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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the debut novel of Sandra L Young. I loved the fact that it was a historical mystery. I felt like I was in the past with the characters. Her descriptive writing really painted a vivid picture in my mind. Who would have thought that an antique clothing store would produce a mystery? This story is not just a mystery, but also has romance, murder, and some drama to the mix and that is what made this story interesting. This is about Tess and Trey. They are working on the murder mystery together. Their relationship started to blossom in this mystery. I love watching the relationship grow. I highly recommend this story because you are going to want to see what Tess and Trey have found and where their relationship grows into.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Divine Vintage is absolutely amazing. Much like Trey, I was a skeptic due to this being my first book that deals with spirits. After only a few paragraphs, I was a believer like Tess. I definitely put this one down as one of my favorite books of the year. The story of Trey is sweet and romantic. The story of Phoebe and Edward is tragic and romantic. Put these two together and it is simply mesmerizing. Well written, multi-layered characters and a well-formed plot make this book insanely difficult to put down. This story invokes so many emotions. I adored Tess and rooted for happiness and well-being all the way through. I kinda hated Brett and had a very visceral reaction to him. Nevertheless, there was no black and white here and it was easy to see the motivations of the characters and empathize with them, even if I didn’t agree. I can’t wait to recommend this book to everyone I know.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The authors writing was really engaging and I felt like I really was being transported back in time. The authors attention to detail was really good and this enabled me to imagine exactly what I was reading at times. The mysterious storyline kept me guessing the whole way through the story. The characters Tess and Trey were great to read about and I loved the originality of the story.
Overall a really good read and I look forward to reading more from this author again!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Daryian Lucas

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first read by this author and it was so well written. The details in this book are so descriptive I felt transported to the time period. It’s a historical, romance, mystery all in one and it’s done very well. This book does a great job at making the time period relatable and not feel like forever ago. I love the love between Tess and Trey and can’t wait to read more from this author!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young reviewed by Jessica Pritt

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was very refreshing! Very different then what I have read recently. I enjoyed the mix of the present and the past. It had a wonderful steamy romance. The storyline had a great mystery that kept you curious.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Lyndsay Withey

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Talk about a book I couldn’t put down! I personally love all things vintage and then this book added suspense and mystery. From the very beginning of the book you can tell there is something special about Tess. She is connected to the past in a way that’s unique and powerful.

This was such a wonderful story and the character development was amazing! When I was finished with this book, I kept wanting more!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a lovely read about a young business owner, history buff, and paranormal sleuth who becomes determined to help solve a century-old murder. Tess is a wonderful character with a quirky sense of fashion, who loves all things vintage and unique. When she meets Trey and his grandmother, there is an instant jolt of connection, one that neither can ignore. When she starts connecting to glimpses of, and messages from, his ancestor Phoebe, she becomes enmeshed in the details of Phoebe’s life and death. But are those pieces of Phoebe’s love life influencing her feelings for the current (and very handsome) man in front of her? Will she and Trey develop their own bond and future together?

The mystery is an interesting one, and as more characters are drawn into the mix, the list of potential murderers becomes longer and murkier. It was great fun to watch Tess plot and discover, and watch the men surrounding her play out their roles. I liked how she remained quietly firm in the things she knew, despite naysayers who thought her trite or silly. A fun book that I can definitely recommend for cozy mystery and paranormal lovers.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! This book was interesting in a way because I’ve never read one quite like this before. I really enjoyed the fact that the main character, Tess, is almost basically transported back in time when she touches period piece clothing. I have never read that aspect in a story before that I can recall. I really like that this is a paranormal, historical mystery. It added a bunch of layers to this novel that it made it more entertaining and enthralling. The air of mystery makes this novel enjoyable as well. This is the first I’ve read from this author and I’m hoping it won’t be the last!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Toni Sellers

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I would absolutely recommend this book. Sandra L.Young is an outstanding Author. This book had a little bit of everything you would want in a book. From romance to mystery, scandal and paranormal. How can you go wrong? I couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end. I fell in love with the characters so much I feel like I know them.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the authors debut novel, and an enjoyable murder suicide mystery with a paranormal twist. With visions of the past our vintage fashionista sets out to uncover an unsolved mystery. It is a ‘whodunnit’ tale of a timeless love story that spans over a hundred years. As the present and the past mesh, this fast-paced tale reveals the layers to find the truth of one man’s
family legacy. The authors passion and love of vintage fashion shine through and it is that passion that brings the story to life. With romance and history, fashion and mystery, there is a little bit of everything to keep the reader fully engaged and intrigued.
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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Ashley Hasting

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So imagine you being able to touch a piece of old clothing and all of a sudden having visions of that clothing and the owner and their past at that time. How awesome is that? Tessa ended up owning her own vintage store full of old clothing that she has seen visions of. What she didn’t expect was to go to a runway show of vintage clothing and the dress she wears is of their family past murder that us different than told. Trey on the other hand is not sure how to understand, but if it helps understand what happens, then he will help. What happens between them and understanding the scenario of what truly happened in the past is such a fun mystery read.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jerricka Brown

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and I was truly captivated. I loved how all the elements flowed together to make it amazing. This is one of my top historical mysteries I have read in a while. I found myself trying to find out what happens next before I could read it. The author’s knowledge of the past truly shines in this book. I loved it.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jamie Zabolotney

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tess Burton has started a new life for herself in a new city doing something she has always dreamed of, vintage clothing. The one thing she didn’t expect was that she would begin having visions that go with the clothing. When Tess does a fashion show in an old mansion she is plunged headlong into a murder-suicide vision that takes her on a quest to find the hidden answers.

Tess meets Trey, descendant of the accused murderer and though the sparks fly between the two, Trey is reluctant to delve further into the mystery. Once she convinces him to let the visions take them both and see where they lead, the relationship between the two blossoms.Can Tess and Trey live out the lives that the dead couple never would.

This was a quick read for me but very enjoyable with a unique storyline.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Alisa Boomer

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely ADORED Divine Vintage!! This is a modern romance with a historical, paranormal twist. The main romance is a slow burn but oh what a burn! Genuine sparks fly as these two unravel mysteries and fine each other in the process. Throw in an age-old murder mystery and you are hooked! Definitely a page-turner perfect for any reader!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young. This was such a fun read. Its the author’s debut novel and I can’t wait to read more. It’s the story of Tess who has opened her vintage clothing store which has always been her dream. She got more than she bargained for though because along with the clothing she begins to be overcome with visions about a murdered woman and her wedding dress. Trey is another model who starts having visons after modeling the vintage clothing. Between their visions they get wrapped up in a old murder/suicide and they try to solve it. There is also a romance between Trey and Tess so you get 2 romances and a mystery. The Victorian Era comes alive in this book and I truly felt I was there. Once you start reading this book you won’t be able to put it down. Get yourself a copy and read Divine Vintage today!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Trish Ann

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I always find dual timeline stories interesting. This was a love story and mystery entwined in one. I absolutely loved the description of the garments and the vintage aspects. While I do like paranormal, sometimes the psychic thoughts got in the way of me staying engaged. It was a good debut novel by this author.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Rayne East

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Definitely Divine
What a brilliantly written book. The characters were relatable and well developed and the storyline intriguing. This is a mystery wrapped up in history with a paranormal twist. Tess is an easy MC to like and Trey is charming. Together they venture into the unknown to seek answers and discover so much more along the way. I loved the author’s writing style and look forward to reading more of her work.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Amber Poole

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is pretty interesting. On one hand we have an old murder mystery to solve, while a romance may be brewing. I enjoyed the vintage aspects of the book. The clothing, language and architecture seemed spot on. The author did a great job with their research. Despite the constant flashbacks, the story is very easy to read and follow along. It kept me busy entertained from page one.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Divine Vintage is the debut novel by Sandra L. Young. This is an interesting mystery, with a bit of a paranormal edge that gave the story an extra element of intrigue. Add in some history, a long past murder, investigation, romance, and a few dramatic developments- and we get a story that proves Ms. Young is an author to watch out for in the future.
When vintage clothing store owner, Tina, comes across a vintage outfit, it comes with a built in mystery. Visions of a past crime begs to be solved and leads our MC’s on quite an intriguing investigation, as they work to solve the crime and restore a family’s reputation.
Happy reading!

Thank you, Sandra L. Young!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Amanda Glaspie

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a thrilling quick read of murder, love, and hope. Tess having just opened her dream store in Michigan City, Indiana gets the opportunity to model a early 1900s gown which ultimately leads to her helping to solve a 100 year old murder mystery. Trey, who was simply helping his dear relative Esther, finds himself also entranced when he begins seeing the same visions as Tess. This book flawlessly moves from modern times to the past. I found myself spellbound as the story of Phoebe and Edward is told through the eyes of Tess and Trey. You will find yourself on the edge of your seat each time a vision arises. I thought the last chapter was an after thought but it did not take away from the solved mystery and left me feeling happy This is a beautiful love story blended with mystery, hope for the future, and so much more.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tessa Burton has moved to a new town to pursue her dream and open up a boutique. Divine Vintage is the name of her store and she hopes to make it a great success. While modeling a dress from the descendents that own Carver House her mind has been opened to what has been deemed a murder suicide. What really happened? The story is that the newly weds had an argument on the eve of their honeymoon, but the visions that Tessa has tell a different story. Trey Dunmore isn’t much of a believer in the paranormal, but helping to clear his great-grandfathers name intrigues him. Or is it Tessa that has truly captured his interest? How much of the feelings and emotions from the past are influencing their current feelings and emotions? Will Trey and Tessa be able to differentiate the two and build a lasting relationship? Will they be able to find out the truth of what happened in Carver House?

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Kayla Kearney

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

You can definitely tell the author has an affinity for vintage fashion in her debut novel! For a new author, she seamlessly is able to go back and forth from past to present, all while keeping the reader on their toes as they wonder what is to be revealed next. She has amazing attention to details and any mystery fanatic will love the writing style she has.

The story of Tess and Trey has me hooked from the beginning. The tension between the two characters made it that much more enjoyable to read, and I was happy with how their romance flourished throughout the book. I definitely look forward to reading more of this author!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jules Herbert

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well this author definitely has a new fan in this reader. This was such a wonderful mix of genres, which I would say included paranormal, historical, romance and mystery, that you are always involved and captivated by the story and its characters from the first word to the very last. The descriptive writing talent of this author is just beyond my powers of description. If I could give more than 5 stars I absolutely would!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, I highly recommend this book, it was truly enjoyable. If you like a mystery wrapped up with some romance and paranormal feels, definitely check this book out. I loved how I am engaged from present day of Tess and Trey but also get wrapped in a century old murder-suicide mystery. When both Tess and Trey model vintage clothing from the couple that were involved from a century old crime, Tess sees visions. These visions really open the story up…..and I just really could not put this book down!! So well done…..

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was such a wonderful and engaging read! I loved how it really grabbed me from that first chapter and kept reeling me in until that last chapter so much so that I found myself reading well past my bedtime to find out how this book would come to a conclusion. While this book might be a sweet romance it plays out with the intrigue of an old mystery murder crime and set against the backdrop of beautiful vintage clothing. The worldbuilding and scene setting is exquisite and I felt as if I could slip into the clothing myself. I absolutely loved every moment that I spent with Tess and Trey, and the cast of supporting characters that flow in and out of the story really come to life just as much as they do. I look forward to seeing what will come next!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was such a wonderful and engaging read! I loved how it really grabbed me from that first chapter and kept reeling me in until that last chapter so much so that I found myself reading well past my bedtime to find out how this book would come to a conclusion. While this book might be a sweet romance it plays out with the intrigue of an old mystery murder crime and set against the backdrop of beautiful vintage clothing. The worldbuilding and scene setting is exquisite and I felt as if I could slip into the clothing myself. I absolutely loved every moment that I spent with Tess and Trey, and the cast of supporting characters that flow in and out of the story really come to life just as much as they do. I look forward to seeing what will come next!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jamie Truex

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tess owns a vintage clothing shop. Opening day, her first customers are Esther and Trey. Trey is Esther’s cousin’s son. There is an instant connection between Tess and Trey. Esther invites her to model some vintage clothing at her historic family home. While wearing the dress of a previous owner, Phoebe, Tess has a powerful vision and wakes up saying, “My husband didn’t murder me!”

I truly enjoyed following along as Tess and Trey try to solve the murder suicide of Phoebe and Edward. With each clue, I suspected someone different. I also liked the attraction between Tess and Trey. I would love to see another book with these two.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging historical romance mystery with a paranormal twist. This debut novel had me hooked from page one with its fascinating and unique storyline. Tess Burton owns Divine Vintage, a clothing boutique, but Tess has the ability to see visions when she touches the vintage clothing. Whilst modelling an Edwardian era gown, Tess suddenly sees through the eyes of a murdered bride. What she sees of this century old murder disputes the local claim that it was her bridegroom that committed the crime. Trey Dunmore is unsure about these visions that Tess claims to have, but he is keen to clear his family’s tainted legacy, and so agrees to help her explore the past.
By using the dead woman’s clothing and her diary, Tess and Trey are able to discover that in 1913 there are a list of murder suspects, not just the bridegroom. With a murder mystery to solve the couple try to deny their chemistry but soon wonder if past emotions are influencing them, or is their blossoming relationship real. This wonderfully written dual timeline novel kept me gripped until the last page. The characters are likeable and relatable and I felt particularly engaged with Tess. The setting and era came vividly to life through the authors descriptive narrative and the historical details, making me feel immersed in the story. A great read which I highly recommend.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review By Susan Ratchford

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Divine Vintage
By Sandra L. Young
Review by Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

After opening up the vintage shop of her dreams Tess Burton is asked to model a dress for a prominent family with a stain in their history. Wearing the beautiful dress from 1913 brings about flashes from a murder suicide from a hundred years past. She sees visions through the eyes of the murdered bride that may clear the rumor that the groom was the killer. Trey Dunmore, a great great great grandson of the suspect, will do anything to clear his family’s legacy, even explore the past through these non conventional means. As the list of suspects grows so do their feelings toward each other, and the deeper they delve into the past. Will they solve the mystery that’s been waiting a century?
This mystery had me guessing until the last page!!!! I loved being able to look back on the fashion and the intrigue of the early 1900’s. It was really cool to see what life could have been like back then. This book had me on edge the whole time and was paced beautifully to build up tension!! Speaking of tension, I loved the amount of tension between Trey and Tess!!!! Very sexy! There were also so many OMG moments that had me audibly gasping!!! Such vivid and great detail to make such a satisfying and fun read!!! You should make Divine Vintage a staple in your closet!! I definitely would recommend it.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really enjoyable book. I thought the author did a great job of mixing the past and the present together. It flowed so easily and made it more engaging for the reader. The characters were easy to connect with as well. I believed in their journey right from the start. I think the author has created and interesting book that is effortless to read and is thoroughly enjoyable. I would definitely recommend.

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