This book literally reminded me of the show “ghosts”. Which i loved!! It was cozy, quirky, lighthearted but yet twisty!! I really enjoyed it and I’d read more if this becomes a series.

This is a cute slow burn, very very very slow, with ghosts! The characters are cute and the author does a great job with creating back stories and personalities that make each character feel real and whole.

Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this e-ARC.

I thought this story was magical and really sweet. As I am a fan of Ghost Whisperer and Ghosts (the series), this book was a really fun read for me.
The ghosts' lives (and afterlives) were really touching and original. The only thing was that it was a bit slow from time to time and I would have liked the romance to be a bit "deeper" as it felt kind of insta-lovey at the start.
Other than that, I had a really great time reading this book and got attached to the characters, I even felt really emotional reading one of the ghosts' story.
Really recommend if you are looking for a cosy and magical read.

Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood books for providing my with this ARC! 🫶🏻

I absolutely loved this cozy, ghostly romance. I couldn’t put it down! It reminded me so much of the series ‘Ghosts’, which I also adore, so this immediatly had me hooked into the book haha.

While there wasn’t a heavy focus on the romance, I was far more invested in the ghosts and their lives, so I didn’t mind at all. I especially loved seeing how some of the ghosts grew as characters and how Callie slowly came to tearms and see her gift as a blessing rather than a curse, thanks to the ghosts, her friends, and her daughter.

I highly recommend this to anyone who loves the series ‘Ghosts’ or just wants a cozy, fun, and heartwarming paranormal read!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!
4.5/5 stars
Thank you NetGalley for an eARC.
If you love cozy ghost books then this one is for you.
Set in modern day, this book takes us on a journey of a single mother and her daughter and their rags to riches story which comes with a bunch of ghosts, a lot of self-doubt and self-learning, growing and changing and navigating life together. This has a HEA and the ending is just perfect. I would absolutely recommend this book. I do wish we got to see more of the daughter's perspective, but maybe the author will write a second book from her perspective as a story continuation? (Fingers crossed!)

This is a lovely story to make any day feel cosy. At least that's what it is giving me. It's the perfect mix of romance, magic, mystery, history and family.

Callie is a single mum to Immi. On a schooltrip they go to Rowan Vale, a historical village. Once there, Callie discovers some unsettling people she wants to report. She soon realizes that not everyone can see or speak to them like she can — because they are ghosts.
She then meets with the village's owner Sir Lawrence Davenport who weirdly enough offers to sell the estate to her for a tiny amount. Providing she will look after the tenants and ghosts.

The way the story unfolds, with its charming setting and dynamic character interactions, kept me engaged throughout. I especially loved the theme of unity that ran through it.

It's well written, the pacing is very steady which I like. With some books I sometimes feel the need to skip ahead but never with this one.
A nice feel-good book with a hint of magic.

A really sweet urban paranormal fantasy with a dash of romance!
Personally I was under the impression that this would be slightly more romance forward, although there was nothing to suggest it in the overview for me to feel lead astray… I think I just made an incorrect assumption. The cast of characters - especially the ghosts - were wonderful, and given how many there were to keep track of, I thought Booth did an awesome job giving each their own very recognisable voice.

I loved the dynamic between Callie and her daughter, as well as between her and Brodie later in the book. The care and consideration shown for each relationship was lovely, even when characters were at odds with each other. It felt very real, very plausible; even though there were ghosts in almost every scene!

This was a lovely, light read that I thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys paranormal fantasy, urban settings and a splash of (mature, unfussy) romance.

Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books & Booth for the opportunity to read and review this story prior to its release.

This was a really cute read! It will draw a lot of comparison to the BBC show Ghosts, because it features a community of ghosts from different time periods living in a manor house and its surroundings, and the woman who can unexpectedly see them, but it is nicely constructed in its own right, with a likeable lead who's very believable as an out-of-her-depth mother, and a host of secondary characters that are a lot of fun to get to know. It's quite a gentle book, and fairly slow-paced, but good for a very cozy Sunday afternoon read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the early ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Having never read this author before, I wasn’t sure what to expect in terms of writing style, character development, or world-building. But when I saw a new cozy book with magical ghostly themes, I was absolutely thrilled to give it a try. I am ALWAYS down for a spooky romance—no matter what time of year it is.

That being said, it wasn’t my favorite cozy paranormal book I’ve read. Overall, my experience was good, and I would rate this 3/5 stars. The world created is so vivid and charming. The descriptive imagery paints a clear picture of Rowan Vale, right down to the cracks in the sidewalk. The best way to describe the atmosphere is eerily charming—inviting yet unsettling, like something is just slightly off. I found myself waiting for the other shoe to drop when the mystery aspects were at their peak.

The story itself felt a bit slow until you reach the halfway point, where everything comes into focus and the plot really gains momentum. I appreciate that the side characters received just as much care and attention as the main ones. The inclusion of various ghostly POV chapters offered deeper insight into the inner workings of the town’s residents—both living and dead. Those chapters were crucial in advancing the plot, and the character development of the ghosts was masterfully executed.

Some choices in this book weren’t my personal cup of tea—and that’s okay! For instance, Callie saying "I’ve lost the plot" felt jarring and out of place. It’s a pet peeve of mine when authors use trendy phrases or current slang unironically. The language actually threw me off in the beginning because Callie initially spoke in a posh, almost dated way. Once it became clear the book was set in the present day, some of her word choices felt bizarre to me. The ghosts, of course, came from different eras, so their dialogue felt more fitting. Callie herself was rough around the edges and borderline rude at times, which made her a harder pill to swallow for me.

Another personal qualm was that the romance felt rushed and somewhat forced, especially given the book’s otherwise slow pace. It seemed like the romance was squeezed in, and it didn’t feel entirely authentic.

Overall, I think there were some pacing issues, a few overly elaborate details that could have been trimmed, and some language inconsistencies that could have been polished.

That said, it was a delightfully cozy read, and I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a slow-paced spooky read with quirky characters!

Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall by Sharon Booth is a cozy, heartwarming paranormal novel. If you enjoy Ghosts (tv show), you’ll love this book! Callie, a stubborn and insecure woman, inherits a beautiful estate and discovers she can see and communicate with ghosts—something she’s been trying to hide for years. The journey of her accepting this gift, especially through the eyes of her daughter Immie, was truly touching.

The setting in Cottswold and the charming ghosts added to the magical atmosphere, and I loved the found-family dynamic that developed throughout the story. My only complaint is that the romance felt a bit rushed and didn’t fully develop until late in the book, but I’m hopeful it will grow in future installments.

Overall, this book is a delightful mix of cozy paranormal elements and heartwarming relationships. I can’t wait for the next book in the series! Would recommend for fans of cozy mysteries and magical stories.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this eARC to read and review.

An entertaining read that has the potential to lead to being book one in a great series.

I really enjoyed reading it, but being the reviewer I am, will include constructive criticism.

Firstly, it's a great book, but not what I'd call historical fiction or sci-fi fantasy. But that may just be due to the limit options of genres offered by Netgalley when listing your book. To me, it was more a YA spec fic. And an entertaining one. The romance was definitely there, but came across as a little "cookie cutter" for me. And the drawn out reveal was drawn out a little too long.

I found the pace of the story good, but a tad too slow in places, and overly wordy in a way that looked like the author was told to beef out the word count, rather than add more story. If that makes sense. Then again, it was the first book and had a lot of world building to do. It just seemed a little over crammed with not much more than endless, repeated details. Good details! But, yes, over done.

But it was a lovely, almost original, concept that really does set the scene for a potentially entertaining series.

I know most of what my review says sounds harsh, but it truly was a fun read, and an author and (hopefully) series I will look out for.

Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall was such a cute cozy read for anyone that's a fan of the paranormal! Thank you Boldwood Books & NetGalley for the opportunity to read an e-ARC. The book is marketed towards fans of Ghosts which I've yet to watch, however parts reminded me of the show Being Human as the relations are between humans and ghosts alike.

As a reader, I tend to read cozy books as breaks between fantasy worlds and this was a perfect book for that task! It was a bit slow to start, with the amount of new to everyone characters and explaining Callie's backstory. Since it's the first book of a new series I'm sure the relationships between most of these characters will grow and blossom throughout the following books.

Overall review: 4 stars out of 5, 100% recommend and look forward to the series continuing!

Absolutely delightful. Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall is like a warm cup of tea on a rainy afternoon cozy, comforting, and laced with just the right amount of mischief. If you love found families, gentle romance, and a touch of ghostly charm, this one’s a treat. Perfect for fans of the BBC series ‘GHOSTS’

I loved this book so much. It was such a heartwarming story, and all the characters were so interesting. Rowan Vale, it's history, and the ghosts who live there are all well developed and make the story more interesting. This story did have a cosy feel to it based on the village setting, but the stakes were very much real, and there were several internal and external conflicts throughout. I think the author did well at making this story unique. I really liked how it worked and how the owner of Harling Hall had to be able to see ghosts. Rowan Vale was such a nice place and a great setting. I just had a great time with this book. My only complaint was that it ended! In the last chapter, I wanted to read more and more. The antics that the ghosts get up to and the mischief they caused was so fun to read about. The romance subplot was so cute and complimented the story well and fit in with everything else going on. I don't want to give too much away, but I think this is a great book for anyone who loves historical fiction or just stories with supernatural elements.

If you enjoyed the TV show Ghosts, then you will definitely enjoy this book. But the book is unique in how it tells the story of the ghosts and the village of Rowan Vale.

Thank you to the author and Boldwood Books for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was a very fun, light read. Callie’s constant confusion and inability to settle into her new environment made for an entertaining read.

It was described as being good for fans of Ghosts, and I can see why. Agnes very much reminded me of Hetty, and it was fun to see such a broad supporting cast of characters.

The ending with Callie and Brodie was predictable, but boy it really took until the last minute for it to happen!

Watching Immi, who had never questioned her gift, explain to her mum that this was ‘normal’ and seeing her bond with the ghosts she was sharing a house with was great.

An easy, but enjoyable read.

A transporting and immersive story that will enthral fiction readers. Poignant and moving, its unforgettable characters will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.

I was so excited to read this book and couldn't wait to start reading it!

Sadly, this ended up being a DNF for me - it is written in first person narrative, and I just could not get into the story.

The blurb sounded amazing, and I am sure there are plenty of readers who can enjoy a book written in the FP - I just am not that reader.

Rating: 3.25 stars

What if you inherited an entire village—ghosts included? That’s exactly what happens to Callie when she visits Rowan Vale with her daughter. Enchanted by the village, she shocks everyone—including herself—when she realizes she can see and speak with its ghosts. Because of this rare gift, the owner, Sir Lawrence Davenport, offers to sell her the estate for a tiny sum if she agrees to protect its living and spectral residents. But Callie quickly learns that keeping both the spirits and the villagers happy is no easy task.

This book turned out to be a pleasant surprise after a slow start. I found myself intrigued by the characters and plot, wishing for more, and hoping for a sequel. It was heartwarming at times, and I really enjoyed the progression of relationships—aside from the romance—which felt a bit underdeveloped. Most of the character arcs were satisfying, and this definitely seems like the beginning of a potential series, so I’d love to see where the author takes it next. I also adored the ghosts and would have loved to spend more time getting to know them. Their personalities were so interesting, and Florrie completely stole my heart.

That said, I had a few issues that made the reading experience less cozy than I expected. My biggest struggle was the pacing—nothing significant happens for the first 55% of the book, leaving a lot to be crammed into the remaining 45%. Once the story hit that halfway point, things improved drastically: the plot finally moved forward, the characters developed, and even the romance started picking up, which completely changed my view of the book. There were also some repetitive sections in the beginning, with nearly identical sentences appearing in the same chapter, which became distracting.

Another challenge for me was Callie herself. I found her frustrating at times, especially in how she spoke to people—some of her dialogue came off as unnecessarily harsh, and a few of her actions were questionable. I would have liked to see her growth happen earlier instead of only at the very end.

As for the romance, it was barely there, but that didn’t really bother me. I do wish we had seen more of them actually falling for each other throughout the book, but I understand that romance wasn’t the main focus.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read that left me with a positive impression and a desire for more. I can’t wait to see where the story goes next! I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a cozy-ish paranormal book with a light touch of romance.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for providing this eARC.

Firstly, huge thank you to NetGalley for the ARC and an opportunity to explore this cosy book.

Okay so this is not my usual book type, but bare with me.

This story follows Callie who visits a little town called Rowan Vale, on her daughter's school trip but everything's not quite as it seems. Callie seems to be the only one on the trip that can see and speak to ghosts, however Callie is completely unaware of this.

Sir Lawrence Davenport makes Callie an extraordinary offer, to sell the entire village for a tiny sum, if Callie vows to stay and protect the village's current headstrong sprits

However with significant friction from the house/village sprits, it's clear this will not be an easy job for Callie and that's without the disinherited grandson (SPOILER - love interest) Brodie

This really was slowwww and cosy, but maybe that's just what I needed to get out my little reading rut. It's giving Ghost meets Gilmore Girls for me. Give it a go if you like light fluffy romance

When single mum Callie visits Rowan Vale with her daughter, she is enchanted. The beautiful Cotswold village is run as a living museum, allowing tourists to see history in action. But there's more to the place than meets the eye...
To the residents' surprise, Callie is observed talking to several villagers she simply shouldn’t be able to see - as they’re ghosts.

This book caught my attention and I thought to give it a try. I am very glad that I did, what a lovely, crazy feel good story. I immediately liked Callie and Immi and the concept of a village full of ghosts intrigued me hugely. Callie has spent her whole life hiding the fact she could see and speak to ghosts also unaware that Immi had the same gift (or curse as Callie seen it) as herself. When she visits Rowan Vale and unexpectedly finds herself being asked to stay, the story runs along beautifully. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is light and fluffy with more serious undertones which keep the reader hooked. I hope that there are more stories from Rowan Vale in the future. Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood for an ARC of Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall.