Haunted Is Always in Fashion

Rose Pressey

Nov 2016 · A Haunted Vintage Mystery Book 4 · Kensington Cozies

About this ebook

“Rose Pressey’s books are fun!”—Janet Evanovich

It’s time for this vintage fashion expert to put on her detective hat . . .

As the owner of It’s Vintage, Y’All in Sugar Creek, Georgia, Cookie Chanel has agreed to share her expertise with author Juliana McDaniel. But on her way to town, Juliana is shot dead, and that was all she wrote. Cookie picks up the thread of the story with help from her psychic cat and a couple of inquisitive ghosts. To unmask this killer, she’ll have to lift the lid on family secrets and hidden motives—because she might wind up getting capped herself if she doesn’t cloche this case . . .

Don’t Miss Cookie Chanel’s Fashion Tips

Praise for If You’ve Got It, Haunt It

“A delightful protagonist, intriguing twists, and a fashionista ghost combine in a hauntingly fun tale.” —Carolyn Hart

“Wind Song, the enigmatic cat, adds another charming layer to the mystery.”—Denise Swanson

“Snappy dialogue and well-drawn characters in a lovely small town setting."—Jenn McKinlay

“Fun, fast-paced, and fashionable.”—Kate Carlisle

Ratings and reviews

what a boring series with yet another a dumb cliche lead character. once again interfering and only stumbles on stuff by dumb luck. isstupid half a dozen times.doesnt give evidence to the cops getting herself at risk so 2 men who for a one iduotic read on want her have to always rescue u.these female writers are all copycat no talents with stupid female leads .as a female I really got to quit reading them .

Haunted is Always in Fashion by Rose Pressey is the fourth book A Haunted Vintage Mystery series. Cassandra “Cookie” Chanel can see ghosts (a recently discovered ability). Cookie is heading to an appointment with Juliana McDaniel and Charlotte Meadows (the ghost that refuses to cross over) is tagging along (as usual). Along the way, Cookie encounters traffic that has come to a standstill. Cookie gets out of the car to see what is going on and is greeted by a young woman in ghost form. The victim turns out to be Juliana who was shot while driving her car. Juliana was going to interview Cookie for a book on vintage fashions. Cookie is the owner of It’s Vintage Y’All in Sugar Creek, Georgia and an expert on vintage fashions. Juliana cannot cross over until she finds out who killed her. Cookie now has two ghosts to keep her company. Cookie with the help of Charlotte, Juliana, Wind Song (her cat), and Hannah Sweet (Cookie’s best friend) starts poking into Juliana’s life to see why she was murdered. Juliana had some vintage items in her car that seem to be in demand. What was so special about these vintage fashions? In addition, Cookie wants to find out the origins of her cat, Wind Song. Wind Song is no ordinary cat. She has special abilities. Heather (the not-so-psychic psychic) introduces the group to Fatima (a real psychic). Can she provide answers about Wind Song? Life is never dull for Cookie. Haunted is Always in Fashion is an easy, breezy novel. It may be the fourth book in A Haunted Vintage Mystery series, but it can be read alone. Rose Pressey provides the necessary background information for the readers. The mystery was uncomplicated and can easily be solved (much to my disappointment). I give Haunted is Always in Fashion 3 out of 5 stars (it was okay). The same tasks (or scenes) kept being repeated without any results. The group would visit Fatima (a psychic) and Cookie never asked the right questions so they would visit her again (and then again). The cat, Wind Song can only “talk” through a Ouija Board, but Cookie refuses to keep one in the shop. She calls her friend, Hannah Sweet who walks down from her shop each time (this happens several times during the course of the novel). Then we have the two men who are interested in Cookie. I am really tired of love triangles (they seem to be in every book I have read recently). When Cookie sees Dylan Valentine her heart goes “pitty-pat”. This phrase is over used in the story. Cookie has a first-hand witness in Juliana that she does not utilize properly. There are some other issues, but they would be spoilers. I did find a big contradiction in the book. Dylan tells Cookie that Victor (a suspect) has a criminal record. Then when Ken Harrison tells Cookie the same information, she acts like she never heard about it before (even asks why Dylan did not share this information with her). There are some lovely descriptions of Cookie’s vintage fashions (especially some gorgeous hats). We are also subjected to the details of Charlotte’s numerous wardrobe changes (every single details of her ensemble including nail polish color). The book also has Cookie’s Savvy Tips for Vintage Shopping and Charlotte’s Tips for a Fashionable Afterlife. They next book in the series is If the Haunting Fits, Wear It (which I will probably read to see if there is improvement).

About the author

Rose Pressey is a USA Today bestselling author. She enjoys writing quirky and fun novels with a paranormal twist. When she’s not writing about ghosts and other supernatural creatures, she loves eating cupcakes with sprinkles, reading, spending time with family, and listening to oldies from the fifties. Rose lives near Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband, son, and three sassy Chihuahuas. Visit her on Facebook, at www.rosepressey.com, or at www.itsvintageyall.blogspot.com.