Good Spirits: A Novel

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! “Good Spirits is an absolute knockout. A new Borison book feels like coming home in the best way. She's truly in a league of her own.” - Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Icebreaker

The USA Today bestselling author of Business Casual, B.K. Borison is back with a whimsical new holiday romance-this time with a magical twist-that will have everyone falling in love with the Ghost of Christmas Past.

He's the Ghost of Christmas Past. She's not exactly Scrooge.

Ghost of Christmas Past Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday haunting like every other-get in, get out, return to his otherwise aimless existence as a ghost awaiting the afterlife. But when he's faced with Harriet York, the sweetest assignment he's ever had, he suddenly finds himself wishing for a future.

Harriet York has no idea why she's being haunted. She's a good person-or, at least, she tries to be. A people pleaser to her core, she always does what's expected of her. But as she and Nolan begin to examine her past, they discover there are threads that bind them together- and realize there might be more to moving on than expected.

With the deadline of Christmas Eve fast approaching, will they find the key to their futures in each other's pasts? Or will they stay firmly in the present, indulging in their unexpected, spirited connection?

Filled with magic, mayhem, and cozy holiday charm, this swoony romance is B.K. Borison's best yet!

  • A touching holiday read
  • Perfect for fans of uplifting winter romances
  • A delightful Christmas gift
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Good Spirits: A Novel

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! “Good Spirits is an absolute knockout. A new Borison book feels like coming home in the best way. She's truly in a league of her own.” - Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Icebreaker

The USA Today bestselling author of Business Casual, B.K. Borison is back with a whimsical new holiday romance-this time with a magical twist-that will have everyone falling in love with the Ghost of Christmas Past.

He's the Ghost of Christmas Past. She's not exactly Scrooge.

Ghost of Christmas Past Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday haunting like every other-get in, get out, return to his otherwise aimless existence as a ghost awaiting the afterlife. But when he's faced with Harriet York, the sweetest assignment he's ever had, he suddenly finds himself wishing for a future.

Harriet York has no idea why she's being haunted. She's a good person-or, at least, she tries to be. A people pleaser to her core, she always does what's expected of her. But as she and Nolan begin to examine her past, they discover there are threads that bind them together- and realize there might be more to moving on than expected.

With the deadline of Christmas Eve fast approaching, will they find the key to their futures in each other's pasts? Or will they stay firmly in the present, indulging in their unexpected, spirited connection?

Filled with magic, mayhem, and cozy holiday charm, this swoony romance is B.K. Borison's best yet!

  • A touching holiday read
  • Perfect for fans of uplifting winter romances
  • A delightful Christmas gift
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Good Spirits: A Novel

Good Spirits: A Novel

by B.K. Borison

Narrated by Karissa Vacker, Will Watt

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Good Spirits: A Novel

Good Spirits: A Novel

by B.K. Borison

Narrated by Karissa Vacker, Will Watt

Unabridged — 12 hours, 6 minutes

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Overview

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It’s a holiday romance you won’t soon forget. She’s fallen head-over-heels, but here’s the thing — he’s a ghost. Will this spirited love connection last past Christmas Eve, or is it simply too good to be true?

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! “Good Spirits is an absolute knockout. A new Borison book feels like coming home in the best way. She's truly in a league of her own.” - Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Icebreaker

The USA Today bestselling author of Business Casual, B.K. Borison is back with a whimsical new holiday romance-this time with a magical twist-that will have everyone falling in love with the Ghost of Christmas Past.

He's the Ghost of Christmas Past. She's not exactly Scrooge.

Ghost of Christmas Past Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday haunting like every other-get in, get out, return to his otherwise aimless existence as a ghost awaiting the afterlife. But when he's faced with Harriet York, the sweetest assignment he's ever had, he suddenly finds himself wishing for a future.

Harriet York has no idea why she's being haunted. She's a good person-or, at least, she tries to be. A people pleaser to her core, she always does what's expected of her. But as she and Nolan begin to examine her past, they discover there are threads that bind them together- and realize there might be more to moving on than expected.

With the deadline of Christmas Eve fast approaching, will they find the key to their futures in each other's pasts? Or will they stay firmly in the present, indulging in their unexpected, spirited connection?

Filled with magic, mayhem, and cozy holiday charm, this swoony romance is B.K. Borison's best yet!

  • A touching holiday read
  • Perfect for fans of uplifting winter romances
  • A delightful Christmas gift

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"My first B.K. Borison book and most certainly not my last! Borison effortlessly crafts a sweet holiday romance that makes you want to curl up by the fireplace and spend the entire evening (or night) reading. Heartwarming, hopeful, and inspiring, this book will have your heart aching in the best way. A true testament to how love is the most powerful magic of all." - A.T. Qureshi, author of The Baby Dragon Café
"This story is tender in all the right ways. It’s magical in the quiet moments, and unexpectedly funny when you need it most. All the softest parts of me lit up, then split wide open. Shiny. Glittery. Golden. I could read it a dozen times." - Ki Stephens, Author of Spring Tide
“Effectively employing a wealth of wit and whimsy, Borison works a bit of holiday magic in crafting this thoroughly satisfying romance that reads like a merry mash-up of A Christmas Carol and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, imbued by enough sensual heat to keep readers warm and toasty all season long.” - Booklist
"Good Spirits is everything I want in a Christmas romance—the warmth, the sweetness, the pining. I felt the holiday magic right down to my toes. Better than a million peppermint mochas and all the wool scarves in the universe, and an absolute must-read for your Christmas season." - Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today Bestselling author of Not Safe for Work
"B.K. Borison has taken grumpy/sunshine to the max with Good Spirits, and I am so here for it. Nolan is the hundred-year-old, grumpy ghost I didn’t know I needed, but I totally did. And Harriet is so damn sweet she keeps her pockets stuffed full of candy canes. It’s a match made in heaven! But at its heart, this story is about broken people finding happiness, about waiting and longing, it’s about soulmates and about the unlikely magic of falling in love. It’s the perfect romance." - Laurie Gilmore, New York Times bestselling author
" An emotional and lightly magical holiday romance from Borison (First-Time Caller) that’s perfect for readers who enjoyed Ashley Poston’s The Seven Year Slip or Laurie Gilmore’s The Christmas Tree Farm." - Library Journal
"Reading B.K. Borison's books is like snuggling with a golden, shimmering sunset."  - Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
"Good Spirits is the most wonderful read of the year. Sweet, people pleaser, Harriet is beyond charming, grumpy ghost of Christmas past, Nolan is irresistible, and their page turning story had me hanging on every word. The twists, the turns, the candy canes - it’s a magical book by every definition of the word, I’m completely obsessed and hope you find it in your stocking this Christmas. Fresh, fun and original, B.K. Borison can do no wrong" - Lindsey Kelk, Author of The Christmas Wish
"BK Borison has a talent for seeing what makes life special and weaving those details into one magical book. Good Spirits brings us a clever, funny, and enchanting world that perfectly captures the wholesome spirit of the holidays. This love story is for the true romantics at heart." - Julie Olivia, author of If It Makes you Happy
Good Spirits is a masterpiece. Borison has delivered a romance unlike any other, brimming with magic and whimsy that will charm even the most skeptical amongst us. If you’re hoping to find a book that escapes beyond its pages to fill up your heart as well as your imagination, look no further. The story itself is perfectly fantastical but Harriet and Nolan are both grounded in reality by dialogue filled with flirtatious banter, rich inner-worlds, emotional depth and insights into the human experience. I will be rereading this whenever I need an escape, any time of the year.”  - Hannah Bonam-Young, USA TODAY bestselling author of Out on a Limb
“B.K. Borison does it again, blending the spirit of Christmas (literally) with exquisite romantic tension and quippy humor. Warm and cozy, with an undercurrent of heartfelt emotion, Good Spirits is a great read to get you into the holiday spirit.” - Alexis Daria, bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola
"Good Spirits sparkles with everything I love best about B.K.’s writing—clever and witty, heartachingly tender and decadently hot. This holiday romance is pure magic." - Chloe Liese, USA Today bestselling author of Two Wrongs Make a Right
"Good Spirits is an absolute knockout. A new Borison book feels like coming home in the best way. She's truly in a league of her own." - Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Icebreaker
“Good Spirits is holiday romance perfection, with BK Borison's trademark mix of witty banter, a cozy setting that feels like being wrapped up in the warmest blanket, and a love story that makes you want to scream into a pillow, all of it topped with a bow of pure, undiluted magic. Borison is a gift to romance readers, and fully in a league of her own.” - Jessica Joyce, USA Today Bestselling author of The Ex Vows

Product Details

BN ID: 2940194369249
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 10/21/2025
Series: Ghosted , #1
Edition description: Unabridged
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