SCENT OF ROSES
KAT MARTIN
ISBN # 0-7783-2326-9
July 2006
Mira Books
225 Duncan Mill Rd., Don Mills, Ontario, M3B 3K9
Mass Market Paperback
$7.99
432 pages
Suspense
Rating: 4 Cups

When the sister of one of her clients comes to her with a problem, family counselor Elizabeth Conners wants to help. Maria Santiago, pregnant and scared, has seen a ghost in the farmhouse she and her husband live in, one that warns her if she does not leave her baby will die. All of this is out of Liz's realm of experience so she turns to the owners of Harcourt Farms for assistance.

Zack Harcourt is the black sheep of his family. He and his brother do not get along but he does his best to deal with the enmity between then. He is not too sure of Liz's claim that she has seen a ghost but he is interested in her and decides to help investigate the situation. They find much more than they bargained for.

Evil can penetrate where it is least expected even in a four-year-old farmhouse. Until their encounters in the house, Zack and Liz do not believe in ghosts. What they find during their investigation changes their minds and their lives. Can they continue to develop their budding relationship despite the many complications that crop up?

In this intricately crafted novel, a terrific paranormal story unfolds that is sure to send shivers down many a reader's spine. The characterization in the book is absolutely superb. Ms. Martin is a master storyteller who pens an awesome tale that I am sure I will remember clearly for many years to come. If you enjoy contemporary tales with intriguing characters and fascinating paranormal elements then you will want to read this sensational book as soon as possible.

Susan White
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
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