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Eyre House
When eighteen-year-old orphan Evan Richardson signed up to work at Eyre House, on the sleepy tourist getaway of Edisto Island, SC, he never expected to find himself dodging ghosts. But Eyre House seems to have more than its fair share of things that go bump in the night, and most of them seem to surround his employer’s daughter.
Back from her freshman year of college, Ginny Eyre is dangerous from word one. She’s a bad girl with ghosts of her own, and trouble seems to follow her everywhere she goes. But living or dead, trouble isn’t just stalking Ginny. When her ex-boyfriend is found murdered in the pool, Evan knows he’s got two choices – figure out what’s going on, or become the next ghost to haunt Ginny Eyre.
Back from her freshman year of college, Ginny Eyre is dangerous from word one. She’s a bad girl with ghosts of her own, and trouble seems to follow her everywhere she goes. But living or dead, trouble isn’t just stalking Ginny. When her ex-boyfriend is found murdered in the pool, Evan knows he’s got two choices – figure out what’s going on, or become the next ghost to haunt Ginny Eyre.
308 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2013
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Caitlin Greer
2 books21 followersCait writes YA and NA stories that range from sci-fi and fantasy (because she loves making worlds and things up), to contemporary (because she kind of sort of fell into it and discovered she’s not half bad). Her best friends growing up were the combined works of Robin McKinley, Madeleine L'Engle, Anne McCaffrey, Andre Norton, and too many others to mention.
She drives a Jeep, loves the outdoors, takes pictures of everything she can, and writes obsessively. A martial artist and a former teacher, Cait is owned by two cats who started out incredibly small, and are now incredibly huge.
She currently live in Utah, but Virginia will always be home.
She drives a Jeep, loves the outdoors, takes pictures of everything she can, and writes obsessively. A martial artist and a former teacher, Cait is owned by two cats who started out incredibly small, and are now incredibly huge.
She currently live in Utah, but Virginia will always be home.
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January 18, 2018
Nice guys are sexy too. I read so many hot jerk books that I forget how sexy a good guy can be. There is a reason we fall for nice guys in real life, and reading about Evan reminded me of that. I loved seeing everything from his perspective. The male point of view was a refreshing change, especially when it's a guy I liked right from the beginning. The author did something here that was different from how I've read male perspectives before. Either the guy thinks about sex constantly, or his sex drive is not mentioned. Evan, however, is a red-blooded male without being portrayed as ready to screw every attractive girl in sight. Ginny is actually the one who is obsessed with sex. I liked her confidence and flirtatiousness, because there are so few female characters written that way without having the bitchy role in the story. I also liked how her vulnerabilities were revealed as the story progressed.
This book was very atmospheric, and the setting was a big part of the story. When Evan was riding his motorcycle through the rain, I could envision it like a movie in my mind. I could picture the house and the grounds in the darkness, and the fog settling over the island the next day. The chill, and then the humidity and heat. I could feel it all as I read this book. Also, this is the first gothic book I've read that contained sex scenes without losing the atmosphere of the story. I always wished for sex scenes whenever I read the sexually charged old gothic romances, but getting my wish turned out to somehow derail the modern ones until now. I'd love to see this author write more gothics, because she really has a talent for it.
This book was very atmospheric, and the setting was a big part of the story. When Evan was riding his motorcycle through the rain, I could envision it like a movie in my mind. I could picture the house and the grounds in the darkness, and the fog settling over the island the next day. The chill, and then the humidity and heat. I could feel it all as I read this book. Also, this is the first gothic book I've read that contained sex scenes without losing the atmosphere of the story. I always wished for sex scenes whenever I read the sexually charged old gothic romances, but getting my wish turned out to somehow derail the modern ones until now. I'd love to see this author write more gothics, because she really has a talent for it.
June 13, 2013
Evan is a badassed yet good-hearted nineteen-year-old with nothing to his name but the shirt on his back, the vintage motorcycle between his legs, and a gig working as a handyman at the famed Eyre House Bed and Breakfast in balmy Edisto Island. He's a hard worker and is focused on keeping his head in the game of working hard and making a respectable life for himself after years as an orphan in the foster system...until Virginia Jane Eyre, daughter of the B&B's owner, sexy Southern Royalty, and one hundred percent hot and looking for trouble of the boy-catching variety.
Ginny goes through boys like tissue, and has her sights set on laying claim Evan and his tattooed muscles. After a brief period of fighting his attraction, Evan resigns himself to giving in - that is, until the Island's ghosts appear to be dead-set against it. It turns out that Ginny's problems run much deeper than her addiction to playing catch and release.
Rest assured, EYRE HOUSE ends in a happily-ever-after, but getting there, like going for a spin on Evan's motorcycle, is one hell of a ride.
Told in an incredibly authentic male voice, EYRE HOUSE is an unorthodox, yet sleek update that keeps everything the original Jane Eyre became famous for - mystery, suspense, romance, and a stunningly multifaceted story of redemption. I promise that Evan and Ginny and their twisty, messed-up, beautiful story will continue to haunt you in the best way possible, long after you've finished reading.
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Evan and Ginny's story tugs you through a heart-rending ride of romance and self-discovery. Mysterious, suspenseful, sexy, and redemptive, EYRE HOUSE is a beautiful retelling that will keep haunting you long after you've finished reading.
~ Amazon/B&N Bestselling Author Alessandra Thomas
Ginny goes through boys like tissue, and has her sights set on laying claim Evan and his tattooed muscles. After a brief period of fighting his attraction, Evan resigns himself to giving in - that is, until the Island's ghosts appear to be dead-set against it. It turns out that Ginny's problems run much deeper than her addiction to playing catch and release.
Rest assured, EYRE HOUSE ends in a happily-ever-after, but getting there, like going for a spin on Evan's motorcycle, is one hell of a ride.
Told in an incredibly authentic male voice, EYRE HOUSE is an unorthodox, yet sleek update that keeps everything the original Jane Eyre became famous for - mystery, suspense, romance, and a stunningly multifaceted story of redemption. I promise that Evan and Ginny and their twisty, messed-up, beautiful story will continue to haunt you in the best way possible, long after you've finished reading.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Evan and Ginny's story tugs you through a heart-rending ride of romance and self-discovery. Mysterious, suspenseful, sexy, and redemptive, EYRE HOUSE is a beautiful retelling that will keep haunting you long after you've finished reading.
~ Amazon/B&N Bestselling Author Alessandra Thomas
June 15, 2013
Goodreads asks, "What did you think?"
Well, Goodreads, I will *try* to formulate words, but bear with me. This may turn into a gush fest.
[I received an e-ARC of EYRE HOUSE for review purposes from the author.]
I am completely in love with EYRE HOUSE, and head over heels for Evan Richardson. WOW! What a wonderful male lead! Evan is sexy and strong, and not at all abusive or mean--the tattooed, motorcycle riding bad-boy with a rough past and a heart of pure gold that EVERY woman can swoon over.
Ginny is a fractured heroine with secrets of her own, and a wall ten-miles high surrounding her heart. But Evan sees through the facade, and as he chips pieces of her mask away, he slowly breaks down her walls, giving the readers a sense of the true beauty that lies within Ginny Eyre--a beauty Evan believed in from the get-go.
The story was so well constructed that I was left guessing for the majority of the book. The plot was well thought-out and the writing was beautiful. I have no complaints. Stellar story, PERFECT fictional boyfriend, plenty of twists and turns, lovable side characters, and enough Southern heat to make me wish I was back in New Orleans. Every mention of Spanish moss had me swooning for the beauty of the South, and the steamy sensuality only that special kind of humidity can bring.
After reading EASY and WARM BODIES at the beginning of 2013, and obsessing over both, I worried I wouldn't find another book that could move me as much. EYRE HOUSE has earned a place right there next to some of my favorites. I laughed, I cried, I even gasped once or twice--and loudly, at that!
I was so sad to reach the end of EYRE HOUSE, and can't wait to read more from Caitlin Greer.
Well, Goodreads, I will *try* to formulate words, but bear with me. This may turn into a gush fest.
[I received an e-ARC of EYRE HOUSE for review purposes from the author.]
I am completely in love with EYRE HOUSE, and head over heels for Evan Richardson. WOW! What a wonderful male lead! Evan is sexy and strong, and not at all abusive or mean--the tattooed, motorcycle riding bad-boy with a rough past and a heart of pure gold that EVERY woman can swoon over.
Ginny is a fractured heroine with secrets of her own, and a wall ten-miles high surrounding her heart. But Evan sees through the facade, and as he chips pieces of her mask away, he slowly breaks down her walls, giving the readers a sense of the true beauty that lies within Ginny Eyre--a beauty Evan believed in from the get-go.
The story was so well constructed that I was left guessing for the majority of the book. The plot was well thought-out and the writing was beautiful. I have no complaints. Stellar story, PERFECT fictional boyfriend, plenty of twists and turns, lovable side characters, and enough Southern heat to make me wish I was back in New Orleans. Every mention of Spanish moss had me swooning for the beauty of the South, and the steamy sensuality only that special kind of humidity can bring.
After reading EASY and WARM BODIES at the beginning of 2013, and obsessing over both, I worried I wouldn't find another book that could move me as much. EYRE HOUSE has earned a place right there next to some of my favorites. I laughed, I cried, I even gasped once or twice--and loudly, at that!
I was so sad to reach the end of EYRE HOUSE, and can't wait to read more from Caitlin Greer.
June 11, 2013
First, wow.
Second, WOW!
A refreshing NA told from a (HOT) boy point of view. Evan looks like your typical bad boy (did I mention HOT?), but there's much more to him. I loved his interactions with Ginny and I cheered for them ... and got all teary because of them. And I loved Ms. Catherine too - a different mother from what we usually see. She's strong, caring, very active on her daughter's life, and all around a great woman.
I don't want to include any spoiler about the twists, but I can tell you this book is a page-turner that kept me guessing until the very end!
Second, WOW!
A refreshing NA told from a (HOT) boy point of view. Evan looks like your typical bad boy (did I mention HOT?), but there's much more to him. I loved his interactions with Ginny and I cheered for them ... and got all teary because of them. And I loved Ms. Catherine too - a different mother from what we usually see. She's strong, caring, very active on her daughter's life, and all around a great woman.
I don't want to include any spoiler about the twists, but I can tell you this book is a page-turner that kept me guessing until the very end!
April 22, 2016
Oh, goodness. I was completely intrigued by the sound of a retelling of Jane Eyre in which the roles were reversed, but this really didn't deliver. My main problem, I think, was Ginny. I think she was meant to come across as flirty and confident, but to me she was just irritating and pushy, and a little bit sexual assault-y. For the first eighty or so pages of the book, Evan repeatedly asks her to stop touching him, but she continues to do so, running her hands up under his shirt and across his stomach and back time and time again.
This made it impossible for me to find their relationship appealing or swoon-worthy at all, which made the increasingly repetitive sex scenes (have these two ever even heard of foreplay?? Because two minutes of kissing, then jumping straight to penetration seems like a recipe for pain) less steamy and more painful to read. I found myself distracted time and again by awkward phrases like "I kissed the back of her jaw" or "My hand slid up the skin of her back" that pulled me out of the story and made me giggle awkwardly.
I liked the non-relationship parts of the story a little more - the paranormal side of things (while it ultimately proved to be not what it seemed) was sufficiently creepy, and the setting worked well. I worked out quite early in the story who the villain of the piece would be, and the constant use of the nickname 'sugar' drove me bonkers. It made Ginny seem at times more like Evan's mother than his girlfriend, which was a little odd.
Look, I've read worse things in the past year. And it did at least give me plenty of unexpected laughs due to some awkward phrasing. So...yeah.
This made it impossible for me to find their relationship appealing or swoon-worthy at all, which made the increasingly repetitive sex scenes (have these two ever even heard of foreplay?? Because two minutes of kissing, then jumping straight to penetration seems like a recipe for pain) less steamy and more painful to read. I found myself distracted time and again by awkward phrases like "I kissed the back of her jaw" or "My hand slid up the skin of her back" that pulled me out of the story and made me giggle awkwardly.
I liked the non-relationship parts of the story a little more - the paranormal side of things (while it ultimately proved to be not what it seemed) was sufficiently creepy, and the setting worked well. I worked out quite early in the story who the villain of the piece would be, and the constant use of the nickname 'sugar' drove me bonkers. It made Ginny seem at times more like Evan's mother than his girlfriend, which was a little odd.
Look, I've read worse things in the past year. And it did at least give me plenty of unexpected laughs due to some awkward phrasing. So...yeah.
May 19, 2013
I liked this book because the characters were fresh and interesting. The male lead , Evan, is intriguing. He grew up in the foster system, but stayed out of trouble. Ginny, the female lead, grew up with money, but has such sadness in her past. I loved how they both needed one another and they saved one another.
The love scenes in this book are hot. That is all there is to it. They are very well written and let's just say you "feel" what the characters are feeling.
I was kept on my toes throughout this book because there is also a mysterious villain. I was very scared and creeped out at parts. I like books that let me experience many emotions and this one delivered. Great job!
The love scenes in this book are hot. That is all there is to it. They are very well written and let's just say you "feel" what the characters are feeling.
I was kept on my toes throughout this book because there is also a mysterious villain. I was very scared and creeped out at parts. I like books that let me experience many emotions and this one delivered. Great job!
June 17, 2013
It's harder for NA to stand out as more and more are released.
This one does.
This book is atmospheric and hot. Greer is equally adept at creeping you out and turning you on, which should possibly make me worry but I can't force myself to give a crap because this book rocks.
Fresh from the get-go with a MALE POV, Eyre House will have you wondering what happens next, and happily turning the pages until it's way past your bedtime.
Do NOT miss this book. Get it.
This one does.
This book is atmospheric and hot. Greer is equally adept at creeping you out and turning you on, which should possibly make me worry but I can't force myself to give a crap because this book rocks.
Fresh from the get-go with a MALE POV, Eyre House will have you wondering what happens next, and happily turning the pages until it's way past your bedtime.
Do NOT miss this book. Get it.
August 21, 2013
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Once upon a time, a while ago, Caitlin Greer was a terrible tease.
See, Cait was taking her grrrrrand old time to do the cover reveal for her upcoming book, Eyre House. It was very mean.
You may have figured out by now that when it comes to books, I have approximately no patience for waiting for anything ever.
So when Cait did the cover reveal (and I drooled in envy, as one does) and I wanted to read Eyre House right freaking away.
So I pouted and eyelash fluttered, and God bless Cait, she sent me an eARC of Eyre House to read and brag about to y'all if I like it.
Y'all?
Be jealous.
Eyre House is the reimagining of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre.
Evan Richardson is an 18-year-old orphan, which means he's now free of the foster care system. Hired to work at the Eyre House on Edisto Island, Evan's plan is to work for the summer and get the hell out of Dodge.
What Evan doesn't expect is Ginny- His boss's daughter. His every wet dream.
'Ginny Eyre goes through guys like tissue. She don't take no for an answer, and she'll rip your heart out when she's through. I think Jamie's death cut such a big hole in her, she don't know how to fill it.' loc 322 eARC
Evan has enough to worry about with Ginny being very up front about wanting him, her being boss's daughter and all, and then things start happening around the Eyre House that make Evan wonder if all the ghost stories everyone is telling are true.
Like stabbings and murder and mysterious threatening notes.
And now Evan is thrown in the middle of a summer job that's a lot more than he thought it would be- and the relationship with Ginny, which although she won't admit it, he knows is something more than just a summer fling.
Thoughts & Feelings from the Peanut Gallery:
And I thought I loved the South before. Uh uh.
This was a perfect combination of mystery, old South, and some summer lovin.
If Scarlett O'Hara would have shown up in the middle and started singing Grease's Summer Lovin'.... Well, it would have been weird, but that's kind of went down.
You know how people say if x and y had a baby it would be whoever?
Imma starting a new trend.
If Gone With The Wind, Jane Eyre, Grease, and the mystery section in my library got together and had some motorcycle sex, you would have a nice baby Eyre House.
Okay, that sounded better in my head.
But anyway!
Evan.
Hiiiiii Evannnnn.
People? Y'all need to stop writing such magnificent male characters because my list of Book Boys I Like has reached harem levels of cray cray.
'for a bad boy, you're really kind of...straight-laced.'
'Maybe I'm not the bad boy you think I am.' loc 647 eARC
Aaaaaaaaaah.
*fans self*
Dressed as a bad boy, complete with the rough past, motorcycle and tattoo.
Secretly a charming, well mannered, good hearted boy who is all kinds of sexy.
And motorcycle sex.
Laaaaaalalalalalaaaaa.
Eyre House is told from Evan's point of view, which was fascinating. It's rare that you find a NA written from the male point of view only, and it was a refreshing change.
Ginny.
Oh, Ginny, Ginny, Ginny.
The psychologist in me wanted to pull out the therapy couch almost immediately for her, but Evan, God bless his soul, kicked ass, took names, and dealt with it all.
Ginny uses sex to distract herself from the many many complications that seem to show up in her life. She's flawed and vulnerable and hurt, and she wears her I'm okay mask like a champ. The girl has a backbone of steel, and a marshmallow heart, which is a fabulous combination.
Ms. Catherine, her mama, is also on the butt-kickin-team of Southern ladies.
Will I ruin the end for you?
No.
I'm not THAT horrible.
But let's just say the surprises kept a coming, and I was hanging on to my figurative seat (I was reading on my bed, not a seat. I was hanging by my pillows? Sounds weird.) until the end.
Should you read it?
Why, of course y'all should! (to be read in the thickest southern drawl you can attempt)
Eyre House is being released July 2013, and I will definitely remind you then, but for now, toddle on over to Goodreads and add it to your TBR pile.
(JULY 9 UPDATE: IT'S HERE!!!! CLICKY CLICK AND PURCHASE YOURSELF SOME EYRE HOUSE.) Then make yourself a note to make sure you have sweet tea ready for release day. It would be a perfect combo.
Hmmm. Should I start book and food/beverage pairings?
Perhaps.
So!
Eyre House+sweet tea (spiked if you like)+Benne seed cookies.
Praise the Good Lord.
And, as always, go find Cait and say hi. And tell her how much you're looking forward to that southern summer literary goodness.
But hands off Evan, he's mine.
Once upon a time, a while ago, Caitlin Greer was a terrible tease.
See, Cait was taking her grrrrrand old time to do the cover reveal for her upcoming book, Eyre House. It was very mean.
You may have figured out by now that when it comes to books, I have approximately no patience for waiting for anything ever.
So when Cait did the cover reveal (and I drooled in envy, as one does) and I wanted to read Eyre House right freaking away.
So I pouted and eyelash fluttered, and God bless Cait, she sent me an eARC of Eyre House to read and brag about to y'all if I like it.
Y'all?
Be jealous.
Eyre House is the reimagining of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre.
Evan Richardson is an 18-year-old orphan, which means he's now free of the foster care system. Hired to work at the Eyre House on Edisto Island, Evan's plan is to work for the summer and get the hell out of Dodge.
What Evan doesn't expect is Ginny- His boss's daughter. His every wet dream.
'Ginny Eyre goes through guys like tissue. She don't take no for an answer, and she'll rip your heart out when she's through. I think Jamie's death cut such a big hole in her, she don't know how to fill it.' loc 322 eARC
Evan has enough to worry about with Ginny being very up front about wanting him, her being boss's daughter and all, and then things start happening around the Eyre House that make Evan wonder if all the ghost stories everyone is telling are true.
Like stabbings and murder and mysterious threatening notes.
And now Evan is thrown in the middle of a summer job that's a lot more than he thought it would be- and the relationship with Ginny, which although she won't admit it, he knows is something more than just a summer fling.
Thoughts & Feelings from the Peanut Gallery:
And I thought I loved the South before. Uh uh.
This was a perfect combination of mystery, old South, and some summer lovin.
If Scarlett O'Hara would have shown up in the middle and started singing Grease's Summer Lovin'.... Well, it would have been weird, but that's kind of went down.
You know how people say if x and y had a baby it would be whoever?
Imma starting a new trend.
If Gone With The Wind, Jane Eyre, Grease, and the mystery section in my library got together and had some motorcycle sex, you would have a nice baby Eyre House.
Okay, that sounded better in my head.
But anyway!
Evan.
Hiiiiii Evannnnn.
People? Y'all need to stop writing such magnificent male characters because my list of Book Boys I Like has reached harem levels of cray cray.
'for a bad boy, you're really kind of...straight-laced.'
'Maybe I'm not the bad boy you think I am.' loc 647 eARC
Aaaaaaaaaah.
*fans self*
Dressed as a bad boy, complete with the rough past, motorcycle and tattoo.
Secretly a charming, well mannered, good hearted boy who is all kinds of sexy.
And motorcycle sex.
Laaaaaalalalalalaaaaa.
Eyre House is told from Evan's point of view, which was fascinating. It's rare that you find a NA written from the male point of view only, and it was a refreshing change.
Ginny.
Oh, Ginny, Ginny, Ginny.
The psychologist in me wanted to pull out the therapy couch almost immediately for her, but Evan, God bless his soul, kicked ass, took names, and dealt with it all.
Ginny uses sex to distract herself from the many many complications that seem to show up in her life. She's flawed and vulnerable and hurt, and she wears her I'm okay mask like a champ. The girl has a backbone of steel, and a marshmallow heart, which is a fabulous combination.
Ms. Catherine, her mama, is also on the butt-kickin-team of Southern ladies.
Will I ruin the end for you?
No.
I'm not THAT horrible.
But let's just say the surprises kept a coming, and I was hanging on to my figurative seat (I was reading on my bed, not a seat. I was hanging by my pillows? Sounds weird.) until the end.
Should you read it?
Why, of course y'all should! (to be read in the thickest southern drawl you can attempt)
Eyre House is being released July 2013, and I will definitely remind you then, but for now, toddle on over to Goodreads and add it to your TBR pile.
(JULY 9 UPDATE: IT'S HERE!!!! CLICKY CLICK AND PURCHASE YOURSELF SOME EYRE HOUSE.) Then make yourself a note to make sure you have sweet tea ready for release day. It would be a perfect combo.
Hmmm. Should I start book and food/beverage pairings?
Perhaps.
So!
Eyre House+sweet tea (spiked if you like)+Benne seed cookies.
Praise the Good Lord.
And, as always, go find Cait and say hi. And tell her how much you're looking forward to that southern summer literary goodness.
But hands off Evan, he's mine.
August 6, 2013
When Eyre House first landed on my radar a few weeks ago, I knew I had to read it. Not only did I LOVE the cover, but also I thought the premise sounded awesome. Ghosts, an eerie setting, and a murder mystery....what's not to love about that? Unfortunately, I didn't end up enjoying this one nearly as much as I had hoped I would.
Eyre House begins the story of Evan Richardson. Fresh out of the foster care system, Even plans to spend his summer working at the Eyre House. At first sight, the Eyre House is exactly the type of home he's wished for his entire life. With warm, welcoming people, a room to himself, and plenty to keep him busy, he's content with his new life. There's one tiny glitch, though, in the form of Ginny, his boss's daughter. Flirty and charming, Ginny is the type of girl no guy can deny, and for good reason. However, Evan knows no good will come from hooking up with her, especially with her love them and leave them policy. Everything begins to change, though, when Ginny's and Evan's lives are threatened by a dark, possibly supernatural force.
To start with, I'm going to talk about the aspects I did enjoy about Eyre House, and one of those was the setting. I loved reading about Edisto Island, SC. From the Eyre House to the ruins to the beach, Caitlin painted vivid, detailed portraits of the whole island, which allowed for the setting to jump off the page and come to life. I especially loved when the island's past stories and tales where intertwined with what was currently occurring. Another aspect I liked was the premise. This book is a retelling of Jane Eyre, and it was cool to see the different parallels between the two.
However, where this book feel short for me was within the execution of the premise as well as the characters.
In the premise area, I wish more of the book focused on the ghostly happenings as well as the murder mystery instead of the lackluster romance between Evan and Ginny. I felt that those two parts where oftentimes just thrown to the wayside, and even at the end, everything was quickly summed up with some closure, but I still felt like something was missing....development perhaps. The romance between Ginny and Evan, the main focus of the book, just didn't do it for me. I didn't find it particularly believable. Plus I never could really see a clear connection between the two. It seemed like a random matching, and even as the book progressed and they spent more time together, it never seemed like a real spark occurred between them.
As for the characters, they were okay for the most part. Evan was a likable guy, and I loved seeing his life turn around for him. However, I didn't particularly like Ginny. I felt for her, I really did, but she was just too whiny and secretive for me. I hated how she continually hide important things from Evan, as it allowed for annoyance to form rather than suspense. The variety of other characters introduced were interesting, though.
While containing great potential, Eyre House failed to deliver what I had been hoping for. However, if it seems like something you may be interested in, give it a try. Maybe you'll be able to see something I didn't.
Grade: C
Eyre House begins the story of Evan Richardson. Fresh out of the foster care system, Even plans to spend his summer working at the Eyre House. At first sight, the Eyre House is exactly the type of home he's wished for his entire life. With warm, welcoming people, a room to himself, and plenty to keep him busy, he's content with his new life. There's one tiny glitch, though, in the form of Ginny, his boss's daughter. Flirty and charming, Ginny is the type of girl no guy can deny, and for good reason. However, Evan knows no good will come from hooking up with her, especially with her love them and leave them policy. Everything begins to change, though, when Ginny's and Evan's lives are threatened by a dark, possibly supernatural force.
To start with, I'm going to talk about the aspects I did enjoy about Eyre House, and one of those was the setting. I loved reading about Edisto Island, SC. From the Eyre House to the ruins to the beach, Caitlin painted vivid, detailed portraits of the whole island, which allowed for the setting to jump off the page and come to life. I especially loved when the island's past stories and tales where intertwined with what was currently occurring. Another aspect I liked was the premise. This book is a retelling of Jane Eyre, and it was cool to see the different parallels between the two.
However, where this book feel short for me was within the execution of the premise as well as the characters.
In the premise area, I wish more of the book focused on the ghostly happenings as well as the murder mystery instead of the lackluster romance between Evan and Ginny. I felt that those two parts where oftentimes just thrown to the wayside, and even at the end, everything was quickly summed up with some closure, but I still felt like something was missing....development perhaps. The romance between Ginny and Evan, the main focus of the book, just didn't do it for me. I didn't find it particularly believable. Plus I never could really see a clear connection between the two. It seemed like a random matching, and even as the book progressed and they spent more time together, it never seemed like a real spark occurred between them.
As for the characters, they were okay for the most part. Evan was a likable guy, and I loved seeing his life turn around for him. However, I didn't particularly like Ginny. I felt for her, I really did, but she was just too whiny and secretive for me. I hated how she continually hide important things from Evan, as it allowed for annoyance to form rather than suspense. The variety of other characters introduced were interesting, though.
While containing great potential, Eyre House failed to deliver what I had been hoping for. However, if it seems like something you may be interested in, give it a try. Maybe you'll be able to see something I didn't.
Grade: C
June 21, 2013
The characters..
Eyre House is a New Adult/Gothic Contemporary read that recasts the story of Jane Eyre and it was good! I loved that the book is told from character Evan Richardson’s point of view, the swoonworthy, tattooed ridden, supposed bad boy with the painful and unfortunate past that pretty much holds the entire story together on his own.. in my opinion. Evan is unfairly judged by his tattoo and his motorcycle and the instability that surrounds him, but really he’s just a decent man with a huge heart that is trying to pick up the pieces of his life, and that’s how he ends up at Eyre House. Wait.. Did I mention how sexy he is? No? My bad. OMG. He’s delicious! He’s such a strong and well constructed character.. Bravo Caitlin! Love him!
Ginny Eyre is the story’s heroine and the daughter of Evan’s new boss at Eyre house, and I unfortunately could not connect with her at all. She drove me crazy actually. I wanted to love her, I really did, but as the book went on, I just got more and more irritated with her instead. Now Ginny isn’t your typical girl.. she’s feisty and a bit reckless and will mostly stop at nothing to get what she wants. She lives with a tragic past and harbors many secrets and I felt for her, but I just didn’t care for the way she interacted with Evan. I don’t want to spoil anything so I won’t really elaborate, but I thought she seemed a bit fake at times, immature and just too forward for my liking. For half of the book, I almost felt like she was only after Evan to prove her character, not because she felt something for him beyond the physical and that bothered me especially since I knew there were moments of genuine, palpable feelings between them. I just wish Ginny’s character could of been a bit more down to earth.. I think it would of made her more relateable.
The romance and Creepiness Factors..
Alright, so I may have not loved Ms. Eyre the way I did Evan, but that aside, there’s no denying that these two had some serious chemistry. Evan cannot resist Ginny and Ginny loves to distract Evan, especially when it comes to all the ghostly (and non ghostly) incidents that keep happening at Eyre House. Before I get into talking about haunted houses and all that, let me say this about the romance awesomeness of the story.. REVIVING HIS BIKE’S ENGINE *DURING* NAUGHTY TIME?!? Holy freakin’ hell. Definitely one of the hottest scenes I’ve ever read. Seriously. Combustive.
I LOVED that the author was able to combine a passionate romance with some dark and creepy elements and end up with a story that kept you flipping through the pages to find out what happens next! It’s honestly been a long time since I’ve read a book that had me interestingly spooked as I tried to guess where the storyline was going. It was great! The book isn’t scary by any means, but there’s some unexplained events and hushed whispers of the past that keep occurring in Eyre House and it’ll definitely keep you on your toes as you read!
Overall thoughts..
Eyre House is a great tale with a fresh take on an old classic story. I enjoyed this book and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more of Caitlin Greer’s writing in the future!
Eyre House is a New Adult/Gothic Contemporary read that recasts the story of Jane Eyre and it was good! I loved that the book is told from character Evan Richardson’s point of view, the swoonworthy, tattooed ridden, supposed bad boy with the painful and unfortunate past that pretty much holds the entire story together on his own.. in my opinion. Evan is unfairly judged by his tattoo and his motorcycle and the instability that surrounds him, but really he’s just a decent man with a huge heart that is trying to pick up the pieces of his life, and that’s how he ends up at Eyre House. Wait.. Did I mention how sexy he is? No? My bad. OMG. He’s delicious! He’s such a strong and well constructed character.. Bravo Caitlin! Love him!
Ginny Eyre is the story’s heroine and the daughter of Evan’s new boss at Eyre house, and I unfortunately could not connect with her at all. She drove me crazy actually. I wanted to love her, I really did, but as the book went on, I just got more and more irritated with her instead. Now Ginny isn’t your typical girl.. she’s feisty and a bit reckless and will mostly stop at nothing to get what she wants. She lives with a tragic past and harbors many secrets and I felt for her, but I just didn’t care for the way she interacted with Evan. I don’t want to spoil anything so I won’t really elaborate, but I thought she seemed a bit fake at times, immature and just too forward for my liking. For half of the book, I almost felt like she was only after Evan to prove her character, not because she felt something for him beyond the physical and that bothered me especially since I knew there were moments of genuine, palpable feelings between them. I just wish Ginny’s character could of been a bit more down to earth.. I think it would of made her more relateable.
The romance and Creepiness Factors..
Alright, so I may have not loved Ms. Eyre the way I did Evan, but that aside, there’s no denying that these two had some serious chemistry. Evan cannot resist Ginny and Ginny loves to distract Evan, especially when it comes to all the ghostly (and non ghostly) incidents that keep happening at Eyre House. Before I get into talking about haunted houses and all that, let me say this about the romance awesomeness of the story.. REVIVING HIS BIKE’S ENGINE *DURING* NAUGHTY TIME?!? Holy freakin’ hell. Definitely one of the hottest scenes I’ve ever read. Seriously. Combustive.
I LOVED that the author was able to combine a passionate romance with some dark and creepy elements and end up with a story that kept you flipping through the pages to find out what happens next! It’s honestly been a long time since I’ve read a book that had me interestingly spooked as I tried to guess where the storyline was going. It was great! The book isn’t scary by any means, but there’s some unexplained events and hushed whispers of the past that keep occurring in Eyre House and it’ll definitely keep you on your toes as you read!
Overall thoughts..
Eyre House is a great tale with a fresh take on an old classic story. I enjoyed this book and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more of Caitlin Greer’s writing in the future!
July 10, 2013
I'm always excited to read Jane Eyre derived fiction. Always! And what's really interesting here is the gender role reversal in Evan Richardson being the orphan and the one being paid the salary. But it's clever because power dynamics shift a lot between Ginny and Evan. And because this is from Evan's point of view, the story seemed much more gritty and realistic than I think it would have been had it been from Ginny's point of view, which gave an interesting perspective on the subservient position Evan found himself in. When it comes to the romance in this story, I felt like it was a bit of a let down. The emotional connection that grew between them was often sidelined by flirting and sex scenes which started to get repetitive. I wanted to read about them getting to know each other more.
The mystery was very much unpredicatable for me - even when I was already thinking it would be along the lines of Jane Eyre! I loved that aspect, and the paranormal sort of things that kept happened made me wonder if this story might take an entirely new direction. The characters were the main focus of the story though, and the minor characters and the subplot with Ginny's father showed more about Ginny than I felt she showed herself. It was difficult to get to know her and really feel emotionally invested in her. I liked that Ginny fought so hard to keep her secrets, but in the end I wondered why she was so set on keeping them, when things were actually revealed. Her character was sadly not very clear to me.
I liked Evan's down-to-earth, hardened, sensible voice and the way the South was depicted (though I have never been there, it sounded so very appealing) and the ingenuity in the story telling provided some twists and turns I definitely was not expecting. Although the romance let me down, I think this is a very intelligent reworking of Jane Eyre with more than a few surprises, and great for fans of the New Adult genre.
I received this book from the publisher or author for a fair and honest review. I was not compensated for this review.
The mystery was very much unpredicatable for me - even when I was already thinking it would be along the lines of Jane Eyre! I loved that aspect, and the paranormal sort of things that kept happened made me wonder if this story might take an entirely new direction. The characters were the main focus of the story though, and the minor characters and the subplot with Ginny's father showed more about Ginny than I felt she showed herself. It was difficult to get to know her and really feel emotionally invested in her. I liked that Ginny fought so hard to keep her secrets, but in the end I wondered why she was so set on keeping them, when things were actually revealed. Her character was sadly not very clear to me.
I liked Evan's down-to-earth, hardened, sensible voice and the way the South was depicted (though I have never been there, it sounded so very appealing) and the ingenuity in the story telling provided some twists and turns I definitely was not expecting. Although the romance let me down, I think this is a very intelligent reworking of Jane Eyre with more than a few surprises, and great for fans of the New Adult genre.
I received this book from the publisher or author for a fair and honest review. I was not compensated for this review.
October 13, 2013
Eyre House is the second book by Caitlin Greer that I've read, and I have to say this was a very interesting NA retting of Jane Eyre!
We have a Jane Eyre by name and a Mr Rochester, and we have a disparity of social status, and there's strange happenings and family secrets and talks of ghosts, but Cait takes all this and crafts her own story twisting things differently and offering a very entertaining story that stands on its own even without the references to the original story.
Evan Richardson is an 18 year old orphan that has been living in the system, going from foster home to foster home, but since he's now a legal adult he can try to make his own path. He finds a job working in Eyre House during the summer and what he expects will be a good job to stay out trouble and save some money to figure what to do with his future turns into a very complicated summer.
He has to deal with a house full of ghost stories, the daughter of the owner Ginny Eyre that won't take no for an answer, her father, her ex-boyfriend and all the issues that a difference on social status can bring.
Evan sounds like a very realistic male POV, and the way he deals with the issues he faces given his past is quite realistic. Ginny is not as unbearble and you would have expected given her social status, but her way of dealing with what she doesn't like and how good she is at denial, well it grated a bit on my nerves, but it gave a very good excuse to some well done steamy scenes!
Eyre House a bit of everything, ghost stories, romance of the steamy variety, swoony moments and enough intrigue to have a bit of a thriller to it. There's betrayal, murder, unexpected good fortune and some trepidant action towards the end.
All in all, a very entertaining read, well deserving of 3.5 stars.
We have a Jane Eyre by name and a Mr Rochester, and we have a disparity of social status, and there's strange happenings and family secrets and talks of ghosts, but Cait takes all this and crafts her own story twisting things differently and offering a very entertaining story that stands on its own even without the references to the original story.
Evan Richardson is an 18 year old orphan that has been living in the system, going from foster home to foster home, but since he's now a legal adult he can try to make his own path. He finds a job working in Eyre House during the summer and what he expects will be a good job to stay out trouble and save some money to figure what to do with his future turns into a very complicated summer.
He has to deal with a house full of ghost stories, the daughter of the owner Ginny Eyre that won't take no for an answer, her father, her ex-boyfriend and all the issues that a difference on social status can bring.
Evan sounds like a very realistic male POV, and the way he deals with the issues he faces given his past is quite realistic. Ginny is not as unbearble and you would have expected given her social status, but her way of dealing with what she doesn't like and how good she is at denial, well it grated a bit on my nerves, but it gave a very good excuse to some well done steamy scenes!
Eyre House a bit of everything, ghost stories, romance of the steamy variety, swoony moments and enough intrigue to have a bit of a thriller to it. There's betrayal, murder, unexpected good fortune and some trepidant action towards the end.
All in all, a very entertaining read, well deserving of 3.5 stars.
August 1, 2013
(I received this book for free as part of Goodreads First Reads giveaways).
(This review may contain spoilers).
Although this book was quite enjoyable to read, I felt that it didn't spend enough time on the mystery. Most of the events of the book were about Ginny and Evan sleeping together.
I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't very much to do with the paranormal in the book. I did like Evan's character, but I really didn't like Ginny at all. Her constant mood swings came close to making me dizzy - and I didn't like the fact that she was so pushy, to the point that she clearly wasn't going to drop it.
I did notice quite a lot of repetitiveness in the book, particularly with the amount of characters who used the endearment 'sugar' and 'Lord'. I also noticed several errors in the book - not a whole lot, but a few.
I wasn't surprised at who was responsible for what was going on. I have to say, it wasn't that much of a twist. Then again, I normally don't assume the most obvious person is always the culprit.
I liked the ghost tour, but I was a bit disappointed that the detailed legend didn't play any more of a part in the book. This book read very much more like a romance with only hints of a mystery. I also couldn't really differentiate between Ginny's two friends, who seemed about the same as Blanche.
I did like Ginny's mother, though her attitude towards Ginny and Evan did confuse me a bit at times. Also, although I liked the ending, it did all seem a bit convenient.
I'm afraid I didn't like this book quite as much as I thought I would. I wouldn't mind giving other books by this author a try, though.
(This review may contain spoilers).
Although this book was quite enjoyable to read, I felt that it didn't spend enough time on the mystery. Most of the events of the book were about Ginny and Evan sleeping together.
I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't very much to do with the paranormal in the book. I did like Evan's character, but I really didn't like Ginny at all. Her constant mood swings came close to making me dizzy - and I didn't like the fact that she was so pushy, to the point that she clearly wasn't going to drop it.
I did notice quite a lot of repetitiveness in the book, particularly with the amount of characters who used the endearment 'sugar' and 'Lord'. I also noticed several errors in the book - not a whole lot, but a few.
I wasn't surprised at who was responsible for what was going on. I have to say, it wasn't that much of a twist. Then again, I normally don't assume the most obvious person is always the culprit.
I liked the ghost tour, but I was a bit disappointed that the detailed legend didn't play any more of a part in the book. This book read very much more like a romance with only hints of a mystery. I also couldn't really differentiate between Ginny's two friends, who seemed about the same as Blanche.
I did like Ginny's mother, though her attitude towards Ginny and Evan did confuse me a bit at times. Also, although I liked the ending, it did all seem a bit convenient.
I'm afraid I didn't like this book quite as much as I thought I would. I wouldn't mind giving other books by this author a try, though.
August 2, 2013
I was lucky enough to receive a copy of Eyre House through the First Reads Giveaway program. I am very glad that I did. I've never read Jane Eyre, so any comparisons to the original story were lost on me, but as a stand-alone novel, I quite enjoyed it. The characters are not the typical romance characters I have come to expect, to the point where I was often angry at them for something they were doing, or not doing as the case may be. But the story moves quickly, and while I eventually figured it out, I had several guess as to the outcome of the book as I was reading. Just a heads up, there is quite a bit of sex in this book. Some of it feels contrived, scenes that are in there just for the sake of sexiness, but there is another component to these scenes regarding the characters and their development. The way Evan and Ginny use sex in the book says a lot about their characters, though it gets a little repetitive.
All in all, I enjoyed the book, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a spooky/love/mystery story.
All in all, I enjoyed the book, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a spooky/love/mystery story.
July 9, 2013
Eyre House is a modern re-telling of Jane Eyre, but with a twist. This time around Jane is 19 year old Evan Richardson, an orphan and all around good guy. But when he falls in love with Ginny, the sexy heiress to a Southern dynasty, everything changes. No longer content to just get by, Evan has to choose whether to let Ginny in, or let her go. But Ginny's not going to give this bad boy up without a fight.
This is one of those books that is sweet and hot and amazingly romantic. Full of southern Gothic suspense and characterization that makes you fall in love with Evan and Ginny immediately, I couldn't put this one down. And when the two of them are together, oh my. The sparks just fly.
This happily ever after had me grinning at the last page and ready to read it again, just to relive the romance and sexiness Greer has created in this retelling. Even if you've never read Jane Eyre, you're going to love this one! It's a haunting, beautiful story and I highly recommend it!
This is one of those books that is sweet and hot and amazingly romantic. Full of southern Gothic suspense and characterization that makes you fall in love with Evan and Ginny immediately, I couldn't put this one down. And when the two of them are together, oh my. The sparks just fly.
This happily ever after had me grinning at the last page and ready to read it again, just to relive the romance and sexiness Greer has created in this retelling. Even if you've never read Jane Eyre, you're going to love this one! It's a haunting, beautiful story and I highly recommend it!
June 11, 2013
What an exciting, wild ride. The New Adult wave is sweeping readers off their feet, and Eyre House definitely isn’t shy with its intentions. The book kicks off with orphan Evan starting a new job at Eyre House on an island rife with ghosts and ruins. In all honesty, the setting of this book was my favorite thing, and I loved getting to know the famed southern hospitality I’ve heard of and only seen in the movies. Though some day(I’m allowed to dream, right?).
This is such an atmospheric novel, and the cast did a lot to add to it. Evan appears to be the bad boy he is not, and I loved the contrast between what he looks like and was perceived as, and his actual laid back, non-confrontational personality. It was a nice change of pace and my foray into NA hasn’t been a disappointment.
If you’re in the mood for something steamy and intense, this is definitely for you.
This is such an atmospheric novel, and the cast did a lot to add to it. Evan appears to be the bad boy he is not, and I loved the contrast between what he looks like and was perceived as, and his actual laid back, non-confrontational personality. It was a nice change of pace and my foray into NA hasn’t been a disappointment.
If you’re in the mood for something steamy and intense, this is definitely for you.
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July 22, 2013I admit that I am a total wimp when it comes to ghost stories, and I had to abandon this around page 100 because, well, it was creeping me out beyond belief. I now go out of my way to avoid ghost stories and horror movies because my imagination goes into overdrive, but I wanted to read this to support Cait and the writing is great- if you are a fan of Southern Gothic creep, this is the book for you! It is completely full of atmosphere and I loved how the house was as much a character in the book as anyone else. If you are a wussy wuss like me, you'll be listening hard for creaks in your attic:) So basically, this review has no bearing on the quality of the book and in fact, probably speaks to it because if it wasn't so intentionally creepy I'd be reading on!
November 25, 2013
The only thing I could find wrong with this book is that it had to end. It will keep you no the edge of your seat trying to figure out what will happen next. You will want to keep turning the pages to find out who the bad guy really is. I did not want to put this book down to do anything. There is a nice love story going on along with the mystery. I just loved Evan he was such a good guy and always the hero.He had a bad childhood but he never let it bring him down.All I can say is read this book if you get the chance.You will be glad you did!!
August 2, 2014
I just couldn't finish it. Bad writing, replete with Southern cliches, weak story line and a wishy washy identity. The style kept wavering between bad romance with a smattering of Nicholas Sparks, Hammer House of Horror and little orphan Annie, or in this case Evan. Not my cup of tea, or perhaps I'm too old for this genre?
July 2, 2013
I loved everything about this book. It was a retelling (brownie points) but it was also fresh and original and I really really love that it was from Evan's POV. It was sweet, sexy and dude. I need to find these cookies. Seriously, just read it.
July 16, 2013
I just couldn't get past the nickname sugar. Just no. The story was alright.
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