Writer’s Digest 25th Annual Self-Published Book Awards Honorable MentionRecognized on ReadFreely’s Best Indie Books of 2017 Shortlist“In all, What She Inherits is a successful, rich read of self-discovery, and interwoven narratives keep the pace quick and ever-shifting. Southern coastal scenes paint a rich landscape of rocks, ocean, trees, and natural surroundings which enhance the experience of … the experience of these characters’ lives. Similarly, seances, mediums, and other mystical themes keep the story edgy and dark, building mystery and intrigue until the very end.”
~Megan Roth for IndieReader
“What She Inherits is a ghost story that reminds us that not all secrets are better off buried. A perfect blend of mystery, longing, and coffee shop romance.”
~Stephanie Monahan, author of The Mean Girl Apologies and 33 Valentines
About the Book
When Angela Ellis returns to her childhood home on St. Nabor Island, South Carolina, her junior year of college interrupted indefinitely by her mother’s death, she doesn’t know how she’ll ever be able to function in the world without her mother’s love, support, and guidance. Soon after her mother’s funeral, strange sounds begin to trouble her in the night, sounds she swears are her mother’s angry voice. In an effort to find peace for herself and for her mother’s restless spirit, Angela begins a ghost hunt that makes her friends fear for her sanity and that leads her to more questions than answers. Her parents, it turns out, were extraordinary secret keepers, and now Angela is on her own to discover the truth.
One thousand miles away on Devil’s Back Island, Casey Seaver has built a sweet life for herself hidden away from the rest of the world in Maine’s Casco Bay. She runs a small café and keeps to herself, rarely visiting the mainland. When a posthumous letter arrives from her estranged mother, old memories and new problems interrupt her island idyll. For twenty years she has been trying to forget the mistakes and injustices of her youth, and she has nearly convinced herself she has succeeded, but her mother’s words shatter that illusion. As she tries ignore her mother’s dying wishes, a stranger arrives on the island, looking to bring Devil’s Back into the twenty-first century at last. If he has his way, Casey’s island haven will be a refuge no more.
As plans for a new resort on Devil’s Back spur Casey to move her life forward, Angela’s ghost investigation forces her to examine the past. Fate has put their lives on a collision course, and through each other, they will find the way through their grief.
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I loved this book. At first I was confused that it was 2 complete storylines. However they came together in a delightful happy way.
Great story line. I hated for the book to end. I want the story to continue!
The stories of 2 women told in alternating chapters engage the reader. By the time the stories come together the reader is rooting for both of them. An engaging book.
This was a very good book. I read when at work and had hard time putting it down
I really liked the book. It was an interesting plot line. Liked the character development.
Good plot although it was possible to guess
A unique read but a bit predictable. Chapters switch between main characters whose lives are finally blended together by the end of the book.
This was a very well-written book and I enjoyed the interweaving of the two stories very much. Towards the end I felt a lot was glossed over as the two stories finally wove together, so four and a half stars instead of five, but I liked the ending and the entire book very much. I will definitely seek out more books by this author.
Loved, loved loved!!! Couldn’t put it down very well written with wonderful twists.
Very cleverly written. It took until almost halfway through the book to figure out how these two stories were going to mesh. very realistic characters. Lovely scenic locales and happy ending. Kept my interest, didn’t want to put it down.
Thoroughly enjoyed the characters and how they came to interact with each other. Wonderfully written.
A mother’s baby taken away at birth has to be traumatic for anyone but especially for a teenager. These characters seemed real and the story line moved to a conclusion in an interesting way. I enjoyed reading this book.
Very well written story about families and coping
The book kept me engaged. Initially it was confusing but the story line kept me going.
Love these characters and the plot that keeps you guessing
Totally enjoyed it. I didn’t want to put it down.
Fun read, interesting twists. Good family story.
Too much jumping from this person to that person. Hard to keep what characters and storylines went with which person. I didn’t think the two stories would ever relate to each other. I almost stopped reading about halfway through and I seldom ever do that with a book. But once the two stories started to fit together it was almost an enjoyable read.
I enjoyed the plot very much. I would love for there to be a sequel.
This book is worth reading. It was a bit emotional for me. I do think that all children should be told if they are adopted or chosen,