Today, we're shining the BOOK BIRTHDAY spotlight on a title celebrating its release with family, and friends as opposed to the author herself. That's right. The writer that penned such favorites as Santa Maybe, Field Rules, and Red Velvet, is no longer with us, having passed suddenly a few months ago. The thing about her chosen profession is that her legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of readers past, present, and future... and today, I'm proudly joining others in the bookish community alongside Rachel's Random Resources to bring the love about this story. So please, give your loved ones a hug, and grab a seat, as we check out the final release from this memorable author...
Be Our Ghost
The Duchess Hotel, Book 2
by
Carla Luna
About the book...
The only thing scarier than ghosts is falling in love.
Knox McIntyre has mastered the art of avoiding drama, especially the romantic kind. Ever since his screenwriting career went up in flames, the grumpy bartender has kept his past buried and his heart off-limits. But when a paranormal reality show sets its sights on the boutique hotel where he works, he gets roped into the production—and partnered with the one woman who just might unravel him.
Charlotte “Charlie” Fraser is the Duchess Hotel’s sunny front office manager, a hopeless romantic with a weakness for happy endings and broody bartenders. After months of pining for Knox, she’s finally ready to act—even if it means battling her inner scaredy-cat by helping him bring a ghost-hunting show to the hotel this Halloween.
As Knox and Charlie dig into the hotel’s chilling past, they find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. Every lingering look, near kiss, and shared secret brings them closer to something real. But unless they can summon the courage to face their feelings head-on, their love doesn’t stand a ghost of a chance.
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"...a grumpy/sunshine workplace rom-com with haunted vibes, Halloween hijinks, and a slow-burn romance that’s worth believing in..."
If the cover wasn't enough to catch your attention, that tag line certainly should! One of my favorite tropes, written by an author who's works I've previously read and enjoyed, taking place at the perfect time of year... it's just screaming to be read. I loved both our grumpy and our sunshine, their characters were adorable while still bringing all the feels that you hope for in a Romance. The spooky vibes give it just the right amount of edge to create those haunted moments without making you reach for your nightlight to make it through the story. There's moments of greatness, and moments of laughter, time for nail-biting, and time for courage, and of course, those heart pounding moments when you just know the characters are so close to seeing what's in front of them, you can see the sparks coming off the page.
It's a great story by itself, and a wonderful addition to the series... and one I'm sorry to see end, but I'll definitely be revisiting the Duchess for a reread. If you haven't discovered this author's work, there's no time like the present, and plenty of tales to lose yourself in.
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About the author...
Carla Luna writes contemporary romance with a dollop of humor and a pinch of spice. A former archaeologist, she still dreams of traveling to far-off places and channels that wanderlust into the settings of her stories. When she’s not writing, she works in a spice emporium where she gets paid to discuss food and share her favorite recipes. Her passions include Broadway musicals, baking, whimsical office supplies, and pop culture podcasts. Though she has roots in Los Angeles and Vancouver Island, she currently resides in Wisconsin with her family and her feisty Siberian cat.
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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you, and for the ecopy for review! (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
