October Reads Worth Falling For

Danger, desire, second chances, and unexpected romance—discover this month’s Fresh Fiction Featured Books.

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A Novel – A Supernatural Cemetery Romance of Gilded Age Curses and Second Chances

HarperCollins
October 2026
On Sale: October 6, 2026
384 pages
ISBN: 0063306174
EAN: 9780063306172
Kindle: B0GF93YH6J
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Lauren Willig

Lauren Willig
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New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig returns with What Happens at Nightfall, a delightfully Gothic romantic adventure, complete with a little bit of demon‑hunting.

In the sprawling Gothic expanse of Brooklyn's Green‑Wood Cemetery, some secrets refuse to stay buried.

Recently laid off and searching for purpose, Jess reluctantly joins her best friend on a supposedly fun nighttime cemetery tour. Separated from her group by accident, she discovers a bunch of terrified boys and a strange, ancient key. Both lead to Green‑Wood's surprisingly handsome resident arborist, Adam Chervinsky.

Recently widowed, Adam has more to protect than the leafy residents of Green‑Wood. His children, still dealing with the loss of their mother, are acting strangely. A haunting is afoot, and Jess seems to know more than she's letting on. Sparks fly between Jess and Adam‑and the unquiet spirits of Green‑Wood rise from their century‑long slumber.

As Jess and Adam delve deeper into the cemetery's haunted history, they uncover a Gilded Age curse, a ghostly socialite, and a demonic pact that stretches across generations. What lies hidden in the Green‑Wood's splendid Vanderwilt mausoleum? As the line between the living and the dead blurs, and the shadows of Green‑Wood begin to stir with malevolent intent, Jess must confront not only the supernatural forces but a shocking connection to the past if she and Adam truly want to live happily ever after.