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A Ghost of Her Own
Her world has shattered apart. His has been frozen in time.
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After leaving an abusive relationship, Grace Reddy scrapes herself together and purchases an old, abandoned warehouse in hopes that she can start anew. But with the new property comes a new challenge…
Rodrick died a century ago, back when this stretch of land was turning from orange groves into industrial nightmares. For years upon years, he has haunted his little corner of the world, unable to reach out beyond the veil. Unable to speak, unable to touch, unable to be heard.
That all changes, when one night, Grace catches a glimpse of him out of the corner of her eye...
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Dive into this cozy romance and read the book that has readers holding their breath with anticipation!
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After leaving an abusive relationship, Grace Reddy scrapes herself together and purchases an old, abandoned warehouse in hopes that she can start anew. But with the new property comes a new challenge…
Rodrick died a century ago, back when this stretch of land was turning from orange groves into industrial nightmares. For years upon years, he has haunted his little corner of the world, unable to reach out beyond the veil. Unable to speak, unable to touch, unable to be heard.
That all changes, when one night, Grace catches a glimpse of him out of the corner of her eye...
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Dive into this cozy romance and read the book that has readers holding their breath with anticipation!
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 24, 2018
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April 19, 2023
Okay, so I have thoughts. Angry because this began as promising, really good, with a heroine moving into a haunted warehouse and outrunning a dark past, and then...And then she doesn't outrun it because it stuck around the whole book, and there was very very minimal romance. I was left so disappointed by the dumb choices, particularly the protagonist's choices to not call law enforcement or proper alternative authorities at key moments. It's later kiiind of explained that they're dodgy and that's why, but like. She's so passive. If the lingering issues from your abusive relationship are that bad, why not move further away? But lemme break it down.
1) This story is not cozy by my definition. There are calm moments and a protagonist renovating her new home between darker parts, but the plot is not low stakes and we never really get a comforting payoff at the end.
2) While the past abusive relationship forms a good grounding plot for the concept of a healing ghost romance - the abusive relationship very much comes back to (no pun intended, hehe) haunt the entire plot. Grace's ex and his goons stalk and intimidate her the entire book and it was like...Really dark and violent at times?
3) This could have been good - Rodrick as a mostly intangible ghost can't "save" Grace, forcing self reliance and her to save herself, but it was all bungled. Super wishy washy psychic and ghost repellent lore is vaguely referred to. There's a big violent confrontation with a gang and guns at the end, and then the book just ends.
4) The romance is...not really there. If this was marketed as an ace romance, perhaps it'd have made more sense, but I read this as really like...Platonic roommates who physically lean on each other a lot.
1) This story is not cozy by my definition. There are calm moments and a protagonist renovating her new home between darker parts, but the plot is not low stakes and we never really get a comforting payoff at the end.
2) While the past abusive relationship forms a good grounding plot for the concept of a healing ghost romance - the abusive relationship very much comes back to (no pun intended, hehe) haunt the entire plot. Grace's ex and his goons stalk and intimidate her the entire book and it was like...Really dark and violent at times?
3) This could have been good - Rodrick as a mostly intangible ghost can't "save" Grace, forcing self reliance and her to save herself, but it was all bungled. Super wishy washy psychic and ghost repellent lore is vaguely referred to. There's a big violent confrontation with a gang and guns at the end, and then the book just ends.
4) The romance is...not really there. If this was marketed as an ace romance, perhaps it'd have made more sense, but I read this as really like...Platonic roommates who physically lean on each other a lot.
March 16, 2020
Sigh. I hate it when this happens. I really was so excited to read this because the concept isn’t done often and I was anticipating a romantic novel with ghosts would surely involve some heartbreaking, yearn-for-you romance (it’s the perfect set up for it). But no. This book just fell flat. I feel like I was reading the first draft of someone’s book. There were grammar errors and parts of the plot that needed to be fleshed out but were left untouched which meant poor character development for the most part. I could definitely forgive the grammar if the characters were more gripping. Rodericks back story could’ve been explored more or we could’ve had more moments to build his personality other than a few concerned looks and whispers. I think this book had so much potential but maybe needed some more maturation in the authors head.
February 8, 2020
I wanted MORE!
August 30, 2021
Rounding up from 3.5. I chose this book because I know the author and because I have decided I need to read more romance for writing research. The description assured me it was relatively clean, and that was true. Low steam, and likeable protagonists.
Paranormal/ghost stories aren't really my thing, but again, I wanted to give it a try. It's obviously one of the author's first works and not well edited. BUT, I thoroughly enjoyed most of it, stayed up too late reading it, and didn't want it to end.
Amd speaking of the ending, it was much too abrupt and left me with a lot of questions about how the ghost thing "works" in this story. What is the eventual destiny of the ghost character? And are there things that might change it?
Knowing that this author has written a LOT since then makes me excited to see how she's grown. I immediately bought the second in the series, which was written just last year, after other completed books.
So, overall, I saw a lot of unrealized potential, but also a great story. It was a fast and entertaining read that was worth my time.
Paranormal/ghost stories aren't really my thing, but again, I wanted to give it a try. It's obviously one of the author's first works and not well edited. BUT, I thoroughly enjoyed most of it, stayed up too late reading it, and didn't want it to end.
Amd speaking of the ending, it was much too abrupt and left me with a lot of questions about how the ghost thing "works" in this story. What is the eventual destiny of the ghost character? And are there things that might change it?
Knowing that this author has written a LOT since then makes me excited to see how she's grown. I immediately bought the second in the series, which was written just last year, after other completed books.
So, overall, I saw a lot of unrealized potential, but also a great story. It was a fast and entertaining read that was worth my time.
April 4, 2020
This was a good story that held my interest and I liked Grace and her ghost. It could have been very good but I was not satisfied with the ending. There was too much swearing and taking the Lord’s name in vain.
July 28, 2023
I loved the book. I see some are not happy with it since the heroine did not come out all blazing on top and that in the end her male ghost basically saves her. They are overlooking that she gave him the strength and want to materialize in her presence, that she gave him the strength to be able to intervene on her behalf when she was about to be shot! Some are upset since we did not get a super duper sex scene. We can only try to let our imagination run wild for what could be at some point, since we know they can kiss, and can lean on each other, not just her leaning on him. We know they cuddle. We know they are beginning to learn each others quirks and silent gestures. Nothing wrong with a book where two people, even when one is a ghost can become so close in so short a time and both helping the other to come to terms with their own situations.
August 6, 2022
The story was interesting but then it just suddenly ends. It’s like slamming into a wall. There was no warning, no resolution. I had no idea the book was even coming to a close. The big action happens and then suddenly you get “The End.” And there is no sequel. It very much felt like the author just went “I’m not writing anymore.” And just threw “The End.” Onto it.
December 29, 2025
The premise of this book is so interesting, but the quality of writing is so weak that it hurts the storytelling.
Sure, the plot seems a lil lighthearted, a lil silly goofy, but that's what to expect from this genre. And in the grand scheme of things, I didn't even mind Grace and Rodrick's InstaLove relationship because they can't even communicate for half the book. HOWEVER, the writing is so inconsistent and weird that it distracts from the characters' journey.
I was immediately put on edge with the book's weak hook. "And with a deep breath to fortify herself, she turns the key to the aging padlock" (Chapter 1). Okay, sure, whatever, maybe it's one of those books where the main characters don't have names. NOPE. The author literally chooses to introduce another character by name before the FMC. Why am I meeting Deborah the sister before I meet Grace the FMC. This issue persisted throughout the book. We would go through large chunks of action (I think the max was half a chapter) where the author just WOULDN'T say that Grace said or did something. Instead, it was all "she said" and "she did", even if it was the beginning of a new chapter.
The writing also lacked basic grammar. The whole book read like a first draft of a story someone wrote on the notes app on their phone. The writing is oddly casual, with sentences saying "cause" instead of because (in the narration, not the dialogue), and the narration inconsistently used abbreviations like "isn't" or "shouldn't". Sometimes, the narration is so vague about what character it's referencing that you genuinely don't know who is supposed to be talking. The only way this book's publication is slightly excusable is if the author's first language isn't English. There were a lot of sentences that did not make sense or were written poorly:
- "Hours later, when the only light she keeps on her little reading lamp next to her air mattress, she wakes from her sleep with a jerk" (Chapter 2) (literally what is this sentence saying)
- "Show her a pic of a different outside warehouse" (Chapter 5) (I probably would've restructured the sentence)
- "And only after the last conversation does her heart jump" (Chapter 5) (in context, the placement of this sentence is ODD)
- "Grace, she's been followed and she's been intimidated and she's been threatened, but she has no reason to believe that little pretty California blonde has ever dealt with the sheer level of weirdness that she has" (Chapter 6) (HUH??? Sentence structure????)
- "She sees glimpses of Rodrick, but not steady, but she pays no attention" (Chapter 6)
- "There was more than one occasion in elementary school when Grace's bullies got roughed up by her three years younger sister" (Chapter 7) (no native English speaker over the age of 12 would word that sentence that way)
- "She isn't kidding when she says a block away, and soon they're in a very fragrant and very tiny shop with Heather" (Chapter 10) ("they" LITERALLY refers to Grace and Heather so WHY is Heather listed separately??)
- "Grace grips them, and they crunch in her hands, giving off a sickly sweat [sic] herbaceous scent... something akin to the scent of a freshly broken stick of a sap filled wood" (Chapter 10) (typo????)
- "She smiles at him, but he's still, not looking up at her, but still, her heart feels a little better inside at the sight" (Chapter 12) (is this supposed to be a play on words or smth??)
- "Deborah takes her home in her car, and her sister's still shaking, and she crashes on the couch and falls asleep fast, her neck contorted" (Chapter 13) (I think this one speaks for itself)
Also, some sentences are just randomly center-aligned????
Alongside my frustration with the writing, I was immensely frustrated and confused by the whole Rey subplot. Exposition concerning him contradicts itself, and the way that different characters reference events contradict each other (not in a "unreliable narrator way" more in a "I don't remember what I wrote three chapters ago" way). While the Rey/Mike stuff added some tension to the otherwise bland story, the plot was so static that it changed almost nothing. Little is explained or resolved, and as the book goes on, it becomes increasingly apparent that these characters serve just to be the Big Bag Wolf and scare Grace a bit. They did not make sense.
Sure, the plot seems a lil lighthearted, a lil silly goofy, but that's what to expect from this genre. And in the grand scheme of things, I didn't even mind Grace and Rodrick's InstaLove relationship because they can't even communicate for half the book. HOWEVER, the writing is so inconsistent and weird that it distracts from the characters' journey.
I was immediately put on edge with the book's weak hook. "And with a deep breath to fortify herself, she turns the key to the aging padlock" (Chapter 1). Okay, sure, whatever, maybe it's one of those books where the main characters don't have names. NOPE. The author literally chooses to introduce another character by name before the FMC. Why am I meeting Deborah the sister before I meet Grace the FMC. This issue persisted throughout the book. We would go through large chunks of action (I think the max was half a chapter) where the author just WOULDN'T say that Grace said or did something. Instead, it was all "she said" and "she did", even if it was the beginning of a new chapter.
The writing also lacked basic grammar. The whole book read like a first draft of a story someone wrote on the notes app on their phone. The writing is oddly casual, with sentences saying "cause" instead of because (in the narration, not the dialogue), and the narration inconsistently used abbreviations like "isn't" or "shouldn't". Sometimes, the narration is so vague about what character it's referencing that you genuinely don't know who is supposed to be talking. The only way this book's publication is slightly excusable is if the author's first language isn't English. There were a lot of sentences that did not make sense or were written poorly:
- "Hours later, when the only light she keeps on her little reading lamp next to her air mattress, she wakes from her sleep with a jerk" (Chapter 2) (literally what is this sentence saying)
- "Show her a pic of a different outside warehouse" (Chapter 5) (I probably would've restructured the sentence)
- "And only after the last conversation does her heart jump" (Chapter 5) (in context, the placement of this sentence is ODD)
- "Grace, she's been followed and she's been intimidated and she's been threatened, but she has no reason to believe that little pretty California blonde has ever dealt with the sheer level of weirdness that she has" (Chapter 6) (HUH??? Sentence structure????)
- "She sees glimpses of Rodrick, but not steady, but she pays no attention" (Chapter 6)
- "There was more than one occasion in elementary school when Grace's bullies got roughed up by her three years younger sister" (Chapter 7) (no native English speaker over the age of 12 would word that sentence that way)
- "She isn't kidding when she says a block away, and soon they're in a very fragrant and very tiny shop with Heather" (Chapter 10) ("they" LITERALLY refers to Grace and Heather so WHY is Heather listed separately??)
- "Grace grips them, and they crunch in her hands, giving off a sickly sweat [sic] herbaceous scent... something akin to the scent of a freshly broken stick of a sap filled wood" (Chapter 10) (typo????)
- "She smiles at him, but he's still, not looking up at her, but still, her heart feels a little better inside at the sight" (Chapter 12) (is this supposed to be a play on words or smth??)
- "Deborah takes her home in her car, and her sister's still shaking, and she crashes on the couch and falls asleep fast, her neck contorted" (Chapter 13) (I think this one speaks for itself)
Also, some sentences are just randomly center-aligned????
Alongside my frustration with the writing, I was immensely frustrated and confused by the whole Rey subplot. Exposition concerning him contradicts itself, and the way that different characters reference events contradict each other (not in a "unreliable narrator way" more in a "I don't remember what I wrote three chapters ago" way). While the Rey/Mike stuff added some tension to the otherwise bland story, the plot was so static that it changed almost nothing. Little is explained or resolved, and as the book goes on, it becomes increasingly apparent that these characters serve just to be the Big Bag Wolf and scare Grace a bit. They did not make sense.
November 18, 2022
Sweet, pure, ghost story. Light on romance
This is described as a romance but outside of a couple very chaste kisses at the end, it's really more of a roommate/budding friendship between a woman hiding from her abusive ex and the ghost who is haunting her newly bought residence.
It was a lovely ghost story in terms of watching these two slowly learn to trust each other. But it ends right around the time I thought it was getting started. It's like a slow burn but never reaches the burn. And it ends rather abruptly without giving the many details that were left out due to the ghosts inability to communicate throughout most of the story. We never know about his life, his feelings, his desires, his fears or interests...we never learn about the full extent of his abilities or limits. They don't have conversations where they get to know each other. He is simply a slightly sad, flickering warning system that craves touch. On one hand this is exactly what I would expect from a ghost story if ghosts were real and this was based on real life lol but because this is called a romance, I guess I expected...romance.
I enjoyed this story the whole time I read it. I turned each page with rapt attention and fascination, eager to see what would happen next. My only disappointment is that it ends before they actually progress beyond being friends and in such an abrupt manner. The next story in the series centers on a side character from this story, which is only disappointing because it means there will be no continuation of this story and this couple.
This is described as a romance but outside of a couple very chaste kisses at the end, it's really more of a roommate/budding friendship between a woman hiding from her abusive ex and the ghost who is haunting her newly bought residence.
It was a lovely ghost story in terms of watching these two slowly learn to trust each other. But it ends right around the time I thought it was getting started. It's like a slow burn but never reaches the burn. And it ends rather abruptly without giving the many details that were left out due to the ghosts inability to communicate throughout most of the story. We never know about his life, his feelings, his desires, his fears or interests...we never learn about the full extent of his abilities or limits. They don't have conversations where they get to know each other. He is simply a slightly sad, flickering warning system that craves touch. On one hand this is exactly what I would expect from a ghost story if ghosts were real and this was based on real life lol but because this is called a romance, I guess I expected...romance.
I enjoyed this story the whole time I read it. I turned each page with rapt attention and fascination, eager to see what would happen next. My only disappointment is that it ends before they actually progress beyond being friends and in such an abrupt manner. The next story in the series centers on a side character from this story, which is only disappointing because it means there will be no continuation of this story and this couple.
January 21, 2024
Unfortunately disappointing read. I loved the premise so I was looking forward to reading this but it wasn’t a romance book by any means. There didn’t seem to be much between the main characters other than a sense of mild curiosity. The only romance was maybe 2 kisses after 80 or 90% in. It doesn’t even qualify as a clean read romance.
The mfc spent more time doing construction work or interacting with the other alive characters than the mmc ghost. It was all very surface level with no real depth to any of the characters.
All the male characters in this book except for the main ghost and random delivery drivers were portrayed as bad guys. Her only positive interactions were with female characters and the mmc. It just felt odd to read. There are weird racial references that come out of left field too. These parts feel really shoehorned in as they bore no relevance and didn’t make any sense to the story at all. Like the author just wanted to make a statement for the sake of it.
The grammar was off in parts, the flow of the storyline was disjointed and it ends so abruptly I was sure it must be a duology but no. It just stops with so many unanswered questions.
This story concept had potential but the execution was lacking. Not really interested in the rest of the series.
The mfc spent more time doing construction work or interacting with the other alive characters than the mmc ghost. It was all very surface level with no real depth to any of the characters.
All the male characters in this book except for the main ghost and random delivery drivers were portrayed as bad guys. Her only positive interactions were with female characters and the mmc. It just felt odd to read. There are weird racial references that come out of left field too. These parts feel really shoehorned in as they bore no relevance and didn’t make any sense to the story at all. Like the author just wanted to make a statement for the sake of it.
The grammar was off in parts, the flow of the storyline was disjointed and it ends so abruptly I was sure it must be a duology but no. It just stops with so many unanswered questions.
This story concept had potential but the execution was lacking. Not really interested in the rest of the series.
October 12, 2025
I devoured this book. I did get a sense this may have been one of the author's earlier works due to the grammatical errors, but looking past that I found it to be a very heartwarming story. To me, Grace was a strong character, still in survival mode rebuilding her life after years of abuse, and the shadows of her past harassing her, not allowing her to move forward. She is vulnerable but also determined and independent, and I love that about her. I wish we knew more about Roderick and his back story, but I did see some development as he grew and became more substantial as they spent more time together. I found their relationship heartwarming and healing. They ultimately needed each other to move forward and develop. I found this relationship sweet and romantic. Spice isn't always necessary. Sometimes when coming out of an abusive relationship or a tumultuous past, all we need is someone to hold us, make us feel safe without strings attached, and just to be there to know and love us. ❤️ I would love a sequel to further develop their relationship and to tell Roderick's story in more detail.
January 12, 2024
Heartwarming
This was such a sweet and interesting story. The FMC it's our typical FMC escaping from her toxic ex with bad friends. And then we have our MMC come in to provide comfort, it's just that, well, he is not exactly human. I loved it that this was such a different story in within of what is expected from the usual damsel in distress type of situation. Their relationship does not develops like you would expect from the ususal romance stories. Of course, I would have love more development, this story has the potential for that. However, I get it that this is as far as the author wanted to bring her characters. This story is not focus so much on the romance, but more on the MFC keeping herself safe from her ex. There is no smut so just know that ahead of time. Still, it was a pretty enjoyable story, if your looking for something non traditional, quick, and sweet then this will give you a different taste to get you out of your routine. Happy reading!
This was such a sweet and interesting story. The FMC it's our typical FMC escaping from her toxic ex with bad friends. And then we have our MMC come in to provide comfort, it's just that, well, he is not exactly human. I loved it that this was such a different story in within of what is expected from the usual damsel in distress type of situation. Their relationship does not develops like you would expect from the ususal romance stories. Of course, I would have love more development, this story has the potential for that. However, I get it that this is as far as the author wanted to bring her characters. This story is not focus so much on the romance, but more on the MFC keeping herself safe from her ex. There is no smut so just know that ahead of time. Still, it was a pretty enjoyable story, if your looking for something non traditional, quick, and sweet then this will give you a different taste to get you out of your routine. Happy reading!
May 25, 2024
I would rate this book as not great but okay. The storyline was interesting enough to keep me turning pages, and it provided the quick, casual read I was seeking. However, I found the grammatical errors throughout the book distracting. I'm not sure if this is self-published but an editor's review would definitely help to improve the quality of the writing. There are also a couple of references thrown into the text that don't add to the story and just come out of the blue with nothing to tie it back to, such as a brief reference to "she noticed she was the only non-white person present" when race had never been discussed and this didn't seem to serve any purpose to the story line. I have the other three novels in the series and will read them and hope that the writing improved with the sequels. Overall, I would call this a light, entertaining read but don't expect fine literature.
June 1, 2020
Different. Interesting, and very good
I haven't read a story that is like this one before. It caught my attention and kept me reading to find out what would happen next. She has kept herself in hiding from the men that work for her ex_boyfriend,even though Reg is in prison he is still trying to get at her. She bought an old warehouse in cash which she had saved up. It is within the first day and night she discovers she is not living in the warehouse alone. She has a ghost with her now, and with each passing day the two of them learn to work together in trying to keep her safe from Rey. With her sister, Heather, Trixie, and Roddick will they really be able to help her in the end?
I haven't read a story that is like this one before. It caught my attention and kept me reading to find out what would happen next. She has kept herself in hiding from the men that work for her ex_boyfriend,even though Reg is in prison he is still trying to get at her. She bought an old warehouse in cash which she had saved up. It is within the first day and night she discovers she is not living in the warehouse alone. She has a ghost with her now, and with each passing day the two of them learn to work together in trying to keep her safe from Rey. With her sister, Heather, Trixie, and Roddick will they really be able to help her in the end?
March 14, 2023
A ghost story with a difference. I loved it!
When I was younger I read the whole horror section of the local library but then my parents let me watch "The Birds" by Alfred Hitchcock. It scared the bejesus out of me so I stopped reading horror etc. A Ghost of her own is the first ghost story I have read in years and I loved it! Not quite what I was expecting but a great read.
The thought that went into all of the ghost's sightings ie the flickering lights etc. The only evil thing in this book where a few human beings.
I think I wish the ending was slightly different but then how would you finish this "love" story between the living and the dead?
I enjoyed the author's writing and will certainly be reading more of Alessa Winters' work.
When I was younger I read the whole horror section of the local library but then my parents let me watch "The Birds" by Alfred Hitchcock. It scared the bejesus out of me so I stopped reading horror etc. A Ghost of her own is the first ghost story I have read in years and I loved it! Not quite what I was expecting but a great read.
The thought that went into all of the ghost's sightings ie the flickering lights etc. The only evil thing in this book where a few human beings.
I think I wish the ending was slightly different but then how would you finish this "love" story between the living and the dead?
I enjoyed the author's writing and will certainly be reading more of Alessa Winters' work.
November 13, 2021
Ummm….confused.
So I thought the two books available in this series were standalone by reading the blurbs. So I assumed this first book was a standalone. But there was no real ending! I’m very confused with the lack of conclusion.
I don’t know if the next book will continue Grace and Rodrick’s
story, but the blurb only mentions Heather and Ian, the reviews as well.
Besides that, the storyline is not bad, I love ghost stories, but the vagueness of Grace’s story made it slow paced. I can’t put my finger on it, but the vagueness of both Grace and Heather’s dialogue was very frustrating.
I’m not sure if I’ll continue this series.
So I thought the two books available in this series were standalone by reading the blurbs. So I assumed this first book was a standalone. But there was no real ending! I’m very confused with the lack of conclusion.
I don’t know if the next book will continue Grace and Rodrick’s
story, but the blurb only mentions Heather and Ian, the reviews as well.
Besides that, the storyline is not bad, I love ghost stories, but the vagueness of Grace’s story made it slow paced. I can’t put my finger on it, but the vagueness of both Grace and Heather’s dialogue was very frustrating.
I’m not sure if I’ll continue this series.
January 21, 2024
Expected something different
I was expecting more of a cozy mystery, turns out this is not that, it is a ghost story with some suspense. And more violence than cozy mysteries usually have.
There were some editing problems but only one or two bad enough I had to read multiple times to figure it out.
All in all it was a decent read. I did enjoy Roderick I found him amusing. Grace might have been too but the stress overrode anything else in her personality.
I haven't decided if I'll read the next one or not. That ghost does have a bit curious so it's possible. Maybe when I'm in the mood for something other than romance.
I was expecting more of a cozy mystery, turns out this is not that, it is a ghost story with some suspense. And more violence than cozy mysteries usually have.
There were some editing problems but only one or two bad enough I had to read multiple times to figure it out.
All in all it was a decent read. I did enjoy Roderick I found him amusing. Grace might have been too but the stress overrode anything else in her personality.
I haven't decided if I'll read the next one or not. That ghost does have a bit curious so it's possible. Maybe when I'm in the mood for something other than romance.
October 30, 2018
A Ghost of Her Own by Alessa Winters is an amazing story to read. I fell in love with the very strong characters and the amazing story line from the very begining of the story. I loved this story so much I can not wait to see what the writer will write about next. Alessa Winters is fast becoming one of my favorite authors to read. She makes her stories come alive for me instead of just reading the story like some of the other suthors I read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 5, 2022
What happens if your resident ghost protects you?
A bad marriage, briefly explained, and mafia like henchmen who harass her, the why also skimmed over. She fails to push details that would prove ill intent to the police. (Who should already have access to info on the criminal ex.) And why confront them by herself? Paranormal romance would get last billing on this because the stalking mob was more intense. You never find out why they wanted her to appear at the 'meeting'. The plot was good and the idea would have worked with input from the ghost's side and more details.
A bad marriage, briefly explained, and mafia like henchmen who harass her, the why also skimmed over. She fails to push details that would prove ill intent to the police. (Who should already have access to info on the criminal ex.) And why confront them by herself? Paranormal romance would get last billing on this because the stalking mob was more intense. You never find out why they wanted her to appear at the 'meeting'. The plot was good and the idea would have worked with input from the ghost's side and more details.
February 19, 2023
Quick read about Grace who has fled her abusive relationship and purchases an old warehouse/factory to renovate into her live/work space. While there, she thinks she has an unexpected roommate, so she sets out to uncover exactly who this guy is. We’re introduced to Heather who ends up being the driving force behind the rest of the series. Grace learns the identity of her ghost and they start dating. Also, her ex has people stalking her and they even get violent so that was a little bit of danger and drama added into the story.
March 13, 2023
frustrating
This was a frustrating read, there were parts that were great and I loved the idea of it but I agree worth some of the other reviewers. The ending is very abrupt and you don’t get a lot of the background of things. It’s described as a romance but apart from a couple of kisses, it doesn’t really feel that romantic. Also please stop using so many question marks. It feels like there should have been another story before hand to explain some elements or there needs to be another book to explore the same characters.
This was a frustrating read, there were parts that were great and I loved the idea of it but I agree worth some of the other reviewers. The ending is very abrupt and you don’t get a lot of the background of things. It’s described as a romance but apart from a couple of kisses, it doesn’t really feel that romantic. Also please stop using so many question marks. It feels like there should have been another story before hand to explain some elements or there needs to be another book to explore the same characters.
October 25, 2023
Although this book is well written, throughout the whole book it almost felt like the romantic side of this book was a little forced. This is not because the author was trying to make you only focus on the romantic aspects of the story, but rather because this story did not require a romantic aspect in order to be good. I understand however why it was written this was and the will-they-won't-they of the book was a big part in the plot.
That being said the female character also has a big story line that follows her escape from previously abusive relationship and shows how those relationships can effect a person even a couple of years down the line. It was definitely a story about two people overcoming trauma together and building a house for themselves despite their differences and backgrounds.
That being said the female character also has a big story line that follows her escape from previously abusive relationship and shows how those relationships can effect a person even a couple of years down the line. It was definitely a story about two people overcoming trauma together and building a house for themselves despite their differences and backgrounds.
November 2, 2024
this was sweet and cute, but I don’t think it was quite ready to be published. needs LOTS more editing - writing was very repetitive both in wording and plot-wise; I liked how their relationship progressed and grew, but the rest of it was just basically the same scene over and over even though the book was quite short. and I’m not rly one to harp on grammar anymore but in this case the errors started to bother me a lot bc they were genuinely distracting.
idk. I liked it well enough but it needs more fleshing out.
idk. I liked it well enough but it needs more fleshing out.
October 29, 2018
She has finally been able to get away from her abusive relationship and she has moved into a warehouse to make a new life. What she did not except was a ghost. It is the only place he can be. He is not sure he wants her there. What will happen between them? Can they come to an understanding? See how they get on
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 26, 2020
Loved it!!! Great characters, great STORY line, it's got intrigue, mystery, a ghost or two or MORE, a BAD ex with thugs for friends and ROMANCE on another level. The author needs a proofreader BADLY but the book is still very good, so good I finished in spite of the errors. I didn't even take away points for the errors b/c the BOOK itself was so darn good. I do wish it had a sequel though.
October 25, 2021
Hmmm, not sure how I feel about this one. I like the premise of a ghost from the 1930s and today's technology. I didn't like that the police just gave up so easily and took the guys' word. Wasn't clear, was Rey a cop? Why would her mother not believe her about Rey? So many unbelievable points. Wait...there is no scequel to this story?! It ends like that?! I thought there would be more coming inbthe next book that explains things. This sux!
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February 23, 2022
Really good read, could be great with some tweaks
A refreshingly original story. There were some grammatical errors, and some confusingly written sentences, but nothing horrendous. The book had a lot of description on the main character's thought and feelings that let the reader really get to know and like her. So much so that I would have preferred if it had been written first person narrative. That said, I'm looking forward to the next book.
A refreshingly original story. There were some grammatical errors, and some confusingly written sentences, but nothing horrendous. The book had a lot of description on the main character's thought and feelings that let the reader really get to know and like her. So much so that I would have preferred if it had been written first person narrative. That said, I'm looking forward to the next book.
October 13, 2022
I very much enjoyed this book. It could be called a ghost story, but the more Grace interacts with the ghost, the more he feels like another living person in the story. There was a tension all throughout, both with the ghost and with her abusive Ex. There were so many things that could have happened, that there was no guessing what would happen next. I would have given it 5 stars, except I like to have a definite ending, but the author didn’t actually end the story.
November 7, 2022
That’s it??
The story was great up until the end. I enjoyed the ebb and flow of Grace and Rodrick with the tension and unknown threat from Rey. But now I feel as if I have more questions than answers. I feel as if Rey isn’t done- he’s just getting started at getting her back. That “main event” didn’t seem to match the level that Rey is portrayed to be on. Also what happens to Grace and Rodrick now??? This definitely needs to be at least a duet.
The story was great up until the end. I enjoyed the ebb and flow of Grace and Rodrick with the tension and unknown threat from Rey. But now I feel as if I have more questions than answers. I feel as if Rey isn’t done- he’s just getting started at getting her back. That “main event” didn’t seem to match the level that Rey is portrayed to be on. Also what happens to Grace and Rodrick now??? This definitely needs to be at least a duet.
May 27, 2023
Detached Disappointment
⭐⭐.5 stars
The biggest villain of the story is the horrible pacing. The rising action is 60% of the book. Roddrick finally kisses the FMC at 90%. The big climatic scene with the bad guy ex is built up on page one and feels anticlimactic once it comes. Scenes get glossed over in two sentences while odd story details get pages. The whole thing was just, eh. If you want a break from strong romance, spice, and smex then this is the read for you.
⭐⭐.5 stars
The biggest villain of the story is the horrible pacing. The rising action is 60% of the book. Roddrick finally kisses the FMC at 90%. The big climatic scene with the bad guy ex is built up on page one and feels anticlimactic once it comes. Scenes get glossed over in two sentences while odd story details get pages. The whole thing was just, eh. If you want a break from strong romance, spice, and smex then this is the read for you.
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