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The Belles of Desire, Mississippi (The Ghosts of Summerleigh Book 1) Kindle Edition

by M. L. Bullock (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 463 ratings
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What happened to Jeopardy Belle?
Is she the lost soul that haunts Summerleigh?

Jerica Poole had no idea how quickly life could change until hers is ripped apart at the seams. After a messy divorce and the tragic death of her daughter, she jumps at the chance to fulfill the last wish of her friend, Harper Belle Hayes. The troubled nurse makes the journey to Harper's hometown of Desire, Mississippi, and immediately finds herself swept up in a 75-year-old mystery: what happened to Jeopardy Belle? When she begins exploring the Belles’ old homestead, Summerleigh, she discovers that some of the former tenants live on in ghostly form and would love nothing more than to add Jerica to their numbers. Small-town drama and a rich southern background add to the tension of this riveting, ghost-filled murder mystery.

THE GHOSTS OF SUMMERLEIGH
#1 The Belles of Desire, Mississippi
#2 The Ghost of Jeopardy Belle
#3 The Lady in White
#4 Loxley Belle
The Ghosts of Summerleigh

SUGAR HILL
#1 Wife of the Left Hand
#2 Fire on the Ramparts
#3 Blood By Candlelight
#4 The Starlight Ball
#5 His Lovely Garden
The Sugar Hill Collection

DEVECHEAUX ANTIQUES AND HAUNTED THINGS (featuring Henri and Detra Ann)
#1 A Cup of Shadows
#2 A Voice From Her Past
#3 A Watch of Weeping Angels
#4 The Ghost Mirror
#5 The Phantom Lamp
#6 The Darkening Door
Devecheaux Antiques and Haunted Things Trilogy Volume 1

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About the Author

Amanda Ronconi is an actress and narrator who divides her time between New York City and upstate New York. She holds a BFA from New York University, where she studied at the Stella Adler Conservatory. Amanda has performed in theaters around New York City and regionally, as well as on film and television.

Amy McFadden has narrated more than two hundred titles in many different genres. She is an AudioFile Earphones Award winner and has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She has acted on stage throughout Michigan for more than twenty years and in commercials and film for ten years. She is a founding member of Dog Story Theater in Grand Rapids, Michigan.



M. L. Bullock has been storytelling since she was a child. Born in Antigua, British West Indies, she has had a lifelong love affair with beaches and island life. She currently lives on the Gulf Coast and regularly haunts her favorite hangout, Dauphin Island. A visit to Historic Oakleigh House in Mobile, Alabama, inspired her successful supernatural suspense Seven Sisters series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0778QS6CW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 15, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 15, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3308 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
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    M.L. Bullock, the acclaimed author of the best-selling Seven Sisters series, has been weaving tales since her childhood. Her journey began not just with stories, but with skillful fabrications, leading her to realize she preferred the rich tapestries of her imagination to the mundane realities of everyday life.

    Born amidst the enchanting backdrop of Antigua in the British West Indies, Bullock developed a lifelong fascination with spectral houses, solitary beaches, and places forgotten by time. Now residing along the picturesque Gulf Coast, she often finds herself wandering the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of Dauphin Island and the historic streets of downtown Mobile.

    It was a fateful visit to the enigmatic Oakleigh House in Mobile, Alabama, that ignited the spark for her successful Seven Sisters series, weaving the ghostly whispers of the past into tales that captivate and chill. Bullock continues to draw inspiration from the shadows and mysteries that lurk just out of sight, inviting readers to step into her world of supernatural suspense and paranormal intrigue.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
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A mother's journey of self discovering after the death of her child. Emotional and captivating tale that will keep your interest from the very first page.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice start to the series
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2022
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I downloaded the book from Amazon. I love Bullock's books. I was not expecting incest, but rapes by the doctor.
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Anne Norchi Iglesias
5.0 out of 5 stars ML Bullock brought me to the town of Desire, Mississippi, both current day and to 1942
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2018
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From the first paragraph of this book, I was hooked. I love anything from a time gone by. Add mystery and suspense to the story, and I’m hooked.

ML Bullock brought me to the town of Desire, Mississippi, both current day and to 1942 when Jeopardy Belle went missing. I can still put myself into the caretaker’s cottage, the yard, and Summerleigh, the home. The characters are endearing and their plight and love realistic.

When I finished this book, I immediately took a chance on another of ML Bullock’s series The Ghosts of Kali Oka Road, which is a little different, but still great. I knew right away that this is the kind of author I want to be where a reader says “I want to read the next one now!” and that’s exactly how I felt. Looking forward to reading all of the books in the “Ghosts of Summerleigh Series”.
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C. Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Series
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2019
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I've read ML Bullocks books before and this one ranks right up there with the rest of them. This book is full of supernatural spirits and the plot is so well developed that you can almost see the characters as you read. It makes me wish I could see spirits too. Let me say this. This isn't a scary story. It's more of a mystery that includes the paranormal. It'll suck you in and when you're finished reading this series, do yourself a favor and read more by this author. You can't go wrong.
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Amanda D.
3.0 out of 5 stars Not a true 'what's about to happen?!?!' mystery.
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2019
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Not a bad, book- just kinda lags and then jumps from time to time. Not one of my favorites because I found it a little hard to get into the main character, but that may be me personally.
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Anja
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2020
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Didn't know what to expect of this book, but I loved it.

A nice story about a woman who lost her sister as a teenager. The sister had never been found, nobody knows what happened to her... The story goes back in time and back to present time, but it's very easy to follow. It's very well written, captivating, lots of loss and heartache, but overall a very very nice story!
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tim
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, enjoyable book with some spooky aspects
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2019
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Overall, a great, easy read that held my interest and really gave me what I was looking for in a little bit of a spooky tale. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars was because it seemed like some of the major revelations in the story were glossed over versus built up with enough explanation afterward.
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Becky Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2021
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Loved this book. It is so well written and I could see and feel the aww of the surroundings . Read it you will love it.
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