I really enjoyed the banter at the beginning of this book but sadly the chemistry seemed to fade as the romance went on. It was still a fun book but didn’t live up to the promise of the start.

The perfect book to read over the spooky and autumnal seasons, this book shares an experience of ghost hunting as well as the emotional rollercoaster of being in love and what a mystery that can be!

This book was made for the spooky season and cosy reading girlies! This is a perfect mix of Halloween and Christmas, full of witty banter and a bookseller FMC!

I was provided with a free ebook copy of this via NetGalley for review purposes. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this copy.

I've been enjoying a couple of spooky romances ahead of Halloween but the way this book blends Halloween into Christmas really was the best of both worlds for a copy season read. I really enjoyed the premise behind this story - Lex used to make YouTube videos about 'hauntings' in her small town and years later when James comes to investigate for his own film the pair get entangled in ghost hunting and plenty of spice.

Both lead characters had some nice development throughout the story. I think the only things that fell down for me was the relationship between Lex, her parents and sister... how could she be so self absorbed they couldn't work out something else was going on. I was able to work some of it out myself as the reader.

Saying that, if you're a hallmark movie fan I think you'll also love 'Haunt Your Heart Out'.

Lex works in a small town bookstore. She meets the hero James when he gives her a lift to work after heavy snow leaves her car stuck on the driveway. James is from out of town and filming a documentary about the hauntings in Lex’s town. In her high school days, Lex ran a series on YouTube about the hauntings in Stowe and together with her best friend Natalie, they work together to help James and his friend Julian with their documentary.
The only reason this isn’t a 5 star for me is Lex’s story with her family history felt like it was repeated quite a lot and I think she may have been a *tad* dramatic over it all. At first I did have sympathy but I felt once they got to California she was very standoffish and didn't really give any of her family to explain themselves to her.

I loved the small town vibe, it was really easy to envision in my mind as I was reading and I want to visit Dog Eared bookstore! If you like a little spice and some ghost stories this is one for you. Haunt Your Heart Out is a perfect read for spooky season.
Rating 4 stars.

This is a charming and quirky blend of romance and the paranormal, perfect for readers who enjoy light-hearted supernatural stories. The novel brings together a mix of humor, ghostly adventures, and an endearing love story that keeps you entertained from start to finish. The characters are likable, especially the protagonist, whose wit and personality shine throughout the story. The paranormal elements are fun without being too heavy, making this an enjoyable, easy read. While some parts of the plot are a bit predictable, the unique setting and playful tone more than make up for it.

If you're in the mood for a feel-good ghost story with a romantic twist, Haunt Your Heart Out is a delightful pick that delivers just the right amount of spooky and sweet!

Im so sad to say that this book for me personally was a dnf
I dont know why i couldn’t get i to it, i like in the beginning the fmc but after that i dont know it made me less excited to read the book which is a bummer because it was the perfect book for fall season

Thank you so much to the publisher for the arc

A great pick for those spooky vibes, but set at Christmas, with romance thrown in? It's different, and it could have gone one of two ways; I could have hated it, or I could have really enjoyed it . I'm pleased to say that it was the latter rather than the former!

This book had a cosy charm to it that really suited an autumnal read. The main characters were well matched and the build up was full of a natural charm in which nothing felt rushed. The small sleepy town captured my heart and I would so love to be able to my own 'Dog Earred' bookstore in real life!

Spooky vibes yet set in snowy Christmas season threw me a bit, it was a slow start which I struggled to get into but pushed through and I’m glad I did end up enjoying it.
Even if a book isn’t a home run personally doesn’t mean it isn’t someone else’s 5🌟
Thank you NetGalley, Amber Roberts and Random House UK, Transworld Publishers for this ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.

Cosy small town romance blending love and magic flawlessly. A fantastic read! I look forward to reading more of Ambers work.

A book with spooky vibes and set at Christmas, such a great idea !

I enjoyed this book, it had me laughing and smiling all throughout the book.

From the very first chapter I knew I loved the main characters, they are both so likeable which I usually don’t find in a lot of books.
The more that I read the more I wanted to keep reading more and more.

I enjoyed that it was a Christmassy book with a spooky side

I recommend this book for those who enjoy a romance read. It’s the perfect read for this time of year !

*Thank you NetGalley and Random House Uk for providing me this book in return for an honest review*

this book was enjoyable, but i wasnt obsessed. the romance bored me and the only thing that kept me reading was the haunting happenings. perfect for wanting a cosy read though!! i love characters who run a bookshop <3

This was a really charming read surrounded by fall and Christmas - I really enjoyed the concept and the main characters were very sweet together, in fact I don't think there was a character I didn't love by the end, however there was just something missing and I can't quite put my finger on it. That being said, this was still a very enjoyable read set in a gorgeous and cosy little small town that I don't think I'd want to leave either.

Charming fall read!
A perfect pumpkin spice romance with spooky elements and swoonworthy characters.
Lex was a super relatable main character. The anxiety was very well flashed out. Also her romance was adorable as well

DNF- Unfortunately this one wasn’t for me- I just found the romance didn’t really read well for me and the stakes didn’t appear high so I wasn’t compelled to read on. It felt quite slow starting and even though James was the love interest he barely graced the pages in the first few chapters. I felt like we were just told he was attractive but not actually shown anything to build on this although he did get a little more interesting after the first date. I struggled with Lex as well finding her quite annoying and I think the intention was we were meant to empathise with her but it just didn’t work for me 😔 I think this was definitely a ‘me’ thing and I know some readers will really like this one!

The cover is too cute for such a mediocre book.

Both MCs have parental/familial baggage and that was one reason as to how they bonded, which is not ‘goals’

Let’s be real the FMC baggage could have been fixed with one conversation with her family but nope she ignored everyone trying to help her rather than try and fix her issues she just it’s them fester till everything blows up in her face, even though she says multiple times she has biweekly therapy appointments there is ZERO personal growth from her, not even a scene where she is talking to a therapist, it’s just mentioned in passing.

There is very little background going on with the MMC other than he lives a nomadic lifestyle and never settles anywhere for too long. Yet when we get a glimps of his bedroom he has floor to ceiling bookshelves filled with his personal book collection, like what nomad is traveling with 100s of books, packing them and unpacking them every few months. Just no.

Then the third act break up, he gets annoyed at her for lying. Yet he is also lying about the same bloody thing, there is no apology and zero personal responsibility from either of them


One star for the book and one for the cover

You guys! 😍 This book is everything and more, it’s the perfect super cute romcom set in a cozy little town, and I'm obsessed! Picture this: a hot ghost hunter and a bookstore cutie who's totally making up the ghosts he's after. Juicy, right?

So, our girl Lex has this whole "no tourists" dating rule 'cause she's sick of people leaving her behind in her snoozy Vermont hometown. But then BAM! One snowy morning, she hitches a ride with this total hottie named James. Turns out, he's making a documentary about the town's "haunted" spots – which, plot twist, are all made up by Lex on her secret vlog! 🙊

When James shows up at Lex's bookshop (hello, meet-cute!), she can't help but get involved in his ghost-hunting shenanigans. I mean, who wouldn't? She starts spinning all these wild ghost tales, thinking it'll help her save up for her dream bookstore. Plus, James is only in town for a bit, so no harm, no foul, right?

But here's where it gets good – Lex starts catching feelings! 😭 And now she's worried her little white lies might mess up James's whole documentary. Talk about drama!

"Haunt Your Heart Out" is seriously the perfect read for when you're curled up with a pumpkin spice latte and want all the cozy, spooky, romantic vibes. It's like they took all the best parts of fall and smooshed them into one adorable book!

Can we talk about how freakin' cute Lex and James are together though? Their banter had me giggling like a teenager! And don't even get me started on Natalie – she's the BFF we all need in our lives.

Oh, and can I get a hallelujah for a main character who's in her 30s?! 🙌 It's so refreshing to see a romcom that's not all about twenty-somethings trying to figure out life.

Now, I peeked at some reviews before reading (bad habit, I know), and some people were whining about the pacing. But honestly? I thought it flowed smoother than my favourite latte. It was the perfect mix of laughs, swoons, and "aww" moments.

Overall, this book is adorable. It was exactly the pick-me-up I needed, and I legit caught myself laughing out loud more than once. If you need me, I'll be over here, dreaming about ghostly bookshops and hunky documentary makers. 👻📚💕

This was so super cute and exactly what I needed for some comforting escapism. This examined some more serious topics (family tensions, anxiety disorders etc) but I felt it did so in a way that felt so true to life. There were times when our characters' emotions got the better of them, and there were also moments for reflection and meaningful conversations.
If we ignore the snowy setting that would absolutely not do it for me, the small-town style was perfect - so many examples of a community pulling together, and you can't go wrong with a our FMC running a bookstore - I don't care if it's cliche.

Im so ready for all the spooky rom com

This was ne super cute. I loved that this was for spooky season