Winter (The Haunted Heart, #1) in Q&A with Josh Lanyon

Jul 23, 2014 Meep rated it really liked it

Shelves: favourite, fantasy-paranormal-shifter, heart-warming, dealing-with-death, age-difference

Poignant, creepy little tale with the start of a good relationship but no sudden declarations - I look forward to the other seasons.

We meet the characters al la A Ghost of a Chance and there's the feel of The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks about the spooky house, ex-military character and sofa surfing. Personally I'd have liked more information on the house, at least a clearer concept of how it was set-up with what appears to be self-contained apartments. The couple dynamic is standard Lanyon and there Poignant, creepy little tale with the start of a good relationship but no sudden declarations - I look forward to the other seasons.

We meet the characters al la A Ghost of a Chance and there's the feel of The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks about the spooky house, ex-military character and sofa surfing. Personally I'd have liked more information on the house, at least a clearer concept of how it was set-up with what appears to be self-contained apartments. The couple dynamic is standard Lanyon and there's a nice visit from familiar faces (view spoiler).

There's a creepy air of expectancy coupled with secrets of loss and hurt, an argreement when revealed is a doozy both a clever concept and a heartbreaking one. A friendship forms slow despite both men's best intentions and when they come together (unintentional pun!) it's intense while being heart-wrenchingly sweet. They both find strength for the other.

As the story says everyone experiences loss at some point and you can't outrun grief, for anyone who has lost anyone this, just this. Ines pain was vivid, undimmed by decades, as real as Flynn's fresh hurt; Kirk has losses of his own that he's holding close for now.

This is the first 'season' there's more to come and I believe each will bring changes. While there's no explicit HEA with this, it would be too sudden, the end has a quiet satisfying feel to it that promises good things.

'a slow tentative introduction to an unfamiliar melody'

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I read the wattpad version originally and while I can't list changes this has a far more finished feel and is worth the re-read. ...more

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Aug 29, 2013 blub rated it really liked it

Shelves: self-harm-self-sacrifice, psychological-issues, m-m-family, mm, ghost, grieving-character

A fantastic read. I really feel for Flynn and the lost he feels from losing his lover, Alan. (view spoiler) ...more

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Sep 19, 2013 Grandmat rated it it was amazing

Lanyon is back!!!! And worth the wait. There is a fine line between emotionally riveting and purple sap. Lanyon hits the mark perfectly. Now, darn his eyes, I have to wait some more for the next book in this enthralling series.

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