A MURDER AT ALCOTT MANOR is the second book in the Alcott
Manor series by Alyssa Richards. Even though it is
part of a series, A MURDER AT ALCOTT MANOR can work as a
standalone story, especially since there is a slight
difference in tone from the previous book in the series. The
first book in this series was set partially in the present
and partially in the long ago past appealing to fans of both
contemporary and historical gothic fans. A MURDER AT ALCOTT
MANOR is very definitely a thrill-a-minute tale of evil
trying to keep a stranglehold on the living. This is a
perfect book for readers who enjoy non- stop action and
suspense with a dash of sexy.
Children in a story about ghosts with malicious intent
always ratchets up the fear factor because of their
vulnerability. That the ghost villain in this story is the
father of the children, only makes the danger that much more
intense. Layla has been through a lot, and her late husband
seems determined to torment her even in death. The villain
in A MURDER AT ALCOTT MANOR is a bit Freddy Krueger-like and
is the stuff of nightmares. By contrast, the hero, Mason is
the kind of warm and caring man Layla wishes she would have
had in her life sooner. Layla is not normally a fighter, but
her ghostly ex has forced her to find her inner strength and
come out swinging. Mason is not his idea of a hero, but with
Layla and her kids he finds something worth fighting for. I
like a genuine and flawed hero, so Mason is perfect in his
imperfection and a hunk with a heart of gold.
A MURDER AT ALCOTT MANOR will give you chills and root for
the good guys as they fight on a battlefield of dreams. This
story will appeal to readers who love suspense, the
paranormal, and everyday people who become unexpected
heroes. Hope to read more gothic tales of love and
paranormal peril by Alyssa Richards in the future.
Mason’s dream of a life with Layla is finally coming true.
But her darkest secret could turn his dream into a nightmare.
Layla’s late husband left her homeless, broke, and with two
young girls to care for. When she’s offered a caretaker
position at her old manor home, she chooses to overlook the
hauntings… and the spot where her husband was killed.
Mason left behind the stress of finance for a simpler life
in construction. He hopes the seasonal renovation job will
let him reconnect with Layla. They were on the verge of a
relationship 10 years earlier, until a brutal murder tore
them apart…
When a series of strange happenings bring them together,
Layla must tap into her otherworldly abilities to protect
them. Mason may be skeptical of her powers, but will he
believe Layla when she reveals the twisted truth about their
past?
A Murder at Alcott Manor is the second standalone book in a
series of gripping romantic suspense novels. If you like
contemporary gothic settings, mystical dreams, and
danger-defying romance, then you’ll love Alyssa Richards’
haunting tale.
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