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Young AdultAnne Michaelson’s world turned upside down last fall when a handsome, blue-eyed and temporarily immortal Russian named Ethan informed her that she had a destiny to save the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, held captive for decades by the witch Baba Yaga. But Anastasia had her own thoughts about destiny. And Anne and Ethan discovered that some things aren’t so easily undone. Now, six months later, the craziness in Anne’s world hasn’t gone away. Neither have her feelings for Ethan. Anne still has powers she doesn’t fully understand. She’s still dreaming about Baba Yaga’s forest. And she’s got a new boyfriend – very normal and very sweet lifeguard, Ben Logan. As for Ethan, well, he hasn’t quite gotten over the events of last fall, either. And he definitely hasn’t gotten over Anne. In short, everyone’s haunted by something – or someone.
Enter the rusalka – a Russian folklore mermaid with a malevolent streak – and a particular interest in Anne. When Ethan suddenly returns from Europe, Anne’s world collides with the paranormal once again. Her heart torn between Ben and Ethan, Anne’s search for the rusalka’s identity reveals deep and startling secrets – including the true source of Anne’s powers.
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“Even without having read the preceding book in this series, Dreaming Anastasia, I was able to not just follow along, but thoroughly enjoy Haunted. Ms. Preble has a masterful way of weaving a story that is not just romantic, but exciting and magical. You’ll be loath to leave Anne and Ethan behind when the book closes. Haunted is a wonderful and imaginative story for both older teens and adults alike. Entertaining and magical to the very last page.” – Long and Short Reviews
“…enjoyable, good for lazy afternoon reading.” – Night Owl Reviews
“”Haunted” is a fast and enjoyable read… Kudos to Joy for crafting an impressive second novel.” – Cracking the Cover
“Haunted is a nice follow-up to Dreaming Anastasia – it feaures the same sweet romance, stunning cover, and creepy, Russian villains. Preble does a great job of mixing history with fantasy into Anne’s crazy world. She also has a real gift for creating great bad guys… The Russian folklore elements make it unique, and Preble’s storytelling keeps you turning the page.” – One Page At A Time
“…all the fantasy, comedy and romance you could ever want but I think their genius is in the choice of villainesses… you will love it!” – Beauty Crazed
“Joy Preble has a knack for picking such intriguing creatures to act as her villains! …I will definitely be eager to continue the story when the third book comes along!” – Sweets and Stories
“Haunted packed quite a punch. I thought I knew what was going on – and I was right – sort of. Lots of mystery to this tale. Lots of stories within stories. The part of me that craves intricate layered fantasy loved this aspect… I also really enjoyed Joy’s writing. She’s on my radar now and I’ll defiantly be picking up her next work – whatever it may be.” – Red House Books
“…action packed and gripping from the start. Upon conclusion it is obvious that there is more to come from this intense story. I look forward to seeing if there is more to come from this journey.” – The Book Whisperer
“…an exciting sequel to Dreaming Anastasia… The Russian folklore was fascinating and I loved how masterfully Joy weaves it through the story. I also absolutely adored Anne’s best friend, Tess, who encourages Anne and has her back. Finally, I enjoyed the book’s fast-pace and the extraordinary ending that left me breathless and wanting more.” – Eating YA Books
“I have to say that there isn’t much to Haunted that I didn’t like…Preble has yet again crafted a fun and imaginative story that borders on the realistic. Yea, there are killer mermaids. Sure, there is a magical old witch. Uh-huh, there are loads of additional other-worldly type of events as well. But that’s what works so well. It’s perfect for the lover of paranormal fiction but also not so over the top that those who aren’t as fond of those elements will want to shy away. If you haven’t read Dreaming Anastasia pick it up, but make sure you have Haunted on hand too because you’ll want to start it right after.” – GalleySmith