This book has a bit of a weird premise (falling in love with a ghost), but this is actually what piqued my interest. It’s a debut novel and it was an OK read for me, there were some issues. I think, in the end, the author wanted a little bit too much. I liked the writing and creativity though, so I’m interested in reading another book by Logan.

The story is set at a vineyard were Jamie, Kate (Jamie’s aunt’s widow) and Kali (Jamie’s best friend) live. But, the vineyard has a fourth resident; ghost Ruth. Ruth is frequently seen and accepted by the residents, but nobody has actually talked to her (they actually think Ruth is a boy). Until Ruth decides to talk to Jamie, the two get to know each other and Jamie finds herself quickly attracted to Ruth. I really enjoyed their conversations and Ruth’s history. I was surprised by the description of Ruth, who could appear as a solid body, was able to feel (physically and emotionally) and could eat and drink. This is up to the creativity of the author (and kudos for that), but some of her physiology did not make sense to me (if food and drink do not affect her in any way, then why can drugs?).
Strangely enough did I not find the connection between Jamie and Ruth weird, it was actually very sweet, but the way her friends reacted to it baffled me. They had never spoken to Ruth, but seemed to find the connection between Jamie and Ruth the most normal thing in the world and kept encouraging Jamie into a relationship with Ruth. This could have benefited from a more substantial introduction.

Another thing was the fact that there is so much going on in this book. While I really enjoyed some of the storylines, I think there was enough to fill two or three books. We get backstories of all 4 mains (Jamie, Ruth Kali and Kate), more than one romance, the daily things happening at the vineyard, and at the end there is even some suspense and an angsty moment. Take into consideration that this is in fact a pretty short book (~150 pages on my reader) and you see my point. Because of this, many things were glossed over and the romance was too much insta-love and the development of the characters lacked depth. This is a shame because I really enjoyed reading the backstories of all characters and getting to know them.

I liked the writing style and the premise, the story was sweet with a bit of angst, but it was lacking in focus and depth. There is certainly potential and I’m curious what Logan’s next book will bring.

It is my first time reading a book written by Toni Logan. I am an avid fantasy reader, throw in some romance and I’m in! When I read the blurb, I was already curious and intrigued about the story and how it will play out. Good thing I decided to pick it up.
The story was about three friends who were building up themselves from the pain and loss they’re experiencing, as well as building the vineyard that holds them together.  The storyline was well written although the romance part was kind of rushed both for Kali/Victoria and Jamie/Ruth. So that was the only downside for me.
It is a light read, feel good romance kinda book. Some may find it weird, being in a relationship with a ghost and all, but hey! That’s why we called it fiction, right?
Overall, it is a good read and would recommend it to others.

I received an ARC from the publishers through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Let me start by saying that I must have skipped over a few words in the blurb, or my mind just blocked them. Had I seen one of the mains is starting a relation with a ghost I would have passed on this one. This is just not my cup of tea.

Jamie lives on a vineyard with her best friend Kali and Jamie’s aunt’s widow Kate. Kate and Jamie inherited the vineyard when Nora died. The land is known to have resident ghost who Kate and Nora named Charlie, they thought it was a boy. When the ghost shows itself to Jamie it turns out it is a woman named Ruth. Ruth was murdered over a 100 years ago. Jamie and Ruth have this sort of insta-love relationship, which is all the more weird to me seeing as one of them is a ghost. A host that actually can touch and feel and eat and drink, almost like a real person. Meanwhile, Kali has also found a new love interest, or in her case maybe more a lust interest. Kate is still grieving but might have found someone she connects with as well. There is an angst moment around the 80%, because of course there is (insert eye roll), but it is just so weird I don’t even know what to think.

Overal I would say this just isn’t for me. When someone has a relationship with a ghost and everyone also just thinks yeah ok this is normal I am out. Aside from this not being for me there are some other issues as well. The biggest issue is there are basically three couples in this book just starting their relationship, Jamie and Ruth get the most attention, but the others are there as well, but even as a side story they are just not enough. There is a lot of potential for especially Kali’s relationship and character development, but there is too much happening off the page or just skipped over. Everything just isn’t enough, it’s just missing the mark. And insta-ghost-love, I really don’t need to read about this... not to mention ghost sex, I mean, I just can’t deal with that...

I had my doubts about this book but was curious to see how a human Jaime would have a bond/ love with Ruth a ghost. However I quite enjoyed the story has it was beautifully written. I would recommend this unique book. 4 stars.  
I received an ARC copy from the publisher via NetGalley for my honest opinion.


Thank you Bold Strokes Books Inc and NetGalley.

A unique romance that involves three couples.  On a small vineyard in northern California live Jamie, Kate and Kali.  Nora the love of Kate's life has passed away and we see parts of their relationships in lovely flashbacks.  Nora left the vineyard to Kate and niece Jamie.  They have worked hard to make the grapes profitable and are  trying to become an event venue for weddings etc.  Kali, a friend of Jamie's, meets Victoria an events coordinator and she happens to look like the girl of her fantasies.  Jamie's love interest is Ruth.  Ruth is a ghost whose spirit has been tied to the land for over 100 years.

There is much to like in each of the couples but in a short book I felt like everything was insta love.  I missed seeing any of the relationships develop.  The most interesting is Ruth.  She is a ghost that can touch, feel, move things, eats and drinks (although she doesn't need nourishment).  Everyone accepts and welcomes her as normal for the first time in her experience.  There isn't an explanation of why she is trapped and hasn't moved on to an afterlife.  I am guessing it is to find love with Jamie but it isn't stated or explained.  There were some very sweet moments, like a surprise for Ruth.  And the ending was exciting.  But overall I think the story tries to do too much for too many storylines.  It was an okay read but I wasn't invested in the relationships because my time with them was too brief.  I would definitely try another book from this author.  This was an okay adventure when I was hoping for more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books, for an ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Jamie inherited the vineyard from her aunt Nora and now lives on the land with her best friend Kali and Nora's partner Kate. To boost business, Jamie and Kali are in the process of expanding the services and offering their property as a wedding venue.
Ruth is a ghost who has spent many years at the vineyard and is very familiar with its residents. Jamie and Ruth bond and become closer. 
I liked the idea of the book and was curious how Toni Logan would stage a potential love story between a human and a ghost. Unfortunately, in my eyes, it fell a bit short, and the issue of one of them being a ghost made for relatively little of a problem. All in all, it was a solid story.

I received a copy from netgalley in exchange for a an honest review.

I was sceptical about this one and intrigued at the same time. But I have to say that I really did enjoy it. It was just so unique. How they were just accepting Ruth and the fact that she watched Jamie grow up. That was so cute. So I would definitely recommend if you want to read something you have not before and something for the heart. Thanks a lot

I really wanted to like this book because I found the plot oddly intriguing but I just didn’t.  I was fine with Ruth being a ghost who is stuck on the land where she’s murdered and can eat, drink, and feel real, but the characters were really flat. Ruth and Jamie all of a sudden had feelings and then were in love but there was no explanation or relationship of any kind. Also. If they live, own, and work on a vineyard I’d have like to have more details about the winemaking process or even descriptive details about the scenery. I will definitely give this author another try but this one just wasn’t for me.

Jamie inherited a struggling vineyard from her Aunt Nora with the help of her best friend Kali and her aunt partner Kate decides to restore it. 

Jamie always heard about the ghost that reside on her land and her aunts always thought the ghost was a boy that they name Charlie imagine Jamie surprise when the ghost decides to speak to her is a woman name Ruth who was murder and been stuck there and doesn’t know why. 

Jamie and Ruth get to know each other even though Ruth knows her since she was a child they used to play together. They both realize they are falling for each other. This was good read I like that it had two love stories with Jamie and Ruth and Kali and Victoria even like how everyone just accept that Ruth a ghost. Even though I like this read I felt it was unfinished in a way we don’t get why Ruth could never cross over or even leave beyond the land. I mean if your trying to say she was destined to stay because she was meant for Jamie I would had like to read that was the reason and if so she could’ve came back to life. 

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.