"Do not mistake me for a good man. I am not here out of some misplaced sense of honor and duty. I demand your attention and I desire your affection."

"I drowned in the ocean once and I think I could just as easily drown in Harriet. Sink down into her and lose myself for days."

BK Borison did not disappoint with this book. While it deviates from her norm by bringing in paranormal aspects, you can still expect her amazing writing style. The way she writes the man - their little gestures and inner thoughts. Yea, they're like the Mr. Darcy hand flex for me. The way she writes the woman - strong yet still feminine. I absolutely love it. And the the little moments between the MCs? They're emotional and so full of yearning. I can't get enough of it.

There has definitely been mental health rep in other books by BK Borison, but Good Spirits really hits heavy on the mental health themes. It's a main plot point of this book, and I really appreciated how BK Borison showed the mental battle of trying to be enough for people and considering yourself the villain. She also showed the hard work it takes to shift your perspective when you stick up for yourself and set boundaries. Really well done, imo.

I feel like BK Borison put her heart and soul into this book. The way she describes the mental health of the FMC just seems so personal. And because of that, I will be accepting no criticism on this book.

Good Spirits is loosely inspired by A Christmas Carol. Harriet York is being haunted by Ghost of Christmas Past Nolan Callahan except she’s not a bad person. The two of them need to work together to find out why they’ve been thrown together.

I ate this book up. It was absolutely magical and had me longing for the winter holidays. I loved Harriet and Nolan and their dynamic. While this book is more romance than fantasy, the fantasy elements are well done and interesting. I can’t wait to see where this series goes.

Good Spirits is perfect for readers who love whimsical and magical holiday romances that tug at the heartstrings.

Thank you Avon and Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

Good Spirits is the cutest holiday romance. Fluffy, emotional, wholesome. I loved BK Borison's writing in this. She knocked it out of the park. I cannot wait to read her next book. Harriet and Nolan have my heart and I can't wait to see what else she does with this series.

B.K. Borison has always been a hit or miss for me, but this one was a huge miss.

I won’t go too in depth because I don’t want to give spoilers, but from the start I couldn’t get into this one. I like the concept but the execution wasn’t there.

The chemistry between Harriett and Nolan was so forced. It seemed like a middle school crush/relationship in the feelings department. It actually made me cringe. There were several times when the characters were having a moment or getting more intimate and I had the “ew” look on my face and the “ick” in my stomach.

I typically love a romance novel with a hint of magical realism/fantasy. I just think this author isn’t for me.

I do encourage other readers who have enjoyed works by this author to try it. Maybe I’ll try this one again someday.

*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.

B.K. Borison is one of my favorite romcom authors, but paranormal genre is definitely not my thing. So I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this story. I enjoy stories that are told alternately from both main characters' points of view. And I love love banter! I was willing to go along with the whole ghost thing because this couple was so fun together. I loved Nolan's musings. All in all just a really enjoyable read.

Good Spirits was fun and will hit the spot during the holidays. It got me in the feels a little bit while also cheering out loud for Harriet This has a bit of a grumpy/sunshine vibe, and you can't help but to fall for Nolan. I felt it was a little bit slow compared to other B.K Borison books that I have read, however I enjoyed it and would recommend.

I can’t even explain how good this book is. I finished it. Pressed the lock button on my eReader, set it down. Then picked it up and restarted it. BK Morrison has always been one of my comfort authors I’ve read the lovelight series probably 4x each. And the heart strings book I read and immediately sent a copy to my best friend. I’ve already preordered this and a copy for the same friend it’s just so so so good.

OMG. THIS IS WHAT LOVE STORIES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE. From the very beginning this book made my heart feel full of bubbles!! It jumps RIGHT into the story, which I absolutely LOVED. The characters and story grabbed me immediately and the banter and flirting are *kiss kiss kiss* from the first moment.

BAAAHHHHHHH giggling and kicking my feet!!! Infinity stars!

I honestly cant even articulate all the ways I loved this book. I nearly highlighted the entire thing. It has so much heart, so much connection. I felt so connected to both the story, the characters individually, and the characters together. I just cannot recommend this one enough. Please please read.

Thank you infinitely to B.K. Borison and Avon for giving me this eARC. I will cherish this story forever.

I love BK and her other series I was excited when I saw this because I do love a holiday romance.

So Harriet gets haunted by a ghost of Christmas Past who is named Nolan and she doesn’t know why. Nolan can’t get her out of his head and when they visit her past he really starts to doubt that she should be haunted. She’s a good person. Her family sucks. They ignore her. They belittle her. They put her in the middle of everything. And it does long term damage.

He also can’t figure out why he’s starting to feel again and remember his real human life. That’s not supposed to happen. For whatever reason she has his compass and his boss’ jewelry box in her antique store. And her aunt Matilda sent a cat to watch her who also lived with Nolan.

Harriet is the key to moving on and it turns out they’re like soulmates and have been waiting for each other. So Nolan gets to come back to life to be with her.
This was too slow of a burn for me. But it was super cute!

"Good Spirits" is about a modestly quirky antiques shop owner who is visited by a brooding Ghost of Christmas Past. Harriet (shop owner) can't imagine why she's been chosen to be haunted by Nolan (ghost) and visits to her past only make it more questionable. The rules of ghosthood are starting to get blurry for Nolan and he's not sure what's going on either. All of this confusion is happening in the month before Christmas. The premise sounds super cheesy, but it is executed flawlessly. It reads like the best holiday movie that you look forward to ever December.

Like any B.K. Borison book, the characters feel like real people and are ones that you endlessly root for. They're just so gosh darn likable. Borison excels at banter and chemistry and all the things a romance book needs. The setting is great as well. I've never been to Maryland but always want to go after reading Borison's books.

I squealed when i saw the arc in my inbox, this was my most anticipated book of the year and after reading it i needed a few days to recover......it was just THAT good.

Nolan and Harriett have my whole heart and I have to say it was very exciting to see my very irish name in a book! Harrietts mother is so real and hard to read about but i feel like so many of us will relate to how Harriett felt.

Amazing story, i think it'll be the christmas story of the year!

I savored every page of Good Spirits because from the moment I started, I didn’t want it to end. Nolan and Harriett stole my heart right away. Harriett’s tendency to people-please and put herself last hit so close to home, and I loved how Nolan gently, but consistently, encouraged her to take up space and be unapologetically herself. Their dynamic was tender, real, and incredibly satisfying. And that jam scene? Pure perfection—absolutely iconic, and I refuse to be convinced otherwise.

"Good Spirits" by B.K. Borison is yet another fun read that showcases the author's signature charm and heartfelt storytelling. The characters are richly developed, pulling you into their world with emotional depth and relatable struggles. Borison's knack for blending humor, romance, and genuine warmth makes this novel impossible to put down. As a longtime fan, I can confidently say this is a five-star gem that exceeds expectations!

This truly is a one sitting kind of book. It reads so quickly and I was hooked right from the beginning!!

That one entitled character oh god
(written well though)

The MMC reeled me in straightaway, I was down bad and he was seemingly gorgeous
The MFC is an absolute cherub
The magical realism aspect was done wonderfully I love these type of books!!

I could of read another 500 pages
Thank you NetGalley this was a special one!

Nolan and Harriet are the cutest and complement each other perfectly. Nolan is their to haunt Harriet just like he does every Christmas season, so it makes sense that he never considers another reason for crossing paths with her. Harriet being her whimsical, quirky self, is convinced there is more to their meeting, and everything that happens to them only furthers this suspicion. The setting for this book is so cozy and will be perfect for those chilly winter days! I loved their banter and the comedic relief all around! Would have been five stars, but I felt the spice was unnecessary and did not align with the characters. Overall, I still enjoyed the story and I hope we get more books in this ghost/human series!

im not typically the biggest paranormal romance reader, but absolutely anything BK puts out - i WILL devour!!!

i had such a great time with this book, it was such a lovely while simultaneously being heartbreaking spin on the ghosts of christmas past.

harriet and nolan had no business being as witty and fun as they were, like i found myself in tears over laughing at their conversations and bickering so many times 😂 i absolutely adored these two together and i loved how the brought out different sides to one another and helped each other grow.

im already looking forward to giving this a reread towards christmas through the audiobook. i cant wait to see what kind of magic (see what i did there) the narrators will add to this already wonderful story 🤭

i do believe i will be back with a fluffier review prior to release but as for now i want to just exist in the cuteness that is harriet & nolan

BK has my heart forever. Her talent as a writing just keeps getting better and better (and it was damn good to start with). But the emotional complexity in Good Spirits was on another level. I loved everything about this book and can’t wait to convince everyone in my life to read it!

BK you definitely have a new fan!! Between this and first time caller you have moved up on my list! I was kicking my feet giggling. Nolan and Harriet my sweet baby angels I love you. This is why I love romance books the tropes were done perfectly and I had a great time the whole time. This is so good for Christmas time and anytime honestly. This was a cup of hot chocolate after a cold winter day. Thank you so much NetGalley!

You know how sometimes you will go outside your normal comfort zone for an author you love? That's what happened to me with B.K. Borison's Good Spirits. I adored her Lovelight series and I'm really enjoying her Heartstrings series so far! I've read all 6 of her currently released books, and all but two of them got 5 stars from me (and those two got 4 stars) so I think it's safe to say I'm a fangirl. I'll admit, though, paranormal romance isn't my thing. A Christmas Carol is not my thing. Ghosts? Nope. And especially not in my Christmas books.  A book about a woman falling in love with the Ghost of Christmas Past is the last thing I ever thought I'd read, but I dove right in last spring when I had room in my schedule because I love B.K. Borison! And, my friend, I am so glad I did. This was magical and delightful, and I felt all the Christmas magic even though it was April.

Harriet is super sweet. She's not the kind of person who needs to reevaluate her life with the Ghost of Christmas Past. She's kind and caring and has filled her life with colors and the things she loves. She's a little quirky and owns many pairs of Christmas pajamas. When Nolan materializes and emerges from behind her Christmas tree, he does so with a pretty jaded attitude. Harriet is just another crappy person who Nolan has to fix before moving on. And she's just as confused! She knows she's not perfect, but she can't figure out what she's done that's bad enough to warrant a Christmas Carol story of her own. But as they dive into her memories, Nolan realizes how wonderful she is. This is the ultimate forbidden romance. Nolan and Harriet have a deadline that must be met before he and her memories of him disappear forever. They quickly begin to fall for one other, even though this expirations date weighs heavily on their hearts. Their shared moments and discussions are deep, tender, heartwarming, and even sad at times but it never feels too heavy. Overall, this is a light and funny read. I loved watching these two characters change each other's lives. Nolan, once jaded and grumpy feels alive again and Harriet learns how worthy she is of the life she wishes for. They make each other light up like the brightest Christmas tree, and I loved their story. The more and more we learn about them, the more everything begins to fall into place. There's plenty of Christmas magic, lots of steam, and even a mischievous cat! There's also a happily ever after that will make you swoon.

B.K. Borison's writing is as lovely as ever. Her descriptions are so wonderful, and the characters she dreams up are always the absolute best. If you're looking for some Christmas magic, I highly recommend Good Spirits. I am so, so excited for the next book in this series. B.K. Borison gives a little hint about it in the author's note and let's just say... sign me up!

**The link included in my review will not be live until December 3, 2025.

Good Spirits is everything a romance reader could hope for—charming, heartfelt, and brimming with holiday magic. This was adorable and I highly recommend for all holiday reading lists, it’s the perfect combination of romance, fantasy and holiday spirit. Nolan and Harriet had amazing chemistry. I wouldn’t complain about being haunted by someone like Nolan.