by Philip Eliot | May 20, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Baby dragons, a paranormal animal shelter, and a magical academy where the professors are know-it-all cats? Throw a dead body in the mix, and Elsie’s thinking this magical town might be too hot to handle…RULES OF THE FLAMEFor Elsie Thorn, the only magic in her life is somehow being able to make the rent every month. Until a mysterious woman makes her an offer too good to be true.Did she read the contract? No. Who really reads through the pages of terms and conditions?It’s not like she’s going to get whisked to a fairytale town with cobblestone streets, castles and a dragon hatchery with the hunkiest mountain man caretaker she’s ever laid eyes on… right?Oops.Between studying for lessons at Professor Hissington’s academy, feeding the griffins at the paranormal creature sanctuary and nursing the dragon hatchlings, Elsie finally feels like she’s accomplishing something with her life.But a dead body found in her barn threatens to ruin everything. Elsie’s not about to let a killer walk free in her new home, so she dives into the investigation. Hot on the heels of a killer who always seems one step ahead, she teams up with her newfound friends to unravel the mystery.Will Elsie be able to find the culprit or will her new life go up in a puff of smoke?ALL FUN AND FLAMESWith dragon eggs stolen and a murderer on the loose only days before the Broom Racing Festival, Elsie has once again found herself in the hot seat.She’s vowed to get the eggs back–even if she has to team up with her biggest (and most baldheaded) enemy to do it. It should be a straightforward case… until a journalist is found dead at the local inn.He left behind a scathing quill and no shortage of enemies. It seems like he badmouthed everyone in town, and with the Broom Racing Festival fast approaching, Elsie needs to find the culprit. Fast.But time isn’t on her side, especially not when a cursed capricorn (that’s a goat-unicorn, of course) arrives at the animal shelter. He’s in bad shape and only Elsie can get the potion to save him. It takes her on a mad chase across town, from begging the old hag under the willows to bartering with an unhinged wind dragon.With dragon eggs to find, a curse to undo, and a murderer to catch, Elsie needs to solve it all before the big broom race… or find her newfound happiness in town burned to a crisp.AHEAD OF THE FLAMEWhen murder strikes during the town’s summer festival, the constables arrest the most unlikely suspect: Choopie the chupacabra!The victim was a loan shark who had plenty of other people who wanted him dead—but everyone else has an ironclad alibi. Until Elsie can prove the chupacabra’s innocence, the entire paranormal menagerie at FLAME Farms is under house arrest. The basilisks are nesting in the dresser drawers, the griffin is clawing up the furniture—and you don’t even want to know what Moonbeam is complaining about.The timing is impeccable. Her top-secret magic lessons are underway and her teacher only has five more days in town. Elsie has to get a stranglehold on the All-Flame’s power… even if all she wants to do is strangle her teacher.Luckily she doesn’t have to do it alone. She’s got a multi-species posse always down for anything it takes to crack the case. Whether it’s burglary or perjury—Elsie and the gang will risk it all to save the animal shelter.Can they outsmart the crafty killer, or will it be game over for FLAME Farms?This box set contains the first three full-length novels in the Witches of Hellforge Hatchery series. Get ready to fall in love with Elsie, Zippy and the rest of the gang. But beware: once you spend some time in Mount Hellforge, you’ll never want to leave!
by Philip Eliot | May 19, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
She would do anything to escape her husband’s mistreatment… even make a deal with a demon. When Raiya finds a monster from the hells chained in her husband’s dungeon, she sees an opportunity to free herself and spite her cruel husband at the same time. It’s said that demons are violent, unfeeling beasts, but they’re also immensely powerful. If she can use her knowledge of rune magic to break the demon’s binding, he might agree to take her with him when he escapes the castle. The only catch? Demons feed on the lust and fear of mortals. Someone will have to feed him while they’re on the run. The demon only requires one thing in exchange for his protection—her. Demon Bound is an adventurous, angsty, sweet & spicy standalone set in the high fantasy Ardani universe. This book is intended for adults and contains steamy scenes and violence. See the author’s website for detailed content information.
by Philip Eliot | May 16, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
When baby Storm is orphaned, her devoted nanny Emma Wright yearns to adopt her but she’s a foreigner on a temporary visa. The court gives custody to Storm’s three adult half-brothers. They remind her of a pack of wolves—protective, but not prepared to care for a baby. Alpha male Reid is especially aloof and intimidating.Like his younger brothers, Reid Fraser left the Westcoast village of Raven’s Cove at eighteen and never looked back. Now a successful corporate consultant who rescues failing businesses—which is what this fly-in fishing resort has become, Reid must rally his brothers to save Storm’s inheritance, but he and his estranged brothers barely get along. They can’t deal with an infant, too. They need the nanny.As Emma coaches Reid through midnight feedings and teething, they try to ignore the sexual pull between them. Then they learn Storm may have family who could take her from them. Reid proposes a marriage of convenience, but will it be enough to keep this fractured family together?Perfect for fans of Susan Mallery and RaeAnne Thayne, Marrying the Nanny is a heartwarming, small-town romance where family, forgiveness, and forever love find a second chance.
by Philip Eliot | May 14, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
A NEW CRIME THRILLER SET IN YORKSHIRE FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR EMMY ELLIS.A killer who feeds his victims to the pigs.A woman who finds her boyfriend’s head in her front garden.A strait-laced detective who’s drawn to a shady gang member.Carys Brignell is a young, divorced woman in her thirties. She owns a lovely home in Bishop’s Lock — a perk from her divorce settlement — and has a vibrant social life.One morning Carys opens her bedroom curtains and sees a head on a spike in the front garden — it belongs to her new boyfriend.Detective Inspector Anna James is assigned to the case. She quickly learns that fun-loving Carys is a habitual liar and serial bed-hopper. She spends most of her evenings in her local pub flirting with young men, including roguish Joshua ‘Parole’ Cribbins, a member of crime syndicate the Northern Kings.Then another head is found on a spike on the edge of a field. And this time Anna knows the victim . . .Someone is targeting male associates of Carys — and ‘Parole’ could be next.Anna wants to warn him. She’s not sure if it’s out of duty or because she fancies him. But getting involved with ‘Parole’ is a risky game to play.Then Anna makes a breakthrough in the case that leads her to a farm on the outskirts of town. When she sees the pig pen and scraps of clothing littering the area, the penny drops: the killer is feeding the victim’s bodies to the pigs . . .This utterly gripping crime thriller is perfect for fans of Martina Cole, Angela Marsons, Helen H. Durrant and Charlie Gallagher.READERS LOVE THE PIG PEN:????? ‘This book did not disappoint! The storyline was very interesting and had me gripped to my Kindle. I highly recommend reading this book!’ Debbie B.????? ‘Brilliant start to what’s shaping up to be another exciting series from Emmy Ellis, a true queen of crime fiction.’ Gill K.????? ‘This was a great read! Highly recommend this new series and hope it continues.’ Louise A.????? ‘This is the first Emmy Ellis book that I have read and will not be the last . . . I enjoyed this book immensely and found it a great easy read with a fluid writing style.’ Gail T.????? ‘THIS is how you start off a new series! Such a chilling, gripping read! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! This was a twisted, jaw-dropping, fast-paced story that I did not want to put down!’ Tammy W.????? ‘Wow, another brilliant book by this author. A brilliant start to a new series!’ Angela S.????? ‘Loved it! Can’t wait to read the next one.’ Shell S.THE DETECTIVEDI Anna James is balanced, level-headed and diligent. Her colleagues joke that she can be blunt and to the point, but in her line of work, that helps her get results. She went into the police force because she loves the Famous Five and Scooby Doo — the idea of solving crimes for a living was thrilling! Her home is as immaculate as her desk, preferring to keep things minimal so there’s less things to dust and tidy. She’s single and in her forties. She doesn’t like going on nights out and prefers to stay at home and read.
by Philip Eliot | May 1, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Featured on Buzzfeed Books! In the first in New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon’s Kitchen Witch series, Mia Malone is starting over in Magic Springs, Idaho—where murder is on the menu . . . What’s a kitchen witch to do when her almost-fiancé leaves her suddenly single and unemployed? For Mia Malone, the answer’s simple: move to her grandmother’s quirky Idaho hometown, where magic is an open secret and witches and warlocks are (mostly) welcome. With a new gourmet dinner delivery business—and a touch of magic in her recipes—Mia’s hopes are high. Even when her ex’s little sister, Christina, arrives looking for a place to stay, Mia takes it in stride. But her first catering job takes a distasteful turn when her client’s body is found, stabbed and stuffed under the head table. Mia’s shocked to learn that she’s a suspect—and even more so when she realizes she’s next on a killer’s list. With Christina, along with Mia’s meddling grandma, in the mix, she’ll have to find out which of the town’s eccentric residents has an appetite for murder…before this fresh start comes to a sticky end. . . . Includes Recipes! Praise for Lynn Cahoon “I love the author’s style, which was warm and friendly. . . . A wonderfully appealing series.”—Dru’s Book Musings on the Tourist Trap Mysteries
