THE APPARITION

by Taylor Nash

A GHOST IN HER PASTAbbey moved to a small Midwestern town to escape the painful memories of her husband’s betrayal that caused her to lose her unborn baby. Determined to never let another man near her heart, she starts over by opening an antique and craft store in an old home she planned to restore.A GHOST IN HIS PASTAlthough she has her reservations, Abbey hires Mac, a local financially desperate contractor, to begin the renovations. What choice does she have? It seems he is the only carpenter left in the small town. Mac has his own issues from the past dealing with the death of his wife during childbirth, leaving him to raise his daughter on his own.A GHOST IN THEIR PRESENTTheir personalities clash as they are forced to work side by side to bring the house back to its glory days. But all of the activity disturbs the spirit of a little girl murdered twenty years ago. The ghost seeks out Abbey’s help but those deadly secrets threaten Abbey and Mac’s lives. THE APPARITION is a contemporary romantic suspense with a paranormal flair that will keep you turning the pages as the mystery unravels the truth about the child’s murder.

214 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 15, 2011

About the author

When I was young, I read every Nancy Drew book published. I’ve always read romance novels and fantasized about being a published author. They say write what you love to read—that is why I write contemporary romantic suspense. Adding a paranormal flair to my novels makes writing and research more exciting!

My first novel, Uncharted Depths, received a Reader’s View award. The Apparition was published a few years later and received great reviews.

Wicked Moon was released October 2014 in Cape Cod and all profits go to The Simes Foundation. A real mansion is the backdrop for this romantic suspense with a paranormal flair. Will there be a sequel to Wicked Moon?

Reviews

[Emily Rabecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice surprise! I won this book on Goodreads over a month ago and finally picked it up. The main character Abbey, just moved to town and is restoring an house and opening up an antique store and bakery. The contractor she hires is Mac, a single day who is sexy. The best part of this story is the ghost in the house, her name is Samantha and she was murdered 20 years ago. I really liked the paranormal in this book and I liked Mac a lot. Abbey is a little annoying but her back story is so sad. I feel so lucky to have read this and can not wait to read more by her.

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wanted to like this book. I really did. I got to the middle and couldn't finish. It was so heavily lacking. Yeah, the first "paranormal encounter" started right away, which I love, but it was just a lot of Abbie falling, covering her breasts, exposing them, covering them again, and more and more falling over. I usually LOVE suspense and horror books. Especially about the paranormal. I just could not finish this book.


I won this from a good reads giveway

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I read written by Taylor Nash. Thanks to Goodreads. The suspense kept me reading and I finished it the same day I got it. I couldn't put it down. It was a wonderful, well written book and I am interested in reading more books by Taylor Nash. A sequel to this book would be interesting. I loved the characters, love, romance, suspense and The Apparition. Very contemporary and romantic. Thanks to Goodreads and Taylor Nash.

[Pam Shultz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book in a Firstreads Giveaway. I enjoyed this book and I liked that it was short and too the point.
I hate when books drag on too much and give you lots of info dumps that tend to not really help the story along. I did have a little issue with how quickly Abbey fell in love with Mac after all her man-bashing. Overall though a pretty good read!

[Taylor Nash · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taylor Nash is a master of mystery and intrigue. Be ready for a spine chilling read amidst a wonderful romance in The Apparition. Terri Valentine, romance author

[Denise Boothe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book in a giveaway the other day. I immediately read it as it drew me in. This was a wonderful book. If I had any complaints it would be it was to short. I highly recommend this.

[Nora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Goodreads for the chance to win this book. It was the first one I've read by Taylor Nash. It was a very enjoyable book and I look forward to reading others by her.