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4.0 out of 5 stars
fun paranormal romance, February 3, 2009
This review is from: MacGowan's Ghost (Mass Market Paperback)
Allie Morgan is a for hire ghostbuster who is proud of liberating spirits so that they can move on. Her current client takes her from the States, her last job being in Raleigh, to the Northwest coast of Scotland. Odin's Thumb Inn and Pub is loaded with irritating ghosts.
However this assignment in Sealladh na Mara is different than any she previously performed. She quickly learns that every resident can communicate with the ghosts, which makes her realize she is not as unique as she thought, but also wonders why her customer the pub owner Gabe MacGowan needs an outsider like her; to do so he must sell the pub; to sell the pub he must rid it of its otherworldly infestation including his late wife. Neither Jake nor the ghosts want to leave their home, so they have teamed up to drive potential buyers away. However, Allie is attracted to the gloomy Gabe and likes his sons and the lively spirits so instead of driving them out, she joins their side hoping to understand what is disturbing her client's soul.
This is a fun paranormal romance starring a likable heroine, a Grinch of a male lead, and a fine cast of ghosts who play matchmaker along with his son. The story line is lighthearted fun while also digging deep into relationships even with those beyond the grave; especially Gabe's late wife. Fans will enjoy this enchanting romantic fantasy.
Harriet Klausner
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Another great book from Cindy Miles, February 3, 2009
This review is from: MacGowan's Ghost (Mass Market Paperback)
I've read each of Cindy Miles' previous releases, starting with SPIRITED AWAY. She writes the kind of heroes and heroines (and ghosts!) I adore. I don't want to spoil things, but the set up for this story is a little different than Miles' previous books, but still within the "world" that she writes so well. Readers will not be disappointed! Gabe is a bit darker, and more complex than her previous heroes, but the endearing Allie is the perfect woman to turn his life around. The attraction between them is electric, and the love story completely satisfying. Cindy Miles gets better and better with each book! This one goes on my keeper shelf with her others.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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A fun and enjoyable read, March 29, 2011
This review is from: MacGowan's Ghost (Mass Market Paperback)
Gabe MacGowan grew up with the ghosts that now haunt his pub. They are baffled why he would want to leave them, and hurt that he would do so. Allie Morgan died when she was younger, and when she was revived, she could see ghosts. She's made it into her life's work. Now she is hired for the job of a lifetime.
Allie Morgan can see dead people. She is hired by many to oust the spirits that haunt their homes. Usually, she talks to the spirits and does some research about them. Once she finds out why they are haunting, she tries to solve the problem. Allie loves her job, and she is good at it. She soon finds herself taking her first international job in Scotland to oust the spirits of a pub, Odin's Thumb.
Gabe MacGowan is the proprietor of Odin's Thumb Inn and Pub in a Scottish village and he has hired Allie to oust the spirits that live there. They keep scaring away potential buyers. He is determined to sell the pub so he and his son Jake can move. Not only for a more stable environment for his son, but also to escape the ghosts that haunt him, particularly his dead wife.
Allie falls in love with the Pub and its ghost's very quickly. She is determined to break the hard shell Gabe has enclosed himself in, as well as try to keep her own heart from getting broken. Gabe is scared to unleash his horrific burden on Allie, even though her very presence ignites feelings in him he hasn't felt in a long while. Between the two of them, sparks fly and emotions run deep.
A beautiful Scottish background, ghosts who are full of character, and witty prose make this a fun and enjoyable read. With a splash of romance, gut-wrenching emotion, and a solid plot, MACGOWAN'S GHOST is wonderful to read while catching some rays or curled up in front of the fire.
*courtesy of Romance Junkies
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