I adore anything Halloween/spooky and love a small town romance book so this was the perfect combination for me! I loved the characters from the get go and instantly wanted Lex and James to get together! I really do think those two were the perfect match and helped each other in so many ways. This book was incredibly well written and such a easy read!

This was a cute read overall, with fantastic small town and winter vibes. I really enjoyed James as a character and the anxiety representation in Lex’s character. The pacing of this book was a little bit off and there was a lot of miscommunication between Lex and James. I wish there was a bit more banter and chemistry between them throughout the book.

Thank you to Alcove Press and NetGalley for the ARC.

3.75🌟

When I started this book I just knew I was going to really enjoy it. The seasonal settings and the cosy moments throughout this one was perfect for a mix of Halloween and Christmas fans.

This story was such a nice change up from the usual small town, autumnal books with the addition of a ghostly town and a film crew to capture all the spooky moments.

This story focuses on home body Lex and the out-of-towner James and how they found themselves falling for each other despite it going against what they want. I loved Lex and James. They had such a great relationship and connection from the get go. I loved the flirty banter and sarcastic comments between them and how it made watching them fall for each other that much sweeter. I loved that they both always had each other’s backs when they were faced with uncomfortable family dramas and I loved their ending. I really didn’t know where this was going to end up but I would’ve been happy with anything as long as they were together.

I also really liked the character growth of a lot of Lex’s family, including Lex herself. I loved seeing how they all had a lot of issues but was happy to see them on the way to resolving them together. It was also nice to see aged up characters because I feel like a lot of books these days have characters who are still in their teens and it makes it hard to relate. I liked seeing the struggles of adult life instead of petty teenage drama for once.

However, as much as I really enjoyed this one I found that it started off so strong and was going to be a 4 star but after the first half it started to slow down and feel quite drawn out. It luckily picked back up towards the end and had me hooked again.

Overall, this was a great little small town, spooky season story filled with love, laughs and the adorable doggy sidekick. This one is definitely worth the read this autumn/winter.

Haunt Your Heart Out is the perfect little wintertime romcom that’ll fit right in as a December - February read (or whenever it snows really!).

It pretty much gives you all the cozy romcom tropes that you can think of with little dash of ‘oh no, miscommunication’ but it all works out in the end — perfect for anyone wanting a stress free reading experience and some feel good moments (with some realistic human emotions too).

I can see how this will be perfect for some readers, maybe less so for others. I personally didn’t love it as much as I thought I would’ve — I didn’t really feel the connection between the two MC’s and so I just didn’t really feel that invested in the relationship unfortunately. In the book’s defence, I did read this straight after a (to me) 5-star romance mystery and I’m sure it affected how much I enjoyed this. Maybe this would’ve hit different if I’d read it before or later on this year?

I will say that the representation of anxiety was really spot on and something that’s definitely relatable in its description. The way the different family dynamics are shown and the struggles you can have feeling less than others was great too — I did honestly feel like shedding some tears just a little by the end of the book because of Lex and her complicated relationship with her parents and sister. So honestly the author did something right with this part of the story!

Overall, it’s not a half bad book, even if I didn’t feel the romantic connection it’s still a pretty cute book.

/// ARC courtesy of Alcove Press and NetGalley.

I am a sucker for small town, holiday romance. Loved the concept of a ghost hunter! It was a fun little twist in the story. We need more Halloween romances, Will definitely be recommending to people next year.

I'm giving this 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

This book was cute and had small
town charm and book shop, so it definitely had that going for it. I liked how whimsical the story was and how, although it was set during Christmas time, it definitely had Halloween vibes. That was a fun combination!

Unfortunately, the female main character was a little annoying, and that ruined it somewhat.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Haunt Your Heart Out by Amber Roberts was a ghosty good time. It's a small town romance between a visiting ghost hunter and a bookseller who may or may not have made most of the local ghostly legends up. It's insta-lovey and charming and complicated (especially when it's revealed that she lied about the ghosts), but I enjoyed it, 0verall. It's difficult to make insta-love feel believable, but Roberts did a great job of quickly cementing their connection and making it feel genuine and relatable. There's good anxiety representation, as well.

Thank you Alcove Press for the advance review copy.

Thank you NetGalley, this author, and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is a great book to blends the wonderful spirit of Christmas and Halloween. The banter from the first meeting was great and I loved how flirty the MMC was. Sometimes the FMC would annoy me because of all of her references to her town and not wanting to leave it, which is a valid feeling but it did not have to be mentioned so many times. I liked that both of the main characters were part of the LGBTQ+ community; the FMC was pansexual and the MMC was bi.

As the book went on, the chemistry between the two characters wasn't enough to keep me engaged which resulted in the 3 star rating of the book. Still overall a cute book.

I was very excited to read Haunt Your Heart Out, but it just ended ip being okay. I found the early parts of the books to move slow, and then the last 5-10% were so rushed. It just didn't quite work out. I'm definitely going to keep on the author's future releases though to try again.

This was a cute Halloween-y read but unfortunately it just don’t land for me. I didn’t love how we handled and presented the FMCs professional arc and our MMC was honestly very forgettable

This was such an enjoyable and cute read. Well Written and i would read more from this author.

This is the Story of Lex and James who are trying to figure life out while falling in love. I love the character build but i wish the relationship wouldn't have moved so quickly i wish there would have been a slow burn rather than the speed it went.

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

Haunt Your Heart Out by Amber Roberts is a charming and cozy novel that perfectly captures the spirit of the Halloween season. The story follows Lex McCall, a quirky and relatable bookstore employee who loves her small town and its spooky history. When a handsome ghost hunter named James arrives to investigate the town's haunted reputation, Lex finds herself caught between her desire to help him and her fear of revealing her own secrets.
What I loved:
* The cozy atmosphere: Roberts creates a wonderfully immersive small-town setting that feels both familiar and magical. The descriptions of the bookstore, the local coffee shop, and the autumnal scenery are all beautifully rendered.
* The charming characters: Lex is a delightful protagonist, and her witty banter with James is sure to bring a smile to your face. The supporting cast of characters is also well-developed and adds to the overall charm of the story.
* The perfect blend of romance and mystery: The romance between Lex and James is sweet and believable, and the mystery surrounding the town's haunted history keeps the pages turning.
* The Halloween vibes: If you love all things spooky, this book is for you. Roberts expertly weaves in elements of Halloween folklore and ghost stories without ever being too scary.
What could have been better:
* The pacing: The story starts off a bit slow, and it takes a while for the romance and mystery to really pick up.
* The ending: While the ending is satisfying, it felt a bit rushed. I would have liked to see more of Lex and James's relationship after the climax of the story.
Overall:
Haunt Your Heart Out is a delightful and heartwarming read that is perfect for fans of cozy mysteries and Halloween romances. It's a fun and festive escape that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
Recommendation:
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys:
* Cozy mysteries
* Halloween stories
* Small-town romances
* Books with quirky characters
* Feel-good stories
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

I was not a fan of the protagonist and this felt juvenile, I had a hard time getting into it. It was not for me! The characterization felt so off, quite caricature. Overall, the plot was predictable and fell flat.

Overall, this was a really cute read, although I wish I'd had the time to finish it during October as planned. While the ghosts aren't real and we are made aware from the beginning, the podcast sprinklings with local ghost stories made this a fun "Spooky Season" read. Still, there were things I didn't like. The protagonist was borderline petulant when it came to her relationship with her parents, which wasn't ideal. Also, I feel like the third act break up was unfairly placed on her shoulders.

this is the perfect read around spooky season! also as soon as someone works at a bookstore i am immediately loving the vibes. small towns also bring a cozy vibe! highly recommend

An enjoyable read about figuring out life and falling in love. Lex and James were well matched and interesting characters. My one issue was it felt like the relationship development moved too quickly in the beginning. I would have liked a bit more build up before they began dating and feeling a deeper connection. In the second half of the book, though, it was interesting how Lex worked through her personal issues while also figuring out how to deal with falling for James. I would like to try another book from this author.

Haunt Your Heart Out is a cute spooky Christmas tale. A perfect read for the in between of Halloween and Christmas.

Haunt Your Heart Out by Amber Roberts was a fun holiday read Halloween/Christmas with a spooky, cozy feel and a romance that I adored.

Thank you NetGalley for the eCopy

Haunt your heart out is perfect for the spooky season, I felt it was a typical rom com and I enjoyed it (I even bought the paperback). I felt the characters were created well and I really enjoyed the interactions between the characters. I really enjoyed the supernatural elements and felt the storyline was enjoyable.

This started off really promising and I loved the idea of a Zach Bagans MMC visiting a small town to go ghost hunting and that the woman he was pursuing (our FMC) made ghost hunting YouTube videos as a teen and that he used to watch. However, beyond that, this had no substance. It just turned into one boring encounter after the next and even though I loved the ghost hunting flashbacks this plot didn’t really have any point and didn’t make any sense. I didn’t even really enjoy the spice either. This was just very bland and I didn’t feel any chemistry or tension at all. It’s hard to explain what was missing but it just felt very surface level and forced. Side note, this also had terrible formatting for an ebook and that was very distracting as well.

Thank you NetGalley and Alcove Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.