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Haunting Ellie
(Previously titled "Till the End of Time")
A certain kind of magic...
With her beautiful home and her dreams of success crushed beneath a devastating earthquake, Elizabeth Fitzgerald kisses L.A. goodbye and escapes to middle-of-nowhere Montana and the B&B her brother convinced her would be the answer to all her prayers. Little did she know that the inn she purchased sight unseen, is not only a crumbling ruin... but is haunted to boot!
Ruggedly sexy Jonathan Winchester, mayor of Sapphire, Montana, doesn't believe in ghosts, thank heavens! He’s arrogant and annoying, but he’s the only one for miles around willing to help Ellie rebuild the old hotel. Although his shameless, hungry-eyed gaze could easily knock her off her feet, she’s been burned by one too many men in her life, and she won’t let it happen again.
Jon’s not a man to let stubbornness stand in his way. When he wants something, he goes after it--and this time he’s set his sights on the West Coast beauty, even though she’s too involved with his unscrupulous cousin and more concerned with the plight of the inn's restless, lovelorn spirit than with Jon's yearning heart. He can deal with his cousin, and he doesn’t believe there’s a ghost haunting Ellie. What he does know is that he can win the stunning beauty over, once he locks her into his embrace.
... More than a century earlier, two lovers were wronged by fate - and it will take a special magic to reunite them. Together - though they don't know it yet - Jon and Ellie can generate that magic. And perhaps they'll have enough left over to start a blaze of their own.
A certain kind of magic...
With her beautiful home and her dreams of success crushed beneath a devastating earthquake, Elizabeth Fitzgerald kisses L.A. goodbye and escapes to middle-of-nowhere Montana and the B&B her brother convinced her would be the answer to all her prayers. Little did she know that the inn she purchased sight unseen, is not only a crumbling ruin... but is haunted to boot!
Ruggedly sexy Jonathan Winchester, mayor of Sapphire, Montana, doesn't believe in ghosts, thank heavens! He’s arrogant and annoying, but he’s the only one for miles around willing to help Ellie rebuild the old hotel. Although his shameless, hungry-eyed gaze could easily knock her off her feet, she’s been burned by one too many men in her life, and she won’t let it happen again.
Jon’s not a man to let stubbornness stand in his way. When he wants something, he goes after it--and this time he’s set his sights on the West Coast beauty, even though she’s too involved with his unscrupulous cousin and more concerned with the plight of the inn's restless, lovelorn spirit than with Jon's yearning heart. He can deal with his cousin, and he doesn’t believe there’s a ghost haunting Ellie. What he does know is that he can win the stunning beauty over, once he locks her into his embrace.
... More than a century earlier, two lovers were wronged by fate - and it will take a special magic to reunite them. Together - though they don't know it yet - Jon and Ellie can generate that magic. And perhaps they'll have enough left over to start a blaze of their own.
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 1997
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Patti Berg
31 books67 followersAlways a romantic, Patti Berg spent her childhood dreaming about being whisked away by a knight in shining armor, a devil-may-care swashbuckler, s sheik on a shiny black stallion, or a broad-shouldered cowboy with a Stetson tilted low on his brow. Now she spends her days making up stories where her heroes do whatever she wants them to.
Patti lives in Northern California with her husband, Rob.
Patti lives in Northern California with her husband, Rob.
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October 26, 2013aka: haunting Ellie
November 20, 2013
Free is not always a very good price!
Boring drivel. Stupid, repetitive, to much crying, hand wringing, a boring ghost, poachers. Lack luster romance, yeah I didn't like it.
Boring drivel. Stupid, repetitive, to much crying, hand wringing, a boring ghost, poachers. Lack luster romance, yeah I didn't like it.
November 1, 2013
Pretty lame book.
March 9, 2017
What did I think of the book? I thought it was a keeper. It does have a HEA. Both in the real world and ghost world. I had trouble putting the book down to go to bed, that's why I stayed up until 7:30 in the morning to see how the author brought about the Happily Ever After. I soaked a couple of men's handkerchiefs with my tears.
November 30, 2013
I read this in the spirit of Halloween a couple of months ago and enjoyed it. It is a contemporary romance with pronounced paranormal features. Ellie has escaped L A for a remote Montana town where she has purchased an ancient hotel which she hopes to turn into a B & B. She soon discovers the hotel is haunted by a 100 year old ghost who is imprisoned within the hotel and he cannot supernaturally escape its confines. She encouters bossy, arrogant but sexy Jonathan Winchester, the only man willing to help her remodel the hotel. Ellie is unwittingly involved with Jon's unscrupulous cousin in this business deal. The Ghost is simply amazing in this story and his restless soul hides a hideous crime that was committed against him a century's past and he cannot rest until he clears his name. Only Ellie and Jon can help him but sinister forces contend to keep the secret locked away. The plot is a bit on the improbable side but since it is a ghost story I supposed that is to be expected. The mystery unfolds very slowly but the book is still a page-turner and full of the intense sexual heat that Ellie and Jon generate in each other. This title, I believe, is only available in Kindle format.
December 27, 2013
OMG!!! I never thought I would like a book with a ghost in it, but this story got my attention at the very beginning and I couldn't put it down!! It is SOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOD!!!! I was laughing and crying and ticked off and so happy while reading this story. You have suspense, romance, mystery, intrigue,danger...so many things to keep you turning the pages! Patti Berg will definitely be on my favorite authors list now!!! I will be adding to my collection today!!!! Awesome Job, Patti!!!!! ;)
January 21, 2016
I absolutely loved this book! What a great story!! Captured my attention from the first and held it right through the entire book! The characters were wonderful, and I really don't have a bad thing to say about this book. It's a keeper for me, and I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes ghost stories, and a bit of sexy stuff to boot (pardon the pun), which you'll get when you read the book! Will definitely check out more of this author!
May 31, 2013
Oh Patti, you did it again...I loved this story. I love your tender touch with the characters, the ability to make me believe in the unbelievable, to want to be there sharing their story and their trip into their world. Thanks, loved it!
January 24, 2015
While I really enjoyed the storyline and its many twists and turns, the cover nearly kept me from reading Haunting Ellie. The story was much more than a formulaic romance novel. The cover detracts from reaching a wider audience that would appreciate the tale.
October 31, 2013
This is a great read.
November 19, 2013
loved it
to-read-third
December 25, 2013Aka, haunting ellie
January 2, 2015
Well written. Great mystery and love/ghost story.
September 24, 2015
A happy haunting.
I often think about my ancestors and this book had an awesome way of discovery and understanding. Excellent read for men or women.
I often think about my ancestors and this book had an awesome way of discovery and understanding. Excellent read for men or women.
November 29, 2011
This book was ok.. It wasn't really much of what I am used to.
October 31, 2013
that was really good. enjoyed the book
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