Cute ghost story set in a quaint small town in Britain. I wasn't sold on the romance however and was way more invested in the ghosts than the surprise happy ending for two characters who didn't actually seem to interact all that much. Loved the historical piece that all the different ghosts lent to the plot.

Cozy paranormal read, but I felt the romance was lacking. It definitely had potential and the premise is very intriguing, I didn't not enjoy myself, but it also wasn't amazing.

3.75⭐️

This was such a delight to read. As all cozy books it was quite slow, but it did not bother me at all.

Callie can see ghosts. Not just the ones from her family, but all. This makes her the perfect successor of the estate. Reckless as she is, she dives in head first bringing her daughter Immi along. She learns how to deal with the estate, her own problems and the grandson of the old landlord.

Now, for what I liked. I absolutely adored the vibes. It was all so cozy, fun and delightful. I really enjoyed the ghosts. They all come from different time periods and they act accordingly to that, from the way they dress to the way they talk. Imogen was such a fun character, maybe sometimes a bit old for her age, but she was my absolute favourite.

Callie, however, she was quite annoying at times. Her approach was all over the place and so not consistent that it low-key made me mad at one point. And another thing I disliked is personal at it is just part of the whole cozy thing. I’d love for there to be a bit more conflict, that is more difficult to overcome.

Overall, an absolute delight to read and I’d recommend it fully!

Thanks to NetGalley for providing a copy!

The most cutest, coziest and sweetest paranormal romance of the year!!!!!
I love immi with my whole heart!! God bless her kind and understanding heart🥹🥹 Her character was very well written and I loved how readily adaptive to Rowan vale she was.
Brodie is a sweetheart and I love his character evolvement towards callie. The ghosts were the sweetest and definitely were a character 😂😂
I definitely will be rereading for Halloween this year!!
Author's delivery of story is far excellent and it would be a story forever residing in my heart.

Thank you Netgalley for this wonderful read

This book is like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket with a cup of tea, if that blanket came with chatty ghosts and a dash of romance (NEED).

From the moment Callie and her daughter arrive in the charming village of Rowan Vale, you can’t help but fall in love with the setting. It’s quirky, magical, and full of history—literally, since the residents include a host of endearing (and occasionally mischievous) spirits. Literally one of my fave set of side characters.

Callie is such a lovable heroine. She's brave, kind, and trying her best to build a new life for her little girl. Her unexpected gift — being able to see and talk to the ghosts — leads to some hilarious and touching moments as she helps them find peace and purpose.

The supporting cast of ghosts is delightful, from the opinionated lady of the manor to the cheeky schoolgirl haunting the grounds. And then there’s Brodie, the grumpy (and handsome) grandson with his own ghosts to face. Watching his slow connection with Callie bloom is one of the many heartwarming threads in this lovely story.

Sweet, whimsical, and full of charm, this is a perfect read for anyone who believes love—and a good haunting—can show up when you least expect it.

This book is cleverly marketed as being similar to the tv series Ghosts with an unsuspecting woman discovering and then buying an estate teeming with ghosts (Harling Hall). The family that was the previous stewards of Harling Hall don’t have any descendants who can see ghosts and thus they pass the estate onto Callie and her daughter. The concept was amazing and some of the ghosts were very entertaining but that’s where my enjoyment ended. Callie was pretty insufferable as she didn’t really trust the ghosts and it felt counterintuitive to follow her if she was going to second guess/hate every interaction with the ghostly inhabitants (it made it so hard to root for and care for her). Also she and her love interest Brodie were incredibly bland and boring. I gave up at 36% because I couldn’t stand them. I am kind of disappointed as I wanted to love this book so much.

DNF @ 36%

I will not be finishing this book due to content; unfortunately this feels eerily similar to another popular book I have read and I believe the influence may have been taken too far.

Cute premise! I wish there was more development in the ghosts and the relationship between Callie and Brodie. The ending does leave it open to be a series.

This was my first experience of this author and I really enjoyed the book. Kindred Spirits was an easy read with a good plot and likeable characters. Hopefully this will continue as a Harling Hall series as I would like to read more.

A cute idea for a plot that starts off strong but has a weak ending. Callie seems fine at first but then turns into some kind of rude nagging meanie 2/3 of the way into the book. Lots of woe is me for her character too. But then she seriously butts into everyone else’s business bossing them around and it’s uncomfortable. The story goes from cute and cozy to mean very quickly.

Anything that says it’s like Ghosts the TV series and I’m all in. This was like a warmer version of the show with a bit of a mystery thrown in. Basically, it had me hooked. I'm excited to see how this series progresses.

My first Booth book and won't be my last. What a lovely series starter. Unique setting well written, well paced with amazing characters interspersed as real beings and ghosts. The smidgen of romance was slowly introduced in the end and I suppose will develop in the next book. Enjoyed this book quite a bit.

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First and foremost, thank you to the publishers for providing an e-ARC of the book. This story was truly wonderful in its inventiveness. What really drew me in was the unique blend of gothic elements with a cozy, comforting tone. That dichotomy created such an intriguing atmosphere—I found myself completely hooked, reading well into the night. It was both haunting and heartwarming in the best ways.

I cannot wait to see what the author does next—it promises to be just as compelling.

If you are a fan of the BBC Ghosts, I would definitely recommend! I fell in love with the cozy feel of this book and was kept giggling by the ghosts the entire way through. There is quite a lot of world building and character development within the first part, so just hang in there. Callie does take a bit to get to know, she is quite abrasive at first, but you do come to love her in the end. Overall, I really enjoyed the ride and am so appreciative to get this as an ARC read. Thank you again!!

A warm and cozy read with a huge, diverse and delightful cast of characters! There is only a hint of romance which will hopefully be built on, the main focus is on Callie and the ghosts which I loved! I hope Immy gets more page time

Adorable! I loved everything about this book. It was cozy, sweet, and so much fun! The setting was quaint and the premise, which originally drew me to the book, did not let me down. I loved getting to know Callie and her daughter as well as the various ghosts that live with them in their new house. The romance took forever to develop but that’s OK because there were so many other things that kept my attention. Looking forward to reading more in this series.

Single mum Callie is attending a school trip of her daughter to the town Rowan Vale in the Cotswold, which is run as a living museum.
Arriving in a steam train was the perfect start into the trip but when she sees two young fellows arguing and starting a light fight this is too much for Callie, as the kids could witness this. When she is having a word with them it is already a bit strange and she wants to inform the manager of this cute town. When she meets the elderly owner Sir Lawrence Davenport she is in for a big surprise!
The strange encounters she had in the villages occurred, as she is seeing persons in the village, which nobody assumes she can, as they are ghosts. Due to this she gets an unbelievable offer. For 10 pounds the village is sold to her, all she needs to do is taking care of the spirits and the human tenants as all needs to be handed over to somebody who can see all the spirits.
What will Callie due especially as she is afraid to acknowledge that she can see spirits and suppress this for quite some years?


What a nice story! I really like the writing and the idea sounded really great. I am so glad, that the author created here such a wonderful story with wonderful characters.
The way Rowan Vale is described, I would love to spend time there, see the village and would hope to be able to see the spirits for myself.
The human character are well worked out and I like how natural it is for them to live together with family members or only to be around spirits even so they are unable to see them.

Callie I really like that first she doesn´t like to admit that she can see spirits, due to the hard past she had. Her daughter Immi I loved right from the start. For me she was so much fun in the book.
Brodie was not the nicest person at the beginning of the book but I can understand how hard it is for him. The village and the spirits mean a lot to him but as he is unable to see them he know he must hand over all he loves to somebody else. How hard this is. I really like how we get to know him better here.
The different spirits, from different time periods, are wonderful worked out and I like them quite a lot. Especially the young Florrie, even so she appears to be a bit rude, is causing a lot of things in the book, which I liked very much to read.

This is a wonderful story about trust, love, friendship, acceptance, being different, ...
I really liked reading this book, had a good time with it and for sure will look out for the next book in this series.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the free ARC of Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall.

I absolutely loved this book! It was a fun and easy read about single mom Callie who finds herself being the new owner of Rowan Vale - an enchanting village in the Cotswolds full of tourists, beauty, history...and ghosts! It was such a charming story and I loved the characters (particularly the ghosts). I loved reading this one!!

Thank you, Netgally, for the opportunity!

A beautiful and cozy story.

I loved the development of the story, how we can see ghosts in a different way beyond horror or Sci-Fi movies.

It's an excellent book to read with a cup of tea and a blanket on a rainy day.

Callie and Florrie's development? I thought it was beautiful. You can understand a little why Agnes is the way she is, especially with Florrie. There's a beautiful backstory to a story that basically unites everyone as a family in the end. While traditions are respected, new ones are also created because we have to adapt.

Thank you so much, Sharoon Booth, for creating this beautiful story. I look forward to the next books in this wonderful series.

BOOK: KINDRED SPIRITS AT HARLING HALL
AUTHOR: SHARON BOOTH
PUB DATE: MARCH 2025
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REVIEW- 3.8 stars
Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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THINGS I LIKED
1. The setting, I loved Rowan Vale, Harling Hall, and its residence. It was creative and I enjoyed it.
2. I liked the FMC, Callie, she was an amazing character and a wonderful mother. I also liked how she took charge of the estate and owned up to her status there. It was very nice to see.
3. I also liked the other side characters, including the ghosts, they were fun to read about.
4. I liked almost everything about the book
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THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE
1. There was less romance. The book felt like more of a women's fiction than romance. Even Brodie, the love interest was more of a side character instead of the main one. It took a while before any progress in their relationship was shown.
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I liked reading this book. It was different and it had a unique storyline. I was disappointed by the lack of romance, but I still liked reading it and I would definitely recommend it.
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