Palėpė Karalienės gatvėje

Tradd Street #7

by Karen White, Loreta Gema Baltaduonė (Translator)

Melanija jaučiasi sugniuždyta. Per keletą dienų jos gyvenimas apvirto aukštyn kojomis – laiminga ištekėjusi moteris, turinti tris nuostabius vaikus, staiga tapo vieniša motina, kurią paliko vyras. Tačiau ilgamečiam varžovui Markui Longui pasibeldus į duris su intriguojančiu pasiūlymu Melanija ir Džekas privalo savo santykių problemas nustumti į šalį. Vis dėlto nuojauta Melanijai kužda, kad Markas turi slaptų ketinimų, o jo kalta šypsena – tik apgaulė. Netrukus jos nuogąstavimai pasitvirtina.

Bet Melanija turi sąjungininkę, padedančią jai saugoti namus, – tai Amerikos pilietinio karo laikais gyvenusios mergaitės dvasia, pačiais netikėčiausiais būdais vis įspėjanti Melaniją apie grėsmes jos šeimai. Ne vien ši dvasia sekioja Melaniją. Atrodo, kad piktavališka jėga, pasiryžusi neleisti Melanijai tirti prieš tris dešimtmečius įvykdyto draugės sesers nužudymo, niekada nesustos, siekdama apsaugoti savo praeitį, net ir iš anapus. Ar pavyks Melanijai atkurti santykius su Džeku ir galutinai užkirsti kelią vis aršiau į jų gyvenimą besiveržiančioms piktosioms praeities ir dabarties dvasioms?

Šioje baigiamojoje viso pasaulio skaitytojų pamėgto ciklo dalyje bus atskleistos visos Trado gatvės paslaptys.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Paranormal, Audiobook, Romance, Southern, Ghosts

468 pages, Hardcover

First published November 2, 2021

About the author

With more than 2 million books in print in fifteen different languages, Karen White is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 34 novels, including the popular Charleston-set Tradd Street mystery series.

Raised in a house full of brothers, Karen’s love of books and strong female characters first began in the third grade when the local librarian issued her a library card and placed The Secret of the Old Clock, a Nancy Drew Mystery, in her hands.

Karen’s roots run deep in the South where many of her novels are set. Her intricate plot lines and compelling characters charm and captivate readers with just the right mix of family drama, mystery, intrigue and romance.

Not entirely convinced she wanted to be a writer, Karen first pursued a career in business and graduated cum laude with a BS in Management from Tulane University. Ten years later, in a weak moment, she wrote her first book. In the Shadow of the Moon was published in August, 2000. Her books—referred to as “grit lit” (Southern Women’s Fiction)—have since been nominated for numerous national contests including the SIBA (Southeastern Booksellers Alliance) Fiction Book of the Year.

Karen’s next book, THAT LAST CAROLINA SUMMER, will be published by Park Row Books in July, 2025.

When not writing, Karen spends her time reading, scrapbooking, playing piano, and avoiding cooking. Karen and her husband have two grown children and currently live near Atlanta, Georgia with two spoiled Havanese dogs.
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Reviews

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Attic on Queen Street by Karen White is a 2021 Berkley publication.

Couldn’t have asked for a better series' finale!!

Jack and Melanie have separated, and it would seem Melanie is taking it much harder than Jack. While the movie preparations are taking place, though, Jack is encouraged to move back into the house, with Melanie- at least temporarily.

At first, Melanie is pleased with this development- but soon finds the situation even more untenable, as Jack teases, then pulls away- trying everyone’s patience… including mine!

Meanwhile, Melanie is trying to get her real estate groove back as she continues to work on the case concerning a friend’s missing sister-

While also dealing a spirit that warns, Melanie’s stepdaughter, Nola, to beware a tall man.

If that weren’t enough, she’s got her hands full with twins, a creepy coffin doll, and her old nemesis Marc Longo’s snooping around the house looking for more treasure…

This series has been one of my all-time favorites! It’s a combination of mystery, adventure, and the paranormal, with fun dialogue, create characters, and plenty of family drama, and romance.


The previous installment left me feeling bereft, and I remained worried nearly the entire way through this book, my heart up in my throat, as I began to wonder if one of my favorite book couples would make it or not.


The two mysteries Melanie works to solve are both compelling, and very well-plotted. In fact, the writing here was superb from start to finish!

By the time the final page was turned I had a deep feeling of satisfaction with the way Karen White wrapped everything up for these awesome characters!

Not only that, but a wonderful surprise will give fans an exciting preview into Nola’s future, in one of my favorite book locales. I can’t wait to follow Nola’s adventures and hope we can occasionally receive a few updates from Charleston…

Overall, if you haven’t read this series, I suggest reading the books in order, you’ll be glad you did- but if you don’t have time, at least read book six before starting this one… oh- and grab a few donuts and queue up some ABBA to set the mood!

It is sad to see the curtain go down on this series, but Karen White really did the characters, and the history of Charleston, justice by giving them one heck of a send-off!

4.5 stars

[Lori Elliott · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have been a huge fan of Karen White since 2008 when I picked up her first Tradd Street series book, The House on Tradd Street. I live in Charleston and have enjoyed seeing this beautiful city come to life through these stories, however, I think it was time for it to come to an end.

The last two books have been somewhat of a disappointment. I was bored most of this and literally had no motivation to pick it up. Melanie & Jack’s relationship issues just seemed forced and not true to who they were throughout the other books. Their relationship didn’t evolve the way I had hoped it would.

Overall, I have adored this series and will never hesitate to recommend to readers looking for a fun, light trip to Charleston and her ghosts. 3 stars.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Jg · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Attic on Queen Street is the finale in a wonderful series about Melanie, her family, Charleston, their house on Tradd Street, and of course, ghosts. Melanie has come a long way since the first book in the series and has gone from being alone in life to having many people to love and a wonderful life.
When I become invested in a book, especially a series, I think of characters as real people and become involved in their lives so in the last book when Jack suddenly leaves Melanie I didn’t like it and saw no reason for his leaving. I have to say I still found him to be a passive aggressive ass towards Melly throughout this book as well. I still can’t understand why he left and what she did was so terrible. Melly however has truly and beautifully come into her own. This book ties up all the loose ends, Melly and Jack, Nora’s life, what happens to Marc Longo and Rebecca, Veronica and what happened to her sister. It’s a satisfactory ending to a great series. I implore Karen White to still write about them, as the demand for this series is as great as ever with our library patrons.
An interesting new character, Beau, a young man little older than Nola is introduced in this book. He comes from New Orleans and will star in the new series spinoff with Nola. With his background I’m already anticipating the new book, and think it will be terrific.
I loved everything about this series and am so sorry to see it end. This is a great book.

[Miki · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have had it with Jack, and also with this series, and that's the end of it. Jack doesn't trust Melanie because she doesn't tell him EVERYTHING, yet he hides things from her. In this book, he keeps leading her on that he loves her and wants to save their marriage, drawing her in and then pushing her away, saying he needs more time. Fine. Take all the time you need. I'm just not going to read about it anymore.

Again, the paranormal part is skimmed over with a too-quick and easy ending.

This writer used to be a great favorite. I'm moving on.

[Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is so hard sometimes to say good bye to series that you love and the characters that you have come to adore over time.

This is one such series. I have loved the creeptastic feel of the ghosts, monsters and very real family dynamic of this series from the very first time I opened it up and over time it has quickly become one I truly look forward to reading. White is an amazing writer in what every genre she chooses and all her stories feel like a treat.

And while I am so very sad to see this series end, I am so happy with how it all came together. With the ghosts, with the bad guys (real and dead!) and of course with the Trenholms. I truly am so happy I took a chance on this series and these stories. They have never let me down and I can't wait for the spin off with Nola and all the wonderful (and scary!) adventures I know are awaiting her.


*ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*

[Katrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I devoured this series in one month. However, I don't know if I would recommend it even though I tore through it. The characters are exasperating but relatable.

As flawed as Mellie is I think Jack was infuriating in this book. She deserved better than what she got from him.

[Nursebookie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Attic On Queen Street
By Karen White

The Attic On Queen Street is the seventh and possibly the last book in Karen White's best-selling Tradd Street series, whose main character can see and speak to the dead - ghosts of all sorts really. As the first book I am reading from the series, I find it exciting to read a combination of a women's fiction, treasure hunt with a bit of mystery and thrill, and of course lots of great historical fiction with plot twists that kept my fingers turning those pages.

I love the writing and the characters - both dead and alive, and the intriguing life of Melanie Trenholm whose whirlwind life as a mother, a star realtor and historic home renovator gets upturned when her husband Jack asks for a separation. But a proposal from long-time nemesis Marc Longo to use their Tradd street home as a filming location for his book's movie adaptation may jump start Jack's writing career and that just sounds like a double edged sword. This was such an enjoyable read for me and here I come reading the backlist.

[Cortney - Bookworm & Vine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good wrap up to the series... definitely enjoyed it more than the past few books. Looking forward to the spin-off with Nola and Beau!

[Laura Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. The book will be published on Nov. 2nd, 2021.

The seventh (and possibly last) book in White’s immensely popular Tradd Street series sees family, romance and historic house restorations Charleston-style (read: expensive and persnickety) come together in this exciting story of betrayal, old and new. And did I mention Ghosts? No? They populate every corner — friendly ghosts, malevolent ghosts, and immensely sad ghosts still seeking justice after many, many, years. For those new to the series, Melanie Trenholm — star realtor, new mother, and label gun enthusiast — can see and often speak to the dead.

A nice combination of women’s fiction (relationship issues, shopping, extravagant theme parties), mystery (cold cases as presented by sad, justice-seeking ghosts), and historical fiction (plenty of interesting research into Charleston’s history as it bears on the cold case du jour). A fun mix of humor and over-the-top lifestyles with complicated plot twists, an overly dramatic research librarian, and intricate treasure hunts. You could certainly read this book on its own, but given the five months to publication, I recommend starting at the beginning with The House on Tradd Street. I’ve enjoyed every single one of the series.

[Cyndi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe this is the last book in the series! Thankfully our brilliant author is doing a spin-off that I can't wait to dive into.
We've been through a lot with the Tradd Street guys. Our wonderful Melanie is still trying to make sense of her world. Meanwhile there are restless spirits wanting her attention.
Although there are some excellent ghost stories and lots of searches for murderers, treasure and ways to thwart the villain, for me the story swirled around Jack and Melanie's marriage. At the end of the last book, Jack had moved out. I still think he was wrong, (a good author can quickly make you feel the characters are that real) but nevertheless, he moved into an apartment.
Now here is where my personal opinions on things heroes do that would make me choose to step away if I were the heroine. I mean, he knows she has abandonment issues. He says he can't trust her, then lies to her for months. There are so many little cruelties he puts her through that it's for sure I would tell him to put in a change of address at the post office. I actually answered out loud to the audio (which is brilliant, BTW).
But I am not a fictional character and would not have reached my Happily Ever After. Fortunately for this Hero and Heroine they do. But I will say that she never gave him the blanket forgiveness that so many heroines do in other books. I actually thought he deserved the forgiveness, especially since she drug it out as long as she did. hahaha!

[Laura • lauralovestoread · Rating 5 out of 5]

When reading the last book in a series, there’s something bittersweet about it, and it always makes me want to savor it just a bit more.

I started the TRADD STREET series years ago after searching for a cozy mystery that would satisfy my craving for a not-too-scary ghost story. I loved each book, and it was like being reunited with old friends as I read the last page of THE ATTIC ON QUEEN STREET.

Karen White gave her readers a great end to the series, and while I’ll be sad to say goodbye to Melanie and her whimsical ways of handling her ghostly sightings by singing ABBA and eating her way through all the doughnuts, I’m excited to move on to the next chapter with Nola’s series.

*many thanks to Berkley and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

[Lorraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charleston, SC. Tradd Street. This past December and January, I went through an incredulous heartbreaking period of my life. Karen White’s The Attic on Queen’s Street arrived during this time, but I had to put it aside and deal with life and death. On February 2 I remembered that this book had been delivered. I retrieved it and began to indulge myself in Karen White’s The Attic on Queen’s Street
( Tradd Street, #7 and final book in this series). The author’s gift for storytelling helped me ‘to forget’ for a few days, and I shall never be able to thank her enough. The author’s prose which surrounds her characters whom I have come to love and enables these characters to interact with the reader so naturally in this series such as Melanie’s thoughts about the historically correct repairs to her Tradd Street home - “Even with the financial windfall from the rubies, we still might have to sell a child to afford the repairs and the twins’ college tuitions.” or her statement referring to deep sleep - “Even General Lee (the pet dog) was missing, presumably fed and walked while I slept like a dead person. Or like a very tired person, I corrected myself. The dead didn’t always sleep.” Finally, Mellie’s thoughts about Marc Longo, a character she and I both dislike - “I pulled away from the curb, nearly hitting Marc with the car. I’m glad I didn’t, because I like my car.”. Reading this book is sheer delight, and it helped to realize that I will make it through what just took place in my life. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you, now and always. 5 stars.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is #7 book in the Tradd Street series by Karen White and sadly it is the last installment for this series.

I've really become attached to the characters. I've enjoyed this series. It has so many elements that keep me in the story. I like the ease that the author works into her characters, their relationships and their journey. It has charm and a great pace. So 4 stars for this one.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have to give it 5 stars as it’s the finale to a series I have loved so much. Recommend the series to those who like lighter-hearted ghost stories, all things southern, and Charleston. If you haven’t read the others in the series, this entry won’t do much for you.

[Kristina Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lyg ir paskutinė serijos knyga. Kaip pabaigai susidėliojo visi neatsakyti klausimai. Patiko, gerai išlaikyta intriga, rastas žudikas ir t.t.

[Zoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rich, atmospheric, and satisfying!

The Attic on Queen Street is a quirky, mysterious, entertaining tale that takes us back into the lives of Melanie, Jack, and the whole Trade Street gang, including a few intriguing newcomers, as they work on repairing fractured relationships, begrudgingly allow a movie production crew onto their property, and use the help and guidance from those long past once again to solve and close some tragic, unfinished cases.

The prose is vivid and descriptive. The characters are eccentric, lovable, and clever. And the plot is a well-paced, quirky tale full of amateur sleuthing, scandalous behaviour, treasures, ghosts, history, suspects, deduction, and an abundance of southern charm.

The Attic on Queen Street is the seventh and last novel in this wonderful series by White. And even though it is a little bittersweet to say goodbye to the lovely gang we’ve come to know and love over the last seven novels, it has been an absolute pleasure to be able to indulge in all the mystique, adventure, mishaps, and romance that’s happened on Tradd Street over the entire series.

Thank you to Uplit Reads for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Ellen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm genuinely sad that I figured out the "mystery" within the first third of the book. I'm also disappointed that Mellie never figured out that her life was her life to live - wear the glasses, say no to running, say yes to being organized, and eat the damn donuts if you want.

I've had a love-hate relationship with the series since the first book (love the writing itself, love the descriptions of Charleston, love the ghosts, but hate the way Mellie acts, hate the way she allows others to treat her, hate all of the dysfunctions of her love life.) I can honestly say that I'm glad this particular series is over. It ended at an okay place, and that's about good enough.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good end to the series…but I’m so glad there’s a spin off coming.

[Mahoghani 23 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series by Karen White is a splendid read. To read about a beautiful relationship between two people, along with spirits that travel through their lives, solving mysteries & the ability to see things others can't see....It's quite good. Mrs. White takes her readers through Charleston, SC, it's southern etiquette & adds humor, frustration, satisfaction along with romance. You can almost believe that Jack & Melanie are real people.

This story had multiple twist that related to one another. It's a story that starts in book one of the series & the final story ends with this one. We watched the characters grow & develop relationships and hate to let them go. One of the best book series that leaves you feeling like you should read them again.

[thebrunettebookjunkie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started reading the Tradd Street series when my oldest (almost 14) was around a year old. It was bittersweet to read the final book in this series but the afterward holds some exciting news. There's a lot to love about The Attic on Queen Street as many loose ends are finally tied up. As much as I love Mellie and Jack, they often annoy me and being honest, it's usually Melanie. This time it was Jack. I wanted to shake him multiple times and couldn't believe his audacity haha. In the entirety of the series, it's the ghost and treasure hunting plots that I find the most intriguing and I do wish that more time was spent on those aspects than some of the others.

[Martha Carter · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is the end of a series and I only got through it because I wanted to find out what happened in the end. IMO this series should have ended 2-3 books ago. The author dragged it along too much to the point it made it hard to read. I really hope she doesn’t do the same thing with the spin off series she’s working on.

Rebecca’s character is the absolute worse… like why? Made me roll my eyes 1000 times.

I liked how she ended the series why I added one extra star to my original 1 star review.
It’s hard for me to recommend the series because I really liked the first 4 books but the last few were definitely not the same quality. Sometime less is more.

[Tiffany www.instagram.com/tiffs_bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I am sooo sad to end the Tradd Street series I am so excited that Karen said there will be a new series about Nola coming in 2022!!!!!!!!!!!! To say I love this series is an understatement. I put off finishing this book because I didn't want to say goodbye to all the charming, eccentric, lovable characters that Karen White made up in her head but who came alive in every book we readers read.

[C. (Comment, never msg). · Rating 3 out of 5]

I will discreetly explain why the last two books of a series I love, received three stars. Melanie & Jack hesitated to unite over several novels. After marriage, Jack treated Melanie’s feelings lightly. When Jack’s were hurt, his reaction was outrageous. Getting past a poor ending is why I continued this sequel this year.

Four star joy would have been likely except that the mystery itself, the source of my passion for this series, was resolved weakly. In “The Attic On Queen Street”, 2021, Valerie longed to know what happened to her Sister in 2000. The criminal was anticlimactically obvious. Also, a spirit had tossed Melanie a heart pillow throughout two novels. ANYONE would open it for clues first thing. I hoped Karen would not hinge the solution on it, or it would be the lamest vehicle....

Karen overdid quirks. Nobody likes only one band. Yvonne spooling out details was rude. Grandma’s spirit never spoke enough words to provide clues. The device was purposeless. Personal mottoes are sacred. “Ditto” in the film “Ghost” was delivered pivotally. Jayne reiterated “We are stronger together” and Jack parroted “There are no coincidences” in every chapter. Action is more original without exaggerated threats like hostages or fire.

A fun element was a Laurie Anderson album, rare for being unheard of by me. I doubted the accuracy when Karen claimed that unnamed album was on CD. This format wasn’t in North America until late 1983. “Big Science” is from 1982. It had one CD pressing in 1984 at Target but Charleston only got that store last year, in 2022!

Authors need to learn when to elaborate and what to quit doing. If artifacts are discovered, THIS is what readers wait to see. Do not summarize triumphs afterwards! Melanie’s moments with her parents were my favourites.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Attic on Queen Street
4 Stars

Despite their separation following the events of Christmas on Tradd Street, Melanie and Jack Trenholm reluctantly agree to allow their nemesis, Marc Longo, to film the movie based on his book in their house. However, Marc's real reason for wanting access to the house involves a quest to find the missing half of the infamous Hope Diamond. Meanwhile, Melanie also agrees to assist in the decades-old murder of Adrienne Hall, but a malevolent ghost is determined that the secrets of the past remain secret.

Series note: This is the final book in Karen White's series. There are numerous recurring characters and references to events from past installments; thus, the books should be read in order.

The narrative revolves around two separate mysteries - the investigation into Adrienne's death and the search for the diamond. Despite the rather obvious twists, such as Michael Farrell's involvement and the revelation of Evangeline's parentage, it is fun following along as Melanie and company uncover the truth.

After the disastrous developments in Melanie and Jack's relationship in the previous book, which also emphasized every one of Melanie's annoying personality traits, she makes a concerted effort to improve (Melanie version 106, lol!). In fact, this time, Jack is the one to exhibit questionable behavior, particularly his drawing her in and then pushing her away. Thankfully, both of them eventually demonstrate that they have matured, and their differences are resolved satisfactorily.

While this is the last Tradd Street book, White sets up the spin-off focusing on Jack's daughter, Nola, and an intriguing new character who appears to share Melanie's gift. I look forward to reading about Nola's adventures in New Orleans.

[Maggie Holmes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ghosts, treasure, history, mystery, and love! Karen White’s Tradd Street series has something to draw in almost any reader. The stories are a vacation, history class and high school reunion rolled into one. Melanie takes us on a tour of Charleston’s neighborhoods, including the restaurants, museums, and bakeries, while she is faces the spirits of the dead throughout Charleston’s history. Along for the ride are her quirky family members and friends who all provide clues, help and support to solve the mysteries. In The Attic on Queen Street she faces at least five spirits, some supportive and some not as she also deals with her arch-villain Marc. It is very hard to put the book down. My favorite parts involve Charleston history which in this book returns to the Civil War. My least favorite part involves the characterizations. Almost all series writers fall into the same trap: the characters’s quirks and foibles are described so often that the characters become caricatures. Who needs names when one can just say “woman who obsesses on pink” or “older librarian who loves Jack.” Luckily there are new people in each book to learn about. Nola and Beau are still fresh and evolving as characters.
While this might be our last visit to Trade Street, it won’t be the last time we meet the women who help the dead find piece. And who knows, a man may join their ranks.

Thanks to Netgalley and Berkley Publishing for access to the pre-pub edition.

[~Jennifer~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75. Audiobook.I enjoyed this more do to the location, than anything else. It’s not a bad read, just on the side of being too repetitive.

[Jessica Oravec · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Attic on Queen Street, by Karen White, is the seventh and final book in her Tradd Street series. The Tradd Street series first began back in 2008, when readers were introduced to Melanie, a real estate agent who could see, hear, and feel ghosts, and who did her best to ignore it. Throughout the series, Melanie has had to learn what it means to trust others with who you are and to allow others into your life, making it messier but also making it worthwhile. In The Attic on Queen Street, Melanie has a full house: twin toddlers, a teenage stepdaughter, an estranged husband staying in the guest room, and a film crew that keeps discovering what happens when ghosts are not happy that you are in their home. As Melanie and Jack do their best to keep their nemesis, Marc Longo, from winning once and for all and stealing their home out from under them, they must also dig deep and remember who they are and why they married in the first place. As Melanie rediscovers herself, she also works to help a friend, Veronica, discover the truth about her sister’s murder and why Adrienne seems to be haunting their house.
At its heart, the Tradd Street series is all about accepting who you are, your flaws and your gifts, and using those gifts to help others. It is about opening your heart to others and learning that life is better when it is lived with other people. I first discovered Karen White’s books through the very first book in this series, The House on Tradd Street. It sounded intriguing, and I found that I couldn’t get enough of this series. Ghost stories and historical fiction hadn’t really been on my radar back in 2008, and yet here I was, loving a story that included both. These books helped me branch out in my reading and kindled a love for historical fiction that I still have today. I love seeing how the past affects the present, and Karen White deftly weaves the two together. The Attic on Queen Street is a wonderful addition to this series and gives readers a satisfying ending as we see these characters grow stronger together. Thankfully, though, this isn’t the last time we will see these characters, as a new spin off series is coming! If you enjoy a good story, where some things are a bit unexplainable and history is important, you will enjoy the Tradd Street series. While you could read The Attic on Queen Street first, I highly recommend starting at the beginning with The House on Tradd Street. You will better appreciate the growth of these characters and how their actions shape them along the way. Happy reading!

[Mia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Melanie has to solve two ghost stories in this final round.
I hated the previous book, but admit she did things properly this time. Everyone should admit that men feel tiny when women out do them. And we will continue to do so, take it or leave it.
Anyone who loves the series will also be excited to know a spin off is coming.

[Pat O’Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Karen White never disappoints. Looking forward to her next series

[Danielle B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Melanie Trenholm is devastated when her husband Jack asks for a separation. She is in the middle of raising twin toddlers, restarting a real estate career, and a historic home renovation when he drops this bomb on her. Melanie is preparing to try to win her husband back when author Marc Longo comes to them with a proposal. Marc wants to use their Tradd Street house as a filming location for the movie adaptation of his book. Jack jumps at the chance to help Marc and sees it as a chance to help to revive his writing career. Melanie sees it differently, and suspects that Marc has an ulterior motive.

Karen White delivers a great finale to the Tradd Street Series with THE ATTIC ON QUEEN STREET. The writing was superb and the pacing was just right. Charleston is one of my favorite places to visit so I loved the setting! If you are a fan of this series, you will probably love the finale!

Many thanks to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.