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Jeannie Sheneman
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Length
10 hours 51 minutes
Language
English
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“The perfect transition out of the summer heat and into spooky reading season! ”
— Dani • Best of Books
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“This book was absolutely delightful! The perfect blend of romance, comedy, and spooky for this Halloween season! ”
— Anne • The Traveling Book Bus
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“If you loved Gilmore Girls, Ghost Whisperer or The Inn Boonsboro trilogy by Nora Roberts this might be just what you need. Set in a small town you have a somewhat grumpy coffee shop owner who helps the new girl in town with her haunted house. Great elements of found family give you an ensemble cast to care about as the town history is build.”
— Rene • R & B Used Books
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“This is such a sweet, cozy romance perfect for Fall with some (mostly) friendly paranormal activity. The locals of Boneyard Key, FL are used to the ghostly presence in their small coastal town. The tourists tend to be more of a nuisance than the nosey spectral residents. An outsider purchases the most haunted home in Boneyard Key. Will she find a place of belonging or will she flee after encountering her unexpected roommate? I think the grumpy coffee shop owner (that gives off major Luke Danes vibes) secretly wants her to stay! I also enjoyed learning about the history of the town and its haunted past. ”
— Amy • Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers
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“I chose this book because I needed something light to help me escape for a bit- and it was exactly what I needed! A fun paranormal romance/mystery, I was quickly sucked in by characters who are human, laugh out loud funny, sometimes irritating, and always lovable. I have been out of the Paranormal genre for a while and this was a nice easy step back in. I was honestly kind of bummed when it was done and look forward to reading more books from the series. Fans of Allison Brook, Sarah Fox, Kristin Painter and the like will most assuredly enjoy this fun and approachable read!”
— Paige • A Good Book
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“I SO enjoyed Haunted Ever After. I could relate to Cassie and her feelings of being different from her married friends when she isn't there in her own life. I loved how her relationship with Nick developed. I also loved how she reacted and then adjusted to living in not only a haunted town but a haunted house as well!”
— Sam • Bazoo Books
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“Fun ghost story of a romance! Great cozy read for spooky season. ”
— Jen • Queen Anne Book Company
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“This book features a girl that flees Orlando for the small coastal town of Boneyard Key and buys a house that’s haunted. The entire town caters to their quirky, spooky residents, with an added mystery to find out exactly what the ghost in Cassie’s house is trying to tell her. My Florida girl heart loved the easter eggs thrown in by the author. Sweet and sexy with a touch of small town mystery and ghosts. ”
— Mandy- Fred & June’s Books • Fred & June's Books
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“Haunted Ever After is sweet with the perfect dash of spice, and an unnatural amount of paranormal happenings and hauntings. It’s a great beach read that adds a little extra excitement!”
— Keeley • Ink Drinkers Anonymous
"[A] wonderfully spooky supernatural rom-com."—People
Cassie thought Boneyard Key’s ghosts were tourist schtick, until her new home came with one—but can the attentions of the sexy coffee shop owner convince her to stay, instead of ghosting the town?
Small Florida coastal towns often find themselves scrambling for the tourism dollars that the Orlando theme parks leave behind. And within the town limits of Boneyard Key, the residents decided long ago to lean into its ghostliness. Nick Royer, owner of the Hallowed Grounds coffee shop, embraces the ghost tourism that keeps the local economy afloat, as well as his spectral roommate. At least he doesn’t have to run air-conditioning.
Cassie Rutherford possibly overreacted to all her friends getting married and having kids by leaving Orlando and buying a flipped historic cottage in Boneyard Key. Though there’s something unusual with her new home (her laptop won’t charge in any outlets, and the poetry magnets on her fridge definitely didn’t read “WRONG” and “MY HOUSE” when she put them up), she’s charmed by the colorful history surrounding her. And she's catching a certain vibe from the grumpy coffee shop owner whenever he slips her a free slice of banana bread along with her coffee order.
As Nick takes her on a ghost tour, sharing town gossip that tourists don't get to hear, and they spend nights side-by-side looking into the former owners of her haunted cottage, their connection solidifies into something very real and enticing. But Cassie's worried she’s in too deep with this whole (haunted) home ownership thing…and Nick's afraid to get too close in case Cassie gets scared away for good.
Jen DeLuca was born and raised near Richmond, Virginia, but now lives in Arizona with her husband and a houseful of rescue pets. She loves latte-flavored lattes, Hokies football, and the Oxford comma. Her novels, Well Met, Well Played, Well Matched, and Well Traveled were inspired by her time volunteering as a pub wench with her local Renaissance Faire.
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Reviews
"The tension in this romance is elegantly poised around knowing when to hold on and when to let go—and the Gothic plot in the tropical setting makes this a standout paranormal."—The New York Times“Jen DeLuca does it again! Like your favorite iced latte from the hot barista who totally hates you (but not really), Haunted Ever After is the most delicious mix of chilling haunts and sweetened kisses to perk you right up. It’s the perfect read for all the October girls who have to suffer through summer at the beach. A spirited, sexy read!”—Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics
"I, too, want a ghost roommate (and Nick's banana bread and hazelnut lattes) in a charming beach town where the dead linger and the living locals know all the best secret spots. Haunted Ever After is so much fun, with characters that feel real, spooky vibes mixed with small-town sweetness, and an intriguing dash of mystery. Just like its invisible residents, I never want to leave Boneyard Key."—Sarah Hogle, author of Old Flame and New Fortunes
"Jen DeLuca brings her signature wit and warmth to a town where even ghosts can believe in true love. Featuring a charming, swoonworthy romance, Haunted Ever After is a sheer pleasure to read and has established Boneyard Key as my new favorite spooky vacation spot."—Gwenda Bond, New York Times bestselling author of Mr. & Mrs. Witch
“Haunted Ever After is Jen DeLuca’s best yet, and that’s saying something. A deeply satisfying brew of longing, feels, and ghostly hijinks, this is a love story that delivers the goods. Plus, DeLuca’s thoughtful commentary on the expectations we place on women—past and present—is cinnamon on the banana bread. Oh, my romantic, feminist heart!”—Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy
“Clever, funny, and a bit spooky, Haunted Ever After will appeal to cozy mystery and paranormal romance readers alike… DeLuca creates a charming town full of entertainingly quirky characters sure to leave readers wanting more stories set in Boneyard Key.”—Shelf Awareness
“DeLuca’s quirky romance hits all the right notes, from the cozy beach-town setting to the personable locals both living and spectral.”—Washington Independent Review of Books
"A quirky, funny and charming contemporary romance with the perfect addition of paranormal activity."—Romance by the Book Expand reviews
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