Review: A thoroughly enjoyable story, perfect for a quiet afternoon
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 2, 2013
I wasn’t sure when I chose this title if it would get too ‘ghost story’ or delve into the utterly obscure in a bad way. I am thrilled to report that it was a clever, dual romance where both couples have issues to sort and solve before their own happy ever after.Arabella sees dead people.  She currently sees Katie: stuck between two worlds as she is frantic to find her lost wedding band.  Seamus, her husband, has crossed over and is patiently awaiting her, ring or no ring.  Yet, Katie won’t let go of her tenuous connection to the world of the living, and Arabella must convince her to cross over.  As a paranormal investigator, Arabella and her team are investigating the home where Katie and Seamus lived to investigate a potential sighting.  It’s not potential, Katie nearly instantly appears to Arabella, yet the observation of her team by a skeptical reporter keeps her from divulging the fact.Lucas is a reporter investigating the investigators.  With a logical bent, and innate skepticism, his approach to their process to ‘find’ proof of paranormal activity impresses Arabella, because of the logical steps that he takes and suggests, and the help he gives.  Her past experience with another skeptical man have soured her on romance, yet Lucas’ manner and the camaraderie they have together  has her wondering if she shouldn’t take a chance.Cleverly written with a deft hand at both setting a scene and building a character, Bishop’s attention to detail and word choice are perfectly suited for this novella, bringing full color pictures from the descriptions she draws.  Interactions between the characters, the gentle way she treats the stories of Katie’s love and history, and the development of the relationship between Arabella and Lucas are easy to understand and engage with.  A thoroughly enjoyable story, perfect for a quiet afternoon.I received an eBook copy from the publisher for purpose of honest review for the Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.