The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

“The Dead Romantics” follows Florence Day, a ghostwriter for a famous romance author who no longer believes in love after a painful breakup. Florence’s life takes an unexpected turn when she is called back to her hometown to help with her family’s funeral home after her father’s sudden death. Struggling with grief and writer’s block, she encounters the ghost of her recently deceased editor, Benji Andor, who has unfinished business in the living world. As Florence helps Benji resolve his issues, she begins to rediscover her own ability to love and be loved, blending her understanding of life and death in a unique way. The novel explores themes of loss, love, and finding one’s way through grief with a touch of humor and supernatural charm.