Vicarage Bench Series by Mimi Barbour

Sassy, spoilt model, Jenna McBride pricks her finger simultaneously with shy librarian Lucy McGillicuddy and becomes Lucy’s spiritual resident. Jenna helps Lucy become a slim, beautiful woman in order to win the heart of the local doctor and Lucy teaches Jenna that outward beauty affects only the eyes of the person looking, not the heart. Jenna learns the lesson well and love wins out in the end.

In a small English town, a casino owner from Vegas, Rhett Parks, was relaxing on a bench in front of the vicarage. To his dismay, a young woman interrupted his sanctuary. A minute later, his body was out cold on the ground and he was taking up residence inside of the intruder - schoolteacher Carrie Temple - and without her permission. Her first words “get out” didn't solve anything because he had no idea of how he got in... moreIn a small English town, a casino owner from Vegas, Rhett Parks, was relaxing on a bench in front of the vicarage. To his dismay, a young woman interrupted his sanctuary. A minute later, his body was out cold on the ground and he was taking up residence inside of the intruder - schoolteacher Carrie Temple - and without her permission. Her first words “get out” didn't solve anything because he had no idea of how he got in. During the next few weeks they fought each other, taught each other and began to love each other, not an easy accomplishment considering the situation—but doable, as Rhett proved to sweet, naïve Carrie. They became involved with strange Dr. Andrews who assured them he had the answers to solve their problem. Rhett’s brother, Ashley, who they turned to for help, was absolutely certain that the man they were putting their faith in was a charlatan and a quack.ck Cover less

Crystal was a celebrated Vegas star with a strong affinity to the animal world—except for the human male animal, that is. When she uses her trusty baseball bat to change the odds for easygoing Ashley Parks, who is getting beaten in an alley below her apartment window, the two end up having to run for their lives from a killer who wants revenge. Ashley’s first kiss arouses her and all she wants is for him to do it again and more - but no strings... moreCrystal was a celebrated Vegas star with a strong affinity to the animal world—except for the human male animal, that is. When she uses her trusty baseball bat to change the odds for easygoing Ashley Parks, who is getting beaten in an alley below her apartment window, the two end up having to run for their lives from a killer who wants revenge. Ashley’s first kiss arouses her and all she wants is for him to do it again and more - but no strings. All he wants is strings - and to keep her safe. His bizarre solution is to put Crystal’s body into a coma and hide her in a hospital ward while her spirit is transported to exist inside him. Her reaction to his chilvalry..."You bungling idiot!!!?" Everything's changed. It's you he’s want to kill now. less

Traveling forward in time, Dani Howard's sixteen-year-old spirit becomes magically united with reporter, Troy Brennan. He's everything a girl could want in a man. During their time together, they fall deeply in love. Though she must return to her own pregnant body, she gains his promise to come to her birthday party in seven days where they will meet in person and continue their romance. Unbeknownst to him, the interval for her will be 10 long, lonely years... moreTraveling forward in time, Dani Howard's sixteen-year-old spirit becomes magically united with reporter, Troy Brennan. He's everything a girl could want in a man. During their time together, they fall deeply in love. Though she must return to her own pregnant body, she gains his promise to come to her birthday party in seven days where they will meet in person and continue their romance. Unbeknownst to him, the interval for her will be 10 long, lonely years. Troy can't believe he's fallen for a teenage spirit invader. Because of her shenanigans, he loses sight of the person he followed all the way to England, gets stranded with a homeless puppy and ends up falling in love. He's so infatuated that when renowned author, beautiful Ellie Ward, enters his world and tries to seduce him, as attractive as he finds her, he's honor bound to stay true to his young love—or is he? And why does this gorgeous, desirable woman seem so darn familiar? less

Abbie Taylor has a thousand things to do before the big day, help the vicar with his needy families, organize the Christmas nativity, and spare time for a distraught baby at the orphanage who only settles when she’s near. Falling into a coma while her spirit resides inside a prickly, big shot businessman doesn’t work for her at all …until she falls in love... moreAbbie Taylor has a thousand things to do before the big day, help the vicar with his needy families, organize the Christmas nativity, and spare time for a distraught baby at the orphanage who only settles when she’s near. Falling into a coma while her spirit resides inside a prickly, big shot businessman doesn’t work for her at all …until she falls in love. How could Marcus Chapman be so unlucky? First he’s saddled with his newly widowed mum, and the next thing he knows, he has an annoying spirit invader who’s instantly aware that he isn’t nearly as tough as he makes out. Between these two manipulating women, and the orphans Abbie forces him to visit, the poor man doesn’t stand a chance. The season is Christmas, and love is all around. less