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bookworm84's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the last three books of this series but I am unsure about how I feel about this one. It was an enjoyable read and plot line but the main character got on my nerves a bit as she gets whiner about the house that she is trying to buy.
I know there is another book in the series and I will read it but I do not think this is the best book of the series.
I know there is another book in the series and I will read it but I do not think this is the best book of the series.
tarana's review against another edition
3.0
I nearly gave this a 2, but about halfway through, it started to improve. Humor and some actual plot. I didn't read the first 3 books, so maybe this would have worked better had I had more background. The audiobook reader did a great job!
ashliesydel's review against another edition
4.0
Finally I am falling in love with this series and Sophie. There were so many suspects I couldn't pin point the bad guy or guy(s) until the author did her big reveal. Love the dynamic of the Katz family and really felt for the trama that all the characters expereienced. This was heavier then they other books. Sophie was still stubborn and did stupid things but noting to the point where you wanted to slap her. Her relationship is progressing at a believable rate and all together it was just a good read. I'm so glad that Jason Beck is back and we are seeing real emotions from secondary characters as well.
thereadingbel's review against another edition
4.0
Divorcee Sophie Katz lives in San Francisco and loves her designer coffee. She also loves Victorian houses and is going to be able to purchase one not because she can afford it but because her ex-a sleazy realtor thinks he can get it for her "at a steal." The house comes with conditions attached and Sophie loves the perfect house so much she agrees to the stipulations.
The house Sophie is in love with belongs to Kane Crammer and he requires certain conditions of the new owner. Sophie must join the San Francisco Specter Society and attend their regularly scheduled seances used to communicate with certain departed souls.
Sophie has problems to deal with not only is her new house haunted but she keeps turning up at the site of several murders.
Sophie's current boyfriend, Anatoly Darinsky, is a PI, who is by her side in solving the murders in this book and attempting to put the ghosts "to rest" that haunt her new house. He is hired by Maria, the wife of newly murdered Enrico, in a locked-door mystery.
I am off to read book 5 to this series. I have enjoyed it so much so far.
The house Sophie is in love with belongs to Kane Crammer and he requires certain conditions of the new owner. Sophie must join the San Francisco Specter Society and attend their regularly scheduled seances used to communicate with certain departed souls.
Sophie has problems to deal with not only is her new house haunted but she keeps turning up at the site of several murders.
Sophie's current boyfriend, Anatoly Darinsky, is a PI, who is by her side in solving the murders in this book and attempting to put the ghosts "to rest" that haunt her new house. He is hired by Maria, the wife of newly murdered Enrico, in a locked-door mystery.
I am off to read book 5 to this series. I have enjoyed it so much so far.
mswocreader's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this book. It was the first Kyra Davis book I've ever read(I didnt know this was the 4th book in a series when I picked it up) and it was very enjoyable. I loved getting to know Sophie and the twist with her ex was unexpected.It was a good mix of mystery and chicklit.
mcipher's review
4.0
Another really fun one, as long as you are willing to suspend your disbelief and just go along for the ride.
lisadee's review
4.0
This was a great book to escape the Corona virus pandemic woes for a little while. There is mystery in a quirky, mad-cap, romantic way. The awkward spots Sophie Katz finds herself in remind me of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum character. I like a story with a slight ghost story element whether “real” or all part of the twist. There were a few places the storyline went that I wish it hadn’t but I have definitely found a new series to work my way through. I just wish I had started out with the first book because I spoiled myself for the beginning by reading this one first.
gingerrachelle's review
1.0
This started out as just another enjoyable typical cozy mystery. A bit too heavy on the romantic stuff for me but not a deal breaker. So was it necessary to be this transphobic? Is it hard to treat trans people with a modicum of respect and decency? I can’t imagine what it would be like as a trans person to spend 3/4 of this book having a good time only to encounter the hateful mess towards the end. It was disrespectful and derogatory and I won’t be continuing the series as I had planned. I can’t understand why none of the reviews I’ve seen have mentioned this either. I wish I could give it zero stars!!!