The Haunting on Palm Court by Stephanie Edwards combines a great deal of interesting plot points. There is some supernatural touches, some great female characters, and even a bit of romance. The story has such an intriguing premise that will draw a lot of readers in!
Blake has escaped to her family home in Isle of Palm after catching her fiancee cheating. She has history here-a boy she dated through high school who is now a man and a cop, her quirky grandmother, Julia, and Julia's BFF Nancy. There is a great small town vibe that I enjoyed.
I liked the supernatural aspect. Blake sees ghosts; she doesn't think much of it anymore because it's just part of who she is. But now, her life is in danger. The suspense is really great in this aspect. I also enjoyed her grandmother's teachings as revealed in the book. I think the story has potential; the writing style felt a bit staccato to me. The word choice was simple and more tell than show. Perhaps this is just my personal style; other readers might totally disagree. I also felt the story was underdeveloped. The potential was there, but it fell a tad short for me. It's not a bad read at all; I think it had more potential.
The Haunting on Palm Court blends a ghost story with a generational drama and a sweet second chance romance to create pleasurable read! Its fairly short, so you could finish this on a weekend binge!
- POV: 3rd
- Tears: no
- Trope: ghosts, second chance romance
- Triggers: Blake's Fiancee is abusive and nearly kills her
- Series/Standalone: stand alone
- Cliffhanger: no
- HEA: yes
The Haunting of Hillwood Farm by Kathryn Knight, a non RH version of The Veil Diaries by BL Brunnemer...then you will probably like The Haunting on Palm Court!
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