The Most Unusual Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy - by Roan Parrish (Paperback)

About the Book

"Jamie Wendon-Dale may design haunted houses, but they don't actually believe in ghosts--until they meet Edgar Lovejoy, who is tall, clever, beautiful, and 100% haunted. Jamie Wendon-Dale creates haunted houses for a living. Haunting is their life--but nobody working New Orleans' spooky circuit actually believes in ghosts. Edgar Lovejoy is 100% haunted. No, really. Ghosts have tormented him since childhood and he's organized his life around attempts to avoid them. Opposites? Get ready to attract. But while Jamie's biggest concern is that Edgar sometimes seems a bit distracted, Edgar's fears are much greater. Not only is he scared of encountering the dearly departed whenever he leaves the house, but he's terrified of making himself vulnerable to Jamie. After all, how do you tell someone who believes ghosts only exist as smoke and mirrors that you see them everywhere you go? And how can you trust in a happy future when you can't even believe in yourself?"--

Book Synopsis

Jamie Wendon-Dale may design haunted houses, but they don't actually believe in ghosts--until they meet Edgar Lovejoy, who is tall, clever, beautiful...and 100% haunted.

A COZY, GHOSTLY LGBTQIA+ ROMANCE

Jamie Wendon-Dale (transmasc they/them) creates haunted houses for a living. Haunting is their life--but nobody working New Orleans' spooky circuit actually believes in ghosts.

Edgar Lovejoy (cis he/him) is 100% haunted. No, really. Ghosts have tormented him since childhood and he's organized his life around attempts to avoid them.

Opposites? Get ready to attract. But while Jamie's biggest concern is that Edgar sometimes seems a bit distracted, Edgar's fears are much greater. Not only is he scared of encountering the dearly departed whenever he leaves the house, but he's terrified of making himself vulnerable to Jamie. After all, how do you tell someone who believes ghosts only exist as smoke and mirrors that you see them everywhere you go? And how can you trust in a happy future when you can't even believe in yourself?

A little spooky, a little magical, and a whole lot cozy: The (Most Unusual) Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy will leave you feeling like you've found a brand new bookish family of your own.

Review Quotes

"Spooky, sexy, and oh so sweet, The (Most Unusual) Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy has everything I love in a Roan Parrish story: a host of beautiful souls, a hint of otherworldliness, and a love story for the ages. Jamie and Edgar are perfect for each other. More, please!" -- Xio Axelrod, USA Today bestselling author of Girls with Bad Reputations

"Parrish develops a satisfying slow-burn romance and skillfully balances humor with poignant moments and thoughtful discussions of mental health struggles. The result is a delightful romance celebrating the courage required to fully embrace one's true self." -- Publishers Weekly

"There's as much hurt and comfort passing between Parrish's two very likable love interests as there is scorching chemistry and hot sex. The supporting characters are well-written and nuanced enough to have their own spinoffs, and the book is every bit as cozy as it is steamy. Somehow both adorably wholesome and unbelievably hot." -- Kirkus

"This sweet, sizzling romance has paranormal elements, but they take second place to the character development. Edgar, a cis man, and Jamie, who is nonbinary transmasculine, are wonderfully realistic and delightfully perfect for each other. Readers will clamor for this unique opposites-attract novel from Parrish" -- Library Journal, Starred Review