The Transient (The Castle Trilogy) - book 1
She never believed. Not in ghosts, not in friendship, and especially not in love.
When Melodie Gibson moves half way around the world to upstate New York, her entire world turns upside down. Living in a quirky castle turned bed and breakfast, she finds herself confronted with someone watching her every move. That someone is Joseph, who captivates Melodie's heart, fulfilling her dreams and drawing her into his world—a world that is beautiful, magical… and treacherous. It will take all the courage Melodie has to face those who will stop at nothing to rip them apart.
From the pages of a Victorian Gothic novel transplanted into modern times, The Transient is the first in The Castle Trilogy, a powerful fantasy romance series.
The love story spans time and maturity. I have read ghost stories...I have read about demons...I have read romance.....THEN I READ THIS. Reminded me of "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" in an updated and interesting twist. Merits a re-read.
The Soul Keeper (The Castle Trilogy) book 2
Would their love go on as promised—forever and a day?
The Governance has had the final say. Joseph has been banished. With a broken heart Melodie must go back to her mortal world at Heartworth Castle without the arms of her ghost around her, without the warmth of his smile.
But some hope still remains. The surprising gift that her housekeeper Kate has shown her may just be the key. Can Melodie and her friends find the silver book and bring Joseph back? And who is this Irish stranger who clumsily lends a hand?
This installment in The Castle Series, The Soul Keeper will keep you glued to every page.
5.0 out of 5
stars The Magic
Continues..., K.M. Whittaker
The second Book in the Castle series, - The Soul Keeper by Maree continues
from where we left off.
Melodie is heartbroken at the loss of Joseph to the other side, but here in this instalment we meet new and quirky characters that entwine with the characters that Maree has already put forth in her first instalment.
We are taken on a journey of discovery for Melodie - and a journey of all sorts for other characters.
Love, suspense, dramas and a worlds that one could only imagine.
With the adventure that Maree takes us on in this instalment we laugh along the way, get teary eyed for the characters and watch as the friendships and bonds grow stronger then in book one. We are taken on a rollercoaster ride - of ups and downs in this book and it keeps your fingers gripped at every page turn.
This author paints such vivid details into her stories. A world filled with magic, characters that grow within every page, and a story to tell, to anyone of all ages. The writing is crisp, the storyline well written and the characters that Maree has created are certainly memorable and most likeable.
I enjoyed all the characters that Maree has put forth within this story, I have to say I giggled at many antics within this story, it had a lighter feel at many times, but also many darker ones that you won't see coming.
Alex was a hoot - and I have to say I admired Melodies persistence with him. (( snickers ))
The relationship and story that forms between Melodie and Joseph is strong, innocent, yet heart-warming and loving. You can't help but feel for Melodie with her struggles to get the silver book back and her lost love as well.
We see Her character grow with each instalment - from being a Wallflower to someone having many special friends and finding a love that one can only dream of. ( sigh )
A few twists and turns are also present - they will certainly have you wandering where she is taking us.
Reading Maree's stories are like being within the pages, her passion for the world she has created shines through her writing - her wonderfully scripted characters are brought to life within each page and her story tells a story that is unique and memorable. A must read series for all the young at heart and for all those who enjoy being taken to another world among words.
The book is a ya paranormal - (young adult) but I recommend this book to anyone of any age who fears to dream a little magic...
Melodie is heartbroken at the loss of Joseph to the other side, but here in this instalment we meet new and quirky characters that entwine with the characters that Maree has already put forth in her first instalment.
We are taken on a journey of discovery for Melodie - and a journey of all sorts for other characters.
Love, suspense, dramas and a worlds that one could only imagine.
With the adventure that Maree takes us on in this instalment we laugh along the way, get teary eyed for the characters and watch as the friendships and bonds grow stronger then in book one. We are taken on a rollercoaster ride - of ups and downs in this book and it keeps your fingers gripped at every page turn.
This author paints such vivid details into her stories. A world filled with magic, characters that grow within every page, and a story to tell, to anyone of all ages. The writing is crisp, the storyline well written and the characters that Maree has created are certainly memorable and most likeable.
I enjoyed all the characters that Maree has put forth within this story, I have to say I giggled at many antics within this story, it had a lighter feel at many times, but also many darker ones that you won't see coming.
Alex was a hoot - and I have to say I admired Melodies persistence with him. (( snickers ))
The relationship and story that forms between Melodie and Joseph is strong, innocent, yet heart-warming and loving. You can't help but feel for Melodie with her struggles to get the silver book back and her lost love as well.
We see Her character grow with each instalment - from being a Wallflower to someone having many special friends and finding a love that one can only dream of. ( sigh )
A few twists and turns are also present - they will certainly have you wandering where she is taking us.
Reading Maree's stories are like being within the pages, her passion for the world she has created shines through her writing - her wonderfully scripted characters are brought to life within each page and her story tells a story that is unique and memorable. A must read series for all the young at heart and for all those who enjoy being taken to another world among words.
The book is a ya paranormal - (young adult) but I recommend this book to anyone of any age who fears to dream a little magic...
About the Author
Maree Ward-Russell was born in New Plymouth, New Zealand in 1965. She currently resides in Auckland, in a home with a sea view across Auckland Harbour. She has two crazy cats, four fussy budgies and an army of teenagers to feed. By day she has been known to pick daffodils in the rain and by night she can be found stalking graveyards for creepy photos. When not writing and looking after family she dreams of Dragons and Demons in the dark. She has been a Registered Nurse for twenty-six years and has an Advanced Diploma in Novel Writing from the New Zealand Business Institute.
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