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Review: Old Flames by Nadine Gonzalez


Old Flames by Nadine Gonzalez is NOW LIVE!

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Old flames ignite and the past never truly dies in a haunting new romance from USA Today bestselling author Nadine Gonzalez.

Author Jules Levy Jones is running—from her past, from her grief, and from the only man who ever really sparked her interest. Drawn to Key West for a prestigious literary festival, she finds herself back in Leo White’s orbit, and she knows she can’t run any more.

A brooding horror writer with demons of his own, Leo is more captivating than ever—and he’s determined not to let Jules walk away from him again. Not even when she confesses she’s being haunted by eerie whispers and chilling visions.

As the tropical heat rises, so does the tension between them. But Key West’s historic Aurora Inn holds more than just romance: Could the ghosts following Jules be echoes from her past? Or are they part of something more sinister?

Caught between a love they’re scared to embrace and a supernatural mystery that demands to be solved, Jules and Leo must face the ghosts of the past that threaten to consume them both.

This is a story of love, loss, and the spirits that bind us, perfect for fans of:
Slow Burn
Rivals to Lovers
Second-Chance Romance
Close Proximity
Books About Books
Diverse Romance
Ghostly Atmosphere

MY REVIEW


When Jules (July) and Leo are at the same authors' convention, the spark they had years ago is reignited. But Jules is very wary, so Leo's got his work cut out for him if he wants that spark to become a flame. Add in a ghost that haunts the venue (and Jules), let's just say, things won't be easy for them.


A little ghostly haunting and the vibrant setting help lift this story. Leo and Jules are a cute, but VERY slow burn couple. Leo definitely did the majority of the pursuing and the work, while Jules had to work on herself. She was a very frustrating character for me to read, but I could still empathize with her grief over her mother, as I just lost mine at the beginning of the year, so I could see her wariness because of her grief. Still, she took so long to come around that I despaired she ever would. Thankfully with a lot of research, support from her awesome friend Vicky, and Leo's gentle persistence, things finally worked out. I couldn't go a full 4 stars because Jules was so frustrating, but the story as a whole is fun and the touch of paranormal is awesome.

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