Rachel A. (ra7) reviewed Home For the Haunting (Haunted Home Renovation, Bk 4) on + 1041 more book reviews
Mel volunteered for a neighborhood service project to renovate a few disabled people's homes. Mel and her volunteer come across a body. It also turns out the home across the street from the one she is working on was the scene of a double murder-suicide. It was witnessed by one of the family's daughters, Linda. But did her father really do it? The body they found was Linda's. Was it an overdose (she had an alcohol and drug problem).
I really like Mel, but wish she was more comfortable in her body. I found her sister Cookie super annoying and I hated her. Mel is more comfortable in her psychic abilities and is learning more about them. Not sure if I like Graham for her; we shall see. Good mystery.
I really like Mel, but wish she was more comfortable in her body. I found her sister Cookie super annoying and I hated her. Mel is more comfortable in her psychic abilities and is learning more about them. Not sure if I like Graham for her; we shall see. Good mystery.
Cathy C. (cathyskye) -
Juliet Blackwell's Haunted Home Renovation series continues to make my enjoyment factor rise. Yes, there are paranormal aspects to the stories, but it's really kept to a minimum-- no ghostly gimmicks to ease the main character's way out of a tight spot in the plot. In Home for the Haunting, I learned a bit more about San Francisco area architecture and real estate, and I enjoyed the volunteer organization Neighbors Together's work to revitalize neighborhoods and make homes safer and more comfortable for their owners. It mirrors the grass roots efforts of many people throughout the country who believe in donating their time and skills.
One of the reasons why this series is such a winner is due to its excellent cast. Throughout these books, Mel has been at a sort of crossroads, and Home for the Haunting has her working through her relationship issues with the hunky Graham and with her sister Cookie. She also has some time to come to terms with what she really wants from life. The neighborhood kids are a wonderful addition to the cast, and I was almost in shock when the relationship between Mel and Annette Crawford appeared to thaw a bit.
Although I had my suspicions about characters that I should indeed have been wary of, I couldn't quite pinpoint everything they did and how they fit into the plot. Just what I like: a good, keep-you-guessing story.
If you're new to the series and wondering if you should start at the beginning, I think you could "test the waters" by reading this book. It will set you up well for both past and present and give you an idea if you want to go back and read the previous books. For background, plot, and characterization, I think you're really going to enjoy Juliet Blackwell's Haunted Home Renovation series. It's a winner.
One of the reasons why this series is such a winner is due to its excellent cast. Throughout these books, Mel has been at a sort of crossroads, and Home for the Haunting has her working through her relationship issues with the hunky Graham and with her sister Cookie. She also has some time to come to terms with what she really wants from life. The neighborhood kids are a wonderful addition to the cast, and I was almost in shock when the relationship between Mel and Annette Crawford appeared to thaw a bit.
Although I had my suspicions about characters that I should indeed have been wary of, I couldn't quite pinpoint everything they did and how they fit into the plot. Just what I like: a good, keep-you-guessing story.
If you're new to the series and wondering if you should start at the beginning, I think you could "test the waters" by reading this book. It will set you up well for both past and present and give you an idea if you want to go back and read the previous books. For background, plot, and characterization, I think you're really going to enjoy Juliet Blackwell's Haunted Home Renovation series. It's a winner.
