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The Phantom Portrait
The White Raven cozy mystery series keeps you guessing until the end.
Art history master Jade Mackenzie is mourning the recent death of her mother and starting a new life for herself in Pacific Grove, California, where she's inherited her grandmother's cottage by the sea. She opens an antique shop in the heart of town. The appearance of a legendary white raven sets in motion events that cause her to question her own sanity.
After discovering a portrait of a man dressed in 18th century garb gazing at the sea, she begins having bizarre dreams and visions. Is the portrait changing? Could the alterations actually be glimpses of the past or future? As if that's not enough, Jade's research into the portrait brings on the wrath of an ancient cult.
Frightened by what she can't explain, Jade confides in her sweet, sexy friend, Scottish firefighter Aidan MacFie, whose irresistible good nature seems to hide a painful past he's wary of revealing.
Aidan's only choice is to protect Jade personally. But the greatest defense he may be able to give her is to reveal the truth about himself...and risk losing the chance at love with a woman he's already fallen head over heels for.
Art history master Jade Mackenzie is mourning the recent death of her mother and starting a new life for herself in Pacific Grove, California, where she's inherited her grandmother's cottage by the sea. She opens an antique shop in the heart of town. The appearance of a legendary white raven sets in motion events that cause her to question her own sanity.
After discovering a portrait of a man dressed in 18th century garb gazing at the sea, she begins having bizarre dreams and visions. Is the portrait changing? Could the alterations actually be glimpses of the past or future? As if that's not enough, Jade's research into the portrait brings on the wrath of an ancient cult.
Frightened by what she can't explain, Jade confides in her sweet, sexy friend, Scottish firefighter Aidan MacFie, whose irresistible good nature seems to hide a painful past he's wary of revealing.
Aidan's only choice is to protect Jade personally. But the greatest defense he may be able to give her is to reveal the truth about himself...and risk losing the chance at love with a woman he's already fallen head over heels for.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 8, 2020
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November 23, 2021
I am not normally a romance book fan, but...Dapp is very good at mixing the paranormal with this book. The story also includes a myth I am quite taken with, that of the selkies. Dapp also mixes in a previous character from her first published work; (which happens to be my favorite piece she has written; "The Wall People"
The Phantom Portrait was a quick read which I took in in two days, it held my interest and even made me flinch a few times at the end...some gentle forces of nature should never be messed with!
The Phantom Portrait was a quick read which I took in in two days, it held my interest and even made me flinch a few times at the end...some gentle forces of nature should never be messed with!
December 15, 2020
The second book in the White Raven cozy mystery series a well written story that kept me turning pages. Art history master Jade Mackenzie and Scottish firefighter Aidan MacFie's story of suspense, drama, danger, magic, villains, a phantom portrait, and romance. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 14, 2022
Great book with lot's of fun supries!
December 21, 2020
She is mourning the death of her mother and she is starting a new life. She has a painting which seems to be changing as she has bizarre dreams. He wants to help her but is wary of opening up. Although when she is threatened he will protect her. What is the story of the painting? Will his past ruin there future? See where this tale will take them
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.
April 13, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars So you think it's cozy?
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
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It's a ride through legends if the mystical kind. The magical lives among us and it is a page-turner.
Ms. Dapp writes courageous heroines and intriguing alpha males.
I won't give away the story, but the gothic blend of romance and mystique is a great treat. Can't wait for their next adventure.
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
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It's a ride through legends if the mystical kind. The magical lives among us and it is a page-turner.
Ms. Dapp writes courageous heroines and intriguing alpha males.
I won't give away the story, but the gothic blend of romance and mystique is a great treat. Can't wait for their next adventure.
April 13, 2021
So you think its cozy?
It's a ride through legends if the mystical kind. The magical lives among us and my it is a page turner.
Ms. Dapp writes courageous heroines and intriguing alpha males.
I won't give away the story, but the gothic blend of romance and mystique is a great treat. Can't wait for their next adventure.
It's a ride through legends if the mystical kind. The magical lives among us and my it is a page turner.
Ms. Dapp writes courageous heroines and intriguing alpha males.
I won't give away the story, but the gothic blend of romance and mystique is a great treat. Can't wait for their next adventure.
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