CHASING A GHOST

by Shelly Gray

He was the lastborn, Mafia Prince of the infamous Ghost. She was his everything, the girl who could tame the player. When the ghosted bloodline is threatened and secrets are revealed, Chase finds himself chasing a ghost of his own, but what will happen when the Mafia Queen herself has to come out to play?

This is book three and the finale in the GHOSTED BLOODLINE series, but it’s not to say there won’t be interconnecting stories bringing back to life other characters we’ve grown to love.

To enjoy Chase's story to the fullest, it is advised that you read GHOSTED first, the story that started it all with our Mafia Queen Rylee Santino. Then dive into GHOSTS OF SIN to follow Rylee’s daughter, Sin, and finally CHASING A GHOST, Chase’s story that immediately follows the cliff hanger from GHOSTS OF SIN.

137 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2026

About the author

Just an Indie Author trying to bring happiness to dark-minded readers one page at a time.

Reviews

[Melissa Mejia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of receiving this as an e-ARC and voluntarily will be giving my honest review. This is the last book in the Ghosted Bloodline Trilogy and it will not disappoint!! This book had me crying and laughing you will definitely love it. The baby of the family Chase finally found his true love but as many she has secrets! This family is very close and always stick together and there for each other!! Absolutely loved this trilogy sad to see it end!! Chefs kiss Shelly!!

“He was the lastborn, Mafia Prince of the infamous Ghost. She was his everything, the girl who could tame the player. When the ghosted bloodline is threatened and secrets are revealed, Chase finds himself chasing a ghost of his own, but what will happen when the Mafia Queen herself has to come out to play?”

WARNING:

This story contains graphic physical violence, torture, death, explicit sexual content, kidnapping, sexual assault, incestuous rape, and mentions of sex trafficking. Violence against women, including pregnant women. Cancer, loss, grievance.

[Brittany Harville · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a way to end this series!!! I absolutely loved this mafia dark romance and the family it followed! If you are a dark romance lover you definitely need to check out this author! This is my 5th book by her and I have loved them all! She knows how to write a spicy unhinged romance with good plot!

[Audrey Adkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

The final book in the trilogy and another five-star read. This story is about Chase, the youngest Santino child. It's a story of love, family, secrets, second chances, and heartbreak. If you like dark romance, you will love this book. Be sure to have your tissues handy, though.

[Brittany Nickey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the final installment of the Ghosted trilogy, and I was immediately sucked back into the world. Chase being the son of the infamous Ghost of New York, Rylee Santino, sets the tone right away where nothing feels safe and I was suspicious the entire time.

There are secrets and lies and the multiple POVs kept everything moving fast and intense.

And the heartbreak… completely unexpected. It hit out of nowhere and wrecked me in a way I did not see coming.

Such a strong way to end the trilogy. Still sad to see it end though.

[Cari Rees · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love mafia romance with lots of spice, you definitely need to read this series! Chasing a Ghost is the last book and it does not disappoint! Chase is the baby boy and has found his love, but she has secrets. The way my heart was so happy when Sin and Irish walked in.. This family is so close and will always be there for each other. Emelia doesn’t think she deserves that kind of happiness.. You will smile, laugh and sob with tears or at least I did. This series should be a TV show! So proud of you Shelly.

[Nellie aka Cult Menace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 in the Ghosted Bloodline Trilogy, Chasing a Ghost, by Shelly Gray is a brilliantly written end to a top tier dark mafia romance series! Shelly dives head first into the ache and wonder of what haunts us most, the footprints we leave behind and the whispers we chase in the dark. Chasing a Ghost is not just a book, it’s a pulse, that grips your heart and squeezes!

This is Chase, the youngest son of Dante and Rylee, and Emilia’s story. Their journey to each other is captivating and full of twists and turns but rooted in a soul deep love. It becomes clear that the “ghost” is both literal and metaphorical. The FMC is a ghost as Rylee was. However, metaphorically the ghost is a memory, a truth, a version of the self you’re afraid to face.

As with all of Shelly Gray’s books the plot and character development is spot on and the spice doesn’t disappoint. Chasing a Ghost is a book you’ll carry with you long after the last page. If you’re ready to feel everything you didn’t know you could feel in a single sitting, this is your next read. Fair warning though, be sure to have tissues because this book will take you for a ride

[Kristen Moran · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short mafia romance shows you what love at first sight is like. When hes supposed to be the one you hate, the one you end but when you look at him and realize he is your everything.

Once again Shelly Gray has given us a absolutely fantastic short mafia romance. This whole series keeps you hooked and wanting more. The way the author manages to pull your heartstrings with every shortcoming the characters have. The way Shelly manages to connect you with them and feel the love and heartbreak between the family.

The action throughout the novella felt real, the love in the book WAS real. The way it made you laugh and the way it makes you cry is what makes a story what it should be and this book along with all the other ones in it does just that.

[Tonya Blanton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third and final installment in the bloodline ghosted series and it is definitely a wild ride. Riley is one of my favorite FMC’s of all time and I love that Shelly kept her as a pivotal character in each book. Chase’s story is a love story in a world dominated by mafia, secrets, lies, heartbreak, betrayal and danger.. dark mafia romance is one of my favorite genres and this series or trilogy is top-tier. I devoured this book and I will at some point reread the entire trilogy. If you love the mafia world where you feel twisted and turned inside out and you love the dark spicy romance aspect. This trilogy and this book is for you I highly recommend it.

[Mandie Reads More · Rating 5 out of 5]

My heart can’t handle the goodbye

I can’t believe this is the last book, my heart isn’t ok right now. I fell in love with Shelly’s writing with Ghosted and they have just gotten better each book. To say I’m heartbroken over this one is an understatement. I’m so happy Chase found his love and that Emelia gets her revenge. She was made to be a Ghost like Rylee but those who turned her into what they wanted, didn’t realize she would rise up from the dirt. Love will change everything. Thank you Shelly for another amazing book in the Ghosted Bloodline.

[Stephanie Pelopida · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the last of the trilogy, Ghosted. I loved this series so much. Without giving away the ending I was a bit saddened by an event that occurs at the end but understand why it did. It doesn't change my rating about the book. This dark mafia romance is everything. The bloodline continues, loyalty runs deep and even when newcomers are questioned for their motives, the truth of Emilias past comes to a head. If you love spice, a strong bloodline, and a little mystery this series is for you.

[Victoria Lawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC review of Chasing a Ghost by Shelly Gray

I am so grateful to have been chosen to receive this book as an advanced reader copy.

This is my third advanced reader copy review for Shelly Gray and she did not disappoint. She is such a good story teller and the spice is spicy.

This is a must read for anyone that likes mafia romance.

I can’t wait to get the time to go back and read her previous books. She is by far one of my favorite indie authors.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Chase claims he’s madly in love with a woman he just met, his family has reservations. Is she sincere in the feelings she claims she has for him, or does she have other motives? Doesn’t she know who Chase’s mother is, THE ghost? You can’t keep secrets from this family … or can you? Because there is someone keeping a major secret that will devastate the entire family.

[Kristi Schatz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buckle up and get ready for the final book of the Bloodline series! This dark mafia romance has everything I want— tension, obsession, revenge, darkness, spice, chemistry. This story is dark in all the right ways but still gives you the depth and character connection that keeps you fully invested. I devoured it!

[Desiree Thornton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh, I of course enjoyed this! Shelly never disappoints with her writing. She really is a great author. I love the fast pace of this and instant fall in love with the characters. If you haven’t read this series I definitely recommend it!! 😌👏

[Kelly Tarleton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ugh, my heart. I wasn't emotionally ready for this. Another great story. I would definitely say you need to read Ghosted and Ghost of Sin before this if you want to know what's going on in a few of the scenes. Great plot, story line, and not predictable!

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love getting more of the Ghost bloodline, this was a short and spicy read. I do wish we would have gotten more, wish the story was longer.
However, have your freaking tissues reading with this one!
We want more of Chase.

[Heather Santos · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing story! I loved it from beginning to end! Another great story from an incredible author!

[Terri Seanard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 3rd and final book in the series and it follows Chase, the youngest of the Santino family.
He believes that he has found the one, the girl of his dreams, the one he wants to spend the rest of his life with. But... his mother (Riley, Ghosted) and his sister (Serenity, Ghosts of Sin) think other wise and believe she is hiding something.

In true Shelly fashion, there is intrigue, action, spice and this one has some heartbreak.

It does pick right up where Ghosts of Sin leaves off.

[Jessica Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shelly did just outstanding on writing the story. We get spice, we get love,We get enemies to hate. We get twist and turns that we do not see coming. You will absolutely need a tissue box by the end of the story. I have said this words, but I will say it again this is one of my she writes I buy authors. In the story, we get to follow Chase‘s story which is one of Riley‘s kiddos. I really hate seeing that this is going to be the last book of this trilogy, but she did such a good way of ending the storyline.

[Nicole Wilcox · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ll give you a fair warning right now. This book is going to raise your blood pressure, tug at your heart strings, and rip it out all at the same time.

Chase finds the one, Emelia. Chase knows she has secrets, but Rylee and Sin both think it goes deeper. Doesn’t she know the Santino family can unbury anything?