Haunted Hearts In Moonshadow Bay

When Pia Lane inherits a crumbling Victorian mansion from a great-aunt she barely knew existed, it feels like maybe the universe finally threw her a bone. Or maybe… a ghost hovel. Welcome to Moonshadow Bay, where the fog rolls in thick, the town whispers about "the Victorian's moods," and her new fixer-upper has rules. The contractor? Grumpy, gorgeous Ben Carr. Benis her ex's former best friend, with emotional walls higher than the attic. The house? Definitely haunted. But, Pickles, Pia's black tuxedo cat, has an uncanny ability to unlock the house's secrets. With Halloween fast approaching, strange things begin to stir - flickering lights, chilling music, and a mirror with Pia's name and date of birth engraved on it. Literally. Now, with sparks flying and the past clawing its way into the present, Pia must uncover the house's moods, survive the world's weirdest renovation… and figure out if Ben's rough exterior hides a heart worth trusting. Is the house cursed? Or is it matchmaking? Get ready for some sweet small-town Halloween romance. A cozy, small-town Halloween romance with: ?? enemies-ish to lovers ??? haunted house + renovation hijinks ?? a cat named Pickles who might be immortal ??? secrets, storms, and second chances ?? and just enough spooky to keep you reading past bedtime Fans of Leighton Rae Smith, Tessa Bailey, and Gilmore Girls meets Ghost Whisperer will feel right at home in Moonshadow Bay. Perfect for readers who love Slow burn + off-limits chemistry with real tenderness Small-town communities (parades, pie drives, found family) Haunted-but-cozy houses and mirrors with opinions Low-spice romantasy with autumn magic Cats who are not ordinary (furry wizard very much included) Curl-up Halloween reads that comfort more than scare Tropes & vibes Slow burn • Found family • Forced proximity (restoration) • Off-limits/complicated pasts • He falls/She resists (and vice versa) • House as character • Gentle hauntings • Second-chance energy without ex drama on-page • Cat familiar/protector Content & comfort notes Low spice (closed door) • No gore • Light, non-graphic hauntings • HEA/HFN cozy vibes by book's end • Cat safe Series note Set in the Moonshadow Bay world. Can be enjoyed as a stand-alone; richer if you've met Pickles in the prequel Whiskers in the Fog. Look for the next seasonal novella, Pumpkin Pie Poltergeist—because in Moonshadow Bay, happily-ever-after comes with sequels.