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Contemporary Romance
Collide: A Short Romance
Can one serendipitous night change the course of two broken lives?
Sean keeps his promises, no matter how painful. Each year on his late brother's birthday, he rides the High Roller observation wheel—just as they had together years before. But this time, a mysterious girl from the library impulsively joins his pod.
Zadie is no stranger to loss and pain. A rare condition dashed her dreams of being an artist. Now she longs for human connection and acts on instinct when she sees Sean alone. What begins as a whimsical deed sparks an undeniable attraction.
Over the course of thirty minutes in the neon glow of Las Vegas, their tragic pasts collide with hope for the future. Will the loneliness that engulfs Sean and Zadie dissipate by the time they reach the ground? Or will the light inside finally guide them home?
Testimonials
What Readers are Saying about the Ghosted Series
NetGalley reviewer
“A little paranormal + a little hedgehog = the cutest book to get you in the mood for spooky season!”
Negalley Reviewer
An exciting, fun, and gentle cozy mystery with lots of cool paranormal elements. The author creates a fantastic world set in New Orleans, with sleuths, ghosts, and a talking hedgehog! I loved the main character, Paige, and her circle of friends — it's one of the things I love most about cozy mysteries, how the sleuths often form a found family of hilarious and smart people. The elderly ghost grandma is THE BEST.
Author of the Coffee Lovers Mysteries and Eat, Pray, Hex
“A winner from the start! New Orleans, an app to communicate with ghosts, a cute little hedgehog, what's not to love? Original and satisfying. Can't wait for more of this series.”
NetGalley Reviewer
“This novel was everything that I hoped it would be! There was suspense, hilarity, quirky minor characters, a villainous underground society, and even a bit of a love story mixed in. I was drawn into the novel from page one and finished reading it in two days. If you’re looking for a fun and fast-paced cozy mystery, this is definitely one to read!”
NetGalley reviewer
“After reading only a few chapters of this unique cozy mystery I knew I was going to love it! Paige and her friends have quickly become favorites and I can't wait to see what case Paige will be solving next...It kept me endlessly entertained from page one, and I really loved all the characters... Especially Auguste... I mean a talking hedgehog, what could be cuter? he even has his own set of little booties!!”
NetGalley Reviewer
“Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Jessica Arden is a fantastic, funny cozy mystery that is Veronica Mars meets Ghost Whisperer….Overall, Once Ghosted, Twice Shy is a great paranormal cozy mystery that will appeal to anyone looking for a light-hearted mystery with a side of magic. For me, this book was perfect, and I loved the original aspects of the book. If you're a fan of cozy mysteries in general, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in September!”
NetGalley Reviewer
“Fun story, fun characters. Highly recommend.”
NetGalley Reviewer
“Delightful cozy mystery with an original premise. Ghosts, a special app, New Orleans, a secret society, and an adorable speaking hedgehog named Auguste. Need I say more. If you are a fan of cozy mysteries then you should definitely read this one. Looking forward to more adventures with Paige and her friends.”