Pumpkin Spice & Poltergeist: Maple Hollow, Book 1

I thought it was super cute! It’s set in fictional Maple Hollow, featuring a diverse human and supernatural population , and gave just the autumn vibe I was wanting to immerse myself in! FMC 1 is Jordyn, a witch struggling with grief, and still feeling the effects of her last heartbreak. There is a spirit that only Jordyn can see and hear at the outset of the book, and her interactions with everyone around her get affected. Jordyn moves through several stages of grief and continues to be surprised at what she learns about herself and the investigation she’s making on behalf of the spirit. And she’s shocked at how quickly she’s falling for Harlow. FMC 2 is Harlow. She’s a human, recently relocated to town to stay with her sister Willow for a little while. She is lovestruck upon meeting Jordyn and quick to spend any available time with her, in spite of herself. As they investigate a murder mystery, their attraction grows, but Jordyn seems to run hot and cold and give off mixed messages. Harlow also manages to find several ways to exasperate her sister Willow as she helps out at the Witch’s Brew cafe. The reason for Jordyn's shifty eyed behavior and instability gets revealed, and Harlow pulls away, re-thinking her feelings and even her continued presence in Maple Hollow. Jordyn is devastated, but ultimately is still looking out for her favorite human. A twist near the end of the story provides high stakes drama and gives way to a swoon worthy HEA.

Disclaimer: I bought this book for Summer Reading Camp hosted by Cassie ( @thick.thighs.thicker.reads ). Support your authors! All opinions are my own. Book: Pumpkin Spice and Poltergeist Author: Ali K. Mulford and K. Elle Morrison Book Series: Maple Hollow Book #1 Rating: 4/5 Spice Rating: 4/5 Diversity: Lesbian FMCs, Pansexual character, Queer characters Recommended For...: Adult readers, Paranormal, Romance, Fantasy, LGBT, Lesbian, Halloween Vibes, Witch, Cozy Fantasy Publication Date: July 14, 2024 Genre: Paranormal Romance Age Relevance: 18+ (death, grief, violence, sexual content, romance, alcohol consumption) Explanation of CWs: There is a death mentioned in the book periodically and grief is shown throughout the book. There is some violence. There is romance and sexual content. There are mentions of alcohol consumption. If This Was a Taylor Swift Song: Closure Publisher: Rogue Fables Pty Ltd Pages: 218 Synopsis: Get ready for a bewitching tale of love, laughter, and supernatural shenanigans in the heart of Maple Hollow! The last thing apothecary witch, Jordyn, had on her mind was romance, but when she got witchy-wasted, she cracked open the coffin of her love life and conjured the ghost of her ex-girlfriend. Jordyn is in for a spell of trouble now that the snarky specter is determined to haunt her until she finds someone new. Enter Harlow, the new girl in town, who just wants a job in her sister’s cafe but she discovers that the spooky town of Maple…