The Inn Between

De: Danika Brown

Narrado por: Rebecca Avery

"Till death do us part" was never meant to be the end.

Nova Taylor has never felt more at home than when she’s surrounded by ghosts. So when her only living friend is nearing the end of her life, Nova refuses to mourn. Instead, she’s determined to give her the love story she deserves.

To do that, she turns to Maverick Oakhorn, a ghostbuster with a deep skepticism about meddling with the dead.

As they work to reunite the lost loves, she finally feels like she’s building the life and the family she’s always longed for.

Until a spirit that should have been left to rest threatens to tear it all apart.

Now, to protect the people she loves—living and dead—Nova must trust that the souls that are meant to stay will and that some bonds are too strong to break, even in death.

©2025 Danika Brown (P)2025 Danika Brown

Beautiful Story

I enjoyed this book immensely! There was some interesting growth, great depth, and a fascinating plot. The characters were lovable, and the whole premise of it was so fun.

Genre-bending Cozy Paranormal Romance

The Inn Between is a genre-bending paranormal romance with elements of magical realism, mystery, loss, grief, and second chances. It also has a hint of spookiness for those craving a haunting ghost story!

The story follows Nova Taylor, a medium who works at a nursing home and spends her free time helping restless spirits find peace. She dreams of opening a sanctuary inn for souls caught “in between.” When her dear friend, Marg, at the nursing home nears death, Nova is determined to find her long-lost love and reunite them. Enter Maverick Oakhorn, a ghostbuster from Nova’s past that she doesn’t have fond memories of. Thrown together by circumstance, the two strike a reluctant partnership to help reunite the pair of separated souls while exorcising an evil presence that stands in their way!

This is a character-driven story with a wonderful cast of characters that will delight readers. Nova is an introspective, empathetic protagonist who feels alienated by her mediumship and kinship with ghosts. She hails from a lineage of female mediums, including her mother, who’s currently suffering a mental health crisis—and Nova has resentment towards her father (and others) who don’t understand her and her mother’s unique way of life. Nova’s relationships with the ghosts and their dialogue—especially with her beloved longtime friend James—are the emotional core of the story, and the found family trope is beautifully illustrated. Her evolving relationship with Maverick is another highlight. He starts off as her enemy—he’s skeptical of her dream and has a much more negative view of ghosts and the supernatural world. As they work together, their dynamic shifts from wary partnership to connecting and understanding to mutual attraction. Their sweet romance is very slow-burn but is so easy to become emotionally invested in as they share mutual respect and vulnerability—and their unique banter will have readers smiling throughout!

The story is told primarily from the 3rd person perspective of Nova over a single timeline. As Nova begins to search for Margaret’s lost love, she discovers her old diary—and the diary entries serve as a flashback device, bringing in a past timeline of Marg’s younger self that runs alongside the present-day narrative and makes the story more compelling and layered! The diary entries give context to Marg’s marriage, love interest, and trauma—and these are all key points of knowledge in Nova and Maverick’s mystery solving, making the story feel like a cozy mystery that you can’t put down!

The story has a slow-burn start, introducing readers into Nova’s world, her relationships, and her rhythms with the spirits she cares for. The pacing really picks up by the mid-section, as her ghost mission with Maverick takes center stage. From there, the plot becomes more layered and compelling, as secrets start bubbling and the tension between the seen and unseen grows. There are some highly emotional scenes in the second half and at the very end—so be sure to have your tissues on hand! The ending ties up the emotional arcs with a satisfying warmth, and the (what feels like a surprise) epilogue that follows will leave readers tearing up while simultaneously having smiles plastered on their faces!

Narrator Performance:

The audiobook of The Inn Between is a heartfelt, cozy listen narrated by seasoned actor and award-nominated audiobook narrator Rebecca Avery. Avery brings protagonist Nova Taylor vividly to life with a soft, introspective voice that perfectly matches the character’s emotional depth and quiet inner strength. The portrayal gives the energy of someone who spends a lot of time listening—to people, to spirits, and to her own inner voice, which perfectly captures Nova’s mediumship, kinship with ghosts, and feelings of isolation in the real world. What’s especially impressive is how Avery alters Nova’s voice throughout the audiobook to reflect her growth. At the start, her tone is more subdued to convey Nova’s uncertainty and unhappiness—especially with regard to resentment towards her father. As the story unfolds and Nova steps more into her power and becomes more determined, Avery adds more confidence and conviction to her voice—especially when she speaks to Maverick or stands up for herself to her family.

In contrast, Avery, at first, portrays Maverick with a cautious, measured voice (as if he’s holding something back), authentically capturing a man who keeps one foot in logic even as he’s drawn deeper into Nova’s supernatural world. But as Maverick’s walls begin to crumble, Avery shifts her performance to make him sound more resonant and open. By the time the romance begins, Maverick’s affection for Nova and emotional investment in their journey together feel real, and his transformation from skeptic to believer and from guarded to vulnerable is convincing and very satisfying—the sign of a true standout narrator performance!

One of the highlights of Avery’s performance is Marg’s diary excerpts and flashbacks, which are performed with a younger, more vulnerable voice with a cadence sounding authentic to the 1950s. Her portrayals of the book’s ghosts are all unique and convincing, especially the more sinister ghost Charlie, whose voice sounds utterly terrifying in the climactic scenes! Avery’s distinct voices for each character also make it easy to follow multi-character scenes—especially the final confrontational scenes where multiple ghosts and mortals convene—making for a very immersive and entertaining listening experience!

Overall, Rebecca Avery’s narration elevates The Inn Between with her dynamic character portrayals, expert pacing, and engaging voice. This audiobook is a must-listen for fans of cozy ghost stories, slow-burn romance, and character-driven narrator performances full of nuance and emotional authenticity!

Amazing

I loved this story! The emotion behind the characters is compelling & I can really relate to Nova. She's also such a sweetie that cares deeply about people and doing what's right; but she's also used to being alone (or with ghosts) to guard herself. I think this story is great and I'm so glad I got to listen to this!

Phenomenal !!!

Okay I adored this Audiobook!!!
I can't believe how well done the narration was.

I truly adored this story too!! This was a re-read for me, as I already read this book as an ARC Reader, and I am truly captivated by Nova's story.

I cannot wait for this series to continue!!