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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young
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Genre – Ghost Romance
Page Count – 288
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Assistant Museum Director Justine Saunders is enticed by the opportunity to sift through vintage treasures from a recently deceased actress. When a snowstorm strands her with the woman’s surly son and the much-too-real ghost, she’s drawn into their unresolved emotional tug-of-war.
Screenwriter Jackson Maddox is eager to wrap up his mother’s affairs and escape the one-horse town where she grew up. Unloading old clothes takes an unwanted turn when the appealing historian discovers a path to identify the “famous” father his mom protected to her death.
With Justine’s beloved museum position in jeopardy, she can’t afford the distractions of a rude / broken / fascinating man or his meddling, ghostly mother. Yet she can’t resist solving the mystery of his paternity, even as a big city job beckons her to shake up her life.

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Sandra L. Young’s appreciation for vintage clothing inspired her to write a series of three cross-genre novels, heavy on the romance, historical mystery, and ghostly sizzle. Her debut, Divine Vintage, published in 2022, followed by Divinely Dramatic. She’s had a blast wearing pieces from her extensive vintage collection for signings, podcasts, and other presentations. For readers outside Northwest Indiana, she’d be happy to zoom in for book clubs. Just reach out through her web site at SandraYoungAuthor.com. And for the multitude of readers who have left reviews, she extends heartfelt thanks. The kind words inspire her to keep sharing her quirky genre-mix novels. Stay tuned for Justine’s story, The Ghostly Diva, to wrap the trilogy!

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young
Hosted by Itsy Bitsy Book Bits
Genre – Ghost Romance
Page Count – 288
Cover Designer – Diana Carlile
Assistant Museum Director Justine Saunders is enticed by the opportunity to sift through vintage treasures from a recently deceased actress. When a snowstorm strands her with the woman’s surly son and the much-too-real ghost, she’s drawn into their unresolved emotional tug-of-war.
Screenwriter Jackson Maddox is eager to wrap up his mother’s affairs and escape the one-horse town where she grew up. Unloading old clothes takes an unwanted turn when the appealing historian discovers a path to identify the “famous” father his mom protected to her death.
With Justine’s beloved museum position in jeopardy, she can’t afford the distractions of a rude / broken / fascinating man or his meddling, ghostly mother. Yet she can’t resist solving the mystery of his paternity, even as a big city job beckons her to shake up her life.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Divinely Dramatic was a great addition to the Divine Vintage series!

Marcy Alexander is a woman of many artistic talents. She has been tasked to costume the cast of a play. Her friend, Justine, was supposed to do it, and she asked Marcy to fill in for her. She jumps at the chance, but the grumpy director, Mike Figueroa, isn’t so sure she has what it takes. Even though their first meeting isn’t the best, there is some definite chemistry below the surface. She thinks he is too gruff, and he thinks she is a bit on the weird side. As they come to spend more time together, they realize first impressions of someone aren’t always accurate. Too bad Mike has a girlfriend, and when Marcy gets the female lead, they decide to keep things professional. Despite their good intentions, it’s getting more difficult to not cross that line. To compound that issue, Marcy can read auras, and she finds that there is a ghostly mystery she has to solve.

The plot of the book flowed well. There was equal attention given to the budding romance between Marcy and Mike and the ghostly mystery of Ellen. I enjoyed seeing Tess and her hubby again. I love the relationship between the three friends and how they each rely on one another to solve their ghostly mysteries. The romance was more of a slow burn between Marcy and Mike. There is no cheating in the book.

Marcy was a great character! She was a tremendously talented and creative person. She was a great artist, a vintage fashionista, and a baker! I loved her dedication to her ailing mother. She was just a great person who I would want as a friend myself.

Mike was also a great character! I liked that Sandra Young gave him a voice as well. I couldn’t understand why he had the girlfriend he did. She was so opposite from him. He had such a wonderful heart, and he was pretty talented as well.

Like the first novel, this was a perfect blend of historical fiction, mystery, paranormal, and romance. Not many writers could blend all of those components, but Young did a great job of doing just that! I’m looking forward to the next one in the series.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Amanda Glaspie

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Marcy is asked to help put together costumes for the local theaters upcoming play. Mike, the director, wants the beat play possible. Marcy finds herself battling with Mike, her ill mother, and a ghost she encounters in thr costume room; can overcome it all to help solve the mystery that was brought to her. This was the second installment in the series and was just as good as the first. It was a fast paced mystery that pulled you right in. This can be read as a stand alone novel but I don’t know why you would want to.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Shannen Kern

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The first book in this series was amazing, but this book somehow topped it! It’s just as fast paced as the first book and entertained me from the very beginning to the last page. The theatrical production was incredibly accurate and felt like I was there. Getting to know Marcy and Mike was such a fascinating journey because he is such a Grumpy Gus and she can read auras. The character development is top notch, and the story flows very nicely. While you can definitely read this book as a standalone, you really won’t be able to stop there so go ahead and pick up the first book now. A fun book with romance, great chemistry, mysterious happenings, and unpredictability will certainly keep your attention for the day!

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Divinely Dramatic is the 2nd book in the Divine Vintage series by Sandra L. Young. The focus shifts to Marcy, the young assistant in Divine Vintage boutique who was a secondary character in the first book. This book can be read alone, but you will have a broader understanding of the skills displayed in this story if you have read the first book, Divine Vintage.
As well as working two jobs and looking after her infirm mother, Marcy agrees to help with the costumes of a period-era play in the local community theatre as a favour to her friend Justine.
Ever since she helped her friend (and boss) Tess solve a century-old supernatural murder mystery a couple of years ago, Marcy has been able to see auras although she is not always sure that she interprets them correctly.
Whilst sorting out the costumes for the play, she sees a pulsing white light which leads to her and Tess investigating a 50-year-old mysterious death of an actress who died on opening night in the very play they were now producing.
As well as everything else, the lead actress fails to arrive at rehearsals, leading to Marcy filling in, and then being offered the role by the attractive but grumpy director Mike, who only took on the directing job because he lost a bet with his mates. He is determined to have a successful show to show them up.
Life becomes complicated with the attraction between Marcy and Mike because Mike has a beautiful but difficult girlfriend, and Marcy starts dating her co-star.
Will Marcy be able to pull it all together to solve the mystery, put on a successful show, get her life together and get the man?!
I really enjoyed this book. It seemed to be more modern than the first book and had a faster pace. I love Marcy and her eclectic fashion sense and discovering that Mike was a kind and generous soul under the gruff exterior. It was lovely to touch on characters from the first book to see how their life has progressed, but Marcy was definitely the focus of this book, along with the vintage fashions.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Shea Gilkerson 3/3/24

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another winner from the world of Sandra Young! Theater means costumes, drama, tales of life and the emotions they include, too. Marcy Alexander is a great woman to know in the world of vintage fashion and the Oscar Wilde play their performing requires period dress, which is why she has the job to be a costume designer. She also is able to read people’s auras and helps her friends assist spirits pass over after she locates them. In addition to this, she is helping her friend at her clothing shop while she has to go out of town. There are so many new things Marcy is figuring out along the way – like the mystery of the person who died during the last showing of the Oscar Wilde play they’re putting on!

Friendship, dramatics, laughter, love, paranormal and loads of vintage fashion!

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young

Divinely Dramatic is the second book in the Divine Vintage Series and is a Paranormal/Ghostly Romance that will have you turning the pages till the end. This can be read as a standalone but I’d recommend reading the first book if you haven’t already started it. You get to know the characters better. We follow Marcy along as she gets involved as the costumer for the Community Theater . Strange things start happening and so the mystery begins. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Divine Vintage (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young was a hauntingly beautiful romance with vintage clothing as the cause of a great read. I adore the detailed descriptions of the stunning period pieces of clothing that the author describes throughout this story. What a great concept to build a series around, vintage clothing and an inept sense of experiencing the woes of those who have passed. This was a great read from the very beginning of the story when we meet Tess and Marcy, who run a vintage clothing store that Tess has just recently opened. The characters are so entrancing and have such a wonderful connection with their spiritual side that they embrace so deeply. You feel as if you are right there experiencing the events as they are happening to Tess whenever she gets dragged into experiencing the lives of those who have worn the vintage clothing. It is such a great new concept that is not only intriguing as you follow along with the mystery of the ghost’s past but also so captivating as you watch Tess and Trey navigate their magnetic pull to one another. This is a great new series that includes a haunting tale of mystery with a great budding romance.
@Brandy Rymer
03/2024

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Divinely Dramatic is the second book by Sandra L. Young in the Divine Vintage Series. This book was the perfect continuation of the amazing vintage mystery story with a ghostly tale of romance. I love how this series incorporates vintage clothing that is so true to the era each represents; the author definitely did her homework on each of the pieces that she uses throughout her story. Following along with Marcy’s experience was so much fun, and getting to see her passion for art is such a great thing to behold. Amazing characters, ghosts, an ailing mother, gorgeous clothing, and an unexpected romance all make this a great read that you won’t want to put down. Excellent fun read, I hope to see more books in this series, they really incorporate a sense of mystery, with the intrigue of ghosts. I could not put this book down once I picked it up, it is truly that mesmerizing.
@Brandy Rymer
03/2024

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Divinely Dramatic is Book 2 in the Divine Vintage series and this story could be read as a standalone I still highly recommend reading this series from the beginning. I was eagerly anticipating this release and I enjoyed this book very much…with spirits, puzzling occurrences, ghosts, mystery, romance and intrigue. What can possibly happen helping out at a local theatre when you are needed…

Marcy Alexander is recruited to help as a costumer at a local theatre production, things do not go off as planned. Being on the director Mike’s not so good side off the bat, Marcy is trying to do what she can. As Marcy navigates her abilities with auras, her friend Tess, who has other special abilities, also helps out when there is a secret that happened at the theatre long ago..what could have possibly happened? With everything coming to full circle, Marcy must navigate on helping out with production, solve a mystery…can there be sparks between her and Mike as well…

Definitely read and find out. This was a fun read and I highly recommend this book.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is fun and kept me at the edge of my seat wondering how Marcy was going to handle everything thrown at her! Marcy is a costume designer for a particular play set in the 60s and encounters obstacles at every turn. The well-developed characters’ interactions with each other weave the story together dramatically. Paranormal, romance, intrigue – a little bit of something for everyone. It is a book that I dove into and barely came up for air. It was done way too fast! I definitely recommend this book and can’t wait to get my hands on another from this author!

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Megan Conley

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this wonderfully divine sequel, we get more insight into Marcy, the store clerk from Divine Vintage, and we meet Mike, the sexy director who has a rather nasty girlfriend and, in turn, is rather grumpy. I love the continuance of the paranormal aspect and this time it’s Marcy who is being called on to help the spirit in need. I think I liked this one a bit more ONLY because the plot line interested me more due to the particular play (The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde) that Young chose for her storyline. I enjoyed the character development (as individuals and otherwise) and I also really enjoyed getting to see characters that we previously got to know in the first book. If you are looking for a paranormal mystery romance with a bit of a grumpy/sunshine trope then this is defiantly the book for you! This is the second book in the series and I feel that you can read it as a standalone…but honestly why would you want to miss out on another great book so just go read the first one too 🙂
Reviewed by @meggs1717

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jamie Truex

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the sequel to Divinely Vintage. After reading the first one, I just had to read this one. It did not disappoint! I really enjoyed the theater scene and the characters. There is a good balance of romance and paranormal. It’s a perfect rainy day book!

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Santana Hicks

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book of the ‘Divine Vintage series’ but can be read as a stand alone. The first book was mainly about Tess while this one is about Marcy.

Marcy took on a job for her friend to costume a period-era play. Upon arrival, she is met with reluctance from the director, Mike. Marcy has a talent for reading auras and his aura was always red with annoyance around her. On top of that, the first time she enters the area where she will be working, she sees what can only be described as a ghostly aura. She enlists help from Tess, who has the gift of visions from clothing and they set off to try and discover who passed away and how.

The lead role of the play is suddenly open and it’s up to Marcy to fill that role. Being the artist she is, no way can she pass up this opportunity. So now she has three tasks at hand, plus there seems to be some electricity between Mike and Marcy even though they are opposites. Even though he technically has a girlfriend, it doesn’t stop the confusing feelings coming from both ends.

Will Marcy be able to complete her original job, steal the show, help the ghost, AND get the man?

I enjoyed the first book of this series which was actually the debut novel but I found the speech a little stiff in some areas. This book was written much better speech wise. Again the author was able to make vintage fashion exciting and mysterious with a splash or romance. The main characters have unique abilities which makes it much more intriguing to read.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Carrie Cross

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Divinely Dramatic” by Sandra L. Young is an exceptional book that captivates readers with its intriguing storyline and well-developed characters. The author’s writing style keeps the reader engaged from the very beginning until the end.
One of the standout aspects of the book is its emphasis on spirituality and the power of faith. Sandra L. Young effortlessly weaves spiritual elements into the narrative, encouraging readers to reflect on their own beliefs and personal journey.
The pacing of the book is well-balanced, with the right amount of tension and drama to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Additionally, the author’s descriptive prose vividly brings the settings to life, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the world of Sarah.
Overall, “Divinely Dramatic” is an inspiring and thought-provoking read. Sandra L. Young’s masterful storytelling and powerful religious themes make it a book that will stay with readers long after they’ve finished reading it. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a captivating tale of faith, resilience, and personal growth.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just a little haunting that’s all, or is it? Divinely Dramatic has a lot going on. And I enjoyed what the author was presenting but it did get confusing at times. Giving the read characters with so much depth that are also gifted. Gifted in a way that they have a special ability. Reading auras, connecting with the unknown, ect. Reading this book was a happy accident and I’m glad I took the chance.
Marcy has been given an opportunity that could go very right or all kinds of wrong. She’s been drafted by her friend to costume a play in her absence. What she wasn’t expecting was a floating white aura and a possible connection to a 50 year curse that she’s determined to figure out sooner rather than later. However once she’s cast in the play in the very role of the person who died she’s determined to come to a conclusion.
Mike lost a bet. Now he has to direct a play not of his choosing. He’s going to do everything in his power to make it successful. However, between Marcy throwing off his senses and unusual happenings around the theater, will he succeed? There’s also the matter of his girlfriend. Art imitating life. It’s hitting rather close to home, meaning their presence and the entity living through similar experiences.
The author gave the reader an interesting adventure. One with laughter, happiness, sadness, and love. I look forward to checking out more books in the future.

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Divine Vintage (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Candice Estes

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Tess Burton moves to Michigan City and opens her own vintage clothing store, she can’t possibly foresee the changes that are headed her way. On her first day of business, an elderly woman, Esther DeLeon, and her nephew, Trey Dunmore, walk into her store, to inform her of a fashion show featuring clothing from the early 20th century at Esther and Trey’s family home, Carver House. Tess agrees to model, but does not expect to be swept up into a mystery that nobody knew existed. The story had always been that Edward Carver had killed his young bride, Phoebe, on their wedding night, and then himself. However, Tess discovers, through flashes of history brought to her by touching belongs of Phoebe’s including the gown that she is to wear for the fashion show, as well as from Phoebe’s diary, that the story that had always been accepted, may not be accurate. When Trey begins to have similar visions, though he is not open to them at first, the pair must try to sort out the mystery as well as their own feelings for each other and rather or not they are being influenced by the feelings of the deceased couple. This is an excellent book, with great characters and world building. This is both a mystery and a guaranteed happily ever after with ghosts and supernatural elements to keep you guessing.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Candice Estes

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Marcy Alexander helps her mom, due to her arthritis, works two part time jobs, at a deli and at Divine Vintage, and has gotten herself roped into helping with costuming for a local theater’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest by a friend, Justine, who was going to do the work, but ended up going out of town with her husband to Hollywood to consult on a movie. When Marcy walks in, the director, Mike Figueroa, has minimal faith in her abilities because she is an unknown in the theater community. When his lead actress disappears, and she is also asked to step up and read lines, initially for practice, then for good, he is surprised to find that she has many talents. Marcy has an ability to see aura’s, which she didn’t have before her boss at Divine Vintage, Tess Burton, discovered her ability to see visions of the past by touching objects that once belonged to or were used by, the people involved. When Marcy goes into the costume loft and discovers a bright light that has no known source, she realizes it is a spirit trying to communicate with our world to find peace. With the help of her friends, Justine and Tess, along with Tess’s husband Trey, Marcy must try to figure out why this spirit needs her help and how to help her. This book is the second book in the Divine Vintage series, and is a great follow up with the same excellent storytelling, world building and characters, though it can also be read as a stand-alone. Part mystery and part romance, this one will keep you guessing until almost the end.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Katie Matthews

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I first read the synopsis for this book I was instantly drawn to the story and I really did enjoy it. I loved Marcy so much, she was such a great, fun character to read about. The story was really entertaining and it definitely kept my attention from beginning to end. The authors writing was really great, I could certainly imagine all of the lovely vintage things she was describing, I love the 60’s and it was great to be transported back there with this story through their love of vintage fashion and the mysterious goings on of 1966!
I can’t wait to read more from this series!

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Ashly Renner

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed Divinely Vintage, the first novel in this series, so it comes as no surprise that I would enjoy Divinely Dramatic. Romance, theatrical production, this was a fun read. I enjoy Sandra’s writing,she’s an excellent storyteller and draws you in, captivating you with her words very easily.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, so much to unpack in this brilliant book. There’s the mystery, the romance, the hidden histories and motivations of different characters. The second book in an amazing series, this one contains references to its predecessor but can also be read as a stand alone. Be warned though, the twists and turns will keep you turning the pages and reading long into the night! 5 stars!

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Divinely Dramatic is the second book in the Divine Vintage Series. It is a cozy mystery with paranormal elements, drama, suspense, mystery, intrigue, vintage clothing, and romance. I was so excited to read this book after having read book one, Divine Vintage, and I was not disappointed. This time around we follow the (mis)adventures of Marcy as she reluctantly agrees to lend a hand as a costumer to a local theatre group. Things start off on the wrong foot for her immediately with the Play Director, Mike, as she inadvertently seems to have gotten on his bad side without even trying. As if that is not bad enough, Marcy finds herself confronted with a glowing white orb in the loft of the theatre where the costumes are stored. She is unnerved and spooked by the white light but finds herself wanting to know more about it, so she enlists the help of her friend Tess. Although Marcy has become more in tune with her abilities to see a person’s aura, it is Tess that can connect with the spirit world through vintage clothing. Together, Marcy and Tess begin to unlock the secrets of a gruesome death that took place in the theatre in 1966. I loved the characters in this story, especially Marcy with her eclectic clothing style and easy-going attitude. Although she was fun-loving, she also had a firecracker spirit that she revealed when someone, such as Mike, pushed her buttons. I loved that Tess could sense spirits and see visions through the touch of vintage clothing and thought it was a unique and special gift to have. I cannot wait for the next book!

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young, This is such a fun paranormal, romance. Its the story of Marcy who is an artist who has just realized she can read people’s aura’s. She is also a expert in vintage clothing so when her friend is left in charge of the local production of “The Importance of Being Earnest” Marcy is in charge of the wardrobe. While working on this production Marcy begins to see a Aura around the theater and when Marcy finds out that this same play was put on in this very same theater 50 years ago and the lead actress died tragically during the production. Marcy is determined to solve this actresses death so that she can be free at last. Marcy is also attracted to both the director and an actor Will she be able to play the leading role without becoming an aura herself? Read this fun romance to find out!

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young is the second book in the Divine Vintage series. While this is the second book in a series, it can be read as a stand-alone. In this book we follow Marcy Alexander who is Tess’s assistant from the first book. Marcy finds herself in a ghostly mystery when she sees an unattached aura while doing a costuming gig. Marcy is used to seeing the auras of the living but not of ghosts. Of course, Marcy is in for a ride when she finds herself in a ghostly mystery. We also meet Mike, the director of the play that Marcy is costuming. They find themselves a bit at odds but of course, that changes. I enjoyed this story. I loved the first book so much and I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about a change in the main character but Marcy was just as lovely as a main character as she was as a side character. The story was just as engaging as the first book. The chemistry between Mike and Marcy was great and the romance was sweet and just right. Ms Young writes ghost stories so well. I am always drawn into the world of her stories. I adore the characters. The writing is absolutely lovely. Please do yourself a favor and read this book and then go read Divine Vintage if you haven’t yet.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging historical romance with a ghostly twist. Having read and enjoyed book one in this series I was looking forward to this book and I was not disappointed. I was hooked from page one and was kept happily turning the pages by the ghostly mystery storyline. Marcy Alexander is a vintage fashionista who reluctantly agrees to do the costumes for a period-era play. However, she was not expecting all the drama, or having to harness her aura-reading ability to solve a ghostly mystery from 1966. Then there is the director Mike who is gorgeous but gruff, and who’s aura flares crimson, meaning he’s irritated whenever they talk. He’s determined to produce a great show despite his prank-driven friends. As well as all this Marcy has an ailing Mum who is urging her to pursue her dream career and she has a very persistent ghost to deal with. The descriptive narrative brought the setting vividly to life making me feel fully immersed in the story. I found Marcy very likeable and relatable and enjoyed her developing romance with director Mike. The ghostly element along with the 1966 murder mystery kept me gripped throughout.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Divinely Dramatic is the second book in the Divine Vintage series. This can be read and enjoyed as a standalone book. It had been some time since I read the first book in this series, but it was not an issue for diving into this fun mystery read. Marcy has been asked to be the costumer for a production of an Oscar Wilde play. I was drawn in immediately because I love Oscar Wilde’s works, but the drama that always seems to unfold when stage productions are involved in a book. There are plenty of interesting characters, a mysterious death from the 1960s, and more in this book. I’m not going to give plot points or anything away. Just know that if you enjoy a fun mystery set in the theater, you will enjoy this book. I liked the characters and how the history of the theater played into the story. I look forward to reading more of this series in the future.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jules Herbert

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This truly AMAZING author never fails to deliver! Each and every book is filled with wonderful characters, creative storylines and is always so well written you feel as if you are truly right there with the characters. This book totally delivered in her usual style. I loved it. It can be read as a standalone but once you read it I now you will want more! I loved Marcy and her quirkiness. This really is a fun read with great characters and definitely some unexpected twists along the way that will keep you hooked. I can’t wait for more.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Betsy Melano

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Romance, mystery, supernatural experiences and so much more. This book had my attention from the start and it didn’t disappoint! I loved the interaction between Marcy and Mike. It’s been a while since I read the first book but I had no problem catching up on things. It’s a rare book that makes me giggle or laugh as I’m reading which makes it great fun. The setting was awesome and the characters made it special.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Alison Risher

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The local community theater group is putting on a play. Vintage clothing is a key component to the success of the show. The characters from Divine Vintage are featured here, but this is certainly a stand-alone novel. There is romance, as well as a fifty-year-old mystery. Family values, and the value of family, are both explored. The main character learns to take a chance on herself.

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