by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
When I wake up in the morgue, I know it’s time to move on…When people think of shifters, they always bring up the predators: wolves, bears, big cats. But prey shifters exist, too; the bunnies, the hedgehogs, and my old childhood nemesis, Roxy, who was an adorable raccoon and a huge headache.Then there’s me. Honey Morgan, one in a long line of Virginia opossums—and who has a tendency to ‘play dead’ at the worst possible moments.For nearly my whole life, I’ve managed to live among humans who have no clue that I’m a supe. But when I get startled and drop only to wake up in the morgue, I have to admit my mother was right: us opossums need to be around other shifters, even if the local predators have me hissing.Or maybe that’s just one.Max Lobo. To the outsiders who might pass through Moonburrow, he is the scowly sheriff. To the supe residents, he is the all-powerful Alpha of the Moonshadow Pack.To me? He’s my mate.He doesn’t seem to recognize me as his, though, and I’m okay with that. After all, I’m too busy taking over my witchy grandmother’s old bakery. With her recipes, my sense of humor and work ethic, and my sidekick, Gus, I focus on making Dough You Believe In Magic a success.Which probably would’ve been a lot easier if I didn’t stumble upon a dead predator outside my back door—or if it didn’t bring the Alpha repeatedly to my front one.Thrown together with Max, I have to figure out who targeted my bakery, why it seems like I might’ve been the one they were after, and how to survive being around the Alpha as he begins to realize that I’m not just some newcomer prey bumbling around on his territory that he needs to protect… but the other half of his wolf’s soul he has to claim.Hey. Fake it ’til you mate it, right?
by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Science Fiction |
Ethos was mankind’s greatest hope. Until the Link closed.On the 300th anniversary of Earth’s first expedition to another solar system, the original colony ship miraculously appears near Saturn. But the crew of Excursion One is nowhere to be found. All that’s left is a broken android, and a string of clues.Captain Calvin Brooks, a hero from the Solar Wars, spends his days trying to forget the past on Link Station, until he’s thrust into danger when he’s asked to pilot the decayed ship back through the wormhole to search for the Ethos colony.Jane Vanderbilt is the world’s most renowned historian on the revamped Excursion One mission, and her connection to the crew runs deep. Jane is added to the team by a mysterious astrophysicist, loyal to the Diplomats.Luke Dalton is haunted by tragedy. He works the mines on Mars, while the loss of his family constantly weighs on him. The Deniers have other plans. Luke’s enlisted for duty by the Diplomat’s enemy. His mission: learn what really happened on Ethos.Join the crew of Excursion Two as they venture into the Link. No one is ready for what they find across the void.From Nathan Hystad, the Best-Selling author of The Other Place, First Life, The Event, Lost Contact, and many others.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Opening a detective agency above her beloved bookstore seems like the perfect business plan—until Annie Murray’s first case involves a suspicious death right on her doorstep.June Munrow, an elderly resident of Annie’s home town, Redwood Grove, is convinced that young Kelly Taylor’s recent drowning wasn’t the tragic accident everyone believes it to be. Despite the police ruling, June is determined to prove there’s more to the story and hires the Novel Detectives to uncover the truth.As Annie delves into Kelly’s life, she discovers a tangled web of secrets involving Kelly’s complicated relationships, a peculiar landlord, and her mysterious roommate. Everyone connected to Kelly seems to be hiding something, and the deeper Annie digs, the more puzzling the case becomes.With her trademark blend of curiosity and compassion, can Annie piece together the clues and solve her first official case—before she gets into deep water herself?Perfect for fans of Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham and M.C. Beaton, this charming cozy mystery is brimming with small-town secrets and bookish charm that will keep you turning pages late into the night.Readers are loving Ellie Alexander’s new series:“I love this new series… meticulous plotting, the story is engaging, the mystery intriguing, and the characters memorable… This is a series that I’ll look forward to reading with each new release! ” Reader review, ?????“Ellie Alexander does it again. This first book in the Novel Detective series is such a page turner. I could not stop reading it… Can’t wait for the next one.” Reader review, ?????“A clever, twisty mystery that kept me guessing and fully invested in the story… made me forget the world outside for a few hours and left me satisfied and smiling when the final page was turned… a charming, smart, and thoroughly enjoyable read.” Reader review, ?????“I loved this… Annie and Fletcher make a great detective team, and the bookstore and town of Redwood Grove are as charming as ever.” Reader review, ?????“Pulled me in from the very first chapter and never let go. It reminded me why I fell in love with mysteries as a child — the kind that make you suspect everyone and race toward the reveal.” Reader review, ?????“A delight… full of humor, suspense, and the charming world of Redwood Grove. This cozy mystery will keep you on your toes. Highly recommend!” Reader review, ?????“A charming cozy mystery filledwith likable characters and enough mystery to make you feel like a professional couch detective. There’s twists and turns and a killer that you’ll never expect.” Reader review, ?????“If Ellie Alexander writes it, I’ll read it. The mystery had me audibly gasping.” Reader review, ?????“Entertaining, full of twists and turns and I didn’t completely guess whodunnit until Annie did… I’m thoroughly invested… I’m excited to see where the author takes these endearing characters next! I highly recommend this series to all my cozy loving friends!” Reader review, ?????“I loved this!! Can’t wait for the next one!” Reader review, ?????“Very entertaining… a clever plot, lots of potential suspects [and] a nice twist at the end. Gorgeous food and wonderful friends help the story bounce along… Can I move there right now!” Reader review, ?????“An absolute all-nighter with a shocking ending you would never expect.” Reader review, ?????“I loved this small-town cosy mystery! Wonderful… a fun and twisty story, a very solid mystery all around. I can’t wait for more in the series.” Reader review, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Prequel to Brenda S. Anderson’s popular Coming Home SeriesA distressing diagnosis ? A retreating husband ? A prodigal brotherMarriage counselor Debbie Verhoeven excels at piecing broken families together, so she never imagined her own perfect family could be fractured.When Debbie learns the child she’s carrying has Down syndrome, she takes the news in stride, but her husband, Jerry, begins suffering debilitating panic attacks that strike at his marriage, family, and faith.Struggling to hold her family together, Debbie turns to her older brother for support, but he suggests the unthinkable. With no one else to turn to, her once-strong faith begins to crumble.For the first time in her life, Debbie needs someone to lean on, but who is left to be strong for her?Read the rest of Brenda S. Anderson’s Coming Home Series:Chain of MercyMemory Box SecretsHungry for Homeplus short stories:”Coming Home””A Christmas Homecoming” (found in A Beautifully Broken Christmas)”The Home for Christmas Challenge” (found in A Beautifully Broken Christmas)and related novellas:Long Way HomePlace Called HomeHome Another Way
by Philip Eliot | Jul 23, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Authentic and unputdownable, a high-octane legal thriller from lawyer turned bestseller, John Ellsworth.When he lands a high-profile murder case to defend, Thaddeus Murfee is up against his first major adversary.But it’s not the prosecution.It’s his client.He might be fresh out of law school and a touch idealistic, but Murfee has a tenacity that belies his inexperience. He’ll need it as he’s swept into a deadly game of treachery and lies.With a dark secret around every corner, Murfee has the fight of his life to uncover the truth and survive in the high-stakes world of the American criminal justice system.John Ellsworth’s heart-pounding and intricate thriller will leave you open-mouthed and wanting more.___________________________________________Praise for the Thaddeus Murfee legal thrillers:5.0 out of 5 Stars – Adventure, Excitement and Eliminating bud guys…5.0 out of 5 Stars – Everything a Thriller Should Be.5.0 out of 5 Stars – Overwhelmingly engrossing…..5.0 out of 5 Stars – Best fast read in a long time.5.0 out of 5 Stars – Mind-blowing Excitement.5.0 out of 5 Stars – Please read everything Mr.John Ellsworth writes.
