The next book in this series is already purchased. Hawk never takes the “easy” road in his paranormal romances, and it makes his writing all the stronger for it. In this case, ideas of racial and gender identity provide a solid set of underlying conflicts and themes to what would otherwise be a standard haunting story with some sexy bits thrown in. To say more would verge into spoiler territory, but the resolution was incredibly satisfying, especially since it corresponded with personal growth for the main heroes, as well.Īs usual, Hawk also includes diversity in his fiction in important ways without ever making the story ABOUT diversity. As the haunting grew stronger and more dangerous, I also loved how neither aspect of dealing with the spirit came out on top. Henry’s tech is rooted in real science, and I had a great time following Hawk’s ideas about how physics might interact with actual spirits. Technology and spiritualism collide in this haunted house mystery, but the book doesn’t fall into the steampunk genre.

I enjoyed the early interactions and flirtations between Henry and Vincent, but the paranormal aspect of this story took center-stage for me. He’s proven time and time again to be a storyteller I know I will enjoy, so I was excited to start fresh with a new batch of characters in another historical paranormal romance setting. I’m diving into another series by Hawk, and I couldn’t be happier.

Restless Spirits by Jordan L. Hawk