Emma Hopkins, a recently divorced chimney sweep, takes on a big job in Brooklyn Heights helping to restore an old home. When she knocks down a wall of a bricked up fireplace she discovers a skeleton that's likely been in there since 1888. Of course, while still in shock from the discovery, the general contractor shows up. This was not at all how their first meeting was supposed to go.
Ryan Atkinson is a general contractor. He has just started renovating and restoring an old brownstone, when a chimney sweep he hired finds a skeleton in the fireplace. This is the first job he has taken in Brooklyn Heights in 5 years, he wasn't sure he was ready, now he's sure he wasn't. Work on the project is halted until the cops finish their investigation.
Ruby Van Leer was finally free of the fireplace. Before her death Ruby used a special gift to help unite soul mates. She chooses to stay in the brownstone instead of going into the light upon her release. She wants to help Emma and Ryan. This won't be an easy task though. Ruby is not the only spirit residing in the brownstone. The other spirit, Hilary, has every intention of keeping Emma and Ryan apart.
Ryan and Emma work together to try to piece together who's skeleton they found in the fireplace. They also want to figure out what happened to her that resulted in her being encased in the fireplace. They have many obstacles to overcome, including a malevolent spirit who wants them to leave her house alone.
This book was an incredible read. Trying to solve a murder over 100 years old, overcoming personal loss and tragedy, romance, and ghost hunting all wrapped up in one amazing story. I was so emotionally invested in it that there were times I just wanted to yell at the characters. Tell them things like "open your eyes", "don't be such a fool", or "it's right there". I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries, paranormal, or romances.
I voluntarily received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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