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Welcome to the Here and Now
Having solved the matter of the Radiant Boy, Riley, Buttercup, and Bodhi are enjoying a well-deserved vacation. When Riley comes across a vicious black dog, against Bodhi’s advice, she decides to cross him over. While following the dog, she runs into a young ghost named Rebecca. Despite Rebecca’s sweet appearance, Riley soon learns she’s not at all what she seems. As the daughter of a former plantation owner, she is furious about being murdered during a slave revolt in 1733. Mired in her own anger, Rebecca is lashing out by keeping the ghosts who died along with her trapped in their worst memories. Can Riley help Rebecca forgive and forget without losing herself to her own nightmarish memories?
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Alyson Noël
Alyson Noël has a unique ability to blend the mystical with the everyday, crafting stories that transport readers into fantastical worlds while grounding them in raw, relatable human emotions. Best known for her Immortals series, Noël has captured the imaginations of young adult readers with tales that mix romance, adventure, and the supernatural, while exploring themes of love, loss, and personal transformation.
Born and raised in California, Noël’s journey into writing began with a love of storytelling that sprouted in her early years. She was an avid reader, drawn to books that offered more than just entertainment but a deeper connection to the world and the mysteries that lay beyond. As a child, she spent hours immersed in stories about the unknown and the otherworldly—a fascination that would later shape her writing.
Riley Bloom
Riley Bloom consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series The Immortals

