Better Homes and Hauntings

By: Molly Harper

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Author of the beloved Half-Moon Hollow series of vampire romances (Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs), Molly Harper has created a standalone paranormal romance in which a dilapidated haunted house could bring star-crossed lovers together - if it doesn’t kill them first!

When Nina Linden is hired to landscape a private island off the New England coast, she sees it as her chance to rebuild her failing business after being cheated by her unscrupulous ex. She never expects that her new client, software mogul Deacon Whitney, would see more in her than just a talented gardener. Deacon has paid top dollar to the crews he’s hired to renovate the desolate Whitney estate - he had to, because the bumps, thumps, and unexplained sightings of ghostly figures in 19th-century dress are driving workers away faster than he can say “Boo.”

But Nina shows no signs of being scared away, even as she experiences some unnerving apparitions herself. And as the two of them work closely together to restore the mansion’s faded glory, Deacon realizes that he’s found someone who doesn’t seem to like his fortune more than himself - while Nina may have finally found the one man she can trust with her bruised and battered heart.

But something on the island doesn’t believe in true love…and if Nina and Deacon can’t figure out how to put these angry spirits to rest, their own love doesn’t stand a ghost of a chance.

©2014 Molly Harper White (P)2014 Audible Inc.

I enjoyed this book!

I enjoyed this book. It was light and easy to listen to. Enjoyed the storyline. A little romance. Always a good idea!

Entertaining

I enjoyed this book because it was uncomplicated. The main characters were fun, sometimes a little silly but they made me smile. The mystery of the house was interesting, if somewhat predictable. I recommend this book to anyone who wants an easy HEA listen😊

good storyline

This is one of those books that you just can't put down. The story just get you and don't want to let you go up to the very end.

One of Molly Harper’s best reads. Quite different from her vampire werewolf books.

Truly well done mystery tied in with hauntings. Very enjoyable and the audio book is well done.

Old money meet haunting and internet

Where does Better Homes and Hauntings rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I have listened to it at least five times so in the top fifty.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Better Homes and Hauntings?

They are all taken to a party and Rick shows up not invited but as a plus one of the decorator. It is a very tense situation that was handled very well.

What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

She did her usual professional job without a Kentucky accent which shows how talented she is.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Lots of boo time in this book because the ghosts are very active. Ghosts crawling in your bed. Ghosts on your bed all wet with no legs, two ghosts fighting on the lawn, etc.

Any additional comments?

Very entertaining book with a love story where the prize is the rich dot magnate.

Fun to listen

You will enjoy this book The characters are fun. The story is fun and a but creepy at times but that just made it better

An enjoyable change of pace.

Narrator was great as always. Enjoyed the storyline. Molly knows how to give a good supernatural romance without over sexing the content.

Great stand alone but...

This is a great little book but do NOT let it be the only book that forms your opinion of Molly or Amanda. Worth the read but for a first-time Molly reader pick something different before you read this one.

A ghost story with humor, new love and a very bad guy!

Snarky humor and uncomfortable public settings are just some of the ingredients that make up this charming ghost story. I laughed so hard my stomach hurt!

One of my favorite authors

What made the experience of listening to Better Homes and Hauntings the most enjoyable?

Its charming, the characters are just a bit quirky and relate-able. The plot was interesting (if slightly predictable) and the paranormal elements keep you from figuring it all out ahead of time. The humor in Molly Harper's writing is what makes it so fun to listen to!

What other book might you compare Better Homes and Hauntings to and why?

It reminds me a bit of a modern day grown up Nancy Drew (maybe because of the spooky old house?).

Have you listened to any of Amanda Ronconi’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She does a great job as usual! Very enjoyable.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

? Im horrible at that kind of thing! No Idea.

Any additional comments?

It was cute and fun. I think it could have been a touch 'darker'. I think the two male main characters could have used a bit of edge. But overall I will probably listen to it again.