by Philip Eliot | Jul 24, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Even the deepest-buried secrets can find their way to the surface…Moments before she dies, Nicola’s grandmother Betty whispers to her that there are babies at the bottom of the garden. Nicola’s mother claims she was talking nonsense. However, when Nicola’s daughter finds a bone while playing in Betty’s garden, it’s clear that something sinister has taken place. But will unearthing painful family secrets end up tearing Nicola’s family apart?’A chiller with a puzzling mystery that manages to be a tearjerker too. Prepare for sleepless nights’ Grazia’A thought-provoking page turner’ Jane Corry, author of The Dead Ex_____________________________________What readers are saying about the unmissable Richard & Judy pick:’A heartbreaking story about loss and love”Fast-paced with in-depth characters and spooky surroundings, it ticked all my boxes”I sobbed my heart out. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author”Dark, intriguing and heart-breaking. First book I’ve read by this author but certainly won’t be the last”I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book”Beautifully written, deeply moving and highly recommended!”A heart-breaking story of secrets, loss and regret”A great tense read! Full of gripping moments and twists and turns’
by Philip Eliot | Jul 24, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Surprised by twins, a Navy SEAL must prove to his ex-lover he’s the father they need in this sexy romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.Returning to Royal, Texas, is an emotional minefield for Navy SEAL Kyle Wade. He never felt suited to his rich family’s ranching life. But is he suited for fatherhood? He’s about to find out—because he’s now the guardian to twins. Not only that—his high school sweetheart is the babies’ caseworker!Grace Haines wants what’s best for Kyle’s kids—even if that means standing in his way. But their chemistry is as explosive as it was years ago, and it might just be time to give this military man a second chance . . .
by Philip Eliot | Jul 24, 2026 | Fantasy |
Beauty and the Beast meets The Phantom of the Opera in this Bridgerton-esque fantasy of manners with strong gothic vibes and magic.”Music says things words never can. I love you. I miss you. I’m sorry I killed you.”Every night, Ceridwen Kinsley plays music on her rooftop for the spirit of her dead mother. Until one night, she’s attacked by something not quite human, bringing her to the attention of Lord Protector Drystan Winterbourne.Charged with protecting the backwater city of Teneboure by the king, Drystan is failing at his task, and he can’t afford another slip up. But when fate and the very monster he means to conquer bring Ceridwen to his notice, he seizes the opportunity and presents her with an offer: play music for him at his manor in exchange for the money her impoverished family desperately needs. Music eases the strain of his magic, and who better to hire than the woman whose tunes he secretly listens to at night?At first, Ceridwen is put off by Drystan’s unkempt appearance and harsh demeanor, not to mention the odd ailment that plagues him. But as he embraces her passion for music and she draws the recluse out of his lonely tower, the two develop an unlikely attachment. Class lines begin to blur as fearful indifference shifts to unexpected desire.However, the monster prowling the night isn’t their only enemy, and as terrible secrets come to light, even true love may not be enough to save them.This retelling of Beauty and the Beast incorporates themes and motifs from Phantom of the Opera, and is set in a Bridgerton-esque world but with magic and strong gothic vibes. It should appeal to fans of romantic and atmospheric retellings and fairy tales by authors such as Hannah Whitten, Tessonja Odette, and Stephanie Garber.This story is complete and does NOT end on a cliffhanger.Book 2 follows two supporting characters toward their happily ever after.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 24, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
“Viceral, vivid, and suspenseful”—Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author”The atmosphere of a northern Michigan small town is expertly detailed . . . Baker’s trial is informed and tense, with a knowledge and surety usually found in an engrossing legal thriller”—The Washington Post”Slick as ice and just as chilling”—Tessa Wegert, author of In The BonesThe first in a brand-new crime thriller series from Edgar nominee and Pulitzer Prize–winning author Bryan Gruley. Feisty defence attorney Devyn Payne faces off against veteran detective Garth Klimmek as they work to solve a vicious double homicide in their small, icy town of Bitterfrost.Thirteen years ago, former ice hockey star Jimmy Baker quit the game after almost killing an opponent. Now, as the Zamboni driver for the amateur team in his hometown of Bitterfrost, Michigan, he’s living his penance. Until the morning he awakens to the smell of blood . . .Jimmy soon finds himself arrested for a brutal double murder. The kicker? He has no memory of the night in question. And as the evidence racks up against him, Jimmy’s case is skating on thin ice. Could he have committed such a gruesome crime?As his defense attorney Devyn Payne and prosecuting detective Garth Klimmek race to uncover the truth, time is running out for Jimmy. Because all he can really be sure of is that he is capable of taking a life. The question is, in his blacked-out state, did he take two?This gritty drama is the first in the Bitterfrost series, perfect for fans of Dennis Lehane!
by Philip Eliot | Jul 24, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
EVERY IMPORTANT PART OF LIFE CAMES WITH PAPERWORK?
WHY SHOULDN’T YOUR FEELINGS?
Birth certificates.
Marriage certificates.
Medical records.
Passports.
Tax returns.
Every important event in life gets documented.
So why don’t our most human moments?
Emotional Documentation is unlike any self-help book you’ve read before.
There are no lectures.
No impossible morning routines.
No pressure to become a different person by Tuesday.
Instead, you’ll step inside an extraordinary archive where overthinking, burnout, emotional exhaustion, quiet resilience and the invisible weight of being human are filed as official records, certificates, reports and notices.
Every page quietly says:
“Your experience matters enough to be documented.”
Blending dry humour, thoughtful reflection and emotional honesty, Emotional Documentation doesn’t try to fix you.
It helps you feel seen.
It helps you feel understood.
It reminds you that you’re never the only one carrying invisible paperwork.
Inside the Human Records Archive you’ll discover:
* Official Certificates of Rest Earned
* Records of Surviving Difficult Days
* Formal Notices for Overthinking
* Archived Files on Burnout and Emotional Exhaustion
* Declarations of Quiet Resilience
* Dry humour that makes difficult days feel a little lighter
* Gentle reminders that you’re far from alone
This book is for anyone who has ever…
* Smiled while saying, “I’m fine,” when they weren’t.
* Replayed conversations long after they ended.
* Felt emotionally exhausted but couldn’t explain why.
* Needed permission to rest without feeling guilty.
* Carried more than anyone realised.
* Wanted understanding instead of another lecture.
Because every important event deserves a record.
Perhaps our feelings do too.
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