THE HAUNTING OF ALCOTT MANOR is the first book in the
Alcott Manor contemporary gothic
romance series by
Alyssa Richards. At the opening of this story, Gemma
Stewart is going through a time of transition in her
life. After recently unloading an unfaithful husband, her
career is soaring. Just when things are looking up for
Gemma, her father is desperate for her specialized skills
and recruits her on a home restoration job. The house in
question is of the haunted variety and therefore makes
Gemma uneasy about agreeing to help. Whether she's headed
toward her doom or destiny, Gemma gets sucked into the
spookiness and danger that surrounds Alcott Manor.
I love a good haunted house story and THE HAUNTING OF
ALCOTT MANOR certainly qualifies. As a bonus, Alyssa
Richards throws in a centuries-old mystery and a sublime
romance to balance out all the supernatural shenanigans.
As much as Alcott Manor fills Gemma with anxiety and
anticipation, the delectable Henry Alcott bewitches her.
Attraction and annoyance color Gemma's introduction to
Henry. As the two work together and temporarily live
together, restoring Alcott Manor, the chemistry between
Gemma and Henry is palpable and creates a delicious
erotic tension. Because Henry is technically her client,
Gemma tries to resist her feelings of lust for Henry, but
the more she gets to know him and the more she likes him.
They can't
keep their hands off each other. I'm glad that Alyssa
Richards tells part of this story from Henry's
perspective. As the story progresses, the suspense and
sense of urgency intensify as the spectral activity
increases and the deadline for the restoration
approaches.
THE HAUNTING OF ALCOTT MANOR is a fascinating tale of
tragedy, ghosts, and soulmates. Mystery fans will enjoy
this heroine's efforts to track down clues -- both
tangible and ghostly -- while trying to find the truth
about a woman's death. Romance fans will adore this
match-up of a strong heroine and an enigmatic yet
endearingly charming and earnest hero. I look forward to
reading the next book in this tantalizing Alcott Manor
series.
She has a gift. His family has a past. Can they solve a
century-old mystery… together?
Gemma doesn't miss working for the family business. She
has a knack for restoring older properties, but after a
vicious haunting nearly killed her, she was more than
ready to move on. Gemma agrees to one last job to save
her parents’ business, but the 1880s historical estate
has its fair share of dark secrets…
Henry Alcott wants nothing more than to free the spirit
from his family’s property. Ever since the original owner
was wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to
death, the ghost has made sure every restoration effort
was a miserable failure. But there’s something about
Gemma that makes Henry believe in a much brighter future…
Gemma and Henry must solve a hundred-year mystery to
complete the restoration in time. Failure to do so could
cost Gemma’s parents their business, but staying in the
house could cost them much, much more…
The Haunting of Alcott Manor is a contemporary gothic
romance. If you like fateful chemistry, engaging
characters, and mysteries that keep you guessing until
the very end, then you’ll love the first book in Alyssa
Richards’ chilling new series.
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