Love at First Fright

A Spicy Hate-to-Love Halloween Rom-Com You Won’t Be Able to Put Down

Bestselling romance author Clara Vance has a dark secret: she absolutely despises Halloween. For Clara, October isn’t about crisp autumn leaves and cozy sweater weather—it’s an unrelenting nightmare of cheap jump-scares, sticky fake blood, and performative cheer. She wants nothing more than to hunker down in her quiet small town, sip hot cocoa, and finish her upcoming novel in peace.

Enemies to Lovers Under the Autumn Moon

Enter Julian Vance—no relation, much to her eternal irritation. Julian is the town’s notoriously charming, effortlessly gorgeous mortician, and the undisputed king of Halloween. With a smile that could awaken the dead and a penchant for elaborate haunt props, Julian lives for spook season. He is determined to show Clara the magic of October, whether she wants to see it or not.

Spooky Season, Snappy Banter, and Irresistible Heat

When a town municipal mix-up threatens to cancel the beloved annual Autumn Charity Haunt, Clara is roped into co-hosting the project alongside Julian. She brings corporate efficiency and a severe lack of holiday spirit; he brings fake fog, unbridled enthusiasm, and an annoying ability to see right through her prickly exterior.

Confined to an old Victorian mansion filled with fake cobwebs, creaky floorboards, and terrifying props, Clara and Julian clash at every turn. But as late-night planning sessions turn into lingering glances and fiery debate turns into undeniable sexual tension, Clara realizes the scariest thing about October isn’t the haunted house—it’s falling for the one man who makes her heart skip a beat. Perfect for fans of grumpy-meets-sunshine dynamics, BookTok hits, and sizzling small-town romance!

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