Looking for some romance with a side of spooky? I’ve got you covered with this list of 13 haunted house romance books. Think haunted mansions, eerie boarding schools, creepy lighthouses, and, of course, enough spooky vibes to have you second-guessing that shadow in the corner. These romances bring all the thrills and chills—plus a little bit of heart-pounding love that’s not just from the ghosts. Get ready to dive into some seriously haunted (and swoon-worthy) territory!
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13 Haunted Housed Romance Books
The Witch Queen of Halloween by Kresley Cole
In The Witch Queen of Halloween by Kresley Cole, demon Rök Kours and cursed Wiccan mercenary Poppy Dyer must team up to escape a haunted castle filled with Halloween nightmares. As they battle terrifying foes, the haunted house tests their magic and willpower, forcing them to confront their pasts.
The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings by Lily Morton
Levi inherits a haunted house, where eerie events force him to seek help from Blue Billings, a mysterious ghost tour guide. As they unravel the house’s chilling secrets, Levi and Blue’s connection deepens, even as dark forces threaten their lives in this paranormal mystery.
Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca
Cassie Rutherford buys a historic, haunted cottage in Boneyard Key, where strange things start happening. As she investigates with local coffee shop owner Nick, their bond deepens despite the spooky occurrences. Together, they explore the town’s ghostly history, but Cassie must decide if she can handle both the haunting—and her growing feelings for Nick.
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Darkhouse by Karina Halle
Perry Palomino, a woman who can see ghosts, explores a haunted lighthouse on the Oregon coast, where she meets Dex Foray, a ghost-hunting web series producer. As they investigate together, Perry’s life turns darker and more dangerous. Falling for Dex might be scarier than the supernatural forces they encounter.
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If I Stopped Haunting You by Colby Wilkens
If I Stopped Haunting You by Colby Wilkens mixes enemies-to-lovers romance with spooky ghost vibes, set in a haunted Scottish castle. When two feuding writers, Penelope and Neil, are forced together on a retreat, sparks fly—and not just between them. Ghostly encounters, almost-kisses, and sizzling chemistry keep this one steamy and chilling. Perfect for fans of snarky banter, forced proximity, and a dash of supernatural.
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Happily Haunted Afters by Brittany Kelley
When Grace returns to her hometown to renovate a haunted hotel, she enlists the help of her ex-best friend, Jack, who’s now an investor. As they work through the eerie occurrences in the haunted house and unresolved feelings, they might just find a second chance at love.
Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper
Nina is hired to landscape a haunted mansion for a reclusive tech mogul, Deacon. Amid ghostly disturbances and unnerving apparitions, they find themselves falling for each other. But if they can’t put the spirits to rest, their budding romance may not survive the haunting.
Matchmaking Beyond the Veil by Mara Townsend
When a mischievous ghost haunts Emery’s house, wreaking havoc on his kitchen, he hires his old high school rival, Paxton, for repairs. As the ghost plays matchmaker, Emery and Paxton face spooky occurrences, bed sharing, and ghostly pranks while trying to resist growing feelings in this slow-burn romance.
Haunted House by Heather Graham
In Haunted House by Heather Graham, Krewe member Jon Dickson’s fiancée, Kylie, is pulled into a chilling mystery involving a haunted historic house in Salem. When skeletal remains are discovered within its walls, Kylie must unravel a terrifying curse and stop a series of deadly attacks before Halloween night.
Looking for Love in All the Haunted Places by Claire Kann
Lucky Hart finally lands her big break investigating a haunted Victorian house after being rejected by grad school. Sparks fly with Maverick Phillips, but their connection faces a unique rival: the jealous, sentient Hennessee House. Lucky must balance love, career, and the haunted house’s ghostly attention.
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Fish and Ghosts by Rhys Ford
Tristan Pryce, the new caretaker of a haunted mansion, encounters paranormal investigator Wolf Kincaid, who arrives to debunk the spirits residing in the house. As they navigate ghostly activity, including a released serial killer spirit, their skeptical investigation turns into an unexpected connection.
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The Headmaster by Tiffany Reisz
Gwen Ashby becomes the new literature teacher at a haunted boarding school, the William Marshall Academy. Enchanted by the students and the mysterious headmaster, Edwin Yorke, she begins to uncover secrets hidden within the eerie halls. A ghostly figure roaming the campus holds the key to its haunted past.
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Haunted on Bourbon Street by Deanna Chase
Jade moves into an apartment above a strip bar on Bourbon Street, only to be haunted by a ghost that also terrorizes her new friend, an exotic dancer. As she falls for her landlord, Kane, Jade must use her empathic abilities to stop the spirit with his help, despite his secrets.
What did you think of these haunted house romance books? Have you read any of them? Leave a comment and let us know which ones we missed that you love! And if you want even more spooky reads, you may like the book lists below.
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