Marie Treanor

Ghost Unlaid - Ebook, Available Now from The Wild Rose Press
A rebellious librarian encounters the ghost of an ancient Scottish king...

Rare book specialist, Julie Macbeth is sent to work on the Drummonds' private library in Edinburgh as a punishment. But in fact, she is delighted with the job and fascinated by Lulach, the charming eccentric who appears to live there. When Lulach claims to be the ghost of a thousand year old king, she's sure that he’s insane. But as she begins to fall in love, it breaks her heart to know that she should do everything in her power to lay his spirit to rest at last.Eventually, Julie has to choose between her own desires and the well-being of the entity she has grown to love...

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"Ms. Treanor has a great book in Ghost Unlaid." - Klarissa, Joyfully Reviewed.

"one of the most intelligent ghost stories I’ve read in a long while... You simply have to read the story to see how it all comes together, in a totally clever and conceivable way... a superbly written treasure." - Margaret Marr, Nights and Weekends.

"...a definite keeper! Ghost Unlaid went through all of the emotions. Marie Treanor grabs you at the prologue and doesn’t let you go until the very last page in the epilogue. Even then, I was sad to see them go." - 5 Tombstones, Megan, Bitten By Books.

"a wonderful story... I found my heart strings tugged... The author writes with intelligence and the dialogue was very natural... I highly recommend this read." - 4.75 Diamonds, Olivia Starke, Got Erotic Romance Reviews

"Marie Treanor's writing is poignant and sensual. Her characters are totally believable and her research into the various facets of this polished gem add a depth to Julie and Lulach. She uses beguiling dialogue to build a story that is laced with charm, elegance, and sensuality."

"Her wordmanship is awesome and she brings the Townhouse Library to life to the point you can almost smell the old books."

"This is a charming book and will always have a place on my `shelf'." - Best Book Rating, Fennel, Long and Short Reviews.

"A brilliant story filled with humor, light and love... Ms. Treanor is a wonderful storyteller"... Top "You Gotta Read" Rating, Brynna Curry, You Gotta Read Reviews.

"Ghost Unlaid is a really romantic story. It was so moving after Lulach’s real identity is revealed. The way Julie kept searching for answers to help set him free was an unbelievable story that I could not put down. They way Ms. Treanor wrote the desire Julie had for Lulach was a true love story. Often times it brought back memories of the movie, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. It was like a love surpassing all throughout time.

"Ms. Treanor’s writing is full of sensuality that warms all the way down to the toes. Her flare for words made her characters two strong people with real needs and desires. The dialogue truly captivates throughout every page. This story draws you into a luxury of times past with elegant amorous style that allow you to escape to another time and another place. Ms. Treanor has created a story that is a must read! Grab a chair, and put your feet up, this is one journey that you don’t want to miss!" - 5 hearts, Linda, The Romance Studio

"Marie Treanor has developed some extremely endearing characters. Lulach has to be the sexiest ghost that Scotland has seen in a long time! Julie's boss is definitely a man to be hated. It was characters like these that kept me turning pages in this book. My only complaint was length--I loved the story so much that I wanted more! Ghost Unlaid is a keeper for anyone who loves a good romance, or for a dowdy history buff like myself. Much appreciation for a good read, Ms. Treanor." - Rating 8, Sue, Novel Spot

"GHOST UNLAID is a tender, passionate, and charming story with a fun touch of quirkiness. You’ll see ghosts in a whole new light after reading this captivating story...

"GHOST UNLAID is an extremely well written and solid story that was an absolute treat to read. Ms. Treanor does a fabulous job of pulling you into the story with wonderful visuals and entertaining dialog. You could almost smell the musty old books in library. I just loved Julie and Lulach is sexy, charming, and perfect as our ghostly hero. This was my first story from Ms. Treanor and I can’t wait to read more of her work. If you haven’t read this one yet, you’re definitely missing out!" - 4.5 stars, Susan Biliter, eCataromance

"Marie Treanor writes with a sensual, intelligent style, giving her characters strong personalities and engaging dialogue. Ghost Unlaid drips of classy erotic tones and historical elements that sweep you away from the firstsentence. I was so entranced by the character Lulach and his rich background. I was sorry to see the story end. While a shorter length work, this is the kind of read one can fully escape into." - 4 cups, Nancy Jackson, Coffee Time Romance

"While entrapped in Ghost Unlaid by Marie Treanor you are taken into a world of ghostly beings, rare books and ancient times. One of my favorite parts of the story is when Julie finds the key that can end Lulach’s time as a ghost. Will she use what she finds to send him away even though she is madly in love with the ghost?

"... I enjoyed Ghost Unlaid and look forward to reading more of Marie Treanor to see if she can entertain and just plain maintain the enticing story as she has created in this one. I for one want to read a longer story written by this author -- as Calgon™ says, “Take me away,” and she did! For a short story this is well worth a look at the book." - 4 angels, Wendi, Fallen Angel Reviews

"Hauntingly beautiful and entirely sensual, Ghost Unlaid will entice readers’ from start to finish with a love affair that will cross all boundaries, including life and death...

"Not the type of story I would have picked for myself, I found Ghost Unlaid entirely entertaining. Ms. Treanor has written a story that not only contains love and romance but also of history and of a ghost that does not rattle chains or scare people. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this book; I loved how Julie was able to recognize that loving someone, no matter what they are, is a part of human nature and cannot be helped. Lulach was the quintessential knight in shining armor; only he was dead and haunted a library. My only regret about this book was the length of the story, I would loved to have read more about Julie and Lulach but I suppose a story does have to end, unfortunately. Buy this book not only for the story but because it does not have the usual happy ending, but it was a very special treat indeed." - 4stars, Sheryl, eCataromance

Excerpts:

PROLOGUE

With every step, the King became more certain.

There was grief in his heart, for his wife and his children, helpless anger for what he knew they would suffer. And there was anguish for his country, his people, for he could have made things better.

But beneath his saddle, his little grey horse moved slowly, inexorably on, like the march of time and fate that no mortal, even a king, could alter. His escort surrounded him protectively, still pleased with their cleverness in persuading him to avoid trouble by taking the quiet, unexpected route through Strathbogie. Though the King could not recall being here before, the scenery was becoming increasingly familiar to him – every rock and hillock, every bare bush and tree with new buds barely formed, even the big, black crow staring at him so knowingly from the still stark branch to his left.

It was coming with the spring, this new beginning for his country, down roads he would never have taken and now could not choose. Another hand would guide, and his only comfort was that it would not all be bad. Only it was harder than he had expected to give up his fight, more painful to face the loss of his family. Yet still, behind it all, even as his men began to grow restive, to turn in their saddles, suspicious at last of being tracked and ambushed, there was a strange, excited anticipation, for this was his new beginning too.

He knew precisely when the first man would fall. He had time to order his escort behind him – no point in more of them than necessary dying – and then, even while they obediently fell back, four men lunged out from the trees, weapons raised, yelling. The King smiled, for it was just as he had dreamed. Drawing his own huge sword, he rode down the first man, smiting the next while urging on his screaming horse till he found the enemy he wanted, young and tall, arrogant and callous, waiting for him.

He had to try; and he had the impression his strength surprised young Malcolm. But there was never any doubt. There was a shove from behind, another unseen enemy knocking him off the frightened grey horse, and then from the ground where he lay winded, there was Malcolm, sword raised above him for the kill. And he smiled again, seeing not the violent, triumphant face of his enemy, but the laughing, beautiful one of his fate, for whom he would wait a thousand years.

The sword drove down, hard, and the wait began.