I've really been into haunted romances lately and I AM HERE FOR IT! New favorite genre unlocked. This book made me laugh and cry and creeped me out. Best of all worlds.

Cassie is looking for a change and in doing so she finds herself in Boneyard Key with a house all to herself. What no one told her? That Boneyard Key is rather special. Known to have ghosts all over town, no one told her her house is haunted by a mean old spirit. At first Cassie is skeptical. Her laptop not charging? Faulty wiring. Right? But the longer she is in town, the more she begins to realize that maybe the people here aren’t so crazy. Nick has lived in Boneyard Key his whole life. He currently owns the coffee shop and isn’t phased by the ghost of the original owner who tends to text him when he wants to give Nick tips on the cafe. And when Cassie comes to town, he finds himself teaching her all about the ghosts around town and hoping that she will believe him. And hoping even more that maybe she will stay. Because it’s been a long time since he has had feelings for someone. And Cassie threatens to crumble the walls he has built over the years. The more time they spend together, the more they learn about the truth of Cassie’s new home and the ghost that lives there. Including something that no one expected. This book was a lot of fun! The ghosts were a hoot. And I loved how Cassie learned to roll with it and really embrace it. Her and Nick were a great pairing and it was sweet to see them build up their relationship. A really fun book from this author!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book hooked me in from the first chapter. I loved the character development and how the story progressed.

One of my favorite elements about Jen DeLuca’s stories is that she writes the locations and backgrounds of her novels in a way that they become like another character. Haunted Ever After is set in the charming gulf coast town of Boneyard Key, and it’s a beautiful backdrop for this story with its hundred year old homes, quaint downtown charm, cozy coffee shop, and a full cast of former residents offering their opinions and insights on present day life.

Nick and Cassie both have some relationship skeletons in their closets, but their chemistry is something special as you slowly learn about their backstories as they get to know one another after some paranormal hijinks cause their paths to cross. There’s also a great set of living residents in Boneyard Key that help unravel the mystery at the heart of the story, and seem to have their own stories to tell, maybe in future books :)

A big thanks to NetGalley for this advanced reading copy! Overall, I loved the story and can’t wait for this fall to recommend it to friends as the perfect spooky autumn rom com.

Jen can do no wrong to me. Auto buy. Auto read. Auto obsessed. I want to live in whatever world she writes. The spin on the ghosts was fun, refreshing and felt right on time for this post Barbie world. Loved it!

Sadly, I had to DNF. I just can’t bring myself to read a book that is written in third person. This makes me really sad because I was so excited to read it.☹️

'Haunted Ever After' is a perfect palette cleansing read! It's cute and light with a dash of ghostly fun. The banter between Nick and Cassie is engaging! Elmer is hilarious and the perfect wingman and friend to Nick!

It's nice to see representation of a modern woman going through very realistic struggles of being a 30-something adult navigating her friend group, career, and romantic relationship. Cassie has the right balance of skeptical and openness to accepting new possibilities.

The resolution of the ghost conflict is a bit anticlimactic, however, considering Nick and Cassie's relationship gains traction quickly, that is a minor blip.

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for a copy of this arc in exchange for an honest review!

I had such a great time reading this! I loved everything about it: the setting had me wanting to live by the ocean, I loved the supernatural aspect to it and that it wasn't in a scary spooky way, and I enjoyed the group of characters. The romance was on the back burn as the mystery of the ghost in the house was the main focus and I really liked it that way. I really like that Cassie accepted Sarah and wanted to help her.

This was such a fun read and I cannot wait for the next novels because I very much enjoyed it!

Cassie moves to coastal Florida town Boneyard Key. With the help of the local coffee shop owner, Nick, she figures out there’s more to the ghost rumors of her new digs than she may have bargained for.
Can Cassie handle a little more than ghost stories?
This was a fun book! I enjoyed all of the characters, Cassie and Nick were both easy to root for.
I’ve read Jen DeLuca’s renaissance fair books and I was excited to get this ARC. I hope we get to meet other characters in Boneyard Key in upcoming novels.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for an ARC of Haunted Ever After in exchange for an honest review.

Our main character, Cassie Rutherford, finds herself in the center of facing a major life change when her landlord decides to sell her apartment. With limited financial resources, she takes a leap and purchases a home in a charming coastal town in Florida, unaware of its ominous past. Leaving behind her urban life, where friends are settling down, Cassie embraces the unknown.

However, this new town lacks familiar conveniences like Starbucks. Yet, that's the least of her concerns. The historic Hawkins house she buys may be haunted by the vengeful spirit of its former owner's wife. Despite her doubts, Cassie encounters strange events, from faulty electrical outlets to eerie incidents. Seeking comfort at the local coffee shop, she meets Nick, the brooding yet charming owner, who makes the perfect hazelnut ice latte and serves delectable banana bread.

When Cassie receives a paranormal message one evening, she turns to Nick for help. Now, Cassie must make a decision: flee the town and abandon any chance of a relationship with Nick or embrace the peculiar life in this ghostly community.

It's worth noting that the romance takes a backseat in this story, and it was a veeeery slow burn which don't usually work for me, but that didn't stop me from enjoying this book. Even though not as much as I wanted to, and that's my only complaint for this book because otherwise with its supernatural elements and engaging storytelling, this novel is a delightful journey that I recommend!

This was such a cozy read that I had fun getting into. I see that it would such a great read for the Halloween season! It's worth noting that the romance takes a backseat in this story, but that didn't stop me from enjoying every moment of it.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending the arc!

I'm so glad that I was approved to receive an early copy of Haunted Ever After by Jen Deluca. Thank you to Berkley Books at Penguin Random House and NetGalley. I am a fan of her Well Met series and was excited to read her newest book! This book was very cute from punny ghost themed names for the businesses around the town to the relationships between the characters. Though it did touch on tougher subjects like spousal abuse, infertility, and death. I am typically an audio reader and find it difficult sometimes to stick with a physical/ebook version of a book but this one kept me interested and wanting to come back for more! I finished it in six days which is great. I liked how the epilogue honored the characters in the story and didn't follow the typical romance novel epilogue tropes, I did find that it was predictable with a specific plot point that took them very long (the back end half of the book) to get to having the characters realize it, but it was laid out early on. There was also one issue that was left without discussing which I thought would have been good to cover regarding the main characters legacy which seemed important to him but wasn't discussed regarding how he felt about not having biological children with the female protagonist to carry on the legacy he cared very much about. Anyway. Great book I give it a 4 out of 5 and I believe this would be a great book to pick up around Autumn/fall time.

An interesting storyline and a clever plot twist kept me reading this book. I hope there are more books coming set in Boneyard Key. While this wasn’t my favorite Jen DeLuca book, the character development was spot on.

✨ 4.5 spooky, adorable stars! ✨

A small ghost town (it’s literally haunted) isn’t what Cassie anticipated when she made the jump from city life to the cozy beach town of Boneyard Key. After a few unexplained experiences, and after talking with the cute coffee barista and the locals, Cassie realizes the whole haunted town and ghost tours aren’t just a schtick for the tourists but it’s something the residents embrace. She isn’t sure she’s ready to live in a haunted beach cottage but, when the previous owner’s ghost begins communicating with Cassie, she can’t help but to get a little emotionally connected as she uncovers secrets of the past. She slowly begins to enjoy Nick (the cute barista)’s company (and delicious hazelnut lattes), and she begins to learn more and more about the charm of this small beach town, as well as it’s residents.

Will Cassie brave it out and become a local to this sweet town? More than anything will she find what she’s been missing…friendship and love?

This was such a cute read and so different! It was cozy, and I couldn’t help but fall in love with the characters - especially the ghosts. Nick and Cassie are adorable and I loved seeing their friendship progress into so much more as they find common ground on helping the town’s history and a few ghosts who stayed behind.

This book is so heartfelt and explores life as you get older, and the changes that take place within friendships and family. Although sometimes we grow apart from those that once meant so much to us, we need to open ourselves up to what’s to come because you never know when you may find love, and caring friends along the way as you venture in to a new part of your life journey.

If you enjoy rom-coms, a cozy little mystery with some supernatural elements, you’ll enjoy Haunted Ever After!

This was a very fun read and I expected no less from Jen DeLuca! I love the characters we met-including the house- and I want to see more from Boneyard Key!

Sweet and just quirky enough, Jen DeLuca’s HAUNTED EVER AFTER is a must-read for anyone who considers themselves a fan of friendly ghosts and small-town romance—or the perfect blend of both.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC.

Haunted Ever After is the perfect novel for a Florida girl like me!! I loved the way Jen Deluca created the perfect kitschy touristy town of Boneyard Key. I was delighted to learn about the haunted town along side Cassie as she goes on a ghost tour with the grumpy coffee shop owner. But when he shares all about how the past owner of the coffee shop won’t stop texting him with overbearing feedback, oh and also died around the year 2000, Cassie isn’t sure she is up for all this town has in store. This is a really sweet love story with a touch of mystery and some fun paranormal flair!

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The formatting of the text messages wasn’t consistent throughout the book and that got a little confusing, I would have liked for that to be more consistent.

I was very happy to get this ARC!

I was really not sure how I felt about this book before reading it. A haunted town, real ghosts, and a romance sound like a recipe for a cheesy novel. However, I enjoyed Jen DeLuca's Well Met series so much I was determined to give this book a chance.

I'm glad I did because I enjoyed this book very much.

The characters are very likable and the setting is really unique- a small coastal town in Florida full of friendly ghosts! The FMC moves here for a new start and ends up purchasing a haunted home without realizing all of the ghost stuff the town is obsessed with is actually for real. The MMC is a lifelong resident and coffee shop owner with an unusual room mate.

Don't crack this one open looking for some profound mystery or big drama- you won't find it. The stakes aren't particularly high in this book which I liked given the potential for heavy themes that so typically revolve around stories about ghosts. But I'd consider this one to be cozy. A pleasant, easy read with a cute romance!

I was given the utmost honor of receiving an advanced readers copy of this courtesy of Berkley Publishing Group and NetGallery in exchange for an honest review.
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I fell in love with Jen Deluca's writing back in 2019 when her debut Ren Faire series first released and ever since then, if her name us attached, I pre-order any new, upcoming releases as quickly as possible.
"Haunted Ever After" was absolutely no exception to the excellence I expected from this author. It was quirky, sexy, mesmerizing, and just downright delightful. When ghosts of residents decide to stick around Boneyard Key, it only makes sense that it becomes the "Most Haunted Small Town in Florida" and Cassie's new home is no exception. Given the name "Hawkins House," based on the old widow, Mean Mrs. Hawkins, you know you're in for a Spooky good time.
Any fans of CBS's "Ghosts" will absolutely love this rom-com.

Set in a haunted Florida coastal town, this charming paranormal romance was an absolute delight and the perfect comfort read.

This is a slow burn as Cassie and Nick find their way. I really appreciated Cassie's experiences and her finding community in this quirky small town.

I've read all of Jen DeLuca's Wet Met series and cannot wait to read more!

Rating: 5/5 stars

Open Door / spicy towards the end

ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[4.5/5 ★] Cassie moves to a tourist town known for its "paranormal occurrences," thinking it's all nonsense until strange things start happening in her new home. Luckily, she'll have the help of the handsome town barista while investigating the true story of her house previous owner.

I loved everything about it; the story premise is captivating on its own, the main characters are charming, and the chemistry is definitely there. The secondary characters are equally enjoyable, not just filler—they contribute to the story nicely. The plot of ghosts being part of the town and Claire trying to adapt to it while learning more about the woman living in her house appealed to me a lot; everything unfolded in a captivating fast-paced way.

I adored Cassie; initially, she felt very lonely as she realized she no longer fit in with her group of friends, which is HORRIBLE. I felt so much for her while reading. Plus, Sarah's story and relationship with Cassie was beautiful executed.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jen DeLuca and Berkley Publishing Group for the opportunity to read this amazing book in advance in exchange for an honest review 💌