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The Secrets of Chateau Swansea: A Gothic Romance (Tortured Souls) Paperback – October 1, 2018

by R.C. Matthews (Author), CEO Editor (Editor)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
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An heiress. A working-class man. A star-crossed love on a haunted estate. Psychic Maribeth Sommerset investigates a grisly murder in a haunted chateau at the bidding of the estate’s steward Arthur Dunn. He plays a dangerous game of deception, landing himself at the top of Maribeth's suspect list. But even as she falls for him, she can’t help but wonder if he's the man of her dreams or a deadly fraudster. Amid scandalous secrets and destructive lies, the killer claims a second life and Maribeth scrambles to unravel the secrets of Chateau Swansea before she becomes the next victim.Light your candle, shore up your courage, and enter a haunted estate for a thrilling Victorian gothic romance!
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  1. Part of series
    Tortured Souls
  2. Print length
    281 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    October 1, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.64 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    173200823X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1732008236
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RCM Imprint (October 1, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 281 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 173200823X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1732008236
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.64 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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R.C. Matthews is the author of contemporary and historical romances featuring bold, sassy heroines and magnetic alpha heroes. Warning! The chemistry between her characters is off the charts hot, so read at your own risk. She resides in the Midwest and is surrounded by men: her husband and three sons. During her free time you'll find her watching The Walking Dead, reading a fabulous book or hanging out with her family.

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Tiffany
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect ending for the series
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2021
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Another wonderful tale. Mystery, suspense, true love. A fabulous series for any lover of a good gothic romance. Sorry it’s over
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Lauralee
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Thrilling!
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018
Maribeth is a psychic investigator who is hired to explore the ghosts that haunt the Chateau of Swansea. She meets Arthur Dunn, the steward of the chateau who seems to be hiding secrets. Maribeth finds him suspicious and wonders if he could be behind the murders of Swansea Castle. As Maribeth continues her investigation, she finds that the chateau is linked to her past. She soon discovers that she is in great danger because someone in the castle wants her dead.

Maribeth is really a fun character. She is haughty, stubborn, and feisty. There are times when she is playful and loves to flirt with Arthur Dunn. She is a medium that can communicate with the dead and wants to have a career as psychic investigator. She is willing to continue any lengths to solve the mystery behind the chateau, even if it means using deception.

While I love Maribeth, I thought that Arthur needed more character development. Some of his actions in this novel did not make any sense. As a love interest, he was bit underwhelming. Their love was instant at first sight. Thus, I thought the author should worked more on the development on Arthur’s character and their romance.

Overall, this novel is about family, secrets, and love. While the characters needed more development, the writing itself was very well done. The setting was haunting and atmospheric. The mystery was very thrilling. The killer was not someone who I suspected and the motive was compelling. The Secrets of Chateau Swansea was very fast-paced and a fun ride! It was filled with suspense and ghosts! This is a perfect read for Halloween! I highly recommend it for fans of The Architect's Song, The Other Side of Midnight, and The Dead Travel Fast!
(Note: I received this book as part of a blog tour. All opinions expressed are my own.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2019
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Found a new author to enjoy. Going to start reading a series. Entertaining & enjoyable; not the usual rich guy/poor girl story line.
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Starr2020
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, not great
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
I enjoyed how this story covered many genres: historical, mystery/suspense, paranormal, and romance. The overall story was pretty good, but there were a couple of minor inconsistencies that bothered me. Also, some things were a little confusing with the explanations coming so much later in the story that I didn't always make the connection. Also, I found a few things that were mentioned that I thought would be important later on, but didn't show up again. I'm pretty picky about these kinds of things, so this may not bother others. I enjoyed the story but think it could have been better done.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Tanyawriter
5.0 out of 5 stars Killer
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018
A horrible murder leaves a haunted estate without a heir. She goes to try to find out what happened and who did it. Can she find out before they kill again? How will she find out? See how
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Tera Leigh
1.0 out of 5 stars Author has no clue about time period
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2019
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This book begins with two heiresses on vacation, alone. No maids. No chaperones. The h takes a JOB. She is alone with the H throughout. She uses phrases like 'hurts like a mother'.

While the story isnt bad, the plot errors are so egregious so as to strip any enjoyment from it. Not worth the time to read.
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A. Ryanne Nichols
4.0 out of 5 stars Believer or Skeptic?
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2018
Are you a believer or a skeptic? In truth, in love, in ghosts? Our heroine, Maribeth, is gifted and wants to prove to others, and herself, that she has all the skills needed to be a psychic investigator. If she fails, her guardians will insist she marry - and soon. Her first real case falls into her lap as she and her companion vacation in Swansea, home to the reputedly haunted Castle Swansea.

This novel has a good storyline and the characters are there to be loved or hated or possibly both. They are well fleshed out: even the ghosts! As you read, things happen that pull you deeper into the story. It’s not as dark as some Gothic novels I’ve read but that didn’t stop me from devouring it.

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Loves to Read
5.0 out of 5 stars Gothic Romance Recommended
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2018
This Gothic romance book started off with suspense and kept me turning the pages. This is a favorite genre of mine, but it's the first book by this author that I've read. She's a very talented writer, and I recommend this book for those who love ghosts, mediums, and atmospheric suspense/romance. I was given an Advance Reader Copy but was not required to provide a review. However, I very much enjoyed the book and wanted to provide a review so that others will pick up this book.
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Gladys
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely read, thoroughly enjoyed it especially as I live in Swansea
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2019
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I really enjoyed this especially as I live in Swansea. Thought it was a very good story, I shall look at the other books in this series, it is nice to find a new author.
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