If you’re in the mood for some heart-pounding romance with a side of spooky, you’re in the right place. This list of 17 ghost romance books has everything: haunted love stories, supernatural vibes, and just the right amount of chills to keep you turning the pages late into the night. These aren’t your average romance reads—these ghosts might steal more than just your heart. Ready to fall for a spirit?
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17 Ghost romance books to haunt your TBR
When it comes to paranormal romances, ghosts don’t always get the spotlight like their supernatural cousins—vampires, werewolves, or fae to name a few. But let’s be real, there’s something uniquely irresistible about a ghost romance. Vampires may have eternity, and werewolves might have the whole broody-alpha vibe, but ghosts? They bring that tortured past energy with unfinished business, giving us those tragic, swoon-worthy stories where love literally transcends death. Plus, they’ve already mastered the art of disappearing when things get too real. Now, just pick the one that you want to fall for from this list of ghost romance books.
Ghost Walk by Cassandra Gannon
Grace, a no-nonsense crime scene investigator, is suddenly seeing ghosts—including Jamie, a wrongly accused pirate from 1789. Now, she’s diving into a time-bending murder mystery to clear his name. Along the way, she might just fall for the charming ghost haunting her every step.
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
Florence Day is a ghostwriter who’s lost faith in love after a brutal breakup. Things get complicated when her new editor refuses to grant her an extension—and then dies, only to haunt her family’s funeral home. With romance truly “dead,” she’s left questioning everything about love.
Dark Needs at Night’s Edge by Kresley Cole
A cursed vampire and a phantom ballerina—what could go wrong? When Conrad, a vampire warrior on the edge of madness, is imprisoned in a haunted mansion, he’s tormented by the ghost of Néomi, a ballerina with unfinished business. This dark, sexy ride is all passion, danger, and supernatural intensity.
Ghosted by Sarah Ready
Jillian’s love life is a disaster, until she moves into a NYC apartment already occupied by Daniel—a dead, ridiculously hot ghost. He’s determined to help her find real love so he can move on, but sparks start flying between them instead. Falling for a ghost? Complicated.
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
Ophelia enters Phantasma, a deadly game inside a haunted mansion, to save her sister. She must survive nine perilous trials while navigating demons, monsters, and fierce rivals. When a dangerous and alluring stranger offers a tempting deal, her life—and heart—hangs in the balance.
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Illusions of Grandeur by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
When Alice starts her new job at the eerie Strande Estate, she’s met with far more than she expected: a handsome illusionist boss and a malevolent ghost with sinister plans. As she’s pulled deeper into the estate’s secrets, she questions reality—and whether she’ll make it out alive.
Ghostly by Kate Serzenta
Gabriel Vane is hiding from a scandal in a rundown Victorian house, but he didn’t expect a peppy ghost with anxiety issues to join him. Ida, the ghost, strikes a deal with Gabriel to pass on, but sparks fly as they get entangled between two worlds—maybe even romantically.
The Mediator #1: Shadowland
Suze Simon is a mediator—meaning she helps ghosts with unfinished business cross over to the other side. Moving to California for a fresh start, she didn’t expect Jesse, the hot ghost in her room, or a revenge-seeking spirit at her new school. Mediating just got a lot more complicated!
Spirited Away by Cindy Miles
Andi Monroe is a forensic archaeologist on a mission to uncover the mystery of a medieval knight who vanished. But when she encounters Tristan de Barre, a cursed ghost doomed to haunt Dreadmoor Castle, sparks fly. Can Andi break the curse and find love with a man from the past?
A Ghost in Shining Armor by Therese Beharrie
Gemma Daniels has a unique gift: she can see ghosts. When she meets Levi, a phantom with a mission, sparks fly—literally. As they pretend to be a couple, their connection deepens. But Levi’s second chance at life comes with a catch. Can love conquer the supernatural?
Where One Goes by B.N. Toler
Charlotte “Char” has a gift—she talks to the dead. But instead of helping her, this ability has left her hopeless and on the brink of ending it all. Enter Ike, a sweet and gentle soldier who saves her—except he’s dead too. As they team up to resolve his unfinished business, Char finds herself caught between Ike and his living twin brother George, torn between two loves and facing the heartbreak of having to say goodbye to Ike forever.
Vesselless by Cortney L. Winn
Nizzara, heir to the stolen throne, enters a deadly tournament to break her betrothal, only to team up with Dagen, a half-ghost seeking freedom. With her soul on the line and power threatening to consume her, they must navigate betrayal, power, and love to survive and reshape their world.
Making Merry by Kerrigan Byrne
Stranded in the Scottish Highlands, Vanessa Latimer finds herself sharing a room—and a bed—with the ghost of Johnathan de Lohr, a warrior trapped since the Battle of Culloden. As sparks fly, they must figure out how to free his soul, or they’ll be stuck haunting each other forever.
Ghosts of Halloween by Layla Fae
Harlow’s past haunts her in the most literal way when she returns to the abandoned house where three vengeful spirits await their revenge. In this dark, twisted why choose romance, Harlow faces brutal punishment from spirits hellbent on making her pay—mixing pleasure, pain, and horrifying secrets.
Gift for my Ghost by Honey Phillips
Jessica’s ability to see ghosts leaves her restless—until she frees Leo, a charming spirit. As they navigate their feelings and face the boundaries between life and death, love becomes a real possibility. Can a psychic and her ghostly companion find a way to make their love last?
Hot Ghost by Annika Martin
Cassie’s summer job involves leading tourists to a haunted pier to see Old Salt, a ghostly sea captain. She’s unimpressed by his chain-clanking antics, but when this 19th-century spirit proves he’s been listening to her insults, things get steamy—and it turns out Old Salt is seriously hot!
Not Dead Yet by Jenn Burke
Wes Cooper’s afterlife is a little more complicated than he expected. Not quite dead but not exactly alive, he can shift between worlds to steal things. But when Wes witnesses a murder and his ex-boyfriend Hudson is assigned the case, things get steamy—and deadly. Mystery, second chances, and danger await!
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I spy a couple that had not made my radar yet and they look good. Thanks for the list of suggestions.
yay! Somehow ghosts never seem to be as popular, don’t know why. Hope you give one of them a try. 🙂