A nice easy read which I liked a lot - a nicely paced read, not too angsty.Cody is still dealing with the aftermath of severe physical and mental abuse, 6 years after the event. He comes to renovate a family property in a quintessential English village - complete with ghosts and a sexy neighbour!Cody is severely disabled by his panic attacks and these seemed well written to me. The ghostly elements were pivotal to the story but very much in the background. I liked the eccentric Touson-browns and their interactions! Now here was a quick but interesting read: "The Gallows Tree" by RJ Scott:Poor Cody really is a mess as the book opens. Mentally and emotionally battered from an abusive relationship that ended six years previously, he finds himself unable to completely trust anyone---or forgive himself for what he perceives as his own weakness which enabled the initial abuse. Now that his ex is out prison, Cody flees to England to put as much space between them as possible, and also to take care of an old family property that he hopes to put up for sale. But he’s hardly had time to settle in before he meets the distractingly charming Sebastian, and also begins having run-ins with ghosts of the literal kind; disembodied voices and spooky apparitions that have connections to his family history.I found myself liking Cody, and hoping he could get his life back on track (while wishing the worst of fates on his lousy ex-boyfriend). And if anyone can help him by drawing him out of himself, it would seem to be the three engaging Toulson-Brown brothers---most particularly Sebastian, the middle sibling.This is just very slightly darker than your typical lightweight romance, but I found it most enjoyable as it contained a number of elements that I like. Heck---a picturesque English village, home renovation, cute young British men, and ghosts----who could ask for anything more? And I was most satisfied with the ending. So---this one gets a recommendation from me.
What do You think about The Gallows Tree (2013)?
As usual RJ gives us another great book.
—hcmansbridge
