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Ghost: A Love Story
Mason Montgomery has had enough of his own self-pity and the never-ending traffic of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
After selling up and moving to Savannah, sinking most of his money into a condemned Victorian home in a down and out part of town, an accident leaves him with a secret no doctor would ever be able to explain.
He can see ghosts. And one ghost in particular—Francis, an enigmatic presence lingering in Savannah's sultry nights—feels more real than anyone Mason has ever known. But as their love deepens, Mason must confront a heartbreaking how can he hold onto someone who no longer belongs to this world?
A sweeping romance of fate, desire, and the undeniable pull between past and present, this unforgettable tale What if the greatest love of your life wasn't alive at all?
After selling up and moving to Savannah, sinking most of his money into a condemned Victorian home in a down and out part of town, an accident leaves him with a secret no doctor would ever be able to explain.
He can see ghosts. And one ghost in particular—Francis, an enigmatic presence lingering in Savannah's sultry nights—feels more real than anyone Mason has ever known. But as their love deepens, Mason must confront a heartbreaking how can he hold onto someone who no longer belongs to this world?
A sweeping romance of fate, desire, and the undeniable pull between past and present, this unforgettable tale What if the greatest love of your life wasn't alive at all?
449 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 13, 2025
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Max Vos
28 books268 followersMax Vos is best known for his ‘inappropriate’ side. Bringing readers a range of stories with an unexpected edge. His bestselling novel My Hero is a hot and steamy romance, while his banned book Going Home questions what you know of love. With something for everyone, there is a Max Vos book for you.
Creativity has been a lifelong passion for Max, who retired from being a chef in 2011 and turned to writing. His strong relationships with the women in his life influence his stories and Max’s Southern charm shines through. Each new book will give you something to explore and love.
Creativity has been a lifelong passion for Max, who retired from being a chef in 2011 and turned to writing. His strong relationships with the women in his life influence his stories and Max’s Southern charm shines through. Each new book will give you something to explore and love.
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December 18, 2025
Ghost: A Love Story is the sixteenth book by Max Vos and follows Mason Montgomery, a recently single carpenter that is trying to escape Atlanta due to the 1996 Olympics taking over the state. In Savannah, he finds a new home and new friends. Due to a freak accident during his first day there, Mason suddenly finds that he has the new found ability to see ghosts. More importantly, he has the ability to see the ghosts haunting his new home. With some luck (and a bit of brute force) Mason manages to rid the house of its aggressive ghost, leaving him with the calmer, more attractive ghost of Francis Watson. The two men bond, and quickly fall in love. With the help of Mason’s elderly neighbour Ellen (who is Francis’ last living relative, and can also see ghosts) they manage to help Francis move onto the afterlife.
The book started out well, a bit repetitive in places and with the odd grammatical error, but compelling. I was interested to know how the logistics of the ghosts would work in Vos’ universe and especially how the author would explore the relationship between someone who was living and someone who was dead. About half way through the book, however, things took a real nose dive. Spelling errors were everywhere, grammar was missing from the end of the characters speeches, and the formatting (at least with the EPub that I was gifted) was thrown off center completely after a list that Ellen made in the story. Scene breaks flip-flopped from starting normally, to having a large letter at the beginning. All of this added together just reads as a very unloved manuscript with minimal editing. Mason (in my opinion) was a very frustrating main character, there were constant repetitions of things that had already been discussed or agreed upon where he suddenly had no idea what was being talked about.
Even with heavy editing, the story would still feel drawn out and convoluted. There seemed to be far too much going on all the time. The book didn’t really give the reader enough depth or clarity to really get invested in the characters or the story. I also struggled to see the relevance of the ‘slavery’ sub-plot. Writing about slavery and the struggles of many Black Americans back in that era is something that absolutely should be explored and talked about in modern literature, but it shouldn’t be a sub-plot or trivialised in such a manner. Having talked to a few sensitivity readers on this subject, it was agreed that although it could have been like a very real situation (having slaves be grateful to their ‘masters’ for giving them a wage after slavery was banned), not exploring the families anger at being delegated the bottom of the proverbial ladder seems uninformed and as a story, the sub-plot didn’t seem necessary, nor did it feel like it was dealt with with the correct amount of weight for what it was discussing. It didn’t move the story along anywhere, and in my opinion, if the writer wanted to write that story, he should have done it separately and given it the time that it deserves.
The book started out well, a bit repetitive in places and with the odd grammatical error, but compelling. I was interested to know how the logistics of the ghosts would work in Vos’ universe and especially how the author would explore the relationship between someone who was living and someone who was dead. About half way through the book, however, things took a real nose dive. Spelling errors were everywhere, grammar was missing from the end of the characters speeches, and the formatting (at least with the EPub that I was gifted) was thrown off center completely after a list that Ellen made in the story. Scene breaks flip-flopped from starting normally, to having a large letter at the beginning. All of this added together just reads as a very unloved manuscript with minimal editing. Mason (in my opinion) was a very frustrating main character, there were constant repetitions of things that had already been discussed or agreed upon where he suddenly had no idea what was being talked about.
Even with heavy editing, the story would still feel drawn out and convoluted. There seemed to be far too much going on all the time. The book didn’t really give the reader enough depth or clarity to really get invested in the characters or the story. I also struggled to see the relevance of the ‘slavery’ sub-plot. Writing about slavery and the struggles of many Black Americans back in that era is something that absolutely should be explored and talked about in modern literature, but it shouldn’t be a sub-plot or trivialised in such a manner. Having talked to a few sensitivity readers on this subject, it was agreed that although it could have been like a very real situation (having slaves be grateful to their ‘masters’ for giving them a wage after slavery was banned), not exploring the families anger at being delegated the bottom of the proverbial ladder seems uninformed and as a story, the sub-plot didn’t seem necessary, nor did it feel like it was dealt with with the correct amount of weight for what it was discussing. It didn’t move the story along anywhere, and in my opinion, if the writer wanted to write that story, he should have done it separately and given it the time that it deserves.
September 11, 2025
Mason, a contractor, moves to Savannah to get a new start. His new purchased, dilapidated, Victorian home comes with unexpected guests, two ghosts. One, a woman, gives the impression of violence. The other is a handsome man who Mason is very attracted, to even if he is a ghost. He learns the man’s name is Francis and that he was murdered by his mother, the other ghost.
Compelling characters, and a few surprises made this a fun book even with the inevitable sadness. Mason and Francis held the greatest interest but side personalities really fleshed out the story. Mason’s beer guzzling buddies cornered all the snark. Nick, owner of the local grocery/deli played a very important role too, not to mention he supplied the beer. Ellen, her household, and unexpected cousins rounded out the cast.
This book was low key. A bit of mystery, community spirit, and acceptance kept the story from being too maudlin. There was, (surprisingly) some spice handled in a way I’ve not read before.
I’ve enjoyed several of this authors books and this is by far the gentlest I’ve read.
Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
Compelling characters, and a few surprises made this a fun book even with the inevitable sadness. Mason and Francis held the greatest interest but side personalities really fleshed out the story. Mason’s beer guzzling buddies cornered all the snark. Nick, owner of the local grocery/deli played a very important role too, not to mention he supplied the beer. Ellen, her household, and unexpected cousins rounded out the cast.
This book was low key. A bit of mystery, community spirit, and acceptance kept the story from being too maudlin. There was, (surprisingly) some spice handled in a way I’ve not read before.
I’ve enjoyed several of this authors books and this is by far the gentlest I’ve read.
Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
September 16, 2025
I am a long time lover of Max Vos' work. His stories always evoke emotion and make you think.
Ghost is a true love story. It has highs and lows that make you laugh, smile, sigh and cry. As someone lucky enough to have Beta read this book, I have had a chance to read it a couple of times. Each time I have found more things to love.
My honest opinion is: get ready to fall in love with characters who will charm you. Be prepared to look at the depth and breadth of love and consider all the possibilities. Basically, set aside a whole day to devour this book and then consider starting it again.
Ghost is a true love story. It has highs and lows that make you laugh, smile, sigh and cry. As someone lucky enough to have Beta read this book, I have had a chance to read it a couple of times. Each time I have found more things to love.
My honest opinion is: get ready to fall in love with characters who will charm you. Be prepared to look at the depth and breadth of love and consider all the possibilities. Basically, set aside a whole day to devour this book and then consider starting it again.
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