Ghost of Summer

by Sally Steward

Book Overview

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• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0515125547
• ISBN13: 9780515125542
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Jove Books
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

A great friends-rediscovering-love story

Ghost of Summer is breezy read and a perfect choice if you're looking to de-stress after a hectic day. It's a bit light on conflict but features one of my favorite romance plot lines: two childhood friends who rediscover love. Also helping this story along was the fact that the couple were regular, down-to-earth people and not super model heiresses and millionaire playboys. The heroine's mother died when she was a child but because she loved her husband so deeply her soul remained alive and she returned to him in the form of a ghost. She will not find eternal rest until Kate finds her true love. Kate's parents scheme to bring her back home to the man they believe she is destined to love. After receiving a very strange phone call from her father, Kate returns to her hometown to make sure that he's not losing him mind. The first person she encounters is Luke Rodgers, the man who broke her heart many years ago when he moved away and ignored her letters. Kate is now engaged to a man she doesn't love because she can't bear facing that type of hurt again. When she sees Luke all the old feelings return. This is where the really weak conflict kicks in. Luke and Kate grew up together and were closer than two peas in a pod. When they were twelve Luke moved away, never to be heard from again. Because of this devastating loss at the ripe old age of twelve, neither has been able to trust themselves to love again and both have shut off their emotional wells. I really wasn't exaggerating about the weak conflict bit, was I? Despite that plot quibble I did enjoy this love story very much. The book concentrates on the couple as they rebuild their relationship and never gets off track or bogged down by extraneous subplots. This is one couple who plainly enjoy each other's company and it was refreshing to read. The love story between Kate's parents was also well done and very touching. If you're looking for a sweet, old-fashioned love story and are tired of villains who take up too much of the plot you'll want to give this book a try.

My Favorite book in the wholw wide world!

Sally Steward is a wonderful author! I have not read many books and I plan to read more, but so far, this is the best book I have read! Kate knows that she is falling in love with her old friend, Luke. It spokes her when her dad talks about her mom all the time, she had been dead since Kate was 2.

Sally Carleen Never Disappoints!

With Ghost of Summer, Sally Carleen has proven herself as a writer of supernatural romance. Ghost of Summer has all the charm and appeal of her Silhouette romances with all the spice and mystery of her Scarlet novels. As I read this novel, I found myself riveted to the story, cheering the characters' victories and feeling their sadness and sorrows. A fabulous read! Sally Carleen doesn't have it in her to write a bad novel! This one will appeal to readers of both traditional and supernatural romances.

Touching and sweet love story.

A touching, uncomplicated love story where the couple are actually friends (and truly like each other!) before they become lovers. The conflict keeping the couple apart is a little on the weak side but the characters are so likable that it didn't bother me overmuch.

Strong, glowing love transcending time and reason.

REVIEW from Old Book Barn Gazette: "During this wonderfully touching, magical story, I laughed out loud, cried tears and worried for the characters. They grew so real, it was as though I'd known them all my life. It's a truly magical tale of true love transcending time and space to stay, to grow. I definitely recommend this page-turner to anyone who enjoys a heartwarming tale of love in all ages. The love Katie finds with her soul-mate, and the love Jerome and Emma share, are powerful and glowing."