Review: Engaging Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 6, 2011
She was so excited to find this really rare book on sale for $75. All she could think was that the seller didn't realize its value. She didn't know it housed a resident ghost...If you enjoy comedy with a mix of romance, you'll love this book. It's a real hoot to read. Ms. Ringle makes her two main characters Gwen and Paul, attractive, available and quick witted. Her ghost is a Victorian era lady who died a virgin. Just the story of her death is enough to make you spit whatever you're drinking all over your computer screen. And, while you know it's all just a fantasy tale, it's so much fun to read you suspend belief and just follow along to see what the ghost is going to demand next!Gwen's a literature professor at the local college; Paul is her hired gardener. Neither thought the other person would be interested in them. This author demonstrates what can happen if you actually take the time to talk to one other -- there is generally more to a person than what you see in front you. Violetta, our ghost, is determined to experience passion and love and she thinks these two are perfect for each other. It all starts with a small kiss...The absolutely ridiculous things the ghost demands from the couple kept me chuckling. Especially as they keep trying to figure out how to get rid of her so they actually can get to know each other better. The author shows them embarrassing themselves, getting fretful about the ghost, and suddenly worrying about how natural being with each other feels. It sounds like some relationships I've been in but I didn't have a ghost to worry about.I love how Ms. Ringle creates one of the silliest ghosts you can imagine and then at the end turns Gwen's Uncle into someone she's not sure she even wants to know. You know, that TMI (too much information) thing. It's all in good fun and made me laugh.I like this one a lot and am buying my own copy of it to keep. Why don't you get one, too? I bet you laugh through the whole story. I know I did.Originally posted at The Long and Short of It Romance Reviews