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My Inherited House Might be Haunted
Rhett’s inheritance of the gorgeous Victorian house was expected. What was not expected:
Two familiars
A house full of ghosts
Magic powers?!
A new boyfriend, maybe, possibly, please and thank you.
Now if he could just figure out how to handle everything, life would be peachy.
Tags: Ghosts, multiracial romance, familiars, Insta Love, Haunted House, Magic Realism, Mythical Creatures, HEA, everyone wants a Brownie, all the magic, technomage, cat distribution system at work, oh look a puppy!, honestly the whole story is just fluff
Two familiars
A house full of ghosts
Magic powers?!
A new boyfriend, maybe, possibly, please and thank you.
Now if he could just figure out how to handle everything, life would be peachy.
Tags: Ghosts, multiracial romance, familiars, Insta Love, Haunted House, Magic Realism, Mythical Creatures, HEA, everyone wants a Brownie, all the magic, technomage, cat distribution system at work, oh look a puppy!, honestly the whole story is just fluff
114 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 24, 2025
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A.J. Sherwood
80 books2,004 followersAJ Sherwood believes in happily ever afters, magic, dragons, good men, and dark chocolate. She often dreams at night of delectable men doing sexy things with each other. In between writing multiple books (often at the same time) she pets her cats, plays with her dogs, and attempts insane things like aerial yoga.
She currently resides in Tennessee with aforementioned cats, dogs, and her editor/best friend/sister/partner in crime.
She currently resides in Tennessee with aforementioned cats, dogs, and her editor/best friend/sister/partner in crime.
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January 4, 2026
We’ll paint our little house in white and baby blue, we’ll have the neighbors stop and stare / Through stained glass windows of the chapel where they loom, because our sanity’s rare (Domestic Architecture – Valiant Vermin).
You know, I think we give too much shit to horror movie protagonists for the way they always manage to make the dumbest decisions in the face of mortal danger. Seriously, they make an art of it! Always constantly pausing to look back at the person chasing them, how they slip and slide all over the place (as shown beautifully at the end of Pearl), splitting up to remove their numerical advantage, and the way they just straight up never leave the house when they know for a fact that the house is haunted. Well, I'm here to tell you that I probably wouldn't act much differently, and I'd wager that many people would secretly be the same. I’m just saying, even when a movie doesn’t go out of its way to justify the stupidity of the characters, I've never needed too much of an explanation as to why someone isn’t acting like a certified action hero the moment they’re thrown straight into the midst of danger. I mean, I’ve never needed the motivation of being chased by an axe murderer to do dumb shit, so maybe we should commend the fact that horror movie folks are able to even get as far as they usually do! And as for the “not moving immediately when they know their new house is haunted” thing? Yeah well, have you seen how expensive houses are!? I don’t care if the ghosts try to get all Paranormal Activity with it by slamming my drawers or throwing my clothes across the room, my ass isn't moving! Besides, what if it’s a Sinister situation, and moving is exactly what the Babadook looking ass monster wants me to do!? What about then, huh!?!? There are too many variables, and I just think we should give horror movie protagonists some slack for not understanding that they’re smack dab in the middle of a horror movie, a genre that literally needs to justify putting its cast of characters in the worst possible situations known to man in order to entertain us! Anyway, that’s what leads me to My Inherited House Might be Haunted by A.J. Sherwood; a writer I’ve come to understand as the “cozy, quirky, cute” author who gives all of us our daily fix of “early in the morning, Sunday comic” prose. That’s not an insult at all, mind you, because not every book, queer ones especially, needs to be the most harrowing tale about survival and perseverance, sometimes it’s important for us to have the kinds of cute love stories that are only here to reset our brains after a long day. So yeah, in typical modern manga naming conventions, you’d think this book is giving away all of its tricks in the title, but I thought it was interesting how the “haunted house” aspect is only about the third most important thing about this story. In fact, even though the ghosts haunting Rhett's sick ass new house play an important part in the climax of the novel, I think you would be easily forgiven for forgetting that this is technically a haunted house movie all together!
I guess all this preamble is a way of trying to justify the fact that I went into My Inherited House Might be Haunted thinking it would be a Casper type of deal where there's an awkward quasi-romance between a living human person and a ghost… wait, maybe iZombie is a better comparison? I’ve never seen it, but it always looked quirky and alt in a way that this book reminds me of. Anyway, what we get instead is actually a rather cut-and-dry cozy-cute romance between a guy who just so happens to have inherited a house housing ghosts and a shop owner who just so happens to be a witch. Yeah, I thought the random inclusion of magic not only existing in this book's universe, but also being a well-known aspect to the world was a tad odd as well. And even though I should probably be mad that this book took a hard turn away from a narrative that would have probably been more interesting, I have to admit that I was a little relieved that this book was a bit more cookie cutter in its story conventions. The ghost thing used as a metaphor for stagnation and unresolved trauma isn't really a theme that carries emotional weight with me as much as it used to (I've seen all the Conjuring movies, and I can't say that they've ever affected me on a deeper emotional, so I think I'm mostly over it), so for this book to just forgo all of that in lieu of something more traditionally vanilla was the best case scenario in my opinion. And who knows, maybe I just don’t have the bandwidth at the moment to deal with a devastating queer love story about grief and learning to let go as if I were reading an early on Adam Silvera book (you know, when he was good). But nah, A.J. Sherwood has their own little niche, and I think this book was all the better for them having stuck to it. Besides, I thought it was cool how almost everything in this book was deceptive; from how the “graphic design is my passion” ass cover hides My Inherited House Might be Haunted's low key, nice little romance set in a Stardew Valley-esque idyllic small town, to the fact that despite heavily dealing in death and passing on, there’s nothing to be found here but a hopeful easy breezy romance that warms the spirit! So yeah, even though this book’s writing style is very much on the millennial core, Life Is Strange, “awesomesauce” side of quirky, I still enjoyed it because the honest truth is that I’d much rather read a book that embraces the cringe™ than something that’s too insecure about how its perceived to where it just ends up being a heaping helping of nothing anyway… a nothingburger, if you will. So is this the best book ever? No, of course not, but it has what most others don’t; the gall to be as unabashed in how it wears its heart on its sleeve in an age where everything has to be as cynical and self-aware as possible in order to to capture an audience. I just think that’s awesomesauce, don’t you?
“I must marry this man just so I could lay hands on his library.”
You know, I think we give too much shit to horror movie protagonists for the way they always manage to make the dumbest decisions in the face of mortal danger. Seriously, they make an art of it! Always constantly pausing to look back at the person chasing them, how they slip and slide all over the place (as shown beautifully at the end of Pearl), splitting up to remove their numerical advantage, and the way they just straight up never leave the house when they know for a fact that the house is haunted. Well, I'm here to tell you that I probably wouldn't act much differently, and I'd wager that many people would secretly be the same. I’m just saying, even when a movie doesn’t go out of its way to justify the stupidity of the characters, I've never needed too much of an explanation as to why someone isn’t acting like a certified action hero the moment they’re thrown straight into the midst of danger. I mean, I’ve never needed the motivation of being chased by an axe murderer to do dumb shit, so maybe we should commend the fact that horror movie folks are able to even get as far as they usually do! And as for the “not moving immediately when they know their new house is haunted” thing? Yeah well, have you seen how expensive houses are!? I don’t care if the ghosts try to get all Paranormal Activity with it by slamming my drawers or throwing my clothes across the room, my ass isn't moving! Besides, what if it’s a Sinister situation, and moving is exactly what the Babadook looking ass monster wants me to do!? What about then, huh!?!? There are too many variables, and I just think we should give horror movie protagonists some slack for not understanding that they’re smack dab in the middle of a horror movie, a genre that literally needs to justify putting its cast of characters in the worst possible situations known to man in order to entertain us! Anyway, that’s what leads me to My Inherited House Might be Haunted by A.J. Sherwood; a writer I’ve come to understand as the “cozy, quirky, cute” author who gives all of us our daily fix of “early in the morning, Sunday comic” prose. That’s not an insult at all, mind you, because not every book, queer ones especially, needs to be the most harrowing tale about survival and perseverance, sometimes it’s important for us to have the kinds of cute love stories that are only here to reset our brains after a long day. So yeah, in typical modern manga naming conventions, you’d think this book is giving away all of its tricks in the title, but I thought it was interesting how the “haunted house” aspect is only about the third most important thing about this story. In fact, even though the ghosts haunting Rhett's sick ass new house play an important part in the climax of the novel, I think you would be easily forgiven for forgetting that this is technically a haunted house movie all together!
I guess all this preamble is a way of trying to justify the fact that I went into My Inherited House Might be Haunted thinking it would be a Casper type of deal where there's an awkward quasi-romance between a living human person and a ghost… wait, maybe iZombie is a better comparison? I’ve never seen it, but it always looked quirky and alt in a way that this book reminds me of. Anyway, what we get instead is actually a rather cut-and-dry cozy-cute romance between a guy who just so happens to have inherited a house housing ghosts and a shop owner who just so happens to be a witch. Yeah, I thought the random inclusion of magic not only existing in this book's universe, but also being a well-known aspect to the world was a tad odd as well. And even though I should probably be mad that this book took a hard turn away from a narrative that would have probably been more interesting, I have to admit that I was a little relieved that this book was a bit more cookie cutter in its story conventions. The ghost thing used as a metaphor for stagnation and unresolved trauma isn't really a theme that carries emotional weight with me as much as it used to (I've seen all the Conjuring movies, and I can't say that they've ever affected me on a deeper emotional, so I think I'm mostly over it), so for this book to just forgo all of that in lieu of something more traditionally vanilla was the best case scenario in my opinion. And who knows, maybe I just don’t have the bandwidth at the moment to deal with a devastating queer love story about grief and learning to let go as if I were reading an early on Adam Silvera book (you know, when he was good). But nah, A.J. Sherwood has their own little niche, and I think this book was all the better for them having stuck to it. Besides, I thought it was cool how almost everything in this book was deceptive; from how the “graphic design is my passion” ass cover hides My Inherited House Might be Haunted's low key, nice little romance set in a Stardew Valley-esque idyllic small town, to the fact that despite heavily dealing in death and passing on, there’s nothing to be found here but a hopeful easy breezy romance that warms the spirit! So yeah, even though this book’s writing style is very much on the millennial core, Life Is Strange, “awesomesauce” side of quirky, I still enjoyed it because the honest truth is that I’d much rather read a book that embraces the cringe™ than something that’s too insecure about how its perceived to where it just ends up being a heaping helping of nothing anyway… a nothingburger, if you will. So is this the best book ever? No, of course not, but it has what most others don’t; the gall to be as unabashed in how it wears its heart on its sleeve in an age where everything has to be as cynical and self-aware as possible in order to to capture an audience. I just think that’s awesomesauce, don’t you?
“I must marry this man just so I could lay hands on his library.”
January 3, 2026
4.5 stars. Audiobook. Lovely little paranormal novella, quick and sweet and light. Witches, yay!
Magic, witches, inherited house, m/m, light spice, low/no drama, low/no angst, HFN.
Magic, witches, inherited house, m/m, light spice, low/no drama, low/no angst, HFN.
January 23, 2025
My Inherited House Might be Haunted is the story of Rhett a guy who thinks he's human and Calix a witch. I loved these two so much. We also get a cute cat and dog plus some magical creatures. I love all AJ Sherwood's stories so much. The chemistry between the guys is perfect. I love the humor that is in the story. This is just a fun read. I would definitely recommend this book.
July 21, 2025
My Inherited House Might be Haunted is another fun read by A.J. Sherwood. The book has interesting characters, a fun story, and cute creatures, what more can you ask for? Overall it was a good read, but it was too short as I wanted more story to read. Highly recommended.
April 21, 2025
Sugary fluff
February 1, 2025
This is such fluff and cuteness.
April 7, 2025
This started off strong, interesting. And then dissolved pretty quickly into something completely OTT and cringe at parts.
Mostly, once Rhett and Calix started dating and when Calix's mother came to help out with the ghosts. It's so awkward with the "sex up" bit, how the mom reacts/talks to them.
Mom ahemed. "Boys. Not now. You can fuck each other senseless later.
Rhett winked at me and then focused.
Calix is also a bit too try-hard when talking about himself to both his mother and sister and it isn't cute or funny. There were definitely some cute and funny parts here, though. I also really appreciated how there was no family drama, especially on Rhett's side where there often is when stepfamily is involved, let alone when there's a death in the family. It's handled well and they all communicate with each other on a regular basis which I thought was sweet. I liked what the aunt was doing for the ghosts, too. Loved the Brownies as well as the familiars.
Rhett's black cat was on the window bench, where she had one paw curled around the Brownie and was giving it a tongue bath. The Brownie did not look the least bit alarmed about this, but rather was leaning shamelessly into the cat with their eyes at half mast, like it was some kind of wet massage.
The familiars. It was definitely a different take, with them going to the vet. Normally, them being magical creatures, that isn't mentioned/needed. I liked how it showed good pet care with getting them vaccinated, microchipped and overall checked out. I also thought it was a good move on the author's part, to keep the vet visit brief as well as the terminology, especially since it seemed like some of the knowledge may be lacking. However, I also work in the field so am probably a bit harsher than should maybe warrant...? IV fluids go intravenous; therefore, you don't see humps on the back. The humps are from SQ (subcutaneous) fluids which are under the skin and slowly go down as the fluids are absorbed.
Overall, cute and fluffy piece that started off decent and then went missing.
"So three solid meals a day and its own place. Is that all? Oh, and can you tell gender?"
"Yes, that's all. And you can by asking."
Mostly, once Rhett and Calix started dating and when Calix's mother came to help out with the ghosts. It's so awkward with the "sex up" bit, how the mom reacts/talks to them.
Mom ahemed. "Boys. Not now. You can fuck each other senseless later.
Rhett winked at me and then focused.
Calix is also a bit too try-hard when talking about himself to both his mother and sister and it isn't cute or funny. There were definitely some cute and funny parts here, though. I also really appreciated how there was no family drama, especially on Rhett's side where there often is when stepfamily is involved, let alone when there's a death in the family. It's handled well and they all communicate with each other on a regular basis which I thought was sweet. I liked what the aunt was doing for the ghosts, too. Loved the Brownies as well as the familiars.
Rhett's black cat was on the window bench, where she had one paw curled around the Brownie and was giving it a tongue bath. The Brownie did not look the least bit alarmed about this, but rather was leaning shamelessly into the cat with their eyes at half mast, like it was some kind of wet massage.
The familiars. It was definitely a different take, with them going to the vet. Normally, them being magical creatures, that isn't mentioned/needed. I liked how it showed good pet care with getting them vaccinated, microchipped and overall checked out. I also thought it was a good move on the author's part, to keep the vet visit brief as well as the terminology, especially since it seemed like some of the knowledge may be lacking. However, I also work in the field so am probably a bit harsher than should maybe warrant...? IV fluids go intravenous; therefore, you don't see humps on the back. The humps are from SQ (subcutaneous) fluids which are under the skin and slowly go down as the fluids are absorbed.
Overall, cute and fluffy piece that started off decent and then went missing.
"So three solid meals a day and its own place. Is that all? Oh, and can you tell gender?"
"Yes, that's all. And you can by asking."
February 9, 2025
I loved it very much. My only point of criticism?
I could have read so many more pages about Rhett, Calix and all of them. 114 pages were simply too short 🥲😂🥰❤️
I could have read so many more pages about Rhett, Calix and all of them. 114 pages were simply too short 🥲😂🥰❤️
March 2, 2025
I don't know how I feel about this one. It was cute, but everything was solved so easily there wasn't much tension or development when it came to the plot. Problems were solved as soon as they came up and the people needed to do so were all conveniently there to solve them. So while the story wasn't bad by any means, it was kind of bland for me.
Maybe for someone looking for a book with just sweet and no drama they might like it, but it was missing something for me
Maybe for someone looking for a book with just sweet and no drama they might like it, but it was missing something for me
January 25, 2025
fluffy romance with witchy love and cute paranormal creatures
Rating: 3.5🌈
My Inherited House Might be Haunted by AJ Sherwood is a cute, no angst paranormal romance. It originally came about as a serialized story on the author’s Patreon site but has been updated and expanded.
The characters are adorable, there’s a inherited haunted house, along with ghosts (a family of ghosts which we never meet unfortunately), brownies, witches everywhere!
There’s so many interesting elements here pack together for a short story. Especially the familiars , a cat and puppy, that these characters never get fully developed into their elements. They are familiars in name only because they’re recognized by others as such. But do they talk or do things that we think of as being something familiars do? No. They do things that our cats and dogs do just as adorably mostly.
The romantic relationship is fast and the book length just doesn’t leave them much time for development of magical skills, new knowledge of how magic works, or other relationship areas. But the characters, Rhett and Calix and Calix’s family are so interesting that this story makes me wish for a sequel or expanded version.
Read My Inherited House Might be Haunted by AJ Sherwood for a delightful instant love paranormal tale!
Copyright © 2025 by AJ Sherwood, originally published on Patreon
Adorable Cover by Katie Griffin
Rating: 3.5🌈
My Inherited House Might be Haunted by AJ Sherwood is a cute, no angst paranormal romance. It originally came about as a serialized story on the author’s Patreon site but has been updated and expanded.
The characters are adorable, there’s a inherited haunted house, along with ghosts (a family of ghosts which we never meet unfortunately), brownies, witches everywhere!
There’s so many interesting elements here pack together for a short story. Especially the familiars , a cat and puppy, that these characters never get fully developed into their elements. They are familiars in name only because they’re recognized by others as such. But do they talk or do things that we think of as being something familiars do? No. They do things that our cats and dogs do just as adorably mostly.
The romantic relationship is fast and the book length just doesn’t leave them much time for development of magical skills, new knowledge of how magic works, or other relationship areas. But the characters, Rhett and Calix and Calix’s family are so interesting that this story makes me wish for a sequel or expanded version.
Read My Inherited House Might be Haunted by AJ Sherwood for a delightful instant love paranormal tale!
Copyright © 2025 by AJ Sherwood, originally published on Patreon
Adorable Cover by Katie Griffin
August 29, 2025
After reading the author's other works ("How I stole the princess's white Knight and turned him to villainy"), I was desperate for similar crack stories.
This book wasn't bad at all, but definitely not comparable to the villainy series. I didn't really connect with the characters, and the story feels unfinished? But maybe there's a sequel in the works. Idk.
Definitely not what I was looking for rn, though
This book wasn't bad at all, but definitely not comparable to the villainy series. I didn't really connect with the characters, and the story feels unfinished? But maybe there's a sequel in the works. Idk.
Definitely not what I was looking for rn, though
June 4, 2025
2.5
It was fluffy. It was short. It was forgettable.
Sorry, but I consume such a huge amount of books, this one just won't survive in my memory bank.
It was good enough, but stood out very little in any way, so my over-all rating can't go higher.
If you're looking for something short and sweet though: This is a fine quick-fix!
It was fluffy. It was short. It was forgettable.
Sorry, but I consume such a huge amount of books, this one just won't survive in my memory bank.
It was good enough, but stood out very little in any way, so my over-all rating can't go higher.
If you're looking for something short and sweet though: This is a fine quick-fix!
January 24, 2025
Sweet!
As usual, I find a great short story and wish it was bigger. Don't get me wrong - its perfectly complete and just right ( but it left me greedy for more). Thanks to AJ for a lovely morning!
As usual, I find a great short story and wish it was bigger. Don't get me wrong - its perfectly complete and just right ( but it left me greedy for more). Thanks to AJ for a lovely morning!
January 24, 2025
Great short read with all that you could wish from this author.
January 29, 2025
Jan 2025
Kindle edition
Read for a group challenge week 3. It was short fluff with zero angst or issues. Rhett loses his family, inheriting a house that is haunted, a coven, knowledge that he is a witch, two familiars, cleaning staff and a boyfriend. HEA to the extreme.
Kindle edition
Read for a group challenge week 3. It was short fluff with zero angst or issues. Rhett loses his family, inheriting a house that is haunted, a coven, knowledge that he is a witch, two familiars, cleaning staff and a boyfriend. HEA to the extreme.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 6, 2025
Fucking adorable. 5/5. I sincerely wish it had been longer, or had more coming… something.
September 25, 2025
This was cute
January 26, 2025
Fluffy and sweet. Loved the characters too but wished it was longer 🙃
January 22, 2025
Sweet, fun swift read.
I would love to see more of the two main characters !
I would love to see more of the two main characters !
February 16, 2025
This was…not a book? It felt like a half formed idea that never really went anywhere. The characters were carbon copies of most characters AJ Sherwood writes (I’m ready for some variety, there), the plot was…not really there? So much info dumping in the form of wiser characters telling Rhett things about himself (!) and his house and his aunt. A constant stream of tell tell tell with absolutely no show. And I didn’t feel any chemistry between the characters who were so similar (personality) that it got annoying fast. Also, the way this was written was very teeny, the language used felt (and I’m aware of the irony in using this word after complaining but) cringe.
I’m just really glad this was on KU because I’d have been really annoyed if I’d paid for this. The actual story did not live up to the blurb.
I’m just really glad this was on KU because I’d have been really annoyed if I’d paid for this. The actual story did not live up to the blurb.
February 14, 2025
I was able to read this early via the author's Patreon.
January 26, 2025
It's.... short
I liked the characters, but... this feels like a prequel. There really isn't any conflict. The two guys know and like each other, then just get together. There are ghosts in the house, which is sort of a problem, but the solution comes effortlessly. This is more a slice of life or fantasy than a story
I liked the characters, but... this feels like a prequel. There really isn't any conflict. The two guys know and like each other, then just get together. There are ghosts in the house, which is sort of a problem, but the solution comes effortlessly. This is more a slice of life or fantasy than a story
February 11, 2025
I love Sherwood, but this one did absolutely nothing for me--for me, it's barely a 3, and I only finished it because it was so short, and it was masterful at lulling me to sleep at night. That this 2+ hour read took me 2 weeks to finish is telling.
I find it very frustrating that so many of my favorite authors are turning out silly fluff stories.
I find it very frustrating that so many of my favorite authors are turning out silly fluff stories.
January 25, 2025
When you have too many books to choose from, naturally, you pick a novella that just came out today. Here's AJ Sherwood's "My Inherited House Might Be Haunted."
["Rhett’s inheritance of the gorgeous Victorian house was expected. What was not expected:
Two familiars
A house full of ghosts
Magic powers?!
A new boyfriend, maybe, possibly, please and thank you.
Now if he could just figure out how to handle everything, life would be peachy."]
And the official tags (because they're the freaking best): ["ghosts, multiracial romance, familiars, Insta Love, Haunted House, Magic Realism, Mythical Creatures, HEA, everyone wants a Brownie, all the magic, technomage, cat distribution system at work, oh look a puppy!, honestly the whole story is just fluff"]
Honestly, the whole story is just fluff. In perfect AJ Sherwood style. It was adorable and quirky and slightly insane, but sooooo sweet. There's so much heart and soul in her work. And just the right amount of spice. ;) Plus some magical beings that just want their people to be happy and cared for.
#myinheritedhousemightbehaunted #ajsherwood #devonvesper #books #queerbooks #queererotica #bodicerippers #bookstagram #bookphotography #ilovebooks
["Rhett’s inheritance of the gorgeous Victorian house was expected. What was not expected:
Two familiars
A house full of ghosts
Magic powers?!
A new boyfriend, maybe, possibly, please and thank you.
Now if he could just figure out how to handle everything, life would be peachy."]
And the official tags (because they're the freaking best): ["ghosts, multiracial romance, familiars, Insta Love, Haunted House, Magic Realism, Mythical Creatures, HEA, everyone wants a Brownie, all the magic, technomage, cat distribution system at work, oh look a puppy!, honestly the whole story is just fluff"]
Honestly, the whole story is just fluff. In perfect AJ Sherwood style. It was adorable and quirky and slightly insane, but sooooo sweet. There's so much heart and soul in her work. And just the right amount of spice. ;) Plus some magical beings that just want their people to be happy and cared for.
#myinheritedhousemightbehaunted #ajsherwood #devonvesper #books #queerbooks #queererotica #bodicerippers #bookstagram #bookphotography #ilovebooks
September 21, 2025
Beautiful old house, ghosts, magic, and romance. What more can we ask?
I already expected to love this book, because I have loved or at least really, really liked pretty much everything I've read by AJ Sherwood, as well as some of their collaborative works with other authors. I feel like Sherwood has the magic touch, so to speak. Quite appropriate with this particular book.
Without spoilers, I can say that this one was light-hearted, enjoyable, and left me with a happy smile. I can honestly say I give it a 10 of 10, will probably read again later. If you have read other books by AJ Sherwood and enjoyed them, you will enjoy this one. If you are new to AJ Sherwood's work, I cannot recommend it enough. Without gushing, anyway. Try this one, fellow readers, and see if I'm right for yourself.
I already expected to love this book, because I have loved or at least really, really liked pretty much everything I've read by AJ Sherwood, as well as some of their collaborative works with other authors. I feel like Sherwood has the magic touch, so to speak. Quite appropriate with this particular book.
Without spoilers, I can say that this one was light-hearted, enjoyable, and left me with a happy smile. I can honestly say I give it a 10 of 10, will probably read again later. If you have read other books by AJ Sherwood and enjoyed them, you will enjoy this one. If you are new to AJ Sherwood's work, I cannot recommend it enough. Without gushing, anyway. Try this one, fellow readers, and see if I'm right for yourself.
June 6, 2025
This book is the equivalent of rainbow cotton candy, overly sweet with no real structure or plot. It was like reading the secret, want cat, cat shows up, want dog, cat gets dog for you, sad you aren’t a wizard don’t worry you secretly are one. The whole book seemed to operate on the premise that if there is anything tough in your life don’t worry just be shocked for the next 3 pages cuz you’ll get it. Honestly I thought maybe he had a magical luck ability but no he’s just got that much plot armor.
I thought maybe the sex would save it and at least we’d get some spice but living up to its cotton candy nature the moment that things started to get a little steamy it just dissolved into nothing.
I thought maybe the sex would save it and at least we’d get some spice but living up to its cotton candy nature the moment that things started to get a little steamy it just dissolved into nothing.
October 31, 2025
4.25-4.5 stars
So funny and so cute! Rhett inherits a house from his favorite aunt and quickly learns something isn’t quite normal about it. He spends his days fixing electronics in his little shop while daydreaming about the hunky shop owner next door, Calix. When Rhett find himself the new owner of a couple of strays, he enlists the help of Calix which leads to a date.
Rhett learns that not only is his house currently being occupied by s few dozen ghosts, but that his aunt was a witch and so is he! Calix helps him hone his magic while stoking the fire of their relationship.
Would love to read more about these two and their merry band of friends.
*****
POV… multi first person
Standalone or series… standalone
Hangover… yes
Recommend… yes
Reread… yes
So funny and so cute! Rhett inherits a house from his favorite aunt and quickly learns something isn’t quite normal about it. He spends his days fixing electronics in his little shop while daydreaming about the hunky shop owner next door, Calix. When Rhett find himself the new owner of a couple of strays, he enlists the help of Calix which leads to a date.
Rhett learns that not only is his house currently being occupied by s few dozen ghosts, but that his aunt was a witch and so is he! Calix helps him hone his magic while stoking the fire of their relationship.
Would love to read more about these two and their merry band of friends.
*****
POV… multi first person
Standalone or series… standalone
Hangover… yes
Recommend… yes
Reread… yes
February 16, 2025
4/5 This is short, cozy, and super low angst. I read most of this when it was a Patreon serial but fell behind, and it was really nice to read the whole thing together in its final form. I really like Rhett and Calix, and it’s clear that they’ve got a lot of interest in one another.
It’s fun to see Rhett learn more about the magical world and how closely it intersects with his own life. Lucy and Myst are adorable, as is Pepper (and I would love if a Brownie wanted to take care of my house, lol).
I enjoyed learning more about what Ruth was up to and the legacy that lived on. I’m hoping we might get more eventually and learn more about technomages.
It’s fun to see Rhett learn more about the magical world and how closely it intersects with his own life. Lucy and Myst are adorable, as is Pepper (and I would love if a Brownie wanted to take care of my house, lol).
I enjoyed learning more about what Ruth was up to and the legacy that lived on. I’m hoping we might get more eventually and learn more about technomages.
January 26, 2025
Really fun nice romance
I really enjoyed this book and I wanted more but appears to be a one shot / serial. Please author make this a series. The main characters were really interesting and loved Lucy, Myst and Pepper and her family. Want to know more about them and others in the town. Like to see Rhett Family visit, does Calix get a familiar, does Rhett also get the medium ability etc….couldn’t the author make it like a cozy mystery series and they could help with murder cases.
I really enjoyed this book and I wanted more but appears to be a one shot / serial. Please author make this a series. The main characters were really interesting and loved Lucy, Myst and Pepper and her family. Want to know more about them and others in the town. Like to see Rhett Family visit, does Calix get a familiar, does Rhett also get the medium ability etc….couldn’t the author make it like a cozy mystery series and they could help with murder cases.
January 31, 2025
too funny
I need to start by saying I have loved every book by this author up to this point and this book does not disappoint. She manages the perfect blend of paranormal, urban fantasy, MM romance and humor. The humor supports the story without overpowering the other elements or being so ridiculous that it is distracting. I love her main couple. It is especially interesting since nearly all the other characters are female. I sincerely hope she revisits these characters even if it is only seasonal short stories.
I need to start by saying I have loved every book by this author up to this point and this book does not disappoint. She manages the perfect blend of paranormal, urban fantasy, MM romance and humor. The humor supports the story without overpowering the other elements or being so ridiculous that it is distracting. I love her main couple. It is especially interesting since nearly all the other characters are female. I sincerely hope she revisits these characters even if it is only seasonal short stories.
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