If you’ve been following for a while then you know how much I love this Harmony series Jayne Castle/Jayne Ann Krentz is writing. This takes place on another planet a couple hundred years in the future, however, once the original settlers made it there, the gateway closed and they were stuck, cut off from Earth. Their tech crumbled and they wound up having to adapt. So while they’re on another planet in the future, it’s very similar to the current year we the reader are in, here on Earth.

This book opens up with Leona at a really important event for her company and her career. She’s going to verify an artifact at an auction. However she keeps getting distracted by a man. Not just because he’s handsome, but also because no one else seems to see him. He’s moving in and out of the crowd as if it isn’t even there. She assumes this man is a thief, and she keeps an eye on him. But once she’s verified the item, things feel “off” to her. And she’s right! There’s a murder, and she’s right in the thick of it.

Oliver sees a damsel in distress, knows she didn’t kill the poor victim, and helps her out. Turns out he can make himself not invisible so much, as just no one will notice him. And he can keep Leona in his “bubble” as well, so the two of them jet out of the chaos and into the Underground tunnels.

What happens next is that the mystery goes much deeper than a dead body. There are stolen artifacts, an enthralled town, and an eccentric old man who seems like he’s pulling the strings one minute, and seems like he couldn’t find his way out of a wet paper sack the next. And through it all, the two of them are fighting their attraction to each other. Well, Leona is fighting it for a while, but Oliver is all in.

One of my favorite things about this series is the fun. These books are fun. They’re exciting, and sexy, and interesting, but they’re also fun, and I love how the men usually fall in love first, and the women need to be persuaded. I love the mystery, I love the romance, and I can’t wait for the next Harmony/Ghost Hunters book. They’re like candy! Easy to read, enjoyable to read, and you want to read them all in one sitting!

***ARC courtesy of the publisher Berkley via NetGalley

Leona Griffin is at the height of her career as a para-archeologist thanks to a recent Underworld discovery. Her high profile attracts the attention of an organization of elite, secretive collectors. They want her to authenticate the artifacts that aspiring members submit as evidence to join their group. The ceremony takes place at a glittering reception where Leona is shocked to discover that one of the relics is a powerful Old-World object known as Pandora’s Box. But she’s not the only one interested in that artifact.
Oliver Rancourt, a man with a unique talent—they say you never see him coming—is also there. Leona knows she must not underestimate him. Attempting to make a discreet exit, she stumbles over the body of a waiter wearing the emblem of a dangerous cult. Before she can alert authorities, a police raid sends the reception into chaos. To avoid being arrested, Leona slips away with Oliver.
Now forced to work together, Leona and Oliver pursue an investigation that leads them to the town of Lost Creek where the locals are obsessed with a chilling legend involving a long-dead cult leader and illicit paranormal experiments. But Leona knows the real danger may be the irresistible attraction between herself and Oliver.
The 17th Ghost Hunters novel is not my favorite, but it still has everything I look for in a Jayne Castle novel. By that I mean, the dust bunnies, who have an excellent scene at the end of the novel.
3 stars for the story, and extra .25 for the dust bunnies.

I say this every time I read a JAK (whether that be a Krentz, a Quick, or a Castle): she has a formula and it's one I swallow down every time! As far as the Harmony series goes, the formula is something like this: the FMC has a scary psychic talent! So does the MMC! But they don't scare each other. Also there's a cute alien dust bunny who helps save the day.

This particular entry felt even more like the modern day PNW than most Harmony books do, with references to cabins, cults, and rain. Funnily enough, the old timey cult leader of the series is named Vincent Lee Vance. Castle wrote the first harmony book in 2000, so this prescience really tickled me.

I don't recommend starting with this one, since there are references to previous Harmony books, her Arcane Society series, and even her recent contemporaries. But if you're already a Castle fan but you haven't picked up a Harmony book for a while, you're fine jumping in here without reading all of the previous ones.

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

I have been a Krentz/Castle fan forever and I always get what I expect from her novels and this was no exception. I really liked how they tied it to other books and was glad I read it right after the previous in the series. The only bad part – waiting another year for a new dust bunny.

After being kidnapped by artifact pirates and saved by her sister (People in Glass Houses) para-archeologist Leona Griffin is ready to give a few lectures and work her way up the tenure ladder at her university. Finding a dead body at a collector's meeting ends that plan rather spectacularly. Excaping the police raid that follows with the mysterious Oliver Rancourt makes things even more complicated. But also a great deal more interesting. When Leona and Oliver (and dust bunny Roxy) decide to work together to uncover the truth behind leads too strange to be coincides, things start moving fast- and getting dangerous. Good thing all three of them have some tricks to pull along the way!

Leona is Molly's sister from People in Glass Houses, so it helps if you've read that book first, but I think you could also read this one as a stand-alone. Glass Houses would just give you a little character background for Leona's story, as well as already knowing Molly and their moms heading into this book. Like Molly, Leona has been raised to take care of herself. She has no problem relying on her own instincts and training but is also caring and compassionate. The first night Oliver (and the reader) meet her she frees dust bunnies and follows him into the Underworld where she sets her dress on fire to help them escape some bad guys. If that doesn't make you like her (or Oliver fall for her) what will?! Oliver is more subtle than some of Castle's men. A Museum Guy, as Leona thinks of him, and not a Guild man as many of Castle's previous heroes, Oliver has no trouble with the idea of calling in the Guild and the cops when he thinks there might be more trouble than he, Leona, and Roxy can handle on their own. But underestimate him at your own risk, because he's not above taking care of business when he needs to protect his people. Although Leona got to protect him in this one pretty nicely too.

On a completely random note, I've always been slightly disappointed that Castle describes characters (usually the men) as having specter-cat eyes but we never get to find out more about wild specter-cats or see one. So the sculpture of the specter-cat in this book for some reason made me extremely happy.

Cut-throat collectors and academics, ruthless cults, a fashionista dust bunny, and Castle's trademark banter between her main characters: It Takes a Psychic was just what I needed to read when it came out and I needed something to take me away from a particularly difficult life situation for a few hours.

A fun addition to the delightful dust bunny world of Harmony

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in return for an honest review

Any time Jayne Castle publishes another book about the world of Harmony, it’s a cause for celebration. It Takes a Psychic is no exception.
Leona Griffin is a para-archaeologist whose job is to authenticate alien artifacts. This story starts with her being called to a gala evening at the Antiquarian Society to confirm that their artifacts are indeed alien and therefore very, very old. For these items to be in private hands means a black market and that a lot of money has changed hands.
Enter Oliver Rancourt, a man with the ability to remain unnoticed by everyone, except, that is, Leona.
Leona is surprised to find a box from old Earth alongside the alien artifacts, since most of what the colonists brought with them did not do well in the new world. Surprised and apprehensive, she decides to slip out early, but finds a trail of blood that leads to a dead body on the premises. Oliver shows up and guides her out through the alien tunnels that lie under the city.
So, what is so important that it is hidden inside the old Earth box? And who is willing to kill to get to it? And even more important, why is what is hidden in the box so important to both Oliver and Leona and not just to the killer?
For anyone who is unfamiliar with Jayne Castle’s books, she has created the world of Harmony, which emigrants from Earth colonized over ancient, alien ruins. Several generations have now lived on Harmony, which has influenced the psychic abilities of its populace to some degree. Some people can make their living by tapping into this psychic energy, such as Leona being able to authenticate the alien artifacts and Oliver remaining unnoticed in social environments.
Action, tension, romance and humor are blended in exactly the right quantities.
Well done, Jayne Castle.
I am absolutely delighted that NetGalley sent me this book to read and review.

I always enjoy JAK writing in any of her pseudonyms. IT TAKES A PSYCHIC in the world of the Harmony series written as Jayne Castle is no exception. I like these stories because of this idea of alien technology in an otherworld where humans had settled in the past and evolving psychic talents in some humans. I enjoy the addition of the dust bunnies. These little creatures are described in such a way, that you want one, regardless of the fact that they have multiple limbs, four eyes, and fangs. I like how they’re incorporated into the stories and this one is my favorite of the those I am familiar with. The dust bunny Roxie is introduced into the story early on to Leona. She is feisty and adorable. Leona is a para-archeologist and her presence has been required at an affluent, secretive society’s event. Oliver is also at the event and he ends up having several interactions with Leona, causing them to become associates in the search clues as to the a few interesting coincidences. Both Leona and Oliver have “extra” talents and they’re forced to utilize them as the story moves forward. Another interesting paranormal mystery in a long running series that shows no sign of letting up in the entertainment department.

Leona Griffin has a career as a para-archeologist on Harmony. She is asked to authenticate a relic from the powerful Old-World object known as Pandora’s Box. When she touch it she doesn't authenticate the artifact. Oliver Rancourt a man with talents is at the same reception and finds Leona bending over a body of a dead woman. Oliver helps Leona and him escape the reception when its raided.
They try to learn more about the relic and where it came from. Leona of course has a dust bunny helping with the case.

cool and well written! i didn't read the previous book but never really felt like i was missing everything. everyone was clearly written, the chemistry was great, and the dust bunnies were ADORABLE. 5 stars. tysm for the arc.

I love this series set on Harmony in the Future. It’s called the Ghost Hunter series, but I don’t think we really had many ghost hunters in the book.
Leona is experiencing a moment of fame after the events referenced in People in Glass Houses. She is a para-Archeologist invited to a special meeting of an artifact loving society. There she see Oliver Rancourt, even though he is using his talent of not being noticed.
The events of the evening throw them together and the story takes off from there. There is some resolution to the Vortex machine question.
Roxy, the dust bunny, steals the show. The blend of humor, romance and action made for a book I didn’t want to put down.
I recommend It Takes a Psychic, because I really enjoyed it.
Thanks to Netgalley and Berkeley for the opportunity to read this book.

Para-archeologist and academician, Leona Griffin, has recently gotten famous after a kidnapping during which she made a new Underworld discovery. Because of her new found fame, Leona has been tasked in a high-profile event of collectors to validate some artifacts which would allow wannabes to join the group of elites. Under the spotlight at the ceremony, Leona is astonished to see a famous Old-World item known as Pandora’s Box with some very unexpected contents.

Oliver Rancort, a man with some very strong magical talent of his own, has an intense interest in the famed box as well. Though she does not yet know him, Leona senses this man could prove to be a threat. During the pandemonium caused by the object, Leona tries to leave only to come across a suspicious death. Oliver shows up and convinces Leona to leave with him to avoid the authorities.

Although Leona is not sure she can trust Oliver, she agrees to work with him to uncover the secrets of a small, cult town full of strange and obsessed people. A machine known as the Vortex has a history from back on Earth and may have somehow ended in their planet, Harmony, used by shadowy figure who may still be around.

Since paranormal is actually the normal in this strange world previously inhabited by unknown aliens, all manner of odd goings on are an everyday occurrence as readers of the series will know; they will also recognize some crossover from another of the author's series. This is book #17 in the Ghost Hunters series and is best read in order.

It Takes a Psychic by Jayne Castle is the 17th book in The Ghost Hunters Series. The book absolutely can be read as a standalone or out of order in the series. The novel takes place in the future in an alien world called Harmony. One of the best characters to come from Harmony are the dust bunnies. They are like guinea pigs with fluffy hair, four eyes and sharp teeth. They are known to steal things and are very protective of the humans they claim.

In Harmony, everyone seems to have an extra trait called a talent. It is considered abnormal to have two or more talents. Leona Griffin is a para-archeologist and has a talent she keeps hidden as a person who can unlock anything. She is asked to help verify some objects as artifacts as genuine. Interestingly enough she runs into Oliver Rancourt, who has a talent of hiding in plain sight. Together they run into a death and escape (while being chased) into the tunnels. Meanwhile they end up being acquired by a dust bunny! They band together to solve a mystery. Of course they are HOT together and sparks fly!

The author, Jayne Castle is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz. Jayne Ann Krentz is a prolific author who writes under her name when writing contemporary novels. When she writes as Jayne Castle, she is in the future in the world of Harmony. Amanda Quick is her pseudonym for when she writes in the past. The books sometimes share family lines across the generations, although needing the knowledge does not take away from the novels. I love Jayne Ann Krentz no matter what name she writes under!

It Takes a Psychic by Jayne Castle is a great read with elements of humor, hotness, thrill, and suspense.

Leona and Oliver meet under interesting circumstances.  She's a guest brought to authenticate an alien artifact; he might have been the one to supply the artifact.  The evening however has many surprises to offer including trapped dust bunnies, a dead body, a waiter wearing an alien artifact with special significance to Leona and a police raid to end things on a high note. Of course, there's more to come since this is just the beginning. 
Leona ends up with a dust bunny who adopts her and will look after her as well as security guard from the guild who is to be the new guild boss in town. She and Oliver follow the clues that lead them to an island in search of answers. The plot thickens with a huge pool of suspects; in fact, the entire town may be up to no good or is there an alien force in play that has the entire town turned into zombies who follow orders. 
I always enjoy these tales from Harmony and exploring the glowing underground tunnels and the unexpected nature of the traps, ghosts and twists and turns that the characters have to get through in order to come to a happy ending. The highlight of these stories are the antics of the dust bunnies that make you want to take one home despite the lethal teeth and sleeked out exteriors. 
Another winner for Ms. Castle.

Leona Griffin has been hired to authenticate artifacts at a gala being held by an organization of elite and secretive collectors. When she discovers that one of the artifacts is definitely radiating psychic powers but is of Old World provenance, she finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy.

Oliver Rancourt is also at the gala because of the object Leona is authenticating. It was stolen from his family's museum. When the police raid the gathering, Leona and Oliver manage to escape with the object and after discovering a murdered server.

They decide to team up to discover the thief. Oliver wants to know who has stolen the object known as Pandora's box. And Leona wants to track down an artifact that has a connection to her and her sister's origins.

Leona also finds a friend in a dust bunny she names Roxy and who has a fascination with fascinators. The trio travels to a small town that was purportedly once the center of Vincent Lee Vance's plans to overthrow the existing government and replace it with his own. Rumors say that he was put into stasis and will return someday.

This was an engaging paranormal romance. I loved the banter between Leona and Oliver who each have psychic gifts that they were trying to keep secret. The dust bunny also adds humor to the story.

Leona Griffin and Oliver Rancourt join forces to find the truth behind legends of the Vortex, and maybe the secrets of her pst. The trail takes them to
the town of Lost Creek where the locals are obsessed with a chilling legend involving a long-dead cult leader and illicit paranormal experiments.

Jayne Castle has created an entire world in her Harmony paranormal series, and introduced us to the magic of Harmony's dust bunnies. Keep them coming, Jayne! Recommended. #ItTakesaPsychic #NetGalley #SaltMarshAuthorSeries

Looking for a fun, lighthearted escape with a dash of mystery and romance?

It Takes a Psychic by Jayne Castle delivers just that, set in the intriguing world of Harmony. Whether you're already a fan of paranormal romance or looking to try something new, this book is a quick and enjoyable read. Jayne Castle has been honing her craft for nearly three decades, and It Takes a Psychic is another fantastic example of her skill in crafting heartwarming, adventurous tales. If you're craving a feel-good read with a touch of the paranormal, this book is definitely worth picking up!

The beauty of a Jayne Castle novel is in its consistency. While you may know what to expect—strong, independent heroines, charming heroes, quirky dust bunnies, eccentric relatives, and a handful of villains to defeat—it’s precisely this familiarity that makes her books feel like comfort food for the brain. There’s something incredibly satisfying about knowing you'll get a story that’s both engaging and comforting, with just the right blend of suspense and romance.

In It Takes a Psychic, the plot is solid, and the chemistry between the main characters is built up in a way that feels authentic. It’s not too spicy, but just enough build-up to keep things exciting without overshadowing the heart of the story.

Leona Griffin is at the height of her career as a para-archeologist thanks to a recent Underworld discovery. She has been hired by the Antiquarian Society to authenticate a powerful Old-World artifact. Oliver Rancourt, a man with a unique talent—they say you never see him coming—is quite interested in said artifact and helps Leona out of a perilous situation. Now forced to work together, Leona and Oliver pursue an investigation that leads them to the town of Lost Creek where the locals are obsessed with a chilling legend involving a long-dead cult leader and illicit paranormal experiments.

I love the Guild Hunter series, it keeps getting better and better with each subsequent entry. This is the 17th book in the series and I would recommend reading all of them. However, if that's too much of a dedication, definitely read the book prior to this one 'People in Glass Houses' to get a full understanding of the Griffin family and learn about Leona's sister, Molly, who plays an important role in this book. Jayne Castle (aka Jayne Ann Krentz) developed this intricate sci-fi world called Harmony with a great deal of lore and history, and I love that we keep getting to return to it. I will also add that I love the Arcane Society series and I am always impressed by Jayne's ability to weave past storylines and worlds together, calling back to previous characters as well as long-standing family histories.

I really liked Leona and Oliver; the couples are always the highlight for me in these series. They were a fun pair to follow, although I would have liked to see a little use/explanation of their abilities. But I really appreciated the lack of angst with this couple. They pretty much worked together the whole time, were honest about the fact that they had their own agendas that were temporarily aligned, and fell for each other very quickly. And as always, the dust bunnies stole the show and I loved Roxy and her fascinator.

Thank you NetGalley, Berkley, and Jayne Ann Krentz for a free eARC in return for an honest review.

This book was amazing just like all the other books of this series.Can't wait for the next one.Love it so very much.

I love all of Jayne's books in all her worlds, but especially any that involve dust bunnies. So glad we still get new Harmony stories!

Another great installment in the Harmony series and it picks up pretty much right after the last one ended. This ties up the loose ends from the previous book and gives a more complete backstory for the girls and what the scientist was trying to accomplish. The chemistry between Oliver and Leona was intense and Leona with her new dust bunny Roxy is super fun and Roxy is a troublemaker. This was a fun fast read and I can’t wait to see what Harmony has in store next.
Thanks to Berkley and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.