DEAD AND BREAKFAST is the first book in the Merry Ghost Inn. This is my first read from this author and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by it. I love Cozy Mysteries and this one definitely has a wonderful cozy vibe to its setting on the Oregon Coast. The two main characters of the story are Melanie West and her grandmother, Liza Harris. When Melanie gives up her job to help Liza open up and Bed and Breakfast with her, she discovers the bones of a woman hidden behind a wall. With their grand opening just a month away, the presence of the police have now changed their plans.

Also, there is some suspicious activity happening at this inn because many people think there is an invisible ghost lurking around. Normally not one to believe in ghost, Melanie doesn't take it seriously until she starts hearing the eerie laugher from an unknown male. When she investigates and finds no one, she might start believing in ghosts soon enough.

As the first book in the series, Kate Kingsbury does a very good job of setting up the characters and the setting. It was very easy to fall in line with these characters because of Kingsbury's writing style. Simple and concise, she gets straight to the point, creating a well-rounded storyline filled with mystery and intrigue. This is actually my first Cozy Mystery that has a bit of a Paranormal element to it and I have found that I really enjoy it. I think after reading this I will be looking forward to trying out some more Paranormal Cozy Mysteries. They had an added bonus of thrills and chills to the story that makes them stand out even more. I am definitely looking forward to more of Kate Kingsbury's books and DEAD AND BREAKFAST is an excellent start to the series.