Review: Mysterious & Charming!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 24, 2013
Sidelined Afterlife is the third book in the Hauntings at Inner Harbor series and my favorite of the three!  The setting returns to the haunted apartment building in Baltimore, Maryland.  In the previous book, Altered Frequency, we were given a glimpse into the life of one of the residents, Veronica Matthews.  I remember finding her character quite interesting. She seemed troubled in a way, and after reading this installment, now I know why.  Veronica is a photographer, but she's also a psychic-medium.  She's really not a fan of her ability to see and talk to ghosts only because this “gift” has mainly brought her so much emotional pain.  When she meets her neighbor Hunter Anderson, Veronica struggles with helping the handsome ER doctor.  She hopes to finally use her ability for something positive for a change.What a fun mystery/romance!  On one hand there is this vibrant spirit who just wants to cross over into the next world but can't do so without help.  On the other hand there is the budding romance between two neighbors.  The two sides of this story are beautifully tied together!  Veronica and Hunter spend a lot of time together trying to solve a mystery that has them delving into the the former life of the young ghost who has been haunting Hunter.  Hunter falls hard for the sassy redhead, but he's got his work cut out for him with all the walls she puts up.  For Veronica, trusting someone with her heart doesn't come easy.  It's good that Mr. “Sexy Eyes” is a pretty determined guy!Ms. Fields sure did keep me on my toes and guessing where everything would lead to!  The theme of being able to resolve heartache in order to move on is widely used.  There were funny parts, sexy parts, and then some scenes just gave me lovely, ghostly chills!  Each story in this series is unique and each can be read as a standalone.  Sidelined Afterlife was both charming and engaging enough that I didn't want it to end.  I'm actually going to miss these characters!  I have truly enjoyed reading this series and getting to know the people in this haunted apartment building.  *A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.*