Haunted

Shari Nichols

Nov 2017 · Liquid Silver Books

About this ebook

When medium Karly Matthews agrees to move into a haunted inn, she’s not sure what’s more dangerous, the ghost or the sexy innkeeper she tries to resist. She can’t deny the intense rush of desire she feels every time he’s near. When she agrees to embark on a no-strings-attached relationship, she finds herself thrust into a world of mind-blowing pleasures. Now she must face the aching truths of her past.

Hotel heir Thayne Harper has a laser-like focus on success that doesn’t include the help of his family. He’s always been the black sheep, living in the shadow of his dead brother. His dreams are put to the test when a supernatural entity threatens to ruin everything. The one bright spot is the woman who intrigues his mind and heats his blood. If only he can convince her that, despite his bad-boy ways, he can change for the good. Her love becomes his only salvation. Passion burns white-hot as a dark threat looms. The ghost doesn’t want them to be together and sets her sights on Thayne, luring him to a place that goes beyond death. Will Karly be able to save him before it’s too late?

Ratings and reviews

Sizzling Romance and a Not-So-Friendly Ghost The author pulled me right into the story as we see our heroine suffering at a meet-and-greet when she is confronted by a young woman whose mother had to come to her for a psychic reading. While the heroine told the woman a hard truth, things got out of hand, leading to a smear campaign that our heroine is still feeling the effects of. Her business as a medium and at her and her sister’s store is suffering. She decides to flee and literally runs into a handsome stranger she has an instant attraction to (and one she’d been eying earlier). This is felt on both sides. Things get a little steamy pretty quick between these two strangers as they make a mad dash to get out of a freak storm. Although there is a strong paranormal element to the story, the romance is certainly front and center. By the way, I thought it was nifty that the heroine could read auras and shared what she saw occasionally. I liked how the ghost was of the not so friendly variety. Usually when you read paranormal romance, ghosts are friendly, helpful, and sometimes even funny. This one added some angst to the storyline, and we gradually learn more about her history, which the author artfully wove into the story. I found this novel to be a lot of fun with a couple that had a lot of chemistry, and of course, some obstacles to get over—both of this world and the otherworldly one. An enchanting and steamy read. I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.

A good ghost story is something that I find hard to come by, there are several reasons for this but hey I’m the type of person that loves horror stories although they can’t scare me. So, anyway, when I find a one I just want to shout from the rooftops. Shari Nichols has done it with her book Haunted, it had all the spine tingling chills that I associate with ghosts, moving furniture, cold spots, the works, so I highly recommend that you grab your blanket, curl up and settle in. The characters are strong, compelling and easily related to and the romance between Karly and Thayne is hot and messy because the chemistry and the sex is ubër hot, but the emotional currents that run between these two are a roller coaster of feelings due to past issues and current situations. Readers are drawn in and easily become caught up in the tension that fills the pages which of course comes from the romance, but also the thrilling suspense of what will happen with the ghost especially since this ghost seems to become more and more irritated with as Karly tries to help. The author brought her world to live with well written words and I could practically feel the cold chills run down the back of my neck along with all the characters, so I really enjoyed Haunted and I will be looking for the next book Shari Nichols.

A well written story that kept me turning pages. This is a new Author to me, I want to read more by her. Medium Karly Matthews, and Hotel heir Thayne Harper's story there is suspense, drama, ghosts, possession, twists, turns, murder, and romance. I enjoyed reading this story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

Shari Nichols grew up in a small town in Connecticut where haunted houses, ghosts and Ouija boards were common place, spurring her fascination with all things paranormal. Ever since she read her first Barbara Cartland novel, her life-long dream has been to write sexy, romantic stories. Shari has been married to her own alpha hero for twenty-five years. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, going to the gym, or hanging out with family and friends.

She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two teenagers, and her adoring golden retriever. After spending several years in the grind of Corporate America, she decided to stay at home with her kids. Now she’s thrilled to spend her days in sweats, eating chocolate while pounding on her keyboard to create her next novel. Shari is a member of Romance Writers of America, New Jersey Romance Writers, Liberty States Fiction Writers and Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal Romance Writers.