Published: May 03, 2011
Words: 91,734 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452454726

Short description

When Fiona Murphy inherits a small antiques shop from an old man she met only once, she’s filled with surprise, confusion and delight. Then strange things begin to happen, and she's certain the shop is haunted. But the stiff and proper Gideon Nath doesn't believe her when she says she's seen a ghost....until they find a skeleton in the closet.

Extended description

When Fiona Murphy inherits a small antiques shop from an old man she met only once, she’s filled with surprise, confusion and delight—and a little bit of terror at having a new responsibility in a life she prefers to be free and easy.

As she takes over ownership of the quaint shop, odd things begin to happen. Lights come on and off by themselves, even when they are unplugged…and there is a chilly breeze accompanied by the scent of roses even when the windows are closed.

H. Gideon Nath, III, is the stiff and oh-so-proper attorney who helps settle Fiona’s inheritance, and despite her flightiness and fascination with all things New Age, he finds himself attracted to her against his better judgment.

After she finds an unpleasant surprise in one of the shop’s closets, scares off an intruder in the store, and uses her skill at palmistry to read Gideon’s future--of which she seems to be a part--Fiona begins to realize that her free and easy life is about to change…whether .. (Read more) When Fiona Murphy inherits a small antiques shop from an old man she met only once, she’s filled with surprise, confusion and delight—and a little bit of terror at having a new responsibility in a life she prefers to be free and easy.

As she takes over ownership of the quaint shop, odd things begin to happen. Lights come on and off by themselves, even when they are unplugged…and there is a chilly breeze accompanied by the scent of roses even when the windows are closed.

H. Gideon Nath, III, is the stiff and oh-so-proper attorney who helps settle Fiona’s inheritance, and despite her flightiness and fascination with all things New Age, he finds himself attracted to her against his better judgment.

After she finds an unpleasant surprise in one of the shop’s closets, scares off an intruder in the store, and uses her skill at palmistry to read Gideon’s future--of which she seems to be a part--Fiona begins to realize that her free and easy life is about to change…whether she wants it to or not.
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Tags

ghost, haunted, contemporary romance, philadelphia, gothic romance, antiques, palmistry, palmreading, barbara michaels, dharma and greg

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Review by: chezza on Aug. 30, 2011 :
Fantastic read. Great mix of the paranormal, suspense and romance. Look forward to reading more in this vein
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Tinamarie Reiber on July 14, 2011 :
As always, Colleen Gleason totally delivers on ALL fronts...the romance, the paranormal and the suspense. The twists are fun to watch unfold. It was a fast and easy read for such a long book...totally worthy of a summer read! Thank you again Colleen!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Norah Wilson on June 07, 2011 :
I loved this story! It's first and foremost a romance (wow, did I love seeing free-spirited Fiona Murphy loosen up the extremely uptight lawyer H. Gideon Nath III, or H. Gideon, as she thinks of him), but I loved the paranormal element and the mystery, as well. And how fitting that the shop that Fiona inherits, and around which so much of the story centers, is on the cover! It was a character in and of itself, which gave it a sort of modern Gothic feel. Great secondary characters, suspense, and some cool surprises. A very cohesive, very compelling read!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Theresa Ragan on June 02, 2011 :
I read this book in a couple of hours. A fun, fast, enjoyable read. I liked the references to Nancy Drew because The Shop of Shades and Secrets did have a Nancy Drew feel to it. All loose ends were tied up nicely, leaving this reader satisfied. Hollis and Iva provided lots of laughs.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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