Paranormal Romantics: Paranormal Romance Reads
I love a good romance, whether it’s a contemporary romantic comedy or a fast-paced romantasy. It all really depends on my mood! And when the air gets a little crisp, and it’s time to curl up with a hot mug of tea, I’m in the mood for a romance that’s a little more…eerie. I’m looking for flirtations, and banter, and tension, but also spirits and different dimensions and something a little otherworldly. If you are also a paranormal romantic, here are a list of paranormal romance reads that are perfect to add to your TBR.
Beautiful Creatures is a series I return to again and again. It’s a gothic fantasy set in a small, isolated southern town. Lena Duchannes is struggling to conceal her power and a curse that has haunted her family. Ethan Wate is haunted by dreams of a girl he has never met. When Lena moves into the town’s oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is drawn to her. Is it fate? Or a curse? This series start is totally atmospheric and hauntingly beautiful.
Speaking of gothic romances, I can’t talk about eerie stories without mentioning the Belladonna series. Signa is an unusual girl, and unfortunately for those around her, most meet an untimely end. She can see spirits and when she goes to live with her last remaining relatives, she’s visited by a restless spirit claiming to have been poisoned. In order to solve the mystery, Signa must form an alliance with Death, a dangerous shadow that’s often close by. And trust me when I say this, Death is kind of…well…hot. As the series continues, we’re introduced to Death’s brother Fate, we learn more about Life, and trust me, each story gets better and better. There’s now even a holiday novella, Holly for those looking for a more spirited Christmas read.
Did you really think I would leave off the ultimate paranormal romance? It’s Twilight! And Twilight is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with deluxe editions. Fall in love with the addictive, suspenseful love story between a teenage girl and a vampire that redefined romance for a generation. It’s a story of first love, of forbidden love, and of forever love. Whether your Team Edward or Team Jacob, whether you’ve never read Twilight or have read it a thousand times, this is a love story for all eternity.