Staff Picks: Otherworldly Romance
by lucroe
As the summer winds down, you may be in the mood for some easy pleasing romance with a bit of the supernatural or fantasy thrown in the mix. Below are a few favorites with plenty of other paranormal romances on our site that can be found here.
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston | Request Now
A romance ghostwriter who can see ghosts!? Sounds silly but in this paranormal romance, it is just this quirkiness along with the cast of delightful characters that keeps you wanting to read more. Florence is the ghost writer/observer which is well-known in her community. When her dad dies, then her editor/love interest, Ben dies mysteriously, she is both shocked and grief-stricken. With Ben’s ghost following her around, she is determined to help him with some unfinished business while navigating her eccentric family and of course dealing with the loss of her father. This book is all about love, not just the romantic kind, but of family that are there to support each other through difficult times. The second chance at romance is just part of the charm.
The Wren in the Holly Library by K. A. Linde | Request Now
In a post-apocalyptic world filled with monsters, Kierse survives by joining a thieving guild in New York City. Humans and supernatural beings coexist peacefully after a treaty to end bloodshed. Kierse breaks the treaty on a mission to steal from a warlock named Graves, but instead of punishment, he offers her a job. Together, they plan to steal something valuable hidden beneath the city's security system. As Kierse's skills are put to the test, she must confront her growing feelings for Graves amidst a world of magic and secrets. The story offers both a cosy romance and some gritty action amidst excellent world building. For those that like a touch more action and intrigue in their romance, this one is for you.
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming | Request Now
This is the first book in the Mead Mishaps series. Spice trader, Cinnamon, suddenly finds herself on a quest with a demon to slay an evil witch who enslaves demon kind. Along the way they banter, kick butt, and fall for each other. Don’t expect any deep revelations here, this is all about the entertaining banter, a straightforward quest, and some spicy romance.
A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall | Request Now
This cozy, epistolary novel features a slow blooming romance and an intriguing mystery set underwater. A catastrophic event forces all remaining human society to relocate beneath the waves. The narrative focuses on the prestigious Boundless University, whose inhabitants are referred to as scholars. The central romance revolves around the shy, E. Cidnosin who spots a mysterious marine animal outside her underwater home and the scholar she corresponds with about it, Henerey Clel. Their long-term correspondence evolves into a deep love. But then an explosion happens at E’s home, and they both vanish. E’s scholarly sister, Sophy and Henerey’s brother pull together their siblings’ letters and journals to uncover an even bigger mystery. Told mostly through letters and other documents, this is a unique read.
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