Great book. I will would definitely recommend this series.  I will be purchasing this series. Also will be checking out more of Angie Fox as well.

Southern Spirits
Southern Ghost Hunter Mystery, Book #1
Angie Fox
5 Stars

Synopsis:

When out of work graphic designer Verity Long accidentally traps a ghost on her property, she’s saddled with more than a supernatural sidekick—she gains the ability see spirits. It leads to an offer she can’t refuse from the town’s bad boy, the brother of her ex and the last man she should ever partner with.

Ellis Wyatt is in possession of a stunning historic property haunted by some of Sugarland Tennessee’s finest former citizens. Only some of them are growing restless—and destructive. He hires Verity put an end to the disturbances. But soon Verity learns there’s more to the mysterious estate than floating specters, secret passageways, and hidden rooms. 

There’s a modern day mystery afoot, one that hinges on a decades-old murder. Verity isn't above questioning the living, or the dead. But can she discover the truth before the killer finds her? (Goodreads)

Review:

All Verity Long wants to do is save her grandmother’s house and not have it sold right under her nose.  But she really has no idea where to find the amount of money she needs to do that.  She thinks this is the most important problem she has to deal with.  But when she inadvertently traps a ghost on her property, she realizes she is wrong.  Seeing ghosts and talking with them is an even bigger problem.

This book is such a fun read and I really loved it.  The characters are well developed and well rounded.  Verity and Frankie have a very interesting relationship.  They are both learning how to deal with the ghost/human interactions and both of them make mistakes along the way.  The bickering and bantering between the two is very funny and had me laughing out loud at times.  

Paranormal ghost cozies are one of my favorite genres to read and this one is as good as any that I have read.  I like the fact that not all of the ghosts that Verity encounter are friendly ghosts, some are quite mean.  This made the ghostly encounters seem more realistic to me.

I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy.  If you enjoy paranormal ghost cozies, then this book is a must read.  I am looking forward to spending more time with Verity and Frankie.  

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.  I would like to thank NetGalley and Seasoning Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I have read a good chunk of Angie Fox’s Demon Slayer series and know that she is an author and voice that will always entertain, take you on a fun journey, and go in unexpected directions. When I saw the first book in her new series, Southern Spirits, on netgalley, I immediately requested a copy and dove right in. I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

And, I honestly loved it! Once again, Ms. Fox has written a heroine who is funny, endearing, and relatable. I loved meeting Verity, Frankie the German (her ghost side kick), hottie hero-in-the-making Ellis, as well as the other secondary characters. I loved that Verity’s abilities and the ghostly world are entirely new to her and that her reactions were what most normal women’s reactions would be (hint: a mix of terror and compassion). I loved the mystery, the ending, and all the steps along the way.

I consider this book to be urban fantasy because the paranormal and mystery elements far outweigh the romance, though it does leave things open for romance in the future. In general, it is well written, funny, fast paced, and an awesome introduction to a new series. I can happily recommend it to others and look forward to returning to Sugarland, TN soon!

This is the first book I have read by Angie Fox and I was pleasantly surprised, the plotline was well crafted and the characterisation of Verity and Ellis is worth particular mention. I very much enjoyed this book and read it in two sittings as I became quite absorbed in the plot, very strongly recommend.

It took me a few chapters to really get into this, but once I was I couldn't put this down. It featured an easy to relate to main character, a snarky gangster ghost, kind of broody hot guy, and a pet skunk. What else can you ask for in a book!? I was left wearing a pouty face when the hijinks finally came to a close on the final page. This was fun and spooky and I'm seriously considering binge reading the rest of this series over the weekend. It has been a while since a series made me want to do that. I loved it!

Southern Spirits is one of those books that contains laughter, fear, and it's a wonderful mystery. If you're thinking about buying this book. STOP. Do it! You won't be disappointed. The character development is great, as is the story line!

To my surprise I could hear a slight smile in his voice.  "I haven't been the same since you offered to undress me in my room."  I snorted.  "You were injured.  It was a mercy disrobing." - Southern Spirits, Angie Fox

I do love a good book staged in the southern U.S. if it gives the people and area justice.  Angie Fox certainly knows her southern mannerisms and people, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading Southern Spirits.  This was actually the first book in her Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries series, and I will definitely be following up on the rest of the series.  I loved the heroine because she is gutsy and quirky, definitely not a wilting flower, and I am super excited about where her story is going.  There was no hanky-panky in this book, but there were light romantic exchanges between the main female lead and an unlikely guy.  I would recommend this for any reader of an age mature enough to appreciate some romantic threads, a few physically violent scenes (and/or talking dead people, complete with evidence of their gruesome death), and low down dirty cheaters.  No part of the book was overwhelming or underwhelming (everything seemed just right!), the action kept me turning the pages, and overall the story was delightful.  

Ruckie

I have read and review books that have ghosts as a coprotagonists. This is one of the better ones.  It is well written and entertaining. I hope to have more available in the US.

This was an unusual mystery or two. Having a pet skunk is certainly different. There is some humor mixed stuff to give you chills. While I enjoyed this book I won't go on to read more because it was too spooky for me with the whole mean ghosts thing and such. I tend to like more light-hearted cozy mysteries. I would mention this book to people who enjoy being a little scared.

This was a fun cozy mystery! I finished it in one night, my husband even commented on how I couldn't tear my eyes away from my kindle. I couldn't help myself, I had to find out who dun it.

Verity is strong and sassy and does a great job playing the amateur sleuth. She's the type of character I enjoy getting to know.

Southern Spirits by Angie Fox -Romance, mystery, comedy. 

I love the cover, its bright, cute and for some reason just caught my eye.  Maybe the cartoonish quality that lets me know not to take the book seriously and it is going to be just plain fun right from first glance.  That first impression did not let me down.  

Verity Long is alone in her struggle to keep her grandmother's house in Sugarland, Tennessee.   Finding a god-awful vase in the attic, Verity cleans it but dumps the dirt that was in the vase into her rose bushes, releasing the ashes of Frankie the German, a 1920's gangster.  As a ghost, Frankie and Verity, together with Lucy, Verity's sneaky little skunk they work together to try and raise the needing twenty thousand dollars.
Ellis is Verity's ex-fiancé's brother.  He himself is mystery , a black sheep of the esteemed Wydell family   As a cop Ellis learns that Verity has a special ability to see ghosts and hires her to get rid of the ghost in his soon to be restaurant.

I really enjoyed this cozy mystery.  It was so much fun, I laughed at times and cried at others .  The quirky Verity and her pet skunk are endearing.  Frankie is quite the character.   Ellis is a heartthrob  A great balance of mystery, humor and romance with interesting characters. and great plot.

Fun read, I enjoyed the southern small town and all its characters. I can't wait for the next book in the series

I read the 4th in this sweet series (because you know, skunks, ghosts, murder, and mayhem are all really sweet) first and then checked Netgalley to see if author, Angie Fox's newest installment was out to be reviewed yet. Sadly, it was not but this one was available to read now and so I snagged it - and I'm so glad I did!

This is book 1 in her Southern Ghost Hunter series and it's where it all began. Verity Long is out of work, newly single (she kicked her loser fiance to the curb....on their wedding day), and trying to save the home that belonged to her grandmother. In that process, she discovers that she accidently ties a ghost to the house and is now stuck with him. Frankie the German was a gangster from the area that was killed in the 20s and together (much to the chagrin of both of them) they have found them selves, along with Ellis Wydell (brother of the no good loser fiance) right smack in the middle of a mystery involving an angry ghost and a member of their own community who may have done something terrible.

I just loved everything about this book, the author, Angie Fox wove a tale that had the suspense of a traditional thriller with just enough humor and lightness to make this a book that I didn't want to put down. I'm off to go buy book 2 (shhhhh don't tell my husband)

On a side note, there's a note from the author at the end of this book that says there will be at least 7 more novels in this series.....yay!!