Grim Tidings: A Novel

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author B.K. Borison comes a new whimsical, haunting romance. When a runaway grim reaper tries to save a life, she clashes with a skeptical Guardian, forcing them to form an unlikely partnership beyond the grave.

Darcy Moore is tired of death. Which would be fine and good ... if she wasn’t a Grim Reaper. Determined to outrun her designation as the villain, Darcy decides she won’t be dragging her next assignment to the underworld. She’ll be saving him instead.

Unfortunately for Darcy, there’s a complication in her plan. Guardian Angel Gabriel Aetos doesn’t tolerate threats to his little corner of the world, and a Grim Reaper showing up at his bar is as deadly as it gets. But when he realizes Darcy is not as she seems, Gabriel must decide if he can trust his growing feelings or hold on to his long-standing grudge.

But magic doesn’t come without consequences. And the Department of Hauntings & Spirits will eventually come calling for their missing Reaper.

A spooky yet simmering enemies-to-lovers tale to keep you warm this fall.

Tropes:

• Enemies to Lovers

• Angel x Reaper

• Grumpy x grumpy

• Guy who likes everyone except her

• Death but make it corporate

• Star-crossed lovers

• Changing your fate

NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author B.K. Borison writes cozy, contemporary romances featuring emotionally vulnerable characters and swoon-worthy settings. When she’s not daydreaming about fictional characters doing fictional things, she’s at home with her family, more than likely buying books she doesn’t have room for.

"Good Spirits is an absolute knockout. A new Borison book feels like coming home in the best way. She's truly in a league of her own." - Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Icebreaker

“Good Spirits is holiday romance perfection, with BK Borison's trademark mix of witty banter, a cozy setting that feels like being wrapped up in the warmest blanket, and a love story that makes you want to scream into a pillow, all of it topped with a bow of pure, undiluted magic. Borison is a gift to romance readers, and fully in a league of her own.” - Jessica Joyce, USA Today Bestselling author of The Ex Vows

"Reading B.K. Borison's books is like snuggling with a golden, shimmering sunset." - Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"Good Spirits is the most wonderful read of the year. Sweet, people pleaser, Harriet is beyond charming, grumpy ghost of Christmas past, Nolan is irresistible, and their page turning story had me hanging on every word. The twists, the turns, the candy canes - it’s a magical book by every definition of the word, I’m completely obsessed and hope you find it in your stocking this Christmas. Fresh, fun and original, B.K. Borison can do no wrong" - Lindsey Kelk, Author of The Christmas Wish

" An emotional and lightly magical holiday romance from Borison (First-Time Caller) that’s perfect for readers who enjoyed Ashley Poston’s The Seven Year Slip or Laurie Gilmore’s The Christmas Tree Farm." - Library Journal

"BK Borison has a talent for seeing what makes life special and weaving those details into one magical book. Good Spirits brings us a clever, funny, and enchanting world that perfectly captures the wholesome spirit of the holidays. This love story is for the true romantics at heart." - Julie Olivia, author of If It Makes you Happy

“Good Spirits is a masterpiece. Borison has delivered a romance unlike any other, brimming with magic and whimsy that will charm even the most skeptical amongst us. If you’re hoping to find a book that escapes beyond its pages to fill up your heart as well as your imagination, look no further. The story itself is perfectly fantastical but Harriet and Nolan are both grounded in reality by dialogue filled with flirtatious banter, rich inner-worlds, emotional depth and insights into the human experience. I will be rereading this whenever I need an escape, any time of the year.” - Hannah Bonam-Young, USA TODAY bestselling author of Out on a Limb

“B.K. Borison does it again, blending the spirit of Christmas (literally) with exquisite romantic tension and quippy humor. Warm and cozy, with an undercurrent of heartfelt emotion, Good Spirits is a great read to get you into the holiday spirit.” - Alexis Daria, bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola

"Good Spirits sparkles with everything I love best about B.K.’s writing—clever and witty, heartachingly tender and decadently hot. This holiday romance is pure magic." - Chloe Liese, USA Today bestselling author of Two Wrongs Make a Right

"My first B.K. Borison book and most certainly not my last! Borison effortlessly crafts a sweet holiday romance that makes you want to curl up by the fireplace and spend the entire evening (or night) reading. Heartwarming, hopeful, and inspiring, this book will have your heart aching in the best way. A true testament to how love is the most powerful magic of all." - A.T. Qureshi, author of The Baby Dragon Café

"This story is tender in all the right ways. It’s magical in the quiet moments, and unexpectedly funny when you need it most. All the softest parts of me lit up, then split wide open. Shiny. Glittery. Golden. I could read it a dozen times." - Ki Stephens, Author of Spring Tide

"Good Spirits is everything I want in a Christmas romance—the warmth, the sweetness, the pining. I felt the holiday magic right down to my toes. Better than a million peppermint mochas and all the wool scarves in the universe, and an absolute must-read for your Christmas season." - Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today Bestselling author of Not Safe for Work

"B.K. Borison has taken grumpy/sunshine to the max with Good Spirits, and I am so here for it. Nolan is the hundred-year-old, grumpy ghost I didn’t know I needed, but I totally did. And Harriet is so damn sweet she keeps her pockets stuffed full of candy canes. It’s a match made in heaven! But at its heart, this story is about broken people finding happiness, about waiting and longing, it’s about soulmates and about the unlikely magic of falling in love. It’s the perfect romance." - Laurie Gilmore, New York Times bestselling author

“Effectively employing a wealth of wit and whimsy, Borison works a bit of holiday magic in crafting this thoroughly satisfying romance that reads like a merry mash-up of A Christmas Carol and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, imbued by enough sensual heat to keep readers warm and toasty all season long.” - Booklist

"No one combines whimsy, humor, and heat as perfectly as B.K. Borison does. She’s the queen of heartfelt, magical, yearning romance, and I am endlessly grateful for the delightful stories she shares with us." - Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"Magical, creative, and clever, Grim Tidings is now required reading for romance lovers. B.K. Borison expertly crafts a true enemies to lovers story with stakes that feel real and heartbreaking. And whether it’s the cozy seaside town or the endless Department offices, each description is lush and captivating. Prepare to have this be your top read of the year.” - Julie Olivia, USA Today Bestselling author of If It Makes You Happy

“Grim Tidings is utterly enchanting, filled with magic, gorgeous writing and electric banter. This is a standout romance that made me swoon left and right, and one I’ll come back to again and again.” - Isabel Ibañez, USA Today bestselling author of Graceless Heart