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I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

4.5 stars

Marc goes to Provincetown looking for a place to get away from his abusive ex and some peace and quiet to write and indulge his muse. When he arrived it's nothing as he expects it to be. An encounter with an elder woman named Dorrie results in Marc being set up with a job and a start to his new life. Although he forges new connections his past continues to haunt him. He also find himself wanting to help those around him and uncover the truth about what happened on the estate he currently resides.

I found this to be quite an intriguing read. At first I wasn't sure I could get into it but as I got further into it I found it hard to put down. I admit the paranormal aspects kind of took me by surprise and at first felt a bit misplaced. The characters back stories were interesting although in some respects I felt it to be a bit farfetched (Cole's backstory felt like something out of a movie, the affair between Lola and Dorrie's parents felt a bit farfetched but ultimately worked). Mar's back story moved me and had my blood pumping. The author did a great job in providing an emotional pull for readers towards the characters in the book.

Loved that the author kind of kept surprising readers to the end and there was no open ended ending. Beware there will be a teary eye moment or two. I know I was tearing up badly and toward the last two or so chapters. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.