Description:
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
Brief description:
B.K. Borison is the New York Times bestselling author of 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.
Review Quotes:
"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
"Grim Tidings is heartwarming and sexy, tender and so perfectly whimsical, with (literal) life-or-death stakes that make it impossible to put down. But even more than that, it's a story about the ways in which life is beautiful, and a testament to the fact that love goes on long after we're done living it. It is, like B.K Borison herself, pure magic." - Jessica Joyce, USA Today Bestselling author of The Ex Vows
"I'm convinced Borison's writing will always be a triumph, but this book may be her most profound to date. A story that is somehow both whimsical and rooted in humanity, Grim Tidings is an unquestionable masterpiece and a credit to the genre." - New York Times bestselling author of People Watching, Hannah Bonam-Young
"Grim Tidings is radiant, sparkling with B.K.'s signature witty charm, emotional tenderness, atmospheric prose, and swoony storytelling. Gabriel and Darcy's heart wrenching and hopeful journey is all the proof you need that Borison is in a league of her own. Another knockout, masterful romance--pure magic." - USA Today bestselling author of The Bergman Brothers series, Chloe Liese
"Hilarious, and heartrending, and absolutely wonderful. Grim Tidings consumed me. There's a very special kind of achingly beautiful magic in these pages and I loved every single second of it." - Brynne Weaver, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Butcher & Blackbird
"Grim Tidings left me with all of the torturous and delightful feelings I hope for when I pick up a romance. I felt butterflies, skipped heartbeats, and like I was falling in love. Sexy, sweet, and bursting with heart, this is a must read love story for anyone who has ever wanted something they felt like they couldn't have." - Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval
"Borison's romances--most recently And Now, Back to You (2026)--always strike an emotional chord, with deep-seated conflicts that tap into themes of identity, connection, and grief. This addition is truly the epitome of a Borison romance. A lovely and moving romance that examines what it truly means to live." - Kirkus
"Borison's fantastic, second "Ghosted" series title, after Good Spirits, features the ultimate opposites-attract romance between a reaper and an angel who work together to change fate and find their own happily-ever-after. It is a great Halloween read." - Library Journal, starred review
"Borison shows how yearning, frustration, and lingering grief fuel her characters' palpable passion and affecting desire for emotional connection... The leads are well matched, their banter-filled chemistry titillates, and their journey toward mutual healing proves deeply satisfying. Readers will swoon." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Writing with a dash of dark whimsy and an abundance of sharp wit, Borison returns to her Ghosted series with another ingeniously creative paranormal romance that combines sizzling sexual chemistry, endearingly quirky characters, and an emotional roller-coaster of a plot that explores love and loss with great sensitivity to create a superbly satisfying romance." - Booklist
"The ultimate opposites-attract romance between a reaper and an angel who work together to change fate and find their own happily-ever-after. It is a great Halloween read." - Library Journal, starred review
"Borison's romances always strike an emotional chord, with deep-seated conflicts that tap into themes of identity, connection, and grief. This addition is truly the epitome of a Borison romance. A lovely and moving romance that examines what it truly means to live." - Kirkus Reviews
"B.K. Borison is one of the best romance writers around." - Country Living
"B.K. Borison's cozy paranormal romance brings together two supernatural opposites for a story filled with humor, heart and an unexpected connection. The combination of romance and the supernatural makes Grim Tidings a fun choice for anyone who wants a slightly spooky book without sacrificing the warm, comforting feeling of a seasonal rom-com. It is exactly the kind of story to read beneath a blanket with a warm drink nearby." - Gizmodo
"I adored Good Spirits, the first book in B.K. Borison's Ghosted series, and I am thrilled to report that Grim Tidings is just as wonderful. I am smitten with this paranormal holiday rom-com (does a more delightful combination of words even exist?!) about a grim reaper and a guardian angel. Tender, witty, and smoldering, Darcy and Gabriel made me believe in magic." - Book Riot