Fashions Fade, Haunted Is Eternal

A Haunted Vintage Mystery #7

by Rose Pressey Betancourt

A photo shoot in a graveyard ends in a grave shooting . . .

Cookie Chanel—owner of the chic clothing store It’s Vintage Y’All in Sugar Creek, Georgia—has been hired to dress models for a fashion shoot. The spread will be featured in Fashion and Style magazine's October issue—so the models are posing in a cemetery. As someone who can see and talk to ghosts, Cookie's not spooked by the location. But she is surprised when a new ghost appears, decked out in 1920s couture. And she's shocked when she hears a gunshot. Then a model runs toward her, saying the grumpy photographer has been edited out of the picture – for good. With help from her ghostly pals, Cookie must zoom in on the truth before she’s the next to strike a final pose . . .

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Paranormal, Cozy, Fiction, Ghosts, Paranormal Mystery

250 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 18, 2018

About the author

Rose Pressey Betancourt is a USA Today Bestselling author. She enjoys writing quirky and fun novels with a paranormal twist. The paranormal has always captured her interest. The thought of finding answers to the unexplained fascinates her.

When she's not writing quirky and fun mysteries, she loves eating cupcakes with sprinkles, reading, spending time with family, and listening to oldies from the fifties.

Rose lives in the beautiful commonwealth of Kentucky.

Reviews

[Nancy Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Ms. Pressey

[Dez Nemec · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cookie Chanel is at a photo shoot in a cemetery. She has provided vintage outfits for the models, and is anxious to finish and get back to her store. After all, there's no reason for her to be afraid - she already sees and talks to ghosts! Unfortunately, there is a reason to be afraid. The obnoxious photographer, Tyler, is shot and killed during a break. Was it one of the models, an annoyed assistant, or an angry model's boyfriend? Cookie thrusts herself in the middle of the investigation (as usual), and begins to look around. In the meantime, Minnie Lynn, a new ghost presumably from the 1920s, shows up to hang out with Cookie and her full-time ghost friend, Charlotte. To make things even more interesting, when investigating the scene of the crime at night, Cookie encounters a black cat which later tells her it is the spirit of the deceased photographer.

Cookie works her magic and solves the case, despite much personal danger (including a kidnap attempt). I enjoy the series, and the end was really adorable.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a series to start at book 7, obviously. The idea of a vintage clothing dealer who picks up ghosts and solves murders isn’t bad, and the execution is serviceable, but meh, wasn’t worth the time, really.

[Kristina Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal by Rose Pressey takes us back to Sugar Creek, Georgia. Cookie Chanel owns It’s Vintage, Y’All and has been hired by Tyler Fields, a photographer, to style models for a fashion shoot for the Halloween issue of Fashion & Style magazine. The shoot is taking place at a local cemetery where Tyler has been snappish all day and Cookie saw him get into an argument with a man who has been lingering in the background all day. Cookie is surprised when a ghost dressed in fashions from the 1920s appears next to her and her ghostly friend, Charlotte. Minnie Lynn is wearing the pearls that Cookie recently acquired at an estate sale. Before she can react to the spirit, a shot rings out which sends Cookie running towards the sound. A model runs past her stating the photographer is dead. Cookie finds Tyler lying next to a headstone and he has taken his last shot. Detective Dylan Valentine, Cookie’s boyfriend, arrives on the scene and Cookie fills him in on all the details. Dylan, thankfully, knows better than to warn Cookie not to delve into the case. Cookie is back at her shop when her friend Heather pops in. To their surprise, Heather can now see Charlotte and Minnie. Cookie’s first order of business is identifying the man that Tyler was arguing with at the cemetery. Krissy Dustin, one of the models from the shoot, is a talkative woman and provides a suspect in Tyler’s possessive ex-girlfriend. Cookie goes back to examine the crime scene in more detail and a helpful cat leads her to a clue. Cookie soon discovers that the cat is no ordinary feline. Cookie, with the help of her spirit friends, Grandma Pearl (aka Wind Song) and her new feline companion, sets out to dig up Tyler’s killer.

Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal is an entertaining and lighthearted cozy mystery. Cookie Chanel is a quirky young woman who dresses in vintage fashions plus drives a beautiful classic car. Her best friend, Heather Sweet, owns Magic Emporium which has helpful books for Cookie plus a Ouija board when Grandma Pearl needs to converse. Minnie Lynn was a fun addition to the book. The witty repartee between Minnie and Charlotte will have you in stitches. The way Cookie walks around town talking to the ghosts, I am surprised the whole town is not aware that she can see and talk with spirits. I like that Dylan is now aware of Cookie’s secret. Dylan Valentine is a good man and the perfect suitor for Cookie. He understands her and accepts her (does not want to change her). I like that nothing seems to phase Dylan. The mystery is straightforward and is a cinch to solve. Cookie goes around asking questions, listening in on conversations, and does a little catfishing to garner information. The ending is romantic and heartwarming (readers will love it). It was the perfect ending for Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal. Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal is the seventh book in A Haunted Vintage Mystery and it can be read alone. Rose Pressey has an engaging, casual writing style which makes her stories a pleasure to read. Her characters are likeable, and the setting is charming. The town is filled with friendly residents who understand and accept Cookie’s quirks. I am giving Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it). If you wish to read a lively and humorous cozy mystery, then look no further than Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal.

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series keeps getting better and better, we have ghosts, cats, fashion, friendship, romance, oh and murder, and that is just the first chapter! A wonderful cozy that is a complete page turner (thank you Rose Pressey for writing such great books).

Cookie has been asked to provide some Vintage clothing for a Magazine photo shoot, whilst helping set up in the graveyard the photo shoot turns into a shooting instead, now Cookie needs to work with her resident ghost Charlotte, a new ghost by the name of Minnie, Cookie's Grandmother Pearl (still in the body of Cookie's cat Wind Song), a new cat and of course her best friend Heather (who is a fake Psychic, except suddenly she is no longer fake as she can now see and hear the ghosts!), oh and Cookie needs to try NOT to upset her boyfriend Dylan Valentine - head of the local law enforcement!

With nothing appearing to be what it seems Cookie and her friends need to sort this out quickly, before Cookie ends up joining Charlotte on the other side!

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal by Rose Pressey is the 7th book in A Haunted Vintage Mystery series, and another fun book. Cookie Chanel is helping out with vintage clothing for a model shoot in the cemetery. With the help of ghost Charlotte, her grandmother, who appears as the cat Wind Song, and a new ghost from the 1920's Minnie, they work to solve a present day murder of the photographer. This book/ series is a fun paranormal cozy mystery series that does not disappoint. I recommended this book/series.

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Susan Johnston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Princess Fuzzypants here: I hate it when a book lets me down especially when it is the latest in a good series. I was enjoying the story enormously. I have become quite fond of Cookie, her resident ghosts and all the others who populate her world. It’s tough to find that fine balance between entertaining and over the top and this series has it down to a science.
Cookie gets involved in the murder of a photographer doing a fashion shoot in a cemetery. Along the way she picks up a rather sweet new ghost and another kitty with whom the murder victim now shares his furry black body. Since her grandmother is joined with her kitty Wind Song, things are as normal as they ever are. She even has her detective boyfriend accepting her paranormal normal and her best friend Heather suddenly can see the ghosts too. All well and good.
There is lots of action and tense moments as the killer stalks and tries to harm Cookie. So why would an intelligent woman follow her prime suspect in a vehicle out into the woods-alone except for her ghostly companions? I like suspense and I like some tingles to my spine. I get frustrated when my heroine acts like one the dumb females in a horror movie. There was a slight redemption in the way Cookie’s spectral assistants helped her but it forces me to rate this book lower than I would have liked.
Until that point, it was five purrs and two paws up. It dropped to four purrs and two paws up- good when it could have been great.

[☆Dani☆ ☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adore this novel! It has fantastic characters, a great plot and many other wonderful qualities. I highly recommend this story and can't wait to see what the author comes it with next.

[The Cozy Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cookie Chanel, the owner of the chic clothing store “It’s Vintage Y’All” in Sugar Creek, Georgia, has been hired to dress models for a fashion shoot. The spread will be featured in Fashion and Style magazine's October issue, so the models are posing in a cemetery. As someone who can see and talk to ghosts, Cookie's not spooked by the location. But she is surprised when a new ghost appears, decked out in 1920's couture. And she's shocked when she hears a gunshot. Then a model runs toward her, saying the grumpy photographer has been edited out of the picture, for good. With help from her ghostly pals, Cookie must zoom in on the truth before she’s the next to strike a final pose.

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Series: A Haunted Vintage Mystery - Book 7
Author: Rose Pressey
Genre: Cozy/Paranormal Mystery
Publisher: Kensington Books

Rose Pressey’s “A Haunted Vintage Mystery” from Kensington Books is an enduring, fun and highly well-written series that leaves readers smiling and happy. Her heroes are easy to empathize with, her villains are easy to dislike, and her victims are everything you want a murder victim to be. They are cold, selfish and egotistical, rude and downright obnoxious at times. And her ghosts are entertaining! In Fashion Fades, Haunted is Eternal, once again, Rose has orchestrated a well-rounded plot-driven story that is made to keep the reader guessing and entertained.

Cookie is finding that working with a photographer who is rude and nasty is not her idea of fun. The models look great in the clothes she picked, but they aren’t any happier with the Photographer than she is. But when he takes a break to take a call, and a gunshot rings out, Cookie jumps in to help solve the crime. With the help of her cat who happens to be her grandmother, her ghost sidekick, Charlotte, and a couple of new additions, she soon learns the truth but places herself in grave danger. This isn’t the first time Cookie has been in this situation, she seems destined to be involved whenever there is murder.

Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal is a great addition to the series and will thrill readers with its twists and turns. This book can stand on its own but would be better if the reader has already read the other books in the series. Character development is essential, and this series and book show how accomplished characters should be written. The hints on how to buy vintage clothing are a wonderful addition as chapter headings. And the surprises at the end of the will leave the reader amazed.

I highly recommend this book as well as the series to readers who want their characters full of excitement, and their killers remorseless. Wit just enough paranormal activity to keep disbelief at bay.

[RO G'ma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fashions Fade, Haunted Is Eternal is the seventh book in Rose Pressey’s A Haunted Vintage Mystery series. There is excellent background information, which allows this book to be read as a stand-alone. This is an entertaining cozy paranormal mystery with well-developed characters, and twists and turns as well as several.

Cookie Chanel loves all things vintage and is the owner of a vintage clothing shop named It's Vintage Y'All in Sugar Creek, Georgia. She only wears vintage clothing and drives her grandfather’s 1948 Buick convertible. Cookie has the ability to see and speak with ghosts and her cat, Wind Song, is psychic and uses Ouija boards and Tarot cards to communicate with her, and is her deceased Grandma Pearl. Charlotte Meadows is a ghost who was attached to clothing Cookie found at an estate sale, and Charlotte has adopted her. Tyler Fields hired Cookie to provide vintage pieces for a feature article in the October issue of a fashion magazine and to attend the shooting in Sugar Creek Cemetery. During a break in the shooting, a gunshot is heard, and Cookie finds Tyler dead, and a new ghost speaks to her. The new ghost, Minnie Lynn, is from the 1920s and attached herself to Cookie when she recently purchased a strand of pearls at an estate sale. On a second visit to the cemetery, Cookie finds some evidence the authorities overlooked, and a new cat appears who also communicates with the Ouija board and turns out to be Tyler’s spirit. Heather Sweet, her best friend and the owner of an occult shop, is suddenly able to see and communicate with Charlotte and Minnie. With the help of the ghosts and cats, Cookie begins her amateur investigation even though she knows that her boyfriend, Detective Dylan Valentine, won’t appreciate her nosing into his case.

I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is number seven in this delightful series and it is just as enjoyable as the previous six. I read a wide range of mystery genres from soft cozy to edgy and this is one of my standbys for the perfect retreat from reality. Ghosts will do it for me every time. Cookie Chanel is the lady to talk to about ghostly happenings and ghosts themselves. Her best friend, Charlotte, is a ghost. Her other best friend, Heather, has the store next door and she does Tarot readings. Cookie sells vintage clothing, something I have not investigated. I know nothing about fashion but that hasn't lessened my love for Cookie's world. You see, not all the ghosts in her life are (were) human. Her Grandmother Pearl was a ghost until a seance somehow went wrong and Pearl ended up sharing the furry body of Cookie's cat, Wind Song. Now Pearl communicates via a Ouija board. They will all have to work together to find out who killed the obnoxious photographer who was doing a fashion shoot in the local cemetery, shot dead behind a head stone. Cookie was involved because her vintage clothing was being photographed. Charlotte was there, too along with a new addition to the ghostly crew - Minnie Lynn from the 1920's. None of them saw anything.
One of the best things about this series is Cookie getting help from her ghostly friends. They can get information that Cookie can't. Cats can go places, too and not get caught snooping. It's a great way to solve murders. Each mystery can be read as a stand alone but the character development grows with each book when read in order. The mysteries are satisfying and are a great escape for a few hours.
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

[Tracy Smyth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun read

[JoAnne McMaster (Any Good Book) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cookie Chanel lives in Sugar Creek, Georgia and owns a vintage clothing shop, It's Vintage Y'all. She also communicates with ghosts and has her own resident spirit named Charlotte that she 'picked up' while at the deceased woman's estate sale. Currently she's at a photo shoot in a graveyard (!) with a group of models and an obnoxious photographer when a shot rings out and she finds the photographer's dead body.

Unfortunately, this also brings another ghost to her, a 1920's flapper named Minnie who can't remember why she's there but thinks it might have something to do with the pearls Cookie recently bought that match exactly the ones Minnie is wearing.

Her boyfriend, Homicide Detective Dylan Valentine, also knows about the ghosts and seems accepting of that fact, which says a lot about how he feels about Cookie. But when Dylan asks her to stay out of the investigation, Cookie never really agrees, deciding to find out who killed the man. Still, there are surprises in store, such as where did the black cat in the graveyard come from, and why has he decided to latch onto Cookie; what happened to Heather (who's discovered something interesting), and who's trying to kill Cookie? If Dylan - or Cookie - don't figure it out soon, she'll be the next ghost to visit someone hoping to solve the crime...

Because I enjoyed all the others in this series, I had high hopes for what appears to be the finale; but unfortunately, it didn't measure up. The writing seemed disjointed somehow; almost as if the author wanted to get the book out of the way and go on to other books. The conversations were between Cookie and her ghosts were stilted, and half of them didn't make any sense.

I also didn't (still) understand why Charlotte kept pushing Cookie to go to listen to conversations when she, as a ghost, could have done so much easier and not been detected. Why was she pushing Cookie to get into possibly dangerous situations when she could have gone anywhere undetected? Charlotte has a knack for encouraging Cookie to go do something that will get her into trouble, and then denying she had anything to do with it. (No wonder someone killed her.)

And why was Cookie even investigating? In the previous books, the ghosts had always asked Cookie to find out who killed them and why - but this time, there was no such scenario. There was no ghost hanging around her demanding she discover who killed him. (Yes, there was the 'ghost cat' but he wasn't hounding her constantly and following her around demanding she find his murderer). Yet for some odd reason, she felt the need to figure it out. (Because of this, I had a hard time believing that she would just stay out of Dylan's future investigations). Cookie usually isn't as stupid as she was in this book, just walking into potentially dangerous situations and even leaving behind a police officer that was assigned to protect her (note to officer: they don't fall asleep on stakeouts if they value their jobs).

There is a spoiler below that I would ask you don't read if you haven't read the book. Thank you.

We were left with the question of did the photographer leave the cat's body after his killer was discovered? Minnie was supposedly her guardian angel but couldn't remember why she was there or keep her out of danger? I felt that this time out Cookie was just being nosy and terribly invasive, just stalking people to find out the killer. Who does that?

I also, unfortunately again, didn't think the reason the man was murdered was plausible, and we were left with some unanswered questions that bothered me. I also felt that as far as the vintage thing goes, Dylan and everyone else went a little over the top for Cookie. It all came off as too saccharine for me; it could have been so much better. It was fine for a quick mystery read.

[Yvette Jett · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ok I read a lot of cozy mysteries, so I know better than to expect truly stellar writing, overly intriguing plots, or good character development, but y'all, this was rough. I've been reading this series since the beginning, and no, it's never been amazing, but it's never been this bad. Cookie is an idiot and, I think, possibly insane? She's constantly putting herself in balls to the wall nuts situations when she apparently has a cadre of ghosts and possessed cats that could just investigate for her. Why would you go peeping around a corner or eavesdropping on suspects if you have a literal invisible sentient creature that can do it for you? The dialogue all sounds exactly the same - why would a ghost, a police detective, and a hippy tarot card reader all sound alike? Everyone speaks in the short little staccato bursts, and everyone repeats each other. "Cookie you should investigate." "Yes, Cookie, you need to investigate." "Do you think I should investigate?" "Yes, Cookie, you have to investigate." It's mind numbing, boring, and bizarre. Seriously, I read so much trash, but this was a bridge too far, even for me.

[LittleRead · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love me some Cookie Chanel!

When Cookie is asked to provide the wardrobe for a fashion shoot in the local graveyard, she brings her best vintage fashion to the shoot, along with her ghostly BFF Charlotte. But during a break in shooting, a gunshot goes off and Cookie races to the sound and finds the demanding photographer dead. Not only does she find herself in the middle of another murder, she picks up another new ghost along the way.

Who killed the grumpy photographer and what does this new ghost need from Cookie to move in to the other side? Cookie and Charlotte have their work cut out for them.

While this is the last book in a fantastic series, I am seriously hoping the publishing house asks the author to keep it going. I’ve loved so many of Rose Pressey’s series and am always sad that they always seem to end after a short number of books. I know Rose Pressey has another new series coming out, but can we please keep Cookie and Charlotte going? I really love this series and am going to miss it, but remain Eternally Haunted and Hopeful for a new book.

[Vicky Coughlan · Rating 2 out of 5]

These books always start ok with a promise of a good read and then stupidity starts and the whole plot goes to pot. Cookie acts like a stupid idiot with not an ounce of sense in her head. Oh the murderer/suspect murderer just went down towards those woods let me follow and see if I get killed this time... How stupid! This is not being brave this is being idiotic. I sure hope this series is over but if it’s not this is one reader who’s not going to waste precious time reading this kind of garbage.

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal is the 7th book in the Haunted Vintage mystery series. Cookie Chanel owns a vintage clothing shop, It's Vintage Y'all, in Sugar Creek, GA. Not only that, but she sees ghosts, and the spirit of her grandmother is in her cat, Windsong. All in all, a normal business woman, not. Charlotte Meadows is her ghost friend, a former socialite who now hangs around the shop and helps Cookie choose vintage outfits and solve mysteries. Windsong, also helps solve mysteries, but uses a Oujia board to communicate. Once again, Cookie and her cohorts stumble onto a murder and can't let it go.

Cookie has been hired to supply vintage clothing for a photo shoot. While working in a local cemetery, there is a gunshot and the photographer is found dead. He was the epitome of high strung artist, constantly shouting at the models and had a large number of people who did not like him. This of course, made it very hard to determine who hated him enough to kill him. As Cookie is checking out the dead body, another ghost pops up named Minnie from the 1920s. The investigation begins. Who killed the photographer? Cookie and her spirit pals are on the case!

This is a fun series and this book carries on the light hearted fun, humour and banter. At least Cookie's best friend Heather can finally see and communicate with the ghosts, but most other people think Cookie is a bit eccentric and she has to find ways to talk to the ghosts without anyone thinking she is talking to herself, unfortunately it doesn't always work. Cookie, her spirit frends and even the cats work well together solving the crimes. Charlotte is sassy and bossy, offsetting Cookie's sweet, not always smart personality. What Cookie can't ferret out, her spirit buddies generally can. The mystery is a bit quicker moving that in the last book and I still wonder sometimes why Cookie takes the chances she does. Her love interest, Detective Dylan Valentine, is one of the most patient men ever. He puts up with Cookie ignoring him a lot of the time, yet is always there when she needs him. I enjoyed the new characters in this book, Minnie, a rather sweet and naive ghost and another cat with the spirit of the deceased in him. They added another dimension to the story. The ending was great, but I do not want to spoil it for you. Rose Pressey never disappoints, with her mix of humour, mystery and sass in her cozies. There are tidbits about vintage clothing and living as a spirit at the beginning of each chapter, but you do not have to like vintage to enjoy this book or series and the paranormal elements do not overpower the mystery. This series is enjoyable and always well written. The publisher, Kensington, generously provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.

[Gaele · Rating 4 out of 5]

AudioBook Review:
Stars: Overall 4 Narration 4 Story 4

We’re back in Sugar Creek, Georgia and Cookie and her Vintage Y’All brand have been chosen to style a fashion shoot for the October issue of a magazine, and the shoot is in the cemetery for the “ambiance”. That’s no problem for Cookie, because she’s got a long history of communing with the dead, and with Charlotte always about helping her style the vintage looks, there’s enough to keep her busy. But the photographer is more difficult than expected, there’s a new (to Cookie) ghost decked out in vintage 1920’s style, and a gunshot leaves the grumpy photographer dead and all of the models more than a bit upset.

There are plenty of options for the suspects, and with the new ghost, Minnie Lynn teaming up with Charlotte, Cookie has plenty of clues to follow, and she’s able to sift through the clues with an amazing (to those who don’t know the ghostly-assistants) speed and knowing bits that, well, she just couldn’t. When a new to the scene black cat arrives, claiming to be the spirit of the dead photographer, it’s a dueling cat-off – as Cookie’s grandmother speaks through her own cat, Wind Song, and soon the trail heats up. Clever for the character development and friendships (corporeal and not) that Cookie has with the ghostly contingent, there are plenty of moments where development of situations and characters just adds to the story. Of course, the reveal is clever, and while the mystery of the who dun it isn’t foremost (for me) it’s always fun to see how Cookie & Company manage to bring the culprit to life.

Narration for this story is provided by Angie Hickman who manages to keep the voices consistent, clear and engaging. Her ability to switch between characters, with listeners never getting lost, as well as introducing new characters, taking the time to allow reveals and clues to present themselves fully, and keeping a tone that is a mix of light for the fun moments, reverential for the sad ones, and clearly ‘all business’ when ferreting out clues is a nice addition to the context for a listener. You can’t go wrong with audio or written version of this fun and lighthearted take on a cozy murder mystery series, although you are best served starting at the beginning to understand the cast of characters that are in Cookie’s life and to truly appreciate them.

I received an AudioBook copy of the title from Tantor Audio for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

Review first appeared at I am, Indeed

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a Rose Pressey series. She makes the books so much fun to read. Her characters are likable and a little crazy, but since some of them are ghosts and others can see or speak to ghosts, that is understandable. She also has a few ghost inhabited feline characters, which I feel is a nice twist.
I thought the title is ironic, since the main heroine runs a vintage fashion store and hopes that styles rotate or last for generations, and the ghosts that pass through her shop seem to move on to somewhere else. That is except for her best deceased friend, Charlotte, and Cookie`s grandmother, who each add something to each book.
Each chapter starts with a tip or reference to something vintage that is still useful today.
The romantic tension and questions that have run through this series get answered, perhaps disappointing to some and surprising to others. If this is, indeed, the last book of the series, I would be excited if the author continued to give us updates on these characters lives, perhaps through her newsletter or website. I would continue to read about them.

I would recommend this series to fans of Juliet Blackwell`s Witchcraft Mystery series or Madelyn Alt`s Bewitching Mystery Series or Melissa Bourbon`s Pleating for Mercy A Fitting End Deadly Patterns A Custom-Fit Crime A Killing Notion A Seamless Murder A Magical Dressmaking Mystery series.

[Vickie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is first foray into this series. I received the book from a contest I entered. I love cozies/amateur sleuth and this has a cool premise. I was intrigued. This is book #7 in the series. Some series I jump around in and it doesn't matter too much as each book can stand on its own. The author gives some backstory to catch the reader up if needed. There are series where no backstory is given and you kind of figure things out on your own. That's what this book is like. I felt a little lost but caught up and the lost feeling didn't diminish the enjoyment of the story and the characters.
I like that the main character, Cookie Chanel, has an affinity with ghosts. I might have missed the part of how she does this, but it's no never mind. Cookie loves vintage, is quirky, smart, loves her family and friends and her sweetie, Detective Dylan Valentine.
The mystery and investigation are well accomplished, the paranormal is fun. I like her smart-mouth ghost buddy Charlotte.
I feel a need to go back to the beginning of the series and read to catch up. I like the writing and the fun characters and premise.
I can recommend this book and author and likely the series.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal is the last book in the A Haunted Vintage Mystery series and I am so sad the story is over.

Excited over the chance to consult on a fashion shoot with vintage clothing Cookie ignores the shoot being held in a creepy cemetery.

Still friends with Charlotte and working hard at keeping her vintage clothing store going Cookie is disturbed at having another murder occur in her vicinity. Once again a different ghost shows up and tells Cookie they cannot recall how they died but want her help. Stuck figuring out a murder, dealing with the every day craziness of life, and determined to keep crime out of her home town Cookie ignores her boyfriends advice and starts investigating.

I really enjoyed the story, it had a lot more action compared to earlier stories while keeping the fun humor that was throughout the whole series. What I did not like was the end too much, it felt rushed to end such a strong series. An epilogue would have been nice or just a another chapter tying up things a bit more.

[Kathleen Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

They say all good things must come to an end and sadly that appears to be the case with this light, paranormalish cozy series. Cookie has an vintage clothing store and she solves murders with the help of well, ghosts. If you haven't read this series before, you are in for a treat. There's nothing twee about Charlotte, the very stylish ghost who is Cookie's best friend, or Wind Song the cat who is the spirit of Cookie's grandmother. In this installment, Cookie's helped with a fashion shoot which turns into more. Tyler the photographer was a rotten person to the models but did one of them, or someone else kill him? Cookie meets a new ghost, Minnie, who has something to say about all of this. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is entertaining reading that will have you chuckling a bit.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the seventh installment in this series and appears to be the last unless the author and publish decide to keep it. This is the first in this series that I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Cookie Chanel owns a vintage clothing store (It’s Vintage Y’All) and she can see ghosts. In fact her best friend Charlotte is a ghost along with the spirit of her Grandmother in her cat. It is fall in Sugar Creek Georgia and Cookie has been hired to dress models for an upcoming photo shoot for a fashion magazine. The photo shoot is taking place in a cemetery and during the photo shoot Cookie meets a new ghost just as shots are fired which kills the photographer. This a quirky mystery and I enjoyed it. Wish I had read the series from the very beginning but will have to go back and do that. Will also need to look for other books from this author. Recommend.

[Danielle Urban · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fashions Fade, Haunted Is Eternal by Rose Pressey is an exciting ghost mystery. The characters are amusing to follow. I loved how the main protagonist can both see and talk to ghosts. Just when she's used to having one as a friend, another one appears. And then, shortly after that, a photographer is murdered on the scene. The who done it theme pops up and it is up to Cookie to solve the murder. A fashionista with two helpful ghosts and a paramedic boyfriend, makes for an entertaining tale. I couldn't help but to love the story and laugh along the way. For fans of Angie Fox and Pamela Kopfler this is a must read! Overall, I highly recommend it. Humor, action, and mystery all in one perfect bundle. 

I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another sweet installment in the Haunted Vintage Mystery. I have to say, for such a small town, their murder rate is astronomical and no one seems to notice that. Me? I'd be packing up the family and moving out.

Cookie Chanel has been hired to dress models for a photo shoot in the local cemetery when they suddenly find that the photographer has been killed. As per usual, she picks up a new "ghost," solves a murder, and stays alive! Can easily be read as a standalone, but if this isn't your first Cookie Chanel rodeo, you won't be finding any surprises here, well except at the end, but I'll leave that for you to stumble on.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great cozy series for the lovers of anything vintage. The fashion tips from the 50's are so appropriate for today. Cookie Chanel is at the Sugar Creek, Georgia cemetery for a fashion shoot that will appear in the October issue of well known magazine. When the photographer gets shot, Cookie, her ghost best friend, Charlotte and meet a new ghost named Minnie. Of course Cookie has to help her boyfriend detective solve the case and their romance is moving right along. This is book 7 in the Haunted Vintage Mystery series. It can be read as a stand alone but you won't want to miss the fun in the previous books. How Many Grandmothers come back as a cat to keep you company. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Sherry Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprisingly fun. But actually I wasn't surprised. This one was fun and entertaining story.

And even though I stepped in at book 7 I was completely engaged turning the pages all the way to the end!

Cookie Chanel oh I love her name is fun character. Almost as fun as the ghosts that begin coming out of well where ever they come from.

There are some interesting and humorous characters that caused this reader to chuckle a time or two especially when Cookie is talking to the ghosts when others are around.

Cookie's cat Windsong is a very interesting character(s).

Check this one out! I'll be checking out the other 6!
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I received a complimentary copy

[Olivia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, I finished the series.

Cookie - oh, Cookie.

She became more and more stupid and idiotic as the series progressed.

I can't say that I'm sorry the series has concluded.

Also, Minnie simply didn't make any sense.

Rose Pressey needs to take more time and care with each book she writes. They feel so rushed and clearly haven't been edited correctly.

Things like calling Cookie's part time assistant a new name - last book it was Brianna, this book it was Lynn. Minnie's last name was Lynn in the last book too, so it was just a rushed mistake.

I've started reading the first book in a new series by Pressey which has a really good premise but, again, the basics are lacking.

[Lisa]

Jumping in at #7, not having read the first entries in the series, I didn't feel terribly lost, but protagonist Cookie Chanel's friends are nearly as comfortable with her speaking with ghosts as she is. Her grandmother inhabits a cat, so she engages in discourse with her via a Ouija board.
The ghosts assist Cookie with solving a murder she witnesses while providing couture to a photo shoot. As per usual with most cozies, the protagonist's significant other is (thankfully) with the police department and jumps in to save her several times when her life is in danger pretty much throughout the book.

[Sherri · Rating 4 out of 5]

*** I received an advanced e-copy from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review

There are 2 things you need to know about Cookie Chanel: she runs a vintage clothing shop, and she can see ghosts. Those ghosts are a big help when it comes to "assisting" her policeman boyfriend in solving crimes. When a fashion photographer gets killed on a photo shoot at the cemetery, Cookie and her ghost pals are right there in the thick of the murder investigation.
This was a fun, quick read. I loved Charlotte's Tips For a Fabulous Afterlife, at the top of every other chapter.