The Kindred Spirits Supper Club

Amy E. Reichert

Apr 2021 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

Jobless and forced home to Wisconsin, journalist Sabrina Monroe can tolerate reunions with frenemies and kisses from old boyfriends, but not the literal ghosts that greet her in this heartwarming tale of the power of love and connection from acclaimed author Amy E. Reichert.

For Sabrina Monroe, moving back home to the Wisconsin Dells--the self-described Waterpark Capital of the World--means returning to the Monroe family curse: the women in her family can see spirits who come to them for help with unfinished business. But Sabrina's always redirected the needy spirits to her mom, who's much better suited for the job. The one exception has always been Molly, a bubbly rom-com loving ghost, who stuck by Sabrina's side all through her lonely childhood.

Her personal life starts looking up when Ray, the new local restaurateur, invites Sabrina to his supper club, where he flirts with her over his famous Brandy Old-Fashioneds. He's charming and handsome, but Sabrina tells herself she doesn't have time for romance--she needs to focus on finding a job. Except the longer she's in the Dells, the harder it is to resist her feelings for Ray. Who can turn down a cute guy with a fondness for rescue dogs and an obsession with perfecting his fried cheese curds recipe? 

When the Dells starts to feel like home for the first time and with Ray in her corner, Sabrina begins to realize that she can make a difference and help others wherever she is.

Ratings and reviews

4.5 stars This was such a whimsical and cute novel. It was tender and sweet, but also fun and quirky. The touch of magic/supernatural gave the book a fun twist and it reminded me a lot of the show Pushing Daisies (which I loved so much!) Things you can expect in The Kindred Spirits Supper Club: - A unique (and painful) meet cute at a waterpark - Favorite tropes like: Fake Dating, Forced Proximity, and Friends to Lovers - A feel good slooooooow burn romance (closed door) - A hero that is all in from the start and loves the heroine exactly as she is. Ray is so earnest, thoughtful, and kind. He has no problem saying sorry when he makes a mistake and all of his little gestures add up to so much more. - An office supply loving heroine who spreads kindness like confetti. I have a newfound appreciation for sticky notes. Especially ones that say Kiss Me <3 - Nerdy love. The pop culture references (Tamagotchi Hanks LOL) were hilarious and I loved how Ray and Sabrina could just be themselves. - Amazing secondary characters - both dead and alive. Sabrina and Ray's families were wonderful and I especially loved Molly and Lucy. - A bit of mystery thanks to the unfinished business of the spirits. Molly's storyline was a great addition and I loved how it brought the story full circle. Quite the epic (albeit tragic) love story. - Anxiety is a large part of the story and I appreciated how the author addressed and showcased it. Experiencing those panic attacks with Sabrina was very powerful and they really put her actions and fears into perspective. I also liked how therapy and the importance of one's mental health was discussed. - Random and fascinating Wisconsin facts. This book left me with a real hankering for cheese ;) The Kindred Spirits Supper Club is exactly the feel good novel my heart needed and I look forward to reading more by Amy Reichert in the future. CW: death of loved one, anxiety, panic attacks, bullying, edibles *I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book*

About the author

Amy E. Reichert is an author, wife, mom, Wisconsinite, amateur chef, and cider enthusiast. She earned her MA in English Literature and serves on her library's board of directors. She's a member of Tall Poppy Writers.