I had to read this for the bookclub I belong to. They have to put up with the books that I recommend, authors like Margaret Atwood and Geraldine Brooks, so it’s only fair that I have to suffer through paranormal romance.

Who invented this genre anway? I’ve never read one, but the formula is evident from this novel. There’s no explicit sex - there are descriptions of heaving chests and six-pack abs, but that’s about as far as it goes. The ghosts (the paranormal part) mean no harm - they are misunderstood, and want something, but they don’t steal souls and frighten to death. The dialog is corny and unrealistic - sort of a teenagers dream of what romantic dialog might be. The plot is full of holes, but who cares? The fans don’t read these novels for the plot, but to feel good about the romance. The characters are improbable - filthy rich man who is also young and gorgeous, greiving over the death of his fiance. Beautiful and succesful TV journalist, veteran of war zones, who faints at the sight of a ghost.

But Deveraux is highly successful with these. She has the right touch, obviously, and she gives her readers what they want. ( )

Good read. I enjoyed this book. I really dont think i have read one of Jude's that i didnt like. This one had a great story that made me feel so sad for Jace. Full of crazy happenings, ghosts and mystery with a touch of romance at the end. It was very entertaining. ( )

I always enjoy Jude Deveraux's books -- I think I've read all of them -- but 2 weeks later, I have great difficulty remembering what they were about. ( )

much better than the usual paperback romance deveraux usually produces. i greatly enjoyed the romantic mystery/ghost story. high rating because it was impressively good for the genre, not because it's great literature. ( )

I love Jude Deveraux and while this book was still worth reading I was disappointed by the ending. ( )