Part of Krewe of Hunters, book 8
First published 2012
Allison Leigh locks up Philadelphia's Landon Mansion after the final tour when she discovers a coworker dead at Lord Bedford's desk, killed by a replica bayonet. The mansion carries dark history from 1777, when British Lord "Butcher" Bedford stabbed Lucy Tarleton after she rejected both his king and his advances. Now a historian turned docent, Allison bristles at the idea of ghost hunters investigating what she believes is simple murder. Agent Tyler Montague arrives with expertise in both paranormal activity and historical cases. Allison doubts the newcomer's methods until a second killing occurs within the mansion walls. The deaths mirror Bedford's brutal past, raising questions about whether the long-dead lord has returned or if someone else exploits his violent legacy. Allison must overcome her skepticism about Tyler's unconventional approach. As attraction grows between them despite her wariness, she realizes she needs his help to uncover the truth behind the murders plaguing Landon Mansion.
Genres: romance, mystery, thriller, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, ghost-story, skeptic-and-believer
Setting: Landon Mansion, Philadelphia
Period: 1777, Present Day
344 pages · Kindle Edition · Harlequin MIRA
Content warnings: death, murder, violence