Reviews for
The Spirit of the Place
by P.G. Forte

Jasmine Quinn and Brandon Ablemarle. Harbouring an intense dislike for Sam Sterling, the fiancé of her mother, Marsha, Jasmine's life is complicated enough. That is, until she meets Brandon, who, she discovers, is working for Sam. Brandon, on the other hand, despite being intensely attracted to Jasmine, discovers she's the daughter of his own arch enemy, Marsha. He believes that Marsha has helped to corrupt 'one of the finest financial analysts Wall Street has ever known'. But are Jasmine and Brandon seeking the same thing?

Marsha Quinn and Sam Sterling. Marsha as a self-proclaimed psychic, receives visits from three spirits who inform of Jasmine's feelings for Sam and advises her as to how she can help fix the problem. Sam is battling to convince Marsha that he has no intention of hurting her, ever and that he's doing his best to keep on the right side of Jasmine. It's hard for him, though, when he feels he's dealing with a spoilt child without a forgiving bone in her body.

What a tangled web we weave, but this is intrigue at its best. Complex and romantic in all the right proportions, The Spirit of the Place keeps the readers interest for sure. Set in the vague style of 'Scrooge' by Charles Dickens, its festive feel and portrayal of the complexity of human relationships is magic in itself. The four main protagonists have a strong network of supporting characters to make this novel a gem for Xmas, especially.

Go buy!

~ Carrie White, Erotic Author
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4 STARS!

Marsha Quinn may be psychic, but she is unable to tell her own future. The one person she trusts to read the future for her, Celeste, is dead. In three weeks, Marsha will be walking down the aisle to marry Sam Sterling and pre-wedding jitters are making themselves known. Marsha loves Sam with all her being, but worries, as all good parents do, about how her children will handle it. Seems the boys, Frank and Jesse, are not having any trouble at all. They approve of Sam and already feel close to him. However, the daughter, nineteen-years old (for another month anyway) Jasmine, is not as happy.

Jazz wants nothing more than to break up her mother and Sam. If her life has taught her nothing else, it has taught her that men are unable to be trusted. Once the man gets what he wants he walks away, leaving the woman broken hearted. Jasmine refuses to see her mother hurt again. So Jazz turns to Brandon for help in stopping the wedding. Problem is that Brandon causes her head to become cloudy. It is hard to focus on what needs to be done, when she is too busy needing what the man could make her feel just by kissing her.

Brandon Ablemarle is the assistant to Sam. Brandon believes Sam, an ex-Wall Street guru, to be a genius. In fact, Sam already has two books out in print. Now book three is about to go to the publisher. Problem is that since Sam met Marsha and fallen for her fake psychic act, his recent manuscript is all nonsense. If the book is released to the public Sam will become a laughing stock and Brandon's career will go down the drain before it ever has a chance to begin. If Brandon and Jasmine can stop the wedding and help Sam see Marsha for the phony she is, perhaps Sam will come to his senses.

Sam Sterling wants nothing more than Marsha's happiness. Frank and Jesse seem to instinctively know this, but Jasmine is a problem. No matter how hard he tries to understand her or get through to her, Jasmine rebels. Brandon is another problem. Sam is not sure what is going on between his assistant and Jasmine, but if things become rough Sam will not hesitate to fire Brandon.

****

This story is set in December, modern day. It is book six of a series, but you do not need to read the previous books to fully understand what is going on in THIS one. Each novel is a story in and by itself. Even though Marsha is psychic, do not go assuming (like I did) that this is a supernatural romance. No, this story is more than that. In fact, Marsha's psychic ability is a very minor part of the story. Ana/Celeste comes forth to let Marsha know that she will be visited by three spirits, sort of like the old tale of "A Christmas Carol." These visits not only help Marsha understand the people she loves, but also gives the reader a few things to think about. (You may find a moral or two as well.) All-in-all, I found this to be a delightful story, perfect for the Christmas season. Recommended reading!

~ Detra Fitch, Huntress Reviews

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