10 Steamy, Spellbinding Halloween Romances That Will Charm You This Spooky Season!
By Melissa D'Agnese,
3 days ago
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Whether you’re sipping pumpkin spice lattes, rewatching Practical Magic for the millionth time, carving jack-o-lanterns or cozying up with festive books (or doing all of the above!), celebrating spooky season is certainly fun. In recent years, romance authors have also leaned into the autumnal craze. From scary-cute plots to paranormal adventure and magical moments, there is no shortage of on-theme romance books to read during Halloween season. So we gathered up 10 favorite Halloween romance books—from readers and editors alike—filled with bewitching characters and steamy banter galore!
Want to jet off to chilly Scotland to investigate an old castle under the watch of a handsome yet grouchy archeologist? Pick up Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan. If you’re more in the mood to explore a picturesque and secretly magical apple orchard in Maine, open up Nadia El-Fassi’s Best Hex Ever.
Keep scrolling to discover all of our Halloween romance book recommendations. Happy reading!
According to fellow romance author Olivia Dade, reading Nadia El-Fassi’s new book Best Hex Ever is “like curling up under a quilt on a chilly day.” The story centers on Dina Whitlock, a talented kitchen witch who runs her own London café and serves magic-infused treats to loyal customers daily. But she’s not as talented in the romance department—thanks to a pesky hex. At least she can focus her attention on her best friend who is getting married soon, right? Art curator Scott Mason, who has just returned to London for his best friend’s wedding. He’s looking forward to catching up with his friend after traveling for years. When he arrives for the wedding festivities, Scott is caught by surprise when he’s charmed by the bewitching maid of honor. Dina feels the mutual attraction sparking with Scott, but she also knows their romance can’t go any farther. Can it? A romantic, magical story perfect for fans of Practical Magic.
What readers are saying: “This book was the perfect way to kick off spooky season! It was cozy, sweet, and delightfully spicier than I was expecting! Right off the bat, I knew I was going to love Dina. Any witch who can make a magic butter mixture to temper the temperamental nature of croissants is a winner in my book. I loved her spirit and the way she interacted with her world. I loved her strength and confidence, but also that she still had things to learn and overcome. It made her feel so real in a world full of magic!”
Bestselling author Sally Thorne is known for her witty, swoon-worthy sagas, and her latest novel offers all of this—with a dash of eerie charm! Angelika Frankenstein is rich and beautiful, but unlucky in love. Meanwhile, her brother, Victor, is working in a lab trying to reanimate a corpse. Angelika decides to help her brother and create the man of her dreams. But when Will comes to life, chaos ensues and sparks fly. Filled with carriages, candlesticks and corpses, Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match is the spooky-season reimagining of a well-known classic.
What readers are saying: “I started reading this at night at a campfire and the ambiance was perfect. This will be the read of fall for me…I can’t wait for the audiobook and a mug of apple cider. Overall, the story was absurd and amazing. Everything about it was so unexpectedly hilarious — plus, Will and Angelika were the perfect match!”
Wishes, witches and spells gone wrong…this steamy and festive rom-com has it all. Young witch Vivienne “Vivi” Jones uses her magic to put a seemingly mild curse on Rhys Penhallow, who broke her heart. Nine years later, the annoyingly handsome Rhys returns to town, and she realizes her hex was not so harmless after all. As local happenings turn creepy, Vivi is forced to work with Rhys to save the town and break the spell. Will love follow?
What readers are saying: “I laughed, I swooned, I laughed again. The banter between Rhys and Vivi was pitch perfect, and the Halloween vibes were exactly what I wanted to read.”
Charlotte Pettifer is part of a top-secret league of women skilled in the “subtle arts”—but the arts are never referred to as witchcraft. This league of ladies strives to make the world a better place through good acts. But when a long-lost amulet is discovered, it’s up to Charlotte to make sure this powerful talisman doesn’t wind up in the wrong hands. So when she crosses paths with a rogue Irish pirate named Alex O’Riley, the two butt heads…yet end up teaming up to find the amulet. What follows is a series of high-stakes adventures, chemistry-filled moments and oodles of fantastical charm.
What readers are saying: “This story is the perfect combination of adventure-filled and cozy vibes. Alex and Charlotte have to use their powers and knowledge to complete a quest-like adventure. It took me to another world, all from the comfort of my favorite reading chair, and that’s something I treasure in a read.”
After getting an invitation to a family wedding, Amelia Collins has no choice but to find a fake boyfriend to escort her. Meet the handsome, centuries-old vampire Reginald Cleave, who turns out to be just as charming as he is good-looking. But what happens when the two stop faking and start falling head over fangs for each other instead?
What readers are saying: “I love reading Halloween-themed books in the fall and this one was the perfect blend of funny and festive. It was filled with great chemistry and paranormal fun, making this book an A+ Halloween read.”
Whimsical charm, wishes and second-chance romance meld in Celestine Martin’s Deja Brew. Chef Sirena Caraway is having a tough time: Her magic cooking powers are diminished and she failed to land a big job. So she makes a wish for a second chance to fix her life just before midnight. When she wakes up, she gets to redo the month of October and reunite with her crush, Gus. Will Sirena’s second chance lead her to true love?
What readers are saying: “I am so happy to be back in Freya Grove for the latest installment of the Elemental Love series! This series is so magical, cozy and quintessentially fall! In this installment, we follow Sirena and Gus as they find themselves, uncover mysteries, step outside their comfort zones and discover their futures. Such a fun and heartfelt conclusion to a beloved series!”
Fans of TV shows Charmed and Ghosthunters will love this wicked paranormal romance penned by author Lindsay Lovise. There have always been rumors about something magical happening at Wicked Good Apples. The Maine-based orchard faces inexplicable events and occurrences, but only Holly Celeste and her family know what’s really going on: Their family is a little wicked. Despite their magical cider, the family business isn’t doing well. Then, a visit from a charming paranormal investigator named Connor Grimm makes matters more complicated. He wants to feature the orchard on his popular TV show and Holly knows this could be great publicity—so long as he doesn’t catch any real paranormal activity. As Holly and Connor work together, she feels drawn to him. Will a blooming romance threaten her family’s secret?
What readers are saying: “This was just such a fun read with mystery, romance and paranormal aspects. I would recommend it to those looking for a cozy autumn paranormal romance.”
Get ready to go hunting for Bigfoot in this spooky, steamy tale. Desperate for a new show to produce, Hallie Barrett reaches out to Hayden Hargrove, the hit internet conspiracy theorist and monster hunter. But as the hunt for the mythical creatures begins, Hayden and Hallie's feelings start to grow—and that proves to be even scarier than the things lurking in the shadows. What follows is a fun and festive opposites-attract story.
What readers are saying: “This is a perfect spooky season rom-com. The witty banter, the slow burn, the aliens? Yes, the aliens. This book had me laughing out loud and waiting around with bated breath for a monster to pop out.”
Rosie Danan’s debut novel The Roommate is often a shared favorite among romance readers—and she delivers her signature smart prose, steamy chemistry and clever storylines in her most recent tale. In Do Your Worst , paranormal expert Riley Rhodes finally has the chance to turn her supernatural talents into an actual business when she’s hired to investigate and break a supposed curse on a Scottish castle. Then she meets the stern Oxford archeologist Clark Edgeware, who has every intention of getting her kicked off the premises. What follows is a series of professional hijinks full of forced proximity and secret pining set against an idyllic Scottish backdrop.
What readers are saying: “An autumnal delight full of like-to-dislike-to-love, forced proximity, lovely scenery, cursed objects, a splash of magic, and more. I laughed out loud and didn't want it to end. I felt like I was on a mini-expedition right alongside Riley and Clark.”
Laugh-out-loud moments? Check! Magic? Check? An enemies-to-lovers trope? Check! Sarah Adler’s Happy Medium is sure to delight any reader looking for a spooky season romance. Gretchen Acorn is a fake spirit medium, but she’s thrilled when she’s hired to investigate eerie events on a goat farm owned by handsome farmer Charlie. He’s not convinced of Gretchen’s abilities, but then she actually communicates with a ghost — and its message is clear: Don’t sell the farm. As she tries to stop the sale, sparks fly with Charlie.
What readers are saying: “Beneath the humor and paranormal shenanigans lies a sweet story of love, redemption and the power of being true to oneself. Watching Gretchen and Charlie navigate their way through misunderstandings and ghostly interventions is hilarious and heartwarming.
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