Hickory Hill

Mansion makeover? More like mansion mystery! Kayla, a journalist with a nose for trouble (and maybe the handsome new man in town?), has her sights set on a renovation project with a secret past. Spooky sounds, a tight-lipped cousin, and a charming contractor with his own questions pull her into a whirlwind of renovation reveals and undeniable sparks. With Halloween approaching, can Kayla crack the code of Hickory Manor before it's too late?Dive into this quirky love-at-first-sight renovation romance with a touch of the paranormal it's history, mystery, and a happily ever after, all under one (very haunted) roof! The Spectral Scoop is the first installment in the Hickory Hill small-town paranormal romance series.

Re-visit the haunted house that started it all! A Ghost of a Holiday celebrates one year of happily-ever-afters in the Hickory Hill series of paranormal small town romances.Amelia Monroe has spent six decades alone as the only ghost haunting Hickory Manor. One cold December day, her afterlife gets turned upside down when her long-lost love Samuel Hoffman turns up. And surprise of all surprises, he's a ghost, too! Sparks fly (literally) as his unexpected arrival forces the couple to re-examine their past - all while saving Christmas for their favorite mortals.Characters from The Spectral Scoop, A Cryptic Proposal, and Neon Fangs return for a steamy, spooky Christmas neither the living nor the dead will forget! Featuring haunted iceboxes, quirky characters, and flying engagement rings, A Ghost of a Holiday is a short story with small-town Christmas cheer, spicy ghost romance, and a dash of mystery. Leighton Rae Smith writes lighthearted romance with a touch of the supernatural and a strong belief in love, especially when ghosts are involved. She's been writing for as long as she can remember, from her personal cache of princess stories in elementary school to covering campus news in college and freelancing for over a decade. These days, she lives in Texas, grows things in her garden (some on purpose), and haunts every library she can find. Welcome to Hickory Hill, a small town in northern Arkansas that's home to a cast of quirky characters, including those of the supernatural variety. Ghosts, cryptids, and more abound in this series of steamy small-town romances with a paranormal twist.