B.K. Borison has been on my TBR list since hearing Sarah Adams sing her praises at a book release event, and I cannot wait to read more books by her!

Good Spirits was a completely unique twist on the Ghost of Christmas Past, and unlike anything I’ve ever read before. I loved the main characters, Harriet and Nolan, from their first introductions, and I truly felt all the feelings while reading this book. I cried, I laughed, I swooned, I hoped — this one will stick me, as so many other great stories have, and I can’t wait to recommend it to my friends this Christmas.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Ahh soooo cute!! This one took me a bit longer to get into than usual for a BK Borison book (I sometimes struggle with magical aspects of a contemporary romance) but by the end, Harriet and Nolan had me enamored!

I didn’t really get invested until about halfway through, but Harriet and Nolan were too sweet to resist. I loved their relationship and how well they complemented each other. I really enjoyed Harriet’s journey of realizing that she didn’t do anything wrong in terms of her family and that her efforts were really not worth what she was enduring. Loved seeing her stand up for herself and make boundaries, which led to the reconciliation with her sister. Plus the ending was super adorable! Love a magical cat! Now that I’ve got a handle on the magical realism of it all, I’ll very much be looking forward to the Reaper sequel!

This is was such a cutie Christmasy read! I think Bk did such a great job with the Christmas themes and imagery, while still having characters with depth and real challenges. The tension was perfectly delicious and the spice surprised me! I ate it up. Had a lovely time reading this one!

"I'd love to be loved that loud." ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Oh Becs, you've done it again. I bet you could write a grocery list and I would eat it up.

This story starts out whimsical and kind of funny. At some point it turns into a much deeper story than I expected, that definitely hit me emotionally. I love Harriet and Nolan. The banter, the wit, the plot twists and turns. This is the type of book that makes me want to scream because my soul feels so enriched.

This book has some of the best quotes! Nolan's inside thoughts actually kill me they are so cute and thoughtful. I want to share but will wait to not spoil anything.

I don't know why I was blessed enough to get an ARC of this book. I am going to be living on this high for all of April though.

I don't think I looked at the cover or synopsis enough to realize this was a Christmas book but I loved it! Such an unexpected storyline of a wayward Ghost of Christmas Past sent to help our heroine. The slow burn and mystery of it all made this book one I could barely put down! Now I'm off to find more books by BK Borison to read!

i have to say this right from the start: i do NOT usually read contemporary romances. it’s just not my thing. that being said, i picked this up on a whim because i thought the premise was silly and i wanted to see how the author pulled off spice with the MMC being a ghost. i did not have high expectations.

this book had me giggling and kicking my feet the entire time. i ate it up in two days. i’m sorry i doubted you, b.k. borison.

thank you to the author, the publisher, and netgalley for providing an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Good Spirits was so, SO good. BK Borison has proven to excel at cozy, festive romances in the past with Lovelight Farms and she continues to do so here, but now with magical realism added.

This book is extremely romantic. Nolan is a bit of a grumpy spirit at the start of the book and he tries to dislike Harriet, but she softens him almost immediately. Nolan shows Harriet so much care and understanding that she has never been afforded by her family. The way he loves her is something any person would want and it made this book so endearing. This book has left my heart feeling so full. With romances that include a ghost, I’m always nervous about how they’ll resolve that complication, but this book ended in such a satisfying way. Truly, it was just done so well.

I’m interested to see what comes next from BK Borison and would love to see more books like this ones!

Nolan and Harriet were so cute together, had great banter and their character development was great! Will definitely be recommending this for the holidays!

I’m a big mood reader, and while that usually means I save my holiday books for, well, the holidays, I was in need of something cozy. Good Spirits absolutely delivers!

This is another book where I feel like it’s possible that the author rummaged around in my head a bit and put something on paper that would speak directly to me. I laughed, my eyes leaked, and I smiled stupidly to myself while I read!

Harriet is a deeply relatable character struggling with the expectations of those around her and how those come up against what actually makes her happy. I loved watching her grow and find her voice, with Nolan always there at just the right moment to encourage her and comfort her. Their romance is swoon-worthy, spicy, and heartwarmingly tender.

And can we talk about the magic? The play on the Ghost of Christmas Past is fresh and clever, and Nolan’s magic is described in such lushly beautiful terms that I found myself pausing to reread some of the gorgeous descriptions. On top of that, the overall universe is both charming and at times darkly funny - I’m dating myself but it made me think of the show Dead Like Me that I was addicted to…an amount of time ago.

This will absolutely be one of my favorite reads this year.

This is my favorite book of 2025 so far. A modern take on Charles Dickens—but in the world of romance novels. It grabs you from the very first page. It’s a love story between a ghost and a girl who owns an antique shop. The book is incredibly sweet and cozy, with moments that will make you laugh, cry, and truly feel for the characters. I highly recommend it—10 out of 10!

As a huge fan of BK Borison's other books, I was so excited for this! It has the same vibes as the Lovelight series, while also being completely different. I'm slowly becoming a fan of magical realism (although I haven't fully embraced fantasy yet) and that element of the story was done so very well. Nolan and Harriet were so cute together and I loved how they developed as characters throughout the story. The ending was very satisfying and just what I hope for in a holiday read. Will definitely recommend!

B.K. Borison's "Good Spirits" is a spellbinding romance perfect for the holiday season! It has everything a romance should have, an FMC you can't help but root for, a hot, Irish MMC, a love story that conquers all, spice that's spicing and banter that's bantering. I can't say enough about how much I loved "Good Spirits", it's pacing is perfect and all the characters are very well written. This book made me giddy and had me kicking my feet. This was my first B.K. Borison book but it won't be my last!
Huge thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the advanced copy!

Good Spirits by B.K. Borison is a cute holiday romance novel in which our main character, Harriet, is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past- with a twist of course!

I thought the concept of this book was a really fun idea. B.K. Borison writes banter well (I definitely chuckled a couple times!) and I also really appreciated the beautiful metaphors throughout the story.

However, this book just didn’t hit for me. I felt quite bored during most of it and really wished there would have been more depth to the story and characters. There were some things happening in this story that involved side characters that I really wish it would have gone more into depth about.

Books are so subjective so I know there will be a lot of people out there who will love this cozy, holiday contemporary romance novel but for me it was just okay- around a 2.75 stars. I’m also probably not the typical targeted audience as I don’t read contemporary romance often, just every once in a while.

I will say this was my first BK Borison book and I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about this author’s works lately (particularly about First Time Caller). I did enjoy the metaphors and banter with the writing so I would like to give another book by this author a try in the future. :)

Thank you kindly to NetGalley and the publisher for the E-ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review. I really appreciate the opportunity.

B.K. does it again! This book was holiday romance perfection. I mean from the beginning I was sold….grumpy sunshine, paranormal romance with a holiday twist. YESS…sign me up. Now I know what you’re thinking…holiday romances are so hit or miss. But I PROMISE this one is a HIT. Harriet is truly the sweetest. It was also like a fun mystery which keeps the reader even more engaged trying to figure out what brought Nolan to her. This is by far my favorite holiday romance I have ever read!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to review the book.
I wanted to love it so much, but I just really didn't. I don't mind spice, but this one went from 0 to 100 mph...and just didn't work for me. I liked how it ended, and I loved the setting.....the characters were cute. Many will love it, just not for me.

Thank you NetGalley for the E-ARC!! I loveddd this book, I love seeing B K grow as an author. I did this as a blind read as in read the synopsis when I first applied and then got swamped with school and dove in without rereading the synopsis when I got the ARC. I haven’t read a book like this before and it’s going to be a cozy Christmas holiday read for when it’s published. I loved that Harriet FINALLY STOOD UP FOR HERSELF IN THE END. And I love that we got a realistic ending with her family rather than her forgiving everyone. Excited for everyone to get their hands on this and to see B K’s future work!!

First of all THAT COVER!!!
The story follows Harriet York, who inherits her Aunt Mathilda’s antique shop. She may see herself as a people-pleaser, but in reality, she’s the kindest soul—always putting others first, even when her loved ones criticize her for not standing up for herself. In her mid-twenties, with curly hair, a love for colorful fashion, a sweet tooth, and a home filled with Christmas cheer, she’s basically the anti-Scrooge!

But one night, as she sips on stale peppermint tea, she discovers an unexpected visitor in her home—Nolan, a ruggedly charming Irish sailor in his mid-twenties. He introduces himself as the Ghost of Christmas Past, claiming he’s haunting her for the wrongs she’s committed. His mission? To take her on a journey through her past so she can face her mistakes, after which he’ll disappear forever.

But two things Nolan doesn’t anticipate:

Harriet is genuinely one of the sweetest, most selfless people ever—far from the Scrooge he expected to redeem.
The more time they spend together, the less ghostly Nolan feels. His magic starts to wane, and for the first time, he begins to feel something real.
If Harriet isn’t the Scrooge he was meant to haunt, why was he sent to her? And how can he possibly walk away when he’s falling so hard for her?

The Ghosts of Christmas Pasts aka the lovely people at Avon Books granted my book wish and gave me a digital arc.

Good Spirits is winterlicious, believe the hype readers because this is the Holiday book of the YEAR. B.K. knows how to capture the ambience of the holiday season and just bump up the holiday joy. The cult classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ is given new life and sparkled it with new holiday cheer. I’m kind of sad that I read this early and definitely will be revisiting this in December during the holiday season.

It's such a Christmas crowd pleaser that vibrates with effervescent warmth and joy. I'm also blown away by the lore woven into the universe that B.K. has created. It's rational and there's a perfect cause and effect. Nolan and Harriet's time travelling and journey was well worth the wait.

Also a man that carries candy canes in his jacket pocket for the woman he loves? That's adorable.

Can't wait to be drinking holiday drinks and cozying up with this book later this year, and going on more adventures soon!

Good Spirits was absolute perfection. B.K. Borison has mastered the art of cozy, magical romance, and this book proves it. Nolan, a Ghost of Christmas Past, is sent to haunt Harriet York, only to realize she’s done nothing wrong—so why is he really there? Their banter was hilarious, their chemistry undeniable, and the emotional depth had me in tears. Harriet’s journey of self-discovery and learning to stand up for herself was so beautifully written. The mix of holiday magic, romance, and bittersweet longing made this story unforgettable. I didn’t want it to end and will absolutely be rereading it when the holiday season comes around!

Perfection. This story was utter perfection. I absolutely adored B.K.’s Lovelight Farm series and Good Spirits follows her cozy romance status. Good Spirits follows Nolan, a ghost of Christmas past, who is sent to haunt Harriett and help her see her mistakes. Except, every memory they go to she has done nothing wrong. So why was he sent to haunt her?
The banter between these characters was so good and the story was so beautiful. I was in tears at the end and literally cannot wait for the next book in the series. (It will follow new characters) If you are needing a little magic and an escape from reality, this is the perfect romance.