Ghostly Southern Mysteries, Book 6
Synopsis: That ghost sure looks . . . familiar
Only a handful of people know that Emma Lee Raines, proprietor of a small-town Kentucky funeral home, is a “Betweener.” She helps ghosts stuck between here and the ever-after—murdered ghosts. Once Emma Lee gets them justice they can cross over to the great beyond.
But Emma Lee’s own sister refuses to believe in her special ability. In fact, the Raines sisters have barely gotten along since Charlotte Rae left the family business for the competition. After a doozy of an argument, Emma Lee is relieved to see Charlotte Rae back home to make nice. Until she realizes her usually snorting, sarcastic, family-ditching sister is a . . . ghost.
Charlotte Rae has no earthly idea who murdered her or why. With her heart in tatters, Emma Lee relies more than ever on her sexy beau, Sheriff Jack Henry Ross…because this time, catching a killer means the Raines sisters will have to make peace with each other first.
Review: I was really sad while finishing the previous volume and realizing that Charlotte Rae was killed. I know that she was a little annoying over Emma, but I liked their little fights and I’m sad to see that we won’t see them together again.
I had the chance to read the 5th and 6th book the one after the other but it’s true that I was a bit disturbed by the first chapter. Indeed, it is identical to the last of Volume 5 and I wondered for a moment if it was an error from the publisher. But no, the novel takes us back in history and we do make a small leap back in time. So we are back during the funeral wake of Jade Lee and we are launching in a new investigation to find the killer of Charlotte Rae.
I admit that I was fascinated by the story, trying to understand what had happened to the sister of our heroine. That’s sad to see how her family is devastated and to understand that solving this murder also means the complete disappearance of Charlotte. We had seen her a lot in the last novels but it is true that it was interesting to have a volume centered on her, getting to know her a little more and to see that despite the discord she and Emma love each other. It was also funny to see how Emma goes beyond the promises she made to Jack Henry and the hilarious situations in which she finds herself every time.
Yes you can see that I had a great time with this novel, even more than the previous one. This series is always nice, humorous, presenting a mystery that we always take pleasure to follow.
Mary Kirkland
That would be scary to see ghosts.
Melliane
true
Keertana @ Ivy Book Bindings
I haven’t heard of this one before but I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Fantastic review–I’ll have to check this one out!
Melliane
thanks
Sophia Rose
I like the idea of a paranormal mystery series involving ghosts. Sad about the sisters, but I’m glad you really enjoyed it. I’ll have to add this series to my list.
Melliane
they’re a lot a fun
Melanie Simmons @mlsimmons
I’ve seen the covers of these books around. I haven’t tried them yet, but they look really cute. I really need to try to get them into my TBR list. Great review.
Melliane
they are, it’s nice to have a fun time
blodeuedd
I did like the 2 I read 🙂
Melliane
she writes a lot
Silvia
I like stories involving ghosts, so you definitely piqued my curiosity with this one! I’ll have to check the series out 🙂
Melliane
I hope you’ll enjoy them if you try them
Joy // Joyousreads
It’s great that you’re still able to enjoy it despite the fact that it’s more of the same. I feel the same way about some of the series that I follow but because I’m a fan, I’m still able to enjoy them, nevertheless.
Melliane
it’s another story each time with another ghost
Angela @ Angel's Guilty Pleasures
I’ve seen these books around. I like the covers and the premies sounds interesting. Glad you enjoyed. Thank’s for the review.
Tracy Terry
Whilst still determined not to begin any more books that form a series (unless they are (A) a series I’ve already started, (B) are already on my TBR pile or (C) I’m requested to do so) there are certain books that make me want to break this self-imposed ban – this happens to be one of them.
Melliane
lol
Book Swoonk
This series is new to me but its sounds fun. I’m glad you enjoyed this latest installment.
Kim @ Book Swoon
Just realized I has a type in my name – sorry 🙂
Melliane
don’t worry
Melissa
This sounds like a fun series and I love the covers.
Lily B
gah I’ve been meaning to read this series when book 3 came out, now it’s book 6? I think another trip to the library is in order. I love the sound of this, and I think I would enjoy it. Mystery and humor? yes please
Melliane
I think she writes 2 books a year so it happens quite fast
Carole Rae
😀 Oooh ghosties. Not a power or skill I would want
LilyElement Book Reviews
I still need to try out this series. Glad you enjoyed!
Heidi
I read and liked the first book a couple of years ago but I haven’t continued the series. I am encouraged that you are still enjoying it and I usually love to mix in a good cozy every now and then. I will have to keep going.
Melliane
they’re always fun
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I read the first paragraph of your review and was like, wait, what happened? Then I saw the synopsis and read about Charlotte Rae. Wow, that must have been a shocking way to find out about your sister’s death, by meeting her ghost.
Melliane
right? I didn’t want to tell it because it’s a big spoiler but well it’s already given in the synopsis
kimbacaffeinate
I really need to try this series. Love the cover 🙂
kindlemom1
I know how much you love this author! I really need to see if I have the first book and try it. 😉
Melliane
they’re fun
anna @ herding cats & burning soup
I’m glad to see you had a good time with this one even though the death was a bit upsetting.