Could you survive a week in a haunted house?Mara is the daughter of spiritualists. Her childhood was filled with séances, scam mediums, and talk of ghostly presences.When Mara left her family’s home, she vowed she would never allow superstition into her life again. She’s ready to start over with her fiancé, Neil, in a world based on rationality and facts.But her past isn’t ready to let her go … facts.
But her past isn’t ready to let her go just yet.
Mara and Neil purchase Blackwood House, a derelict property outside of town. They’re warned about strange occurrences in the crumbling building. Doors open by themselves, voices whisper in the night, bloody handprints appear on the walls, and cold spots linger in the basement, where the house’s original owner was murdered.
But Blackwood was dirt-cheap. Mara loves her new home, and she disregards the warnings.
Because ghosts aren’t real…
…are they?
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I expected the usual book of a couple freaked out by spirits. Instead, I met Neil and Mara, a couple I thought were so funny, cute and just different…..wouldn’t mind meeting them in person!
Mara was raised by spirit believers and couldn’t wait to leave thinking it was all scams and foolery. She is very independent and buys the haunted house. Neil is a big hearted man helping his mom and is smitten with Mara and helps her move into the big old home.
When things go bump in the night, the suspence increased and Mara has to decide if ghosts or spirits can be real after all. The spooky parts aren’t that intense at all, what made me keep on reading was the relationship between Mara and Neil. I became protective of the couple and wanted them to survive the ordeal still in love. I guess this can be called “brain candy”, totally enjoyable and fun and not one that will keep you up scared at night.
Book needs content editing. Mara leaves a light on in the house when there is no electricity, and she is so adamant against believing in ghosts that it gets difficult to suspend disbelief. Neil is just too sweet. It finally gets good around halfway, which is far too late. Nothing new here–the usual haunted house tropes.
Wished it was better. h was very hard to like. Sounded like a spoiled, bratty teen. Finished it, but was hoping for more.