This was my first book I’ve read by Ashley Poston and now I want to go read all her books! I loved this book! It has romance with good banter, dark humor, ghosts, and life lessons. I was hooked from the start and I appreciated that this romance has its own unique flair! I laughed, I cried, and this book left my heart and soul in a better place than before. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a romance with slightly dark underlying tones and learning to get through life and love when our world is turned upside down by losing a loved one. Please read trigger warnings as I think it would be hard to read it you’ve had a recent familial death. I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Guys. This book. Ben & Florence. My heart. I love it so much I don’t even know where to begin. This book features a perfect mixture of paranormal (ghosts, spirits) and romantic (a little bit of enemies to lovers) elements, all of which will leave you wanting more.

Florence is a ghostwriter for a famous romance author and Ben is her new editor…for about two days. What people don’t know about Florence is that she can see ghosts and helps them fulfill their last wishes. Then one day, she sees Ben…as a ghost. And that’s where the story gets profound and interesting.

What I appreciate most about this book is that the characters talk about death, funerals, spirits, and afterlife openly. I’m glad to see that these kinds of subjects are no longer a taboo in modern world, and that we can all deal with them in such a light-hearted way by celebrating “Happy Death Days” like we do on birthdays.

What’s more, not only does Ben and Florence’s story make me rethink about the priorities in life, but they make me cry both happy and sad tears. (Especially THAT plot twist in the end.) Seriously, this book is an amazing summer read and y’all should go pick it up!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Fun fact: When I first learnt about the word “ghostwriter,” I thought it meant someone who wrote ghost stories. Kinda fitting in the case for this book, though.

***Thanks to Penguin Random House International Sales for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.***

From the first paragraph, I knew this book would be a good one. I immersed myself into the book from the first chapter and I cannot say enough good things about this book! Honestly amazing! The writing is incredible and the plot is just one to die for. I am absolutely obsessed with this book. My favorite part would have to be the character development throughout the book. Character development is something I look forward to and this book did not disappoint.

This was one of those books that fills you with contentment and a sense of well being, even in the sad parts. It was sweet, funny and wonderfully quirky. I really loved the uniqueness of all of the characters. The main character was witty and sarcastic, making me laugh more than once. The romantic storyline was fantastic and I basically loved the book. If you read romance I highly recommend it.

This was an amazing book! One of the best I've read this year, hands down. Florence Day is struggling. As a ghostwriter for a famous romance author, she's authored a bestseller or two- she just can't tell anyone. What's more, after a gut-wrenching breakup she no longer believes in romance- and has the worst case of writer's block of her life, all with a deadline looming. To top it off her new editor is incredibly attractive...but also kind of a jerk. When Florence's life is turned completely upside down by a tragedy which finds her back in the hometown she swore she'd never set foot in again, family and friends old, new, and ghostly combine to help her heal and find a new way forward. With a diverse and quirky cast of characters, "The Dead Romantics" delivers a heartfelt, engaging read that's a love story not just between two people, but also between family members and the complicated relationship we often have with the place we call home.

Yes! This book was so good! I’m not a big Romance fan but this one won me over. I loved the characters and the cheeky way the story was told. This one was delightful and you all should go get it now.

Honestly, this was not what I had expected when I picked up this book, I thought it was a book about a romance novelist who did not believe in love anymore yes, but did I expect there to be ghosts and her falling in love with him. Halfway thru the book I was able to predict that he was in a coma and that they would end up together. While I know that a lot of people loved this book, it was not something that I enjoyed reading unfortunately

This was such an unexpected surprise. Florence is a ghost writer for a famous romance author when she finds herself in a writing slump after a terrible break up. If that isn’t bad enough her new editor, a tall drink of water named Benjii wont give her an extension on her deadline and even hints at legal action! Florence receives some devastating news and must return to her home town after several years away. The unwritten book remains in the back of her mind as she deals with a death in the family, feelings of resentment within said family and the fact that Florence must come to terms with her ability to see and communicate with ghosts. The most recent ghost she encounters becomes a confident and friend to Florence and she begins to develop feelings for him.

I loved the chemistry, the romance and the puns! There is a lot to this story. The family is great as are all of the side characters. I appreciated the families outlook on death but at times it was hard for me to relate to it. This uniques story is definitely worth a read and worth the hype. We selected it as our stores book club pick this month for a reason!!

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest reveiw.
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Liked? No...
Loved? No...
Completely and totally adored every single page and wanted to read it again the moment I finished?
Abso-freaking-lutely.

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston was perfection. I wasn't even halfway through my digital copy when I hopped online and ordered a physical copy for my shelf. This book was such a treat to read. Even with the heartbreaking moments, it was still quirky, fun and lovely. This is definitely in my top 5 reads of 2022. RUN, don't walk to grab a copy today!

At this time I am not reviewing this book. I’m simply not in the right mood for it, and I feel like I won’t be able to give an honest opinion if I’m not in the mood for a specific trope. I will try again at a later time.

Part ghost story, part family drama, part romance, all enjoyable!!!
When he showed up on the doorstep, I was hooked!!!

more of a 3.5 but rounding up bc normally i love an Ashley Poston book. a ghost boyfriend should have been a slam dunk for me. but honestly it was cheesy and fun in ways i wasn't in the mood for, and a little too tongue in cheek at times

It's hard to review this one without giving too much away! Florence Day secretly works as a ghostwriter for a famous romance author. She grew up in a small-town funeral home where her father was a funeral director. Florence and her father both have the ability to talk to ghosts. When she goes home for her father's funeral, she finds love where she least expects it. It's a quirky story that tackles grief, love, and complicated family dynamics.
It had plenty of fun twists and turns but was, overall, a bit over the top for me.

Florence Day is a ghostwriter for a popular romance author. She is stuck on her last book in the contract and unable to write romance novels after a nasty breakup. Her new super hot editor Ben won't give her an extension either! Life takes an unexpected turn when Florence gets a call to come back home due to an unfortunate event. Florence hasn't been home in over a decade, but this trip takes Florence through a path of self discovery and resolving issues from the past. Ben plays a crucial role in helping her in this journey, psst..psst... not as an editor though!

The premise of the book is super unique for a romance novel even though there have been movies along similar lines. Ben and Florence were such amazing protagonists. I loved the evolution of their relationship and especially Florence's self discovery. Her family was super amazing loved them all despite the Addams Family vibe! There were several cute emotional scenes that were so beautifully written. I did have some logical issues that could have easily been fixed. Overall a good read if you like some paranormal romance!

The Dead Romantics was the #winingdownbookclub pick for July and we had an amazing discussion around the book!

Thank you @berkleyromance for sending me an eARC of the book.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read an eARC of this book.

My rating for this book is 4/5. The story and plot of this book was unlike anything I have read before which I enjoyed. I didn’t not devour or love this book as I have with some of my favorite romances, but this book had many aspects I liked. I loved all the characters, well expect Lee he was very much the worse. I loved the interactions between Florence and Benji and Florence with her family and citizens of her hometown. This book deals with both grief and love, and I had moments of joy and moments of tears. My favorite quote from this book was “We’re not a gothic horror novel. We’re a love story.” I did guess one of the “twists”, but I still enjoyed reading the lead up events. I would have loved to learn more about the case Florence solved when she was a kid, a good mystery/thriller prequel👀 I would definitely read more books from this author!

I read this book on vacation and it was a perfect vacation read! I enjoyed the magical realism element, the likable characters, and the setting! I was worried the content may be triggering for me but it was a lighter read that was actually comforting and made me feel good.

Umm this was fine? I guess I heard a lot of people giving it 5 stars so I thought it would be extra special, but I am still not a fan of the overly dorky/ridiculously portrayed hot mess millennial female lead. To not visit your family/hometown for TEN YEARS because of silly gossip, seems mighty immature to me??

IDK, there were a few things in this one that rubbed me the wrong way, but I did LOVE the little plot twist at the end. I did not see that coming. I do think this would have been a lot more fun to read during spooky season/around Halloween.

This is the first book I read by Ashley Poston and I'll be sure to read more! The Dead Romantics is such a unique love story and while I knew it was going to have an HEA, I was still on pins and needles getting to the end. Highly recommend this read!

I listened to The Dead Romantics on audio (it was so cute and great audio narration btw!!) and loved it🖤

𝕲𝖊𝖓𝖗𝖊: rom com
𝕿𝖗𝖔𝖕𝖊: ghost writer who sees ghosts
𝕻𝖚𝖇. 𝕯𝖆𝖙𝖊: June 28, 2022
𝕸𝖞 𝕾𝖙𝖆𝖗 𝕽𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖌: 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝕲𝖔𝖔𝖉𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖘 𝕾𝖙𝖆𝖗 𝕽𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖌: 4.19

I loved the premise of this book. The book follows a ghost writer who is the author of many FAMOUS romance novels (Nora Roberts level) and who grew up in a funeral home (it’s the family business). Oh, and she can also see ghosts. It was a CUTE, easy, hysterical listen/read and I absolutely recommend it for anyone wanting a lighter romcom with a totally new trope!!

This was a lot of fun! It read like a contemporary romance despite the paranormal elements. There were lots of mentions of other romance authors, including some cool more obscure ones like Courtney Milan, as well as some meta-commentary on the genre. I could have been sold a little more on the romance but it still worked for me. The family stuff was really good and I found myself getting defensive of the main character which I suppose means I cared about her.