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gwendafyn_reader's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
roguesmith's review against another edition
4.0
This is part of the multi-author shared Haunted Love Universe. John is escaping an abusive relationship and has moved to a small town, aptly called Hope, for a chance at a new start. Simon has been dead for nearly a hundred years, dead before he ever really got a chance at life and wants that soul mate connection to gain a second chance at life.
I really enjoyed this one, John is a likable MC, even though we don't get to know much about him other than he's a baker and his ex is not a good person. The book is all written in single person POV, so we never really get to know what Simon thinks other than at the prologue at the beginning. John is likable enough though that to see the events unfold through his eyes, really works. It's pretty gradual how his interactions with Simon start out, little things here and there all leading up to the point where he wants to meet Simon in person, and then it's pretty much insta-love.
The story is cute, these two really work as a couple even though Simon struggles to adjust with the modern world (to be expected) and I really liked the story when we found out about what actually happened to Simon and why he died in the first place. The added twist at the end with Mike was great too. This was a fun, entertaining and comfort read and I highly enjoyed it.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
I really enjoyed this one, John is a likable MC, even though we don't get to know much about him other than he's a baker and his ex is not a good person. The book is all written in single person POV, so we never really get to know what Simon thinks other than at the prologue at the beginning. John is likable enough though that to see the events unfold through his eyes, really works. It's pretty gradual how his interactions with Simon start out, little things here and there all leading up to the point where he wants to meet Simon in person, and then it's pretty much insta-love.
The story is cute, these two really work as a couple even though Simon struggles to adjust with the modern world (to be expected) and I really liked the story when we found out about what actually happened to Simon and why he died in the first place. The added twist at the end with Mike was great too. This was a fun, entertaining and comfort read and I highly enjoyed it.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
tfpeel's review against another edition
4.0
oh what a lovely story!!!
I love the connection of this two, the struggle of Simon
I like John too, very good character, the plot is curious and the reason of Simon is a ghost very intriguing
I want every story of this serie, once again, I promise to not start series random and then again
Thanks GRR for the copy, really like "work with you".
I love the connection of this two, the struggle of Simon
I like John too, very good character, the plot is curious and the reason of Simon is a ghost very intriguing
I want every story of this serie, once again, I promise to not start series random and then again
Thanks GRR for the copy, really like "work with you".
dinohakari's review against another edition
5.0
This a sweet love story.
I'm not much of a paranormal reader, although there are some authors who are a must read for me and [a:R.M. Neill|21347944|R.M. Neill|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1617442164p2/21347944.jpg] is one of them. So I read it.
I have to say I'm not regret it, although I would have liked a little more. I mean, it's the writer's fault. She writes characters so endearing that one is always left wanting more.
This is the story of Simon, a young man who tragically died 100 years ago, and was left in a kind of gray limbo, waiting for that opportunity to love that slipped through his fingers; and John, a passionate baker, who escaped an abusive relationship, wanting to start over.
And I could go on and on, saying that the book is well paced, that every scene is well written, that the moments where our ghost shows up to make John notice him and fall in love with him are well developed, etc etc, but I don't think it's necessary, because I think it all boils down to this:
This is a story of HOPE.
I was given an advanced copy and voluntarily wrote a review.
I'm not much of a paranormal reader, although there are some authors who are a must read for me and [a:R.M. Neill|21347944|R.M. Neill|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1617442164p2/21347944.jpg] is one of them. So I read it.
I have to say I'm not regret it, although I would have liked a little more. I mean, it's the writer's fault. She writes characters so endearing that one is always left wanting more.
This is the story of Simon, a young man who tragically died 100 years ago, and was left in a kind of gray limbo, waiting for that opportunity to love that slipped through his fingers; and John, a passionate baker, who escaped an abusive relationship, wanting to start over.
And I could go on and on, saying that the book is well paced, that every scene is well written, that the moments where our ghost shows up to make John notice him and fall in love with him are well developed, etc etc, but I don't think it's necessary, because I think it all boils down to this:
This is a story of HOPE.
I was given an advanced copy and voluntarily wrote a review.
devalabra's review
fast-paced
1.0
Flatter than a crepe. The characters had no depth and neither did the rest of the story. The romance was rushed and felt so insta-lovey I could puke.
I tried to like it, I really did but boy, was this lazy.
This author also seems to follow the "tell, don't show" principle which was annoying
I tried to like it, I really did but boy, was this lazy.
This author also seems to follow the "tell, don't show" principle which was annoying
vicki_williams's review
3.0
John leaves his past behind to start over in the town of Hope and to follow his dream of having a bakery. All is going well with the perfect location in the old Mill but the loneliness he feels won’t dissipate. Simon is a ghost who never crossed over and he once lived in the Mill. He is the absolute sweetest, kindest being and soon helps John in the smallest but most meaningful of ways.
Their relationship is certainly unconventional to begin with but over time circumstances allow them to finally be together and, especially in Simon’s case, get a longed for HEA.
This is an enjoyable sweet low angst read with bakery treats, the penultimate bread and two lovely main characters who certainly deserve their happiness.
Their relationship is certainly unconventional to begin with but over time circumstances allow them to finally be together and, especially in Simon’s case, get a longed for HEA.
This is an enjoyable sweet low angst read with bakery treats, the penultimate bread and two lovely main characters who certainly deserve their happiness.
wad3mil3sgarru2's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death
roguesmith's review
4.0
This is part of the multi-author shared Haunted Love Universe. John is escaping an abusive relationship and has moved to a small town, aptly called Hope, for a chance at a new start. Simon has been dead for nearly a hundred years, dead before he ever really got a chance at life and wants that soul mate connection to gain a second chance at life.
I really enjoyed this one, John is a likable MC, even though we don't get to know much about him other than he's a baker and his ex is not a good person. The book is all written in single person POV, so we never really get to know what Simon thinks other than at the prologue at the beginning. John is likable enough though that to see the events unfold through his eyes, really works. It's pretty gradual how his interactions with Simon start out, little things here and there all leading up to the point where he wants to meet Simon in person, and then it's pretty much insta-love.
The story is cute, these two really work as a couple even though Simon struggles to adjust with the modern world (to be expected) and I really liked the story when we found out about what actually happened to Simon and why he died in the first place. The added twist at the end with Mike was great too. This was a fun, entertaining and comfort read and I highly enjoyed it.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
I really enjoyed this one, John is a likable MC, even though we don't get to know much about him other than he's a baker and his ex is not a good person. The book is all written in single person POV, so we never really get to know what Simon thinks other than at the prologue at the beginning. John is likable enough though that to see the events unfold through his eyes, really works. It's pretty gradual how his interactions with Simon start out, little things here and there all leading up to the point where he wants to meet Simon in person, and then it's pretty much insta-love.
The story is cute, these two really work as a couple even though Simon struggles to adjust with the modern world (to be expected) and I really liked the story when we found out about what actually happened to Simon and why he died in the first place. The added twist at the end with Mike was great too. This was a fun, entertaining and comfort read and I highly enjoyed it.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
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