Brookstone: Secrets of the Past

by Phillip Quinn

498 pages, Paperback

Published May 21, 2025

About the author

Phillip Quinn is a storyteller and author of M/M romance and mystery fiction. Living in a quiet town in Alabama with his husband and three children, Phillip draws inspiration from both the intimacy of small-town life and the rich emotional complexities that come with love, community, and self-discovery. His writing reflects a deep passion for blending romance and suspense, exploring the nuanced intersections of identity, vulnerability, and personal transformation.

When he's not writing, Phillip works as an educator, dedicated to mentoring the next generation. His small-town values, loyalty, empathy, and authenticity, shine through in every chapter he crafts. His debut series, Brookstone, has quickly carved out a place in the hearts of readers who crave raw emotion, layered characters, and steamy romance grounded in real-life stakes. Phillip is proud to be part of the fiction that celebrates love in all its forms.

Reviews

[Christopher Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Secrets of the Past” delivers a blend of MM romance and murder mystery that kept me reading. The chemistry between Chandler and Spence simmered beneath every interaction, offering emotional depth without overshadowing the suspense.
The murder mystery is tightly plotted with enough red herrings to keep me guessing, while the romance develops with a slow burn that feels both authentic and satisfying with some very spicy interactions. I recommend for readers who like spicy mm romance with a murder mystery plot.