Willing Spirit, A (Haunting Hearts Series)

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Summary: A warm, slice-of-life romance
Review: Although published by the Jove "Haunting Hearts" line, A Willing Spirit is more of a slice-of-life Americana novel than it is a "ghost story". There is a meddlesome ghost pushing the couple together, of course, but mainly the story is about the heroine trying to fit in with her fellow townspeople who treat her unfairly. Both the hero and the heroine are decent people, honestly portrayed, who are easy to like. I was very satisfied when they eventually opened up to each other and put an end to their repetitive cycle of non-communication. Pick up this one if you're in the mood for a slower paced, character driven novel.

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Summary: A Charming Novel That You Can't Put Down
Review: Cynthia Sterling's second novel is a gem. A story of love between two individuals from different cultures in a small town in Texas in 1855. Tessa, a widow, hires half-breed, Micah, to help her take care of her farm, and finds herself immediately attracted to him. But the ghost of her dead husband, Will, who has hung around to watch over her, decides that a love affair between the engaging couple is the last thing he wants, and he sets about to disrupt their romance. Ms. Sterling's novel is, by turns, innocently touching, sweetly sensual and at times, hilarious, especially when Will whispers a suggestion into the ear of the local vicar to court Tessa, and is mistaken for the voice of someone higher up. Ms. Sterling spins an irresistible tale with A WILLING SPIRIT, and I can't wait for her next Haunting Hearts book.

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Summary: Pulls At Your Heartstrings
Review: Tessa and Micah's wonderful love story will stay on your mind long after you've finished the book!