Her dad’s job is with the dead . . . and he’s bringing his work home with him.Once again, seventeen-year-old Riley Smith is the new kid in school and her dad’s career has her back to being dubbed a freak. Truth is, she’s a much bigger freak than her classmates think. The only company she keeps these days is the dead who follow Dad home from work. She can see them. She can speak to them. And Fate … Fate seems to think she can help them solve their last problems so that they can move on to the other side. Which is odd, because with the loss of her mother and her father’s alcoholism, she’s got enough problems of her own. But nothing could prepare her for the next tormented young spirit who darkens Riley’s door. The young woman’s death wasn’t the accident everyone believes. Soon Riley finds herself face-to-face with the killer and her only protection comes in the form of another spirit, Hayden, a boy her age with a heart-melting smile and understanding eyes that make her feel safe. If she can escape becoming the killer’s next victim, Riley knows she’ll have to help Hayden move on too, but what if she can’t let him go?
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I found the characters engaging and the plotting well thought out. I enjoyed the book and recommend it for a fun, easy read.
Interesting characters, well written, held my interest…..however, NO RESOLUTION!
Not quite a cliff hanger, but you MUST get the next book for a resolution….
Crummy language. So frustrating!
This story is so believeable, I’m astonished it hasn’t won awards.
Teen fantasy, but rather interesting. Nice at depicting teen life, with all it’s drama, with an added twist of supernatural.
I really liked the story however I wasn’t a fan of promoting teen sex.
I absolutely enjoyed reading In Another Life and This Heart of Mine by C.C. Hunter. They’re both really fascinating and delightfully emotional contemporary stories that made me smile, laugh, swoon, cry, and feel. I haven’t read any of her paranormal romances before this, but I can honestly say that Hunter’s writing is utterly addictive and I am obssessed! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and just cannot get enough.
I love paranormal and supernatural stories, but haven’t read too many about ghosts. I’m usually into vampire books, but One Foot in the Grave is surprisingly really GOOD and I think I have a new favorite series. This book immediately had me hooked. It’s spooky, exciting, suspenseful, sometimes funny and also affecting. I loved the mystery part and reading about Riley helping the ghost, Abby, was absolutely thrilling. I was literally holding my breath sometimes and I could feel my heart beating so fast. The plot is definitely far from being dull and if I didn’t have to work and adult, I defintely would have finished this book in one sitting. I enjoyed the drama, the intrigue, the paranormal aspects, the romance, and the heartwarming moments. And even though I guessed right about part of the ending, I still liked the way the events played out and it made me even more excited for the next book (which I’m close to finishing as I’m doing this review).
I really love the characters and Riley is just a fantastic heroine. My heart ached for her, but I was also really amazed by her strength and determination. She has such a big heart and willing to do the right thing even though it’s not always easy. Kelsey is awesome and I loved her fiesty personality. She’s also an amazing friend to Riley. Hayden has my heart now and forever and I’m totally rooting for him. He’s so charming and sweet and really cares about Riley. My prediction about him turned out to be correct and I’m honestly so happy about that.
I liked the romance. Riley and Hayden are super adorable together. It’s a bit of a forbidden romance given Hayden’s situation, but… well, I can’t say too much and spoil it for you. They do have really amazing and swoony chemistry and I loved all their moments together. I’m seriously looking forward to see what happens next in their relationship.
Hunter’s writing style and storytelling is truly amazing. I love the way I’m easily captivated by her stories and feel emotionally connected to her characters. I love being able to experience every wonderful and heartbreaking FEELS. This book is such an intriguing and engaging story and I had so much fun.
One Foot in the Grace by by C.C. Hunter had me pleasantly engrossed until the very last page. I think it’s amazingly compelling, satisfyingly suspenseful, and emotionally touching. I enjoyed the writing, the mystery, the family drama, the humor, the light fluffy moments, the romance, and all the wonderful feels. I honestly can’t recommend this enough and I’m stopping my review here cause I’m dying to finish book 2 already.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I loved this book. It was fun to read and a bit scary too! Well written with loveable characters. Can’t wait to read the follow up!
Loves this book, can’t wait to read more!
Definitely written for young adults.
This book has an original plot. It is well developed and keeps one turn the pages
If you believe in ghosts, and remember teenage life with warmth, you’ll like this book. The characters are easy to identify with, the story is realistic with a bit of fantasy, and it was a quick read.
Probably not a bad book for youth reader age range, just didn’t snag my interest.
I great young teen book. A page-turner that I gobbled up in a day. Loved the characters and the swift moving plot. I will have to read the next one in the series.
I don’t know what to say but “I love, love, love this book!” Just bought the second one in the series. I don’t like to do that when the other books in the series are not available yet, but this book was so good, I couldn’t wait!!
My 1st C.C. Hunter story, but it won’t be the last. Riley is a believable character, one who doesn’t make friends quickly because of frequent moves. Her dad’s a mortician, which is embarrassing to her, a high school senior. Her special “talent” (seeing and understanding the dead) gets her into more trouble. At times, scary. A complicated mystery.