4.6 (570 ratings)

Lightning Struck

Name: Lightning Struck
Rating: 4.6 (570 reviews)
Author: Nichole Van
ISBN: B08H2JG5P6

by Nichole Van

ghosts

About this book

Jack Knight-Snow has lost everything: his fortune, his family, his century, and most inconveniently, his physical body. Now a ghost tethered to the modern world, he is navigating an afterlife he never asked for. His only hope lies with Chiara D’Angelo, a woman as chaotic as she is compassionate. While Chiara is determined to help the handsome spirit reclaim his life, she finds her mission complicated by a growing, undeniable attraction to a man who technically does not exist.

Blending the charm of a historical romance with a spine-tingling paranormal twist, this story masterfully bridges the gap between centuries. As the pair races through the sun-drenched landscapes of Tuscany to solve a mystery surrounding the D’Angelo family’s legendary Second Sight, they discover that some connections are strong enough to transcend death itself.

If you are hunting for a clean paranormal romance that balances witty banter with high-stakes historical intrigue, this is your next obsession. Nichole Van weaves a tale where the past is never truly buried and the most unexpected love stories are written in the stars. Prepare to be swept away by this hauntingly beautiful journey where hearts are risked, secrets are unearthed, and ghosts might just be the most human characters of all.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B08H2JG5P6

Reader Reviews

Loved this book!

May 29, 2021

Another great book in this series. I was wondering how Nichole Van was going to pull off a romance with a ghost and weave the D'Angelo sister into this series, but she does! Jack and Chiara have a unique, sweet romance. A couple that enjoys teasing and getting under each other's skin. Jack is British regency hunkiness who just wants to be real and have a full life with Chiara. Chiara has some demons in her life and some daddy issues that she has to work through, but she can't deny the chemistry...

Thoroughly enjoyable

November 10, 2020

The unexpected is continuous in this book. The big brothers constantly tease their little sister, but are supportive during her times of grief. )

Another beautifully told story, clean romance, great people, highly recommend

January 6, 2018

I love Nichole Van's books, and this series more than the others. At first, I was disappointed because I forgot that this book was about Chiara and not Tennyson, who for some reason I really wanted a story for. However, that being said, Jack and Chiara's stormy relationship dragged me in until I was reading in despair, wondering how on Earth it was ever going to work out! The mystery, danger, suspense, and intrigue of the death threat as well and Jack's fan club all added to the story and...

Wow. Just wow.

July 7, 2021

I love all NV books. Particularly the House of Oak series (first books of hers I read). This series so far has been great - otherwise I wouldn't still be reading it. But this specific story may be my favorite of all of her books that I've read so far. I devoured it in less than 2 days - I probably would have finished it in less than 24 hours but I finally had to go to sleep. She's always able to make you feel like you're right where the characters are. But the emotion in this one. And the...

Unpredictable! Great writing:} Swoony men!

January 6, 2018

This is the third book in this series. It is the sisters story. Chiara is a complex character with a lot of emotional baggage. She drove me a little crazy, but overall I enjoyed this whole story. I love the twists and turns in these books. The men are just amazing and I love them all. Jack is no exception. Lots was left undone at the end, but there were no cliff hangers. I am so excited for Tennyson's story:} These are clean romances for 16 and up. Some steamy kisses that are just kisses:} )