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Unfinished Business: A Midlife Psychic Medium Series Novel Kindle Edition

by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 882 ratings
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AN AMAZON NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER!

A BARNES AND NOBLE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER!

"An entertaining story of a woman discovering she has a gift for seeing the dead & talking to them. The dialog is witty and Angela's running commentary with her mother is so realistic it will remind readers of their own mothers!"---InD'Tale Magazine

"An entertaining read." Katelyn Hensel, Readers' Favorite

"A Northside Woman Summer Best Beach Read"

"What a fantastic read! I couldn't put it down! I had to keep reading just to see what twist life was going throw out at Angela next!" Chicklit Plus

“Carolyn writes as though she is talking to a best girlfriend—sharing a message or telling a story in a style both witty and wise. Her personal voice shines through her work. She has the ability to reduce complex subject matter into a few memorable one-liners---helping readers learn a thing or two while having a laugh at the same time.” Katie VanBrackle, Editor, Northside Woman

"Carolyn Ridder Aspenson's dialogue reads like a transcript of a conversation between me and my bestie. It's this skillful and realistic dialogue that propels her narrative and captures her readers' interests...and that it absolutely does!" Clarice Joos, Editor


GHOST WHISPERER MEETS MEDIUM.

THE ONLY WAY FOR ANGELA TO FIND PEACE IS TO FIND IT FOR THE GHOSTS WHO HAUNT HER.

I have a secret. I see dead people. And they're everywhere.

When my mother died, I wished for just five more minutes with her, but I meant her ALIVE, not her GHOST. Apparently, the Universe has a sense of humor.

As if I don't already have enough going on in my life. Teenage daughter drama. Hot flashes. Maybe a mood swing or two which can be bad news with a teenage daughter.

Speaking of the drama queen, I'm not sure what's worse, her, or the fact that when my mother died, she opened a portal between me and the other side, and now I see my mom's spirit and the spirits of just about everyone else.

Maybe actually everyone else.

These ghosts aren't your run of the mill, harmless, light-flickering, chair-moving kind. Nope, they're here because they're stuck earthbound, and guess what? It''s my job to unstick them and cross them over to the other side. As if I know how to do that.

I'm totally out of my comfort zone.

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad my mother's still here, but I know she's got unfinished business too. She's as much as said so. Sure, I'd love her to stick around forever, but that's not fair to her. But that unfinished business? She can't cross over until I help her with it.

Only she won't tell me what's going on. So, here I am, ghost whispering my way through the start of menopause while trying to solve the puzzle of my mom's unfinished business. If that's even possible.

"Laugh out loud funny!"—Lynn Shaw, 2 Girls and a Book Blog
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An entertaining story of a woman discovering she has a gift for seeing the dead & talking to them. The dialog is witty and Angela's running commentary with her mother is so realistic it will remind readers of their own mothers!---InD'Tale Magazine If you like Janet Evanovich & Sophia Kinsella, you'll love Carolyn Ridder Aspenson. Unfinished Business is a mixture of romance, cozy mystery and chick lit with a fun paranormal element. This book is perfect for all readers.---Stephanie Konat, Booktrope EditionsI've read a lot of paranormal books, but thiswas by far the cutest I've read in a long time. Fran had the attitude ofGrandma Mazur from Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, and the paranormalelement was very cute..definitely an entertaining read to take you away fromthe stress of the day for a hot second.---Katelyn Hensel ReadersFavorite

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Hi! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my books! I wrote the series, and Unfinished Business after the death of my mother, as a way of honoring her. In the books, Fran Richter, the ghost (or celestial super sleuth as Fran likes to call herself) is very much my mom. Fran is a loud, sometimes inappropriate, over protective, loyal, in-your-face, loving, nosy, amazing Italian mother, just like my mom was. Her use of the English language is often poor, and sometimes on point. That's how my mother spoke. When it was just the two of us, she pulled out her south side of Chicago speak and got her 'youse guys' going like crazy, but if others were around, she could talk like my 7th-grade language arts teacher. If you're wondering, I don't see my mother's spirit. I'd like to, and I'm sure she's around, ticked off that I don't see her. I do dream about her, and I do get signs. Check out my Facebook page at facebook.com/carolynridderaspensonauthor, and you can read about some of the signs. "Fran" makes herself pretty obvious sometimes, especially to my son. Go figure. I hope you enjoy my stories!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01G0PV5C0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carolyn Ridder Aspenson; 3rd edition (June 1, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2154 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0B4S863V2
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USA Today Bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson writes cozy mysteries, thrillers, and paranormal women's fiction featuring strong female leads. Her stories shine through her dialogue, which readers have praised for being realistic and compelling.

Her first novel, Unfinished Business was a Reader's Favorite and reached the top 100 books sold on Amazon. In 2021 she introduced readers to detective Rachel Ryder in Damaging Secrets. Overkill, the third book in the Rachel Ryder series, was one of Thrillerfix’s best thrillers of 2021.Reviews have praised her work as "compelling, and intense," and "a read through the night, edge of your seat thriller".

Prior to publishing, she worked as a journalist in the suburbs of Atlanta where her work appeared in multiple newspapers and magazines.

Writing is only one of Carolyn's passions. She is an avid dog lover and currently babies two pit bull boxer mixes. She lives in the mountains of North Georgia as an empty-nester with her husband, a cantankerous cat, and those two spoiled dogs. You can chat with Carolyn on Facebook at Carolyn Ridder Aspenson Books or through her website at www.carolynridderaspenson.com.

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Seffie
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023
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Whether you believe or not in spirits or the afterlife, this was an incredible story. I don't think I have ever read a book so fast. The levity between the two best friends was wonderful and made me wish I could have had someone in my life like that. It also helped with the emotional seriousness of the subject which was handled with great dignity and sensitivity. The support Angela had from her family and friends was heart warming. I loved this story and will definitely be following this author.
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Molly G. Hamblin
4.0 out of 5 stars goodbyes and new beginnings
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
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I first bought an Angela Panther book years ago when the series was new.

I met Angela again recently as a mentor to a psychic in a different series by this author- much like Linda the psychic is to Angela in this book - except her mom also makes a surprise appearance to that newbie medium. since when did her mom not make up her own rules?

I am really enjoying the strong mother daughter bond that transcends death - complete with the agita!

As Angela copes with her aging parents and two kids, I enjoyed the tears and the celebrations - and the mixed emotions of mourning and still having some uncontrollable connections with the deceased.

intense and emotion and humor and cupcake packed series!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unfinished Business
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022
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Great book. It kept me turning pages until the end. I was amazed to find the main character shares my first and middle name. I've never met another Angela Frances!
I can't wait to get to the next in the series. The best friend relationship between Angela and Mel is fun and believable. Angela mom back from the dead as a celestial being is fierce and funny as she assists her daughter into her new gift of mediumship. This a touching and often hilarious story with the dynamics between Angela and her mixed bag nuts family and those she helps. Highly recommended!
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DsL
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023
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I really enjoyed the interaction between characters in this book. Everyone needs a best friend like Mel! The heartbreak of losing parents and worrying about children and feeling awkward in general was so relatable that I was fully drawn in. I can't wait to read the next and see where it all goes from here.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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I liked the interaction of all the characters, especially the 2 best friends and the cops. It wasn’t too sappy and seemed, as much as it could, realistic, with realistic outcomes.
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abeachbunny
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing story with twists and turns you don't expect.
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023
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At first I wasn't sure if I was going to like the story, but Angela's mother's ghost had a delightful personality that definitely seemed to have some unfinished business to deal with. Plus Angela not knowing whether she was going crazy, having conversations with her dead mother and the situations that started occurring afterwards lead to a entertaining read.
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Anne
3.0 out of 5 stars This isn't a mystery or thriller or really a paranormal read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2016
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While it says I'm a verified purchaser, I originally got a copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. I forgot I had the review copy and picked it up for free from Amazon.

Well, I'm going to give this an ok rating because I had no problem finishing it, but I honestly wouldn't recommend it to anyone. It's not a mystery or thriller. While Angela does start to see ghosts after her mother dies, the story could easily be rewritten to make the ghosts neighbors or friends removing the very limited paranormal aspect. So, no to mystery or thriller readers and no to UF or paranormal readers. That leaves straight chick lit, a genre I am not a fan of. While there is some sadness, it's minimal so it's not a Laveryl Spencer weeper. Just a disappointment.

I will say the first thing I thought as I started the book was "How refreshing to read a book where the woman is happily married." Seems like forever since I've read a book with a married main character much less a happily married one.
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Sassylass
5.0 out of 5 stars Obsessed with this series!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023
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This is the second series I have started by this author....and I love it! It's not all clean cut, I love how snarky the characters can be! Has everything a book should and more! I can't wait to read the next book!!
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Louski66
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2023
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This is an amazing start to a series!! I just can't wait to get to the next! Great and loveable characters. It's truly an emotional Rollercoaster.
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zara khan
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2023
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I really enjoyed this book emotional rollercoaster look forward to reading the rest of the series a* very well written
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Sandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Sandi
Reviewed in Australia on December 2, 2017
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Very funny, laugh out loud. The characters are very likeable and credible. Plot not over complicated. A good enjoyable read without any stress. Strongly recommend for a distracting read. Forget your troubles for a while.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four and a half stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2018
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When I began reading this book I was half expecting it to be just another ghost heroine book but I was pleasantly surprised to find it is different from the rest in many ways.I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
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Book Maniac
4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings about this one
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2017
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This would have got five stars but for one irritating phrase that Angela used when talking to her son, Josh. She kept calling him little man and never used any other form of affection such as sweetheart, sweetie, darling etc., and I found it aggravating and not at all what would happen in real life because. husbands and children would get different forms of endearments to keep things interesting and Angela, surely, couldn't possibly be that one dimensional with her son. I did not particularly like Angela's character as I thought she was pretty self centred and unsympathetic but she shows promise of changing towards the end of the book.

Apart from these negatives (in my opinion) the book is really interesting with some very heart wrenching moments where a box of tissues might come in handy. I had a love hate relationship with this book - parts of it I found distasteful (Angela and Mel speak about cringe-worthy stuff that could be labelled TMI) but other parts are very insightful and moving. There are some entertaining moments and I had to laugh a few times so this book is a very mixed bag but well worth a read.
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