How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House

Jenny L Howe

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How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House

How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House

Jenny L Howe

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Description

In this spooky, small-town YA romance, an amateur ghost hunter and a supernatural skeptic team up for a haunted home renovation project. But is their relationship the real fixer upper?

Amity Callaway is sick of being known as the weird girl. As annoyed as she is that her recently divorced mom just moved them across the country to the tiny, quirky town of Harlow's Rest, Massachusetts, it could be the fresh start she needs.

Until Amity discovers their absolute disaster of a new house is supposedly haunted.

Theo Hargrave, amateur ghost hunter and son of the local general contractor, is a true believer. When he shows up on their property with his EMF reader in hand, Amity is ready to debunk all his theories. She's definitely not staring at the small scar through his eyebrow or his ridiculously soft lips.

But even Amity can admit their home renovation is doomed. Nothing is going right, from the paint that refuses to dry to the fixtures that keep coming loose. So Amity and Theo strike a deal--his family's construction expertise for her help investigating the house's supernatural secrets. Even scarier than ghosts, though? Amity's growing feelings for Theo.

About the Author

Jenny L. Howe is a literature professor, amateur dog wrangler, and owner of too many Lego sets. Getting lost in love stories is her favorite form of escapism, and she still can't believe that she gets to write her own and share them with the world. She is the author of romances for teens and adults, including her YA debut Love at Full Tilt.

Critical Reviews

"How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House is full of laughs, heart, and charm. Amity is a hilarious skeptic, while Theo is a true believer, and their swoony romance amidst a ghost mystery makes for the perfect page-turner. This book is an absolute delight!" --Shelly Page, author of Brewed With Love

"Beware, skeptics! This sweet-and-spooky romance will have you believing in ghosts and true love." --Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instant Karma

"This exceptional paranormal rom-com gave me the shivers in all the best ways." --Kamilah Cole, USA Today bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology

"A Summerween-esque romance to remember." --Kirkus Reviews

"While the novel begins as a straightforward romance, the horror elements slowly ramp up to a fast-paced climax....This cozy yet spooky romance belongs on library shelves." --School Library Journal

Publishing Information

Publisher: Delacorte Romance
Pub date: 2026-07-21
Length: 384 pages

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