Ghost Touch

by Mary Winter

A dead FBI agent with a mission. Special Agent Sage Kaimoon has spent the four years since his death tracking French traitor, Lu-Marc. He's hot on Lu-Marc's trail, ready to bring him down, when an unexpected encounter with a powerful spirit sets him on a path that will change his…death. A witch looking for her spirit guide. Teri Mallory follows her grandmother's dying wish and works a spell to bring her a spirit guide. Teri expects an elderly spirit with the wisdom of the world to help her find her way. What she gets is a scorchingly sexy ghost bound for vengeance who turns her life and her heart inside out. Passion unites them. Death separates them. But she can't live without his ghost touch…

294 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2007

About the author

Mary commutes between her dream home near the Mark Twain national forest in Missouri and her current residence in Iowa. She lives with a menagerie of animals including an opinionated horse and a cat who was a dog in past life. When not writing spicy tales of erotic romance, she enjoys writing science fiction and fantasy, spending time with her horse, and enjoying the outdoors. Lucky for her, her partner (hero) shares these same passions, and usually both of them can be found in their respective dens writing.

And it’s not far from the truth. Mary began writing in high school after she discovered Silhouette Desire romance novels and realized that she wanted to be the one to write stories that carried readers away from their oh-so-boring lives. She has a deep appreciation and love of the natural, the spirtual, and the metaphysical, which has led to her running Jupiter Gardens and writing for new age and pagan magazines. She is attuned to Reiki II and reads tarot cards.

Right now her household includes six cats, ranging in age from less than six months (Tenzin, former feral kitten) to seventeen years (Tigger, diabetic kitty), her horse, two parrots, a finch flight, a geriatric parakeet flight, and her partner, the hero of her own personal romance story.

Her favorite television shows are Torchwood, Bones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Dr. Who (new), Battlestar Galactica (new), Babylon 5, Farscape, and Sex in the City. Her favorite movies are Spaceballs, The Cutting Edge, Serenity, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, the LoTR trilogy, and probably a few others she’s forgetting. Her musical tastes range from Enya, Clannad, David Arkenstone, David & Steve Gordon, Scott McDonald, and AfroCelt Sound System to Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, and others.

Reviews

[LeMiliere · Rating 4 out of 5]

Take one witch and one hot sexy ghost who happens to be an FBI Agent and you get one hot story which is nicely written, the characters are strong and well defined. I enjoyed this story and am looking forward to reading more.

[DianaRaven · Rating 2 out of 5]

First, my apologies to the author, Mary Winter.  I have read a few of her books and there is lots of HEA in them.

Ghost Touch is the story about an FBI agent killed in the line of duty, but is still on the earthly plane of existence trying to capture the ghostly criminal that killed him and still promises danger to the world of the living. A young witch has asked for a Spirit Guide and received a gorgeous one - that has his own agenda, vengence.  The story line continues and would have been an interesting take on the spirit world, except for constant sexual tension and acts.

I don't know if I will finish this story. My "personal" feelings are that while the premise of the story is good, there is way too much sex/erotica. Really, who is going to take time for sex on filthy, probably rodent contaminated tarp while being chased by killers?  Sorry, my personal feelings. There just seems to be more sexual tension/action and graphic descriptions than actual story. 

For a revised and updated version, I found this ARC version with too many typos and other errors for smooth reading.  Better proof reading is needed.

Too much heavy HEA and typos -- That's the reason for the lowest rating I have ever given, 2 stars.  But I have not given up on the author Mary Winter.

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[Ann Holden · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was very disappointing for me. I don’t like to leave a negative review but I honestly didn’t like it. I really liked the concept for the story. A ghost and a witch. What I didn’t care for was the non-stop sex. I enjoy that kind of reading, but there wasn’t much left for what should have been very good. I wanted to see them accomplish a few tasks in between the sex. It made the story way too slow when it could have been exciting. Both Teri and Sage were peculiar characters and I really didn’t relate to them. Lastly, I find I don’t enjoy books when it is obvious the author includes things without any real life knowledge. i.e. A 9mm handgun with a clip does not have a hammer. I know it sounds picky, but those kind of things detract from the story as I’m reading. It was also too long for me to enjoy when I get tired of all the sex. Unless you like mostly mindless sex in your reading, I recommend you find something else to read.

I received a free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.

[Nina Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ghost Touch by Mary Winter is a adventurous paranormal love story. In this book, Teri a witch who is just coming to terms with the death of the most important person in her life, her grandmother and magical mentor. While at the hospital after her grandmothers death she runs into the spirit of Sage, the ghost of an FBI agent killed in the line of duty. Sage had just been asked to take care of Teri by her grandmother so he follows her home. This is the story of their unusual relationship. This book was very entertaining and original. I found myself hooked and couldn’t put it down. Ghost Touch is an amazing paranormal love story.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love, hate and evil surpassing the boundaries of life and death.

A traitor corrupts an FBI agent, and carries on with his evil plans even after death.

A young witch accidentally comes across a roaming spirit.

Metaphysical boundaries are explored, breached, expanded. The young woman finds herself caught in love and in a battle against a wicked warrior.

Love, hate and evil that reshape all boundaries.

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[Scarolet Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ghost Touch by Mary Winter is a wonderful story to read. This is book number one a wonderful start to a brand new series that I have loved reading very much and can not wait to read the next book in this series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about ghost, erotic and paranormal romance.

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[Sara Munoz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has the potential to be really great. If you like lots of sex and not much details in your plot then this is your book. I like a little more details on the story and how they accomplish their goals. I do live detailed physical scenes, but if there is someone out to hurt them, they may want to take care of that first.

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[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book one in the Dangerous Spirits series and I want to read the next book. Witch Teri Mallory and deceased Special FBI Agent Sage Kaimoon's story has suspense, drama, danger, spirits, evil, betrayal,magic, and romance. I enjoyed reading this book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 5th book I've read written by Mary Winter; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the chemistry between the characters.

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[Urszula · Rating 4 out of 5]

A witch sad after her grandma's passing uses a gift she left behind and she lands with a ghost But, he is different ... first of all you guys, attractive and with a. mission. So, what know????? Well developed characters and reality. Lots of action. Real page turner. Enjoy.

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[Lucinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting take to spirit realm. The story had a really great idea and I enjoyed the premise. There could have been more story, but I still enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next book in the series

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[Caroline Doig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sage was a FBI agent who was killed while on duty but he didn’t cross over because he’s trying to find the person that killed him. Teri is a witch who needs a spirit guide once her grandmother passes away she comes across Sage but he seems to have a agenda of his own. This was a good read but there was too much sex and believe me I’m no prude but there was not enough story to it.

[Samina Rajiwate · Rating 4 out of 5]

A super hot story about a witch and her handsome FBI agent ghost. The story is nicely written with strong characters. Loved reading this. Looking forward for more. Thanx.

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[Marianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great paranormal romance! I liked it. It is unique and different, mystical and interesting. Very exciting!

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[Elvira · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book it is well written with amazing characters that have plenty of chemistry. The storyline is interesting and has an easy flow to it.

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[Jennifer Ehninger · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found parts of this book good but so many things seemed unbelievable. Teri seems very naive and I wanted to hit her a few times!

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[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Special FBI Agent Kaimoon has been betrayed by his partner, Kyle. While out on a bust to take down, one of the most dangerous men alive, Jean Lu-Marc; everything goes terribly wrong and Agent Kaimoon, Kyle and Jean Lu-Marc all end up killed. If you thought that was the end of the story than you were mistakenly wrong. Lu-Marc wants revenge for his death and will do anything he can to put Kaimoon’s ghost to rest for good. As if having Lu-Marc chasing after you weren’t bad enough, Kaimoon has to also protect a woman he has never met before. Teri is a psychic. When Kiamoon appears, Teri knows she can put her skills to go use by aiding Kaimoon with Lu-Marc. Now if only Kaimoon would let her help.

Ghost Touch is a great paranormal read. Fans alike of this genre will enjoy reading this book. I have now read several books by Mary Winter and each one just keeps getting better and better. I don’t know where Mary finds her ghosts but I can tell you the ghosts I have met are nothing like Kaimoon. I was surprised that ghosts could still have sex but I can tell you that reading the sex scenes was an enlightening experience. The attraction between Kaimoon and Teri really got me going. Readers should pick up a copy of Ghost Touch today before they all disappear.

[Netanella · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book has a great set up - witchy female casts for a spirit guide and gets the ghost of a dead FBI agent whose been after an evil terrorist for years. There are shoot outs, fist fights, near escapes, beach scenes, carousels, damsel in a cage, damsel hogtied in the truck, etc., etc. All of this on the astral plane, too! It's almost too much - non-stop action that revolves around itself and gets nowhere.