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Sunday was a Simone St. James kind of day. I read Broken Girls 2 years ago and loved it. I love the portrayals of smart, independent females in Lost Among the Living

This was just ok for me. It didn‘t really pull me in and most definitely didn‘t get me out of my reading slump. Three weeks in and this is the first book I finished in the new year. I think I need to check my shelves for something lighthearted and engaging.

I‘ve been in a reading slump lately, so I busted out this #onceuponabookclub box that I haven‘t read yet. Maybe the treats along the way will keep me going!

Scanning the pile of books waiting for me to read. This one is next. I've loved all her books so far. Let's see how this one turns out.

3.5⭐⭐⭐ took a while to get into this book. The addition of a ghost and spirit dog had me a bit confused. But it all came together.

This book was....atmospheric. Like watching an old black and white film noir. Suspenseful but simple. It wraps you in until you‘re all discombobulated. I have to say, the villain was the easiest guess which does take away from the thriller aspect, but I felt like the author was going for a good Hitchcockian experience where we‘re all in on the conversation and therefore it‘s not about what you know, but why you think you know what you know. 😍

“I looked at the house, standing tall and silent in the sunlight. There was something sullen about it, as if it kept its secrets on purpose, buried in the tangled brush that surrounded it.”

“Alex Manders had entered my life and burned it all down in a single night, as if with the flick of a match. And I gave in willingly and watched it go.”

Simone St James addiction in full swing. Starting the third book this week! ☺️

Audio wreath making! Turned out better than expected. I may start a new sideline business...uh no!

This book exceeded my expectations. I have definitely found a new author.

What a story! I enjoy historical mysteries especially when there are supernatural elements included. A lovely piece of work that the narrator helped bring to life. Just lovely!

Up next is an adventure with a hardcore lady type, Constance Kopp!!! 😁🤓🙌🏽

#audiocoloring is so therapeutic. I feel better. 😊 #BOTM

This book is good too. The narration is wonderful as well. 💕 #Audible #Audiobook

#TwinkyToles is trying to eat my colored pencils😑. #CatsofLitsy #MyBrat #GingerBrat 🐱😸🐈

Day 19 of #marchintoreading #setinthe1920s

Audiobook edition! If I had to pick a favorite genre, it would probably be historical fiction. These are two audiobooks I have listened to in the past year that are set in the 20s. I really enjoyed both of them. ❤️

And here's my second half of #2016TopTenBooks My Man Jeeves (my first Wodehouse!), Lost Among the Living (another amazing WW1 era ghost story from Simone St James), Vinegar Girl (a Taming of the Shrew retelling that didn't make me throw things), A Veil of Vines (I do love Tillie Cole and her emotional romances!) and The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (a re-read, but one I find something new in every time)! Don't forget to tag me in yours!

This book was fantastic. The one thing I love about getting book subscriptions is receiving something that I might not have picked up otherwise. It tells the story of Jo who, after husband is lost in the war, becomes the paid companion of her husband's Aunt. It has pretty much everything you can hope for in a supernatural mystery. Read this book! #bookreview #supernatural #mystery #womensfiction #historicalfiction #review #bibliophile #mustread

Once Upon a Time October book box which means was a suspense paranormal novel with history touches.I liked Jo's character voice.Quite deferent woman for the 1920s.liked relationship between Dottie and Jo full of sarcasm and irony. You can find funny and sad scenes. Well described sometimes full of details allowing to imagine everything. Paranormal tone was present until the end but not 2 spooky. Developed in England. Don't' like bookish items.

*Using a past title so i dont spoil it* Once Upon a Book Club box came today!! I never heard of this months title but it looks interesting! I dont think its a book id pick up on my own, but thats what make this exciting!

Contains just the right amount of "non-scary" ghost story for me since I'm a chicken. A quick read that would be great while traveling. It was the right book at the right time and I really enjoyed it. This came in my #onceuponabookclub subscription box. The packages marked with page numbers are opened as you read, and really enhance the experience. ??????

I finished this on audio tonight, and now I want to find more books by St. James. This was a perfect mix of historical fiction, mystery, and spooky ghost story, with a touch of romance. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Also, I've lost count of how many great books I have discovered via Audible daily deals that I had otherwise not even heard of. ❤️️📚

#scaretober

Today's Audible daily deal!

Perfect timing for me, as I just finished my last audio, and it's gothic paranormal for #scaretober 👍

Aw, yeah. Usually he's pretty elusive.

I always jump the gun on spooky Halloween reading?

I love Simone's books & this is my new favorite. 1921, big rambling British house, mysterious disappearances & suspicious deaths, ghosts, family secrets, rumors, madness. Very gothic. What's not to love??

Jo Manders is in perpetual limbo. Her husband has been MIA since WWI and now three years later she has taken a position as companion to his Aunt. Things are quite bad enough. Then she starts seeing a ghost and realizes her husband lied to her constantly. Will she escape this family with her life?

A perfect snowy day read... Simone St James is a favorite author. She sets a Gothic scene superbly. Her newest one.

3.5 stars. Although this was not of of my favourite St. James titles, I definitely still enjoyed it. It was atmospheric, I liked the characters, and the premise was interesting. But I did guess the twist (I hate that!) and the book just wasn't as spooky as previous titles by this author.

At times I loved this book and at times it felt tedious. But overall a positive experience.