Haunted Ever After
"[A] wonderfully spooky supernatural rom-com."—People
Cassie thought Boneyard Key’s ghosts were tourist schtick, until her new home came with one—but can the attentions of the sexy coffee shop owner convince her to stay, instead of ghosting the town?
Small Florida coastal towns often find themselves scrambling for the tourism dollars that the Orlando theme parks leave behind. And within the town limits of Boneyard Key, the residents decided long ago to lean into its ghostliness. Nick Royer, owner of the Hallowed Grounds coffee shop, embraces the ghost tourism that keeps the local economy afloat, as well as his spectral roommate. At least he doesn’t have to run air-conditioning.
Cassie Rutherford possibly overreacted to all her friends getting married and having kids by leaving Orlando and buying a flipped historic cottage in Boneyard Key. Though there’s something unusual with her new home (her laptop won’t charge in any outlets, and the poetry magnets on her fridge definitely didn’t read “WRONG” and “MY HOUSE” when she put them up), she’s charmed by the colorful history surrounding her. And she's catching a certain vibe from the grumpy coffee shop owner whenever he slips her a free slice of banana bread along with her coffee order.
As Nick takes her on a ghost tour, sharing town gossip that tourists don't get to hear, and they spend nights side-by-side looking into the former owners of her haunted cottage, their connection solidifies into something very real and enticing. But Cassie's worried she’s in too deep with this whole (haunted) home ownership thing…and Nick's afraid to get too close in case Cassie gets scared away for good.
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Jen DeLuca
Jen DeLuca writes the kind of romances that feel like stepping into a community you secretly wish you belonged to, whether it is a Renaissance Faire brimming with playful banter or a haunted seaside town where ghosts join in on the conversation. Her stories thrive on warmth, wit, and the small moments that spark connection, making her a favorite among readers who crave love stories with a touch of whimsy and plenty of heart.
Her journey to publishing was not a straight path. A longtime volunteer at her local Renaissance Faire, Jen discovered that the quirks and camaraderie of that world made the perfect backdrop for a novel. From that spark came Well Met, her debut, which blossomed into a USA Today bestselling series including Well Played, Well Matched, and Well Traveled. Each book layers humor with slow-burn tension, showing how romance can unfold in the unlikeliest of places.
Boneyard Key
On a quiet stretch of Florida’s coast sits Boneyard Key, a town where the veil between the living and the dead is thin enough for ghosts to leave text messages, rearrange fridge magnets, and linger over drinks with the locals. It is a place that welcomes wanderers looking for second chances, though the welcome often comes with a few spectral surprises.
Boneyard Key consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
