Romantic comedies are arguably one of the most popular genres out there, if bestseller lists and social media are to be believed anyway. But have you had the opportunity to add some paranormal rom-coms to your shelves?
These romantic romps into the occult can make for a fun, fresh take on classic situational rom-coms, with additions of magic and magical creatures making these tales that much riper for the shenanigans that make these comedies such enjoyable reads. If you’re in the market for new titles to include in your 2023 TBR – as well as some upcoming releases to look forward to – we’ve got the paranormal rom-coms you’ve been looking for.
10. Not The Witch You Wed by April Hunt & April Asher
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A little fake dating, a little tension, and a lot of magical mishaps are at the center of the first installment of the Supernatural Singles series. A witch who cannot get her magic to work teams up with a wolf shifter to get their families off their backs about settling down. Violet Maxwell and Lincoln Thorne aren’t about to let their history with one another stand in the way of their goals, but they’ll have to battle old feelings as well as new, and decide once and for all if they can leave the past in the past.
Not The Witch You Wed is the perfect fun and flirty read if you’re looking for a little magic in your reading time. If you’re looking for more of the same out to the second Supernatural Singles story, Not Your Ex’s Hexes, featuring Violet’s sister Rose.
9. My Roommate Is A Vampire by Jenna Levine (Publish Date: August 29, 2023)
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Vampires may not have yet come back around to full popularity (YET… we’re definitely headed that way) but that doesn’t mean that this upcoming debut rom-com doesn’t sound like an absolute delight. If you enjoy paranormal rom-coms with a more real-world element to them, My Roommate Is A Vampire may be a perfect fit for you. Struggling artist Cassie is desperate to find a new living situation before she’s evicted.
Luckily, she’s just stumbled upon a listing for a gorgeous apartment that comes with an equally gorgeous roommate: Frederick J. Fitzwilliam. Erudite, sweet, and only comes out at night. Well, maybe he works nights. And maybe the blood in his fridge isn’t what Cassie thinks it is…
8. A Witch’s Guide To Fake Dating A Demon by Sarah Hawley
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Mariel Spark has quite the destiny set up for herself. Not that she’s really interested in fulfilling it. She’s prophesied to be the most powerful witch in generations, Marial would prefer to spend her time out of the spotlight and doing decidedly non-magical things. When a baking spell goes horribly wrong and inadvertently summons a demon, Mariel scrambles to hide the truth of her error from her mother.
Her solution: blurt out that she’s dating the formerly all-powerful demon working to rebuild his sullied reputation. And it just so happens that there might be more to Ozroth than meets the eye. This is the first novel in Hawley’s Glimmer Falls series, with its sequel A Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch, set for publication on November 28th of this year.
7. The Dead Romantics by Ashley Potson
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Florence Day is a romance ghostwriter who doesn’t believe in love. After a traumatic breakup leaves her jaded, she’s experiencing the sort of writer’s block that’s bound to get her fired. When her father passes away, Florence is forced to return to the town that always made her feel like an outcast.
If all of these things weren’t bad enough, her frustrating and handsome editor shows up at the funeral parlour one day. Turns out, he has a good reason to be there-he’s dead. Florence will have to help him with his unfinished business and face her own in the process if she wants to find her way back to herself.
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6. This Spells Disaster by Tori Anne Martin (Publish Date: September 12, 2023)
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Morgan Greenwood may be a witch, but she’s a mess. No really, she’s said so herself. Case in point: her cool, smart, and talented crush Rory Sandler actually agreed to fake date her, and their chemistry is making Morgan think that maybe there is something real brewing between them. That is, until she begins to suspect that the relaxation potion she made for Rory might actually have been a love potion instead-whoops. Paranormal rom-coms get a queer spin in this upcoming novel guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish.
5. Bad Luck Charm by Julie Johnson
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Gwen Goode is used to the strange and unusual. As the owner of an occult shop in downtown Salem Massachusetts, she’ thinks she’s seen it all. Until one day, when she finds an animal sacrifice on her shop’s doorstep. Is it a warning of something more nefarious to come? Enter Graham Graves, PI, police consultant, and the last person who wants to be protecting Gwen from whatever other danger may be lurking around the corner. This enemies-to-lovers romp adds mystery to its magic to keep readers guessing!
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4. What The Hex by Alexis Daria
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Sometimes we don’t have time for a whole novel, we’re not in the mood, or we simply want to dip our toes into a new genre. Luckily, paranormal rom-coms have you covered on that front as well. Catalina Cartagena returns to her secret magical home of Isla Bruja to attend her sisters’ wedding.
The downside? Her soon-to-be brother in-laws’ brother is her former school rival. The other downside? Said soon-to-be brother-in-law is possessed by a demon, and has cast a glamour over her entire family. Catalina has no choice but to join forces with her arch-nemesis before it’s too late.
3. Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne
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If you’ve ever wanted your paranormal rom-coms to have more reanimated hot men, look no further. Victor Frankenstein’s young, sheltered sister Angelika sets out to recreate her brothers’ experiments and make build herself a suitor. Things quickly go awry, and she’s instead dragged into a madcap adventure to retrace the identity of her reanimated beau. This story is a fun new take on the Frankenstein tale for anyone looking for a light foray into the world of monsters.
2. Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan (Publish Date: November 14, 2023)
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Riley Rhodes is working diligently to legitimize her family’s business as curse breakers when she’s hired to help with a situation at a Scottish castle. But in order to pull it off, she’ll have to go head to head with archaeologist Clark Edgeware, who refuses to be fooled by Riley’s supposed abilities. As they’re pitted against one another over and over again, they both soon realize that the only thing stronger than the curse is their chemistry.
1. In Charm’s Way by Lana Harper (Publish Date: August 22, 2023)
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A witch who’s still trying to regain her lost memory accidentally casts a spell that attracts all forms of malevolent entities to her small town in this upcoming addition to the world of paranormal rom-coms. Delilah Harlow wasn’t trying to make herself into a magnet for all things evil, but here we are. Luckily, she’ll have help from gorgeous monster hunter and half-fae Catriona Quinn, to help her rid Thistle Grove of the creatures before it’s too late. And if they get closer as they work together? That might not be so bad after all…
Paranormal rom-coms can act as a fun respite from more serious material, and a little magic to your day. They offer a fun, flirty respite for any reader who’s looking for a combination of magic and romance.
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