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Larue Donavan #1
Me and My Ghoulfriends
There's always fun to be had on a ghoul's night out.
By day, Larue Donavan is a down-to-earth bookstore owner. But by night, she's a world-renowned psychic investigator dedicated to helping lost spirits find peace. Dead people won't leave her alone and Abraham Lincoln thinks he's in charge of her lovelife. Larue can handle ghosts and undead presidents. It's the living who drive her crazy.
When Callahan Weiss moves to town, the handsome newcomer opens a coffee shop right next door. She's smitten from the start, but she's not the only one -- The boutique owner across the street has her eye on Callahan too, and uses witchcraft to fight dirty. When Callahan gets hit by a love spell, Larue will need more than a little help from her ghoul-friends to save the day...
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Ghouls Night Out (Larue Donavan Series, Book 2)
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Rock 'n' Roll is Undead (Veronica Mason Series, Book 1)
By day, Larue Donavan is a down-to-earth bookstore owner. But by night, she's a world-renowned psychic investigator dedicated to helping lost spirits find peace. Dead people won't leave her alone and Abraham Lincoln thinks he's in charge of her lovelife. Larue can handle ghosts and undead presidents. It's the living who drive her crazy.
When Callahan Weiss moves to town, the handsome newcomer opens a coffee shop right next door. She's smitten from the start, but she's not the only one -- The boutique owner across the street has her eye on Callahan too, and uses witchcraft to fight dirty. When Callahan gets hit by a love spell, Larue will need more than a little help from her ghoul-friends to save the day...
More books from Rose
Ghouls Night Out (Larue Donavan Series, Book 2)
How to Date a Werewolf (Rylie Cruz Series, Book1)
How to Date a Vampire (Rylie Cruz Series, Book 2)
How to Date a Demon (Rylie Cruz Series, Book 3)
No Shoes, No Shirt, No Spells (Mystic Cafe Series, Book 1)
Rock 'n' Roll is Undead (Veronica Mason Series, Book 1)
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First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
Rose Pressey Betancourt
73 books1,384 followersRose Pressey Betancourt is a USA Today Bestselling author. She enjoys writing quirky and fun novels with a paranormal twist. The paranormal has always captured her interest. The thought of finding answers to the unexplained fascinates her.
When she's not writing quirky and fun mysteries, she loves eating cupcakes with sprinkles, reading, spending time with family, and listening to oldies from the fifties.
Rose lives in the beautiful commonwealth of Kentucky.
When she's not writing quirky and fun mysteries, she loves eating cupcakes with sprinkles, reading, spending time with family, and listening to oldies from the fifties.
Rose lives in the beautiful commonwealth of Kentucky.
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September 18, 2014
The story took awhile to get moving, but as this is the first book in the Larue Donavan series, that's okay with me. The characters are likeable and funny, especially the main character - bookshop owner and ghost hunter - Larue Donavan and I never mind when the "villain" is over-the-top "bad", as Brianna is, the mean & conniving sort of person that readers love to hate (and we also cheer when those baddies get their just desserts).
I look forward to more in-depth character development, more stories about the paranormal, and more "romance" between Larue & Callahan, etc. in book #2 of Rose Pressey's Larue Donavan series.
I look forward to more in-depth character development, more stories about the paranormal, and more "romance" between Larue & Callahan, etc. in book #2 of Rose Pressey's Larue Donavan series.
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December 6, 2014
There were a few things that made this novel stand out. The supporting characters are strong, particularly Mindy, the best friend character. Friendship is an important theme here, and almost every scene focuses on the bonds between Larue and her friends, both ghostly and human. And in a genre where friendship is frequently pushed to the side, that makes Me and My Ghoulfriends something special, particularly if you enjoy a lighter chick lit feel.
But there are still too many weaknesses here for me to recommend it to most readers. Characterization is uneven, with the love interest undeveloped and the antagonist cliched. (Callahan, the love interest, isn't actually on scene enough for me to consider it a romance, where I found it listed.) The plot is slow to get going. Though the final section rolls along nicely, it takes 80% of the novel for Larue & Co. to figure out what the reader was told in the two paragraph blurb. Pacing is slow and uneven, with little conflict to drive individual scenes, or the main plot. And Larue is passive, with coincidence and her friends prompting her to most actions.
Overall, there is the seed of something interesting here, with a unique approach and a strong friendship theme, but Me and My Ghoulfriends feels incomplete. With more novels to practice or another revision here, I would willingly give Rose Pressey another look to see how she's developed. This novel is more chick lit than paranormal romance, but Larue's allies were interesting enough to keep me reading.
But there are still too many weaknesses here for me to recommend it to most readers. Characterization is uneven, with the love interest undeveloped and the antagonist cliched. (Callahan, the love interest, isn't actually on scene enough for me to consider it a romance, where I found it listed.) The plot is slow to get going. Though the final section rolls along nicely, it takes 80% of the novel for Larue & Co. to figure out what the reader was told in the two paragraph blurb. Pacing is slow and uneven, with little conflict to drive individual scenes, or the main plot. And Larue is passive, with coincidence and her friends prompting her to most actions.
Overall, there is the seed of something interesting here, with a unique approach and a strong friendship theme, but Me and My Ghoulfriends feels incomplete. With more novels to practice or another revision here, I would willingly give Rose Pressey another look to see how she's developed. This novel is more chick lit than paranormal romance, but Larue's allies were interesting enough to keep me reading.
June 5, 2011
Me and My Ghoulfriends was a wonderfully entertaining read! Main character, Larue, runs a bookstore, but she can also see ghosts and assist them in crossing over. This creates a hilarious backdrop as dead President Abraham Lincoln, amongst others, emerges as one of her matchmakers for her currently non-existent love life.
Soon things pick up when a new coffee shop opens up next to her store and as Larue (and her tag-along "ghoulfriends") begin dating the coffee shop owner, Callahan. Larue encounters several adventures on her dates and picks up many more new undead friends that kept me laughing the whole way. The numerous ghosts each had such a unique personality that I found myself looking forward to the introduction to each new spirit!
The novel is extremely cute and funny but Rose Pressey leaves something brewing with one supporting character that just leaves a bad taste in your mouth and I couldn't read fast enough to figure out what was going on with this scenario. It was just enough mystery to keep the story interesting and keep me on the edge of my seat, but not so much that it lost its humor or cuteness.
All of the characters, main and supporting, are very well developed, the plot is excellent, and the ending, while well done, left me wanting a sequel because it was so good! Bravo to Rose Pressey for a fabulous novel!
Soon things pick up when a new coffee shop opens up next to her store and as Larue (and her tag-along "ghoulfriends") begin dating the coffee shop owner, Callahan. Larue encounters several adventures on her dates and picks up many more new undead friends that kept me laughing the whole way. The numerous ghosts each had such a unique personality that I found myself looking forward to the introduction to each new spirit!
The novel is extremely cute and funny but Rose Pressey leaves something brewing with one supporting character that just leaves a bad taste in your mouth and I couldn't read fast enough to figure out what was going on with this scenario. It was just enough mystery to keep the story interesting and keep me on the edge of my seat, but not so much that it lost its humor or cuteness.
All of the characters, main and supporting, are very well developed, the plot is excellent, and the ending, while well done, left me wanting a sequel because it was so good! Bravo to Rose Pressey for a fabulous novel!
March 18, 2017
Reviewed at Haunted Bookshelf
Have you ever read a story that you basically liked but there were enough small things that kept you from loving it? That’s kind of where I stand with Me And My Ghoulfriends. This is the first novel by Rose Pressey that I’ve read, so I may simply be getting used to a new to me author’s style. She has many other series, I checked them out on Amazon, that sound interesting so I’m wondering if I started with the wrong one. Perhaps I should have begun with something more recent and worked backwards, for that would explain my feelings about this one a bit.
Larue has always seen ghosts. As an adult she’s taken that skill and turned it into a second job as a ghost whisperer who helps some move over into the light and as a ghost-buster in removing those more dangerous entities, hopefully for good. She’s also a ghost magnet, and some seem to become part of her own ghostly entourage, never or rarely leaving her alone. Her true passion is running her bookstore in her small town. And hanging with her BFF, Mindy. With annoying, at times – endearing at other times – ghosts surrounding her Larue has a, let’s say, interesting life — but no special man in her life at the moment. That changes when a handsome man, Callahan, opens up a coffee bar next door – and grabs her attention, and the attention of the nasty piece of work, Brianna, as well. What follows is the very beginnings of attraction between Callahan and Larue that suddenly gets cut short when Callahan begins ignoring her and acting very strange… and Brianna steps firmly into his arms.
To be frank, the final 20% of this book is what has me thinking of trying a different series of the author’s, for that part was fast paced, interesting and kept my attention riveted to the page. The earlier part was a struggle for a reader who refuses to DNF, but will continue until the end in case my impressions changes. The constant repeating of events back to Larue’s best friend Mindy – well, after the first time, it simply got old for me and I will admit to skimming past those repeat explanations for the rest of the story. I expect world building in the first of a series, so maybe what I was feeling was a world building that I’m not accustomed to. I don’t know. As I said, I liked many parts of this story but the other parts overshadowed that… a lot.
Will I read Rose Pressey again – oh, yes. But I’ll look for her most recent series to try next and see if that suits me better. Remember, that a review is nothing more than one person’s opinion… you should really read something for yourself to make up your own mind. I may come back to this series at some point, right now I’m not sure when that will be.
Have you ever read a story that you basically liked but there were enough small things that kept you from loving it? That’s kind of where I stand with Me And My Ghoulfriends. This is the first novel by Rose Pressey that I’ve read, so I may simply be getting used to a new to me author’s style. She has many other series, I checked them out on Amazon, that sound interesting so I’m wondering if I started with the wrong one. Perhaps I should have begun with something more recent and worked backwards, for that would explain my feelings about this one a bit.
Larue has always seen ghosts. As an adult she’s taken that skill and turned it into a second job as a ghost whisperer who helps some move over into the light and as a ghost-buster in removing those more dangerous entities, hopefully for good. She’s also a ghost magnet, and some seem to become part of her own ghostly entourage, never or rarely leaving her alone. Her true passion is running her bookstore in her small town. And hanging with her BFF, Mindy. With annoying, at times – endearing at other times – ghosts surrounding her Larue has a, let’s say, interesting life — but no special man in her life at the moment. That changes when a handsome man, Callahan, opens up a coffee bar next door – and grabs her attention, and the attention of the nasty piece of work, Brianna, as well. What follows is the very beginnings of attraction between Callahan and Larue that suddenly gets cut short when Callahan begins ignoring her and acting very strange… and Brianna steps firmly into his arms.
To be frank, the final 20% of this book is what has me thinking of trying a different series of the author’s, for that part was fast paced, interesting and kept my attention riveted to the page. The earlier part was a struggle for a reader who refuses to DNF, but will continue until the end in case my impressions changes. The constant repeating of events back to Larue’s best friend Mindy – well, after the first time, it simply got old for me and I will admit to skimming past those repeat explanations for the rest of the story. I expect world building in the first of a series, so maybe what I was feeling was a world building that I’m not accustomed to. I don’t know. As I said, I liked many parts of this story but the other parts overshadowed that… a lot.
Will I read Rose Pressey again – oh, yes. But I’ll look for her most recent series to try next and see if that suits me better. Remember, that a review is nothing more than one person’s opinion… you should really read something for yourself to make up your own mind. I may come back to this series at some point, right now I’m not sure when that will be.
October 16, 2014
This was a very interesting read. I would also like to say it highlights my point about finding the right narrator for the audiobook. This book has some dialogue that can seem juvenile if not presented properly. The narration was performed in a mature manner and helped elevate the book. I read another series with similar dialogue but with a very youthful narrator, that was unsuccessful all around. This is why it is crucial to have the right combination of story and read for the audio. It really can make it or break it.
I generally enjoyed the concept, I am usually a sucker for the ghost themes. This one has some fun turns, President Lincoln is a real hoot! I was also intrigued by the other spirits she encounters. I wish more of the book were about the ghost hunting and helping, less about the moping around because of a guy.
Larue is a great character, most of the time. She does see a bit immature at times. I love her banter with her BFF Mindy, although they are a little slow on the uptake. I would have loved to see more hi-jinks from them. Mostly it was a case of tell about events after rather than showing them while they are happening.
The whole book is from Larue's POV, which limits things a bit. I under stand why we can not get some of the other characters, I just wish there were more narrative insights.
This is a pretty light romance, and bedroom free, totally clean. I expect there will be more romance in the next book, this one was mostly angst.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Elizabeth Klett, who does a fantastic job. She has a great tone that transcends the youthful dialogue. Had she not kept the maturity in her read, this could have been a very different review. Her pace is terrific, just swift enough to keep the story moving when it lagged. Her voices were great, she didn't try to butch it up for the men but she did give them a masculine touch. I will definitely be looking for more of her reads!
Overall, this was a good read and entertaining. The beginning is engaging, the middle lags, and then the end kind of leave you hanging. Not a huge cliff hanger, but definitely not resolved.
Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own.
I generally enjoyed the concept, I am usually a sucker for the ghost themes. This one has some fun turns, President Lincoln is a real hoot! I was also intrigued by the other spirits she encounters. I wish more of the book were about the ghost hunting and helping, less about the moping around because of a guy.
Larue is a great character, most of the time. She does see a bit immature at times. I love her banter with her BFF Mindy, although they are a little slow on the uptake. I would have loved to see more hi-jinks from them. Mostly it was a case of tell about events after rather than showing them while they are happening.
The whole book is from Larue's POV, which limits things a bit. I under stand why we can not get some of the other characters, I just wish there were more narrative insights.
This is a pretty light romance, and bedroom free, totally clean. I expect there will be more romance in the next book, this one was mostly angst.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Elizabeth Klett, who does a fantastic job. She has a great tone that transcends the youthful dialogue. Had she not kept the maturity in her read, this could have been a very different review. Her pace is terrific, just swift enough to keep the story moving when it lagged. Her voices were great, she didn't try to butch it up for the men but she did give them a masculine touch. I will definitely be looking for more of her reads!
Overall, this was a good read and entertaining. The beginning is engaging, the middle lags, and then the end kind of leave you hanging. Not a huge cliff hanger, but definitely not resolved.
Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own.
October 16, 2020
This was a wonderful, easy, silly, fun supernatural read for October. I loved the characters, especially Larue and of course, Abe. Actually, all of the ghosts were amazing. The plot was cool if not predictable. I really got into the book for sure. I loved the Book Nook bookstore and I really want to sit on that chair by the fire and read some books. I even want to take a pole fitness class with Larue's ride or die best friend, Mindy. Speaking of her, she's the kind of best friend that you always want by your side.
My only issue stems from the character Larue herself. I just find it hard to believe she didn't really delve into other supernatural worlds if not just to read about them. She deals with ghosts and demons, but somehow not witches. I find it hard to believe (and yes, I know that's coming from someone who just read a book about a ghost hunter) that in her teens being the only one in a small town in Kentucky that she wouldn't have been curious to read about what else is out there. I would even think I was a witch. I guess I would just seek out as much as I could about myself and others. And she experienced seeing and feeling Karyn's powerful aura, but she never saw that in others who are supernatural. I guess I would think she would get a different vibe than other normal people. And she doesn't know everyone in town? That was weird.
Even with that, I loved the book and can't wait to read more of Larue and her ghosts.
My only issue stems from the character Larue herself. I just find it hard to believe she didn't really delve into other supernatural worlds if not just to read about them. She deals with ghosts and demons, but somehow not witches. I find it hard to believe (and yes, I know that's coming from someone who just read a book about a ghost hunter) that in her teens being the only one in a small town in Kentucky that she wouldn't have been curious to read about what else is out there. I would even think I was a witch. I guess I would just seek out as much as I could about myself and others. And she experienced seeing and feeling Karyn's powerful aura, but she never saw that in others who are supernatural. I guess I would think she would get a different vibe than other normal people. And she doesn't know everyone in town? That was weird.
Even with that, I loved the book and can't wait to read more of Larue and her ghosts.
August 19, 2011
So this might be a hard review, I had a lot of conflicting emotions during this book. The beginning was difficult to get into, I had a lot of trouble with the writing style. I'm not a writer, I do visual stuff, so I guess I can't be too picky, but I do know what styles draw me in and which keep me out and why. For this one the style was a bit pedestrian and she used the word "glare" like every 5 seconds when referring to the character of Brianna. So like 90% of the book I was sighing over and just wanted to get through quickly, BUT and this is a big but, the last 10% managed to hook me in entirely and actually be interesting. I was absolutely convinced for most of the book that I would be reading the other series from the author, but not the second one in this one cause I just wasn't interested, up until the very last chapter. Seriously, way to pull it up at the end, all of a sudden I actually want to read the next book in this series. Technically I would give this book 2.5 stars just because of her pulling through at the end. Otherwise it would have had 2 straight up, but I'll give it up for the ending.
Also I hope the other series take place in the same town, that would be pretty awesome.
Also I hope the other series take place in the same town, that would be pretty awesome.
January 17, 2013
One of my guilty pleasures are the books of Kim Harrison, Charlaine Harris, H.P. Mallory, and a few others. As a guy, I realize that I am not exactly the target demographic for these authors, but we all have our weaknesses. Me and My Ghoulfriends by Rose Pressey caught my eye and I decided to give it a whirl.
The story is fun, engaging, and reads clean (bravo to the editor!). Those are all positives. This obviously serves as the intor to the series so it is important to lay out some character trait material in the first book. I get that. I did feel it was a bit labored at times and seemed to drag the pace down. Also, I kept waiting for Larue to show me something. The villain was telegraphed from the moment that you met her and I was a bit baffled that somebody who deals with the supernatural had such a hard time connecting the dots to come up with "witch".
The ghost of Abe Lincoln was a nice touch. Overall the book was okay enough that I will probably try the second to see where she goes from here now that introductions have been made and the characters do not need their every reaction explained.
The story is fun, engaging, and reads clean (bravo to the editor!). Those are all positives. This obviously serves as the intor to the series so it is important to lay out some character trait material in the first book. I get that. I did feel it was a bit labored at times and seemed to drag the pace down. Also, I kept waiting for Larue to show me something. The villain was telegraphed from the moment that you met her and I was a bit baffled that somebody who deals with the supernatural had such a hard time connecting the dots to come up with "witch".
The ghost of Abe Lincoln was a nice touch. Overall the book was okay enough that I will probably try the second to see where she goes from here now that introductions have been made and the characters do not need their every reaction explained.
November 13, 2011
I wish I could have liked this book, its summary had everything in a book that I like, but I really didn't.
It wasn't memorable at all, and for everything that happens in the book, I feel like nothing really happened at all. Like most of the book wasn't spent sitting around thinking 'oh too bad, I guess I'll just go about my normal life.' Most of the excitement happens at the very end and kind of makes me want to read the next one, but I won't bother since the middle part was so dull.
I like the main character and the best friend, but the main love interest was so... I don't even know how to describe it, fake maybe? I guess that'll have to do, I didn't feel any connection to the main character in her pursuit, what little of it there was, for the guy.
It wasn't memorable at all, and for everything that happens in the book, I feel like nothing really happened at all. Like most of the book wasn't spent sitting around thinking 'oh too bad, I guess I'll just go about my normal life.' Most of the excitement happens at the very end and kind of makes me want to read the next one, but I won't bother since the middle part was so dull.
I like the main character and the best friend, but the main love interest was so... I don't even know how to describe it, fake maybe? I guess that'll have to do, I didn't feel any connection to the main character in her pursuit, what little of it there was, for the guy.
February 19, 2012
First I don’t understand why this is listed under “romance” because there were only 2 kisses in the entire book and only one of them was good until the phone rang. In my personal opinion I do not consider that to be romance. Second, this story could have been so much better. I felt it was all over the place and I kept wondering where it was going. I was interested at first but it just fell flat and it never went anywhere. All of Larue’s friends were more interesting to read about. I wanted Larue to take Mindy’s advice and snoop around and be more exciting.
Overall, this book is ok. If you are looking for a romance novel then this is not the book for you. However if you are looking for a quirky quick read, then this is the one.
Overall, this book is ok. If you are looking for a romance novel then this is not the book for you. However if you are looking for a quirky quick read, then this is the one.
October 22, 2011
The story was cute but should only have been 100 or so pages, not 300+. At least half of the book was made up of the protagonist retelling the events of the previous five paragraphs to her best friend.
And were the mean comments from the "heroine" really necessary? Here I'm referring to the scene with the "chubby waitress" who, according to inner monologue, looks like she enjoys the restaurant's food a little too much, and is probably only smiling because she wants eat their meals.
I'm hoping this was a debut novel.
And were the mean comments from the "heroine" really necessary? Here I'm referring to the scene with the "chubby waitress" who, according to inner monologue, looks like she enjoys the restaurant's food a little too much, and is probably only smiling because she wants eat their meals.
I'm hoping this was a debut novel.
November 26, 2014
I'll start out with I am a fan of Rose Pressey. I typically love her quirky stories. I really enjoyed "Murder At Honeysuckle Hotel." "Me and My Ghoulfriends" just didn't do anything for me. I didn't hate this story, but I certainly can't rave about it. I felt the story was all over the place and scattered. Some of the story dragged out unnecessarily and other parts wrapped up far too quickly and vaguely. Unfortunately, this story fell flat but that will not persuade me from reading more books by Ms. Pressey.
July 20, 2016
This is the first in the Larue Donovan series. Larue is a bookstore owner and also at night she is a psychic investigator. She has several ghosts who are always with her, one being Abraham Lincoln. Yes that Abe.
Larue meets the new guy in town (Callahan Weiss) and he is the coffee/pastry shop owner. he really is starting to like Laure and unfortunately is put under a spell by another woman, who happen to be a witch. So starts the hunt for Larue to figure out what is going on.
I will be ordering the 2nd book in the series.
Larue meets the new guy in town (Callahan Weiss) and he is the coffee/pastry shop owner. he really is starting to like Laure and unfortunately is put under a spell by another woman, who happen to be a witch. So starts the hunt for Larue to figure out what is going on.
I will be ordering the 2nd book in the series.
September 2, 2017
A fabulously entertaining "cosy" paranormal mystery with warm characters and a baddie you love to loathe. Well paced so that before you knew it you were finished. This novel definitely comes under the paranormal romance genre, but I was able to overlook the mushiness and concentrate on the witty banter between Larue, her gal pal and her ghostie friends. (A romance afficionado I ain't!) I have downloaded the next book in this series and look forward to finding out what happens to Larue next.
October 23, 2013
eh. took literally 70% of the book to get to the "good part" and then it was rushed and just felt... unfinished. multiple characters exited and their stories were unfinished. they all just kind of... left. and through out the entire book you see they wouldn't have just "gone off into the sunset" like they did. it wasn't in their personalities. i don't recommend this one. sorry.
July 21, 2011
Very cute light read. I bought it b/c it was .99 on Amazon and pretty well reviewed. While it is nothing ground breaking, the characters are cute and situations funny. It is a quick read that won't stick with you but passes a couple of hours well enough.
August 13, 2017
Love love love
This is easily one of my top 10 favorite books. I love her unique name and the humor that is intertwined with a great storyline. Definitely one for everyone to check out.
This is easily one of my top 10 favorite books. I love her unique name and the humor that is intertwined with a great storyline. Definitely one for everyone to check out.
August 17, 2017
Book Title: Me and My Ghoulfriends
Book Author: Rose Pressey
Source: K.U.
Rating: 5 stars
This was a funny read. I really liked how Miss Pressey depicted Abe Lincoln. That was actually why I chose to read it…after I read the part where the president gives dating advice to a medium.
One minus of the story line is that the main character, Larue Donavan, was a little slow to solve the mystery of what was happening to her love interest, Callahan. Though, after one finishes this novel, one may get why she was so slow at it, but her best friend, Mindy, was faster than the medium.
What’s different about this ghost story, you ask?
Well for starters, you get to spend time with Abe Lincoln. Two, you get to spend time with Larue, who knows a lot about being a medium and ghosts and never ever thought about any other type of paranormal activity. Another thing was that after each mission, she would take the ghosts with her…as long as she had room in her car for them that is.
This is a light reading for anyone who likes to read about romance, ghosts, and mediums. I highly recommend.
Book Author: Rose Pressey
Source: K.U.
Rating: 5 stars
This was a funny read. I really liked how Miss Pressey depicted Abe Lincoln. That was actually why I chose to read it…after I read the part where the president gives dating advice to a medium.
One minus of the story line is that the main character, Larue Donavan, was a little slow to solve the mystery of what was happening to her love interest, Callahan. Though, after one finishes this novel, one may get why she was so slow at it, but her best friend, Mindy, was faster than the medium.
What’s different about this ghost story, you ask?
Well for starters, you get to spend time with Abe Lincoln. Two, you get to spend time with Larue, who knows a lot about being a medium and ghosts and never ever thought about any other type of paranormal activity. Another thing was that after each mission, she would take the ghosts with her…as long as she had room in her car for them that is.
This is a light reading for anyone who likes to read about romance, ghosts, and mediums. I highly recommend.
October 30, 2017
I thought this was going to be a quick and fun read to get me in the mood for Halloween. Only one of those theories turned out to be correct.
The premise sounded intriguing and amusing. Hanging out with the ghost of Abraham Lincoln while running a bookshop? Sounds like my dream. Instead, all of the characters turned out to be so insipidly grating (including, to my horror, Lincoln) that it was impossible to like any of them. I kept hoping that it would get better, but it really never did.
It wasn't a matter of the outrageous premise that caused issue. As I mentioned, that was what actually drew me in. The premise alone was so outlandish that the book should have at least been entertaining. Instead, the writing was just so poorly handled that even having Abraham Lincoln wandering around the present day with other ghosts and witches was one of the more dull and cringe worthy things I have ever read.
Going into this, I wasn't expecting high brow literature. It was just supposed to be something light and fun. This, however, was simply bad.
The premise sounded intriguing and amusing. Hanging out with the ghost of Abraham Lincoln while running a bookshop? Sounds like my dream. Instead, all of the characters turned out to be so insipidly grating (including, to my horror, Lincoln) that it was impossible to like any of them. I kept hoping that it would get better, but it really never did.
It wasn't a matter of the outrageous premise that caused issue. As I mentioned, that was what actually drew me in. The premise alone was so outlandish that the book should have at least been entertaining. Instead, the writing was just so poorly handled that even having Abraham Lincoln wandering around the present day with other ghosts and witches was one of the more dull and cringe worthy things I have ever read.
Going into this, I wasn't expecting high brow literature. It was just supposed to be something light and fun. This, however, was simply bad.
July 5, 2018
Bookshop owner by day, ghost hunter by night, Larue is plagued by the ghosts, including President Lincoln, following her around and commenting on her love life or lack there of. She meets the new coffee shop owner, they talk for a few minutes and later that day, he rushes over to ask her out. What follows is a case of him turning hot and cold precisely whenever Larue's enemy is present. Somehow, the girl who sees ghosts doesn't know anything about witchcraft, which is annoying, because not only is this obvious to the reader, but it's in the friggin' book blurb, and it takes Larue 3/4 of the book to figure this out. Heck, she never even sends a ghost over to spy when she starts to suspect said enemy is doing something hinky. Really?
Over all, it's not a bad read. It is a cute story, it's seen an editor, it just drags on and the characters' lack of ability to see clues (to stretch the book out, it would seem) gets annoying.
Over all, it's not a bad read. It is a cute story, it's seen an editor, it just drags on and the characters' lack of ability to see clues (to stretch the book out, it would seem) gets annoying.
January 21, 2018
DNF @ 11%
This book and I just don't match.
Sometimes the quirky can really work for me, but I think it is a thin line. Abe Lincoln's ghost giving love advice, just isn't my thing. Totally see how this can get laughs from people, but just didn't hit it for me.
The friends and relationships so far seem really shallow -- I doubt the MC and her friend will talk about anything, but the new handsome coffee owner.
The writing also isn't for me. The conversation over the phone for her to come check out a haunting was pretty cut and dry-- I feel like these types of convos can be altered or edited down. Again, this is more my preference.
So, some good light moments are present, but they just don't work for me this time.
This book and I just don't match.
Sometimes the quirky can really work for me, but I think it is a thin line. Abe Lincoln's ghost giving love advice, just isn't my thing. Totally see how this can get laughs from people, but just didn't hit it for me.
The friends and relationships so far seem really shallow -- I doubt the MC and her friend will talk about anything, but the new handsome coffee owner.
The writing also isn't for me. The conversation over the phone for her to come check out a haunting was pretty cut and dry-- I feel like these types of convos can be altered or edited down. Again, this is more my preference.
So, some good light moments are present, but they just don't work for me this time.
December 20, 2022
Ghosts and Witches are never a good combination.
Larue has a ghost problem, they won't leave her alone. When a new guy in town takes an interest in her, she has an escape from everyday life.
Suddenly everything changes, he stops loking at her and is walking around in a zombie like trance. Even worse he is seemingly infatuated with Brianna, a woman who likes to make Larue's life a misery. Accidents keep happening to her, often with near fatal consequences.
Can she save him from Brianna, who turns to be a witch.
Larue has a ghost problem, they won't leave her alone. When a new guy in town takes an interest in her, she has an escape from everyday life.
Suddenly everything changes, he stops loking at her and is walking around in a zombie like trance. Even worse he is seemingly infatuated with Brianna, a woman who likes to make Larue's life a misery. Accidents keep happening to her, often with near fatal consequences.
Can she save him from Brianna, who turns to be a witch.
November 6, 2017
I thought this was ok ...could've been a lot funnier though. Instead of hunting for a boy friend ....it would've been better if she was hunting for more ghosts. Characters were just ok too....I really liked Abe's part in all of it!! Don't get me wrong the book was ok and I will probably read the next one...I just hope it has more comedy than drama. Happy Reading :)
February 24, 2023
A great read!
I love this book. I forgot that I had read it previously and started reading it. Very soon into the story I remembered. Even though I DO NOT re-read books (there are just too many!!), I continued reading. It.is that good. Thank you, Rose, for the wonderful story!
I love this book. I forgot that I had read it previously and started reading it. Very soon into the story I remembered. Even though I DO NOT re-read books (there are just too many!!), I continued reading. It.is that good. Thank you, Rose, for the wonderful story!
June 23, 2017
Nice light paranormal romance with no erotica. Many humorous situations, but the pace of the book was rather slow to my perspective.
Whispersync bargain with Elizabeth Klett doing a fine job as narrator.
Whispersync bargain with Elizabeth Klett doing a fine job as narrator.
May 22, 2018
I couldn't finish the book. The main character continued to annoy me, and I didn't like the other characters either. The plot, in addition to the characters, was largely lame and obvious. Cool concept. But the book dragged a lot for me, and it tried too hard. 2 stars.
June 30, 2018
Me and My Ghoulfriends
An envious witch, a lady who can see, hear and talk to ghosts, a boyfriend under a love spell--what a set-up for a delightful, funny mystery. Great, light read!
An envious witch, a lady who can see, hear and talk to ghosts, a boyfriend under a love spell--what a set-up for a delightful, funny mystery. Great, light read!
September 3, 2018
I couldn't help but snicker at the title.
Guess I figured out this was my kind of humor as early as that. Cute storyline and adorable main character, this was a hoot all the way around. Glad I found this author and look forward to more giggles as I read the rest of her stories.
Guess I figured out this was my kind of humor as early as that. Cute storyline and adorable main character, this was a hoot all the way around. Glad I found this author and look forward to more giggles as I read the rest of her stories.
May 19, 2019
Fun, mindless read. Not of the caliber of her "Haunted Vintage" series but since the concept of this is something I find interesting, I'll read more. The main character is a little too wishy-washy to make this as strong a series as it could be.
October 24, 2021
Meh. The story was too unfocused. I think it would've been better for me if it focused on the ghosts OR the witchcraft. It felt like it was being pulled in too many directions and none of them were fully realized.
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