The Ghost of Marlow House
About The Ghost of Marlow House
When Danielle Boatman inherits Marlow House, she dreams of turning it into a seaside bed and breakfast. Since she’s never visited the property, Danielle’s not sure what awaits her in Oregon. She certainly doesn’t expect to find one of the house’s previous owners still in residence. After all, the man has been dead for almost ninety years—shouldn’t he have moved on by now? Charming Walt Marlow convinces Danielle the only way he can move on is if she solves the mystery of his death. Danielle soon discovers her real problems may come from the living—those who have their sights on Marlow House’s other secrets
What readers say
Readers enjoy this as a light, fun paranormal cozy that isn't scary, with a charming premise about a ghost who doesn't realize he's dead, banter between the heroine and the ghost, a second mystery about a missing necklace and an easy, quick read. The common criticisms are a mystery that is obvious early, a slow middle with too many subplots and mundane detail, simple writing that needed more editing, and a ghost whose old-fashioned attitude toward the heroine some find creepy. Fans often say the series improves later.
Best for: Readers who want a gentle, funny ghost cozy and don't mind an easy-to-solve mystery.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated October 2026.
