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Haunting Danielle — by Bobbi Holmes
Haunting Danielle Series in Order: 35 books
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The Ghost of Marlow House
Book - 1
When Danielle Boatman inherits Marlow House, she dreams of turning it into a seaside bed and breakfast. Since she's never visited the property, Danielle's not sure what awaits her in Oregon. She certainly doesn't expect to find one of the house's pre...
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The Ghost Who Loved Diamonds
Book - 2
Everything is right on track for Danielle as she prepares for the grand opening of her bed and breakfast. All that changes when her cousin, Cheryl, shows up to claim her share of the inheritance -- housemate Lily figures out there is a ghost in the h...
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The Ghost Who Wasn't
Book - 3
When a local heiress goes missing, Danielle discovers it's not always possible to distinguish the living from the dead. To complicate matters, it seems Danielle is not the only one who communicates with spirits. Her new guest claims to hear Walt. But...
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The Ghost Who Wanted Revenge
Book - 4
With his dying breath, Stoddard Gusarov names his killer: Danielle Boatman. Danielle had a score to settle with Stoddard Gusarov, but murder him? Never. Proving to the police she is innocent is the least of her problems. She has an angry spirit to co...
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The Ghost of Halloween Past
Book - 5
Spending Halloween in a haunted house is nothing out of the ordinary for Danielle and Lily. After all, Marlow House Bed & Breakfast has its own full-time ghost. But there is another haunted house in Frederickport, Oregon. Yet, its ghost only shows up...
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The Ghost of Valentine Past
Book - 7
A romantic weekend at Marlow House Bed and Breakfast turns deadly when Earthbound Spirits founder, Peter Morris, is murdered. Plenty of people had a reason to want the man dead -- especially Danielle's current guests. But it isn't Morris' ghost distr...
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The Ghost from the Sea
Book - 8
When a shipwreck washes up on a beach across from Marlow House, Frederickport residents wonder what happened to the ship's crew. Danielle soon discovers the ship brought a stowaway -- a spirit with ties to Frederickport that go back to the 1920s -- w...
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The Ghost and the Mystery Writer
Book - 9
A killer strikes under Frederickport Pier. Before dawn the next morning, Marlow House's celebrity guest, mystery author Hillary Hemingway, is busy writing about the crime for her upcoming novel -- including details that only the real killer would kno...
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The Ghost and the Muse
Book - 10
Perhaps Danielle's first clue should have been -- Hillary's muse is male. He brings with him restless spirits and murders to solve -- if Danielle dares. She has already been warned to stay away....
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The Ghost Who Stayed Home
Book - 11
Left alone at Marlow House with Sadie and Max, Walt expects Danielle and Lily to return by the end of the week. When they don't, he begins to wonder what happened to them. The ghost of Marlow House doesn't scare six-year-old Evan MacDonald. When the ...
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The Ghost and the Leprechaun
Book - 12
Everyone knows leprechauns are just make believe.
But wait, isn't that what they say about ghosts?
Danielle unravels the mystery of the leperchaun and the missing gold coins.
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The Ghost Who Lied
Book - 13
Locals call the priceless antique necklace the Missing Thorndike. Could it really be cursed? According to Danielle's stalker it is. Reluctantly, Danielle agrees to celebrate the First Anniversary of Marlow House's Grand Opening. Her friends insist...
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The Ghost and the Bride
Book - 14
Family and friends gather at Marlow House for Ian and Lily's wedding.When an unexpected guest shows up Danielle tries to figure out who he arrived with and why.Did I mention the unexpected guest is a ghost?...
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The Ghost and Little Marie
Book - 15
The family of Adam Nichols show up in Frederickport when Marie ends up in a nursing home with a broken hip.Yet unlike Adam, who is trying to get his grandmother home, the new arrivals are more concerned with selling off her assets and keeping her in ...
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The Ghost and the Doppelganger
Book - 16
They say everyone has a double. Walt's distant cousin, Clint Marlow, could be his twin. When the unscrupulous cousin arrives at Marlow House with his fiancée, he conceals his real reason for being there.But, unknown to Walt -- and his cousin -- the ...
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The Ghost of Second Chances
Book - 17
When Clint Marlow's partner in crime is found murdered in the basement of Marlow House, Clint is the likely suspect. The only problem, Clint is dead. But that doesn't matter to the FBI agents investigating the case. Clint looks alive to them.Meanwhil...
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The Ghost Who Dream Hopped
Book - 18
Officer Brian Henderson knows there is something just not right about Walt Marlow, and he's determined to find out what it is. Meanwhile, Beverly's dead husband visits Danielle in a dream hop, telling her about his wife's part in his death.Can Daniel...
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The Ghost of Christmas Secrets
Book - 19
It's hard to know who to trust when you're worth billions. Christmas brings uninvited family members to Marlow House, vying for Chris Glandon's favor. One of them may have already killed for it.
In the midst of the mystery Lily is distracted...
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The Ghost Who Was Says I do
Book - 20
A Valentine's Day Wedding at Marlow House?
Love is in the air--along with secrets--some are deadlier than others.
Will secrets from Clint Marlow's past come back to haunt Walt and Danielle?
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The Ghost and the Baby
Book - 21
While the residents on Beach Drive prepare for the welcomed arrival of a new baby, they are blindsided by the newest resident's plans to close down Marlow House. No one is prepared for the deadly secrets the new neighbor unwittingly conceals. Walt...
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The Ghost and the Halloween Haunt
Book - 22
Turning the one-time seaside B & B into a Halloween haunted house for a local fundraiser seems like a good idea. After all, Eva and Marie's ghosts are willing to help.However, the two spirit friends of Marlow House are not the only ghosts to stop by....
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The Ghost and the Christmas Spirit
Book - 23
It's once again Christmastime at Marlow House and the mediums of Beach Drive have all decided to stay in Frederickport for the holiday. Surprises await for them when the true Spirit of Christmas comes for a visit. Do you believe in Santa Claus?...
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The Ghost and the Silver Scream
Book - 24
Hollywood descends on Marlow House in preproduction for the movie adaptation of Walt's bestselling novel, Moon Runners. Hoping for inspiration, they found death instead. There's a murderer loose, and as the body count increases, secrets are revealed-...
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The Ghost of a Memory
Book - 25
Past and present collide when a secret from the 1920s wreaks havoc on Marlow House.Walt struggles to remember what he may have forgotten before it's too late.Book 25 in the Haunting Danielle series. A paranormal cozy mystery series....
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The Ghost and the Witches' Coven
Book - 26
The mediums of Beach Drive don't take rumors of a witches' coven seriously-not until it threatens one of their own.Meanwhile, Officer Brian Henderson can no longer ignore the secrets of Marlow House. Can he handle the truth?...
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The Ghost and the Mountain Man
Book - 27
Life is about to change for Brian Henderson, now that he knows the secrets of Beach Drive.Unbeknownst to Brian and the others, they have brought something else home with them after their misadventure in the forest. The spirit of a mountain man has fo...
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The Ghost and the Birthday Boy
Book - 28
Lily and Ian's families come to Frederickport to celebrate Connor's first Birthday.Bringing the in-laws together is not always easy, especially when uninvited guests from the spirit realm show up.Large PrintBook 28 in the paranormal cozy mystery seri...
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The Ghost and the Church Lady
Book - 29
When autumn arrives in Frederickport it brings surprises-some welcomed. Meanwhile, the residents of Beach Drive learn there are some things more frightening than ghosts. The 29th book in the Haunting Danielle paranormal cozy mystery series....
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The Ghost and the Medium
Book - 30
When Marlow House reopens as a bed and breakfast, one of its first guests is Danielle's former mother-in-law, who Danielle has not talked to since moving to Oregon.The mother-in-law brings with her one of the country's top mediums. Or as Danielle cal...
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The Ghost and the New Neighbor
Book - 31
Lots of activity on Beach Drive, with wedding plans and preparing for the stork's arrival. But it's the new neighbor moving into Pearl's house who has the neighborhood in a deadly uproar.Book 31 of the Haunting Danielle series, a Paranormal Cozy Myst...
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The Ghost and the Wedding Crasher
Book - 32
With two weddings on Beach Drive, Danielle's plan to temporarily close Marlow House Bed and Breakfast is put on hold. Not everyone showing up on Marlow House's doorstep is a welcome wedding guest.Nor is everyone from the living world. Return to Marlo...
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The Ghost and the Twins
Book - 33
While the mediums of Beach Drive prepare for the anticipated arrival of the twins, their world is disrupted when a new police chief comes to the Frederickport Police Department, Brian's ex-wife returns to town, and the antics of Marie's ghost just mi...
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The Ghost and the Poltergeist
Book - 34
The Ghost and the PoltergeistBook 34 in the paranormal cozy mystery seriesHaunting DanielleLiving in a haunted house is nothing new to Danielle. In fact, she's rather fond of the ghosts who visit Marlow House.But after she brings home the twins, unex...
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The Ghost Who Sought Redemption
Book - 35
Two newborns and a toddler under one roof, with another one on the way, can be challenging for any parent, but add an unwelcome spirit with the sketchiest of reputations, and you'll have the local mediums scrambling for a resolution before the toddle...
Series Premise
The series follows Danielle Boatman, a young widow who inherits a beautiful, historic Victorian bed-and-breakfast called Marlow House in the quaint coastal town of Frederickport, Oregon. Soon after moving in, Danielle discovers that the house is haunted by several spirits—most notably Walt Marlow, the original owner who died under mysterious circumstances in the 1920s and whose spirit remains tethered to the property. Walt is not a scary ghost; he is charming, gentlemanly, and quite alive in personality—able to interact with the living in limited ways (moving objects, appearing selectively, and eventually communicating more directly with Danielle). The core premise is that Danielle, who can see and speak to ghosts (a secret she keeps from most people), becomes an amateur sleuth whenever a murder or suspicious death occurs in Frederickport. Each book features a standalone mystery—typically a murder tied to a guest at the B&B, a local resident, or someone connected to Marlow House’s history. Clues often involve historical secrets, hidden treasures, old diaries, or ghostly witnesses who provide hints only Danielle can interpret. The ghosts (Walt and others who come and go) assist her investigations in subtle ways, while Danielle balances running the B&B, managing guests, and navigating her growing circle of friends and romantic possibilities. Recurring threads include: - Danielle’s gradual acceptance of her gift and her deepening bond with Walt. - The slow unraveling of Walt’s own death mystery (a central arc that spans many books). - The evolving relationships among the living residents of Frederickport. - Light romantic tension, especially between Danielle and various suitors (most notably police chief Brian Henderson in early books, and later others). The mysteries remain gentle and contained—no serial killers or graphic violence—and are resolved with clever deduction, ghostly help, and community support.
Haunting Danielle Series Characters
Danielle Boatman is the central protagonist: a 30-something widow who inherits Marlow House and moves to Frederickport to start over after her husband’s death. Intelligent, kind, and quietly strong, she has the rare ability to see and speak to ghosts—a gift she keeps secret. She runs the B&B with care and becomes the town’s unofficial sleuth, using her observation skills and ghostly allies to solve crimes.
Walt Marlow, the resident ghost: a handsome, charming man who died in 1925 (officially a suicide, though the truth is more complicated). Dapper, old-fashioned, and protective of Danielle, Walt is the series’ romantic and comedic heart. He can move objects, appear selectively, and eventually communicate more freely with her. His own murder mystery unfolds slowly across the books.
Lily Bartley, Danielle’s best friend and eventual business partner: bubbly, loyal, and slightly ditzy; she moves into Marlow House and helps run the B&B. Lily provides comic relief and emotional support.
Chief Brian Henderson (early books): the local police chief; handsome, kind, and initially skeptical of Danielle’s “hunches.†He develops a romantic interest in her.
MacDonald “Mac†Donald (later recurring love interest): a local handyman and contractor; kind, steady, and patient.
Other recurring figures:
- Chris Johnson (friend and occasional romantic interest).
- Ian Bartley (Lily’s brother).
- Heather Donovan (neighbor with her own paranormal experiences).
- A rotating cast of B&B guests, townspeople, and ghosts who appear and depart.
Setting of the Haunting Danielle Series
The series is set in the fictional coastal town of Frederickport, Oregon, a picturesque, small seaside community that evokes the charm of real Oregon coast towns like Astoria or Cannon Beach. The heart of the series is Marlow House, a grand Victorian mansion turned bed-and-breakfast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The house is filled with period details—ornate woodwork, stained glass, a widow’s walk, a hidden room, and an attic that once served as a hideaway—making it both elegant and slightly eerie.
The town itself is quaint and welcoming: a main street with shops, a diner, a bookstore, a police station, a library, and a pier. The ocean, beaches, and foggy weather play recurring roles—storms trap people inside, tides reveal clues, and the salty air adds atmosphere. Seasonal settings (Christmas, summer festivals, Halloween) enhance coziness. The setting feels timeless yet contemporary—cell phones and modern life coexist with the house’s 1920s ghosts and small-town gossip—creating a perfect stage for gentle mysteries.
Tone & Themes of the Haunting Danielle Series
The tone is cozy, warm, whimsical, and gently humorous—classic cozy mystery with a delightful paranormal twist. The stories are light-hearted and optimistic, emphasizing friendship, kindness, and the joy of solving puzzles rather than fear or darkness. Ghosts are friendly (or at worst grumpy but harmless), murders are off-page or minimally described, and danger is mild—Danielle faces threats but is never in truly life-threatening peril for long. Humor comes from: - Walt’s old-fashioned manners clashing with modern life. - Danielle’s dry wit and exasperation with her ghostly housemate. - Quirky town characters and B&B guest antics. - Supernatural mishaps (a ghost accidentally knocking over a vase, or Walt’s attempts to “help†causing chaos). Emotional moments—grief over lost loved ones, loneliness, or the bittersweet nature of ghostly existence—are handled with tenderness and hope. The series feels comforting and uplifting: mysteries are solved, friendships strengthen, and love (or at least affection) prevails. It’s perfect for readers who want suspense without stress, ghosts without horror, and romance without explicit content.
Bobbi Holmes’s Haunting Danielle series is a delightful, cozy paranormal mystery gem: 30+ books that combine gentle ghost stories, clever whodunits, and small-town warmth in the charming setting of Frederickport, Oregon. Through Danielle Boatman’s unique gift and her deepening bond with the gentlemanly ghost Walt Marlow, the series celebrates friendship, second chances, and the quiet magic of everyday life—while delivering satisfying, twisty mysteries that never lose their sense of fun or kindness. With its light suspense, witty humor, and heartfelt portrayal of a woman rebuilding her life with a little supernatural help, the books offer pure comfort reading—perfect for curling up with a cup of tea and a good mystery. For cozy mystery lovers who enjoy ghosts that are charming rather than scary, and sleuths who solve crimes with empathy and observation, Haunting Danielle remains an endlessly inviting, feel-good favorite.
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