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Phantom Lives - Collier (book one)

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Abigail Black has escaped the clutches of her evil abusive boyfriend-Dallas. She has planned her escape and one stormy night flees into the night unknown as to where she is going, she just needs to start over. Abigail drives into the night not knowing where she is headed until she finds the plantation in her dreams and knows this is her calling - her destiny.

Not short of cash, due to her inheritance, Abbi buys Collier mansion and starts restoration, with the Help of William - the mansion is said to be haunted and Abbi realizes that the house is special. Strange things become about, a mystery being put forth and here she meets her destiny. Bill and Abbi are taken into a world at Collier that they never thought could ever exist, filled with spirits, immortals entwining with the modern world with post civil war of Collier.

*Collier being the plantation that has haunted Abbi's dreams her whole life **

Along the way Abigail finds out who she was in her past life, and her destiny as the keeper of the gates. With an array of friends to help protect her against the evil that lurches Abigail and William are sent on a journey that could possible last a lifetime.

My Thoughts!!

Wow, if you're a lover of fantasy, travel , and world filled with spirits and immortals this is certainly a treat for you. Elizabeth has meshed post Civil War and today's modern society into her story creating a complete world of her own. Interesting, intriguing and very cleverly woven throughout.

Immortals that have lived years: many years- protecting the house and awaiting there gate keeper and Collier from intruders. Collier Manson protecting itself from anyone not destined to enter. This alone was fascinating!!!

I'm sure the array of mystery in *Phantom Lives* will certainly keep your interest piqued throughout. Elizabeth has created characters twists and turns that will have you mind boggled and also wandering in which direction Abbi's destiny is headed and if she will survive the evil clutches. Moments where you're gasping, very intrigued and also curious as to where Phantom lives is headed.

The world building was very unique and cleverly scripted, giving us fantasy, and immortals and a world entirely of its own - two worlds entwining !! ...

A story that flows from beginning to end, we switch back and forth in some stages throughout, between both worlds - you must pay attention here lol.. You don't want to miss a thing - but a definite must read. Filled with a cast of characters I'm sure you will enjoy twists and turns, and a fulfilling new world entirely of its own for the reader to enjoy!! It is delivered to us with post civil war but this meshes well within the storyline giving us past, history and also a new beginning with Abbi being the missing link.

Phantom Lives - Collier

by

Elizabeth Loraine

Abbi thought she had found true love in the charming, caring Dallas because when she lost her parents in an accident, he was there to comfort her. It never occurred to her in her wildest dreams that the only thing Dallas loved was the huge fortune she was to inherit from her parent's estate. At least that is what she thought it was all about in the beginning. Abbi soon found herself being abused and locked in her parent's bedroom. All she had in her life, was four walls and a reoccurring dream of a mysterious world with a beautiful mansion and maze. Abbi knew she had to escape this hell and stop Dallas from stealing her parent's life work! And that night would be perfect because a thunderstorm could be heard brewing in the distance....

Take a walk with Abbi as she makes her escape from Dallas and while making that escape she stumbles across the mansion that was in her dreams, on a road called Cemetery Rd. in a small town. Little does she know, that the world as she knows it was about to change forever. Abbi was about to take a walk back in time and discover what her true destiny was. If you like suspense, the paranormal, immortals, magic and a love story all wrapped up in one, this is the book for you!

I love the imagination and creativity Elizabeth Loraine has shown in Phantom Lives - Collier. It was a change of pace from the typical books I have read and reviewed in the past in the sense that problems that occurred in the story were solved within that chapter. I found that to be refreshing because I could sit and actually enjoy the story and plot without feeling frustrated.

Once started, I could not put this book down! I found myself being transported into the story, being able to see and feel what the characters were going through. I cannot wait to read more of what author Elizabeth Loraine has to offer.

I give Phantom Lives - Collier five stars. *****

Reviewed by

Nora Barteau

I loved the writers creativity. Vampires and such get old after a while and this was very refreshing. I loved every moment reading this book, I never wanted to put it down. I cannot wait to read the other books in this series!

I love books when u can just dive right in and keep reading! I can't wait to read more in this series!

Abbi has had enough of the beatings and abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, Dallas. One night during a horrific storm, Abbi takes off and flees Memphis, trying to find somewhere safe to live. Money is not a problem, ever since her parents died leaving her the heiress of their estate. When arriving in a small Mississippi town, Abbi finds the house of her dreams, literally. She has dreamed about this house and the people that lived there since she was a young girl. The events that happen next should qualify Abbi as crazy, landing her in a straight jacket. So why does it all finally make Abbi feel sane and her life complete?

This is my first time reading a book by Elizabeth Loraine and I thought it was a delightful read that kept my interest the entire time. The characters were so interesting to read about, those from the past and the present. You really do have to pay attention to the details and the history of Collier, so you don't get lost in it. But it's not too much you feel overwhelmed, just informed. Because there will be times towards the end you read something and say 'oh yeah' and it will all click into place. And the story line was so different and unique; I had a hard time putting the book down. There were many times I would tell myself `just one more chapter, then I can clean' or `just one more chapter and then I will go run that errand'. I am looking forward to reading more books in this series and others of Loraine's as well.

Phantom Lives grabbed me & captivated me from the very first page! the more i read the more i was addicted and the faster i turned the pages because i had to know what happens next! i felt myself become apart of their world! this book is so captivating and magical i have never felt this way about any other book as i do about Phantom Lives! it has that WOW factor! the author did a fantastic job and im dying in anticipation to see what she comes up with next!!!!

She's done it again! This book is truly an edge of your seat, action, sci fi read. I just love how Abbi seemed like someone you could know or meet on the street. The little sleepy town so countryfied as a lot of small towns in the world. The Collier mansion so truly amazing...what a great imagination the author has! She can't write fast enough to suit me...lol!

I believe, in our life, there is that one special place or person that captures us from the moment we see them. Abigail Black, escaping an abusive boyfriend, knows such a feeling. I can't blame her, though; a plantation house usually tends to whisk the breath from me the moment I stare at the grand pillars, and imagine the lives shaped by the shadows of the structure.

Abbi's a wise girl and fortunately well off--and she buys Collier mansion. The lure of the building calls to her, constantly drawing her more into its silken embrace, which escalates when she decides to restore the place.

Now, anyone that's ever watched or read anything about the paranormal knows, restoration can often stir up the spirit world...

Past lives, destiny, and ghosts...my favorite ingredient for a stellar novel! The characters of this novel clutched at my heart, and stole my breath away. Collier was a home I would love to visit--as fascinating as the Deep South and as mysterious as they come. Intrigue spills from each page and I couldn't put the novel down, afraid that I would miss some vital piece of information of this well-written plot.

I can't wait for Elizabeth Loraine's next masterpiece and more of the Phantom Lives Series.

4 stars

Phantom Lives is a very cleverly put together work of fiction. We saw glimpses from civil war age as well as present day and I beleive that Elizabeth Loraine did an excellent job weaving the two worlds together. She makes sure that the story had no holes and it flows fluently from beginning to end. I absolutely loved the entire story especially the ending and I can't wait for the next book in the series.~Intoxicated by Books

I have read everthing this author has written. Elizabeth Loraine is truly one of the best of autors coming up. She leaves you with your mind buzzing with what is going to happen now. Her characters are sharp and precise. True to the story. There is no confussion in her story line. She is a great author and you have to read anything she has written ! ! ! It will definitly be a loss on your part if you do not. An addicted reader, BonijoKatrina, The Beginning (Book O[[ASIN:B004CRSQLC The Protectors (Book Two) (Royal Blood Chronicles)ne) (Royal Blood Chronicles)]] Cain, The Quest (Book Four) (Royal Blood Chronicles) Cain, The Quest (Book Four) (Royal Blood Chronicles) The Dark Prince (Book Three) (Royal Blood Chronicles) Quinn, a Vampire Watcher's Story (Royal Blood Chronicles) (Great, Great book love Quinn), Bloodline (Book five) (Royal Blood Chronicles)

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