by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
The girl shuddered violently as she hid behind the crumbling walls. Through the gloom she saw something that made her blood freeze in fear, and heard the heavy footsteps. She knew there was no way out… When the call comes in about a lonely woman found burned to death in a deserted cottage, Detective Lottie Parker is first on the scene. Her investigation swiftly reveals the victim has no family to mourn her. As a young girl, she was abandoned by her parents and hidden away at the Sisters of Forgiveness Convent. Has something in her tragic past led to her murder?Then Lottie discovers that she had a visitor just before she died. A young journalist, Imelda, had called on the vulnerable woman. Could she have something to do with her death?Lottie’s search takes her to the abandoned convent, and as she takes in the imposing dark walls, she can only imagine how terrified the girls must have been. The old caretaker on site tells Lottie that a woman matching Imelda’s description had been there a day earlier…But later that day, Lottie is devastated to learn that the caretaker has been scalded to death like the woman in the cottage. Imelda is the only connection between the victims, and Lottie is in a race against time to find her.Yet when Imelda’s blood-stained jacket is found in an abandoned farm-building Lottie fears that the killer has got to the young journalist first. Desperate to find Imelda alive, and identify the deadly perpetrator, Lottie needs to find answers from the other broken women who were hidden at the convent. But can she find them before another victim is silenced forever?A totally addictive page-turner from bestselling author Patricia Gibney. If you like Rachel McLean, Kendra Elliott and Robert Dugoni, Hidden Daughters will have you hooked.What everyone is saying about Hidden Daughters:‘Absolutely finger-licking good,… fantastic. 5 stars.’ B for Book Review, ?????‘Yes……..Lottie is Back!!!!!! …I loved it, and it was another totally addictive and absolutely gripping crime thriller that will have you gripped from the beginning till the very end’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘This is a completely compelling page-turner… this book more than deserves the 5/5 stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Wow!! What another absolutely riveting, non-stop action packed crime thriller from this epic author!!! I was absolutely hooked from the first page to the last!!! Not that I can say I am surprised as I absolutely LOVE Lottie and that gang!!’ Bookworm86 ?????‘Would give it six stars if I could!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I was totally hooked the whole way through and found it very difficult to tear myself away, especially as the tension continued to rise!’ Portable Magic, ?????‘A chilling, edge-of-your-seat read that will knock the life right out of you. Another brilliant book from this author it kept me entertained from the very first page! The author takes us on a journey, packed with twists there were so many twists just when I thought I knew how it was going to end boom another twist… Fantastic! I just couldn’t put it down and one I will be thinking about for a very long time’ Acreveiws by M, ?????
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Historical Fiction |
In the chaos of war, can their love survive? 1939. Kathleen Gallagher is training to be a handywoman – an illegal midwife in West Belfast – when war is declared. As soon as a call goes out for volunteers to join the home front, she jumps at the chance to aid the ambulance service. She won’t let her community down when they need her the most.When Liam Flynn, the older brother of her best friend – and her very first kiss – also volunteers, the two of them are suddenly thrown together once more. Kathleen still dreams of the bells ringing in the New Year and the snow falling as their lips brushed, all those years ago. But she has a secret. And it’s one that means they can never be together . . .But with the Belfast Blitz raining chaos and destruction, and the volunteers pushed to their limits, the pair can’t help but grow closer, the secrets of their past starting to feel insignificant against the backdrop of war.In the middle of it all, can Kathleen overcome her worries, and finally let herself fall in love?This historical romance feels like Call the Midwife, but set in Ireland. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Goodwin and Mandy Robotham.Readers are already loving the first Irish Midwives book . . .’A gripping story, I couldn’t put this one down and read it in one day!’ ?????’A brilliant book that keeps you hooked’ ?????’An excellent story . . . a most interesting insight into the lives and work of midwives throughout the 1930s’ ?????’I read it in a matter of hours. The writing was excellent’ ?????’A lovely read. Very interesting and as it was set in Ireland made it different. Gave me an insight into how things worked in this era’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
????? “Overall, Styles offers readers a fantastic story that is so suspenseful and absorbing that it deserves a soundtrack, leaning into the unpredictability of both human and insect behavior”. — Jamie Michele, Readers FavoriteSHADOWED BY A FLY, ENSNARED BY AN ANCIENT CURSE.Can Ric evade the wicked entity that lurks in the shadows of his every move?Ric Hunter’s once mundane existence spirals into a chilling nightmare when a grotesque horsefly emerges, heralding a series of sinister events. Entangled in the web of a faltering marriage, Ric clings to the comfort of friendship—until the darkness descends. At his friend Gary’s home, Ric is confronted by a grim sight: a lingering fly crawling across Gary’s lifeless body after a baffling accident. This relentless creature stalks Ric everywhere—appearing in the hospital’s sterile halls, lurking in the confines of his car, and invading the sanctity of his own home.In a desperate alliance with his friend Spencer, they unravel a horrifying revelation—the fly is not merely a nuisance but a harbinger of death. As the body count rises and the fly’s menacing presence becomes inescapable, Ric and Spencer embark on a perilous journey.To discover the elusive key to their salvation, the duo must confront their most haunting regrets, seeking redemption before the fly’s malevolence devours them whole.Descend into a psychological horror where battling inner demons is the sole path to survival. Uncover the enigma of the fly today—before darkness claims everything.
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
BRAND NEW from Louise Guy comes a totally heart-wrenching, emotional family drama about an unforgettable dilemma, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Emma Robinson. ??? In your own darkest hour, would you help a child in need?When a teenage girl with haunted eyes enters Bec’s world, she stirs something in Bec she thought she’d buried long ago.Still reeling from the loss of her husband, Bec is barely keeping her life together. But there’s something about Skye, motherless, wary and alone, that reaches into the shadows of Bec’s past. Twenty years ago, she was that lost girl, grieving her twin brother and cut off from her parents after one terrible night. Now, with the threat of those same parents re-entering her life, Bec makes an impulsive decision: she offers Skye food, shelter and the promise of help.When Bec’s search for help brings Anna into their world, the connection feels almost fated. Anna has demons of her own. A past she’s fought to bury and a brother’s name she’s desperate to clear.Both women believe they know what’s best for Skye. But as past and present collide, each will be forced to face truths they thought they’d left behind.A completely heartbreaking family drama, like nothing you’ve ever read before! Order now!Readers love Louise Guy:‘OMG! I’m still flabbergasted at how brilliant this book is… Cleverly and masterfully written… Left me in awe… Another WOW read from the domestic drama goddess who has fast become one of my favourite writers.’ Reader review ?????‘WOW, WOW and WOW, this book is awesome what a fabulous story, truly do not miss this book. It had me turning the pages, so many thoughts going through my mind.’ Reader review ?????‘Wow, what a page turner… I swear that Louise’s books get more intriguing with each new release – such a brilliant storyteller!!’ Reader review ?????‘What an absolute ripper of a book!!… I literally read this book in two sittings and I cannot speak highly enough of the writing and the plot, it ticked all my boxes.’ Reader review ?????‘OMG, this book was riveting. Best I’ve read in a long time. Had my heart in my throat but just couldn’t stop turning the pages.’ Reader review ?????‘Just wonderful… An incredibly tense and suspenseful novel that is wonderfully realistic and moving… The characters are very real as are the situations… I was still reading at 5am unable to sleep until I knew what was happening. Louise writes with passion and empathy and incredible understanding… Just brilliant.’ Reader review ?????‘This book was incredible! I couldn’t put it down once I picked it up… So heartfelt… It was emotional but heart-warming… A MUST READ!’ Reader review ?????‘I couldn’t put it down – the very definition of a page turner.’ Reader review ?????
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Welcome to Pretty Beach – a complete set of heartwarming feel-good, small town stories with romance, community and friendship set in a to-die for British seaside town perched just off the English south coast.Sweet, small town romantic women’s fiction you’ll adore. ‘Polly Babbington is a truly gifted storyteller. *****.’ Amazon Review.Chloe Butterworth has quite a nice life, thank you very much. A little cottage, a little girl, & a more than okay little existence.But after the funeral of her mother, she is confronted by what to do with what was once her family holiday home and a rather large amount of debt. A chance read of an article in a two-year-old magazine at a motorway services station catapults Chloe onto a journey to a different chapter. A new adventure in a tiny little coastal town called Pretty Beach.As she and her daughter Ivy move into the old holiday house with its huge garden, tumbledown greenhouses and embark on her ludicrous idea, everything goes swimmingly and she only wished she’d taken the plunge sooner.With her head in the flower beds, her new adventure turning out rather well and her heart most definitely not looking for love, along comes Lando Jones and Chloe for once in her life is taken by surprise.Determined to stick by her principles that she doesn’t need or want anyone to make her feel successful and especially not a partner, Chloe tries to convince herself that Lando can stay in a nice little compartment labelled ‘casual.’ Lando has other ideas.Romcom readers on contemporary romance author Polly Babbington’I would like to give this book 10 stars if I could. Polly never ceases to amaze me with her storylines and characters but somehow she does it with every one of her books. I highly recommend.’Mrs Hall, Amazon Review ?????’If I could give 6 starsI would! Eminently readable, I devoured this in a day. You won’t be disappointed with this read, whether this is your 1st book of Polly’s or you have eagerly been awaiting the next Pretty Beach instalment like me, just get plenty of supplies and a comfy place to settle down and read – bliss.’ Jenny, Amazon Review ?????’Once again Polly deserves more than 5 stars, I was totally hooked from page 1. I have read all Polly’s books and love every one of them.’ Sue, Amazon Review ?????’Love these stories! Polly Babbington is so skilled at creating a place and characters where you are drawn into their lives, challenges and triumphs. Looking forward to the next one in the series! Amazon Review ?????’I wish I could give more than 5stars for this book & all the previous books written by this very talented author.’ Liz K, Amazon Review
