Logan Dean has never had an easy life. Getting stuck in the middle of a war between almost ancient vampires is definitely what she doesn’t need. She just needs to sort things out with that house she inherited, and then she’s out of South Carolina – until her fateful meeting with Ian Grant starts changing her perspective on the matter. Now she must fight to stay alive – and happy, for the first time ever since that tragic incident of her past…

A quite nice read, with many remarkable scenes and so much history between the characters to boot. Each character was real and well-thought out, and I couldn’t stop reading until I was already at the end. It had so many of my favorite things in romance stories, but the main one was the “rivalry turned to love”. I simply looooove when a couple goes from bickering to intense romantic feelings – and with Ian’s history, it was only so much sweeter when he finally gave in to what his once-again-beating heart wanted.

The love scenes were intense, hot, and steamy. Granted, we didn’t get to enjoy that particular part very early in the story, and that was for the best, seeing as the couple had to get to that point emotionally first. I was worried for a moment there that it would be the usual “sex between closed doors” idiocy some authors use, but I was thankfully wrong. I personally hate when we don’t get to see the climax of a tension between the two leads of a romantic story, especially when it’s so heavy and obvious.

Also, the characters! Oh my god! They evoke so many feelings, you guys, you can’t read this book without getting emotional about all of them! Let’s start with the good ones: Robert and Colin!!!! The lawyer was simply adorable, and Colin…. Well, he’s a ginger, so you got me there, I’m extremely biased, BUT CAN WE PLEASE GET A BOOK FOR HIM, TOO?!?!
Bart on the other hand can burn in hell! What the heck was wrong with that guy?! Making deals for his own gain and expecting others to pay his debt, selling Caye, and don’t get me started on how he kept going after Ian’s women! WHAT KIND OF FRIEND DOES THAT?!?!

I’m absolutely in love with McGinnis’s style, and I’m so gonna read other books of hers! This was but a wonderful taste to all she can offer as a writer, and I honestly can’t wait!

***I was given an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinion stated in this review is solely mine, and no compensation was given or taken to alter it.***

This was just an OK read for me. The book started out very good with Logan arriving in South Carolina to claim a mysterious inheritance, an old plantation house and money to fix it up. Robert the lawyer and his friend Ian are hiding some secrets about the inheritance and the house. Logan is running from her own past and also hiding some secrets. The romance between Ian and Logan felt very rushed and any conflicts in the relationship felt manufactured. The middle part of the book dragged for me. I did like the ending and the surprise twist. The author does a good job with southern Gothic setting and I liked the friendship between Ian, Robert and Logan. Overall the book is well written.

GREAT READ! NOT GOOD READ! Her imagination is so wonderful that even with only the small amount of paranormal the rest just is enchanting. I absolute adore this book and to me it is a KEEPER! She has amazed me making this book even better...

I received a copy of Shadows of Ghosts by L.A. McGinnis from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I am solidly on the fence with this novel. It had flashes of good writing and a well-paced plot, but then it would flag and took a long time to recover...which led to too much rushing in later parts. Rather "hurry up and wait, if you will." I think it's something that comes with time and experience for an author so I would be curious to read another novel by L.A. McGinnis later and see if the plot timing/development issue was corrected.

Overall, I was intrigued by the summary and really wanted to like this novel, but the storyline could have been pulled together better (again, timing) and the characters developed more fully.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Wild Rose Press for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. First time reading this author. This was an interesting read. A little dark for me. I prefer more lighthearted reads. It had suspense, twists and a bit of violence. The plot was intense and seemed unique. Although not my cup of tea, I think there are many paranormal romance readers who would enjoy this. I rated it a 3.5. Still worth a try. Enjoy