I haven't read any of the other books in the Tantalize world - I picked this up for free on amazon and it's not bad. I don't know if the rest of the series grabs me, but I wouldn't hate to read a full length version of this story. I liked Cody and his dream/wish/plan to get the Old Love Theater up and running. The plot was action packed and fast paced and I liked the other characters. Ben in particular. I loved when he came in with the heads and is like 'Howdy'. As with most novellas, the biggest problem is the length. Too short. Still, enjoyable read. 3 stars. ( )

Spirit, Texas, is a town of secrets, and as the new owner of the local haunted movie theater, Cody Stryker is juggling more than his fair share. When a mysterious new girl comes to town and runs afoul of the ghost that lives in his theater, Cody’s caught in the middle and needs to figure out exactly who he can trust. HAUNTED LOVE is a short story by New York Times Bestseller Cynthia Leitich Smith— set in the same dark universe as her novels TANTALIZE, ETERNAL, and BLESSED. This story includes a sneak preview of Cynthia Leitich Smith’s latest novel, DIABOLICAL, which unites characters from the previous three novels in the Tantalize Series along with a fascinating cast of all-new characters for a suspenseful, action-packed clash between the forces of heaven and hell. ( )

Teenage vampire buys old haunted theater, interesting interplay, nice quick read
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A vampire love story. ( )