Beaudry's Ghost [Paperback]

Carolan Ivey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2008

His legendary spirit is restless for revenge. But the touch of one woman could change his mindand his destiny. When Jared Beaudry's restless spirit stumbles across a re-enactment of the Civil War battle in which he was murdered and mutilated, he jumps at the chance to find peace at last. Instead, his desperate leap into another man's body triggers a deadly chain of events nothing can stop. Faced with an entire re-enacting unit possessed by spirits of the dead, psychic sensitive Taylor Brannon's first instinct is to run. But she swallows her terror and stands her ground to protect her friends from a ghost who seems hell-bent on revenge and self-destruction. Jared's powerful spirit touches her in the most deeply guarded depths of her heart, and after one burning night in his arms, Taylor adds another impossible task to her list: To somehow help Beaudry's Ghost find peace. Taylor finds herself fighting for the lifeand loveof a ghost. The cost could be her soul.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a uniquely imaginitive and pleasurable read..." -- Vicky Williams, Under The Covers and The Royal Scribe

"...an intricate plot of revenge, death and the healing power of love..." -- Karen Larsen, Scribes World Reviews

"4 1/2 Stars!...a talented author...cleverly devised paranormal romance that successfully adds from the historical romance genre." -- Harriet Klausner, Affaire de Coeur Magazine

"4 Stars!...A highly original and compelling tale of redemption and retribution." -- Jill M. Smith, Romantic Times Magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

An amazing book that combines Romance, Historical Fiction, and a touch of the Paranormal. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing (October 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599989735
• ISBN-13: 978-1599989730
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,523,365 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carolan Ivey is a North Carolina native living in Ohio with her husband, family, and two highly opinionated dachshunds. She writes award-winning paranormal and Celtic-flavored fantasy romance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beaudry's Ghost, January 2, 2000

By 

Sandy Cummins - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beaudry's Ghost (CD-ROM)

"... and they say the ghost of Union Soldier Jared Beaudry rides the Coast of the Outer Banks to this very day, looking for his lost arm, leg, head. Looking for revenge against Bloody Zachariah Harris, the Confederate Lieutenant who took them and his honor by shooting him in the back."....

Jared can't believe his ears, these soldiers are talking about HIM. How do they know about all these years that he has suffered; riding his horse along the coast, compelled to endlessly return to the lighthouse at Cape Hatteras, the scene of his death?

Who are these men, dressed in Confederate Uniforms, armed with Confederate weapons? Has his chance for revenge against his murderer finally arrived?

Unbeknown to Lieutenant Jared Beaudry, he is watching re-enactors, men who relive history and act out the 1860's army life and battles. Among these men hides a woman. A woman battling her own demons. Grieving the tragic death her twin brother Troy, she has taken his place, and wearing his uniform has joined the ranks of the Confederate Army.

Jared is determined to use this re-enactment to regain the honor that he lost in 1862. With the help of Troy's ghost, an unwilling "body" and the grieving Miss Taylor Brannon, his objective is finally within his grasp.

But when his plans go horribly wrong, the entire group of re-enactors are put in mortal danger. Can Jared salvage the situation and find eternal peace?

Taylor, gifted or cursed by the ability to see ghosts (except the one she most longs to see), realises what is happening and wants to help. But in helping will she have to sacrifice the romantic feelings she and Jared are beginning to feel?

This is one paranormal romance where the reader will be kept in suspense right to the end of the book. How can a ghost relive his own death to regain his honor, and still keep the living woman?

This romance is superbly written. The plot is fresh and unique and the characters come alive. As a veteran romance reader I can guarantee satisfaction with this story.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Ghost Romance!, November 23, 2008

By 

Liza Melton "Liza" (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beaudry's Ghost (Paperback)

Jared Beaudry was mutilated and shot in the back by Bloody Zechariah Harris during the Civil War. For over a hundred years his spirit has roamed the beaches of North Carolina, refusing to rest until he finds a way to restore both his limbs and his honor while exacting vengeance on the man who took them. Although managing to make himself seen by a few people over the years, he's unable to make contact until he stumbles into a re-enactment of the battle where he died and meets psychic sensitive, Taylor Brannon.

Taylor has the ability to see spirits, an ability that terrifies her. She's spent her life running away from it. With the loss of her twin brother, Navy Seal Troy Brannon, Taylor tries to embrace her gift in an effort to make contact with him, but to no avail. Cutting her hair and dressing in her brother's Confederate uniform, she joins the re-enactment, hoping this will bring Troy to her. Feeling Taylor is the answer to his prayers, Jared makes a last ditch attempt to set things right by jumping into the body of a Union re-enactor, setting off a deadly chain of events no one could have foreseen.

Ms. Ivy has extensive knowledge of the Civil War and her ability to present the historical details in a way that doesn't slow the plot was quite impressive. I like the way the romance between Jared and Taylor develops and found the paranormal aspect done extremely well. The author has a talent for putting the reader right there in the thick of things, as the plot races along. The secondary characters were interesting and believable. The book could do with some editing to correct extra/missing words, but these didn't detract too much from my enjoyment of the story, which was well written and the editing will probably be taken care of in the new version. I do think the ending cries out for a sequel and I'm happy to find there will be one. I'll be sure to get a copy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Newly revised and expanded edition available!, February 4, 2008

By 

Carolan Ivey "Carolan Ivey - Romance that wil... (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beaudry's Ghost (Paperback)

Hello,

I'm Carolan Ivey, author of Beaudry's Ghost. I'd like to let readers know that a newly revised and explanded version of this award-winning paranormal romance is now available from SamhainPublishing.com in ebook - the paperback will be released (and available in Amazon) in November 2008.

If I can be so bold, I do believe it's an even better book than it was before. Also, the sequel is in the works and has been tentatively slated for release in October 2008.

Thanks!
Carolan