All I can say is wow. The author delivers again in this installment of the series. Every time I read a new book in the series I’m captivated all over again. The author has a way of connecting the reader to the characters and story that is always meaningful and brings life to the story. I feel like it can be challenging to actually connect to a paranormal story, rather than just be entertained by it, but this author very easily draws a reader in and connects them to her stories in a way that is unmatched! The series build on itself very nicely and this story is just as unique as the previous books.
Hope and Russ connect in a way neither of them have experienced before, but why? Truths come to light in this page-turner! Highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Condrahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Condra2022-03-26 08:02:542022-03-26 08:02:54Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Jess Engel
WOW! I read a lot, it’s kind of my happy place. I’ve read good books, bad books, helpful books, books that taught me that holding on to reach a real turning point is amazing and books that have taught me it doesn’t matter how long I wait, that will never be the style for me. THIS book, though…really wowed me. I read it cover to cover in a day. I LOVE paranormal books, I love fun, carefree romance, I’ve discovered I enjoy a decent amount of MC books, all sorts of things. This book really reached out to me and pulled me in, with all of the beauty it offers. Well written, inspirational, romantic, paranormal, action packed, includes beautiful characters and the prose makes me feel like I’m reading something that a person who really knows what I need to hear is writing this…I’m running to find books 1-3. I could NOT put this down. While I was lost in places that I think would have been assisted by reading the first 3 books, it didn’t matter in the long run (although I’m sure many aspects would seem a little clearer) – I was enthralled.
Hope has the gift of telepathy and has spent her life “tapping into” people who need her assistance. Once she helps lead them through their needs, she disconnects from them. Russ, though…Russ is different. Hope doesn’t just hear his thoughts, she hears EVERYTHING. The noises surrounding him, the whole works. She even sees what Russ is seeing. It’s all so new to her. And for Russ, having this voice in his head is not something he is familiar with, either. Is it his conscience? Is he losing his mind? Why won’t she just GO AWAY? Eventually, they bond with one another. Once it is revealed why and how they are connected, this book goes from wonderful and interesting to phenomenal. I could talk about this book all day, that’s how much I enjoyed it – but I highly recommend it. I cannot imagine regretting reading this book.
I read this as a standalone, and life really got in the way of me engulfing this book like I really wanted to. Finished it in about a day and half, despite my objections to other obligations that kept me from reading it straight through. Seriously had a difficult time putting this one down.
Hope has a gift for connecting telepathically with people, usually for her to help them in some way, and since she doesn’t choose the connections, it’s not initially apparent why she’s connected with Russ. After a couple of months, she’s still struggling to figure it out while Russ starts to get annoyed with her ability to read his every thought and her questioning of things he’d rather leave in the past while revealing very little about about herself to him.
Along with the ability to connect telepathically, Hope is confused as to why she’s suddenly developed a new ability to see through Russ’s eyes. Add in her unclear premonitions and the stresses of a life lived in secrecy, and Hope becomes overwhelmed when her own safety is threatened. All she knows is her connection with Russ is different and she finds herself more invested in his life than she should be.
When life and death hang in the balance, the pair figure out that Russ might just be the answer to helping Hope leave her life of hiding behind once and for all, if she can learn to trust him with her secrets. Lots of ghosts and other paranormal activity, and close friendships, help the pair navigate through their lives as they face peril.
I was thoroughly engrossed in this novel and the original story line full of mystery and intrigue. Great writing, wonderful characters, and lots of drama. It’s taken me a couple of days to decompress from this one.
I Absolutely could not put this book down. It is a first time read for me from this Author and even though it was book 4, I didn’t feel lost at all. The characters were amazing. I immediately fell in love with them and wanted to be friends with them. I can’t recommend this book enough.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Toni Sellershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngToni Sellers2022-03-21 07:26:402022-03-21 07:26:40Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Toni Sellers
This book takes you on an adventure that has you at the edge of your seat until the last page. It’s such an interesting twist on special abilities. You will fall in love with the main characters immediately and be fully committed to their story. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
I adore this series! Hope has the ability to connect telepathically to people that need her help. When she connects to Russ, she knows this is different. For this particular connection, it is not obvious why they are connected or how long it will take to figure it out. Russ is annoyed by the voice in his head at first. He doesn’t like someone invading his every thought and feeling. The longer they are connected though, the more they develop a friendship that bonds them. As they get to know each other, they try to figure out what is connecting them, and what it will take to make it through.
One thing that I love about this series is that even if you have never read another book in this series, you can still enjoy each book. While the characters are connected, and the story is better knowing the past, there is enough background given to not be lost if you jump in here. The emotions in this story really resonate with the reader. My heart skipped a beat on several occasions! You are really brought into the world of Russ and Hope as if you are right there with them! I can not wait to continue this series!
A Flipping Fantastic five-star read. This is number four in the Soul Connection series, and I have read and loved them all, and I would recommend you read them all in order as they do build the world and setting, and you would miss some amazing characters and stories. Russ and Hope have an amazing Soul connection, they face difficulties, and your heart will be pounding along with them as this is such a well written story that you will be sucked into the story and feel like you are part of the conversation. The flow of the story is impeccable, and you will be left wondering along with the main characters what is different this time. This is a great story and one not to be missed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2022-03-19 07:28:202022-03-19 07:28:20Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Sara Oxton
I love series reads and I love when they get more intricate along the way! The Soul Connections series is getting larger and adding more mysteries and I’m so happy!! 😃 I do not believe the other three books needs to be read in order to comprehend this story since there are well informed snippets of background throughout this book as we follow along with Russ McReady and the new voice in his head. You’ll most likely love the characters so much you’ll end up reading the other three books for insight and sheer desire for another heart felt adventure. It amazes me how wholesome certain people are and how conceptuly twisted others can be. I had a hard time putting this book down. Reading about how far people go for people they love lightens my spirit. I cannot wait to read about the next problem to solve and learning more about the mysterious Redemption Zone.
Hope has the power of telepathically, which she uses to help people, though she does it from a distance. When she connects with Russ, she is not sure why she is unable to disconnect with him, but she tries to help him nonetheless. In time, the two form a strong bond, but still do not understand the reason for the connection.
I do not want to give too much. I have a few of the other books in the series, and really enjoyed them. This novel was no different. I enjoyed paranormal stories, with telepathic connection. The mystery of why Russ and Hope were connected kept me engaged while reading.
This book is a fast paced paranormal romance. Once again the characters are well developed and the story line is great. With it’s ups and downs, highs and lows, it’ll keep you coming back for more.
This book has a great storyline. It’s a well written paranormal romance. With well written characters, this book is definitely a page turner. I do suggest reading in order.
Hope and Russ are such a fun couple of characters to follow. Hope is telepathic and she is often put in people’s minds so her voice sounds like their subconscious. Russ is special in his own way, and Hope is trying to figure out what that way is. They become friends and try to help each other despite their unusual circumstances. This story has wonderful characters, witty jokes, and is a joy to read.
A continuation in the series, this book is amazing as always. This story brings in a little girl who can see ghosts like Scott. A ghost from Scott’s past shows up throwing everything for a loop. Scott and Zelda’s relationship is strained, and everybody tries to help in their own way. If you like a book about a little girl who helps her parents through hard times, a couple who fights to stay together, and holds an amazing supernatural element, read this book. It is worth it!
Logan and Angel are both very relatable characters. Logan wants his little sister back, and blames Angel. Logan is the good and loyal big brother. Angel always seems to end up with the short end of the stick. Everybody has felt down on their luck, like the world is against you. If you want to read a book with a great story line, plot twists, and life-changing characters, this is the book for you.
Talking to dead people’s spirits is one thing, but having to deal with the constant requests and sad stories could be very depressing. This experience could even drive one to go insane or kill one’s self. Scott is just starting to get used to his gift, as much as a person can, when he finds the spirit of a girl he can’t ignore. He calls her Zelda, because she can’t remember anything about herself from when she was alive. He wants to help her find out the truth so she can move on. But can you have feelings for someone who you are helping move on? Will her past bring up too many bad memories? This book is well written and a great start to a series that will be a new experience for everyone to read.
I cannot say enough good things about this series or this author. She is definitely going to the top of my list and definitely within the top ten series that I have ever read, probably even top 5.
Hope can connect telepathically to other people, in order to help them work through and solve their dilemma. Once she helps them she always disconnects, afterall they do not need her interference more than necessary. That is until she connects with Russ and honestly has no idea why they are connected. Add to that the fact that she can sense everything around him and see through his eyes this journey has taken her to places she has never been before. Meanwhile, Russ cannot get her voice out of his head, though she does keep him on the straight and narrow and has saved his life in the past. So when he tries to help her but she doesn’t know much he is frustrated to no end. After all, how can he help someone with so little information whom he has never met before? Eventually they build a strong connection and Russ realizes that he might be the one that needs to help hope he vows to do everything in his power to help her out. Can Russ figure out how to help Hope in time so they can finally meet? This was a doozy of a novel, beautifully written. A new take on the paranormal but definitely loved seeing the characters from previous books intertwined in this story. This is one journey I didn’t want to end and now must wait with bated breath to see if more books are forthcoming in this series.
In this book we are back to Scott and Zelda’s story that we started in book one. This author really knows how to pack a punchin the emotional turmoil department. If you haven’t read the first two books you definitely should as they provide additional insight into the characters and their actions.
Zelda finds herself in a horrible car accident, which causes her to lose her and Scott’s baby. As if that weren’t enough Scott must make the decision that will change the course of their lives, in order to save his wife, by allowing the doctors to give her a hysterectomy. This takes the one thing that Scott and Zelda had been working toward in their marriage. Each one blames themselves for what happened, and even though trying to overcome this horrific accident Scott is still being besieged by ghosts who want his help to move on. That is when a ghost from Scott’s past enters the story with a secret that may forever change the couple’s lives. When Scott doesn’t immediately help they go to his daughter, the only other person with the ability to see them. Can Scott and Zelda move through their own trauma to handle the secret from the past? Or is this the final straw that breaks them so they are unrepairable? This is an emotional rollercoaster from the get go and the author does a fantastic job of tackling the difficult topics of infant loss and mental health. I am looking forward to reading what comes next and continuing this journey with this author. I highly recommend not only this book but this series as it has to be one of the best I have ever read!
Sleeping Angel is the second book in the series, the author once again is able to tie up all the mystery, drama, emotion, and love into a wonderful read. From the first book we still have Scott who after being able to see ghosts must help his ex-girlfriend figure out what happened to her.
Logan, your typical 24 year old, who has been through more grief in his short lifespan than most do for their entire lives. His sister was murdered, his girlfriend cheated on him and he has blindly turned to alcohol to feel something. Unfortunately that takes his life down a dangerous spiral as he wakes up in the hospital with no memories of what he’s done but with everyone blaming him for killing Angel. Angel just so happens to be the person Logan blames for the death of his sister, after all she seemed too caught up in herself to catch what was going on. However, Angel isn’t quite dead, at least her soul isn’t. She discovers she is now living in someone else’s body with no recollection or idea of how that happened. Turning to Scott, her ex-boyfriend, for help to discover why this happened and what to do next. Is Scott enough to help her? Can everyone figure out the true story so they can retain some semblance of their lives and move through the guilt of the past? Or has too much damage been done that none of them will make it out unscathed? If you haven’t read the first book you definitely should as it ties the characters together more easily into the storyline! This was another knock out of the park by Ms. Barrett and I look forward to the journey her other books will take me down!
I love paranormal stories and this one intrigued me because it seems like the ghost whisperer series from tv. This book was a fairly quick read for me because I simply could not turn the pages fast enough. Just wanting to get to the end to solve the mystery.
Scott, our main male character, has at one point experienced death. Only for a few short moments but it was enough to alter his life whether for good or bad that is what he needs to determine. Scott comes across Zelda, our female ghost, who doesn’t remember anything about how she lived or how she died. She is simply in a blood stained wedding dress with only one person that can see her. Together, they attempt to figure out what happened to Zelda and get incredibly close in the process. How do you love someone who is already dead? This story has mystery, intrigue, and romance that will make you keep reading to the very end. Can you solve what happened to Zelda before Scott can help her? This is simply an amazing book that I am going to recommend to everyone I meet!
This is another great book in this wonderful series. I keep getting more and more captured and invested in these characters with each book I read. It is my suggestion that you read the previous books first for a better understanding of some of the characters and for a better experience. This book had me hooked from the start. This author does an exceptional job writing with such detail that you feel right along with the characters. Hope and Russ go through so much in this story, I was on the edge of my seat turning the pages needing to know what was going to happen next. There is romance, suspense, emotional moments, twists and turns and so much more in this book. I can’t wait to read what comes next. I highly recommend this book.
Book 4 is another home run! I really enjoyed this latest paranormal romance from Nikki Lynn Barrett. Russ and Hope are a wonderful pair. It was wonderful to see the plot take shape and mysteries figured out. I loved seeing former characters and enjoyed the new ones also. The build-up to Hope and Russ finally meeting was perfect. It is very easy to fall in love with these characters. A perfect addition to the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-03-08 07:34:592022-03-08 07:34:59Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by La Toya Lewis
Whoo boy! This third installment of the Soul Connection series rocked me. In Snowfall Serenade, Scott and Zelda really go through a lot. Their tragedy is something that I have personally experienced it really touched me and made me feel what these characters were going through. This amazing couple is tested time and time again. This series just keeps better with each book. Getting to experience the lives of these two is truly a gift.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-03-08 07:34:442022-03-08 07:34:44Snowfall Serenade(Soul Connection Book 3) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by La Toya Lewis
My goodness, this was a good read. Even more heart-wrenching, we see Zelda and Scott and more of the ghosts. I enjoyed this book even more than I did the first book. More, mystery and suspense. Ms. Barrett is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I really enjoyed getting to know Angel. My heart broke for both her and Logan. The anticipation for reading the next book in the series is very high.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-03-08 07:30:012022-03-08 07:30:01Sleeping Angel (Soul Connection Book 2) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by La Toya Lewis
Peaceful Slumber is a very good read. I was not prepared to enjoy Scott and Zelda’s story as much as I did. It’s so lovely yet so tragic. A good mystery/suspense plot with intriguing characters. I have to say if I were Scott I would’ve kept up the plan to not show that I could see the ghosts but he did we would not have had such a lovely story. Off to read the next in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-03-08 07:26:272022-03-08 07:26:27Peaceful Slumber (Soul Connection Book 1) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by La Toya Lewis
Hope is a young woman with an extraordinary ability, she can connect with people, mind to mind and help them with their problems, albeit from a distance and normally she can disconnect as soon as she has done this, but this time it is different. Russ is a young man with a lot of responsibilities, he helps his friends and family out whenever he can, even if it is to his own detriment, that is until one day he starts to hear a mysterious voice in his head and he thinks that something is seriously wrong.
As Hope and Russ begin to talk over this telepathic connection, they try to work out what has brought this on, but as the connection continues, Hope realises that this connection is unlike any other and she has had many, in this case she can see through Russ’s eyes and hear his thoughts, much to his annoyance, but the reason behind this situation is still out of reach.
A few months in and Hope has helped to save his life a couple of times and they both acknowledge that they are feeling stronger for each other than they should, but neither of them want to end their connection. One day, Hope makes the decision to tell Russ some things about her past, that she is on the run and that she can never be safe, she can never let her loved ones she is alive, if she does, then a dark figure from her past will return and use her abilities like they have done before. Russ cannot believe what he is hearing, but he promises to help her in any way he can, as soon as he knows how to anyway.
Suddenly, the reason for their connection becomes clear and with this clarity brings truth, but will the truth put both Hope and Russ in danger and will they be able to overcome it and help each other? This is a paranormal romance with a twist and an unconventional timeline that will keep you hooked all the way through, as the mystery surrounding Hope and Russ unravels.
I haven’t read the first three books in this series. I do not feel that it interfered with my enjoyment/engagement. I really thought the telepathic communication was an interesting aspect of this romance. I cannot imagine the frustration Russ felt hearing a voice in his head. I found the characters easy to connect with. This was a very original, different read for me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trish Annhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrish Ann2022-03-07 14:20:442022-03-07 14:57:57Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Trish Ann
I really have enjoyed reading this series from the beginning, and I would recommend that you do so as well for the fullest enjoyment of the books. This one really delves right in and takes us on a journey more into the psychic side of things and I just loved every moment of it. I really enjoy how these novels don’t get too odd or overwhelmed with the paranormal side of things and things flow so well that they are believable and realistic like they should be. This makes them so much more enjoyable and relatable for a reader like myself who dabbles in the occult and believes in this type of things. I really enjoyed this one and felt a strong connection to the characters. I look forward to seeing what we will get next!
Hope and Russ are the progranist on this installment of the series. What connects them. Since meeting Russ in a previous novel I was interested to see how this would play out. I was engrossed in the whole communication of Russ and how he was with Hope.
Lingering Spirits is the 4th book of the Soul Connection series. I read this as a stand alone but I would advise reading the other 3 books first. Mainly because it’s just that good but also it will give you a better understanding of the other characters. This story is an amazing read! It has romance, mystery, suspense, and paranormal. Hope is such a unique young woman with special abilities and a traumatizing past. She is just trying to survive and then “meets” Russ. Russ is such a sweetheart and he cares about his loved ones and will do anything for them. He’s just a normal guy trying to help out. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat guessing what’s next
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