by Philip Eliot | Jun 1, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
‘I remembered a word I had heard the monks say. A word that was rich and alluring, a word describing something I knew to be wrong, but which I knew was exactly what lay in the pages before me. Alchemy.’ Diary of Elise du Bois, Paris, France, 1820In the heart of modern Paris is an old house – a house that has been hidden for almost two hundred years. The only clue to its secrets lies in a nineteenth century diary. When research student Ellie opens the door, she will discover not just an ancient mystery, but a tale of magic, betrayal – and immortal love, spanning the centuries.Book One of The Alchemist’s Passage.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 1, 2026 | Historical Romance |
An illegitimate earl’s daughter disguised as a stableboy… A duke with his future already mapped out… A passion that upends every well-intentioned plan… Odds on the Rake is sweeping Regency historical romance set against England’s racing world, with class-crossing heat and a heroine who refuses to be her mother’s story.She needed his stable. He needed a duchess. Neither of them planned for what happened next.Gemma Cassidy is the daughter of an earl — on the wrong side of the blanket. To escape her abusive father and make her own way in the world, she’ll have to get her hands dirty. Masquerading as a stableboy, she finds herself not only spying on the finest horse racing stable in England, but in dangerously close proximity to the most controlled man she’s ever met.The Duke of Rakesley has everything arranged to his satisfaction — including the search for a duchess who will fit neatly into his well-ordered life. Then Gemma arrives and plays havoc with every careful plan. He can’t stop wanting to get closer to all of her beautiful chaos.Working together reveals a passion neither of them can deny. Rake wants more than a temporary arrangement. But Gemma watched her mother live half a life as the earl’s mistress, and she will not settle for the same. The future isn’t as clear — or as cold — as either of them had envisioned.Odds on the Rake is a sweeping Regency historical romance set against the high stakes of England’s racing world — sensual, emotionally rich, and built around a heroine who refuses to surrender anything less than everything. Book 1 in the All’s Fair in Love and Racing series.Perfect for readers who love:Lush and sensual with high emotional stakesA duke undone by beautiful chaosA stableboy disguise and passion no one plannedSweeping Regency historical romance with horse racing heart
by Philip Eliot | Jun 1, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
New York Times Bestseller: The follow-up to the classic Cold War thriller continues the story of spies, stealth technology, and survival . . . The plan was to steal the Soviet Union’s prototype for the world’s most advanced stealth fighter from under their noses. What could go wrong? A lot, it turns out. A crash landing in remote, frigid Finland leaves daredevil pilot Mitchell Gant fighting for survival and trying to elude his pursuers. Meanwhile, the US and UK desperately calculate their chances of recovering the plane—and getting out of the area before the Russians arrive. They’ve made it this far, but will their efforts come to nothing in the end? “Lively, straightforward action.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “The last word in espionage thrillers.” —The Pittsburgh Press
by Philip Eliot | Jun 1, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Oozing with mystery, style and unforgettable characters – I’m transported into a world of delightful intrigue and murderous mystery, and all home in time for tea. Absolutely fantastic.’ Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall DetectivesThe perfect Cornish cozy mystery for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club’Leitchs’s writing had me snorting with laughter and whizzing through the pages!’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow mysteries–The time has finally come for former Met police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker to wed her fiancé DCI Nathan Withers, But their long-anticipated wedding doesn’t quite go to plan…As their guests descend on a luxurious Cornish castle for a weekend of pre-wedding activities, the happy couple look forward to spending time with friends and family. But celebrations grind to a halt when an arrow flies off-course during the archery session, and they find the body of a young woman floating face down in an ornamental pond.With the champagne chilling and canapes assembled, and an old London adversary brought in to investigate, it’s up to Jodie and Nathan to uncover the killer, before they strike again.Could the murderer be on the guest list?–Readers LOVE The Cornish Castle Murder…’Absolutely fantastic. My absolute favourite series and I love the characters’ ?????’I’ve devoured the previous books in this series and this was no different!’ ?????’I loved the latest instalment in one of my favourite mystery series’ ?????’A massive five shiny stars from me’ ?????’I was convinced I had the mystery solved on more than one occasion when in reality I didn’t have a clue!’ ?????’I cannot get enough of this series, if you love mysteries set in England this is for you! I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends’ ?????’A great book full of humour, it’s the 8th in the series and the best yet’ ?????’The series has a wonderful cast of quirky characters that would be great fun to hang out with’ ?????’A fast-paced story with twists and turns, very likeable characters, and an unusual background’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jun 1, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
In Mars Mathis’s Mystical Menagerie, nothing is as it seems, and the true monsters aren’t the ones with fangs and claws.Down-on-her-luck Anna Carmichael learns this lesson the hard way when she accepts a job as caretaker to a billionaire’s collection of mythical creatures and cryptid curiosities. Is the job shady? You bet it is. But Anna will do just about anything to keep her ailing grandmother in her nursing home.But the menagerie’s residents aren’t beasts—they’re people. They’re prisoners. And the contract Anna signed? It’s the gilded cage that makes her a prisoner, too.Her boss’s chilling warnings leave no doubt: these creatures are his property, and he will protect his treasures—at any cost. Anna’s moral compass shatters as she befriends the very beings she’s meant to cage. And an unexpected and forbidden passion ignites with Chase, the enigmatic werewolf. He is as powerful and protective as he is trapped, with only iron bars keeping him from claiming both Anna and his retribution. As their connection deepens, Anna must decide what she is willing to sacrifice: her grandmother, her love, or her life?Welcome to the menagerie, and please, mind the fangs.—If you’re a fan of:Wolf shiftersForbidden romanceMorally gray, “touch-her-and-die” heroesFierce heroinesFlirty banterFound familyMythical creaturesCheck out A Malicious Menagerie, the first book in the Fangs & Fable series!
