MixedLove at first fright. It's just okay. I don't want to say it's bad. It's just not my style. I don't like a lot of romance.
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Love at First Fright (2025)
Others: Leaning negative 'El-Fassi is the master of cosy spice' Brigitte Knightley, internationally bestselling author In this cosy and spicy paranormal romance, a successful horror author whose novel is being adapted into a movie clashes with the actor cast as the male lead, all in a spooky mansion filled with ghosts, from the author of Best Hex Ever. Rosemary is a successful horror author with a secret: she can see ghosts. So when the set of her hit novel’s film adaptation turns out to be a haunted countryside manor, she’s unfazed. What she’s less prepared for is the maddeningly handsome, completely miscast actor playing her leading man. Ellis is a Hollywood heartthrob tired of his action-hero persona. Instead, he dreams of being a serious actor, and having free time to spend gardening with his dog. Landing the lead in a historical horror movie is his chance to start fresh… until he discovers the author tried to have him replaced. But as filming progresses, and the manor's ghosts make their presence known, the chemistry between Rosemary and Ellis becomes undeniable. With secrets being spilled, sparks flying, and spirits stirring up trouble, can they face their demons and write themselves a happily-ever-after before it's a wrap?
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MixedI loved everything about this book except the book. I just had a hard time connecting with the characters.
MixedAnd I will say, is this book good? No. It's particularly poorly written, very show don't tell. However, extremely easy to read. ... it wasn't very good, but I did have a good time.