People in Glass Houses

Ghost Hunters #16

by Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz (Aka)

Dive into the alien world of Harmony in this new novel by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Castle.

His name is Joshua Knight. Once a respected explorer, the press now calls him the Tarnished Knight. He took the fall for a disaster in the Underworld that destroyed his career. The devastating event occurred in the newly discovered sector known as Glass House—a maze of crystal that is rumored to conceal powerful Alien antiquities. The rest of the Hollister Expedition team disappeared and are presumed dead.

Whatever happened down in the tunnels scrambled Josh’s psychic senses and his memories, but he’s determined to uncover the truth. Labeled delusional and paranoid, he retreats to an abandoned mansion in the desert, a house filled with mirrors. Now a recluse, Josh spends his days trying to discover the secrets in the looking glasses that cover the walls. He knows he is running out of time.

Talented, ambitious crystal artist Molly Griffin is shocked to learn that the Tarnished Knight has been located. She drops everything and heads for the mansion to find Josh, confident she can help him regain control of his shattered senses. She has no choice—he is the key to finding her sister, Leona, a member of the vanished expedition team. Josh reluctantly allows her to stay one night but there are two rules: she must not go down into the basement, and she must not uncover the mirrors that have been draped.

But her only hope for finding her sister is to break the rules…

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal, Science Fiction Fantasy, Fiction, Magic, Speculative Fiction

313 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 7, 2024

About the author

The author of over 40 consecutive New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense, often with a psychic and paranormal twist, in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 30 million copies of her books in print.

She earned a B.A. in History from the University of California at Santa Cruz and went on to obtain a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University in California. Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian in both academic and corporate libraries.

Ms. Krentz is married and lives with her husband, Frank, in Seattle, Washington.

Pseudonyms:
Jayne Ann Krentz
Amanda Quick
Stephanie James
Jayne Bentley
Jayne Taylor
Amanda Glass

Reviews

[Linden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Molly and Leona were growing up in an orphanage as sisters, though they technically weren't related. When they were adopted by the Griffin moms, they had a happy upbringing. Now adults, Molly works with crystals and Leona's a para-archeologist on a mission. But Leona's missing, and Molly is forced to asked Joshua, a man who escaped from a local asylum, for help. Turns out he is really a skilled navigator, and just needs Molly's help to get his life back together. Excitement, romance, betrayal, and great world building are all here in this Harmony novel--and Jayne Castle has kindly introduced us to a wonderfully entertaining character, the adorable dust bunny Newton.

[♥Rachel♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Molly Griffin’s sister, Leona, has gone missing from the underground Hollister Expedition and Molly’s determined to find her. When she discovers the location of Joshua Knight, the navigator of the lost expedition she heads out to find him and piece together what happened and how to rescue her sister. However, Joshua has no memory of what happened.

People in Glass Houses takes place in Jayne Castle’s fun, futuristic world of Harmony. People came from Earth after interstellar travel opened up, and those who colonized ended up with paranormal abilities awakened by the planet’s energy.

Both Joshua and Molly have paranormal abilities they use to help solve the mystery and end up getting close and of course falling for each other. This is a low angst romance, with the majority of the conflict coming from the mystery and danger they encounter trying to look for Leona.

I think my favorite part of the story is Newton, the dust bunny! He could go from full on “adorable mode” to “sleeked out” and ready for a fight on a dime!

This was a fun combination of romance, humor, sci-fi with paranormal elements mixed in. The story is part of a larger series, but the story works well on its own and Ms. Castle does a nice job introducing and explaining the world of Harmony in the prologue.

A copy was kindly provided by Berkley in exchange for an honest review.

["Avonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

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PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES (A Ghost Hunters/Harmony Novel Book #17) by Jayne Castle is an action filled paranormal/urban fantasy romantic suspense return to the world of Harmony and this story returns to Illusion City and the Underworld tunnels. I anxiously wait for each new book in this series to once again immerse myself in the Harmony worldbuilding, each new couple and of course, the dust bunnies.

Joshua Knight is a renowned navigator in the Underworld. On his latest trip into the tunnels, he reappears on the surface without any other members of his expedition to the Glass House and has no memory of what occurred in the tunnels. With his reputation in tatters and everyone believing him to be delusional, he disappears to the mansion in the desert where the tunnels led him to the surface to hide from the world, but the mansion full of mirrors is not benign.

Molly Griffin has finally found her true talent as a crystal artist. Her talent and abilities have led her to be chosen to provide the crystal circle for the wedding of the year in Illusion City. As she prepares for the wedding, she discovers the location of the navigator who led the team, which included her sister, Leona Griffin, underground and has been lost for a month. She knows he is the key to locating her missing sister and she is willing to face anything to help him regain his memory and find her sister.

I always love returning to Harmony! The worldbuilding immerses me into a world I feel at home in as much as this reality. The paranormal abilities are interesting and believable to the environment, as well as dust bunnies that are as individual as the people they choose to befriend. I love the dust bunnies so much! Molly and Joshua may have some communication problems at first, but Molly has had to hide portions of her and her sister’s past for so long, trust is difficult. The suspense plot has a lot of action and many twists that kept me guessing to the end. Even though it is not a cliffhanger ending to this story, you discover an overall Ghost Hunters series arc plot is carrying over to the next book featuring Molly’s sister, Leona.

If you are looking for a paranormal series that has action, romance, paranormal abilities, humor, and dust bunnies, this will be perfect for you. I highly recommend this paranormal romantic suspense, this addition to the entire series, and this author!

[PlotTrysts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a longtime Jayne Castle reader. Amanda Quick was one of my first loves, and I only started reading contemporary romance by swapping to Jayne Ann Krentz when I finished all of the AQ's. So it makes sense that my first paranormal romances were Jayne Castle, JAK/AQ's PNR alter-ego. People in Glass Houses returns to Harmony, a completely different planet where humans don't use fossil fuels or electricity: instead, they use psychic powers as channeled through amber! (Also by "completely different planet" it's just contemporary America except for the psychic powers and some alien ruins. I don't mind, though.)

We've got Molly, a talented "crystal artist," and Josh, a psychic "navigator." Molly's sister just disappeared on an academic expedition into the underworld, and Josh is the only survivor. They team up to rescue the missing academics, and along the way they exorcise a haunted house, go to the wedding of the season, get double-crossed, and fall in love. Honestly it's all pretty par for the course for a Jayne Castle. If you like her books, you know exactly what to expect, and she delivers. If you have never read her books, you could probably pick this one up, but you might want to start a little earlier in the series! I'm basically addicted, so I had a great time.

This objective review is based on a complimentary copy of the novel.

[Mallory · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 16 in the Ghost Hunters series and I have to say it is a paranormal fantasy romance series that I enjoy quite a bit and find different than others of the genre. The dust bunnies alone make this book well worth reading. You can jump in anywhere in the series, but there is some continuity with characters so I would recommend starting sooner in the series than this one. Molly and her sister Leona were left orphaned as children and have been close their whole lives. When Leona and all of the members of the expedition she was on disappeared, all of them except for Joshua Knight who turned up with his psychic senses burnt out and no idea where he came from and no memory of what happened. Molly and her moms, who are private investigators, find where Joshua is and Molly and her dust bunny head out to find Joshua determined to find her sister and convinced he holds the key. Their investigation takes them in directions they couldn’t have expected and despite both of their efforts to deny them the chemistry between them is undeniable. Overall I gave this one 4.5 stars rounded up because any book with one of the dust bunnies is worth rounding up to me.

[☕️Kimberly (Caffeinated Reviewer) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Castle pulled me in with the tale of two orphans, a dust bunny, and Guild Hunter rescue. She then pulled us forward as crystal artist Molly Griffin, works on her most ambitious project yet, one that could make her career. A little murder, and finding out the moms have located the Tarnished Knight, have Molly setting things aside and traveling to the Glass House to confront Joshua Knight. Joshua is a talented navigator who lost her sister and the Hollister Expedition team in an uncharted underground tunnel.

Sparks fly when Joshua and Molly meet. He’s annoyed and wants her to leave. Honestly, he doesn’t think she’d survive a night in the house of mirrors, but Molly is full of surprises and soon the two are working together to find the lost team. I loved the back-and-forth banter, a sizzling “enemies to lovers'” tale combined with plenty of suspense, danger and alien woo-woo.

I liked Molly from the get go, and despite how gruff Joshua is, it’s easy to understand him and feel compassion. He was psi-burned and is also very talented, and did I mention stubborn. The two worked well together, and their chemistry felt genuine.

Of course, I adored Newton our dust bunny, who loves to eat chips, can sense danger and has excellent taste in people. Secondary characters from family to villains rounded out the story and grounded the characters.

Castle combined a great mystery with sizzling romance, powerful characters, family and humor, keeping me reading past my bedtime. It is unnecessary to read the books in order, as the author explains the world enough in each book. However, I recommend reading all of them! This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer

[Barb in Maryland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun romp from this author.
I really enjoy her books set on the alien planet Harmony--a nice blend of SF with major paranormal overtones of the psychic abilities variety.
I liked our tortured hero, Joshua Knight, and our determined heroine with a mission, Molly Griffin. They had a good chemistry together. Joshua was the explorer leading the Hollister Expedition (an academic group looking to examine newly discovered artifacts in the underground regions inhabited by the long-vanished aliens) when disaster struck. Joshua was the only one to make it back to the surface, severely disoriented, with his psychic senses totally fried. Molly wants to ask him a few questions as her sister Leona was a member of the vanished, presumed dead, Hollister team.
The mystery has some twists and turns, of course, as Joshua and Molly works to figure out just what happened.
The requisite dust bunny is a lively addition to the team. Newton has attached himself to Molly, who keeps him well-supplied with Zing Chips. (I am convinced that one reason the author keeps returning to Harmony is that she wants to keep playing with the dust bunnies).
It all ends well--baddies revealed and dealt with, romance headed for an HEA, Newton and fellow dust bunnies having a grand time with a case of individual bags of Zing Chips.
I'll be on hand for the next book, absolutely.

[Linniegayl · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this is the 16th book in the author's Ghost Hunters series, I believe it would stand on its own, as the author gives a bit of an introduction to the world fairly early on.

I especially liked the beginning of the book when Molly (the heroine of the book) and her "sister" Leone are children at an orphanage. it's clear they're adventurous and curious. The book was a bit slow for me at points in the "present" part of the story, when we spent a very long time with Molly and Joshua at a strange haunted house. It definitely picked up once they left and got to the city.

There's a clear setup for Leone's story towards the end of the book, as well as a revisit from a villain from an earlier book.

Overall, I would give this a B-/B, so am rounding up to 4 stars.

[Kate McMurry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another terrific paranormal romance set on the planet Harmony

Joshua Knight belongs to the rich and powerful Knight clan, who are highly respected as explorers in the mystical, green-quartz tunnels of the Underworld of the planet Harmony. Joshua is an off-the-chart explorer talent, who can find his way anywhere in the Underworld areas of Harmony, even without tuned amber, which is impossible for everyone else. Several weeks ago, he was leading the Hollister scientific expedition to a newly discovered sector known as Glass House, which is a maze of crystal that is rumored to conceal powerful Alien antiquities. Every member of the expedition except Josh disappeared and, after extensive unsuccessful efforts to recover them by multiple rescue teams, the searches have been called off, and the team has been declared as presumed dead.

The press has labeled Josh with the insulting title, Tarnished Knight, and his own family are ashamed of him, because the debacle has negatively affected their business prospects. Josh has no ability or desire to defend himself, because whatever happened to him down in the tunnels scrambled his psychic senses and caused amnesia, and during a brief stay in a parasych ward, the doctors labeled him delusional and paranoid. In spite of the enormous odds against him, Josh refuses to give up on finding out what happened to his team. In service of that mission, he has retreated to an abandoned mansion in the desert a few hours drive from Illusion Town (the Harmony version of Las Vegas, and the name of the sub-series of Ghost Hunters that this book is part of). Josh chose this isolated spot because it is through an opening within the mansion's basement that he exited the Underworld on the day his team vanished. The locals in the area near the mansion consider it both cursed and haunted, because the past three owners have died within it, and it is widely believed that the mansion itself murdered them. It is filled with eerie, psi-hot mirrors, and every night it is invaded with an equally psi-hot mist that enters the house through the basement's link to the Underworld.

Molly Griffin is an off-the-chart crystal talent who is able to assist people with troubling, psy-based emotional disturbances by entering their dreamscapes. She does that as a free, public service at a local youth center, but her income is derived from infusing specially tuned psi energy into beautiful crystal sculptures. Ever since the Hollister Expedition disappeared, she and her adoptive lesbian mothers, who are highly skilled private investigators, have been absolutely determined to figure out what happened to it, because Molly's beloved sister, Leona, is one of the para-archaeologists on the team. When her moms finally track down Josh, Molly drops everything and heads to the mysterious mansion to find him, because he is the key to rescuing Leona, whom Molly is convinced is still alive.

One of the things I found unusual and quite enjoyable in this particular GH novel is the two prequels, in which we meet Molly and Leona when they are 6 years old. The prequels are extremely well done and, in particular, involve dust bunnies in a wonderful way.

As one of JAK’s most devoted fans, I have read every book she has ever written. As is the case in all of her paranormal romances in the GH series—and all of her romantic-suspense novels as a whole—JAK offers an FMC and MMC who are a dynamic, crime-solving duo. Molly and Josh are equally brave and determined, and there is enthralling mental, emotional, and sexual chemistry between them. In every GH novel, JAK offers a cute and clever dust bunny, who is psychically bonded to either the FMC or the MMC. In this novel, the dust bunny, Newton, is attached to Molly.

I love absolutely everything about the GH books, and every couple of years I revisit the entire series in audiobook format. This particular book is narrated by the fabulously talented actor, Barbara Rosenblat, who has narrated Books 11-16 in the GH series (see below). Ms. Rosenblat is one of my all-time-favorite narrators. Her dramatic talent brings the story fully to life, and she is tremendously gifted at authentically portraying both male and female characters, of all ages.

For any fellow JAK fans who might find it of interest, I have provided below a list I made for myself of all of the novels in the Ghost Hunters series, which stretches across 25 years:

0.5. Bridal Jitters (1999)
1. After Dark (2000)
2. After Glow (2004)
3. Ghost Hunter (2006)
4. Silver Master (2007)
5. Dark Light (2008)
6. Obsidian Prey (2009)
7. Midnight Crystal (2010)
8. Canyons of Night (2011)
9. The Lost Night (2012)
10. Deception Cove (2013)
11. The Hot Zone (2014)
12. Siren's Call (2015)
13. Illusion Town (2016)
14. Guild Boss (2021)
15. Sweetwater and the Witch (2022)
16. People in Glass Houses (2024)

Note: JAK has indicated that there will be another Illusion Town novel with Leona as the FMC. Yay!!!

[LianaReads blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

"People in Glass Houses" by Jayne Castle is another captivating addition to the Harmony series, and as a long-time fan, I couldn't be more thrilled. Castle's skillful recap at the beginning sets the stage perfectly, instantly immersing readers into the familiar yet intriguing world of Harmony. Her storytelling prowess shines through, keeping me engaged and invested from start to finish.
Molly's determination to find her missing sister, Leona, is palpable, and her decision to trust the enigmatic Joshua Knight, despite his troubled past, adds layers of tension and suspense to the narrative. Castle expertly balances Molly's stubborn resolve with Joshua's guarded skepticism, resulting in a dynamic and entertaining duo. Their interactions are filled with witty banter and genuine chemistry, making them a joy to follow throughout the story.
The introduction of Newton, the charming dust bunny, adds an extra layer of whimsy to the tale, providing moments of levity amidst the mystery and danger. Castle's world-building continues to impress, seamlessly blending futuristic elements with paranormal intrigue.
For both longtime fans and newcomers alike, "People in Glass Houses" offers a fast-paced and enjoyable read that delivers on all fronts. With its engaging characters, thrilling plot twists, and vibrant setting, this book is sure to leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.

Very grateful to the publisher for this copy, opinions are my own

[Lynn Cahoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this trip to Harmony. Newton, the Dust Bunny was the star - as it should be. But I also loved the cold and distant hero and how the Fun House became its own character in the book. Now I have to get caught up on Jayne's books.

[Kathy Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The tenth science fiction romance set on Harmony was another excellent book in the series. Molly Griffin is determined to find her sister who was lost in the alien tunnels underground. She was part of the Hollister Expedition. Only the navigator - Josh Knight - managed to make it out alive. But he is psi-burned and has disappeared after escaping from a psychiatric hospital.

Molly is an artist who tunes crystal but her adopted mothers run a detective agency. They manage to track Josh down to a creepy old mansion made of fireglass and filled with tuned mirrors outside a small town. The house is built on a hot zone and filled with psychic influences.

Molly shows up, determined to help him get over his psi-burn so that he can find her missing sister. He's cranky and irritable; she's stubborn and determined. It's a match made in Harmony heaven. Or it would be if Molly believed in matches. She's keeping secrets that she feels make her ineligible for the Covenant Marriage that most on Harmony eventually enter.

Since Josh's mental problems after the ill-fated Hollister Expedition mean that he was dropped from the matchmaking agency who was looking for a covenant marriage for him, he isn't all that concerned about a future marriage either. He's much more interested in restoring his ruined reputation.

Teaming up - and using Molly's psychic talents to heal Josh's - is the only way that both will be able to get what they want. Luckily, Molly's dust bunny Newton is glad to go along for the ride as long as she keeps supplying the Zing Chips!

This was another excellent romance between two people who feel that they are well outside the norms for their culture. Both have strong powers that they feel the need to conceal from everyone until they learn to trust each other enough to share.

I enjoyed the witty banter, the dust bunny, and the adventure.

[Teri-K · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good story and nice enough follow-up to the previous one, as here we have the buildup to Gabe and Lucy's wedding. However, this story was very simple, with none of the twists and turns you expect from the series. I did like the two MCs, and her Moms. As always the dust bunnies added some humor. Unfortunately it was a pretty forgettable story, so much so that six months later I picked it up at the library and reread it, and didn't realize I'd read it before until I came here to make a note. So it's fine, but not one of the best.

NB - I've noticed this phenomenon with writers of long series when they get older. The stories get simpler and the characters less complex. They also seem to stop having feelings, or at least they don't show up on the page. I wonder if this is due to rushing, burning out, or something else?

[Stephanie Rivera · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another great installment of the Harmony verse and it references characters from Guild Boss since Molly is a crystal artist who is making a wedding piece for the Gabriel & Lucy and has the same villain that is still trying to find someone to work the vortex machine from the previous novel. I really enjoy this verse and while the books are formulaic they are such a fun read and the chemistry between the characters is always so great and they complement each other so well. I always love seeing all the different powers that all these characters can have and what they can do with them. All in all a fantastic fun read and I can’t wait for the next one.

Thanks to Berkley and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

[Desi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun, simplistic and lighthearted, good popcorn read

[Debrac2014 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun dust bunny story! Very entertaining!

[Kelsey Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Loving Molly from the get go. She is instantly relatable with a backstory that is realistic but interesting enough to keep you hooked.

Between Molly and Joshua there was plenty of miscommunication in their friendship. While frustrating, was absolutely needed to propel the plot forward due to Josh’s damaged senses and the need to repair the damage to find her missing sister.

Between Mollys determination and Joshua’s funny sense of humor, and the remaining cast of likable characters it has everything I love and more in a romance book, add in a touch of the supernatural? I’ve always been a fan of the supernatural and this only fueled it.

This is in the middle of a series, however, I had no problem jumping right in and having a general understanding of what was going on.

Thank you to Netgalley. Berkley Publishing and Jayne Castle for the eARC!

[Lauren · Rating 2 out of 5]

People in Glass Houses
2.5 Stars

Once the premier navigator leading teams into the Underworld catacombs of Harmony, Joshua Knight has retreated to an isolated mansion following a disastrous archeological expedition that resulted in the disappearance of an entire team. Molly Griffin is determined to locate the Tarnished Knight, believing that he is the only one who can help find her sister. However, someone is determined to stop Molly and Josh from finding the lost team.

Series note: This is book #16 in the series, and there are references to characters from book #14.

The Ghost Hunters series has been somewhat hit or miss for me. People in Glass Houses falls into the latter category primarily because there is nothing new in either the plot or the romance.

The storyline is full of repeated tropes and plot threads from previous books. In fact, the beginning is so similar to other books, I was convinced I'd read it before. Moreover, the mystery is predictable, and the villain is obvious.

Joshua and Molly's romance is also lackluster. They have no chemistry; their interactions are mechanical, and their dialogue is stilted. Only Newton, the adorable dust-bunny, adds some pep to their relationship (and earns the book another 0.5 star).

The next book focuses on Molly's sister, Leona, and will hopefully be an improvement.

[Lark of The Bookwyrm's Hoard · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 or 4 stars (I'm still debating.) I enjoyed it, but the pacing felt a little off; I felt like the point of highest tension came too early, and the actual identification and capture of the main villain fell a little flat. On the whole, though, it was fun. Full review to come.

Rereading 5/07/2025, so I can finally write that review.

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

People in glass houses
Imagine being kidnapped because you posses a psychic power that someone wants to experiment and you are the subject rather you and your sister. You are taken by this deranged psychopath and placed in a room that you cannot escape from but your sister finds a way to control the situation by contacting a private investigating company any your lives become meshed together with 2 moms who realize why you were taken. That’s the past in the present the situation is fire as your sister was part of an expedition that disappeared. Kidnapped or dead? Molly Griffin not only got a last time after leaving the orphanage but realized there was something unique about her and her sister and she’s on a quest to find her.


As the story moves ahead and Molly uses her skills and abilities to help Joshua find his talents and uses dreamscape as a tool, what you witness is amazing and allows readers to experience what he does and the ability to enter a persons dreams and see another person taking control of them. The mansion is scary and the heat builds up and the mist is inside and is so thick outside you can’t escape. As they get closer they realize that the answers they are searching for are in the Underworld and the dangers aside they go down deep and dark to find the Hollister team and the harsh revelations about who kidnapped them will come out later as other people are involved, who hired Mr. Invisible, who killed him and why was Joshua also a victim of a diabolical plot? Why was he fired? What happens when her sister and the team are found? What is the significance of the crystals and those created for the wedding? Good or bad energy as a result of the robbery?
The author takes Molly and Joshua down many roads in order to understand the mystery behind the mirrors, their power and how they controlled actions, memories, you won’t believe what else? As Molly and Joshua go back to the mansion one last time they are blindsided by a visitor who has other plans for them and the connection to the robbery, murder and a hidden deal that went south is revealed as the targets are Joshua and Molly. An ending that will keep you in suspense and even the positives will become uncertain when the author throws a twist and revelation you won’t expect. What is the significance of the Glass House? Who is hiding in plain sight? People in glass houses: let’s hope it doesn’t shatter more lives.
Fran Lewis just reviews

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started reading book 17 in this series, It Takes a Psychic. The author has a nice note at the beginning of the book that brings the reader up to speed on the world for this series. But it became clear quickly that book 16 and 17 went together. So I backed up to read this one first.

Set in a future where Harmony was easily accessed from Earth through a curtain that appeared and then a few years later disappeared. Harmony has alien power in crystals that have given humans psychic powers. The people that settled in Harmony developed a family centered society and after a few generations of people there is a full array of powers. Our story is full of mystery and secrets.

Molly's sister has disappeared and she will do whatever it takes to find her. The last person to see her was the guide that took her expedition into the underworld. Her talents help her convince Josh to help her. While this is the main focus of the story, there are several other side stories that fill out this book.

One of my favorite side stories is Newton. He's a dust bunny who loves zig chips. No doubt he makes the story. A new companion for Molly, he follows her everywhere. His expressive chortles shows his intelligence and readiness to help. He definitely helps and I enjoyed him very much.

The writing is well done with a good plot. I was drawn into the book and my interest continued as I read. The world is very interesting and easy to follow. The aliens have long since left and the world they created has lots of possibilities for good stories. I will definitely read more from this series.

Molly is a fun character with a family secret, a free spirit, and clear dating rules. Her family is strong and they support her completely. I did enjoy the two moms and their dedication to their two daughters. Josh is a broken man when Molly meets him. He tries very hard to push her out the door but Newton has something to say about that. I did enjoy these two together.

I will say that I would not call this a romance. Molly and Josh's relationship is clearly in the background. It happens as the mystery unfolds but it is never the center of the story. Josh will tell you he is not a romantic guy. Physical contact, touches, and stolen moments were not part of this story. Don't expect to swoon. But it may have been more genuine for it. Their relationship happened while they spend time together working on a common goal. They learned about each other and discovered that they cared about it each other.

Though this book is not an over the top read, it is a good and enjoyable read. I read it quickly and enjoyed it completely.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

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This is book 16 in Jayne Castle’s Ghost Hunters/Harmony series, but it can be read as as standalone, so don’t let that intimidate you.

This book opens with a couple of little girls who are playing on a swing set when one of them is kidnapped. While she is rescued almost immediately, when we fast forward to the present, we see that her kidnapping is still relevant.

Molly Griffin needs Joshua Knight. Her sister is missing and he is her only link, her only clue, her only hope. But the problem is that Joshua Knight doesn’t want to be found.

Joshua Knight was the leader for an academic archaeology team. He was to navigate them into the uncharted area called the Glass House, but that team has been missing for a month, and his mind is fractured. He somehow made it out of the alien tunnels alive, and in a weird abandoned house. But he can’t find the team, he can’t remember what happened, how he escaped, or why he’s alive when everyone else is presumed dead.

One of the missing archaeologists is Molly’s sister. And Molly’s convinced not only is her sister alive, but that she can help Joshua. So she hunts him down and it turns out that he lives in the weird abandoned house he woke up in. The house has its own unknown energy source and weird things happen, especially at night. The town is convinced the house is cursed so they give Joshua the house since he’s been staying there anyway. They just want it off their hands.

When Molly finds him, Joshua tries to push her away since he thinks the house is dangerous, and he’s not in his right mind. What he doesn’t know is that Molly is able to fix his fractured memory and burnt out talent.

This is a case of the two main characters being stronger together than apart, and I really love that. This author is always good about having strong and independent characters who compliment each other. There is always a fun pet dust bunny, and I really do love that aspect of this series. This book has the crazy weird house as its own character as well. If you haven’t read the Harmony/Ghost Hunters series, you’re in for a treat. This series is light, fun, and it’s something different out there in the realm of Paranormal Romance.

***ARC courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley

[Amanda Mercedes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Berkley for the gifted e-copy for review!

I was horrified when I learned this was book 16 because I was like oh no! I haven’t read any of the previous ones— but relieved when I learned they were standalones. And they are! I didn’t have any trouble following the story, though I feel I would have cared more about the world if I had read the others. The beginning does give you a bit of a backstory so you understand the setting.
I thought the world was intriguing, and Molly’s powers fascinating. I would have liked to see more of it.
The story had a fun vibe to it. Yes, it was about something rather serious — Molly’s sister went missing on an expedition and they’re lowkey being hunted because they have multiple powers and could be considered unstable. But the banter and thought patterns gave the story a humorous vibe, as did the animal sidekick companion. I adored Newton, and want my own dust bunny— not the ones under my couch.

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the paranormal side to her mystery / murder series. The characters are always intriguing, and the background involving an abandoned alien colony, and its fascinating underworld keeps me coming back for more adventures. Molly ‘s story was well plotted, and she was an equal match for Joshua Knight, who had strong talents of his own. The dust bunny is always a welcome addition to the story. The attraction by the two main characters was so fun, and romantic. The amount of respect, and trust in each other, and physical attraction made a strong base for their future. I look forward to her sister’s story, in her next book. I gave this a 5 star rating. The sexual content does not drown out the story, nor is it over done. It fits in perfectly with the book . I would recommend this series to others.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tuning Crystals

Set in the future the stories of Ghost Hunters, para psychology and a need for amber sound strange but having read all of Jayne Castles books its just an adventure in a different dimension! With a talent for tuning crystal Molly sets off too find her sister who us lost in the underground tunnels. her one hope of finding Leona is Joshua Knight a psi-burned navigator of the underworld. You just have to read the series to fully enjoy the stories and enter a new world that still carries love and adventure.

[Sharyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series. Picked this up at the library today and sped through it. I am also listening to earlier books at the same time. The whole plot of Harmony is such fun. Molly and Joshua are great characters, and I am so looking forward to the next book already.
I am in awe of this author, whether she is writing as herself, Amanda Quick or Jayne Castle, the overlapping of the present, past, and future, I thoroughly enjoy the stories.
However, Harmony and dust bunnies are the most fun.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always like these. Light paranormal romances that are fun and a bit weird. Interesting world.

[Melissa Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining, a little romantic, and a nice addition to the series. As always, love the dust bunnies.

[Jo Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome back to Harmony, the 16th book in the Ghost Hunters series. The story is filled with all we have come to expect and the Author delivers. Got to love those dust bunnies, strong women and men who fall for each other quickly. Fun!

[Read All About It · Rating 4 out of 5]

They’re Calling You!!

It’s been a while but I was glad to be back in Harmony. Love those dust bunnies. Cute but don’t mess with them.