Review: Fantastic contemporary romance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2014
Kate Goldman's "In Love with a Haunted House" is a contemporary romance novel about a young accountant who simultaneously suffers heartbreak and job loss that propel her to move back to her hometown of Golden, Illinois, to get back up on her feet.After fiancé, Jim, breaks Mallory Clark's heart, she must leave Chicago.  Not all is bleak, though, as Gray Oaks Manor, a Victorian style home Mallory always adored, has recently been put on the market in Golden because its owner, Ms. Shannon Lewis, passed away. But Mallory is not the only interested buyer. Blake Hunter, a handsome architect who has undeniable chemistry with Mallory, also desires the home because he is Ms. Lewis' grandson. Furthermore, the local Historical Society and a developer want Gray Oaks. The novel centers on this real estate conflict, whose outcome is influenced by the Gray Oaks Manor ghost awaiting the arrival of her lifelong love, and the sweet relationship that develops between Mallory and Blake.The book's strongest elements are its unique plot as well as character descriptions, actions and dialogue, especially those of the ghost.  The story is very romantic and the chemistry between Mallory and Blake is really written well."In Love with a Haunted House" is the perfect read for fans of the romance genre with a unique paranormal twist.