I was REALLY excited for this one! I tend to go into books blind to enjoy them more so I didn’t thoroughly read the description (on purpose!) I go based on covers and vibes, and this cover was so cute and spooky! This book was okay but I think I expected like… actual ghosts? More spooky stuff? It started off feeling like a Christmas story and didn’t truly contain anything paranormal which is what I wanted to see. The setting was great and the characters were cool. Their banter was my favorite part! Overall, it was fun and I think it will be enjoyed by many even though it fell a little flat for me. I am still giving it 4 stars because it was well written and I would have had different expectations had I read the description prior to reading.

The writing in this book did descriptions and inner dialogue well, and as someone haunted by my cringey old Facebook posts, I thought the use of vlogging as a teenage hobby coming back to bite the main character was an excellent idea. I also particularly enjoyed the depiction of family and healing in the book, and thought that it was realistic and cathartic. Though the conflict of the book is a bit self-inflicted on the main character’s part, it still comes across as satisfyingly tense and complicated.

Though the characters were charming from the beginning, the story took a while to get moving, and the first quarter of the book was weighed down with repetition. The romance felt rushed at the start, which made it difficult for me to really feel invested in the relationship. The story did pick up in the second half, and I liked a lot of what it had to offer from that point on, but the first half unfortunately did not grab my attention. Though this wasn’t really for me, I think fans of cozy, flirty romance may enjoy this read. Many thanks to NetGalley and Alcove Press for this ARC. This is my honest review.

2/5 When the “ghosts” of your past come back to haunt you.

This was an easy and quick read. It flowed nicely. I also enjoyed the romantic yet spooky vibes. I liked the main character and her beau. I enjoyed the family dynamic too. A nice escape with a happy ending.

3.5 🌟’s

Very cute book that I honestly wish I read during the fall, it’s got a really cozy setting that makes you feel like you’re in cute little autumn town.

I really loved the fmc in this, I related to a lot of her struggles and understood where she was coming from with her anxiety’s and unwillingness to see change. The romance did feel a little bit lacking to me and the communication between characters was frustrating at times.

Overall really solid book and I had a wonderful time reading it. Thank you NetGalley for this Arc

Okay so this was really cute, but I was alittle shocked that there wasnt any real ghosts. Other than that, I loved the hallmark meets halloween vibes.

I enjoyed this book immensely. The ghost hunting storyline was interesting. I'm glad that there was a very real issue to overcome instead of the usual "meet, fall in love, and live happily ever after" that is common for these books. It made the book more relatable and enjoyable to read.

This was a cute book! There was a lot of banter., some steamy scenes and good conflict.
The relationship seemed to blossom naturally, with shared interests and mutual attraction.
There are some places in the book that does exist in VT, Emily’s bridge being one of them!

Lex is a homebody who works at bookstore and will never leave her small town in Vermont, even if she’s the only one in her family left. It’s there that she meets James, who is working on a documentary about the hauntings in the area. Lex helps him with local lore, after all it’s her Youtube videos she posted as a teen that is their source of inspiration but what she doesn’t say is she made the stories up & as the two become closer, the truth becomes harder to tell.

Honestly … I was expecting James to be a ghost. I think it would’ve been more enticing had he been.

Overall premise was interesting but felt something missing. The keeping secret bothers me, I understand why Lex kept the ghosts secret to herself but ugh. Then she essentially gaslights James when it comes to light.

The Bi/Pan representation was great, I love reading about characters who are LGBTQ+, the typical straight characters become so repetitive at times.

There was a lot to love about this book! Lex is relatable, James is charming. The cozy bookstore and spooky little town setting will be perfect for an October release. I also LOVED that this was a pan x bi romance, AND it was stated on-page. Aahh, a breath of fresh air!

However, I really struggled with the pacing, and the stakes didn’t feel high enough to keep me invested. Lex and James felt like a happy couple by the 20% mark, and I think a little more tension would have helped things along.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Haunt Your Heart Out is such a sweet story! I really loved Lex and how cozy Roberts' made Stowe, Vermont! I've only been there once, but that's exactly how my Gilmore-Girls-brain pictures it. The romance was so sweet and I loved everything about James from his baseball cap to his dog, Lulu! Such a sweetheart! I loved all the ghostlore and friendly apparitions and the cozy bookstore Lex runs. This warm and gentle romance is perfect for the holiday season!

This was a cute book, especially for a release date right around Halloween. Although I enjoyed reading the book, I was often annoyed by Alex, but at the end of it all, I was happy with the ending as well as her overall character development.

Thank you to Alcove Press and NetGalley for the ARC!

3.5 ⭐

*ARC Review*

I thought this book had a good idea for a story, but it just didn't quite hit the mark for me.. this book was labeled as a paranormal romance but *spoiler* there wasn't really anything paranormal about it... Everything was fake? The characters didn't really speak to me at all... They weren't extremely loveable in my opinion. It was definitely still a decent book, but I think the whole paranormal aspect kind of threw me off.

this was a spookily cute read!!! i don't typically read books like this, but i loved every minute of this one! the cover is so dreamy and the romance between these characters is phenomenal. such a fun and cozy read!!

thank you so much to netgalley for the arc

I found this to be a really interesting read! I liked that Lex grew as a character, even tho I found myself yelling internally at her sometimes. I loved the spookiness of the small town of Stowe. James and Lulu stole the show for me, all of the cuteness they had was unparalleled. The family dynamics of both leads were so very intense. Lex and her family growing was one of my favorite parts. Overall a very solid, fun read if you have a love of ghost stories.

Title: Haunt Your Heart Out By Amber Roberts

Release date: October, 8th, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars

"Haunt Your Heart Out" by Amber Roberts is a delightful contemporary romance that blends flirtatious banter with a hint of the supernatural.

Lex McCall, a homebody in Vermont, has a strict rule against dating anyone who might leave her behind. When offered the chance to buy her beloved bookstore at a great price, she jumps at it. However, her resolve is tested when James, a charming stranger who turns out to be part of a ghost-hunting crew, arrives in town. To protect her secret past as a ghost-hunting vlogger, Lex tampers with their investigation, but as she grows closer to James, she realises her feelings are deeper than she anticipated. With career dreams on the line and unexpected stakes in play, Lex must navigate her growing attraction while keeping her past hidden.

The romance between Lex and James is both sweet and steamy, adding depth to the storyline. This story has a unique twist that sets it apart from the usual romantic tales. The storyline and characters had me hooked from start to finish!


This engaging piece by Amber Roberts will surely leave readers eagerly wanting to read more.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A ghost hunting love story!? Count me in! The story between Lex and James was a lot of fun. I loved the flashbacks of the Haunted Happenings vlog - It reminded me of the Ghost Club my friend Jen and I had growing up. I could also relate to how close Lex was with her grandparents, especially her grandfather, and appreciated her stubbornness to stay in the home he built. This was your typical, small town romance and I couldn’t be happier about that. A little spooky, a little spicy, and an adorable little fluffball I wish I could pet for real.

Many thanks to Alcove Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback

This was the perfect amount of cute. I think will be great for cozy romance “spooky szn”
read.

Although not spooky it is super cute. I think the cover and title kind of gives you all you need to know on if you think you’ll enjoy it or not.

Haunt Your Heart Out was a lovely cosy romance story with that spooky element which will make it a perfect autumn/Halloween read! I really related Lex and her need to not be a burden and her determination to stand on her own 2 feet rather than seeking any help. James was the perfect care-free personality to her overly anxious one and exactly what she needed!

Any book where the main location is a bookshop is always a win for me, but I loved imagining what DogEared Books would look like and the cosy feeling I imagine it would hold! Lex and James’ romance was sweet and a little bit spicy, but had the good banter that’s enjoyable to read in too!

Overall I enjoyed this book, it had a little bit of everything!

I was so excited about this book’s premise: ghosts, small towns, and romance! However, the relationship progressed really fast in a way that made it hard for me to stay invested. Around 75% of the way through the story picked up and I was happy I finished it!

Thanks to NetGalley and Alcove Press for the opportunity to read this ARC!

I had a very hard time reading this book. The idea was cute and so was the cover. Unfortunately there was quite a few typos, weird spacing, and the pacing was bizarre. There were some moments that felt like the author was trying to be inclusive in an unnecessary way in a regular old MF romance. Unnecessary moments like the expired condoms. Stuff that pulls you right out of the fantasy - abruptly changing the conversation to allude to having sex then instead having 4 more serious conversations. Took me out of it.