Ghost Me, Maybe - by Manda Collins (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A pretty librarian inherits a library and falls for the sexy architect who believes he should be the rightful owner in this enemies-to-lovers rom-com.

Librarian Callie Jameson is floored when she learns she's to inherit the historic library on Petite Bois Island. All she knows about the barrier island off the coast of Louisiana is what her benefactor and beloved patron, Khaki Boudreaux, has told her about it and the beautiful life--and love--she once had there.

Seeing this opportunity as a chance to start over, Callie packs up her tortoiseshell cat, Stella, and heads south. But the moment she sets foot in the beautiful old building, she encounters an all-too-handsome tenant who claims the library belongs to him. So much for southern hospitality . . .

Trey LeBlanc spent his happiest summers with his Aunt Khaki on Petite Bois Island and has been living at the library while he renovates the old building. After all the effort he's put into this place, he can't understand why his aunt cut him out of the will. Now he'll have to convince Callie and her very opinionated cat to sell him the cherished property.

But then strange things start to happen around the library, and Trey hopes Callie will just get scared off by the "ghosts" haunting the place. When he realizes these aren't just neighborhood kids pulling pranks, however, but rather a dangerous scheme to get rid of the woman he's beginning to fall for, he'll do anything to keep her safe in his arms forever . . .

Tropes include: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, matchmaking, and woman in jeopardy.

Review Quotes

"If you grew up loving to solve mysteries with Scooby and the gang, do not miss Ghost Me, Maybe. Witty, heartfelt, engaging--I loved it." --Cynthia Eden, New York Times-bestselling author of the Wilde Ways, Protector and Defender, and Ice Breaker Cold Case series "A delightfully spooky cozy rom-com!" --Katie Reus, USA Today-bestselling author of the Red Stone Security, Ancient Rising, and MacArthur Family series

"Collins keeps the plot moving with an engaging blend of mild thrills, romance, and small-town eccentricity; the island setting and library backdrop provide plenty of charm. . . . Callie's likability, the easy chemistry between the protagonists, and the cozy atmosphere make the story difficult to resist. . . . Those up for an entertaining tale of new love, old secrets, and community will be won over. A cozy, satisfying read." --Kirkus Reviews

"A sweetly charming love story that makes the most of its cozy island setting and [the author's] experiences as a former librarian." --Booklist

About the Author

Manda Collins is a bestselling romance author whose stories combine the historical romance of Jane Austen's novels with the thrilling suspense of the Nancy Drew series, both childhood favorites. Collins is a former academic librarian, and her books have been reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, and USA Today. When not writing, she can be found watching true-crime documentaries, playing word games, and amateurly knitting. A native of Alabama, Collins lives on the Gulf Coast with a stubborn cat and more books than are strictly necessary.