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Haunted
My hopes of having a normal life died when I did. Especially since my near death experience turned me into a clairvoyant with a disfiguring scar. Not exactly most-popular material.
Now, because of me, my whole family has been forced to move to some small town in Tennessee. My parents think a quiet new school and a new set of friends will heal me of the scars I carry both inside and out.
There’s just one problem. My house is haunted by Jeremiah Ransom, the charming ghost of a Civil War soldier who lived and died in my house. His presence makes me feel perfect. As if there’d never been a wound in the first place.
But I’m afraid that loving him will result in my death all over again.
Now, because of me, my whole family has been forced to move to some small town in Tennessee. My parents think a quiet new school and a new set of friends will heal me of the scars I carry both inside and out.
There’s just one problem. My house is haunted by Jeremiah Ransom, the charming ghost of a Civil War soldier who lived and died in my house. His presence makes me feel perfect. As if there’d never been a wound in the first place.
But I’m afraid that loving him will result in my death all over again.
244 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 2, 2011
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About the author
Debra Glass
38 books101 followersGrowing up in the south where the air is thick with stories steeped in legend and truth, Debra came by her love of romance novels honestly. Well…sort of. At an early age, she pilfered from her grandmother’s extensive library and has been a fan of the genre since.
A full time freelance writer, Debra especially enjoys combining history, mystery and a touch of taboo to weave stories with unforgettable, haunted heroes.
She lives in Alabama with her sexy real life hero, a couple of smart-aleck ghosts and a diabolical black cat.
Email: DebraLGlass@gmail.com
A full time freelance writer, Debra especially enjoys combining history, mystery and a touch of taboo to weave stories with unforgettable, haunted heroes.
She lives in Alabama with her sexy real life hero, a couple of smart-aleck ghosts and a diabolical black cat.
Email: DebraLGlass@gmail.com
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April 11, 2011
Have you ever seen a ghost? Wren has. She’s even touched him… And now she wants to marry him.
Ms. Glass writes this story from a first person perspective and it reads very well that way. You feel as if you are the person involved in the story and it really makes you empathize with Wren’s problems and her unlikely romance. There is also another ghost story intertwined that doesn’t show up until the end of the book that adds another dimension of danger and magic.
Wren feels responsible for the death of her best friend in high school. The car accident leaves her with a physical scar, but her mental scar is her biggest problem. Her parents move her to another city to begin a new life. That’s where she “meets” Jeremiah. He died in that home during the Civil War years.
The author takes an impossible situation and makes it believable. I’m not a great believer in ghosts, but I have had some ghostly experiences so I can’t just write them off. This story is done well enough that you have no trouble believing Jeremiah is kissing Wren and holding her and loving her. Ms. Glass also adds a Goth character, Briar, who is determined to get rid of Jeremiah and becomes an enemy of Wren’s.
The ending of this story is very ironic. I’m sure that there will be a sequel because the ending leaves several questions in the reader’s mind. Ms. Glass has already given you enough information to entice you to continue reading about Wren, Jeremiah and Briar.
Originally posted at http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.c...
Ms. Glass writes this story from a first person perspective and it reads very well that way. You feel as if you are the person involved in the story and it really makes you empathize with Wren’s problems and her unlikely romance. There is also another ghost story intertwined that doesn’t show up until the end of the book that adds another dimension of danger and magic.
Wren feels responsible for the death of her best friend in high school. The car accident leaves her with a physical scar, but her mental scar is her biggest problem. Her parents move her to another city to begin a new life. That’s where she “meets” Jeremiah. He died in that home during the Civil War years.
The author takes an impossible situation and makes it believable. I’m not a great believer in ghosts, but I have had some ghostly experiences so I can’t just write them off. This story is done well enough that you have no trouble believing Jeremiah is kissing Wren and holding her and loving her. Ms. Glass also adds a Goth character, Briar, who is determined to get rid of Jeremiah and becomes an enemy of Wren’s.
The ending of this story is very ironic. I’m sure that there will be a sequel because the ending leaves several questions in the reader’s mind. Ms. Glass has already given you enough information to entice you to continue reading about Wren, Jeremiah and Briar.
Originally posted at http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.c...
October 17, 2012
Ok, Eternal was the most surprising AWESOME story ever! I swear! I bought it with the belief "ok there is no way on earth this plot will work, I can't see it happening" and by the end of it i was like "ARE YOU SERIOUSLY GOING TO LEAVE ME HANGING LIKE THIS????" GREAT FOR ALL AGES!!! I can't wait (hint hint) for part TWO!!!
November 20, 2011
"Haunted" is a knockoff of Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight," but it does have a leg up on the "Twilight" franchise that it's a bit more intelligently written and it boasts interesting secondary plots as well as authentic local color and details to perk up the obsessive love story component. In a way, I feel Glass short-changed her own talent by adhering so closely to the "Twilight" formula and it says something about the story's quality that I genuinely like "Haunted" when I despise "Twilight."
The word-painting and establishment of setting/scene is so luxurious. Reading Debra Glass books always feels like a mini-vacation and she has the knack for giving readers just enough vivid description of an environment and character perceptions and responses to that environment to immerse and intrigue readers.
I particularly loved the descriptions of architecture and the subtle emphasis upon the value of historical preservation. Glass presents an honest picture of present-day southern interest in this matter without the issue taking over the storyline. The cultural value of historical preservation is a recurrent background theme in Glass books and it's clear to me this subject is dear to her but I never feel hit on the head with it.
Paranormal elements in "Haunted" are lovely. Ghost romance isn't exactly the new kid on the block in paranormal fiction, but the deluge of vampires, shapeshifters, angels, and demon love interests have made Jeremiah fresh and new for me with this read. The story explores ghostly existence and varied human opinions concerning ghostly existence. Jeremiah isn't presented as an ordinary fixture easily accepted by Wren, her family, friends, and other acquaintances. Jeremiah’s powers and abilities make sense, too. Attributes ascribed to the character are in keeping with paranormal research concerning the subject.
The book also chronicles Wren's burgeoning abilities as a telepath and psychic medium able to see and communicate with ghosts. Again, Glass feeds readers just the right amount of information to be interesting without derailing the romance.
I wish I'd liked Wren and Jeremiah more than I did. Egocentric heroines and would-be byronic heroes are pretty trendy right now, so I'm sure lots of people are crazy about the couple. I found both characters strangely inconsistent. Wren yammers on and on about her survivor's guilt after a car accident claimed her best friend. Apart from Wren constantly telling us she feels guilty, her behavior isn't so convincing. I find her weirdly ineffective to the point of childishness when she is bullied by a classmate, but her overall voice and tone is more sophisticated and mature, almost too mature/adult at times. I just don't buy that a young woman of Wren's socioeconomic background trembles in fear when a deviant weirdo threatens her at school. The character came across as fake to me, unreliable in a negative way; she was either lying to herself or lying to her audience.
Jeremiah Ransom is equally ambiguous and sometimes frustrating and I say that as a reader who really "dug" the entire premise of his story. He's like a grown-up version of a kid's imaginary friend. God! Who wouldn't want a gorgeous ghostly live-in boyfriend who helps you with your homework and cuddles you to sleep at night? There's this whole delicious nurturing vibe to Jeremiah's connection with Wren and she really needs it. Jeremiah is a ghost. His family is passed away. He has no job or business concerns. He literally has nothing better to do than lavish affectionate attention on Wren.
On the other hand, he has no wealth or prospects for procuring wealth. He and Wren can't have a normal (human/earthly) relationship where they age together and raise a family. He can protect Wren, but his methods might leave readers scratching their heads a bit. Again, all he can really do is hang around Wren and give her attention. In the grand scheme of things, maybe that won't turn out to be so great. I'm not sure.
Jeremiah, the spirit of a deceased Civil War soldier, seems intended to emulate the chivalrous, charming, courteous "Southern Gentleman" archetype. But sometimes he acts too much like an Edward Cullen archetype. I found this jarring, because I just don't believe a man born and raised to a middle class/upper middle class family in the mid-19th C. would behave like that. It was Wren's friend, Waylon, who struck me as a more authentic, genuine example of a polite, well-bred young man. I trust Debra Glass, so I'm confident there's more to Jeremiah than I've seen, but he seemed almost useless for anything besides eye-candy and cuddling.
The story ends with a soap opera-esque "cliffhanger" that had me FUMING and if I'd been aware of it, I probably would have waited for the second book's release before purchasing and reading "Haunted." I wish novelists wouldn't do this, it's incredibly frustrating.
The secondary characters -- Wren's family and friends and enemies -- are well-drawn and interesting. This novel has good "body" to it. It's fluff, but it's nicely put together and provides enough variety to hold one's interest. At times I found transition a little bit choppy, but I never got too “lost.”
The romance between Wren and Jeremiah channels gorgeous, sensuous energy, erotic without graphic, explicit detail. Glass demonstrates beautiful versatility in portraying a young couple aflush and aflame with love’s first-bloom attraction. Descriptions of intimate psychic communion between the lovers can only be termed erotic.
Editorial quality could be better. I was astonished by the number of broken sentences and formatting problems in this book and they are not typical of other Glass reads I’ve enjoyed. It’s not the author’s fault, but it does make the book tougher to enjoy if it’s tough to read.
I’m obliged to express concern over the fact that “Haunted” (YA novel) is published under the same name as the author’s erotic romance books (intended for sale to adult audiences only.) I’m not sure why the author made this decision because I can see why some might feel the author is attempting to market her adult works to a young adult audience who cannot legally purchase those books. Maybe I’m being too conservative, I dunno.
Overall, “Haunted” is an intriguing paranormal romance and I liked it without being too entranced with it. I consider that a successful ending to series premiere; I like it enough to read the next book, but my expectations leave “room” for the storyline to expand and improve. I’m not overwhelmed by “Haunted” and expected the second book to be more overwhelming.
I am not a professional reviewer, nor was I solicited for this review. I purchased my copy of “Haunted” from bn.com.
The word-painting and establishment of setting/scene is so luxurious. Reading Debra Glass books always feels like a mini-vacation and she has the knack for giving readers just enough vivid description of an environment and character perceptions and responses to that environment to immerse and intrigue readers.
I particularly loved the descriptions of architecture and the subtle emphasis upon the value of historical preservation. Glass presents an honest picture of present-day southern interest in this matter without the issue taking over the storyline. The cultural value of historical preservation is a recurrent background theme in Glass books and it's clear to me this subject is dear to her but I never feel hit on the head with it.
Paranormal elements in "Haunted" are lovely. Ghost romance isn't exactly the new kid on the block in paranormal fiction, but the deluge of vampires, shapeshifters, angels, and demon love interests have made Jeremiah fresh and new for me with this read. The story explores ghostly existence and varied human opinions concerning ghostly existence. Jeremiah isn't presented as an ordinary fixture easily accepted by Wren, her family, friends, and other acquaintances. Jeremiah’s powers and abilities make sense, too. Attributes ascribed to the character are in keeping with paranormal research concerning the subject.
The book also chronicles Wren's burgeoning abilities as a telepath and psychic medium able to see and communicate with ghosts. Again, Glass feeds readers just the right amount of information to be interesting without derailing the romance.
I wish I'd liked Wren and Jeremiah more than I did. Egocentric heroines and would-be byronic heroes are pretty trendy right now, so I'm sure lots of people are crazy about the couple. I found both characters strangely inconsistent. Wren yammers on and on about her survivor's guilt after a car accident claimed her best friend. Apart from Wren constantly telling us she feels guilty, her behavior isn't so convincing. I find her weirdly ineffective to the point of childishness when she is bullied by a classmate, but her overall voice and tone is more sophisticated and mature, almost too mature/adult at times. I just don't buy that a young woman of Wren's socioeconomic background trembles in fear when a deviant weirdo threatens her at school. The character came across as fake to me, unreliable in a negative way; she was either lying to herself or lying to her audience.
Jeremiah Ransom is equally ambiguous and sometimes frustrating and I say that as a reader who really "dug" the entire premise of his story. He's like a grown-up version of a kid's imaginary friend. God! Who wouldn't want a gorgeous ghostly live-in boyfriend who helps you with your homework and cuddles you to sleep at night? There's this whole delicious nurturing vibe to Jeremiah's connection with Wren and she really needs it. Jeremiah is a ghost. His family is passed away. He has no job or business concerns. He literally has nothing better to do than lavish affectionate attention on Wren.
On the other hand, he has no wealth or prospects for procuring wealth. He and Wren can't have a normal (human/earthly) relationship where they age together and raise a family. He can protect Wren, but his methods might leave readers scratching their heads a bit. Again, all he can really do is hang around Wren and give her attention. In the grand scheme of things, maybe that won't turn out to be so great. I'm not sure.
Jeremiah, the spirit of a deceased Civil War soldier, seems intended to emulate the chivalrous, charming, courteous "Southern Gentleman" archetype. But sometimes he acts too much like an Edward Cullen archetype. I found this jarring, because I just don't believe a man born and raised to a middle class/upper middle class family in the mid-19th C. would behave like that. It was Wren's friend, Waylon, who struck me as a more authentic, genuine example of a polite, well-bred young man. I trust Debra Glass, so I'm confident there's more to Jeremiah than I've seen, but he seemed almost useless for anything besides eye-candy and cuddling.
The story ends with a soap opera-esque "cliffhanger" that had me FUMING and if I'd been aware of it, I probably would have waited for the second book's release before purchasing and reading "Haunted." I wish novelists wouldn't do this, it's incredibly frustrating.
The secondary characters -- Wren's family and friends and enemies -- are well-drawn and interesting. This novel has good "body" to it. It's fluff, but it's nicely put together and provides enough variety to hold one's interest. At times I found transition a little bit choppy, but I never got too “lost.”
The romance between Wren and Jeremiah channels gorgeous, sensuous energy, erotic without graphic, explicit detail. Glass demonstrates beautiful versatility in portraying a young couple aflush and aflame with love’s first-bloom attraction. Descriptions of intimate psychic communion between the lovers can only be termed erotic.
Editorial quality could be better. I was astonished by the number of broken sentences and formatting problems in this book and they are not typical of other Glass reads I’ve enjoyed. It’s not the author’s fault, but it does make the book tougher to enjoy if it’s tough to read.
I’m obliged to express concern over the fact that “Haunted” (YA novel) is published under the same name as the author’s erotic romance books (intended for sale to adult audiences only.) I’m not sure why the author made this decision because I can see why some might feel the author is attempting to market her adult works to a young adult audience who cannot legally purchase those books. Maybe I’m being too conservative, I dunno.
Overall, “Haunted” is an intriguing paranormal romance and I liked it without being too entranced with it. I consider that a successful ending to series premiere; I like it enough to read the next book, but my expectations leave “room” for the storyline to expand and improve. I’m not overwhelmed by “Haunted” and expected the second book to be more overwhelming.
I am not a professional reviewer, nor was I solicited for this review. I purchased my copy of “Haunted” from bn.com.
June 23, 2021
Debra Glass weaves a poignant tale of teen love, with all the earmarks one comes to expect from her works—lots of cool tidbits about the Civil War are threaded herein. But don’t tell the kids that. ;) I think fans of CW's Supernatural and Meg Cabot’s Mediator series will thoroughly enjoy Haunted.
July 27, 2011
Wow another intense one! I mean I seriously was like "woah what is happening!?!?!" Not that it was a bad thing, I was just like I don't know how to feel at the moment. This story is intense in nature mostly because of what happened to Wren & the relationship between her & Jeremiah. It did remind me of a romance novel, except with teenagers.
I liked Wren, but some of the time I was like "what are you doing girl!?!?" She had a unique situation, but it was interesting to see how everything unfolded for her. Her devotion to Jeremiah was pretty intense, but definitely intriguing because of their situation. There were some hot moments between them. However, some of the time I wanted to smack Jeremiah because he came off a bit domineering & creepy, but other than that I liked him. I also liked Waylon, he was so cute! And Laura was great too, there wasn't a whole lot of Holly to form an opinion.
I think most of all I absolutely despised Briar! I mean where does this girl get off, she is such a jerk (although not the word I would use)! Throughout the entire book I just hated the way she treated Wren. And there were a few key moments where I really hated her (she does make a good "villain"). The end is what really killed me, it definitely made me mad, so I will have to see where that leads to!
Other than some hateful characters, I really enjoyed the book! I can't wait to see what the next book will bring (assuming there is another one).
I liked Wren, but some of the time I was like "what are you doing girl!?!?" She had a unique situation, but it was interesting to see how everything unfolded for her. Her devotion to Jeremiah was pretty intense, but definitely intriguing because of their situation. There were some hot moments between them. However, some of the time I wanted to smack Jeremiah because he came off a bit domineering & creepy, but other than that I liked him. I also liked Waylon, he was so cute! And Laura was great too, there wasn't a whole lot of Holly to form an opinion.
I think most of all I absolutely despised Briar! I mean where does this girl get off, she is such a jerk (although not the word I would use)! Throughout the entire book I just hated the way she treated Wren. And there were a few key moments where I really hated her (she does make a good "villain"). The end is what really killed me, it definitely made me mad, so I will have to see where that leads to!
Other than some hateful characters, I really enjoyed the book! I can't wait to see what the next book will bring (assuming there is another one).
October 24, 2013
Wow! This is an excellent story. From the first page I was riveted and couldn't put the book down. I read it in less than 24 hours which is telling considering the size of the story. The anguish that Wren endured with the loss of her friend, all those she had considered friends, physical scarring, and moving to a new place made me want to wrap my arms around her and comfort her. Her story is told from first person point of view. The author pulls in all kinds of history from the surrounding areas of North Alabama and Tennessee without boring the reader because the ghost tales are necessary to further the plot. Even the conflict with Briar works out int he end with Briar asking for Wren's help. I must say that when the story hit its emotional peek I cried. I would definitely read this again and look for the next book in the series. The book ended with a 'happy for now' thought which was fine considering Wren's age and her love of a ghost.
May 9, 2011
Haunted is fast-paced and absorbing; an enchanting read that transports the reader to the gently rambling Tennessee countryside both in present day and during the throws of the otherworldly Civil War. Luscious history peppers the narrative as Jeremiah’s old-time southern ways fuse with Wren’s modern sensibilities, and the result is a spellbinding marriage between a fairy tale romance and a dark, enticing ghost story.
...read the full review at my blog.
...read the full review at my blog.
July 22, 2016
I was looking for a good ya or adult book with romance between a ghost and a human, and I found it! Debra Glass' novel Eternal was touching and sweet, with a little bit of conflict to keep the plot paced well. She certainly knows how to keep a reader in anticipation. I bought this book late last night and read it straight through in about 4 hours!
I hope there's going to be a sequel! I saw Debra Glass comment on a fan page that she was working on it in 2013, so I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this author!
I hope there's going to be a sequel! I saw Debra Glass comment on a fan page that she was working on it in 2013, so I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this author!
July 17, 2016
While the romance was great and reminded me a bit of Meg Cabot's Mediator series, there were times when the characters seemed unreal, like their motivations were just for plot's sake, specifically the antagonist, Briar. The romance was also very rushed at times, which was all right, though I kind of thought Jeremiah sort of lacked depth. Still, it was a good romance, and if you enjoyed the romance in the Mediator series, this is pretty much in the same vein. (I'm more inclined to rate this 3.5 stars rather than a flat 3)
November 16, 2012
In Haunted, Debra Glass weaves a poignant tale of teen love, with all the earmarks one comes to expect from her works—lots of cool tidbits about the Civil War are threaded herein. But don’t tell the kids that. ;) I think fans of CW's Supernatural and Meg Cabot’s Mediator series will thoroughly enjoy Haunted.
December 28, 2012
I've always enjoyed Debra Glass' erotic romances. Reading a YA book of hers--though a different genre--was a no-brainer. And I was right! So enjoyed this book! The characters, though young adults, spoke to me and I cried for them to be together. The way it ended, there will definitely be a second book and I can't wait to read it!
July 8, 2011
I hate cliff hangers. Other than that I couldnt put the book down!
August 30, 2013
Such a good book. It made me cry! Left me wanting more!
March 27, 2014
I am really hoping she writes a sequel. Love, Love, this book. It is definitely a keeper.
August 28, 2014
Good ghost story by a local author.
May 28, 2014
This book was absolutely amazing. to have that kind of love between two people is breathtaking and then to find out the author is from my home town....BONUS!!!
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