From handsome ghosts to ancient witches navigating the modern realm of online dating, these spooky romance novels are guaranteed to cast a spell on you this Halloween.
An Ancient Witch’s Guide to Modern Dating by Cecilia Edward
Re-entering the dating world as a thirty-nine-year-old isn’t easy, especially if you’re a witch from the 17th Century. Thorn has tried everything in her spell book, from incantations to magic potions, until one of her brews backfires and hurtles her into the future. As Thorn navigates indoor plumbing and kitchen appliances with awe, she finds herself in the middle of dating apps and swiping right. With the help of a charming new accomplice, Thorn enters another realm of love as she embarks on an unlikely adventure of self-discovery. A warm, cosy and humorous read that will make you realise just how much you have in common with an ancient witch.
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
As a ghost writer for a literary great, Florence is no stranger when it comes to romantic endings, but her belief in love is dead because of a bad break up continues to haunt her. After her sexy new editor refuses to extend her deadline, Florence fears her career as a successful writer is over however one phone call changes everything. Florence returns to her small town home and family run funeral parlour where she bumps into her handsome editor, Benji. He is as charming as ever but there is one major problem; Benji is a ghost. Florence might think romance is dead, but this encounter could turn into the happy ending she’s always dreamed of.
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
Ever wanted to curse your ex-boyfriend when he’s moved on with someone else? Well, Vivi did and now nine years later, they need to work together to remove the hex she placed on him after their breakup. When Rhys returns to the small spooky town of Graves Glen to lift the curse, Vivi’s spell starts to wreak havoc on the community. The only way to lift the dark magic is to confront their feelings for each other and find a way to seek closure. Together they must navigate the ghosts of relationships past while resisting the temptation to rekindle their romance. The Ex Hex is the perfect Halloween love story, filled with witchcraft, forbidden love and curses on your ex-boyfriend.
Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
When Emmy returns to her magical hometown of Thistle Grove after a self-imposed exile, she’s expecting a lot of awkward conversations and exclusionary antics. The last thing Emmy expected when taking part in a supernatural tournament is the pull of family bonding and a chance reunion with friends old and new. Together they join forces to seek revenge on Gareth, Thistle Grove’s infamous playboy and heartbreaker. The girls are keen to enforce dark magic to teach Gareth a lesson, but can Emmy protect herself from his enchanting spell? A spell binding and salacious answer to Mean Girls, you’ll think you’ve had your own love potion.
The Echoes by Evie Wyld
Stuck between this world and an afterlife, Max is forced to watch his girlfriend Hannah in the depths of grief as she mourns his death. Meanwhile, Hannah is tormented by secrets of her past life in Australia, which she desperately wants to forget. Trapped in her and Max’s London flat, Hannah confronts the ghosts of her past which refuse to leave and instead opens the door to abuse, estrangement and the weight of her personal history. The Echoes seamlessly integrates supernatural and realistic horrors of emotional intimacy and regret. A story of ghosts, both literally and figuratively, which endeavours to answer the question – can we ever really leave our old life behind?
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