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Midnight
A ghostly romance..
30 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2011
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M.J. O'Shea
86 books948 followersMJ O’Shea has never met a music festival, paintbrush, or
flower crown she can stay away from. She loves rainstorms
and a perfect cup of tea, beach days, music, bright colors, and
more than anything a cozy evening with a really great book.
She is from the Pacific Northwest. While she still lives there
and loves it, MJ has the heart of a wanderer. So she puts all
her dreams of far off places and extraordinary people in her
books.
Except for every once in a while when she does what all
travelers have to do on occasion… come home.
flower crown she can stay away from. She loves rainstorms
and a perfect cup of tea, beach days, music, bright colors, and
more than anything a cozy evening with a really great book.
She is from the Pacific Northwest. While she still lives there
and loves it, MJ has the heart of a wanderer. So she puts all
her dreams of far off places and extraordinary people in her
books.
Except for every once in a while when she does what all
travelers have to do on occasion… come home.
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August 14, 2019
For a short story, this one packed such an emotional punch. The relationship and romance between Cam and Jamie was so sweet and heartwarming. I loved the two of them so much that I was starting to get really worried about how it would all end, and the ending did actually make me cry...first sad tears, and then happy ones.
This is the first story I've read by this author and it was absolutely wonderful! I'm definitely going to check out more of her work.
This is the first story I've read by this author and it was absolutely wonderful! I'm definitely going to check out more of her work.
January 29, 2013
3.5
Cam has problems, not only is he in the closet and living in a fraternity he doesn't want to be at, but his dad wants him to be at, he now also has a ghost in his room.
Mail is moved, he hears a voice calling his name at midnight...not a good thing.
But, as Cam discovers, ghosts can be cute, and Jamie is definitely a cute ghost and he's a gay ghost - what are the odds?
Anyway there is the mystery to solve as to how and why Jamie died some 50 years before and of course falling for a ghost sort of sucks too.
They get their HEA even if I was a little sad for how it came about.
Cam has problems, not only is he in the closet and living in a fraternity he doesn't want to be at, but his dad wants him to be at, he now also has a ghost in his room.
Mail is moved, he hears a voice calling his name at midnight...not a good thing.
But, as Cam discovers, ghosts can be cute, and Jamie is definitely a cute ghost and he's a gay ghost - what are the odds?
Anyway there is the mystery to solve as to how and why Jamie died some 50 years before and of course falling for a ghost sort of sucks too.
They get their HEA even if I was a little sad for how it came about.
November 18, 2017
This...did not feel like an O'Shea book.
Or maybe it was just extremely early into her publications and had a...raw feeling.
I've read and adored ghost stories before. I did not adore this one.
I've read and adored many O'Shea books before. I did not adore this one.
It had an extremely superficial feel to it.
The characters felt thin. The plot felt flimsy.
It might have been too short to achieve the attempted goal.
I'm thankful it was a freebie but hope it's not a first time book for others.
I just don't think this represents her best work.
*2 stars*
Or maybe it was just extremely early into her publications and had a...raw feeling.
I've read and adored ghost stories before. I did not adore this one.
I've read and adored many O'Shea books before. I did not adore this one.
It had an extremely superficial feel to it.
The characters felt thin. The plot felt flimsy.
It might have been too short to achieve the attempted goal.
I'm thankful it was a freebie but hope it's not a first time book for others.
I just don't think this represents her best work.
*2 stars*
July 1, 2017
MMRG Team Bingo Round 15 Week 11 Category: Best Gay Romance Featuring Teen-age Characters
In this very short ghost story you'll find
In this very short ghost story you'll find
January 18, 2012
This is so that is influencing my review
I was really enjoying the start of the story. MC was endearing and i liked the little ghost mystery.
I was really enjoying the start of the story. MC was endearing and i liked the little ghost mystery.
October 23, 2013
I loved this book - though it's sad in general, it ended on a positive note and I'm glad. :) Apparently, this is my second time reading it. I only forgot to rate and marked it as read the first time.
September 6, 2015
This was a freebie and short but amazingly good. I thought there was great characterization given the length. I love sweet stories:)
December 18, 2011
That was the first story/book, in the last ten years, which made me cry... Wow!
January 21, 2018
Sweet, nice, short ghost story. Cam wakes up to hearing a voice call his name. After a few days of this happening, he finally gets to see the voice that's been calling him-a ghost named Jamie. Although initially scared, seeing and talking with Jamie became a comfort for Cam. Cam spends time trying to find Jamie his closure, but in the meantime, he finds himself falling for Jamie. I was a little worried about how this could turn out to be an HEA for these two (especially since one is dead), but it was written well.
September 15, 2014
3.5 star review by The Blogger Girls.
This was really cute. I’m not a huge fan of ghostly romances, but I quite enjoyed this one.
It starts out really strong with Cameron meeting Jamie, the ghost who died in Cameron’s frathouse bedroom some 50 years prior. Jamie appears at midnight seeking Cam’s help in finding out what happened to him all those years ago. Cam agrees to help and his search for clues begins.
Up to this point, Cam has remained deeply in the closet so as to live up to his father’s expectations and remain safe in a homophobic frat setting. Though he has pretty much always known he was gay, he has never even so much as had the opportunity to kiss another guy. This all changes as his feelings for Jamie grow.
Jamie meets Cam each night, and the two grow closer. This happens despite the fact that Jamie is only able to touch Cam in a ghostly way and Cam is unable to reciprocate touches back. I loved the story up to this point.
Then, things happen, and Jamie and Cam are able to take things further. This was Cam’s first time ever with a guy, or with sex in general, and it just didn’t have that feel to it. That aside, these guys were really sweet, almost too much so. But then the story moves on and ends on a really nice note.
This was a quick read, and went through a gamut of emotions in a short time, which I enjoyed. This was my first read by this author, and I’m definitely interested in reading more of her work. This was a really nice offering for a freebie.
May 9, 2011
This was a very cute and sweet, ghostly story. I really enjoyed it.
Jamie died in Cameron's bedroom almost fifty years ago and now he's asking for Cam's help. Cam tries to find out what happened to him all those years ago and in the process falls in love with him. Then when Cam finally figures out what happens and brings in Jamie's old boyfriend, he assumes that's it and they won't see each other again but then Jamie comes back and the next morning on the fifth anniversary of Jamie's death, Jamie is once again a corporal being allowing Cam and him to finally be able to do all those naughty things they think about doing to each other. Unfortunately, as soon as Cam confesses his love to Jamie, Jamie starts to disappear. Like what a cruel twist of fate, right? Thankfully, the Gods, or whoever, answered Jamie's wishes, more like demands, and allow him to come back to Cam for good via a young man who committed suicide named Justin.
It was really sweet. I just wished it had been longer and given us a clue as to how their relationship is now.
But, all in all, definitely recommended if you are looking for something short and sweet. :-)
Jamie died in Cameron's bedroom almost fifty years ago and now he's asking for Cam's help. Cam tries to find out what happened to him all those years ago and in the process falls in love with him. Then when Cam finally figures out what happens and brings in Jamie's old boyfriend, he assumes that's it and they won't see each other again but then Jamie comes back and the next morning on the fifth anniversary of Jamie's death, Jamie is once again a corporal being allowing Cam and him to finally be able to do all those naughty things they think about doing to each other. Unfortunately, as soon as Cam confesses his love to Jamie, Jamie starts to disappear. Like what a cruel twist of fate, right? Thankfully, the Gods, or whoever, answered Jamie's wishes, more like demands, and allow him to come back to Cam for good via a young man who committed suicide named Justin.
It was really sweet. I just wished it had been longer and given us a clue as to how their relationship is now.
But, all in all, definitely recommended if you are looking for something short and sweet. :-)
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January 17, 2012
This was the first story that I read by M.J. O'Shea and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. I wasn't sure how a ghost romance would end up playing out but it was surprisingly sweet and honest. I was a little disappointed by the ending, but not enough to dislike the story. Definitely worth the read!
August 23, 2015
Cameron lives in a dorm room haunted by a ghost named Jamie, who needs help. Cameron and Jamie wind up falling in love. It was a pretty interesting little romance with a side of mystery. The ending wasn't really what I was expecting or actually what I would have preferred, but the overall story was a good one.
January 20, 2012
Very short sweet story as a young college freshman works to solve a 50 year old mystery that happened in his fraternity. Cameron has been the only person in 50 years to be able to hear and see Jamie the ghost. The story unfolds as they begin to solve Jamie's unfinished business.
May 30, 2011
This one broke my heart. I had no idea how the author was gonna pull an HEA out of this one, and though there was some sorrow for an anonymous young man at the end, I was thrilled for our two heroes' reunion.
September 15, 2012
This was short and sweet. The writing felt a bit simplistic for the story the author was trying to tell. Almost like everything was felt and accepted too easily. Very little angst for such a story, but I felt it was a nice way to kill a half hour.
July 9, 2013
I've just finished this amazing short story and I'm crying 
and am happy 
at the same time.
and am happy at the same time.
February 3, 2011
Sweet short ghostly love story with a twist.
January 19, 2013
4.5 stars. gotta love the HEAs!
December 13, 2011
2 stars
Cute, sweet, simplistic with an HEA. Not quite enough substance for my current taste.
Cute, sweet, simplistic with an HEA. Not quite enough substance for my current taste.
July 7, 2011
Beautiful.
December 23, 2011
Wow this is so totally different than any mm i've read before...and i loved it. I was curious how it could possibly end on a good note but i was pleasantly surprised.
December 25, 2011
Really sweet romantic short story. Wasn't sure where it was going. Lovely ending!
July 6, 2023
A bit of "supernatural", "romance", "crime" and a lot of emotions!
March 24, 2014
Such a sweet little short. Very romantic and mysterious. Loved Jamie and Cam. They were really good together despite all things. Nice HEA.
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July 24, 2015
Pretty morbid, but still sweet. Somethings could have been fleshed out (see what I did there ;D) more but I thought it was an enjoyable freebie.
December 29, 2015
I loved that there was closure for Jamie and Grayson. And that sweet little ending!!!! *squealllll*
Lovely short story! Thank you M.J.!
Lovely short story! Thank you M.J.!
April 11, 2011
A hauntingly beautiful story. It's sexy, sweet, and sad at the same time...
July 16, 2017
I would love to see this story continued!
March 8, 2012
3.5 stars. A very sweet ghost story with a surprise happy ending. Really enjoyed it!
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