Love At First Fright

Hardback Published on: 02/10/2025
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Love At First Fright
Sweet and cosy
A horror author and a Hollywood superstar fall in love, count me in! This was a really fun and sweet read, with your staple romance structure and a hin... READ MORE
Isobel at Worthing
Love At First Fright
Such a fun, spook-tastic seasonal treat.
El-Fassi is making a name for herself with delectably sweet, seasonal romances that feel like the step between Gilmore Girls, Halloween Town and Practical ... READ MORE
Ella-Mae at Lewes
Love At First Fright
The best spooky season vibes!
I already want to re-read this!! This was the most perfect seasonal spooky book ever! The concept drew me in straight away - she's a horror writer who's... READ MORE
Faria at Blackburn
Love At First Fright
The best spicy spooky romance!!!
I had an absolute blast with this novel. It is the perfect book to get you in the halloween spirit. Rosemary and Ellis were such a fun couple to read abo... READ MORE
Liliana at Staines
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Love At First Fright
perfect for your autumn tbr
Stop what you are doing right now and read this book. This is the perfect book and I love it with my whole heart. I read this whole book in one stint in o... READ MORE
Hannah, Waterstones Liverpool
Love At First Fright
Spooky season romance
I definitely read this in the wrong season while the sun was blaring outside! Perfect for autumn time! Follow horror writer Rosemary as her successful nove... READ MORE
Danielle at Waterstones Northallerton 675
Love At First Fright
Hauntingly brilliant
Nadia does not miss. This was amazing. I loved everything single moment and need more immediately!!!
Amy at Whiteley
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Love At First Fright
Perfect cosy and spicy autumnal romance
We follow Rosemary Shaw, a horror writer whose Victorian gothic horror novel “When the Devil Takes Hold”, is being adapted into a movie. She’s sceptical ab... READ MORE
Rachel at London - Tottenham Court Road

Synopsis

Can they write themselves a happily-ever-after before it's a wrap?

In this cosy and spicy paranormal romance from the author of Best Hex Ever, a successful horror writer whose novel is being adapted into a movie clashes with the lead actor on set in a haunted mansion.

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?

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Cornerstone
  • ISBN: 9781529929638
  • Number of pages: 368
  • Dimensions: 234 x 154 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 573g
  • Languages: English

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Love At First Fright
Unputdownable
As a successful horror writer, Rosemary knows that one of her books being optioned for film is a big step in her career, which is why it's so frustrating t... READ MORE
KatherynT
Love At First Fright
Spooky spicy sweet and so soulful
08:52 I'd like to thank NetGalley and cornerstone publishing for letting me read this amazing arc! This book has been a five star read, l adored everythi... READ MORE
Rhona Ferguson
Love At First Fright
Tension, vulnerability and desire wrapped up with spooky, gothic magic
Ellis Finch is not the man Rosemary Shaw would have cast as the romantic lead in her own adaptation—and she makes no effort to hide it. But when filming be... READ MORE
Anna Louise Kocur
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Love At First Fright
Absolutely loved it
I've been wanting to read to this book for a while, I enjoyed it so much that I read it in one sitting. I really liked Rosemary, her gift was so amazing bu... READ MORE
LauraFay
Love At First Fright
I enjoyed every moment of this one
The waiting for this book after book one was torture!! But it was WORTH the wait!!! Rosemary was such an interesting side character in book 1 and I knew sh... READ MORE
Sammy-Joe  Smith
Love At First Fright
Cozy yet spicy!
If you're someone looking for a cute autumnal read that gets SPICYYYY - this is perfect! Its so atmospheric and perfect for the Halloween season. If you're... READ MORE
Pati
Love At First Fright
Loved this book
I loved this book. The characters were interesting, the story was fantastic and the writing was perfect. There was humour and drama, plenty of emotion and... READ MORE
Laura Jane
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Love At First Fright
A charming, heartwarming paranormal romance perfect for the spooky season (minus the scares).
Love at First Fright is such a delightful blend of romance and light paranormal elements, just right for this time of year. The story is sweet, fun, and a ... READ MORE
Lauren Gudgeon
Love At First Fright
Another Excellent Paranormal Romance
Another banger from Nadia El-Fassi! This was another excellent cosy paranormal romance that I devoured in 24 hours. This book is a perfect balance of paran... READ MORE
Athena
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Love At First Fright
Review
A contradictory romance novel that feels cosy but is also full of spice! I have to admit that I did skip over most of the spicy scenes as they just wer... READ MORE
BookishSteph1
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Love At First Fright
Spooky Spice
I loved this book. Horror novelist Rosemary arrives in London to act as exec producer on the first film adaptions of her literary work. Eliss Finch is t... READ MORE
Kimberley A Proctor
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Love At First Fright
Cozy spicy spooky read
This was a nice, almost cozy story which sets a bit a mood for spooky season but I had expected a bit more in terms of ghosts and Rosemary’s ability seeing... READ MORE
Elisa
Love At First Fright
Enjoyable
There was so much I loved in this book. Yes it’s a romance but the romance was bottom of a long list. First up, the main character was awesome. She was an ... READ MORE
Jennifer Charlton
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Love At First Fright
Disappointing & Cliche
With its seasonally apt title and a visually striking cover, Love at First Fright immediately caught my attention as a promising autumnal read. I was fortu... READ MORE
Thebookishbiblio
Love At First Fright
I really liked this cosy romance with paranormal elements
REVIEW cw: brief mentions of misogyny and cancer, anxiety, mentions of queerphobia, blackmail Rosemary, a successful horror author, has a secret: she ... READ MORE
AlisAdventuresInLiterature
Love At First Fright
A scrumptious spooky and spicy treat that’s perfect cosy autumnal read
Love A First Fright delivers a sweet, cosy paranormal fantasy story returning us to the world of Best Hex Ever (with cameos!). I’m biting my tongue in frus... READ MORE
Mae Scotland
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Love At First Fright
Love and Horror go together - who knew!?!?!?!
It's spooky season and what could be better than a book steeped in ghosts, horror movies and diversity! This book is unabashedly a queer/bi paranormal r... READ MORE
nicola brooks