art promoter. Their chemistry is instant and electric, but Beth needs Marco’s local knowledge to launch her business and the last thing she wants is a distraction. However, as they work together, it becomes clear how hard it is to ignore the sparks flying between them.The closer they become, the more their attraction grows. Soon, they will have to choose: should they face their fears and give love a chance? Or walk away forever?A heartwarming, escapist romance, perfect for fans of Julie Caplin and Cressida McLaughlin.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 27, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Jeremy Gunn doesn’t fear the dead. He fears what they reveal.He was only a child when it first happened. Standing beside his father’s casket, Jeremy touched the cold skin—and saw the truth.His father’s darkest secret.Now every corpse Jeremy touches gives him the same gift: the one secret the dead carried to the grave.Murder. Betrayal. Lies no one was meant to know.Haunted by what he learns, Jeremy hunts the secrets of the dead to right the wrongs they left behind. Because when Jeremy comes for you after death…It’s not your body he wants.It’s the secret you died with.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 27, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
Sit, stay, and prepare to laugh your tail off!Dive into the wacky world of Fingers and his family in this side-splitting middle-grade adventure that will have you howling with laughter!When Finn’s beloved Granddad starts acting more dog than human, things get seriously weird. Licking the postman? Growling at strangers? Chasing security guards up trees? Something’s definitely not right!But that’s just the beginning of this tail-wagging tale. When Fingers and his sister Sally stumble upon a strange contraption in Granddad’s workshop, they unleash a whirlwind of mix-ups and mayhem. Suddenly, Granddad’s not the only one acting strange – even the family dog, DaVinci, seems a little too… human.With time running out and sanity slipping away, can Fingers and Sally untangle this mess before everyone ends up in the doghouse?Why Readers Love Barking Mad:• Engaging Storyline: A unique and funny tale that captures the imagination.• Relatable Characters: Kids and families will love the dynamic between Fingers, Sally, and their quirky Granddad.• Perfect for Reluctant Readers: Short chapters and fun illustrations make it an ideal read for boys and girls who are hesitant to pick up a book.Awards and Accolades:• Winner of two NZ book awards• Over 15,000 copies soldPacked with laugh-out-loud moments, crazy escapades, and a heartwarming message about family bonds, this book is sure to become a favourite for readers aged 8-12 (and dog lovers of all ages)!Don’t miss out on this woof-tastic adventure – grab your copy today and join the fun!P.S. No postmen were harmed in the making of this book (though they may have been chased and licked).More by this Author:Dive into the imaginative world of Tom E. Moffatt, an award-winning author of funny children’s books that blend humour, Sci-Fi, and adventure. His middle-grade fiction, including the popular Barking Mad series, is filled with action-packed plots, sibling rivalry, and mind-swapping escapades that both boys and girls will love. These family-friendly stories are perfect for reluctant readers, offering wholesome fun and engaging themes that will keep kids turning the pages from start to finish. If you like the humorous fiction of authors like David Walliams, Andy Griffiths and Roald Dahl, you will LOVE Tom E. Moffatt’s exciting page-turners.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 27, 2026 | Fantasy |
Everyone else has fun in high school, but not Maddie Clevenger, the senior year’s dork. Orphaned and living with her grandmother in the nowhere town of Coal Creek, she keeps her head down, her hair over her eyes, and herself as far away from the cheerleaders as possible… until she bumps into the cute new guy and he literally sends an electrical shock up her arm. Is it possible for a dork to fall in love at first jolt?Air Force brat Chase Donovan has moved from town to town forever, but now Dad’s retired and promising they’ll stay put for a while, so maybe he can get to know some of the Coal Creek girls. He couldn’t care less about the cheerleaders, but there’s something so vulnerable about Maddie, the shy girl with the beautiful jade eyes. Chase just knows taking care of her is his calling in life… but when bizarre, murderous flying monsters begin stalking her, he wonders if he is the key to solving her problem, and what it will cost him to protect her.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 27, 2026 | Fantasy |
A thief. A bounty hunter. A journey to save their loved ones.Andi swindles Folkway’s cruelest men for a living. When her best friend Eris goes missing, she vows to bring her back. Using only her wits, she traces Eris’s last whereabouts to the wealthy General Nox.Apprehending Andi is Caden’s only hope of paying off his family’s debt to General Nox. But his plan goes awry when the wily criminal escapes. After Caden is kicked out of his bounty hunter faction, his best bet is to strike a deal with her.Their arrangement seems sweet and simple: he leads her to Nox; she pays off his debt. But nothing is ever as it seems.As they embark on a journey through unfamiliar waters, forests infested with mysterious beasts, and a city full of lies, their time to confront Nox is trickling away. War is spilling into every land, and the secrets between the two travelers threaten to expose their true faces.When every step is a struggle, can they make it to the general in time?Or will they lose everyone they love?Quest of Shadow and Ruin is an explosive YA epic fantasy adventure filled with danger, deceit, and desperation. It is the first installment of the Shadow and Ruin series.
