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Graveyard Secrets #2
Cadaver Lab 2: Ghostly Hearts & Body Parts
Fast-Paced, Light-Hearted, Steamy Small Town Rom ComGhost Gabe is back and so is book & wine shop owner Natalie and her mysterious doctor boyfriend Liam for more shenanigans in your favorite small town, Mudville. Will Gabe find love beyond the grave? Will Natalie and Liam solve the mystery of the backyard bones? And who is the elusive ghost in Harper’s house and is she connected to the unexplained cryptic date scratched into the woodwork there? Find out in this darkly funny romp that takes the reader through life and love in a small town.
277 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2024
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Cat Johnson
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It all started in first grade when Cat Johnson won the essay contest at Hawthorne Elementary School and got to ride in the Chief of Police's car in the Memorial Day Parade...and the rest, as they say, is history. As an adult, Cat generally tries to stay out of police cars and is thrilled to be writing for a living. She has been published under a different name in the Young Adult genre, but released her first romance in 2006.
Today, she is a NY Times & USA Today best-selling, award-winning author of contemporary romance. A promo ho, she's sponsored real live bull riding cowboys and promoted romance using bologna.
--from the author's website
🎥 For Film/TV Inquiries Email Cat@Catjohnson.net
It all started in first grade when Cat Johnson won the essay contest at Hawthorne Elementary School and got to ride in the Chief of Police's car in the Memorial Day Parade...and the rest, as they say, is history. As an adult, Cat generally tries to stay out of police cars and is thrilled to be writing for a living. She has been published under a different name in the Young Adult genre, but released her first romance in 2006.
Today, she is a NY Times & USA Today best-selling, award-winning author of contemporary romance. A promo ho, she's sponsored real live bull riding cowboys and promoted romance using bologna.
--from the author's website
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April 6, 2024
Mudville's Longtime Residents
Never thought total absorption into a journey world would include a cadaver lab, ghosts, and Mudville. Never say never, ever. This had me intrigued throughout, and I was ecstatic two ghosts get a happy ending. Does it really ever end though, for them? Gabe and Millie were sweet and period wise the author couldn't have picked a more exciting and volatile time in history for me, when Millie had lived or died in this case. Prohibition, bootlegging, speakeasy, women's rights, it all just meshes to make a boiling volcano.
Meeting up with more of Mudville's long-term, and life-time, residents is a hoot and a half.
Natalie was not as endearing to me in this 2nd book. Rather neurotic in her thought processes, but none the less entertaining, I think she's a bit too self absorbed. Liam is a gruff sweetheart and listening to their dialog has me chuckling often. Loved the communication field opening up, thinking of all the new possibilities.
I do hope there are many more editions to this series with all as equally riveting, and humorous, as the current reads.
Never thought total absorption into a journey world would include a cadaver lab, ghosts, and Mudville. Never say never, ever. This had me intrigued throughout, and I was ecstatic two ghosts get a happy ending. Does it really ever end though, for them? Gabe and Millie were sweet and period wise the author couldn't have picked a more exciting and volatile time in history for me, when Millie had lived or died in this case. Prohibition, bootlegging, speakeasy, women's rights, it all just meshes to make a boiling volcano.
Meeting up with more of Mudville's long-term, and life-time, residents is a hoot and a half.
Natalie was not as endearing to me in this 2nd book. Rather neurotic in her thought processes, but none the less entertaining, I think she's a bit too self absorbed. Liam is a gruff sweetheart and listening to their dialog has me chuckling often. Loved the communication field opening up, thinking of all the new possibilities.
I do hope there are many more editions to this series with all as equally riveting, and humorous, as the current reads.
June 26, 2024
What a fantastic second story about the ghostly goings on in the town of Mudville. When Natalie finds a bone outside the train depot, the mystery begins again. Who does the bone belong to? When the LADS get together to figure things out, Nat finds a ghost at Harper's house. Sending Gabe back to find her comes with it's own set of consequences, Liam is now able to hear the ghosts! The question is how & why now?? Another problem, Harper insists that she heard people talking in her attic, so she is able to hear them as well & believes her house is haunted. This book was such a fun read, I laughed out loud at so many things. It was a sweetly sexy story & our favorite ghost just may find something he didn't even know he was looking for. Grab your favorite cocktail, slip into your soft pj's & dig into this amazing story today! I sure hope Cat takes us on another adventure with the ghostly group from Mudville NY! Enjoy!
March 22, 2024
Holding hands and hearing ghosts
Natalie an, Liam and Gabe return for more bones, and a shy ghost who ends up being a conduit for the living that can hear them talking if she's touching Gabe, who's crazier the dead or the living, thinking they can hear voices, even crazier lady thinking she can get rid of the ghosts, what to do now that Stone is hearing the voices that Harper had heard, do the ghosts get a vote in Natalie's decision to tell them both they aren't crazy, awesome history lessons, and this live person votes for Harper and Stone to be let into the group, and this live person votes for a Cadaver Lab 3, thank you Cat Johnson for another phenomenal story, Dana Zamora
Natalie an, Liam and Gabe return for more bones, and a shy ghost who ends up being a conduit for the living that can hear them talking if she's touching Gabe, who's crazier the dead or the living, thinking they can hear voices, even crazier lady thinking she can get rid of the ghosts, what to do now that Stone is hearing the voices that Harper had heard, do the ghosts get a vote in Natalie's decision to tell them both they aren't crazy, awesome history lessons, and this live person votes for Harper and Stone to be let into the group, and this live person votes for a Cadaver Lab 3, thank you Cat Johnson for another phenomenal story, Dana Zamora
January 7, 2025
Cadaver Lab 2
Ok, it is another great story. Love the touch of Gabe finally finding love and whenever he and Millie touch, other people can hear them talk. So when Gabe is finally able to get Millie to talk, they scare poor Harper. Now in comes the "exorcist" to get rid of Gabe and Millie from Harper's house. That was a hilarious scene to say the least. Anyway, once Gabe and Millie finally return, they talk to Natalie while Liam is present. He can now hear these two but no other ghost. The ending was interesting since Harper's man was able to hear the ghost couple in Natalie's backyard. Cat left us hanging in the end. So glad she decided to write a third book. FANTASTIC job Cat! I would recommend this book!
Ok, it is another great story. Love the touch of Gabe finally finding love and whenever he and Millie touch, other people can hear them talk. So when Gabe is finally able to get Millie to talk, they scare poor Harper. Now in comes the "exorcist" to get rid of Gabe and Millie from Harper's house. That was a hilarious scene to say the least. Anyway, once Gabe and Millie finally return, they talk to Natalie while Liam is present. He can now hear these two but no other ghost. The ending was interesting since Harper's man was able to hear the ghost couple in Natalie's backyard. Cat left us hanging in the end. So glad she decided to write a third book. FANTASTIC job Cat! I would recommend this book!
December 18, 2024
Liam and Natalie
I've loved Cat Johnson's books for a while now. Actually I've read her steamy contemporary books, not her paranormal stories. The Cadaver Lab stories are a wonderful surprise. Natalie sees and hears ghosts which complicates her life and the live of her sexy boyfriend. What a diverse, entertaining group of characters! Along with their ghostly world, Cat has managed to seamlessly weave in factual information about the real world happenings during the ghosts lives. Fun, suspenseful, and surprising. You never know what the ghosts and the living will do and say. Looking forward to reading book 3. Enjoy!
I've loved Cat Johnson's books for a while now. Actually I've read her steamy contemporary books, not her paranormal stories. The Cadaver Lab stories are a wonderful surprise. Natalie sees and hears ghosts which complicates her life and the live of her sexy boyfriend. What a diverse, entertaining group of characters! Along with their ghostly world, Cat has managed to seamlessly weave in factual information about the real world happenings during the ghosts lives. Fun, suspenseful, and surprising. You never know what the ghosts and the living will do and say. Looking forward to reading book 3. Enjoy!
October 17, 2025
2.5⭐
At least she knows she's not being fair to Liam😒
Ok this time the mystery is ridiculous. I'm really not enjoying it.
"Gabe was probably double her age. Not that it mattered. There was a long-standing tradition of men dating women half their age. Both parties being dead didn’t change that" She did not just say that😐
Why they're making Natalie and Gabe's friendship like an awkward situationship? It's weird ewww
Ok... Natalie turned into a narcissistic red flag. She wasn't a great character before per se but not this much.
🦴🩻👻🚂🛤️
Half character was gone, slow and weak plot, turned the Mc really annoying and badly written.
At least she knows she's not being fair to Liam😒
Ok this time the mystery is ridiculous. I'm really not enjoying it.
"Gabe was probably double her age. Not that it mattered. There was a long-standing tradition of men dating women half their age. Both parties being dead didn’t change that" She did not just say that😐
Why they're making Natalie and Gabe's friendship like an awkward situationship? It's weird ewww
Ok... Natalie turned into a narcissistic red flag. She wasn't a great character before per se but not this much.
🦴🩻👻🚂🛤️
Half character was gone, slow and weak plot, turned the Mc really annoying and badly written.
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April 26, 2024
what new things can happen in Mudville
Now they have a bone they need to find out about. They get the LADS together at Harper’s Aunt’s house. When Nat and Gabe walk in and are looking around they spot a new ghost. Can they get her to talk to them? Nat and Liam get in an argument and Nat realizes she may not be giving him attention. Can she correct it? Watch out for Nat’s mind to run in the wrong direction even though she knows better. Will the bone mystery be solved? Will life ever go back to any kind of normal? Come on in and find out.
Now they have a bone they need to find out about. They get the LADS together at Harper’s Aunt’s house. When Nat and Gabe walk in and are looking around they spot a new ghost. Can they get her to talk to them? Nat and Liam get in an argument and Nat realizes she may not be giving him attention. Can she correct it? Watch out for Nat’s mind to run in the wrong direction even though she knows better. Will the bone mystery be solved? Will life ever go back to any kind of normal? Come on in and find out.
March 21, 2024
Such fun!
I have fallen in love with these books ,and these characters.
The story line causes me no great stress or anxiety, the romance is warm
and fuzzy not hot and steamy, and I can read my book and not worry
If my grandchildren read it over my shoulder with me.
Everything about this book makes me smile, and I cannot wait for the next
one!!
Cat, I love all of your writing, but these books are just so fun. Thank You!! They are definitely some of your best!!
I have fallen in love with these books ,and these characters.
The story line causes me no great stress or anxiety, the romance is warm
and fuzzy not hot and steamy, and I can read my book and not worry
If my grandchildren read it over my shoulder with me.
Everything about this book makes me smile, and I cannot wait for the next
one!!
Cat, I love all of your writing, but these books are just so fun. Thank You!! They are definitely some of your best!!
January 17, 2025
great series
These were a really good read. Not too light or to heavy. A little closed door mixed with some low level spice. Comedy, mystery, feels. Very enjoyable. The only reason it’s four stars is because I think she’s going to leave it as a trilogy when I think she could stretch this into many more enjoyable reads.
These were a really good read. Not too light or to heavy. A little closed door mixed with some low level spice. Comedy, mystery, feels. Very enjoyable. The only reason it’s four stars is because I think she’s going to leave it as a trilogy when I think she could stretch this into many more enjoyable reads.
March 25, 2024
Loved it
I absolutely loved Cadaver Lab 2 and Gabe & Millie's story, and so will you. I can't wait for more to be added to this story. Thanks, Cat, for writing another interesting and intriguing story.
I absolutely loved Cadaver Lab 2 and Gabe & Millie's story, and so will you. I can't wait for more to be added to this story. Thanks, Cat, for writing another interesting and intriguing story.
May 8, 2025
This feel good mystery is fun and entertaining. The paranormal side of it makes it interesting and intriguing for all. It has a little bit of spice and danger to keep things interesting. I truly love this cozy mystery and can't wait to read more.
March 29, 2024
Another cute story by Cat that made me laugh out loud. Truly loved it.
April 1, 2024
Oh I just loved this book. It was wonderful to catch up with Natalie, Liam and the ghostly Gabe. I do hope that there will be a third book in the series.
April 16, 2024
What A Enjoyable Read
I laughed at Natalie and her ghost friend Gabe. This book is light hearted and full of some suspense to. Highly recommend!
I laughed at Natalie and her ghost friend Gabe. This book is light hearted and full of some suspense to. Highly recommend!
August 25, 2024
I really enjoyed this book. It was lighthearted and funny. If Cat Johnson decides to turn this into a series, I would absolutely read it.
September 22, 2024
Small town romance via ghost story? These two books had the stress of daily life melting away as I giggled at the antics of Natalie, Liam & Gabe.
November 1, 2024
Loved this series it’s quirky but a fun read.
January 5, 2025
Laughed my way through this book. It was great
A great rom-com. Laughed a lot with everything going on in the book. Loved it. Can't wait for more in the series.
A great rom-com. Laughed a lot with everything going on in the book. Loved it. Can't wait for more in the series.
January 9, 2026
This was a good easy read. This was a carry through from the first book, the characters were fun, just a good small town mystery. Looking forward to book 3 😊
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March 20, 2024Cadaver Lab 2: Ghostly Hearts & Body Parts is available now in eBook & Paperback (with decorated edge).
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Join Ghost Gabe, Natalie, and Liam for an unforgettable romp through yet another mystery in your favorite small-town Mudville! 📚👻
https://books2read.com/CadaverLab2
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