by Philip Eliot | Sep 26, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
In the beautiful mountain community of Asheville, North Carolina, caterer and personal chef Allie Catt serves up mouthwatering, literary-themed dinner parties inspired by her clients’ favorite books. Her next event is sure to be a roaring success—if a murderer isn’t a killjoy . . . If it were true that the best thing a girl can be in this world is a fool, then Allie Catt would be out of luck. Fortunately, Allie’s business is a smashing success. And following her Pride and Prejudice event, grander plans await . . . Feast for the Eyes bookstore manager and Allie’s best friend, Tegan, is hosting a book club soiree and wants it to be a glittering affair based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic Jazz Age-set novel, The Great Gatsby. Soon, Art Deco table settings and visions of flappers are dancing the Charleston in their heads. Even Tegan’s prickly sister, Vanna, is on board. And surely, Allie’s tuxedo cat, Darcy, thinks it’s the cat’s meow. Amid the planning, charismatic developer Jason Gardner arrives in town to buy some historic buildings on Main Street. He, too, has plans: to create a modern mall. Allie is more than concerned. She even wants to protest. But when Jason invites her to cater a lavish party, she finds him surprisingly likable. Then she’s summoned to his estate for a meeting—and finds him dead. Once again Allie’s landed in the middle of a crime scene.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 26, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
“What if your mother was a serial killer?”A BLOODY KILLER SEEMS TO HAVE RETURNED TO THE LINCOLNSHIRE FENS.A gripping crime thriller by the bestselling author of the Nikki Galena series.Twenty years ago: a farmer and his wife are cut to pieces by a ruthless serial killer.Now: a woman is viciously stabbed to death in the upmarket kitchen of her beautiful house on the edge of the marshes.Then a man called Daniel Kinder walks into Saltern police station and confesses to the murder.But DI Rowan Jackman and DS Marie Evans of the Fenland police soon discover that there is a lot more to Daniel than meets the eye. He has no memory of the first five years of his life and is obsessed with who his real mother is.With no evidence to hold him, Jackman and Evans are forced to let him go, and in a matter of days the lonely Lincolnshire Fens become the stage for more killings and Daniel has disappeared.In a breathtaking finale, the truth about Daniel’s mother comes to light and DI Jackman and DS Evans race against time to stop more lives being destroyed.Full of twists and turns, this is a crime thriller that will keep you turning the pages until the shocking ending.THE DETECTIVES:DS Marie Evans lost her husband in a motorbike accident and has personal connections to the case.DI Rowan Jackman leads the investigation. He is extremely smart and has a knack for bringing out the best in his diverse team, which includes the mysterious computer specialist Orac.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MURDERER’S SON:”This is one of the best books I’ve read in a very very long time.” Cree”Absolutely spellbinding.” KC”Kept me reading until the wee small hours.” Blue and white”Very hard to put down.” Elaine”Exceptionally well plotted.” HandbagloverDISCOVER JOY ELLIS, THE MILLION-SELLING AUTHOR.ALSO BY JOY ELLISJACKMAN & EVANSBook 1: THE MURDERER’S SONBook 2: THEIR LOST DAUGHTERSBook 3: THE FOURTH FRIENDBook 4: THE GUILTY ONESBook 5: THE STOLEN BOYSBook 6: THE PATIENT MANBook 7: THEY DISAPPEAREDBook 8: THE NIGHT THIEFBook 9: SOLACE HOUSETHE BESTSELLING NIKKI GALENA SERIESBook 1: CRIME ON THE FENSBook 2: SHADOW OVER THE FENSBook 3: HUNTED ON THE FENSBook 4: KILLER ON THE FENSBook 5: STALKER ON THE FENSBook 6: CAPTIVE ON THE FENSBook 7: BURIED ON THE FENSBook 8: THIEVES ON THE FENSBook 9: FIRE ON THE FENSBook 10: DARKNESS ON THE FENSBook 11: HIDDEN ON THE FENSBook 12: SECRETS ON THE FENSBook 13: FEAR ON THE FENSDETECTIVE MATT BALLARDBook 1: BEWARE THE PASTBook 2: FIVE BLOODY HEARTSBook 3: THE DYING LIGHTBook 4: MARSHLIGHTBook 5: TRICK OF THE NIGHTSTANDALONESGUIDE STAR
by Philip Eliot | Sep 26, 2026 | Historical Romance |
A Bumbling Guardian Angel’s Sneeze Causes Disappearance of Prominent NYC Attorney in Forever Angels, an Enchanting Time Travel Romance from Trana Mae Simmons Adirondack Mountains, New York State, 1994 Oklahoma Territory, Eastern Oklahoma, 1893 The day after her broken engagement, rising star attorney Tess Foster sets off into the Adirondack Mountains in New York State to backpack away her broken heart. Guardian Angel Michael’s job is to protect her, but when she breaks her ankle and falls off the mountain, his inadvertent sneeze sends Tess back in time 101 years, into the arms of Stone Chisum, the ultimate broad-shouldered rancher/cowboy. Her heart heals as she falls in love with Stone and his two lovely Indian children, but neither knows whether their love is doomed if Tess finds herself transported back to her former life, a life she no longer desires. Stone Chisum has enough on his mind, trying to make a go of his ranch and keeping the town busybodies from taking the children he loves, the son and daughter of Stone’s former love. He doesn’t need a beautiful city woman from another time, used to luxuries he can’t provide. Despite how hard Stone fights against it, he can’t deny his growing feelings for Tess, and with a little angelic help, the newly formed ranching family might have a chance at love. About the Author: T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with various pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he’s been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront it. She also pursues paranormal entities with her real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, who are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT’s motto is “Leave Peace Behind,” and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 26, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Never fall for the man who’s supposed to help you get revenge…ShaunaIt’s not every day you get asked to be a bridesmaid for the wedding of your ex and your ex-best friend. Call me lucky? My grandmother thinks I’m crazy for agreeing, but I can’t let those so-and-sos know they’ve pummeled my self-worth…even if it’s true.Then my grandmother goes off the deep end and tells everyone that I have a boyfriend. A pediatric surgeon boyfriend. Worse, she’s shown them his photograph.The guy in question? He’s a hot piece of bad news. He may have befriended my grandmother, but he’s far from being in my good graces. So it surprises me when he makes an intriguing proposition.Why play nice when you can get even?LeonardShauna thinks she’s going to pay me to play Chaos Coordinator. No need. Causing trouble is basically my calling in life. And if I can do that and spend time with a hot purple-haired ball buster?Sign me up.Nothing good can come of any of this. Then again, I realized a long time ago that I’m no good for anyone, myself included. So we might as well have some fun.**An interconnected standalone in the Finding You series**
by Philip Eliot | Sep 26, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Her cupcake boss is dead, and only her kitten sidekick believes she’s innocent. Can she sift out the truth and serve the villain their just desserts?Ava Decker longs to fulfill her lifelong dream of owning her own bakery. Ready for a fresh start, the former forensic accountant turned pastry chef is excited to turn life’s lemons into sugary success. But her hopes crumble when her mean boss turns up dead in the back of the delivery truck Ava was driving.Arrested as the prime suspect, things get worse when the police discover the victim left Ava the shop and her house in her will. And with only an adorable kitten who thinks he’s a dog and an exasperated best friend as the voice of reason, the newly bequeathed owner must turn super-sleuth to clear her name.Can Ava solve the crime before she’s baking behind bars?Cupcakes & Chaos is the delicious first book in the Frosted Misfortunes cozy mystery series. If you like cute animal sidekicks, an appetizing listen to curl up with, and hilarious hijinks, then you’ll love Lisa Siefert’s perfectly dusted recipe.
