Entertaining, light reading and funny If you don’t want anything too dark, this is your perfect reading.

A good book. Well written with great characters and a good plot. The storyline flows and the mystery is enjoyable. I highly recommend.,

This is the second in the A B&B Spirits Mystery series. I had not read book one, but it is early in the series so I did not feel lost. Holly Davis runs a haunted B&B called Holly Grove. The problem is her haunt, her ex-husband Burl, has left the B&B. That does not hinder a murder from happening. Is this another haunt in the making? The main character is of course our protagonist, Holly, but her staff adds humor and enjoyment to the story line. I plan to get book one and continue reading this series. I gave this a solid 4 star review

What a wonderful mystery and even better with ghosts! Yesssss!

The characters are likeable. The plot realistic. The mystery woven just right!

Quaint cozy mystery complete with ghosts!

This was an enjoyable read for me. One really neat bit was how the victim was first set up to be very unlikeable, but then redeems himself; by the end of the book, I felt almost sympathy for him after hearing his back ground. I liked the romance element and how we got to hear both parties' thoughts. I also thought the use of the storm and being cut off from the mainland was a neat twist on the isolated group idea (like in Christie's And Then There Were None). One negative: it took me a few pages to get used to the protagonists thoughts that showed up as italics and her use of 'holy moly' was a bit juvenile I thought.

But overall enjoyable. Recommended.

Our favorite B&B owner, Holly, is back. After the syndicated TV show Inquiring Minds airs footage of their resident ghost at Holly Grove it seems as if half the state of Louisiana wants to book a room.There’s only one small problem: the ghost of her not-so-dearly-departed husband Burl has . . . departed. For the sake of business, Holly’s willing to keep up the pretense of still being haunted. But after an outspoken debunker, Tru, challenges the show’s credibility, the TV crew returns to Holly Grove to prove the ghost is real.

Tru becomes a true believer when he is pushed off the Roof and comes back as a ghost. Can Holly help him solve who murdered him? Will Holly have a resident ghost when all of this is over?

This is a wonderful series and I look forward to reading more books in this series. A great, fun read!

Holly Davis has a haunted B&B and the tv special has people wanting to visit. But ghost Burl, her ex-husband has left the building. A famous ghost debunker shows up and is killed on her balcony. Now she has a new ghost and he demands she help find his killer. This is book 2 in the B&B Spirit's mystery series and it's funny and an easy read. Can be read as a stand alone. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is the second book in the B&B Spirits Mystery series, but I read it without having read the first one. While the story does continue, there’s enough background given to catch you up and I didn’t feel lost.

I really enjoyed this trip to Holly Grove, an aging old plantation house that rose to fame as a haunted house on national television, but is now no longer haunted, since Burl the ghost crossed into the light. Holly, the B&B’s owner, figures she can keep guests looking for a ghostly encounter at bay, but when the show decides to return to Holly Grove, Holly knows she’s going to be exposed - especially since part of the new show will feature a ghost debunker. But when the debunker finds out there are indeed ghosts by becoming one, Holly has a new problem: to figure out which of her guests may be a murderer.

This was such a great atmospheric cozy mystery, I was sucked into the world of Holly Grove right away. The characters were a little over the top, which made it fun.

The mystery was great, though it comes into play about halfway through the book (the first half setting up all the reasons people would want to kill the absolutely awful Tru), and the romance between Jake and Holly was soooo cute!

I will definitely be returning to Holly Grove with the next installment to keep up with these characters - if you love cozies, you should too!

I love things paranormal and book #2 in the B & B Spirits Mystery is even better than the first. Holly is contractually forced to endure more television exposure for her inn. The reason-an online debunker is telling everyone that the previous taping was faked. Unfortunately, the real ghost of her husband Burl has moved on, so technically, her inn is no longer haunted-yet! This story is a great mix of quirky characters, murder and mystery. And there is another mystery with one of the guests who will change Holly's life forever. I can't wait for another story.

Bed and Breakfast In owner Holly has seen an uptick in business since her ex husband was seen hanging around the place, notable only because he is a ghost. A tabloid show filmed it once and is back to film a follow up to prove to a skeptic that the inn is haunted. Except Holly hasn't seen her haunt lately. While the debunker is determined to expose the show and Holly, someone is determined to stop him from accomplishing his mission by pushing him to his death.. There is an interesting ensemble of guests and staff who either help or hinder the investigation and in the middle of.it all, she gets an overdue visit from her spectral ex-husband with an interesting proposition which will help her solve the mystery..
I enjoyed the paranormal theme to this book, it was very entertaining and comical. I cannot wait to see what happens next for Holly and her hunk Jake.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.

Pamela Koffler's cover is perfect for a B&B Spirits mystery Downright Dead. Holly is standing atop her Southern house looking over the edge from which a ghost debunker has fallen to his death. Holly had lost her resident ghost and the TV program that had featured him has forced another broadcast. Who murdered the debunker? A debunker who has reappeared as a ghost. Get ready for a wild ride as another resident dies; the local sheriff thinks Holly is the guilty party and a colorful disfunctional crew of suspects.

Downright Dead by Pamela Kopfler is the second book in the B&B Spirits Mystery series. Holly is expecting business at her B&B to pick up after a television show featuring footage of her ghost airs. The show's host calls to say that are doing a follow up show after a debunker challenges the ghost story. The problem is that the B&B's ghost has moved on. The debunker and tv crew arrive and soon a murder occurs. Flooding strands the guests at the B&B. Holly must solve the mystery and save her beloved B&B. The characters are engaging, and I enjoyed the ghost element of the book. The mystery was strong and kept me guessing. I look forward to the next book in this series.

It's been awhile since I read the first book, but I quickly felt at home at Holly Grove B&B with the awesome main characters of Holly, Nelda, Sam, Miss Alice and Mackie...and of course, Jake!

When Holly's dead husband Burl entered the pearly gates, Holly Grove's resident ghost was gone. But the TV show that had filmed a segment about Burl's haunting that made the B&B wildly popular returned to film some more, Holly panicked. If that wasn't enough, a ghost debunker named Tru Stalwort, who regularly followed/harrassed the show and its star, Sylvia Martin, showed up early. He was just as obnoxious and nasty as Sylvia and Holly's friend Liz (the producer) had described him. When he was found dead at foot of the widow's walk, evidence pointed to Holly herself. Another body turned up later which really made Holly worry about the B&B's reputation, but at least no one could blame her for that death. I loved how she and Jake sleuthed together. Even Miss Alice and Nelda got in on the action.

I liked the side story with Thomas Sinclair too. I thought it was odd that Nelda and Miss Alice seemed to know who he was, but wouldn't comment on why. I can't really tell more without spoiling this. Let's just say this book was funny and cry-worthy--and at times I felt like punching Tru (when he was still alive and debunking, that is). I never suspected the awesome twist towards the end that concerned Holly. I had also not guessed the killer.

Even though everything was wrapped up well with a heart-warming ending, I'm definitely ready for another book in the series. It looks like Jake and Holly are back at a fairly good place. His being an ICE agent isn't easy on their relationship, if they even have one, and I'm hoping they can work things out in future books.

I highly recommend this book if you're cool with paranormal cozies. It can easily stand alone, but if you want to enjoy it to its fullest, I would suggest reading the first book, so you can get to know Burl better. He was so funny in the first book, and it's really worth reading it to have all that back story.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance e-copy of this book provided by NetGalley and the publisher.

Princess Fuzzypants here: Holly Davis is back but unfortunately for her, her late husband Burl is not. Not that she is not glad he is gone. In fact, she is delighted but when the crew of the paranormal tv show wants to do a return show, she wishes her ghost had not vacated the premises.
What makes matters worse is the hostess of the show has accepted a challenge from a naysayer whose purpose in life is to debunk the supernatural. Holly knows that it could be the end of her newly booming business if he is successful.
She tries everything at hand to stop the event but as all the participants descend on her, she feels doomed. The medium brought in to make the seance possible is not assuaging Holly’s dread. Both of them have good reason. Not only is the seance a bust, the tv hostess has clearly faked the proceedings and the debunker has some footage that is damning at best. Holly figures it could not get worse.
How wrong she is. The debunker is dead and her nemesis the local Deputy Sheriff is determined to hang the wrap on Holly. Then things get worse from there. Holly must help the debunker who is now a ghost, finally realizing such things exist. If she is unsuccessful, not only does prison loom for her but he faces a fate worse than mere death.
I enjoyed the first book but I loved this one even more. Holly is a great character. It is impossible not to like. Her cast of characters is rich with quirkiness and heart. It was a fun ride from beginning to end. I look forward to more adventures.
I give it five purrs and two paws up.

Thanks to #NetGalley & Kensington Book for the opportunity to read an eBook ARC of this title. That said, I won't be reading any more books in this series. The first one was kinda cute, with the almost ex-husband being the ghost, but this ghost wasn't cute.....mostly just incredibly annoying. Add in the near constant "you need a man" schtick and this one was sometimes hard to get through. Too many others awaiting my attention!

Downright Dead
A B&B Spirits Mystery, Book #2
Pamela Kopfler
5 Stars

Synopsis:

Holly Davis never imagined having a haunted bed and breakfast would be the secret to her success—or that a secret might leave her B&B DOA . . .

After the syndicated TV show, Inquiring Minds, airs footage of their resident ghost at Holly Grove, a converted antebellum plantation house, it seems like half the state of Louisiana wants to book a room. There’s only one small problem: the ghost of her not-so-dearly-departed ex Burl has . . . departed. For the sake of business, Holly’s willing to keep up the pretense of still being haunted. But after an outspoken debunker challenges the show’s credibility, the TV crew returns to Holly Grove to prove the ghost is real.

Following a disastrous séance, Holly is sure she’ll be exposed as a charlatan. Surprisingly, the debunker suddenly becomes a believer—after he’s pushed off the Widow's Walk to his death and rises as a ghost. Now his inquiring mind wants to know—who murdered him? When he asks for Holly’s help, she can’t say no. But this time it’s her turn to watch her step, because if the killer gets spooked, the next ghost haunting the B&B may well be its owner . . . (Goodreads)

Review:

I love the characters in this book. Holly is willing to do almost anything to save her Bed and Breakfast from going under. She is even willing to fabricate a ghost. She had a real ghost (her ex, Burl) but he has passed on, thank to help from her. When a ghost debunker dies, and comes back as a ghost, she does not have to pretend anymore. I really like the characters, they are well developed and well rounded. Nelda and Miss Alice are very funny and added a lot to the story. And I liked the personal change to Holly’s life.

The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and I felt like I was walking the halls of the Bed and Breakfast, watching all of the scariness taking place. The mystery was well plotted and there were enough clues to sift through and suspects to consider. I thought I had it figured out a couple of times but I was wrong.

I would recommend this book, and series, to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. I am already looking forward to the next book.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.

I enjoyed the first book in this series and this one was just as fun. The reality show is coming back to Holly's Louisiana Bed and Breakfast to film a follow up on her ghost. There is just one problem her BB is no longer haunted and an internet blogger is also arriving to debunk the show and the BB. Holly would like to call off the filming but Sylvia is determined to go ahead. When the blogger turns up dead everyone staying Holly Grove is suspect. The book did start off a little slow but once the murder takes place the action picks up. All the same fun characters are back. I really like Nelda and Miss Alice. I also enjoy the small southern town setting but this story takes place at the BB. Jake also returns but there is no romance yet. The mystery was OK and the solution did make sense. I look for word to reading the next book in the series. This series does not need to be read in order. Enjoy this fun series.

The second in the series, and although it could stand alone I recommend you read the first one to get more background of the characters. Holly owns a B&B, and in the first book she is haunted by the ghost of her husband. This one has the reality show coming back to film more of the haunting (like they did in the first book) but sadly Holly doesn't have a ghost anymore, since her husband went to heaven at the end of the first book. Along with the reality show is a internet troll who is trying to debunk the show and Holly and prove there is no ghost. In a twist of fate, he is killed and becomes the ghost at the B&B instead. Good story, and kept Holly jumping. Lots of characters to try to figure out who is the killer. Fun read and author. Highly recommend.

Downright Dead is the second book in the B&B Spirits Mystery series. I really love the humor and the characters in this series. The stories never fail to have me laughing out loud. I can't imagine the annoyance of having a supremely irritating ex-husband come back as a ghost....and in this newest book, Holly Davis has to contend with two spirits. Twice the irritation! :)

While it isn't necessary to read the first book before reading Downright Dead, the first book is a great read and I highly recommend it.

Holly Davis turned the family home, Holly Grove, into a B&B so that she could afford to keep it. Soon after opening her B&B, the ghost of her ex-husband Burl showed up and caused quite a stir. The B&B was featured on a television show, Inquiring Minds, where footage clearly proved that that the haunting was real. But then Burl moved on....ascended....joined the choir invisible...whatever you want to call it. The ghost is gone. Holly is relieved....and then horrified. Sylvia Martin, host of Inquiring Minds, uses a sneaky clause in the contract Holly signed to demand a follow-up visit. Not only is she bringing the film crew back to Holly Grove.....but she's also dared a snarky internet sensation to come de-bunk the haunting. Holly is unsure what to do......since the ghost is gone. Just as the follow-up production is hitting an all time embarrassing low, one of the guests is pushed off the widow's walk, crashing to the ground below. That solves the ghost problem...but the even bigger question is which person is a murderer? And why?

I am definitely going to continue reading this cozy mystery series. Holly and her staff are such a hoot. And the ghost(s) never fail to be entertaining. The mystery in this newest book clipped right along at a nice pace. I love the mix of humor and mystery. The B&B/ghost background theme didn't over power the mystery but added to it. This is just an all-around fun, entertaining cozy!

**I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book from Kensington via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**

This book is the second in the series, and I think a very worthy addition. As was the first one, this one was fun, well-written, and a good who-done-it. Oddly enough, I think Nelda is my favorite character over the main character Holly. Not that I don’t like Holly, because I really do, but at times I do find her a bit…hmm, I’m not sure. Flighty maybe. That aside, I really did enjoy this latest addition to the series, and the end surprise really threw me in a good way! I’m hoping that in the next book we explore that surprise. And, to be honest, I hope we get to see what the moving pictures were all about, and we have another great big ghostly mystery! If you like light paranormal cozies, you need to give this great book (and series) a try! Highly recommend! I received a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.