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knewton7's review
3.0
I love the little dust bunnies. I was especially happy for Fuzz at the end. It was nice to see Lydia and Emmet back again. I look forward to seeing if they're in book 3 or if their story has wrapped up.
ssejig's review
4.0
Lydia Smith is having issues. Her love life is a little uncertain (she loves Emmett but isn't sure of his feelings), her job isn't her favorite (but Shrimpton's House of Horrors is beginning to grow on her), and now she's found another body. This time it looks like an overdose. But why did Professor Maltby call her? And what the heck is going on with Emmett?
laurla's review
he groaned but he got his feet under him and stood, swaying slightly. "you're sort of bossy, you know that?"
"we all have our talents."
"we all have our talents."
thenia's review
3.0
Lydia and Emmett's story's conclusion, where loose ends are tied, mysteries are solved and our heroes get their happy ever after future.
Interesting world, flawed characters and a conspiracy theory made this an engaging read.
The series continues with [b:Ghost Hunter|29619|Ghost Hunter (Ghost Hunters, #3)|Jayne Castle|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1495556280l/29619._SY75_.jpg|1337735] and a new couple's story.
Previous book reviews:
✦ After Dark (Harmony, #1) ~ ★★★ (20/09/2014)
✦ Bridal Jitters (Harmony, #0.5) ~ ★★★ (19/02/2013)
Interesting world, flawed characters and a conspiracy theory made this an engaging read.
The series continues with [b:Ghost Hunter|29619|Ghost Hunter (Ghost Hunters, #3)|Jayne Castle|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1495556280l/29619._SY75_.jpg|1337735] and a new couple's story.
Previous book reviews:
✦ After Dark (Harmony, #1) ~ ★★★ (20/09/2014)
✦ Bridal Jitters (Harmony, #0.5) ~ ★★★ (19/02/2013)
hollie313's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
reader44ever's review against another edition
5.0
I love this story. It's just as fantastic a read for me as was/is the first one, if just a bit more satisfying because this is the true "end" of Lydia's story. (This is not to say that the first book, [b:After Dark|331005|After Dark (Ghost Hunters, #1)|Jayne Castle|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1365081491s/331005.jpg|321578], ended in a cliffhanger. It didn't even end in an open-ended fashion. I was very satisfied after finishing it, years before this sequel was even published.) What I love about this story is that it was dedicated to me and my fellow dust-bunny aficionados. And it ended with a lovely scene showing a meeting between Fuzz and a lady dust bunny. :-)
In this story we also learn the truth about Lydia's Lost Weekend. She was right in thinking it was a conspiracy, but wrong about the conspirators. And what fun it was to find out who was truly behind it! :-)
There are several specific scenes and lines in this book that I can share. I loved every word of this story, of course, but these next four items are worthy of special note:
1) In Chapter 12, on pages 122-123, Melanie is helping Lydia shop for a gown for the Restoration Ball. Lydia is in a distracted frame of mind, but her attention is caught by a gown done in silver lamé:
2) At the end of Chapter 12, Lydia was accosted by the press as she was leaving the dress shop and made a rather impulsive statement. Chapter 13 is from Emmett's POV and gives us his perspective of the phone call Lydia makes to tell him of the trouble she's landed him in. What I love about this scene, and it never fails to make me laugh a little, is that, on page 131, Emmetthangs up the phone and says to Verwood, his chief of security, who was waiting to continue a conversation, lol Just imagining the looks and manners of these two men in this moment never fails to make me chuckle just a bit. ;-)
3) I always - always - smile so much during Verwood's speech on pages 200-202 (Chapter 20) that my cheeks hurt. Verwood seems like the strong and silent type. But given the opening, he goes on and on about Lydia's good points and it rather takes her aback. I really love this scene. And, like I said, I smile a LOT during it. :-D
4) My last share-worthy quote comes from page 238, in Chapter 24. Emmettis searching for Lydia with Verwood and they're at her office: lol!!! I LOVE this! :-)
Anyway, that's enough on this book, I think. I loved it, blah blah blah. ;-)
Oh! But then there's the end, where we see a bit ofLydia's Covenant Marriage ceremony with Emmett. If this scene had lasted just a bit longer, I'd have cried for sure. As it was, I came pretty close. And also as it was, it was pretty darn perfect. :-) And then of course we segue to the true finale, which takes place at Emmett's townhouse. We have a highly satisfying final scene with Lydia and Emmett, and then that wonderful moment with Fuzz out on the balcony, where he meets with a lady dust bunny. :-)
And the book ends with this wonderful line that always leaves me smiling:"Nights on Harmony were made for love." [fin] :-)
And. . .that's enough on this book. (But I just have to say - once more - that I really loved it.) ;-)
In this story we also learn the truth about Lydia's Lost Weekend. She was right in thinking it was a conspiracy, but wrong about the conspirators. And what fun it was to find out who was truly behind it! :-)
There are several specific scenes and lines in this book that I can share. I loved every word of this story, of course, but these next four items are worthy of special note:
1) In Chapter 12, on pages 122-123, Melanie is helping Lydia shop for a gown for the Restoration Ball. Lydia is in a distracted frame of mind, but her attention is caught by a gown done in silver lamé:
"That's rather nice," she said.I LOVE this scene. Melanie seems rather flaky and she's a confirmed flirt, but she established herself as my BFF in that moment. (But since I can't have her as my BFF, I'm happy she's Lydia's.) :-)
"Are you out of your mind?" Melanie made a face. "I could carry it off but you would look like a high-class hooker in that thing."
The next offering was pink.
Melanie lost her patience. She scowled at Mrs. Davies and the assistant. ...
2) At the end of Chapter 12, Lydia was accosted by the press as she was leaving the dress shop and made a rather impulsive statement. Chapter 13 is from Emmett's POV and gives us his perspective of the phone call Lydia makes to tell him of the trouble she's landed him in. What I love about this scene, and it never fails to make me laugh a little, is that, on page 131, Emmett
"Congratulate me. I'm getting married this afternoon."
Verwood, a big, square man with very little neck, did not alter his politely impassive expression. ...
3) I always - always - smile so much during Verwood's speech on pages 200-202 (Chapter 20) that my cheeks hurt. Verwood seems like the strong and silent type. But given the opening, he goes on and on about Lydia's good points and it rather takes her aback. I really love this scene. And, like I said, I smile a LOT during it. :-D
4) My last share-worthy quote comes from page 238, in Chapter 24. Emmett
Emmett went through the desk drawers quickly. "Her purse is gone."
"Probably means she left for the day and everything's okay."
"Optimism is not a desirable quality in a security expert, Verwood."
Verwood exhaled heavily. "Yeah, Mr. Wyatt told me that once or twice, too."
Anyway, that's enough on this book, I think. I loved it, blah blah blah. ;-)
Oh! But then there's the end, where we see a bit of
And the book ends with this wonderful line that always leaves me smiling:
And. . .that's enough on this book. (But I just have to say - once more - that I really loved it.) ;-)
wyvernfriend's review against another edition
4.0
This is part of Jayne Castle aka Jayne Ann Krentz's Ghost Hunter series, chronologically the third in the series but as a full novel the second in the series.
This tells the continuing story of Lydia Smith, she's working for a tacky third-rate museum, Shrimpton's House of Ancient Horrors, taking on the occasional job to try to reclaim her career. Between that, dating one of the most powerful and dangerous men in the town and dead bodies turning up she has a handful of trouble.
Lydia is an interesting character but sometimes it wasn't really clear where she was coming from. She really has some problems fitting into her world and it really didn't come across as sufficiently different to appease the SF fan in me.
One of my favourite characters is Fuzz the dust bunny, very very funny.
Enjoyable, light but nothing terribly amazing. You also really need to have read the prequel to make this work for you.
This tells the continuing story of Lydia Smith, she's working for a tacky third-rate museum, Shrimpton's House of Ancient Horrors, taking on the occasional job to try to reclaim her career. Between that, dating one of the most powerful and dangerous men in the town and dead bodies turning up she has a handful of trouble.
Lydia is an interesting character but sometimes it wasn't really clear where she was coming from. She really has some problems fitting into her world and it really didn't come across as sufficiently different to appease the SF fan in me.
One of my favourite characters is Fuzz the dust bunny, very very funny.
Enjoyable, light but nothing terribly amazing. You also really need to have read the prequel to make this work for you.
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