Since he was a teen, Edgar Lovejoy has seen ghosts, often when he's least expecting them. They terrify him, and it's made going to big public places really difficult, especially in a city with as much history as New Orleans. But when his coworkers do convince him to do a bit of socializing at a club, he's captivated by nonbinary burlesque performer Jamie. Jamie, who, when not dancing at the burlesque, is a horror connoisseur and full-time haunted house designer. Despite their vastly different feelings toward the supernatural, they can't deny their attraction to one another.
Jamie and Edgar make for an unusual pair, but somehow it works incredibly well. Jamie offers the strength and kindness that helps Edgar come to terms with his fears and anxieties, while Edgar is able to provide the supportive friends and family that Jamie deserves. My one quibble is that even though Edgar admits that he should probably see a therapist, the comment is pretty much tossed aside, as this relationship has fixed all his anxieties. I love to see people grow in romance novels as individuals, not just as co-dependent friends/lovers, and by implying that this relationship fixes everything, it makes me as a reader doubt the longevity. However, that doesn't detract from a lovely story, perfect for reading during spooky season.
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