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The Ghosts of Greenville
Greenville was supposed to be quiet. It never is.
Devin Green keeps the old mountain hotel running in a ghost town that lives up to its name—especially as the anniversary of the deadly 1800s fire approaches. She swears she'll shut down early this year...until unexpected guests show up.
Suspended detective Courtney Rankin arrives hoping to disappear for a week—only to realize Devin is the woman she once shared a wild, anonymous night with in college. Her sister-in-law Kayla insists on staying; the town's haunted history is perfect research for her next novel.
At the same time, Gail Moretti and her daughter Katie flee an abusive husband with stolen diamonds they didn't know they had. Lost in the mountains, they're rescued by eighty-one-year-old Bea Jost, who leads them toward Greenville—trailing danger with every step.
Molly, the inn's aging keeper, can see the ghosts others can't. And she knows the spirits are split between protecting the living and unleashing another disaster.
As the fire's anniversary nears, the veil thins, the past claws forward, and a storm of living and dead converges on Greenville.
This year, the town won't go quietly—and neither will the people fighting to survive it.
Devin Green keeps the old mountain hotel running in a ghost town that lives up to its name—especially as the anniversary of the deadly 1800s fire approaches. She swears she'll shut down early this year...until unexpected guests show up.
Suspended detective Courtney Rankin arrives hoping to disappear for a week—only to realize Devin is the woman she once shared a wild, anonymous night with in college. Her sister-in-law Kayla insists on staying; the town's haunted history is perfect research for her next novel.
At the same time, Gail Moretti and her daughter Katie flee an abusive husband with stolen diamonds they didn't know they had. Lost in the mountains, they're rescued by eighty-one-year-old Bea Jost, who leads them toward Greenville—trailing danger with every step.
Molly, the inn's aging keeper, can see the ghosts others can't. And she knows the spirits are split between protecting the living and unleashing another disaster.
As the fire's anniversary nears, the veil thins, the past claws forward, and a storm of living and dead converges on Greenville.
This year, the town won't go quietly—and neither will the people fighting to survive it.
286 pages, Paperback
Published June 23, 2026
About the author
Gerri Hill
59 books1,607 followersGerri began writing lesbian romance as a way to amuse herself while snowed in one winter in the mountains of Colorado, and hasn’t looked back. Her first published work came in 2000 with One Summer Night. Many more romances have followed, with the occasional murder mystery in the mix.
Gerri’s love of nature and of being outdoors usually makes its way into her stories as her characters often find themselves in beautiful natural settings. When she isn’t writing, Gerri and her longtime partner, Diane, can be found at their home in East Texas, where their vegetable garden, orchard, and five acres of woods keep them busy. They share their lives with an ever-changing cast of furry friends.
Her favorite pastimes include camping, hiking, birdwatching (though she insists she doesn’t wear funny hats yet!), photography, and cooking. She collects things nature offers, like an unusual pinecone, colorful rocks, or an abandoned bird feather. Dawn is her favorite time of day, the moment right before sunrise...
"I love the morning... the beginning of a brand new day. Because even things that we know are unattainable flutter within our grasp. In the early morning—at that cusp of a new day—everything is possible."
Gerri’s love of nature and of being outdoors usually makes its way into her stories as her characters often find themselves in beautiful natural settings. When she isn’t writing, Gerri and her longtime partner, Diane, can be found at their home in East Texas, where their vegetable garden, orchard, and five acres of woods keep them busy. They share their lives with an ever-changing cast of furry friends.
Her favorite pastimes include camping, hiking, birdwatching (though she insists she doesn’t wear funny hats yet!), photography, and cooking. She collects things nature offers, like an unusual pinecone, colorful rocks, or an abandoned bird feather. Dawn is her favorite time of day, the moment right before sunrise...
"I love the morning... the beginning of a brand new day. Because even things that we know are unattainable flutter within our grasp. In the early morning—at that cusp of a new day—everything is possible."
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May 26, 2026
3.5⭐️ This was a fun paranormal book set in a mountain town in Colorado. the MCs, Devin and Courtney, were both interesting characters, especially Devin who grew up in the ghost town of Greenville. Courtney was a cop, who had met Devin 15 years ago in college. Bea an 81 year old woman who lives up in the mountains was my favorite character, she rescues Gail and her daughter. Bea leads them down the mountain to Greenville and they made the story much more interesting for me.
Molly was an added bonus to the ghost story, she was a surprise ro me.
I'm a huge fan of Gerri Hill, and this book was another smooth and easy read.
Thanks to Bella Books the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
Molly was an added bonus to the ghost story, she was a surprise ro me.
I'm a huge fan of Gerri Hill, and this book was another smooth and easy read.
Thanks to Bella Books the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
August 18, 2026
Not a fan of paranormal but in Gerri Hill's hands I buy into it. A densely layed book which are well weaved, all brought togther brilliantly, as you'd expect of the master. She's good! Recommended.
September 1, 2026
A fun read. I don’t think it’s the best of Hill’s paranormal books, but still very enjoyable and solid.
August 3, 2026
4 stars
This was a good paranormal mystery. Not the best ever, but Hill's ghost stories are always solid
This was a good paranormal mystery. Not the best ever, but Hill's ghost stories are always solid
September 6, 2026
Gerri Hill amazes me. She has 44 published works at last count and not one of them is the same. Yes - the women in them are nature lovers and have a dog, but beyond that they are each completely original. Kudos to her for that!
I really enjoyed this listen! Abby Craden - the voice of Gerri Hill - nailed all the character voices. Young, old, male, female… she can do it all.
While this isn’t horror-horror, it’s a suspenseful ghost story with a second chance romance. Hill never misses and she’s an auto-buy for me. Another winner from her.
I really enjoyed this listen! Abby Craden - the voice of Gerri Hill - nailed all the character voices. Young, old, male, female… she can do it all.
While this isn’t horror-horror, it’s a suspenseful ghost story with a second chance romance. Hill never misses and she’s an auto-buy for me. Another winner from her.
August 10, 2026
Gerri Hill takes what could easily have become an unwieldy collection of storylines and gives them a surprising amount of structural control. The Ghosts of Greenville brings together a historic fire, a haunted mountain town, a hotel filled with secrets, a suspended detective, a second chance at romance, a mother and daughter fleeing an abusive husband, stolen diamonds, and a group of ghosts with unfinished business. Rather than allowing these elements to compete for attention, Hill gradually reveals how they belong to the same story. The separate threads involving Devin and Courtney, Kayla’s interest in Greenville’s history, Gail and Katie’s desperate escape, and the supernatural history of the town are introduced clearly, developed independently, and then brought together organically. Nothing feels as though it has been inserted simply to give the story another twist. By the time the various characters and conflicts converge, the reader understands why they have all arrived in Greenville at this particular moment. The result is a story that feels carefully constructed without feeling overly plotted.
The historic fire provides the novel with its central thread and gives the supernatural elements a purpose beyond creating an eerie atmosphere. As the anniversary approaches, the past begins pressing more insistently into the present, and Hill steadily reveals more about what happened and why the dead remain connected to Greenville. She gives the supernatural world enough internal logic for readers to understand why the ghosts appear, why the anniversary matters, and why some spirits are protective while others are dangerous, without explaining away all of the mystery. The Gothic atmosphere works for the same reason. The mountains, isolation, aging hotel, approaching storm, and history of violence do not merely provide scenery; they create an environment that amplifies uncertainty and makes escape increasingly difficult. The ghosts themselves become extensions of the novel’s larger concerns. They are people who cannot move forward because something remains unresolved, creating an effective parallel with the living characters, many of whom are also being pursued by their own pasts.
That idea of unfinished business reaches into the characterization and romance as well. Courtney comes to Greenville hoping to disappear for a while, only to encounter Devin, the woman with whom she once shared an anonymous night in college. Their reunion gives the romance an emotional connection to the novel’s larger themes rather than making it feel like a separate love story tucked inside a thriller. Both women have something to confront, and the danger surrounding them forces them toward the vulnerability and connection they might otherwise avoid. Hill is equally effective with the supporting characters, who never feel like convenient pieces needed to move the plot forward. Their decisions, histories, fears, and relationships affect what happens, and their individual storylines ultimately contribute to the larger conflict. Even Gail and Katie’s flight from an abusive husband becomes part of the novel’s broader exploration of survival, freedom, and the possibility of beginning again. Hill’s characterization is particularly strong because she reveals people through what they do, notice, fear, and say rather than relying on lengthy explanations of who they are.
Hill also demonstrates considerable control over suspense and revelation. The approaching anniversary provides a natural countdown, while the novel continually shifts between what the characters know and what the reader knows. Surprises emerge from information that has already been planted rather than feeling random or artificially withheld, allowing earlier details to take on new meaning as the story progresses. The stolen diamonds are a good example. They initially appear to be a conventional thriller device, but their significance becomes more closely connected to the novel’s larger ideas about hardship, strength, and new beginnings. Hill’s use of the fire works similarly. It represents destruction and anger, but within a romance it can also suggest passion and desire, giving the central symbol more than one meaning. The closer the story moves toward its climax, the more these seemingly separate elements begin to reinforce one another. Knowledge increases, choices narrow, the supernatural danger intensifies, and the characters become increasingly unable to escape either the immediate threat or the histories that brought them there.
Ultimately, what makes The Ghosts of Greenville so effective is the cohesion beneath its complexity. Hill isn’t simply combining romance, suspense, historical mystery, and the supernatural. She uses each element to deepen the others. The town’s history gives the ghosts meaning; the ghosts embody the persistence of the past; the past creates both the mystery and the emotional conflicts; the romance echoes the theme of unfinished business; and the approaching anniversary provides the pressure that brings everything together. The climax successfully resolves the major external, historical, supernatural, romantic, and emotional conflicts without making the individual storylines feel disconnected. Most importantly, the novel understands that the living and the dead have more in common than might initially appear. Both are carrying things they have not been able to release. By allowing those threads to converge, Hill turns what could have been simply an entertaining ghost story into a thoughtful exploration of memory, grief, trauma, survival, love, forgiveness, and the possibility of beginning again. The ghosts may be the most obvious inhabitants of Greenville, but they are not the only ones haunted by what came before.
Final remarks…
With its atmospheric setting, carefully layered suspense, engaging romance, and supernatural mystery, The Ghosts of Greenville offers plenty for readers to sink their teeth into. Gerri Hill brings all of these elements together masterfully, creating a story that is both entertaining and more thoughtful than its ghostly premise might initially suggest. Readers who enjoy romance with a healthy dose of mystery, danger, history, and the supernatural will find plenty to appreciate here. Most of all, Hill reminds us that sometimes the only way to move forward is to finally confront what has been left behind.
Strengths…
Structural cohesion
Atmosphere
Characterization
Suspense
Thematic depth
The historic fire provides the novel with its central thread and gives the supernatural elements a purpose beyond creating an eerie atmosphere. As the anniversary approaches, the past begins pressing more insistently into the present, and Hill steadily reveals more about what happened and why the dead remain connected to Greenville. She gives the supernatural world enough internal logic for readers to understand why the ghosts appear, why the anniversary matters, and why some spirits are protective while others are dangerous, without explaining away all of the mystery. The Gothic atmosphere works for the same reason. The mountains, isolation, aging hotel, approaching storm, and history of violence do not merely provide scenery; they create an environment that amplifies uncertainty and makes escape increasingly difficult. The ghosts themselves become extensions of the novel’s larger concerns. They are people who cannot move forward because something remains unresolved, creating an effective parallel with the living characters, many of whom are also being pursued by their own pasts.
That idea of unfinished business reaches into the characterization and romance as well. Courtney comes to Greenville hoping to disappear for a while, only to encounter Devin, the woman with whom she once shared an anonymous night in college. Their reunion gives the romance an emotional connection to the novel’s larger themes rather than making it feel like a separate love story tucked inside a thriller. Both women have something to confront, and the danger surrounding them forces them toward the vulnerability and connection they might otherwise avoid. Hill is equally effective with the supporting characters, who never feel like convenient pieces needed to move the plot forward. Their decisions, histories, fears, and relationships affect what happens, and their individual storylines ultimately contribute to the larger conflict. Even Gail and Katie’s flight from an abusive husband becomes part of the novel’s broader exploration of survival, freedom, and the possibility of beginning again. Hill’s characterization is particularly strong because she reveals people through what they do, notice, fear, and say rather than relying on lengthy explanations of who they are.
Hill also demonstrates considerable control over suspense and revelation. The approaching anniversary provides a natural countdown, while the novel continually shifts between what the characters know and what the reader knows. Surprises emerge from information that has already been planted rather than feeling random or artificially withheld, allowing earlier details to take on new meaning as the story progresses. The stolen diamonds are a good example. They initially appear to be a conventional thriller device, but their significance becomes more closely connected to the novel’s larger ideas about hardship, strength, and new beginnings. Hill’s use of the fire works similarly. It represents destruction and anger, but within a romance it can also suggest passion and desire, giving the central symbol more than one meaning. The closer the story moves toward its climax, the more these seemingly separate elements begin to reinforce one another. Knowledge increases, choices narrow, the supernatural danger intensifies, and the characters become increasingly unable to escape either the immediate threat or the histories that brought them there.
Ultimately, what makes The Ghosts of Greenville so effective is the cohesion beneath its complexity. Hill isn’t simply combining romance, suspense, historical mystery, and the supernatural. She uses each element to deepen the others. The town’s history gives the ghosts meaning; the ghosts embody the persistence of the past; the past creates both the mystery and the emotional conflicts; the romance echoes the theme of unfinished business; and the approaching anniversary provides the pressure that brings everything together. The climax successfully resolves the major external, historical, supernatural, romantic, and emotional conflicts without making the individual storylines feel disconnected. Most importantly, the novel understands that the living and the dead have more in common than might initially appear. Both are carrying things they have not been able to release. By allowing those threads to converge, Hill turns what could have been simply an entertaining ghost story into a thoughtful exploration of memory, grief, trauma, survival, love, forgiveness, and the possibility of beginning again. The ghosts may be the most obvious inhabitants of Greenville, but they are not the only ones haunted by what came before.
Final remarks…
With its atmospheric setting, carefully layered suspense, engaging romance, and supernatural mystery, The Ghosts of Greenville offers plenty for readers to sink their teeth into. Gerri Hill brings all of these elements together masterfully, creating a story that is both entertaining and more thoughtful than its ghostly premise might initially suggest. Readers who enjoy romance with a healthy dose of mystery, danger, history, and the supernatural will find plenty to appreciate here. Most of all, Hill reminds us that sometimes the only way to move forward is to finally confront what has been left behind.
Strengths…
Structural cohesion
Atmosphere
Characterization
Suspense
Thematic depth
July 6, 2026
Wow, what a great story. Well written characters. And SPOOKY as hell:)
July 20, 2026
The title, The Ghosts of Greenville, is very fitting because the ghosts truly take center stage. Unfortunately, that also means the romance takes a back seat for much of the story.
The constant paranormal activity doesn't just drive the plot—it also gets a bit in the way of the romance sometimes. The two main characters barely get any time together, which was a bit disappointing. Especially since their one intimate encounter from fifteen years ago is built up so much throughout the book. I was expecting fireworks when history repeated itself, but instead it was little more than a fade-to-black moment.
The ghost story itself was engaging and genuinely creepy at times, although it became a bit chaotic toward the end.
The ending was quite happy, though also slightly implausible. But of course, that can happen with a paranormal book. 😉
The constant paranormal activity doesn't just drive the plot—it also gets a bit in the way of the romance sometimes. The two main characters barely get any time together, which was a bit disappointing. Especially since their one intimate encounter from fifteen years ago is built up so much throughout the book. I was expecting fireworks when history repeated itself, but instead it was little more than a fade-to-black moment.
The ghost story itself was engaging and genuinely creepy at times, although it became a bit chaotic toward the end.
The ending was quite happy, though also slightly implausible. But of course, that can happen with a paranormal book. 😉
July 22, 2026
The Ghosts of Greenville
I am a huge Gerri Hill fan! She's one author that I would want to read ALL her books, but also don't want to because I don't want to run out of her books to read. And I don't even know why that's an issue because I have re-read most of her stuff a. lot. of. times!!
This new one is so good - again, wanted to breeze through it in a day, but also wanted to make it last. Thrilling, exciting, creepy, heartwarming, and at times, infuriating (sometimes I wish I could 👊 a character). By the end, I was on the edge of my seat!
I am a huge Gerri Hill fan! She's one author that I would want to read ALL her books, but also don't want to because I don't want to run out of her books to read. And I don't even know why that's an issue because I have re-read most of her stuff a. lot. of. times!!
This new one is so good - again, wanted to breeze through it in a day, but also wanted to make it last. Thrilling, exciting, creepy, heartwarming, and at times, infuriating (sometimes I wish I could 👊 a character). By the end, I was on the edge of my seat!
July 1, 2026
I am so glad Gerri Hill is back, it was a long while since her last book. When I first saw this one, I thought it was going to be a comeback for CJ and Paige - since they're the ones with ghosts in the "Gerri Hill Universe" - but this one was fine too. I liked this one, mainly because it is written by Gerri Hill, she is on my shortlist of must-read authors. The story building, the pacing, especially how all the characters started connecting and then Molly, it was all really good and well-written, obviously.
But I also didn't overly enjoy this one and that is because of the many POVs - I feel like when there are many POVs, the focus on the MCs, is usually less deep. And that was the issue for me here. It was still a good read.
But I also didn't overly enjoy this one and that is because of the many POVs - I feel like when there are many POVs, the focus on the MCs, is usually less deep. And that was the issue for me here. It was still a good read.
July 9, 2026
Wouldn't have guessed this story
This had twists,surprise characters and surprise mysteries. The question is.... Are ghosts real? This is definitely worth the read! Gerri Hill doesn't disappoint.
This had twists,surprise characters and surprise mysteries. The question is.... Are ghosts real? This is definitely worth the read! Gerri Hill doesn't disappoint.
September 24, 2026
Great Sapphic ghost story!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Devin Green and her brother, Michael, run an old hotel, cafe, and saloon, in the mountains of Colorado in a small town called Greenville. The town is considered a ghost town with evidence to support the name. Every year they shut down for the winter the week prior to anniversary of a deadly 1800s fire. This year they receive a reservation for a party of a three for that week and decide to stay open one week longer than usual.
Kayla Rankin, a writer, and her husband Joey have made the reservation at the Greenville haunted hotel to gather research for a book. Joey's sister, Courtney Rankin, is a detective in Colorado Springs, and she is suspended for a month due to an incident with her police partner. Courtney decides to tag along for the week's activities in Greenville. When Courtney and her family arrive at the hotel, Courtney quickly realizes that Devin is the woman that she had an incredibly memorable one-night stand with fifteen years ago during the end of their college careers.
During the same timeframe, Gail Moretti and her daughter Katie leave her abusive husband, Tony, unbeknownst to them, with stolen diamonds. They leave Cripple Creek, ditch a vehicle, and then begin hiking in the Colorado mountains. They eventually get lost and are rescued by eighty-one-year-old Bea Jost, and her dog Cody, who leads them to Greenville.
Molly is the hotel's aging innkeeper and like a grandmother to Devine and Michael. Molly can also see and talk with the ghosts who haunt the hotel and saloon. Molly also knows that the spirits are getting restless as the fire's anniversary approaches.
This book covers several genres including horror, mystery, and romance. Not being a typical horror genre reader, I make an exception for Gerri Hill books. This was an incredibly well-crafted story that merged multiple storylines into the events that eventually unfold in Greenville on the anniversary of the 1800s fire. The events are surreal and dreamlike, yet the characters work together to battle good versus evil and hope for the best to prevail. In addition to the events that unfold around the anniversary, Devine and Courtney reunite amid all of the bizarre ongoings in the town. Although the romance is secondary, there was a strong connection between these two characters that came to life during the story.
Overall, this was brilliant story by Gerri Hill with very creative storytelling. As I was reading this book, I was constantly amazed that an author who can make a reader cry reading "The Apple Diary" or "The Secret Pond", that can have a reader contemplating who-dun-it while reading "Red Tide at Heron Bay", can also write this horror masterpiece. Gerri Hill is truly a very diverse author. 5 🌟stars
I received an ARC from Bella Books in exchange for an honest review.
Kayla Rankin, a writer, and her husband Joey have made the reservation at the Greenville haunted hotel to gather research for a book. Joey's sister, Courtney Rankin, is a detective in Colorado Springs, and she is suspended for a month due to an incident with her police partner. Courtney decides to tag along for the week's activities in Greenville. When Courtney and her family arrive at the hotel, Courtney quickly realizes that Devin is the woman that she had an incredibly memorable one-night stand with fifteen years ago during the end of their college careers.
During the same timeframe, Gail Moretti and her daughter Katie leave her abusive husband, Tony, unbeknownst to them, with stolen diamonds. They leave Cripple Creek, ditch a vehicle, and then begin hiking in the Colorado mountains. They eventually get lost and are rescued by eighty-one-year-old Bea Jost, and her dog Cody, who leads them to Greenville.
Molly is the hotel's aging innkeeper and like a grandmother to Devine and Michael. Molly can also see and talk with the ghosts who haunt the hotel and saloon. Molly also knows that the spirits are getting restless as the fire's anniversary approaches.
This book covers several genres including horror, mystery, and romance. Not being a typical horror genre reader, I make an exception for Gerri Hill books. This was an incredibly well-crafted story that merged multiple storylines into the events that eventually unfold in Greenville on the anniversary of the 1800s fire. The events are surreal and dreamlike, yet the characters work together to battle good versus evil and hope for the best to prevail. In addition to the events that unfold around the anniversary, Devine and Courtney reunite amid all of the bizarre ongoings in the town. Although the romance is secondary, there was a strong connection between these two characters that came to life during the story.
Overall, this was brilliant story by Gerri Hill with very creative storytelling. As I was reading this book, I was constantly amazed that an author who can make a reader cry reading "The Apple Diary" or "The Secret Pond", that can have a reader contemplating who-dun-it while reading "Red Tide at Heron Bay", can also write this horror masterpiece. Gerri Hill is truly a very diverse author. 5 🌟stars
I received an ARC from Bella Books in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
The Ghosts of Greenville is a story full of ghosts that just needs to be read around a campfire at night with everyone wrapped in blankets and sipping hot chocolates. I really really enjoyed this one.
In The Ghosts of Greenville Gerri Hill brings together an eclectic group of people in the remote mountain ghost town of Greenville. First there is Devin and Michael Green, a brother and sister team running the local haunted hotel and cafe with the support of Molly, a grandmotherly figure in their lives......oh and surrounded by a bunch of ghosts. Then we have Courtney Rankin, a detective from Colorado Springs who has been suspended from her job for a month and is convinced by her sister and brother-in-law to take the opportunity to join them on a week-long trip to Greenville. Little does she realise that visiting Greenville will find her crossing paths with Devin, Courtney's one-night-stand from her college days. Before long they are all joined by Gail Moreeti and her 8-year-old daughter Katie who are fleeing from Gail's abusive husband when they get lost in the wilderness near Greenville. Stumbling across 81-year-old Bea and her dog Cody leads to Bea helping them find their way into Greenville.
What follows is a wonderfully spooky story of the fight to survive while hiding from Gail's abusive ex who has been trailing Gail and Katie through the wilderness, a war of good vs evil between the resident ghosts that takes place on the anniversary of a historic fire that destroyed part of the town. Meanwhile Courtney and Devin can't ignore the fact that their college-days spark of connection is still there and can't be ignored, despite all the chaos going on around them.
The Ghosts of Greenville is a brilliant story with some wonderful twists and turns that totally kept me turning the pages until there were no more pages to turn. Gerri Hill has really delivered with this one and I cannot wait for it to come out in Audio.
I am grateful to Gerri Hill and Bella Books for providing me with an ARC copy of The Ghosts of Greenville and am leaving this review voluntarily.
In The Ghosts of Greenville Gerri Hill brings together an eclectic group of people in the remote mountain ghost town of Greenville. First there is Devin and Michael Green, a brother and sister team running the local haunted hotel and cafe with the support of Molly, a grandmotherly figure in their lives......oh and surrounded by a bunch of ghosts. Then we have Courtney Rankin, a detective from Colorado Springs who has been suspended from her job for a month and is convinced by her sister and brother-in-law to take the opportunity to join them on a week-long trip to Greenville. Little does she realise that visiting Greenville will find her crossing paths with Devin, Courtney's one-night-stand from her college days. Before long they are all joined by Gail Moreeti and her 8-year-old daughter Katie who are fleeing from Gail's abusive husband when they get lost in the wilderness near Greenville. Stumbling across 81-year-old Bea and her dog Cody leads to Bea helping them find their way into Greenville.
What follows is a wonderfully spooky story of the fight to survive while hiding from Gail's abusive ex who has been trailing Gail and Katie through the wilderness, a war of good vs evil between the resident ghosts that takes place on the anniversary of a historic fire that destroyed part of the town. Meanwhile Courtney and Devin can't ignore the fact that their college-days spark of connection is still there and can't be ignored, despite all the chaos going on around them.
The Ghosts of Greenville is a brilliant story with some wonderful twists and turns that totally kept me turning the pages until there were no more pages to turn. Gerri Hill has really delivered with this one and I cannot wait for it to come out in Audio.
I am grateful to Gerri Hill and Bella Books for providing me with an ARC copy of The Ghosts of Greenville and am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 13, 2026
I am always happy to read a Gerri Hill novel. And if it is a paranormal suspense, all the better. Especially when it is genuinely creepy.
Devin and Michael Green own an abandoned mining town in the Colorado mountains. They open up the hotel and cafe for summer hikers and fishing groups. Their last guests of the season include Courtney Rankin, a police detective on administrative leave, and her brother Joey and wife Kayla. Kayla is looking hoping the ghost town gives her inspiration for a novel.. It turns out Courtney and Devin had an unforgettable one night stand fifteen years ago while in college. Three more arrive in town seeking safety. Bea is a delightful 81 year old who loves the mountains and Gail who is escaping an abusive marriage with her young daughter.
The town is indeed haunted. There are stories about bells ringing at the church, footsteps on the upper floor of the hotel. And of course a saloon piano that plays occasionally. And don’t forget grandma like Molly, who actually interacts with the spirits. Everything is leading up to the anniversary of a fire that burned down half the town in the 1800s. What will happen this year?
This was such a fun adventure. A second chance romance is a small part of the plot but adds to it. I liked the legends and how they play into the story. And the modern day peril works as well. The pace is fast with the story taking place in less than a week. There isn’t a lot of character development but I knew something about every person. There is some repetition as events have to be explained to others who weren’t experiencing them. I did find the ending to be predictable but Hill ties up things nicely. Thank you to the author and Bella Books for the eARC and I am leaving an honest review.
Devin and Michael Green own an abandoned mining town in the Colorado mountains. They open up the hotel and cafe for summer hikers and fishing groups. Their last guests of the season include Courtney Rankin, a police detective on administrative leave, and her brother Joey and wife Kayla. Kayla is looking hoping the ghost town gives her inspiration for a novel.. It turns out Courtney and Devin had an unforgettable one night stand fifteen years ago while in college. Three more arrive in town seeking safety. Bea is a delightful 81 year old who loves the mountains and Gail who is escaping an abusive marriage with her young daughter.
The town is indeed haunted. There are stories about bells ringing at the church, footsteps on the upper floor of the hotel. And of course a saloon piano that plays occasionally. And don’t forget grandma like Molly, who actually interacts with the spirits. Everything is leading up to the anniversary of a fire that burned down half the town in the 1800s. What will happen this year?
This was such a fun adventure. A second chance romance is a small part of the plot but adds to it. I liked the legends and how they play into the story. And the modern day peril works as well. The pace is fast with the story taking place in less than a week. There isn’t a lot of character development but I knew something about every person. There is some repetition as events have to be explained to others who weren’t experiencing them. I did find the ending to be predictable but Hill ties up things nicely. Thank you to the author and Bella Books for the eARC and I am leaving an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Ghosts, mayhem, mountains
Gerri Hill brings us up into the mountains of Colorado to the isolated and sparsely populated ghost town of Greenville: I loved the setting, the scenery, the close-knit community and the characters.
Against this backdrop an unusual genre mix which was fun to read is unfolding: a slow-burn, second-chance romance, a large pinch of suspense and a paranormal ghost story.
Devin Green has deep roots in Greenville. 80 year old Bea, my favorite character, has a deep love for her cabin high-up in the mountains. Their love for the secluded mountains and in Devin‘s case also for the town are the steady heartbeat of the story.
Courtney tags along when her brother and his wife, a writer collecting material for a book, visit the town. Lo and behold Devin is her magic one night stand from back when and the one who got away. A slow burn and comfortable vibes are following. Gail (with her small daughter) tries to escape her abusive husband by trekking through the mountains. It adds the momentum of how difficult such an escape can be.
All comes to a head when everyone comes to Greenville and the ghosts haunting the town decide on mayhem.
Gerri Hill pulls the story off easily. Her writing is smooth and she brings all threads smoothly together.
I received an ARC. The review is left voluntarily.
Gerri Hill brings us up into the mountains of Colorado to the isolated and sparsely populated ghost town of Greenville: I loved the setting, the scenery, the close-knit community and the characters.
Against this backdrop an unusual genre mix which was fun to read is unfolding: a slow-burn, second-chance romance, a large pinch of suspense and a paranormal ghost story.
Devin Green has deep roots in Greenville. 80 year old Bea, my favorite character, has a deep love for her cabin high-up in the mountains. Their love for the secluded mountains and in Devin‘s case also for the town are the steady heartbeat of the story.
Courtney tags along when her brother and his wife, a writer collecting material for a book, visit the town. Lo and behold Devin is her magic one night stand from back when and the one who got away. A slow burn and comfortable vibes are following. Gail (with her small daughter) tries to escape her abusive husband by trekking through the mountains. It adds the momentum of how difficult such an escape can be.
All comes to a head when everyone comes to Greenville and the ghosts haunting the town decide on mayhem.
Gerri Hill pulls the story off easily. Her writing is smooth and she brings all threads smoothly together.
I received an ARC. The review is left voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
would like to thank bella books for letting me read this very excting book
a haunted town
suspended police officer
a runaway mother and child
abusive man after whats rightfully his...
this has all the elements for a great read .... and it hits the spot just right ... with the hauntings and the ghosts but it was the people that made you continuing reading... it was their stories that gripped you as they all came together in the town
where the man was threatening to kill his wife and daughter and for what... for escaping him
and it was how as the people came together and they fought to stay safe and get through whatever was happening around the town with the anniversary that saw ghostly going on more than normal
well why wasnt i going to lose a night sleep reading this one to see how it ended.... i was gripped enough that i didnt want to sleep plus it was about ghosts and did i really want to sleep....
but ohhh man it was a great read and i am fast becoming a big fan of this author...cant wait for the next book
a haunted town
suspended police officer
a runaway mother and child
abusive man after whats rightfully his...
this has all the elements for a great read .... and it hits the spot just right ... with the hauntings and the ghosts but it was the people that made you continuing reading... it was their stories that gripped you as they all came together in the town
where the man was threatening to kill his wife and daughter and for what... for escaping him
and it was how as the people came together and they fought to stay safe and get through whatever was happening around the town with the anniversary that saw ghostly going on more than normal
well why wasnt i going to lose a night sleep reading this one to see how it ended.... i was gripped enough that i didnt want to sleep plus it was about ghosts and did i really want to sleep....
but ohhh man it was a great read and i am fast becoming a big fan of this author...cant wait for the next book
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I hadn't read any Gerri Hill before so decided it was time to broaden my horizons. What better way than to read about ghosts.
The start of the book I found a bit disjointed - there were a number of stories and characters being introduced in relatively quick succession with no obvious connections other than they were all going to (presumably) end up in Greenville. But I persevered, and it paid off.
The main action is all centred around Greenville - a literal ghost town. The hotel stays open for an extra week at the end of the season as they had guests who wanted to book then as one of them wants to do research for a ghost/horror story - and maybe they wished they had chosen another week to visit.
The second half of the book, when the stories all came together and the action was happening was good. The strands played out well together and you could see what was going to happen with each character before it hit.
Thanks to the publisher for the ARC this is a voluntary and honest review
The start of the book I found a bit disjointed - there were a number of stories and characters being introduced in relatively quick succession with no obvious connections other than they were all going to (presumably) end up in Greenville. But I persevered, and it paid off.
The main action is all centred around Greenville - a literal ghost town. The hotel stays open for an extra week at the end of the season as they had guests who wanted to book then as one of them wants to do research for a ghost/horror story - and maybe they wished they had chosen another week to visit.
The second half of the book, when the stories all came together and the action was happening was good. The strands played out well together and you could see what was going to happen with each character before it hit.
Thanks to the publisher for the ARC this is a voluntary and honest review
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Gerri Hill is one of my favorite authors but ghost stories are not for me.
I also felt the writing was very different from her usual style. This felt very juvenile. The romance was mild and surprisingly with no chemistry even though they were supposed to have this magnetic attraction.
The ghost stuff was scary...if ghost stuff scares you.
The ending is predictable.
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I also felt the writing was very different from her usual style. This felt very juvenile. The romance was mild and surprisingly with no chemistry even though they were supposed to have this magnetic attraction.
The ghost stuff was scary...if ghost stuff scares you.
The ending is predictable.
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 29, 2026
Loved this book
As usual, I loved this book. Caricatures in the book were deep a diverse in age and view points. The romance was beautiful. The only problem I have
is that I can't put tbe.book down and am too quickly finished.. I look forward to the next one!
As usual, I loved this book. Caricatures in the book were deep a diverse in age and view points. The romance was beautiful. The only problem I have
is that I can't put tbe.book down and am too quickly finished.. I look forward to the next one!
July 13, 2026
This book feels more like a ghost story where the two main characters just happen to be lesbians. Nonetheless, it's still a great read. It's the kind of haunted story Gerri Hill does best, creepy enough to send chills down your spine, but balanced with plenty of witty banter. I just wish there had been more of Devin and Courtney. I think if you like the TV series Ghosts, you'll enjoy this book.
July 26, 2026
This was my first Horror book, and first read by author Gerri Hill. I really enjoyed this book. The ghosts were fun and scary. I enjoyed the characters stories also, the main character was strong and sensitive to the others and the situation. The romance was also nice, both characters knowing and accidently both waiting for each other was sweet.
June 27, 2026
I recommend this book
This book was exciting ghosts good and bad. This book kept my interest from beginning to end. I really enjoyed this book. I can always count on the author for a great book. Thanks
This book was exciting ghosts good and bad. This book kept my interest from beginning to end. I really enjoyed this book. I can always count on the author for a great book. Thanks
August 13, 2026
This surprised me because it came with so many characters, which is uncommon for a Gerri Hill story. More characters meant that they were a little more superficial than usual, but the story was still interesting and thrilling
June 27, 2026
4 stars
June 27, 2026
Greenville
Another great book from Geri Hills. Like the wine her writing improves with time. Thank you fora interesting , different and wonderful book. Keep the good work.
Another great book from Geri Hills. Like the wine her writing improves with time. Thank you fora interesting , different and wonderful book. Keep the good work.
July 14, 2026
Half of the material is repetitive and overly verbose
October 4, 2026
Yet another gem from Gerri Hill, it was packed with so much suspense I didn't want to put the book down!
July 6, 2026
**Updated: 7/28/26 - It's currently Amazon's #1 Bestseller in LGBTQ+ Mystery!! WOOT!
Ahh..Gerri and Abby together again, YESSS!!
I had such a blast reading tGoG because Gerri knows how to write some chills in my fav genre - horror/supernatural!! She hadn't written anything supernatural for a while so I was positively thrilled when this book was announced. As always, Gerri never disappoints! Needless to say, tGoG is a pure, unadulterated ghost story. I ate it up in one seating!
Now with Abby bringing all the characters to life (no pun intended!) with Gerri's signature humour, camaraderie, romance, [underrated] action sequences and richly descriptive scenes, makes this brilliantly weaved ghost story feel all the more acute!
Gerri's story performed by Abby = always perfection. End of. I'm looking forward to their next collab (hopefully!)!
Read the book! Listen to the audiobook!
Ahh..Gerri and Abby together again, YESSS!!
I had such a blast reading tGoG because Gerri knows how to write some chills in my fav genre - horror/supernatural!! She hadn't written anything supernatural for a while so I was positively thrilled when this book was announced. As always, Gerri never disappoints! Needless to say, tGoG is a pure, unadulterated ghost story. I ate it up in one seating!
Now with Abby bringing all the characters to life (no pun intended!) with Gerri's signature humour, camaraderie, romance, [underrated] action sequences and richly descriptive scenes, makes this brilliantly weaved ghost story feel all the more acute!
Gerri's story performed by Abby = always perfection. End of. I'm looking forward to their next collab (hopefully!)!
Read the book! Listen to the audiobook!
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