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jaimejustreadsromance's review
4.0
This wasn't my usual kind of read and normally I might not have picked it up on my own, which would have been a shame because I really did enjoy it.
It wasn't heavy on romance or suspense and the paranormal aspect of the story, while playing a huge role in the story, was only a small aspect of it.
I liked both Dash and Joy and their strange attraction to one another but it wouldn't have been the same story without the secondary characters. Katie, Eve, Lance and especially Simone and Ralph really added to the story in the best way.
I still don't know how exactly you would classify this story because it was pretty much a little of everything wrapped up in one fun, interesting story. I actually can't wait to find out what happens in the next book. I have so many questions.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
It wasn't heavy on romance or suspense and the paranormal aspect of the story, while playing a huge role in the story, was only a small aspect of it.
I liked both Dash and Joy and their strange attraction to one another but it wouldn't have been the same story without the secondary characters. Katie, Eve, Lance and especially Simone and Ralph really added to the story in the best way.
I still don't know how exactly you would classify this story because it was pretty much a little of everything wrapped up in one fun, interesting story. I actually can't wait to find out what happens in the next book. I have so many questions.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
shelleyrae's review
4.0
Amy Andrews is an award-winning, best-selling Australian author who has written more than forty contemporary and medical romances. Limbo, with its blend of romance, suspense, humour and touch of the paranormal is quite a departure from her usual fare.
When the ghost of a murdered mother begs for her help to save her kidnapped daughter, Joy Valentine, country singer and funeral home makeup artist, knows the police won't take her seriously so she reluctantly turns to the one person who might believe her, disgraced ex-cop turned private investigator Dash Dent. The police think baby Isabelle is probably dead but Joy and Dash are convinced Joy's ghostly vision was genuine and set out to find the missing infant.
Though still a romance novel at its core, Andrews establishes an intriguing mystery surrounding the disappearance of the murdered woman, and her missing daughter. Dash and Joy slowly piece together the scant evidence available to determine exactly what happened on the day Hailey and Isabelle went missing, and where the pair have been for the six months prior to the discovery of Hailey's body.
The characterisation is wonderful, I really liked both Dash and Joy, who are well rounded protagonists with interesting back stories. I loved their chemistry, the sexual tension between the mismatched pair is palpable and there are a couple of intimate scenes that really sizzle.
The cast of quirky supporting characters including an unconventional clergyman, a brothel madam and two horny goldfish, are equally delightful.
There is lots of humour, often found in unexpected places and while there is a little in the way of action, there is plenty of tension and suspense. The inner city setting gives the story a modern urban feel.
I finished the book in one sitting and I'm hoping Amy Andrews will follow up Limbo with another soon.
jaimereadsromance's review
4.0
This wasn't my usual kind of read and normally I might not have picked it up on my own, which would have been a shame because I really did enjoy it.
It wasn't heavy on romance or suspense and the paranormal aspect of the story, while playing a huge role in the story, was only a small aspect of it.
I liked both Dash and Joy and their strange attraction to one another but it wouldn't have been the same story without the secondary characters. Katie, Eve, Lance and especially Simone and Ralph really added to the story in the best way.
I still don't know how exactly you would classify this story because it was pretty much a little of everything wrapped up in one fun, interesting story. I actually can't wait to find out what happens in the next book. I have so many questions.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
It wasn't heavy on romance or suspense and the paranormal aspect of the story, while playing a huge role in the story, was only a small aspect of it.
I liked both Dash and Joy and their strange attraction to one another but it wouldn't have been the same story without the secondary characters. Katie, Eve, Lance and especially Simone and Ralph really added to the story in the best way.
I still don't know how exactly you would classify this story because it was pretty much a little of everything wrapped up in one fun, interesting story. I actually can't wait to find out what happens in the next book. I have so many questions.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
tien's review
5.0
I've just DNF a chick-lit book filled with romantic angst that just really took me on an emotional ride that I really did not need/want. Limbo has been on my TBR just as long as that book but it looked to be a completely different sort of read so decision made. THE. BEST. DECISION!
A paranormal mystery romance filled with a strong but vulnerable protagonist, a scruffy "ugly-handsome" PI, a clue from a ghost, and sexy fun vibes were exactly what I needed. Joy Valentine grew up in a funeral home (family business) and has seen her share of ghosts around. However, this is the first time one spoke to her & begged her to find her baby who's kidnapped to reunite her with the baby's father. Joy had reservation about going to the police with her ghostly encounter and decided the best course was to consult this PI who was her brother's friend and with whom, she had a very hot one night stand 3 years ago. Sparks flew but finding the baby is top priority, right?
I read this in a single sitting because I could not bear to put this down. To my disappointment though, there is no further books!!! There goes my hope for a weekend binge. Joy & Dash story isn't quite finished (not at all to my satisfaction) and as this book was published in 2015, I don't think we'll see any more. A complete shame because this was a fun and half romp through BrisVegas and I ship this pair so much.
A paranormal mystery romance filled with a strong but vulnerable protagonist, a scruffy "ugly-handsome" PI, a clue from a ghost, and sexy fun vibes were exactly what I needed. Joy Valentine grew up in a funeral home (family business) and has seen her share of ghosts around. However, this is the first time one spoke to her & begged her to find her baby who's kidnapped to reunite her with the baby's father. Joy had reservation about going to the police with her ghostly encounter and decided the best course was to consult this PI who was her brother's friend and with whom, she had a very hot one night stand 3 years ago. Sparks flew but finding the baby is top priority, right?
I read this in a single sitting because I could not bear to put this down. To my disappointment though, there is no further books!!! There goes my hope for a weekend binge. Joy & Dash story isn't quite finished (not at all to my satisfaction) and as this book was published in 2015, I don't think we'll see any more. A complete shame because this was a fun and half romp through BrisVegas and I ship this pair so much.
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