Oh dear… I thought I was signing up for a cosy blog tour. Instead, I’m wandering into a house that smells of rosemary, slams doors for fun, and might just be haunted. Welcome to The Unquiet Spirit — where mischief, and a dash of romance are served up with every creak and whisper.
She wasn’t home alone...
With her love life in tatters, Kate Wilson needs a fresh start, and where could be better than the old Cornish house that had belonged to her godmother?
There’s just one problem – it comes with a ghost as a sitting tenant.
Her grumpy new neighbour, the broodingly handsome Tom Carbis, is another fly in the ointment – he seems to turn up wherever Kate goes. His dog might be friendly, but he’s definitely not.
Then the discovery of a hidden diary points Kate to a romantic mystery with links to both Tom’s family and her house’s past – a mystery that might explain the reason for her spectral lodger.
The downside? Kate needs Tom’s help to solve it and has to convince him that she is not his foe.
But working with Tom to unravel long-buried secrets has unexpected consequences, and Kate discovers far more than she bargained for.
The Unquiet Spirit is a spooky, suspense-filled, enemies-to-lovers romance.
Oh no, here we go again. I signed up to a blog tour thinking, “Sure, why not?” and next thing I know I’m clutching my cardigan, sniffing rosemary in a house that definitely has opinions, and jumping every time a door slams shut for no good reason. Kate Wilson’s new home is loud, spooky, and completely unbothered by her desire for peace. Honestly, it’s like the house has its own personality — a dramatic, melencolony one that keeps you on your toes.
Kate is trying to start over after heartbreak, bless her. All she wants is a fresh start and maybe a cup of tea that stays warm for more than five minutes. Instead, she gets whispers from the past, hidden secrets in every nook, and doors slamming. And naturally, I’m leaning in, muttering at the book like I can actually help her figure it all out. Classic.
And then there’s Tom. Oh, Tom. The grumpy neighbour with just enough charm to make you sigh and enough mystery to make you wonder if you should be worried for Kate. Their slow-burn relationship is painfully, delightfully awkward — the kind of thing where you want to shout at them, cheer them on, and occasionally swoon all at once. Honestly, I spent half the book rolling my eyes and the other half quietly approving every little interaction.
And yet, for all the bumps, whispers, and slamming doors, there’s humour and warmth threaded throughout. Hampson balances the supernatural and the human perfectly, so you’re never too scared to keep reading. I found myself laughing, sighing, and occasionally whispering “oh no, not again” as Kate navigated the increasingly chaotic house — and I loved every second of it.
In short, The Unquiet Spirit is a perfect cocktail of mystery, romance, and supernatural experiences. If you like your ghosts a little dramatic, your love interests awkward but charming, and your stories full of atmosphere and mischief, this is definitely your kind of book.
Brilliant, entertaining, and I may or may not be petitioning the ghosts for a spare room! I really want to live in Kate's house!
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I highly recommend you grab a copy of this book, which you can find on Amazon. And get this — if you have a #KindleUnlimited subscription, you can read it for free. So… what are you waiting for?
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Penny Hampson
Penny Hampson writes mysteries, and because she has a passion for history, you’ll find her stories also reflect that. A Gentleman’s Promise, a traditional Regency romance, was Penny’s debut novel and the first of her Gentlemen Series. There are now four novels in the series, with the latest, An Adventurer’s Contract, released in November 2024. Penny also enjoys writing contemporary mysteries with a hint of the paranormal, because where do ghosts come from but the past? The Unquiet Spirit, a spooky mystery/romance set in Cornwall, is the first in the Spirited Encounters Series. Look out for A Plethora of Phantoms coming soon.
Penny lives with her family in Oxfordshire, and when she is not writing, she enjoys reading, walking, swimming, and the odd gin and tonic (not all at the same time).
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I do love your reviews, Maddie! Thank you so much for hosting today's tour stop!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this great review. I'm delighted that you enjoyed reading The Unquiet Spirit!
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