Review of A Reason to Live

[Emily Meadows]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Reason to Live" by Jen Shaffer.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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"Reason to Live: A Paranormal Romance" by Jen Shaffer is a captivating book that offers elements of the supernatural and romance in a steamy narrative. The story introduces us to two unique protagonists, Ava and Michael, whose connection transcends the ordinary. Ava, a blind medium with the remarkable ability to see and communicate with ghosts, carries the burden of constant spectral encounters. The author does a wonderful job of portraying her struggles and her resilience in managing this supernatural gift. Michael is a veteran and a U.S. Deputy Marshal who also has a supernatural gift, but it is one that he suppresses.

Michael and Ava meet when Michael’s twin, Martin, brings them together. The minute they meet, they realize how important they are to each other; they are destined to be together. Michael is Native American; his background and the local Native American culture add a layer of richness to the story. Together, they begin investigating Ava’s mother’s murder, which is an unsolved crime. Soon it becomes clear that Ava’s life is in danger; her mother’s killer is after her as well.

I really enjoyed reading this book. The author’s writing style is engaging, making this a hard book to put down. The paranormal aspects of the story are believable and well integrated into the plot, adding a layer of mystery and suspense. I especially appreciated that the characters in the book are both humans and ghosts. All of the characters play a role in the story.

The author made an interesting choice when writing the climax of the story, where they narrated it in the past tense rather than the present tense. This lowered the intensity of what could have been a scary scene. As a reader who doesn’t love scary stories, I appreciated this choice. However, other readers might be frustrated that the story is told this way.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The story was engaging, and it was very well edited. I liked the pace of the narrative; it moved quickly and didn’t linger too long on anything. I also appreciated the paranormal elements. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy spicy romance novels. This book is full of sexy scenes, so readers who don’t appreciate them may not want to read it. I would also recommend this book to readers who are open to the paranormal. If you don’t believe in ghosts or enjoy reading about them, this isn’t the book for you.

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[Ohmy Book]

I do like a good paranormal romance with smut so this sounds really good. Thank you for this wonderful review!

[Anil Baade]

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