Once upon a Ghost

Murder by Design, Book 3

With Bailey Burke’s design and staging business booming—it turns out tangling with a serial killer is the best advertising ever—she has no time to lament her lack of love life, or wonder where her dead friend Ryan’s ghost has gone. She hasn’t seen him in months, but when she finds a body in a home she’s been hired to stage she’s hounded by the dead man’s ghost.

Having been a medium before, this guy is by far the most irritating ghost she’s ever met, with his constant need to talk over her and flick pennies at her head. Without Ryan to guide her, she’s on her own to figure out what the dead man needs from her. On top of all that, cop Jake Marner is back in her life, ostensibly to protect her, but mostly to confuse her as to whether they are dating or not.

Before she can say “Put It Where?” Bailey finds herself immersed in mob dealings, the secret world of male-only sweat baths, and double dealings. When another body turns up, there is no doubt that she’s in over her head… again.

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Unexpected twists and turns

I've been hooked on this series since listening to the first book. Very addictive!

Bailey sees ghosts, whether she wants to or not. This one is pretty annoying. Still, she tries to help him so he can move on. In doing so, she finds herself in some sticky situations. I didn't get the TSTL vibe though.

I loved that the story kept me guessing. When I saw how few ratings there were, I wasn't sure what kind of quality to expect. I'm so glad I took a chance. This series is comedy and mystery in just the right amounts. The narration is great too.