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Inn Love
Attention Ghost Lovers! Prime opportunity to own this historic bed and breakfast in Pine Hollow, Maine, for a spooky low price. Must be comfortable with the mystical and at home with haunted spirits. (Don’t say we didn’t warn you.) Previous buyers haven’t lasted the night— will you be the one to tame the teeming shadows of this lovely Victorian mansion?
Will Ryan and Davis survive the ghosts of the Maberly sisters to win a shot at owning this historic inn? Or do they have a ghost of a chance at finding something else entirely? When things go bump in the night at this inn, it might just be the headboard...
LGBT Romance Short Story approx 18k words.
Will Ryan and Davis survive the ghosts of the Maberly sisters to win a shot at owning this historic inn? Or do they have a ghost of a chance at finding something else entirely? When things go bump in the night at this inn, it might just be the headboard...
LGBT Romance Short Story approx 18k words.
110 pages, ebook
First published October 1, 2018
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Lucy Lennox
94 books4,457 followersI write M/M romance with humor, heart, and heat. Check out my backlist here on GR for a selection of series and standalone or visit www.LucyLennox.com!
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October 28, 2021
RATING 4.5 STARS
Inn Love is a short, sexy, ghostly novella by Lucy Lennox that I’ve been meaning to read for ages. I loved it. Since it’s mid October, I decided this was the perfect time for a little sexy haunting.
Davis Yardley has loved the huge old Pine Hollow Inn in the little town he grew up in, Pine Hollow, Maine, since he was a little boy. He would go out of his way to ride his bike by it and would dream of what he would do with it if he owned it. Now as an adult, he’s back in Pine Hollow and finally has the means to purchase it. Except that the realtor is having a little competition to see who can last the weekend in the haunted Inn. Davis knows who is haunting it and isn’t afraid of them. In fact, he’s met them once before. The three sisters, Abigail, Bettina and Calamity Maberly still reside there and are determined that they will make anyone they don’t want in their Inn run away as fast as they can.
Ryan works construction and wants to purchase the Inn, renovate it and flip it to prove to his condescending Uncle that he is worth something. But he hadn’t planned to meet an adorable man during his weekend stay there and even fall for him. The last man standing is who will get the Inn. He is determined that it will be him.
This was a sexy, fun, sweet little book that I read in just a few hours. It just proves, once again, how I can count on Lucy Lennox to entertain me and to make me both smile and swoon.
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Inn Love is a short, sexy, ghostly novella by Lucy Lennox that I’ve been meaning to read for ages. I loved it. Since it’s mid October, I decided this was the perfect time for a little sexy haunting.
Davis Yardley has loved the huge old Pine Hollow Inn in the little town he grew up in, Pine Hollow, Maine, since he was a little boy. He would go out of his way to ride his bike by it and would dream of what he would do with it if he owned it. Now as an adult, he’s back in Pine Hollow and finally has the means to purchase it. Except that the realtor is having a little competition to see who can last the weekend in the haunted Inn. Davis knows who is haunting it and isn’t afraid of them. In fact, he’s met them once before. The three sisters, Abigail, Bettina and Calamity Maberly still reside there and are determined that they will make anyone they don’t want in their Inn run away as fast as they can.
Ryan works construction and wants to purchase the Inn, renovate it and flip it to prove to his condescending Uncle that he is worth something. But he hadn’t planned to meet an adorable man during his weekend stay there and even fall for him. The last man standing is who will get the Inn. He is determined that it will be him.
This was a sexy, fun, sweet little book that I read in just a few hours. It just proves, once again, how I can count on Lucy Lennox to entertain me and to make me both smile and swoon.
For more about this book and so many others, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Carol...
November 3, 2017
I skimmed the sex scenes and barely finished.
The voices of the MCs were interchangeable. They were basically the same person. At one point, Davis refers to Ryan as Davis.
The drama with the other competitors, especially Jules, was OTT. WTF was that all about?
The MCs fall in love in 24 hours.
Silly, frustrating, boring.
The voices of the MCs were interchangeable. They were basically the same person. At one point, Davis refers to Ryan as Davis.
The drama with the other competitors, especially Jules, was OTT. WTF was that all about?
The MCs fall in love in 24 hours.
Silly, frustrating, boring.
February 17, 2019
There are so many things wrong with this book I can’t even get into it. I’m being generous with the two stars. Really. The only good thing here were the three ghosts.
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September 20, 2022I find this novella hard to rate this because i loved some aspects: an inn up for sale but haunted by three sisters, and the competition for inn. on the other hand i didn't like the instalove, it didn't feel very believable they knew each other for less than 24 hours and they were doing coupley things haha, the pacing was very rushed since this was around 110 pages.
i think if the book was longer then i would have rated it. it would have been paced better, more could have happened, like the relationship developing, more hauntings we could have seen, idk i felt like this could have been a full length novel. it would have been perfect for fall/the spooky season, but overall i am glad i picked this up, it was a fast read and i love any kinda of haunted residence story haha like Spirited Situation or The Quiet House.
i think if the book was longer then i would have rated it. it would have been paced better, more could have happened, like the relationship developing, more hauntings we could have seen, idk i felt like this could have been a full length novel. it would have been perfect for fall/the spooky season, but overall i am glad i picked this up, it was a fast read and i love any kinda of haunted residence story haha like Spirited Situation or The Quiet House.
October 28, 2022
I'm not going to lie, I have not been reading Lucy Lennox lately as the writing seemed so different from their previous books. But I saw this one released and the blurb caught my attention.
In here we have Davis, a local guy from this small town, and Ryan, a general contractor who are competing to be able to win a haunted hotel for cheap if they are the last one in the building.
Make no mistake, the hotel is haunted by three sisters and they want Davis to win. I won't spoil the rest as this is so short, but that twist in the story was unexpected.
This is all instalove and instasex, as they literally fall for each other when they meet. I adored that.
Michael Dean did an excellent job of narrating this and he has got to be the best sex scene narrator ever.
In here we have Davis, a local guy from this small town, and Ryan, a general contractor who are competing to be able to win a haunted hotel for cheap if they are the last one in the building.
Make no mistake, the hotel is haunted by three sisters and they want Davis to win. I won't spoil the rest as this is so short, but that twist in the story was unexpected.
This is all instalove and instasex, as they literally fall for each other when they meet. I adored that.
Michael Dean did an excellent job of narrating this and he has got to be the best sex scene narrator ever.
November 8, 2020
Adorable, quick, & sexy!
This was my first book by this author and OMG...I need to read MORE from her!
I absolutely adored Davis & Ryan. Their attraction was immediate and obvious and so very sizzling. And I loved how, in just a short time, their connection grew and they decided to stick together and work together and stay together.
This quick read was perfect for Halloween: ghosts, shenanigans, humor, and some sexy romps in the sheets.
This was my first book by this author and OMG...I need to read MORE from her!
I absolutely adored Davis & Ryan. Their attraction was immediate and obvious and so very sizzling. And I loved how, in just a short time, their connection grew and they decided to stick together and work together and stay together.
This quick read was perfect for Halloween: ghosts, shenanigans, humor, and some sexy romps in the sheets.
October 14, 2019
This was cute short non spooky story. There were some heart felt moments as well as steamy encounters. I liked the main couple, the plot twist and how the book ended - it was so sweet! The Ghost Sisters were appropriately sarcastic and enjoyable! I recommend it!
February 25, 2020
Super cute - solid 3 stars.
Michael Pauley's granny voice is always going to work for me, that's all I can say *wink*.
Michael Pauley's granny voice is always going to work for me, that's all I can say *wink*.
November 2, 2017
Give Lucy Lennox a ghost story anytime, I'll read it in a heartbeat.
A little spooky with three ghost acted as a matchmaker. Sexy time, and an insta-love and a happilly ever after. I'm good.
Recommended!
February 24, 2020
3.5
Audible Review
Overall 3.5 out of 5 stars
Performance 3 out of 5 stars
Story 3.5 out of 5 stars
Fun, quick read.
This was a cute and fun quick listen. It was entertaining and now I want to own a haunted B&B in New England. I got a kick out of the sisters and the way they manipulated situations for Davis.
There were a couple of things that happened that could have used some fleshing out, but eh, for a novella what can you expect.
The narration was fine- I feel like Ryan's character was a little over played, almost a bit of a caricature of a blue collar construction worker. But for the most part it was an easy listen.
Audible Review
Overall 3.5 out of 5 stars
Performance 3 out of 5 stars
Story 3.5 out of 5 stars
Fun, quick read.
This was a cute and fun quick listen. It was entertaining and now I want to own a haunted B&B in New England. I got a kick out of the sisters and the way they manipulated situations for Davis.
There were a couple of things that happened that could have used some fleshing out, but eh, for a novella what can you expect.
The narration was fine- I feel like Ryan's character was a little over played, almost a bit of a caricature of a blue collar construction worker. But for the most part it was an easy listen.
November 22, 2024
3/5 ⭐
Cute. Ligero. Un concepto muy bueno. Una pésima ejecución.
Los personajes se enamoran en una noche. Meh. Lo puedo entender; el libro es cortito y el tiempo apremia. Aun así, mi problema no fue tanto la prisa, sino lo forzada que se sintió la atracción entre ambos 🫥
La premisa de un concurso donde un puñado de personas son dejadas a su suerte un fin de semana en una mansión embrujada, y el último en huir se queda con la propiedad, es buenísima, aunque no sé yo si pudiera funcionar muy bien en la práctica 😅 Lo menos que me preocuparía a mí serían los fantasmas, sino la posibilidad de que algún chalado fuera a apuñalarme en el cuello mientras duermo. Digo yo, ¿no?
Otro problema fue que Davis y Ryan se leían como si fueran casi la misma persona. Incluso con lo cortito del libro, me fue difícil distinguirlos a veces.
Mención especial a las hermanas Maberly, las verdaderas protagonistas de esta historia.
Cute. Ligero. Un concepto muy bueno. Una pésima ejecución.
Los personajes se enamoran en una noche. Meh. Lo puedo entender; el libro es cortito y el tiempo apremia. Aun así, mi problema no fue tanto la prisa, sino lo forzada que se sintió la atracción entre ambos 🫥
La premisa de un concurso donde un puñado de personas son dejadas a su suerte un fin de semana en una mansión embrujada, y el último en huir se queda con la propiedad, es buenísima, aunque no sé yo si pudiera funcionar muy bien en la práctica 😅 Lo menos que me preocuparía a mí serían los fantasmas, sino la posibilidad de que algún chalado fuera a apuñalarme en el cuello mientras duermo. Digo yo, ¿no?
Otro problema fue que Davis y Ryan se leían como si fueran casi la misma persona. Incluso con lo cortito del libro, me fue difícil distinguirlos a veces.
Mención especial a las hermanas Maberly, las verdaderas protagonistas de esta historia.
March 26, 2021
DNF ~50%
Interesting concept, sort of, but required too much suspension of belief--not for the ghosts, but for the idea they'd give away a multi-million dollar property and that the contestants would be SO easily scared out of the win by really basic, non-scary stuff; I don't buy it. It felt a bit phoned in--the author couldn't even be bothered to keep her character descriptions straight (Davis manages to be tall & well-built in one chapter and then 'slender' the next).
Interesting concept, sort of, but required too much suspension of belief--not for the ghosts, but for the idea they'd give away a multi-million dollar property and that the contestants would be SO easily scared out of the win by really basic, non-scary stuff; I don't buy it. It felt a bit phoned in--the author couldn't even be bothered to keep her character descriptions straight (Davis manages to be tall & well-built in one chapter and then 'slender' the next).
October 29, 2017
Cute little freebie. Great for a quick Halloween read.
September 25, 2021
A bit too fast for my liking. I'm not the biggest fan of instalove, and two days is too fast for me to believe two people fell in love. The narrative's good though.
October 31, 2018
An old haunted inn that has stood empty for years, two men with diametrically opposed reasons for wanting to buy it, and a very spooky first meeting on Halloween are the ingredients for this delightful novella. The tone of the newspaper ad that starts it all made me laugh, I liked both men from the beginning, and considering the fact that the ghosts have already scared away a ton of people interested in buying the place, I hoped for a fun story with a touch of the supernatural. And that is exactly what I got!
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
October 30, 2017
Lucy loves her old ladies doesn't she?
Thankfully these sisters weren't too over the top and fit right in with this Halloween shorty.
I love a story with a house and I especially love a story with a house when the house is being SAVED.
Thankfully these sisters weren't too over the top and fit right in with this Halloween shorty.
I love a story with a house and I especially love a story with a house when the house is being SAVED.
July 22, 2019
short and sweet .. and for that remarkable good
December 19, 2024
Davis & Ryan
Rating: 3.5⭐
Narrator: Michael Dean
- Competition
- Haunted House
- Humorous Ghosts
- Insta-Love
- Mystery
This was cute and funny with a plot twist.
Content Warnings (may contain spoilers):
- Graphic sexual content between consenting adults
- Explicit language
- Death of a parent (past; discussed on page)
Verse: No
HEA: Yes
POV: Dual
Breakup: No
Cheat: No
OM/OW Drama: No
Ages: Unknown
Rating: 3.5⭐
Narrator: Michael Dean
- Competition
- Haunted House
- Humorous Ghosts
- Insta-Love
- Mystery
This was cute and funny with a plot twist.
Content Warnings (may contain spoilers):
- Graphic sexual content between consenting adults
- Explicit language
- Death of a parent (past; discussed on page)
Verse: No
HEA: Yes
POV: Dual
Breakup: No
Cheat: No
OM/OW Drama: No
Ages: Unknown
November 4, 2017
3.5 stars
I liked it, it was a fun little book that involved a competition and 3 meddling ghost. The only thing I am not always hot on is insta-love. Sometimes it can be pulled off but, unfortunately this wasn't one of those times. Other than that I enjoyed it.
I liked it, it was a fun little book that involved a competition and 3 meddling ghost. The only thing I am not always hot on is insta-love. Sometimes it can be pulled off but, unfortunately this wasn't one of those times. Other than that I enjoyed it.
May 7, 2019
A very cute and funny spooky story. Full of meddling old biddies who are determined to have Davis win the inn. They have a secret. What Davis didn't expect was to find the love of his life at the same time.
October 24, 2021
this was so cute!! short and enjoyable story with non-spooky meddling ghosts and some romance. I liked it
October 31, 2017
A super cute and sweet ghost story you MUST read for Halloween!!!
Oh, and I FLOVE the Maberly sisters!!!!! *winks*
Highly Recommended!!!!!!
March 8, 2023
This was an fun and steamy romance novella with a
A haunted house competition, three meddling ghost sisters and sweet HEA
A haunted house competition, three meddling ghost sisters and sweet HEA
September 4, 2019
Do you think you could live in a haunted B&B? Would you do it to become the owner of the property? Twenty people tried and only two remained after three sister ghosts have they fun making those who left completely frightened or hurt. Davis and Ryan start off as competitors but end up as lovers as each has their own vision for the property. Can the two combine to make the most of the situation? Or will only one be the rightful winner and lose the love of his life? Completely adorable characters and those three sisters had me laughing out loud. A great quick haunting read.
October 23, 2017
3.5 Stars
Awww this was cute. Fast, but understandable. Loved the Sisters. ;-) And the idea was also really refreshing.
Awww this was cute. Fast, but understandable. Loved the Sisters. ;-) And the idea was also really refreshing.
November 12, 2019
Fun concept but execution was lacking. The two MC's fell in love within 24 hours which was completely unbelievable. The other contestants were scared really easily and the ones that didn't the reason they left was so OTT. I'm normally a fan of Lucy Lennox but the best thing I can say about this is that it was free and had ghosts in it which I needed for a challenge.
October 27, 2018
This moved a bit too fast for me but that is expected when reading a short...I enjoyed the plot but found myself skimming the pages more than I should have. The ghosts were a really unique and cool touch though.
October 17, 2022
Omg I’m in love with this genre! This book was lighthearted and spooky all at the same time! Absolutely Brilliant! Davis & Ryan are so adorable! Definitely worth your time to read this one! Thanks to my sister for recommending this to me! 💜💜💜
November 5, 2024
I love this narrator, Michael Dean, usually. For male voices he is great. But his female voices are absolutely horrible 🤮🤮🤮.
This is so sweet.
Oh God, this was so cute, I loved it so much. Just a little romantic and a little creepy mystery love story. It was perfect.
This is so sweet.
Oh God, this was so cute, I loved it so much. Just a little romantic and a little creepy mystery love story. It was perfect.
October 21, 2017
What a fun idea. It's a take on reality competitions with 3 friendly ghosts added in. I loved it. This is another author that I stumbled on and can't put down. I highly recommend all her books.
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