This book knows the way to my heart. A small-town girl who runs a secondhand bookstore, and a city boy who loves books just as much as she does? It's just a recipe for success. I loved Haunt Your Heart Out from start to finish!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Lex has found her perfect home in Vermont. She lives in her grandfather's house that she inherited when he passed away and it holds so many memories from her childhood. She works at a used book store and dreams of the day she can afford to buy it and take it over for herself. She never wants to leave Vermont and doesn't date much because everyone she meets is just passing through. She assumes James is one of the seasonal tourists and tries to resist her feelings for him. When he reveals he will be in town long term filming content for a ghosty documentary, she allows herself to explore their feelings.

This was a really cute romance. Lex and James were so sweet and caring for each other. The ghost stories of the past were great tie ins but I did want a bit more from that part of the story-line.

LOVE!!!!!
Our FMC who is perfectly happy in her small town working at the local used book shop, then comes along a ghost documentary producer and throws a whole spanner in the works.
The ghostly paranormal aspect is fun and the love story is so well done!!
In conclusion - read this book, it’s fantastic!!!!

This was a fun read that was equal parts swoony and cute! The perfect story to read if you’re looking for spooky vibes during Christmastime!!!

This one might be better enjoyed if read seasonally. It has both spooky Halloween vibes and Christmas vibes. It is cute and fluffy. However, I felt it took awhile for the story to get going and it was difficult to feel invested. The pacing felt slow at times and I didn't love the lack of communication towards the end of the book. For someone looking for a spooky, fun, and comfy read, this might be for you!

A cute romantic comedy perfect for fans of Halloween without the scary haunts. Stowe made for a cozy setting and is perfect for a fall/winter read.

I always enjoy a charming small town. This was a cute and enjoyable read. The main character sort of became tedious to deal with but overall this was fun.

I found this to be adorable, fun to read and highly entertaining. There were points where the main character got a little monotonous in her anxiety/complaints but it didn’t detract from how cute the story was and how much I enjoyed it!

Haunt Your Heart Out feels like a cute little Hallmark movie.

It takes place in a small town in Vermont, the FMC works at a book store & the MMC comes into town for a ghost investigation based on the FMC's childhood Youtube channel. Without giving too much away, this dynamic sets up for a unique set of circumstances.

I appreciate how this book touches on mental health, the FMC is in her 30s, and it has LGBTQ representation. The setting also feels cozy & I could easily imagine spending time in this town.

Where things fell a little flat for me was the pacing and the relationship between the main characters. I never felt like I was giggling and kicking my feet. I also found myself skipping sections because I was trying to get to the meat of the book. I wish more time was given to building up their romance so we were truly excited for their connection.

Thank you for the advanced copy!

This book gave me so many feels that I wasn't expecting. A perfect cozy, feel-good read that combines spooky vibes with holiday cheer. Fans of Hallmark movies and Ghouls will enjoy this heart-warming meet-cute.

☆3.25
Small town charm ✨️ Lex works in a used bookstore, eager to make it better, but is stuck behind the owners decision to keep it simple. One day, she meets a quirky probably-a-tourist, James, and she can't keep him out of her thoughts. Turns out, neither can he. They click together instantly, and Lex agrees to help James with his ghost documentary. Lex used to be a video blogger who faked hauntings around town. While Lex tries to figure out her job and house, she also wants to open her heart to James, even if he will most likely leave like everyone else in her life.

It was a very hallmarky, stars hallow-esq, feel of a book. I can't say that it gripped me from the beginning, or the middle. The instalove is not my favorite trope, but I think Lex and James were a good couple. I had issues with Lex complaining about everyone and everything the whole book. It got tiring.
It was a cute book overall, one scene of minimal spice.

Thank you to netgalley for providing me with an arc to read and review honestly.

Thank you to Netgalley and Aclove Press for the ARC!

Haunt Your Heart Out was cute, but didn't leave many memorable moments for me. It was pretty long and I realized quickly I was skimming over whole sections getting through it. Lex was frustrating and although I love a flawed character, I could not get on board with her. I usually am a sucker for a small town Hallmark type romance, but this one just didn't give me the right small town vibes. I guess I also expected more of a fall feel to the book with it being about "hauntings" but it was actually a Christmas/winter read. (Probably should have noticed the snow on the cover a little better, oops).

Haunt Your Heart Out is the perfect book to curl up with for a cozy, romantic, and spooky read. With a charming small town setting, ghost hunting, and a steamy romance, this book will make readers swoon and have their ghost hunting equipment and hearts registering all kinds of romantic paranormal activity!

This was cute, but I’m not the biggest fan of characters lying. The deception bothered me, but I bet others would totally enjoy this read.

Also, the cover is adorable.

Haunt Your Heart Out by Amber Roberts is a charming and whimsical romantic novel that captivates with its blend of humor, heart, and a touch of the supernatural. Set against a backdrop of ghostly intrigue, the story follows two endearing protagonists whose lives intertwine in the most unexpected ways. Roberts' writing is delightful, with witty dialogue and vivid descriptions that bring both the living and the spectral characters to life. The romance is sweet and engaging, perfectly balancing moments of lighthearted fun with deeper emotional connections. Although the plot occasionally feels predictable, the genuine warmth and chemistry between the characters more than make up for it. Overall, Haunt Your Heart Out is a thoroughly enjoyable read that deserves a solid 4 out of 5 stars for its unique charm and heartfelt storytelling.

Thank you Netgalley and author Amber Roberts for the e-copy of this book in exchange for a review.

"Homebody Lex McCall loves her sleepy Vermont town and quiet bookstore job. After her family, friends, and exes all moved away to seek futures elsewhere, Lex set one no dating tourists, newcomers, or anyone else who is bound to leave her behind. When the bookshop owner, eager to offload the supposedly haunted building, offers to sell the store to Lex at an unbeatable price, Lex jumps at the chance to further put down roots.

Then handsome stranger James stops by the bookstore. Lex assumes he’s just another tourist passing through, but it turns out he’s part of a ghost-hunting documentary crew that’s looking into the many “verified” ghost stories in town. Lex can’t resist getting involved—especially because these so-called ghosts are actually made up stories from Haunted Happenings, her hobby vlog from a decade prior. Worried her ghost-faking secret will get out and ruin her chance to buy the store, she tampers with the ghosthunters' research and skews the results. After all, James’s stay is only temporary and her career dreams come first.

But as they spend more time together, Lex realizes she’s falling for James. Worse, there’s more at stake than her simply being found out and losing his his mission isn’t as frivolous as it seems and her interference may cost him much more than a spooky story. "

A great read. I thoroughly enjoy it.

This book was so fun and cute and just all the vibes I wanted and, dare I say, NEEDED.

This was my first book by Amber Roberts and I have Text Appeal on my bookshelf to read next! She did not disappoint. I will definitely be doing a reread of this once it hits fall season!

I absolutely loved this book!! I couldn’t put it down.
I just loved all the characters. I highly recommend this book.

Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me. I really wanted to like it, and I did enjoy the first 30% or so, when we get introduced to all the characters and set up the story. It went downhill from there though and I really struggled to finish the book. The romance felt a bit bland, they got together really quick, and then all the lying about ghosts just seemed so unnecessary. Lex spent so much time worrying about James leaving, but she didn't stop to consider how her lying will push him away even more. So Lex just ended up coming off very self-centered, and James felt more like a prop than an actual person (same goes for their friends).

I think the story would have been improved, if Lex and James didn't get together until later. Then Lex lying to promote her own interests wouldn't have been as weird, since she wouldn't be doing it to her boyfriend. Putting herself and her dreams first would make more sense (she has just met the guy after all), and also provide more opportunity for fun banter and the build up of tension, Then once they finally got together, it would feel more genuine, but she would already be in too deep with her lie.

I also don't get why the blurb pitched this book as being for the fans of "Gilmore Girls". Other than being set in a small town, there's nothing in common.

I really liked how this book was special as it featured a female main character in her 30s, something that is not quite common. I also liked that there was diverse representation. However, I did not quite connect with their romance as much as I had liked.