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Grave Devotion
She came to say “I do.” She didn’t expect the ghost or the body count.
Ryley St. James came to the island to get married.
Sun, sand, and vows in front of friends and family. That was the plan.
She didn’t expect the place to be haunted.
And she definitely didn’t expect a ghost to crash her party.
The dress is perfect. The vows are ready. The guest list includes psychics, FBI agents, and more sarcasm than champagne. But when a ghost girl no one invited latches on and starts making demands, the weekend spins straight into supernatural chaos.
Now Ryley’s dodging a spirit with an attitude, unraveling an old mystery, and trying to keep her dress blood-free. Without her reaper bracelet, she’s basically defenseless, and it’s going to take more than a sandcastle shovel to dig up the truth and the bones to send the dead party crasher into the light.
As the bodies start stacking up like some twisted scavenger hunt, Ryley has to solve the case before the island claims someone she loves. The dead don’t care about wedding vows.
And this time, the living may not be able to save her.
Ryley St. James came to the island to get married.
Sun, sand, and vows in front of friends and family. That was the plan.
She didn’t expect the place to be haunted.
And she definitely didn’t expect a ghost to crash her party.
The dress is perfect. The vows are ready. The guest list includes psychics, FBI agents, and more sarcasm than champagne. But when a ghost girl no one invited latches on and starts making demands, the weekend spins straight into supernatural chaos.
Now Ryley’s dodging a spirit with an attitude, unraveling an old mystery, and trying to keep her dress blood-free. Without her reaper bracelet, she’s basically defenseless, and it’s going to take more than a sandcastle shovel to dig up the truth and the bones to send the dead party crasher into the light.
As the bodies start stacking up like some twisted scavenger hunt, Ryley has to solve the case before the island claims someone she loves. The dead don’t care about wedding vows.
And this time, the living may not be able to save her.
- GenresMystery
236 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2025
127 people are currently reading
15 people want to read
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Kate Allenton
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July 23, 2025
Soooooo good. I LOVE this series. Ryley & Adler are such great characters. This series is amazing. It has it all…mystery, paranormal, characters that leap from the pages and an epic love story.
I can’t wait for more. I especially love how she brings characters from other stories together. I highly recommend this author. She is a favorite!
I can’t wait for more. I especially love how she brings characters from other stories together. I highly recommend this author. She is a favorite!
August 10, 2025
This book was great! It’s got mystique, an incredible mystery that I didn’t figure out although I did have my suspicions, a tight plot that had twists and turns, and even made me cry a couple of times. Just to be fair, I laughed too. Ryley’s comments were amusing and I don’t get tired of them.
In this installment of the series, Ryley and Adler are finally getting married. They’ve booked their wedding at an exotic tropical paradise, friends and family are there, everything is set until a ghost little girl makes herself known. That set the stage for chaos and drama. The tension screamed from the pages and had me flying to a most satisfying ending.
I felt bad for Adler more than once. He wants to protect Ryley and Josh (their adopted son), but he doesn’t have the abilities that they have. He can’t see ghosts or speak to them like they can. How can he protect them from something he cannot see? It isn’t stated in the story, but he had to feel as if it was an exercise in futility at times. He hung in there, though and trusted Ryley and never gave up his masculinity. I loved him and the sugary things he said.
This was a stellar read, but I really wanted some character descriptions. I read a lot of books and I can’t remember details like that from book to book, especially when some time has passed between releases. I know I sound like a broken record, but descriptions really do help me connect with the characters. Just saying…
*I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily left a review.
In this installment of the series, Ryley and Adler are finally getting married. They’ve booked their wedding at an exotic tropical paradise, friends and family are there, everything is set until a ghost little girl makes herself known. That set the stage for chaos and drama. The tension screamed from the pages and had me flying to a most satisfying ending.
I felt bad for Adler more than once. He wants to protect Ryley and Josh (their adopted son), but he doesn’t have the abilities that they have. He can’t see ghosts or speak to them like they can. How can he protect them from something he cannot see? It isn’t stated in the story, but he had to feel as if it was an exercise in futility at times. He hung in there, though and trusted Ryley and never gave up his masculinity. I loved him and the sugary things he said.
This was a stellar read, but I really wanted some character descriptions. I read a lot of books and I can’t remember details like that from book to book, especially when some time has passed between releases. I know I sound like a broken record, but descriptions really do help me connect with the characters. Just saying…
*I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily left a review.
August 17, 2025
What is a wedding without murder....or a ghost? Ryley and Adler are finally going to get married. Ryley chose their venue, a luxury resort, based on a destination magazine. She had never personally seen or visited Dolphin Bay. As they say, big mistake, huge, in fact. Ryley felt like the site felt "off" right from the start but was determined to make the best of it. Nothing was going to ruin her wedding.
It doesn't take long for the turmoil, crime or ghost to enter the picture. A great story that will have you turning the pages to see what catastrophe will follow next. You will wonder if the marriage will ever really happen. Will Ryley and Adler finally seal the deal? You will only find out by reading to the end, but it is worth the read and you will enjoy every page.
It doesn't take long for the turmoil, crime or ghost to enter the picture. A great story that will have you turning the pages to see what catastrophe will follow next. You will wonder if the marriage will ever really happen. Will Ryley and Adler finally seal the deal? You will only find out by reading to the end, but it is worth the read and you will enjoy every page.
August 2, 2025
Great series!
This series delivers on every level. It has a bit of everything romance, mystery, adventure, all served up with a paranormal twist. The characters are as interesting and unique as the storylines. I love the intertwined characters from the sister series. This appeals to me as it keeps the other series and characters fresh in your mind. Read the series and enjoy!
This series delivers on every level. It has a bit of everything romance, mystery, adventure, all served up with a paranormal twist. The characters are as interesting and unique as the storylines. I love the intertwined characters from the sister series. This appeals to me as it keeps the other series and characters fresh in your mind. Read the series and enjoy!
August 2, 2025
Great book!
Wow this book keeps you on the edge of your seat . I wasn’t sure what was going to happen next with Ryley ,Josh and Adler There were so many close calls for poor Ryley. I’m glad Adler and Ryley finally got married. It’s going to be interesting to see how things turn out for Josh.
Wow this book keeps you on the edge of your seat . I wasn’t sure what was going to happen next with Ryley ,Josh and Adler There were so many close calls for poor Ryley. I’m glad Adler and Ryley finally got married. It’s going to be interesting to see how things turn out for Josh.
August 3, 2025
This is a great series!
I’ve really enjoyed this series, and watching how everything unfolds. It’s packed with action and adventure, with some mystery tossed in to balance everything out. I’ve also read all the Cree series and the Savannah spin off. I can’t wait to see what happens in the future!
I’ve really enjoyed this series, and watching how everything unfolds. It’s packed with action and adventure, with some mystery tossed in to balance everything out. I’ve also read all the Cree series and the Savannah spin off. I can’t wait to see what happens in the future!
August 4, 2025
Awesome😄
Grave Devotion is an excellent addition to the Lost Souls Society series! Adler and Ryley finally make it to their wedding destination, but things are never easy for them and the family they have created. There’s nothing like a dead spirit, murder, and a hurricane to make their wedding a celebration! I’m now looking forward to the next book in the series!
Grave Devotion is an excellent addition to the Lost Souls Society series! Adler and Ryley finally make it to their wedding destination, but things are never easy for them and the family they have created. There’s nothing like a dead spirit, murder, and a hurricane to make their wedding a celebration! I’m now looking forward to the next book in the series!
August 9, 2025
Grave Devotion by Kate Allenton. (Lost Souls Society Book 7)
This is another great installment in this series. In my opinion this book 7, is not really a stand-alone book, this story continues the overall story arc in this series and sets up the next book. I liked the way that Josh was integrated into the family of the heart and at the end of the book, Josh was assured of his place in the lives of Adler and Riley. A nice read. For me this story is at 3 and half stars.
This is another great installment in this series. In my opinion this book 7, is not really a stand-alone book, this story continues the overall story arc in this series and sets up the next book. I liked the way that Josh was integrated into the family of the heart and at the end of the book, Josh was assured of his place in the lives of Adler and Riley. A nice read. For me this story is at 3 and half stars.
August 29, 2025
Not a bad paranormal cozy mystery
I enjoy this series. Paranormal events, sarcasm, love, sarcasm, humor, and more sarcasm. There were a couple loose ends from the plot, but overall the story flowed well. It got a big wordy at the end, and of course we have a , but wait! There’s more moment.
I enjoy this series. Paranormal events, sarcasm, love, sarcasm, humor, and more sarcasm. There were a couple loose ends from the plot, but overall the story flowed well. It got a big wordy at the end, and of course we have a , but wait! There’s more moment.
August 1, 2025
Just okay.
The ghost story was good. Josh was good. The rest of the book was meh. Too much filler regarding wedding prep and the destination, not enough action and ghosts. I was super excited for this book. What a let down.
The ghost story was good. Josh was good. The rest of the book was meh. Too much filler regarding wedding prep and the destination, not enough action and ghosts. I was super excited for this book. What a let down.
August 3, 2025
This was another excellent addition to this series. My only regret? It ended. Now, I have to wait for the next book to be written. I love this series. It's a seriously solid series. I highly recommend it.
August 4, 2025
A great series!
This is a fabulous series - I have thoroughly enjoyed every one. Aside from ghosts, there is romance, family and intrigue, all bundled together with a perfect amount of sass and sarcasm.
This is a fabulous series - I have thoroughly enjoyed every one. Aside from ghosts, there is romance, family and intrigue, all bundled together with a perfect amount of sass and sarcasm.
August 1, 2025
Rylie and Alex are getting married
The beach resort where they plan to marry is haunted. Before they marry they solve 3 murders and uncover smugglers in a hurricane.
The beach resort where they plan to marry is haunted. Before they marry they solve 3 murders and uncover smugglers in a hurricane.
August 19, 2025
lost souls society
Loved this series can’t wait for more with Ryley when is the next book due out please there isn’t a date
Loved this series can’t wait for more with Ryley when is the next book due out please there isn’t a date
August 21, 2025
My reading: 4 1/2 stars
September 23, 2025
Couldn’t put it down.
October 8, 2025
couldn’t stop reading
I enjoyed the series so much I couldn’t stop reading. Looking forward to more from Kate Allenton. Sad to see it end.
I enjoyed the series so much I couldn’t stop reading. Looking forward to more from Kate Allenton. Sad to see it end.
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