Purses, Curses and Hearses

Name: Purses, Curses and Hearses
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Rating: 4.9 (366 reviews)
Author: Colleen Gleason

Bookshop magic meets supernatural romance

Written byColleen Gleason

Narrated byJayne Entwistle

Length8h52m

Release dateDecember 13, 2022

GenreRomance, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.9 (366 ratings)

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Author	Colleen Gleason
Narrator	Jayne Entwistle
Runtime	8h52m
Published	December 13, 2022
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.9 / 5 (366 ratings)
Categories	Romance, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Colleen Gleason’s *Purses, Curses and Hearses* is a gothic-tinged romp where book lovers and ghost hunters collide. Jacqueline Finch inherits a quirky bookshop, Three Tomes, only to discover its shelves harbor more than just paperbacks—they’re portals for literary ghosts to waltz into the real world. Between century-old curses and sentient purses that double as relics, the story blends cozy shop vibes with supernatural stakes. Gleason’s prose crackles with wit, balancing humor and eerie atmosphere, making it a standout in paranormal romance. The audiobook’s 8+ hours fly by thanks to snappy dialogue and a plot that’s cleverly paced, never bogging down in exposition. Jayne Entwistle’s narration is a powerhouse, shifting seamlessly between Jacqueline’s sardonic charm, brooding love interests, and the eerie whispers of the shop’s spectral denizens.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Jayne Entwistle’s narration is the secret sauce here—she nails Jacqueline’s dry, bookish wit while turning the paranormal elements into something tangible and often hilarious. Her performance isn’t just a voice acting showcase; it’s a chameleon, morphing from deadpan humor to gothic dread in a heartbeat. The story itself is a love letter to book lovers, packed with witty banter and a plot that keeps you guessing, though I wish the romance subplot had a bit more buildup early on. The supernatural rules feel fresh, and the shop setting is a delightful character in its own right. My only nitpick? A few secondary characters blur together in the middle act, but Entwistle’s performance keeps them distinct enough to avoid confusion. Overall, this is a standout listen for fans of spooky, bookish escapism with a side of snark.

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