Ghost of a Chance [Paperback]

Dee Lloyd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 22, 2002

Bret’s well-ordered life is already off the rails when the lovely but bloody ghost confronts him on a dark, deserted road. His body is almost fully recovered from the attack that nearly killed him but his nerves must be in worse shape than he thought. Seeing ghosts?! He must be losing his grip on reality.

Milly spots the tall, attractive blond the moment he steps into the piano lounge. As she spins her web of magic on the audience, she is intensely aware of the stranger’s unwavering gaze. She doesn’t realize she is the woman Bret saw on the road—-or is she?

GHOST OF A CHANCE will please lovers of romance, mystery, and the paranormal alike!

Editorial Reviews

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"4 1/2 Stars!...Plot twists abound, danger lurks around every corner...quite simply a great read." -- Rob Holden, FictionFactor

"5 Stars!...an exciting hunt and chase along with a romance. The plot is tightly woven; the characters, well-drawn..." -- Cathy Gladstone, Sime~Gen Reviews

"Her innovative use of a ghost to bring two people together...is outstanding." -- Robin Peek, Word on Romance

"The characters were well written, the story and plot imaginative...leading the reader through a...story of suspense and betrayal." -- Shadoe Simmons, All About Murder Reviews

From the Publisher

Award-winning author Dee Lloyd does it again with this thrilling Romantic Suspense with just the right touch of the paranormal.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 166 pages
• Publisher: Ltdbooks (October 22, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553165721
• ISBN-13: 978-1553165729
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,162,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Growing up in Timmins,Ontario, in its gold mining heyday, gave Dee Lloyd her love of dramatic scenery, strong men and independent women. It taught her nothing is impossible with determination and hard work. Still in grade school, she told a reporter for the Timmins Daily Press that she was going to be a writer. Many careers--ranging from selling in a music store to teaching creative writing--later, she is doing just that.
Dee is now the award-winning author of seven romantic suspense and paranormal romance novels. Ties That Blind won the EPPIE Award for best contemporary romance. Her new paranormal/reincarnation/ghost novel, Out of Her Dreams, is the 2010 EPIC award winner for Paranormal Romance. It is also a nominee for Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for best Paranormal Romance of 2009.
Dee was married to Terry Sheils, award-winning author of horror, mystery, and fantasy, for over forty years. Dee states, "Writing has always been as essential as breathing in our house."
Dee is a popular speaker at romance and mystery conferences. She will be teaching an online course, Putting the Suspense in Romantic Suspense, at Savvy Authors from June15th to July 5th.
Dee's life is full. She lives with a wild and wonderful Mini-labradoodle named Meg. Her daughters are supportive and dynamic. And of course, the grandchildren are exceptional. The icing on the cake is the growing number of enthusiastic readers who write to tell her they enjoy her books. Visit Dee's website for news, free excerpts, short stories, and a free downloadable cookbook. Visit her website at http://www.deelloyd.com.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The Ghost and Mrs Brzezynski, January 26, 2008

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This review is from: Ghost of a Chance (Paperback)

Sitting somewhere between the romance and paranormal genres, Dee Lloyd's novel, originally published in 2002, doesn't live up to its intriguing plot outline.

As he drives along a particular stretch of road near a construction site, the usually cognizant Bret's nerves start to jangle. The temperature plummets and a wailing saxophone suddenly drowns out all other sound. Then he sees her: a bright white figure, bloodied but recognizable as someone he knows. We soon learn that this is the ghost of a murdered woman. Her cryptic utterances at Bret's encounter with her lead to the dead woman's twin sister whose own life is now in danger.

For me, the novel's bright opening fades quickly as we are introduced to some amiable, but not very interesting characters. Blessed with swoon-inducing good looks, Bret also runs a security firm and is an ex-member of the secret service. All very handy when he falls for beguiling chanteuse, Milly, twin sister of the spectral Yvette.

The two main gripes that I have with this story are that the ghost isn't involved enough, and the murderer is revealed far too early so that any suspense is dissipated well before the novel's end. For a short novel, the narrative is quite plodding. The main characters are not particularly well drawn and you don't really care enough about them to be bothered about the romantic element.