2.75 I enjoyed the first book in the series, and immediately picked up this second one. I liked the ghost part of the story, but it just had too much crude sex language and behaviors for me to love it.

The book was previously published under another of the author’s pseudonyms, Kitty French.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine for the opportunity to read and review this book prior to publication.

This book was so much fun! It’s equal parts cozy mystery and ghostly chaos, with slow burn romantic tension. Melody Bittersweet is hilarious and awkward, and I adored watching her juggle ghostbusting with her wildly unhelpful team. Josie Silver writes the perfect paranormal rom com that’s impossible to put down!

I am loving this cozy ghost hunting series so far! It was so funny and lighthearted but also has some deeper elements to it. I'm really enjoying getting to know these kooky characters better. I loved the ghosts in this one and the mystery was really good. I loved how that all wrapped up. We got to see a bit more of Leo and that made me like him more. I still really like Fletch but man I hope he starts to believe more as the series moves on. I can't wait to see what hijinks the Ghostbusting Agency gets up to next, and I can't wait to see all of the characters relationship develop more. If you are wanting a cozy mystery with a touch of tension and romance, make sure to check these out!

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine - Dell for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was quite a captivating read. It’s about grief and letting go and choosing to love through the nonsense. It’s madcap and moving and full of warmth wrapped in ghostly glitter. I loved every haunted, hilarious second.

This story swept me away with its perfect blend of spooky charm and heartfelt moments. I adored how the romance felt real and raw, with emotions tangled up in past mistakes and hard-earned trust. The writing has this playful yet sincere voice that pulls you deep into the mystery without losing sight of the characters’ hearts. The castle setting was vivid and full of atmosphere, making every ghostly encounter feel alive and meaningful. The humor, the warmth, and the slow-burn connections made this book feel like a cozy hug wrapped in supernatural thrills. I fell completely in love with this.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

4 1/2⭐️ rounded up

I was lucky enough to get to read the first in this series as an ARC, and immediately requested Kooky Spooky Love as soon as it became available. I adore the characters, especially Artie, he’s precious and deserves the world….the creepy Shining twins on the other hand…

Josie Silver is quickly becoming an automatic read for me, her writing is funny, snarky, and feels like the best romcom that pulls you out of a funk. Like the first book, it’s a fun read and I can’t wait for more of this series because I need more of Melody and Fletch, and of course Lestat.

I’m so excited I didn’t have to wait to read this book that comes out 10/28. I absolutely loved the first in the series and this one did not disappoint. I love this cast of characters and how they all relate to each other. Artie continues to make me laugh and watching the relationship between Melody and Fletch evolve is so much fun!! The ghost story was great and I also loved seeing a softer side to Leo. When is the next one?? I can’t wait!