October is a time for spookiness, but there’s some room for romance, too. Halloween doesn’t seem like a lovey-dovey holiday, but who doesn’t love the seasonal vibes of orange, fall, and all the pumpkin-spiced flavored things you could possibly desire? Why not indulge in a Halloween romance? It could be a cozy seasonal story, a paranormal tale, or something much darker and eerier. Whatever your tastes, here are nine romances that are perfect for Halloween reading.

Out of Time
For historical anthropologist and certified workaholic Cara Tucker, the chance to spend a sabbatical semester poring through the vast library of a remote country estate is an absolute fantasy. But something strange is going on in this house. Someone, it seems, does not want anyone digging into the past. Sheriff Brad Adams has seen his share of suspicious activities during his career, but nothing compared to the nightmare unfolding in the woods. Cara and Brad work together to try to untangle the clues before the perpetrator, human or otherwise, comes for them both.

Dark Design
Former cop turned bestselling mystery author Erin Delaney learns that a serial killer has mimicked the murder portrayed in her latest book. She joins her friend Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI profiler, to help identify a suspect. This case is a tricky one, and Erin's safety might be in jeopardy. On top of tracking down a murderer, Erin must deal with some dark memories from her past, and accusations of plagiarism over her latest novel. Her life hangs in the balance, and so do those of countless others.

All the Ways You Save Me
Madeline and Adam were high-school sweethearts, and Jason was their best friend. They were a tight-knit trio who did everything together, until one night, Adam was lost in a terrible accident. Ten years later, Madeline and Jason are planning their wedding, forever in mourning for their friend. After an accident on the beach, Madeline gets dragged to safety by a stranger on the beach. He says his name is Garrett. But he looks exactly like Adam. Madeline hunts for the truth, determined to find out what happened to her friend, and if the man she loves isn't who he claims to be.

The Cinnamon Spice Inn
Madison loves coffee, food writing, and her life in the big city. But when she's called back to her hometown of Maple Falls, she wonders if she's ready to give up New York City for good. Now, she's working overtime to save her childhood home, The Cinnamon Spice Inn. Doing so puts her face-to-face with her annoyingly handsome ex, the bearded handyman Zach.
He's not happy to be reunited with the girl that got away, but he's willing to work with her to renovate her family's beloved inn. As they work overtime to prepare for a big Halloween reopening, Madison and Zach wonder if they have a second chance to make things right between them. Or is it too late for romance to spark once more?

The Ex Hex
Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones decided to get over her messy breakup by putting a curse on her ex-boyfriend. She doesn't expect it to cause all that much drama, but now, Rhys Penhallow is back in town and causing havoc. What should be a quick trip to recharge the town’s ley lines and make an appearance at the annual fall festival turns disastrously wrong.
With one calamity after another striking Rhys, Vivi realizes that her Ex Hex was a bit messier than she'd planned. Now, she'll have to reunite with Rhys to save the town and break the curse before it's too late. To make things worse, the chemistry between them is still there!

Pumpkin Spice and Not So Nice
Jenna Peterson has a type when it comes to men. She's an expert at picking dysfunctional guys, turning them into dreamboats, then watching as they leave her for greener pastures and marry the next woman they meet. She's ready to give up on love until she finds a mysterious fifty-dollar bill with a handwritten note on it that was donated to her family's pumpkin patch. Of course, it belongs to Aidan St. Claire, another gorgeous man who is emotionally unavailable and oh-so-her type. She wants to go the whole way with him, but surely he will break her heart like every other guy?

Haunting Adeline
If you want the darkest of the dark for a Halloween romanceb then look no further than the pitch-black dark romance that took over BookTok! Adeline is a successful writer who moves into her grandmother's majestic but eerie gothic mansion. Within its cobweb covered walls lie many secrets about the woman who once lived here. But there’s also another sinister figure lurking in the shadows, one who has had his eye on Adeline for a long time. Zade is not normal, and he’ll do anything to make Adeline his, whether she wants it or not.

Best Hex Ever
Dina Whitlock is a kitchen witch, stirring up spells and potions from her London café. She's great at making magic-infused pastries for her customers, but has been struggling under a hex that has cursed her love life for years. The moment her partner begins to fall for her, they're besieged with endless bad luck.
Scott Mason has returned from his world tour to take a new job at the British Museum. He's ready to move on from a brutal breakup, and the gorgeous baker who is the maid of honor at his best friend's wedding is tough to resist. Dina is instantly smitten with Scott, but the curse is still in place. Will she be able to undo the hex before Scott suffers the consequences?

Rewitched
Belladonna Blackthorn works at Lunar Books, dealing with a tyrannical boss who's running the business into the ground and tormenting her on a daily basis. If that wasn't exhausting enough, Belle is also a witch, trying to conceal her magic from humans. When her 30th birthday brings a summons from her coven, she's presented with a nightmare scenario: She must undergo a trial that tests her worthiness as a witch, and if she fails, she could lose her magic forever. She'll need all the help she can get to succeed, including from an annoyingly handsome watchman who's been sworn to protect her.
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