The Other Side

The Other Side is an enthralling anthology featuring five New York Times bestselling authors, each contributing a unique paranormal romance story. The collection includes J. D. Robb's 'Possession in Death,' where Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces a vengeful victim, and Mary Blayney's 'The Other Side of the Coin,' exploring the dynamics of an earl and his countess through a unique body-swapping experience. The stories span a range of supernatural themes, from ghostly encounters to love that defies death, offering readers a thrilling escape into the unknown./n/nEach tale in this collection is crafted to blend suspense, desire, and love in a way that challenges the ordinary. Patricia Gaffney's 'The Dancing Ghost' delves into the mystery of love through a haunted ancestral home, while Ruth Ryan Langan's 'Almost Heaven' follows a couple's struggle to protect their daughter from beyond the grave. Mary Kay McComas's 'Never Too Late to Love' concludes the anthology with a practical woman's encounter with restless ghosts seeking resolution. This anthology is a must-read for fans of paranormal romance and suspense.

Reviews

Goodreads · 2025-10-18

gripping 4.20

The reviewer enjoyed the collection of gripping tales, particularly the J.D. Robb story, which they found to be a standout.

The Goodreads reviewer appreciated the variety of stories in 'The Other Side,' highlighting the romantic suspense elements that made each tale engaging. They singled out J.D. Robb's 'Possession in Death' as a standout, praising its gripping narrative and the way it seamlessly blended suspense with romance. While they enjoyed the other stories as well, they felt that Robb's contribution was particularly noteworthy and a must-read for fans of the genre. The reviewer found the collection to be a great way to explore different styles of romantic suspense.

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Four gripping tales of romantic suspense include J. D. Robb's 'Possession in Death,' in which...

The stories are all well-written and engaging, but Robb's stands out.

A great collection for fans of romantic suspense.

Apple Books · 2025-10-18

fantastic 4.00

The reviewer praised the J.D. Robb story as fantastic but found the other stories in the collection lacking in quality.

The Apple Books reviewer was particularly impressed with J.D. Robb's contribution to 'The Other Side,' describing it as fantastic. They felt that Robb's storytelling was of a higher caliber compared to the other stories in the collection. While they enjoyed Robb's usual style and depth, they were disappointed with the other contributions, which they felt did not match the same level of writing. Overall, they recommended the book primarily for Robb's story, which they found to be the highlight of the collection.

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The J.D. Robb story was, as usual, fantastic.

The other stories in the book were nowhere near the same caliber of writing.

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Open Book Society · 2014-10-17

engaging 3.50

The reviewer found the story engaging but noted that timing issues due to its short story format were a drawback. They appreciated the unique take on romantic suspense.

The Open Book Society reviewer enjoyed the overall narrative of 'The Other Side,' particularly the blend of romantic suspense. However, they felt that the timing of events suffered because of the short story format, which made some character developments feel rushed. Despite this, they found the story compelling and different from the author's usual style, making it a worthwhile read for fans of the genre. The reviewer appreciated the creativity and the way the story crossed over into different realms of suspense and desire.

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The story did suffer from timing issues that I can only assume is due to this being a short story.

I thought Ted and Vanessa's change of heart was a bit sudden.

The blend of romantic suspense and the unique setting made this story stand out.

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