Scandalous Spirits

Daisy Malone is in need of money quick to save her family from financial ruin so declaring Laguna Vista "ghost free" should be easy...even though she's been infatuated with one of the ghostly residents since childhood. All she has to do is conduct a sham of an investigation for a couple days and convince the three siblings to move on to the after life...or lie. She never counted on the sexy absentee owner showing up, moving in and getting chummy with her family!When Marcus Van Buren finds out his "ex"secretary/best friend hires an amateur to rid his ancestors from his mansion, he finds himself on the doorstep of the very property he never wanted to see again and intends to sell. Dealings with Daisy never go as planed either. For a first novel, CB Scott is off to a fabulous start. SCANDALOUS SPIRITS was such a fun (and funny!) read! A contemporary novel, the story has a very solid paranormal element involving the ghosts who are from the roaring 20's.Every time the two come together, sparks fly. Marcus is frustrated because Daisy has a fascination with his dead grandfather and can't help his growing attraction to the amateur ghostbuster. Bound and determined to show Ms Malone that not all the Van Buren men are philandering rakes, Marcus finds himself suddenly doing things he never thought possible.I loved Daisy. Her hiking boots made me laugh. But even though she conceals a pretty shocking secret as to why she has a hard time with Marcus, I still found her inner strength added humor to most of her conversations with him. (Think someone to used to saying what is on her mind, but generally at the wrong moment). Then there is the equipment to get rid of the ghosts...that she hardly knows how to use. Her family is a hoot, it's a tough choice between her sister Jill, and mother (who totally decks the house and yard for the holidays) as to which family member made me laugh more. ...And finally, then there are the ghosts... While each of them has their own enduring qualities and Daisy is obsessed with Jonas, I really think Izzy (Isadore) is my favorite. She is like a petulant child with a crush on Rufus, and not getting anything she wants!SCANDALOUS SPIRITS is an all around terrific novel. It has everything, great laughing material, stuff that will touch your heart and maybe make you cry (okay, I cried). The end is perfect and gives you a couple surprises as well! I can't recommend this story enough!

Daisy Malone has been hired by Marcus Van Buren to certify the family estate free of ghosts. A prospective buyer is phobic about them even though he intends to demolish the old mansion. Daisy needs the money and is willing to certify the house, even though she knows that it is indeed haunted. The only problem is the ghosts, and they have no intention of either hiding or leaving!I really enjoyed this fast moving ghost romance. The characters are very well drawn and vivid, especially the ghosts. Daisy's family is alot of fun and the plot fast moving and interesting.

In Atlantic City, the three Van Buren siblings (Jonas, Isadore, and James) died when inebriated and they drove off the road into the nearby water. For the last seventy years they have haunted the family home at Laguna Vista, but the last decade has been boring, as no one has resided in the house. The ghosts know they are somewhat at fault with their pranks that have kept their descendants away.One of their relatives Marcus Van Buren hires novice ghostbuster Daisy Malone to certify that Laguna Vista is ghost free so he can get rid of this mausoleum. Her family needs the money, but ethics and knowing spirits live there provide Daisy with a moral dilemma. As three worried apparitions play matchmaker, Daisy and Marcus fall in love, but does this couple have a ghost of a chance to make a permanent relationship last when they disagree about the existence of Jonas, Isadore, and James?The key to what makes SCANDALOUS SPIRITS so delightful a novel that paranormal romance fans will want to read is the strong cast. The lead couple and the ghostly support players seem real so that the audience believes in the magic of love and the authenticity of sprightly spirits. Surprisingly Jonas faces an angst-laden decision that will endear him even more to readers and showcase the abilities of C.B. Scott to convert the surreal into feeling so real.Harriet Klausner

Rarely have I enjoyed a debut book as much as I did Scandalous Spirits. Fast moving and flat-out funny, the action draws you in at the same time that the characters make you laugh out loud. Daisy and Marcus are to die-for. Daisy's family members are as charming as they are quirky and Marcus's right-hand-man Rufus is so sexy, you'll be as thrilled as I am that he's getting his own book.I rarely read paranormals, but I heard so much positive buzz about this book that I decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad I did. The Van Buren ghosts are a trio you'll never forget. The author does a great job with their 1920s lingo and style. You'll find yourself falling for them as much as you do for the modern day hero and heroine.If Scandalous Spirits is any indication, CB Scott is an author with amazing fresh, lively storytelling talent. Lucky for us that more books are on their way!