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This book was cute. The title is a little misleading. That's all I will say. Still, I enjoyed reading it.

Crazy Spooky Love was a delightfully quirky blend of rom-com and supernatural sleuthing that charmed me from the very first page. Melody Bittersweet made for a refreshingly offbeat heroine—plucky, slightly chaotic, and deeply empathetic toward both the living and the dead. Her voice was witty, self-aware, and full of heart, anchoring a story that balanced romantic tension, ghostly mystery, and laugh-out-loud moments.
The love triangle between Melody, her fame-hungry ex Leo, and the maddeningly skeptical reporter Fletcher Gunn brought just the right amount of romantic chaos. Fletcher, in particular, was a standout—brooding, infuriating, and yet impossible not to root for. Their banter sparkled, and their chemistry built up beautifully over the course of the story.
The ghost-hunting plot, featuring the hilariously dysfunctional Scarborough brothers haunting a grand estate, was full of humor and intrigue. The mystery kept things moving, and the author did a great job weaving together the paranormal elements with the emotional lives of both her ghostly and human characters.
At times, the plot felt slightly overstuffed, and the story occasionally leaned a little too hard into the zany. But overall, it was fun, fresh, and full of warmth. If you like your romances with a supernatural twist and your heroines just a little bit haunted (in all the best ways), Crazy Spooky Love was well worth the read—and a great start to a series I’ll definitely follow.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Melody Bittersweet has just turned 27 and as far as she’s concerned, this is *the year* her life is supposed to change. So she takes matters into her own hands, splitting off from the family business to start her own Ghost related business. Because that’s the thing… All 3 generations of the Bittersweets can see ghosts.
Recruiting the help of her best friend, Marina, and Artie, a boy who’s father’s ghost visited requesting Melody give him a job, they set off to hunt ghosts at the Scarborough mansion… where they get more than they bargain for. With a ghostly murder mystery and a supposed love triangle with a reporter and a fellow medium, the Girls’ Ghostbusting Agency have their hands full.

This was a fun read for me. Going in blind I might have loved it but as it stands I think it was alright. I really liked the murder mystery story line and learning about the history of the mansions ghosts. I found Melody to be a little bit “cringe” a lot of times but I tried to chalk that up to her personality just being different from mine. I loved the levity that Artie brought to certain situations and found him to be my favorite character in all of this…

As for the “romance”… there really wasn’t any. There was lust, longing, and sex but there wasn’t any romance. Which would be fine if LOVE wasn’t part of the title. I honestly think if this was *just* focused on the grown up Scooby Doo of it all, I could have liked it a lot more.

Last note, I feel if you’re to reference pop culture it should at least be a reference that makes sense.
(Ex: Confidently calling Velma of Scooby Doo “Thelma”)

That being said, this was still enjoyable. I will still read the next installment in the series.

Thank you to Ballantine and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ugh. I really wanted to like this one. The premise was so appealing. But it did not live up to my expectations.

The pros: the friendship between Melody, Marina, and Artie was cute. Their banter was good and I enjoyed reading about them working together. Gran is a hilarious character and I love her.

The cons: There were so many plot holes and people doing things that make no sense. It just kept taking me out of the story every time I noticed one. Also, both “love interests” sucked. I did not understand Melody’s attraction to either of those lackluster men. Lastly, Melody was a terrible dog owner and that bugged me so much.

I would be open to reading the next book in the series if it focused more on the Girls Ghostbusting Agency and less on terrible love interests (and if Melody learned how to properly pet parent).

I received an ARC of this ebook from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review!

I thought that the author did a really good job blending romcom and spooky vibes. It’s clearly well written to be fair. This is not my preferred genre, but I definitely would recommend this to people that are looking for a fall themed romcom that’s fun and has some paranormal elements.

Love a spooky themed book, this one is perfect! I love the characters and the story. Thank you so much for the early copy.

Fun start to a series! I’ll for sure be on the lookout for more from this author. And great book cover!

This was a witty and entertaining book perfect for spooky season but I'm disappointed in the characters. They seem flat with hardly any development.

Melody Bittersweet proviene de una familia de mujeres con la capacidad de comunicarse con espíritus, pero decide romper con la tradición y fundar su propia agencia: Girls’ Ghostbusting Agency. Su objetivo no es simplemente hablar con los muertos, sino ayudarlos a seguir su camino. Su primer caso la lleva a la mansión Scarborough, donde tres hermanos fantasmas se rehúsan a irse... y uno de ellos fue asesinado.

Como si eso no fuera suficiente, Melody también debe lidiar con su arrogante exnovio Leo Dark, que quiere aprovechar el caso para su show de televisión, y con Fletcher Gunn, un periodista escéptico y encantador que parece empeñado en desacreditarla… aunque no puede evitar sentirse atraído por ella. Melody no solo debe enfrentarse a los muertos, sino también a los vivos: su ex, Leo Dark, un cazafantasmas mediático con quien tiene una historia complicada, y Fletcher Gunn, un periodista escéptico que duda de todo… excepto, tal vez, de su atracción por ella. Aun así, el foco no está tanto en el romance como en el viaje de Melody para definirse a sí misma: como médium, como emprendedora y como mujer.


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While I liked this story, and think it was a fun start to a series, I didn’t really care for any of the characters which made this a pretty middle of the road read for me. Artie, Isaac, and Douglas were fine. I didn’t like Melody at all, Fletch was more miss than hit, Marina was okay, and Leo was… there. And I just have a hard time loving a book if I don’t love the characters.

The ghost aspect of this story was cool. I assume the series will be basically just Melody and her team working on each job they’re hired for, like one per book, and I think that could be cool. I’m not in a rush to continue on with the series when book 2 comes out but I am intrigued enough to probably do so one day.

I really did like seeing Artie’s personality continue to come out more throughout the book. I feel like a love triangle is kinda hinted at in the description but didn’t really feel like it was there, and tbh I hope that’s not pursued going forward. Overall, this was fine. Cute and easy read.

Thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of this book! I voluntarily read this book, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I read this as an ARC (thank you Netgalley, I swear I'm unbiased), so maybe the final published version will be different. But this book needs to come with a warning. Not for ghosts, murder, or even snakes (yeah, only mentioned cause one character has one at home, but that is enough for me!). No, for food. OMG, every chapter has more amazing Italian baked goods. If I had a good Italian bakery right here, I would have gained 20 lbs reading this book! It even has me wanting to try cannoli again and I've always hated them.
Also, there's a dog named Lestat. I've always wanted to name a grey cat Lestat so don't appreciate anyone saying its not the best name!
But, back to the book. This is the first in a series but she manages to ease us into the story, not overwhelming with the details. The case is complicated, she might have picked a less complicated story, it was a lot. But it has so much heart and it made me cry in the end.
I'm ready for #2

This witty, whimsical romp through the charming town of Chapelwick had me hooked from page one. Melody Bittersweet is a delight—brave, quirky, and determined to make her own mark in a family of eccentric ghost whisperers. The mystery of the mischievous Scarborough brothers is both clever and touching, layered with humor and heart. The tension between Melody, her ex Leo, and the maddeningly attractive Fletcher Gunn adds a fun romantic spark. With laugh-out-loud moments, ghostly shenanigans, and a heroine you’ll adore, this book is a perfect blend of cozy mystery and paranormal romance. I’m already craving the next!

josie silver, i am so sorry it has taken me this long to read one of your books!! the writing in this was so witty and i actually found myself laughing at so many parts of the story (something which is a rare occasion for me). i was definitely more invested in the storyline of melody’s ghost busting business rather than her love triangle with leo and fletch, but i still really enjoyed this!

thank you netgalley and ballantine books for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Just finished Crazy Spooky Love by Josie Silver and it was the perfect mix of charm, chills, and cozy romance! Think ghostly encounters meets heartwarming love story—with a dash of humor and autumn vibes. It’s quirky, a little eerie, and totally swoon-worthy.

If you’re in the mood for something fun with a spooky twist, this one’s a treat.

I couldn't wait to get my hands on a new Josie Silver novel!

Crazy Spooky Love had a lot going for it. Ghosts, haunted houses, ghost sensitive family, with crazy kooky love.

This was such a fun fall paranormal mystery with romance. It's light and cozy with some fun humor. Unfortunately, I couldn't connect well with the characters at all. First off, I was not a fan of Melody's best friend Marina. She turned me off pretty early on and it just felt very meh to me.

I just felt like the romance fell pretty flat and I was pretty bored on and off. Nothing really picks up until half way point. This wasn't my favorite by Josie :(.

Overall, it's a quick and easy read if you're looking for a light fall and cozy read.

3/5 stars

This is a light-hearted, seasonal romance with a fun premise that blends love and Halloween in a charming way. The characters are quirky and relatable, and there are plenty of sweet, laugh-out-loud moments that keep the story enjoyable.
However, I felt that the plot was a bit predictable, and some of the conflicts felt forced or didn’t have the emotional weight I expected. The romance was cute, but I found it lacking in depth, and the chemistry between the main characters didn’t fully pull me in. While the Halloween setting added a unique touch, it didn’t quite elevate the overall storyline as much as I had hoped.
Overall, it’s a fun, quick read for those who enjoy light romantic comedies, but it didn't leave a lasting impression for me. Worth a try if you're in the mood for something seasonal and whimsical.

Melody can see ghosts. Her whole family can. When she's 27, she leaves the family business of passing on messages from ghosts you actually helping the ghosts pass on. She starts the Girls Ghostbusting agency and gets to work. Her first case has competition, her ex, as the house owner sets them against each other to see who can rid the house of ghosts first. A hot reporter, Fletch, always seems to show up and he doesn't believe in ghosts.

Melody quickly meets the three ghosts and figures out she needs to solve a 100 year old murder. This is a fun, light hearted cozy mystery!

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was an engaging read! I enjoyed the plot and would read it again. I liked the fun spooky element for sure!

Thank you, NetGalley and Ballantine for allowing me to read this book early. The opinion in this review is my own.

This was such a cute and atmospheric rom-com. This will be perfect for spooky season. The characters were kind of surface-level level, the banter was decent, and the plot was good, but nothing too deep, but I feel that’s what this book was meant to be. It’s a fun time with some romance with a spooky backdrop. I would recommend it if you’re looking for a palate-cleansing book.

This book actually gave me anxiety for some of the mysterious and dark themes. BUT here is a lot of comic relief and the romance is so good