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Most helpful customer reviews on Amazon. I've enjoyed reading fantasy fiction since I was a pre-teen, but I'd never before delved into paranormal romance fiction. A review of Ophelia's Julien's Haunted made it sound interesting, though, and having recently read my first romance fiction, I figured I might as well take the plunge, and I downloaded Haunted. Which turned out to be a very enjoyable read.
Judging from the age of the characters, I guess this to be a YA paranormal romance, but the characterization and plot are nuanced and well-developed; older readers should find a lot to like here, too. Cassie Valentine can sometimes see the restless dead, even commune with them on occasion, and oh, her house seems to be haunted.
Her first love, Daniel, died a year past, and her grief and her love for him remain undiminished. Then she encounters Michael, whom she knew years earlier and who also has lost loved ones and sometimes sees ghosts. I don't want to give too much away, so I'll just say that I think there's a lot to admire about Julien's storytelling. I mentioned her character and plot development, and I'll repeat that I think they're very good. I also appreciate her prose's lack of excess verbiage. The book's sharp evocation of a small town setting and its residents pleased me, too, and brought Bradbury to mind with its clear-eyed sympathy.
The well-drawn relationships between Cassie and her friends were another pleasure and reminded me of Charles De Lint's work in that regard. Finally, the story's pacing was good, not too fast, not too slow. If you enjoy reading fantasy and mystery, mixed with fictional family dynamics and, yes, love, I think you'll have a good time with Haunted. As a book reviewer, I read a lot of books that are just ho-hum.
Most of them are alright. But this book had me from the first page. A first-rate ghost story with a little romance mixed in, is the perfect escape. The kindle version was well-edited and I really enjoyed every page of this book. A must read for paranormal fans! Now, when does the next one come out!!!? I have already downloaded th next one in the series.. Robert Brumm Goodreads Author. Joe McKinney Goodreads Author.
Randy Eberle Goodreads Author. Mark Edward Hall Goodreads Author. Ophelia Julien Goodreads Author. Michael Bray Goodreads Author. James Morcan Goodreads Author. Chantal Noordeloos Goodreads Author. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Match by William Massa Goodreads Author 3. But is it the only mystery and when solved do all the hauntings go away?? And what does it do to Michael's relationship with Cassie? I had read the Haunted by Ophelia Julien And wanted more so I checked and found 2 more from this series this is 2 and I really enjoyed both stories, I could not put either book down once I started reading them and I am almost finished with 3.
I would recommend this series it has lromance, paranormal and mystery in each story. I truly hope that Ophelia will add to this series, I know I will read each one she adds.
Another story I could not put down. The characters, the shop family, Cassie, Michael! My heart can't take the suspense! Ready for book 3!
My website is www. Not everyone is haunted, but everyone has a ghost story. This is an exceedingly well written story with characters you can care about. Most helpful customer reviews on Amazon. Match by William Massa Goodreads Author 3. If you enjoy reading fantasy and mystery, mixed with fictional family dynamics and, yes, love, I think you'll have a good time with Haunted. Robert Brumm Goodreads Author.
I'm so glad to have found this author! I am really rooting for Michael and Cassie!
But Idk if Michael can get past what Cassie brings to the relationship. This is a terrific series and I really can't wait for the next one to come out!!!!
I am not a Gore lover and it is really nice to read a book without all the distraction of hard core sex and x rated language. I feel that is a poor authors way of trying to hide their inability to write. Ophelia doesn't have that problem!
Editorial Reviews. About the Author. I grew up in a haunted house on the north side of Chicago Book 1 of 6 in A Bridgeton Park Cemetery (6 Book Series). Haunted: A Bridgeton Park Cemetery Book [Ophelia Julien] on www.farmersmarketmusic.com * FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Staff ghost story night happens every.
Read the series for yourself and then let me know how much you enjoyed it as well!! I didn't feel like this was as good as the first one, but I still enjoyed it. I would like some of the characters to, well basically, grow up. It was the typical lack of communication in the relationships and then finally they talk and fess up and everything turns out good. I wish authors would quit using this scenario, it really gets old when there doesn't seem to be any valid reason for the characters to act the way they do. One person found this helpful.
Loved, loved, loved this book!!!
Did I mention that I loved it?? Because if I didn't, I want to mention it now, Loved it!! Julien pulled me into a wonderful story, with just enough of the good stuff!!! Can't wait until the third installment comes out On pins and needles waiting for it's release!!!! I loved Haunted the first book in this series. In Dead Voices Michael and Cassie's love story has hit a snag.
It's hard to go out with a girl when dead people come along to chaperone. But there is a child in trouble and so Cassie and Michael work together to solve a haunting and their problems. When I read the first book I wrote Ophelia Julien and begged for more. She has delivered a second book that is as well written as the first.
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