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Ashton Grove Werewolves #1
Moonlight Haunting
One hot werewolf. One determined ghost. And a witch with a choice...
A werewolf and a ghost both threaten to be Cassie’s undoing. While one is all hot and spice, the other is cold and ice. The werewolf and ghost couldn’t be more different if they tried. The one thing they shared was each stealing a piece of Cassie’s heart.
Her best friend, Matt, might be a ghost, but she never had to guess where she stood with him. When she meets the hunky werewolf, Cole, he throws her world into a tailspin. With her thoughts consumed by Matt, she tries to remain open to her feelings for Cole, wanting desperately to have a normal life, as normal as a psychic witch can have.
Cole hasn’t told Cassie his dark secret, that he’s a werewolf. He hasn’t had a steady relationship in over a year, but with Cassie things just seem to fall into place. He’s drawn to her unlike any other woman and he wonders if she could be his destined mate. Will Cassie be able to handle the truth? Or will the fact that he turns furry turn her off...
But with ghosts popping up here and there and a friend bent on causing trouble, can Cassie and Cole have a real shot at a relationship? Or will their budding romance be torn apart before it can really get started?
Cassie has a choice to make. Will she choose the hottest werewolf of all, or the ghost of her dreams?
*Note: this story was previously released under another title and has been revised. It is an 83,000 word novel.
Also available in the Ashton Grove Werewolves Series:
Moonlight Protector
Moonlight Hero
Moonlight Guardian
Moonlight Champion
Moonlight Savior
Moonlight Warrior
Moonlight Angel
Moonlight Drifter
An Ashton Grove Thanksgiving
An Ashton Grove Christmas
A werewolf and a ghost both threaten to be Cassie’s undoing. While one is all hot and spice, the other is cold and ice. The werewolf and ghost couldn’t be more different if they tried. The one thing they shared was each stealing a piece of Cassie’s heart.
Her best friend, Matt, might be a ghost, but she never had to guess where she stood with him. When she meets the hunky werewolf, Cole, he throws her world into a tailspin. With her thoughts consumed by Matt, she tries to remain open to her feelings for Cole, wanting desperately to have a normal life, as normal as a psychic witch can have.
Cole hasn’t told Cassie his dark secret, that he’s a werewolf. He hasn’t had a steady relationship in over a year, but with Cassie things just seem to fall into place. He’s drawn to her unlike any other woman and he wonders if she could be his destined mate. Will Cassie be able to handle the truth? Or will the fact that he turns furry turn her off...
But with ghosts popping up here and there and a friend bent on causing trouble, can Cassie and Cole have a real shot at a relationship? Or will their budding romance be torn apart before it can really get started?
Cassie has a choice to make. Will she choose the hottest werewolf of all, or the ghost of her dreams?
*Note: this story was previously released under another title and has been revised. It is an 83,000 word novel.
Also available in the Ashton Grove Werewolves Series:
Moonlight Protector
Moonlight Hero
Moonlight Guardian
Moonlight Champion
Moonlight Savior
Moonlight Warrior
Moonlight Angel
Moonlight Drifter
An Ashton Grove Thanksgiving
An Ashton Grove Christmas
240 pages, ebook
First published August 25, 2009
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Jessica Coulter Smith
233 books271 followersJessica Coulter Smith is an acclaimed romance writer with a passion for storytelling. Her works showcase the power of love and its ability to transcend boundaries, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide. With a unique writing style and perspective, Jessica continues to inspire and entertain readers from all walks of life.
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February 8, 2016
This was a surprisingly good paranormal read. It wasn't strictly a shifter book, in fact, it was minor compared to the other paranormal elements that moved the story along. I liked watching the main character develop as the book progressed. There was a HEA, although a little unrealistic, but sweet. The next book is told by another character, but I hope we get some resolution to this storyline. Five glittery stars!
April 30, 2019
Struggle to finish
This felt like a first story from a very young author. There were so many unlikely things created just to force plot that I really had to work just to finish it. These college kids/adults go to some kind of summer camp for grown ups. Apparently each person has to have their own bedroom so the h is forced to stay in a cabin with three unknown guys because there were no three bedroom cabins left. The h’s best friend inexplicably turns into her nemesis. This is all in the first chapter. I think with experience and a good editor there is some potential for this author. But by the fifth or sixth chapter of this book I found myself skimming.
This felt like a first story from a very young author. There were so many unlikely things created just to force plot that I really had to work just to finish it. These college kids/adults go to some kind of summer camp for grown ups. Apparently each person has to have their own bedroom so the h is forced to stay in a cabin with three unknown guys because there were no three bedroom cabins left. The h’s best friend inexplicably turns into her nemesis. This is all in the first chapter. I think with experience and a good editor there is some potential for this author. But by the fifth or sixth chapter of this book I found myself skimming.
September 30, 2018
Should have been rated for young tee.n not young adult. If you lose the make out scenes.
A decent book. Way too young for me though. I just couldn't stay with it. I lasted 8 chapters but it took me forever and 2 other books.
A decent book. Way too young for me though. I just couldn't stay with it. I lasted 8 chapters but it took me forever and 2 other books.
November 4, 2022
I really had to push to finish this book. If it hadn't been an audiobook, I would have skimmed through till the end, but I was stuck having to listen. The only reason that I read the whole book was to find out the relevance of a very long description of a dream/vision that Cassie had (further spoiler: not too much). There were some parts that were overly detailed (like descriptions of showering, brushing teeth, make-up, signing papers etc.). There were other parts that made me cringe or roll my eyes.
Three women go on a girls' getaway and never spend any time alone together. Cassie meets Cole and it seems to be insta love between them; they have to stand up to one of Cassie's friends and one of Cole's brothers to make their relationship work. There is no compelling reason given why the friend turns on Cassie. It's just to create drama. Then when it looks like Cole and Cassie may have an HEA, Matt walks in on them in the middle of hanky panky, Cassie goes off with him, and there are no recriminations, no fighting, no ill will from Cole. I will refrain from saying more about the plot. It's possible that some of my irritation is due to the narrator, for some mispronunciations and her narration style/voice in general. This book gets two stars because it's the author's first publication. The good news is that the author's books improve over time.
Three women go on a girls' getaway and never spend any time alone together. Cassie meets Cole and it seems to be insta love between them; they have to stand up to one of Cassie's friends and one of Cole's brothers to make their relationship work. There is no compelling reason given why the friend turns on Cassie. It's just to create drama. Then when it looks like Cole and Cassie may have an HEA, Matt walks in on them in the middle of hanky panky, Cassie goes off with him, and there are no recriminations, no fighting, no ill will from Cole. I will refrain from saying more about the plot. It's possible that some of my irritation is due to the narrator, for some mispronunciations and her narration style/voice in general. This book gets two stars because it's the author's first publication. The good news is that the author's books improve over time.
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August 31, 2020
Cassie is a psychic in Ashton Grove whose best friend happens to be a hot ghost, Matt! While on a trip with girlfriends, she meets Cole. Who also happens to be a hot werewolf. Poor Cassie! What should she do? Well, you should read the book to get all the answers.
Shape shifter/Paranormal books are usually not my thing, but it’s growing on me as a genre. I like the fast paced nature of this book. How many times do you get bored because an author belabors a point over and over. Not this author! She gets to the point! Love this story.
Shape shifter/Paranormal books are usually not my thing, but it’s growing on me as a genre. I like the fast paced nature of this book. How many times do you get bored because an author belabors a point over and over. Not this author! She gets to the point! Love this story.
January 13, 2021
Moonlight Haunting
Love Love this paranormal book from author Jessica Coulter Smith. The way she write and connect us to her books are beyond amazing. I'm always finding new ways she surprises us readers in her books, and with these characters she did exactly that, characters are amazingly well connected physically and emotionally, they make you feel happy and sad but mostly happy, this is a great job well done.
Love Love this paranormal book from author Jessica Coulter Smith. The way she write and connect us to her books are beyond amazing. I'm always finding new ways she surprises us readers in her books, and with these characters she did exactly that, characters are amazingly well connected physically and emotionally, they make you feel happy and sad but mostly happy, this is a great job well done.
Did Not Finish
April 20, 2021DNF at about 20%.
The villain so far is supposedly Cassie's best friend, but what she really is is a villainized sexual woman. Reinforcing the idea that all women, outside of the virginal, are threats, enemies and competitors for a man's attention. I cannot stress how much I HATE this trope in books. But I was determined to soldier on. But when the hero's brother sexually assaulted the heroine and no one did anything more than chastise him, I decided to just quite before it can get worse.
The villain so far is supposedly Cassie's best friend, but what she really is is a villainized sexual woman. Reinforcing the idea that all women, outside of the virginal, are threats, enemies and competitors for a man's attention. I cannot stress how much I HATE this trope in books. But I was determined to soldier on. But when the hero's brother sexually assaulted the heroine and no one did anything more than chastise him, I decided to just quite before it can get worse.
January 19, 2021
Loved this book
I was expecting to read that the werewolf found his mate. But wow...I got whiplash from the unexpected turn of events. This story is very unusual. Never read anything like it. I was intrigued and taking for a rollercoaster ride throughout the story. Loved the main characters, hated some of the side characters. Got me emotionally involved. Great book.
I was expecting to read that the werewolf found his mate. But wow...I got whiplash from the unexpected turn of events. This story is very unusual. Never read anything like it. I was intrigued and taking for a rollercoaster ride throughout the story. Loved the main characters, hated some of the side characters. Got me emotionally involved. Great book.
January 13, 2021
First let me start by saying that I enjoy paranormal stories, this was definitely a good story. It was an intriguing, interesting, and sensual journey to go on with Cassie and Matt. I enjoyed this book.
August 2, 2022
Delicious
Got me from the start but wasn't anything like I thought! Yup it was better, now I can't wait to read the next story cause those werewolves are sexy.
Got me from the start but wasn't anything like I thought! Yup it was better, now I can't wait to read the next story cause those werewolves are sexy.
March 19, 2023
I found this book fascinating, ghosts becoming human again, werewolves, witches, it has them all. Can't wait to start the next in the series.
January 10, 2014
Cassie a shy young woman who can see ghost goes on vacation with her two best friends to have her life change forever.
Coming to Whispering Lake to get away from her problems; Cassie ends up rooming with three brothers she has never met before. She ends up with an immediate attraction to one of the brothers, Cole. Their relationship seemed to be going well; even though they have had some struggles with angry friends and brothers who have spells put on them. That is until Matt shows up. Cassie has been in love with Matt for a while now, whether she knows it or not. The biggest problem with Cassie and Matt having a relationship is that Matt is a ghost. But with a little help from someone who cares for Cassie that might change.
Filled with secrets, spells, fights, jealousy, love lost and love won this book is a very entertaining and roller coaster of emotion kind of book. Its a must read if you like fantasy romance. It is a real page turner.
Coming to Whispering Lake to get away from her problems; Cassie ends up rooming with three brothers she has never met before. She ends up with an immediate attraction to one of the brothers, Cole. Their relationship seemed to be going well; even though they have had some struggles with angry friends and brothers who have spells put on them. That is until Matt shows up. Cassie has been in love with Matt for a while now, whether she knows it or not. The biggest problem with Cassie and Matt having a relationship is that Matt is a ghost. But with a little help from someone who cares for Cassie that might change.
Filled with secrets, spells, fights, jealousy, love lost and love won this book is a very entertaining and roller coaster of emotion kind of book. Its a must read if you like fantasy romance. It is a real page turner.
July 17, 2018
Love in comes in all forms
Who would've thought that once a ghost turned human would be your soul mate. This books was interesting from the start. It shows jealousy can come from your BFF and leave you shocked and amazed. 4 hot men and 3 women is bound to have a lo e connection somewhere. Cassie learns to see herself as beautiful and sensual once their are some willing bodies ready to take it to the next level. There are three friends bound to each other by their amazing gifts that they keep a special secret. Also, lets not forget all the first time sexual experience for Cassie who gets pregnant by the love of her life who was once a ghost. Very good book with a few twists and turns.
Who would've thought that once a ghost turned human would be your soul mate. This books was interesting from the start. It shows jealousy can come from your BFF and leave you shocked and amazed. 4 hot men and 3 women is bound to have a lo e connection somewhere. Cassie learns to see herself as beautiful and sensual once their are some willing bodies ready to take it to the next level. There are three friends bound to each other by their amazing gifts that they keep a special secret. Also, lets not forget all the first time sexual experience for Cassie who gets pregnant by the love of her life who was once a ghost. Very good book with a few twists and turns.
September 27, 2015
Good book
I liked the story and the players in the book. It was interesting how she brought in ghosts, werewolves and witches in a calm, peaceful story. It did seem to go slow in places and then it would pick up pace again. I look forward to reading the next book and hope Cole finds his mate.
I liked the story and the players in the book. It was interesting how she brought in ghosts, werewolves and witches in a calm, peaceful story. It did seem to go slow in places and then it would pick up pace again. I look forward to reading the next book and hope Cole finds his mate.
October 20, 2015
Such a cute book
It's short but it's well-written and the characters are very believable. There are Wiccans and witches and werewolves and ghosts....and a sweet romance weaving through the book. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and would recommend it to people who like the paranormal with touches of romance. Can't wait to read the next book.
It's short but it's well-written and the characters are very believable. There are Wiccans and witches and werewolves and ghosts....and a sweet romance weaving through the book. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and would recommend it to people who like the paranormal with touches of romance. Can't wait to read the next book.
January 13, 2016
Good
This is a very good book. It has friendships, mystery, magic, werewolves, ghosts, witches and in the end love. The story line is good and the characters strong. I love a happy a happy ending which this book has so grab it and enjoy.
This is a very good book. It has friendships, mystery, magic, werewolves, ghosts, witches and in the end love. The story line is good and the characters strong. I love a happy a happy ending which this book has so grab it and enjoy.
August 24, 2012
i really did like this one!!!
November 17, 2013
New author for me and a series which I love. Couldn't ask for more. Oh yeah the first book was great getting ready to read the next.
June 16, 2017
An okay book. Although it was a little different than what the synopsis made it sound like, there wasn't really a love triangle.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 22, 2016
Moonlight Haunting
I chose this rating because I thought it was a very sweet and good story. It kept me interested because of the surprises in the story. Very good.
I chose this rating because I thought it was a very sweet and good story. It kept me interested because of the surprises in the story. Very good.
August 18, 2019
A great series not to be missed. Enjoy.!
March 16, 2019
Lovedit
I loved reading about Cassie and Matt. There love story is like no other. A psychic and a ghost (that becomes real)! You just have to read it
I loved reading about Cassie and Matt. There love story is like no other. A psychic and a ghost (that becomes real)! You just have to read it
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