Flipping

by R. Lee Fryar

Charley Dalton died a homeless man. He’s not about to be a homeless ghost.

When Charley’s haunted house passes into the hands of psychic house flipper, Austin Sparks, Charley promises himself and the ghosts he lives with that he’ll haunt overtime to get rid of the threat. Once people start pulling up carpets and tearing down walls, a haunted house is doomed.

Charley devises a plan to scare Austin off for good. But Austin Sparks doesn’t scare easily. Worse, he’s sexy as hell, and soon Charley has a bigger problem than failed plans. He’s got the hots for the enemy.

But forbidden romance isn’t part of a ghost’s happily-ever-afterlife.

Genres: M M Romance, Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, Ghosts, LGBT, Adult

Paperback

Published July 26, 2022

About the author

R. Lee Fryar is a writer from the River Valley region of Arkansas. She writes paranormal romance and fantasy. Most of the time, there’s kissing in it. When she isn’t writing, she is a bad gardener, a slightly better watercolor artist, and a pretty decent cook.

Reviews

[Heather K (dentist in my spare time) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yeah... no.

I have read many, MANY ghost romance books or haunted house/living paranormal mash-ups, and I usually love them. There have been many authors who do a great job with these types of stories, but I have to say, I didn't think that Flipping was one of them.

I think when there is a ghost romance book, there needs to be really clear rules about how the living and dead interact, and that was one of my main sources of confusion here. I had SO many questions. The eating, the being able to be seen and touched, and way they can affect the living or vice versa... it was all very muddled in this story. Each ghost seemed to have different boundaries, and I felt like even those kept shifting over time.

Was the romance even good? The answer is, unfortunately, no. Both of these two guys are pretty crappy to each other, from attempted murder to outright cheating, and I was not at all into their pairing. Also, poor descriptions of physicality abound. I think one of the MCs was Black or a POC but I felt like even that was unclear. I was confused about who these two men were the whole time.

The plot was okay, but I was checked out from the story and actually DNFed at 81%, which is rare for me. I felt the urge to put the book down constantly, so it really wasn't worth my time to finish. It wasn't a bad story, but it wasn't to my tastes and there are much better books like it out there.

*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review*

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[Janet (iamltr) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I happened to request this on netgalley just from reading the blurb alone. Ghost romance? Oh sign me up!

And I am glad that I did. This was about Charley, a man who died from food poisoning when he was homeless a long time ago. He lives his afterlife in a house filled with other ghosts and this house is run by Levi, a child who was killed back in the olden days. In this world, haunted houses are alive and take care of the ghosts and the ghosts take care of the house. But the house is falling apart and they have found out that when you repair it, it causes the "real" ghost house to be damaged. The woman who owned the house and lover of Robert, the newest ghost, dies and leaves the house to her nephew Austin.

Austin is a house flipper and shows up with his boyfriend Walter, a rich friend who finances everything and is a ghost hunter. Keep Walter in mind when my rant comes at the end of this review. Austin can see and hear ghosts but hides it, as his mother tried to kill that part of him. He has had a rough life, having been to prison and his only friend has been Walter.

The ghosts try everything to get Austin and Walter to leave. None of it works and in a desperate act, Charley tries to kill Austin, which did not kill him but it did really hurt him.

Sorry I tried to kill you. But you didn’t die, so no hard feelings, right? Can I interest you in leaving this house and letting us live here rent-free until the house rots? We can ? Oh, that’s swell. Knew you were a good guy. Hot too. Like amazingly fuckable. You should give up on that jerk who doesn’t treat you right. You can do so much better.

During the time from when Austin showed up until he was almost killed, Charley was falling in love with him. He even watched the couple be intimate many times, so he knew they were together and he was jealous. I mean, it is a romance so Charley and Austin got their happily ever after. I think this book could have used a second POV. It would have been so much better to see what Austin was thinking, feeling, and seeing. I did not feel the attachment between these two very much because it seems like Austin was a side note. There also could have been more details on what happened to Charley when he and Antonio were caught and more on Austin's back story. While most things got an overly detailed description, these things did not. And I honestly don't know what either of them really looked like. I know that Austin had dark skin.

Now onto my rant, this romance had cheating in it. When Austin and Charlie first kiss and start sharing emotions, Austin is still with Walter. The whole back and forth of this relationship is done while Austin is taken. Is Walter a good guy? I dunno, I don't think he was suppose to be but he was still a person and deserved to be told his partner was falling for someone else. If you are reading this on netgalley, you will need to go to goodreads as I spoilered what below.


Charley talking about Austin having sex with Walter...

You moved into a haunted house . You ought to know better than anyone, whatever you do, whatever your kink , there’s going to be a ghost getting off on it.

“Is it a requirement for ghosts to be nosy as a cat and twice as disrespectful?”

“No,” I said, kicking back on the bed with my arms behind my head.

“That’s all me.”

Charley thinking about them...

Yet I couldn’t help but like him. I liked the fight in him, the survivor, the man who’d been beaten in so many ways, but he kept coming back, to hell with the odds. I admired that . I admired him , damn it. I’d thought I’d get over my unquenchable lust for his body when he left, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that if I were alive, and Austin came my way , Walter wouldn’t have stood a chance.

Charley interrupts a bj in the shower...

I caught him in the shower, down on his knees in front of Walter. He went brick red when I stuck my head through the shower curtain, his jaw dropped, and Walter’s dick popped loose for a minute.

“When you’re done, I need to talk to you,” I said, and got out of there fast . At least Austin hadn’t seen more than my face. I’d gone green around the edges, and my promise to Levi never seemed a better choice. Of course he’d go right back to Walter. He’d just kissed a dead man— what better way to get that taste out of his mouth than a good blow job?

While I hate cheating in my romances, I really loved the world these ghosts live in. I want to know why they have a house who takes care of them. I want to know why it does this and how many other houses are around? I hope since this is titled with a #1 that it will be a series.

[Diane Dannenfeldt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a new to me author and I did enjoy this book. I loved the house and how it took care of everyone. So Charlie is on a mission to scare off Austin, before he changes things and they all fade away. Austin is looking to fix up the house and sell it. I have read a lot of paranormal books with ghost, but this one was so different. The world building was very well done and I loved all the secondary characters. Well except for Walter, didn’t really care for him. I don’t want to give away any spoilers here, but if you enjoy ghost stories, I don’t think you will be disappointed.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion

[Amur Thera · Rating 2 out of 5]

The good
+ Ghost POV. Very intriguing
+ The ghost "world"
+ The weird emotional connection thingy Charley can do when connecting to Austin's essence
+ Charley starting to care about Austin and wanting him to be happy
+ Austin refusing to leave Charley's side while he's healing
+ Their mushiness once they realize their feelings are reciprocated

The neutral
o I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. My review remains honest and unbiased
o Charley was afraid to fall in love with a living person, but this fear was not addressed anymore after they got together

The bad
- Austin is a cheater. Yes, when he first kissed Charley he still believed (or wanted to believe) ghosts were just hallucinations. But the next morning he was already having shower sex with his boyfriend again. Then later in the book, he says the following: "I couldn't go. I wanted you too much. After you kissed me, I knew I had to find a way to stay." If he had such intense feelings for Charley, maybe he should have broken up with his boyfriend before cheating on him
- The first time they're initimate together, they make promises for forever. The very next day, Austin is already talking about leaving
- The way they got together was rather confusing to me. That whole conversation made no sense to me, and I couldn't keep up with the emotions that went all over the place and switched very two sentences
- Charley was willing to do everything for his ghost family. In return, the only ghost I actually liked was Jeff. He was supportive. Alice hated all men for some mysterious reason, so Charley would never be good enough for her anyway. Robert was a homophobe. And Levi's personality fluctuated between 9-year-old child and decades-old soul so often it was confusing what the author wanted to convey. His ghost family didn't really do anything for Charley in return, and I didn't feel like they cared about him as much as he cared about them
- Charley kept saying Austin was really strong, but was he? Walter was obviously a dick and a bad boyfriend, but Austin kept going back to him. Also, he was really selfish, by ignoring Charley's pleas for help just because he had to pay back a debt and only saw one possible way to do that - by ruining Charley and his family. Seriously, just one conversation and they could have come up with a million other solutions. For example, ghost tours / haunted house tours with guaranteed ghost sightings, or something similar. A compromise of sorts


I genuinely liked the first half of the book, and I was really excited. However, once I realized Austin was a cheater, I lost a lot of respect for the guy. Then the second half of the book got really confusing, and I just couldn't follow what was going on a lot of the time. If you ignore the cheating aspect, it was probably a pretty good book. But I just didn't like Austin, so in the end, I wouldn't recommend this book.

[Lily Heron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charley died homeless and alone, so he's determined not to end up that way as a ghost. But when the haunted house in which he and his ghost family live is passed down to psychic house flipper Austin, Charley realises he'll have to haunt Austin out of the house fast, before they all fade and disappear. Unfortunately, Austin is not only a determined foe, but an attractive one, and Charley knows no ghost can hold out hope for a happily ever after.

I don't tend to reach for paranormal romance as standard, but I had never seen a ghost x human queer romance before, and I was hugely intrigued. Flipping is an accessible and enjoyable read that delves into some complex and heartfelt themes surrounding grief, loneliness, loss, and love. I was fascinated by how the author explores the lore of ghosts and the 'fabric' structure of the haunted house. At times it really was quite a moving read. I loved the idea of the house taking care of the found family of ghosts, and of everything gradually becoming perfect in death. The worldbuilding of the novel really was quite emotionally affecting, and I thought Charley acted as a strong extension of this, in the sense of contrasting his human death with the afterlife he has lived, despite the internal journey he goes on as he comes to realise his own lack of emotional and personal fulfilment. Charley was a lovely narrator, and I really liked his hopeful/hopeless vulnerabilities.

If I could have asked for anything more, it would have been a bit more exploration of the emotional impact of Charley and Austin's backstories on their present developing relationship. Quite a few hints are dropped about the painful experiences Charley in particular had in the 1950s-70s, and I think it could have been really emotionally powerful to wrench these into the present day timeline and directly explore healing with Austin. .

I am grateful to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC of Flipping. These opinions are my own.

[Amber Humphries · Rating 3 out of 5]

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of Flipping by R. Lee Fryar. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Netgalley and City Owl Press for providing an ARC to review.

Flipping was such a fun and fluffy LGBTQ romance novel. I am a fan of the ghost and psychic romance trope, and Charley and Austen were just fun watch as they fell in love. I enjoyed the world-building that R Lee Fryar built. While you can't look too closely for plot holes, it worked for a fun read. I give Flipping 3.5/5 stars.

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Flipping” is such a heart-warming book about characters who are learning more about themselves and the lives—and afterlives—they are living.

Read full review in the 2022 October issue of InD'tale Magazine.

[Fae · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent for what it's supposed to be. It's a romance about ghosts. The writing style is good and easy to read. There were only a few stylistic choices I thought were a bad call.

The world building was a little weird and a bit conflicting. The house has consciousness and is magic, and the more it deteriorates, the more the "spirit" version of the house comes into being. But fixing the real house breaks the spirit version of the house, and in order to heal itself from the disruption, the house has to... kill things and use the "ghost energy" or something. Frequently, I regretting looking for answers to my questions about world building. I was bemused about the offscreen romance between one of the supporting characters and a deceased old woman (whose death sparks the events of the book); the old woman could sense ghosts but not see them, but somehow she had a relationship with one, and... had... sex with one.... Yeah, turns out I didn't want the answer that badly.

But also, the house can provide food and clean and so on. But it needs the main character to cook? Sometimes, it's implied that the MC cooks only because he likes it, and because adult ghosts need to feel needed and need to be active. And then it's implied that without the MC, the other ghosts wouldn't eat half as well. But the house provides what it wants whenever it wants. I'm not sure the author ever made up their mind about that.

R. Lee Fryar's ghosts turn colors in response to their emotional state. It felt jarring to read that the edges of a ghost went "turquoise" or that Austin was blue around his heart, or whatever. I just don't think it added much to the narrative. It wasn't visually compelling in my mind, and it didn't help me understand the characters in a significant way. As a gimmick, it wasn't too intrusive, but it felt like a gimmick.

There's also some confusion about... eternity for a ghost? Sure, the novel doesn't set out to answer questions about the afterlife. And I'm totally down for that ambiguity. But sometimes, they talked about the perfection of the ghosts' eternity, and then older ghosts were faded, and ghosts have to visit their graves for an entire day on their death day in order to renew the "bond" with their bones or they will fade away, and if the haunted location they are tied to is demolished, they are sent back to their grave to... fade.... I dunno, man, it's too much for my tiny monkey brain, I guess.

Austin turned out to be a bit of a solves-all, without there being much foreshadowing to that effect. The physical house must decay in order for the spirit house to come into perfect being, but because Austin is so attuned to the spirit world, well... I won't spoil it.

One of the other crucial ghosts... Levi. He was 9 when he died, which comes up a few pages into meeting him for the first time. First, we needed to know that he's really faded and doesn't drip with rain. I just need to say that I did not pick up on that detail at all. I noted that he was the oldest ghost there--in that he lived and died first. And as such, was the "leader" of their little found family. MC was expecting to get a lecture from this ghost. But in hindsight... he's nine? And he really acts like it towards the end of the book. I don't know if that was my fault or if the author failed to characterize this guy properly. I read the whole book thinking this was a middle aged man finally running out of ghost-time, or something. And when you get to the twist at the end of the book... um, just, it's an interesting choice.

As for the romance, their interactions were among my favorite bits of the book. I liked the arguing and sass, contrasting against a backdrop of good intentions and vulnerability that both characters have. Maybe not everyone would find that compelling, but it was good enough for me. On the other hand, I didn't sense Austin's feelings changing, so once the turning point in their relationship happened, I wasn't... ready. It felt too fast, too easy, too unabashed for both of them.

There's also the matter of ghost sex. I expected it to be different and even "special," but I was still kind of disappointed that human-ghost sex was SO GOOD, Austin could NEVER GO BACK!! Turns out I prefer regular ole awesome sex that requires communication and experimentation and effort. And then I just found it confusing that Austin could be within the MC's essence but also touch and kiss him.... Maybe ghost sex is just beyond the capabilities of my imagination.

CLEARLY--not my kink. But still, not a bad book. Read it in a day.

[Roger Hyttinen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a sucker for a queer ghost romance, so I was excited when this one came to my attention. It ended up being much more than I thought it would.

It follows Charley, who died of food poisoning and now lives a peaceful life with his ghost family — peaceful, that is until his house passes into the hands of house flipper Austin Sparks. Once Austin begins renovations, the ghosts decide that something has to be done to stop them; otherwise, their futures will be doomed. Charley takes the initiative and promises the others that he will rid the house of the intruders. But, of course, things don’t quite go according to plan, especially once Charley begins to fall for Austin.

I adored the characterization in this story. Both Charlie and Austin were relatable, complex, and well drawn-out, and I soon found myself rooting for both of them. The slow-burn romance was well done and believable, and I found the relationship between Charlie and Austin to be exceptionally moving.

Additionally, the world-building was phenomenal, and the novel gave the reader a vivid sense of place, making me feel as though I were in the house right along with the characters. It was ripping with atmosphere, which immediately drew me in. The author also gives us several riveting secondary characters, a couple of which played an integral part in the storyline, especially once an entirely new and surprising storyline develops. As the story went, I put together a couple of pieces, but I didn’t pick up on the huge curveball towards the end.

I also enjoyed how the house itself took care of the ghosts, which proved to be quite a unique take on the classic haunted house ghost story. All in all, I loved everything about this story: the setting, characters, the wry humor, the tender romantic relationship, the relationships between the ghosts, and the plot line. It had me smiling one moment and tearing up the next. What I especially enjoyed was how lighthearted, and funny this book was, even when it was deeply touching.

A huge thank you to Netgalley for providing a review copy of this book.

[Katriana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will haunt you...

In the best way! I was a little skeptical of this book, I didn't think that it could possibly be a romance book with one of the characters being a ghost but it worked! I loved this, the characters were all fleshed out (as much as they could be for being a ghost) and they all had their own personalities. Levi was the grumpy child who didn't want things to change, Alice was the slightly grumpy lady who loved to play card games and spoil George Washington, Robert was a older man who fell in love with Austin's grandma and loved to tend to the garden, and Jeff was a caring spirit who was trying to keep his family together and happy. Don't think I forgot about Charley, I didn't! He was so sweet and kind, but he was also confused. He knew he felt an attachment to Austin but he didn't want to betray his family.

I really enjoyed the build up to these two characters falling in love, it was definitely a slow burn, and I would say an enemies to lovers as well. The author didn't rush a relationship between the two main characters which gave time to let them get to know each other better.

This was such a unique concept and it was executed beautifully. Detailed backstory, wonderful characters, and a magical haunted house. I highly recommend this book, it's bound to make you smile!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Marcia - itsabookthing2021 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to booksprout for this ecopy of Flipping. In no way does this impact my review, all opinions are honest.

Flipping is a paranormal romance, which sees a ghost house being sold and the residents not very happy about it.
Austin is a house flipper and the man in question who's intending to sell the house, on a side note he can also see and speak to the dead.
Charley is one of the resident ghosts and in his bid to save his house he seeks out to harm Austin.
All this leads to a enemies to lovers romance and who doesn't love a paranormal romance. However I can't skim across the fact that this means Austin is a cheat. He turns up at the house with his rich boyfriend and is intimate with him whilst Charley looks on (creepy in itself)

I did enjoy this novel and the premise of it. The author did well with the world building and the characters developments. The unique concept and the details in the description created a beautiful picture, one that made the reader transport into the beautiful house. It was beautifully written with witty and emotional moments. The cheating aspect for me wasn't really needed but it created a story arc for the characters.
Flipping was an enjoyable read.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing Ghost Story . . .

Charley Dalton lives contented and peaceful with his ghost family in a unique house that takes care of its residents! When their house becomes owned by psychic house flipper, Austin Sparks, he begins renovations which puts the ghosts in a panic. If he renovates and sells the house, they will all disappear. Charley volunteers to do something to stop the intruders, Austin and his partner Walter. He figures he will scare Austin, not knowing that Austin can see and hear him. But Charley starts to fall for Austin and things get complicated.

This was such an excellent approach to a haunted house story! The story is amusing. The characters were so unique and likable. And Austin being able to see and hear ghosts was perfect! The relationship between Austin and Charley isn’t rushed, but the two of them were good together. Grab your copy and see how Charley plans to proceed now that nothing he tries seems to work. Will he and Austin actually fall in love? Is there any kind of a future for them? And what will they do with Walter hanging around?

There is so much more in this story, but you deserve the pleasure of reading it for yourself. The twists and turns will prevent any guesses as to where it will take you. So just enjoy!

[Bob Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

R. Lee Fryar has written an absolutely delightful and original story that you will not be able to put down until the end. This is a story of a family of ghosts who live in a house which was inherited by Austin, who just so happens to be able to see and speak to ghosts. Austin arrives to make repairs on the house in order to flip it and the story (and drama) begins.

Ms. Fryar is a wonderful storyteller. She grabs you at the beginning of this book and I could not put it down. It's a wee bit heartbreaking but much more so heartwarming and when the story ends you most certainly will have a smile in your heart.

The characters are well-developed and the story is nicely paced. There is a bit of non-gratuitous sexy time and a lot of drama which made me want to crawl into the story and slap (metaphorically) some of the characters... both antagonists AND protagonists. Some truly scary stuff but it is mixed in with scenes that literally made me laugh out loud. Most importantly (in my very humble opinion), the characters have snark. LOTs and lots of snark.

This was about a seven hour read and seriously I was unable to put it down. The author has more books on the way and I for one can not wait to read them. Kudos to this new author.

[Elise Carlson · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading a dark fantasy, it was nice to visit a haunted house, the spirit form of which becomes more perfect over time, and the found family of ghosts who inhabit it. Only after death (decades ago) does Charley realise what he missed out on in life; being in love (hindered by the homophobia of his lifetime). Unfortunately for Charley, the very much alive Austin is convinced his only way out of financial ruin is to renovate the house, and repay his ex/ sex buddy Walter, which would destroy the spiritual fabric of the house and Charley and his ghost found family with it.

This is outside my wheelhouse as a reader, and while romance (though being queer makes it better ;) ) isn't normally my thing, the added tension of Austin's present day hopes warring with Charley's afterlife drew me in, as did the way the house itself cares for the ghosts. I liked the way the ghost's emotions are revealed by colour, and the gentle pace of the story.

The tension between Charley and Austin (and Walter) felt at times more drawn out than it needed to be, and I did at one point get whiplash when Levi seemed to switch from elderly expert ghost to ghost-child. But overall this was an entertaining and satisfying read. I'd give it 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.

[Ela The Queer Bookish · Rating 1 out of 5]

I tried. I really tried to get into this.

But I gave up after I forced myself to read nearly half of Flipping. I wasted enough time being confused and rolling my eyes.

I feel like I missed at least one whole book before this one where this universe’s approach to ghosts was explained, so I really wasn’t able to picture the way ghosts work here. Apparently, they have to eat? That was weird.

Another issue I encountered was the auras. Being told what aura the characters were instead of being shown how they felt stopped me from losing myself in Flipping because I’m just so annoyed by it. A “fog of turqoise anxiety“? Come one! I’m not sure I could tell you anything about the characters, really. I don’t feel like I could grasp them at all. I was also annoyed by the subtle sexism and cultural appropriation.

But the worst part is the romance that’s supposed to happen. I got up to Charley creepily watching Austin, and also trying to kill him, ending up seriously hurting him. Gosh, so romantic!

Overall, I felt really dirty while reading Flipping, and I’m really not seeing how I could ever end up shipping anyone here.

[Helyna Clove · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a lovely read. I don't read a lot of romance but ghosts, I do like a lot, and I know the author's writing a little bit. I did not have to be disappointed. The writing was funny, quippy, cozy, and just...neat to read, probably my favourite thing in the book. The other thing that was my favourite was the ghost lore. It wasn't exact or very strict or anything, and it drips-drops to the reader all the way through the story, but I liked it a lot, it made sense. I liked Charley too, he was a simple guy with a big heart, and in the end I did like Austin too, although it took me some time. They were embarrassingly awkward at times, and it bore some funny, less-funny, and entertainingly annoying situations (would you guys just *talk* to each other for once, instead of *assuming*?? :D that kind). But it was fun and I was rooting for them. I also liked the resolution, it was neat and a bit heartbreaking. The novel did get also unexpectedly existential once or twice, which I appreciated in the end. But every harsh wound was smoothened by delicious haunted house food, ghost bickering, and eternal love. :)

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charlie is a ghost. He lives in a house with a "ghost" family... they all take care of each other, welcoming in new ghosts, and building on their chosen family. The house takes care of the ghosts that live within it. The author builds up a world which seems like a symbiotic relationship.. I really liked the way the author built up the world of the hunting.

When house flipper, Austin arrives he brings trouble with him. He can see ghosts. Along with the house he also inherited his grandmother's talent for seeing the dearly departed.

The house can't be flipped - it will cause too much damage and the more the house is damaged, the more the ghosts after lives are put in jeopardy. Things get even worse when Charlie decides to take care of the living infestation in the house then realizes that he has really confusing feelings about his relationship with Austin.

World building is great. I loved the fresh take on haunting and how the relationship between the house and the ghosts works. Well -written, enjoyed it a lot

[Melissa Polk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well that was unexpected. I'm not sure what I thought was going to happen, but not.. what happened. Which is to say, I'm pleasantly surprised. In the beginning of the book I was a little put off. The humor didn't work for me and I was meh about the set up. I felt a little like I was being hit over the head with information--like things were repeated too often. However, I do understand that "tell your readers a thing at least three times to make it stick" is a rule some folks follow. In the end, I enjoyed the group of ghosts and learning about them was entertaining. The relationship between Charley and Austin felt.. like it flipped (ha. ha. ha.) a little fast for me. All in all, it was an enjoyable day spent and I think anyone with a hankering for a haunted house story will love it.

[Nina Diab · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It was a unique, fascinating, and compelling romance. Great world building. I absolutely loved the characters! Ghost Charlie and psychic house flipper Austin have such a wonderful, slow burn romance. I haven't really read any ghost x living person romances, so I was really curious how such a relationship would work. I think this was beautifully done. I also love all the other ghosts in the house. I was just completely enthralled, fascinated, and captivated by this story. This is the first book I've read by this author, and I'm looking forward to reading more of their work. I recommend picking this one up. 5 stars.

[Laora · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was really looking forward to read this book, I like pnr reads and was excited avout the hauntes house and its ghosts, but I was left a little disappointed. I really enjoyed the worldbuilding. I appreciated that it is not easy to leave an existing relationship, even when it is not the healthiest one. I however had reservations about many of the characters and situations that where not properly addressed.
The main characters do find their hea, the house and its ghosts are in a much happier place as well.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my personal review.

[Debbie Mathis PA · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story and the author's take on ghosts and haunted houses. It was different from anything I had read before. The story involves Charley and a group of ghosts who live in a house that Austin's late aunt left him. All the characters were well written and I felt like I got to know each of them. The story revolves around Charley and his ghost family trying to keep Austin from remodeling the house and just leaving them alone, only one problem.... Charley has feelings for Austin.

I received this book from City Owl Press in exchange for my honest review.

[H.M.S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely a new kind of book for me - Flipping, by R. Lee Fryar, is a paranormal LGBTQ romance. I'm a huge fan of MM Romance, but it's hard for me to buy into the whole ghost romance thing. That's totally on me. Overall, I enjoyed the story I read and am glad I gave the genre a try. One downside is the cheating - I'm not a fan of that, but otherwise, I'm glad I read the book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book manages to mix thriller, comedy, horror and romance into one entertaining story. I loved that the house took care of the ghosts like they were still living.
I laughed, I cried. I cringed.
Each ghost has their own quirks and problems, but together they are a real family.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.

[Meredith Armstrong · Rating 4 out of 5]

I very much enjoyed this romantic ghost story. The author’s take on ghosts and haunted houses, and the symbiotic relationship between them, is fresh and clever. I love the use of color and emotion. The descriptive language is beautiful and paints a rich picture of the world and the distinct and interesting characters who inhabit it.

[Dani Terk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this premise from the first time I heard it pitched and the book exceeds my expectations. The world building is fresh and compelling, the characters are beautifully fleshed out, and the quips... OH THE QUIPS! Loved it! Looking forward to Book #2!