It Takes a Psychic

Another great story on Harmony. Jayne keep writing about Harmony and the dust bunnies. I continue to enjoy this imaginary world.

IT TAKES A PSYCHIC (Ghost Hunter Book #17) by Jayne Castle is another exciting and fun addition to the Ghost Hunter series. All these books can be read as standalone paranormal romances, but this one does tie back to People in Glass Houses, Book #16 with the heroines of both stories being sisters.Para-archeologist Leona Griffin is still riding the wave of her celebrity from her recent discoveries in the Underworld when she is asked to authenticate items at a meeting for membership in a secretive organization. From the moment she arrives, she has a bad feeling about this group, especially when the final object for her to authenticate is the infamous Old World object Pandora’s Box.Oliver Rancourt is also at the meeting and has an interest in Pandora’s Box. While the other attendees all seem to ignore him, Leona not only sees him, but feels he is watching her. And she is right. Oliver has a unique ability to blend in and seem to disappear, which is perfect for retrieving his stolen property, but Leona’s ability to see him has intrigued him.When Leona tries to make a discrete exit, she discovers a dead server wearing the symbol of a dangerous cult around her neck. Before she can alert anyone, a police raid occurs. Oliver shows up at her side and rather than be arrested, they slip away. Oliver has Pandora’s Box, which he tells Leona was stolen from him and when they open it, it has, in addition to its original contents, a strange golden pyramid inside.Leona and Oliver work together to uncover secrets about the long dead cult leader and the illegal paranormal experiments. The attraction grows between the two, but they are both hiding secrets about their psychic profiles. The answer to questions about Leona and her sister’s past may be within reach, but can Oliver and Leona stay alive to find them.I wait anxiously for each new installment in this long running series. Not only for a fun, intriguing new pair of romantic protagonists, but also for the new dustbunny. Roxy and her blue fascinator did not disappoint. There was a good amount of heat and chemistry between Leona and Oliver that grew believably over the course of the story, and even though there is sexual intercourse, it is a smaller part of this story than in other books in this series. These books are always a great mash-up of paranormal romance, mystery, and adventure in Harmony.I highly recommend this addition to the series and would recommend the entire series to anyone. Long live dustbunnies!

Always a fantastic read from this author. Knocked it out of the park! You can't help but love those dust bunnies.

Leona Griffin is a para-archeologist at the top of career thanks to a recent discovery in the Underworld. An elite organization is using her to authenticate artifacts sent in by aspiring members. The event is being held at a fancy reception where she realizes that one of the relics is an Old-World object known as Pandora's Box. She's fascinated, but someone else is also interested in the box. Oliver Rancourt has a unique talent, it's said he's a man you never see coming. As soon as Leona sees him she knows she shouldn't underestimate him. As she's trying to discreetly leave the reception, Leona comes across the body of a waiter who's wearing the symbol of a dangerous cult, but before she can call anyone a police raid sends the reception into disarray. She and Oliver escape together, a decision that plays a role in her getting fired. Now working together, Leona and Oliver pursue an investigation that sends them to the small town of Lost Creek. There the locals are obsessed with an old legend about a cult leader who died long ago and was involved in illicit paranormal experiments. There's danger all around them, but Leona knows the real danger is the attraction between her and Oliver.Jayne Castle/Jayne Ann Krentz is one of my all-time favorite authors whose books are an absolute can't-miss. I especially love the Harmony books and the dust bunnies. The book's very well-written as is usual with Jayne's books. The main characters are believable, likable, and well-rounded while Roxy the dust bunny is especially lovable. I was hooked on this captivating book from beginning to end and simply didn't want to put it down. This story was so intriguing, full of magic, mystery, suspense, and romance. This book and the Harmony series take you into another world where the characters have psychic abilities yet there are still "real" relationships, those of family, friendship, and romance. I thoroughly loved this book and look forward to returning to Harmony. I highly recommend both book and series.

The constant twists and turns in this book kept me glued to it, was involved in plot constantly so it was hard to put down.