Who would have imagined that a chance invitation from my editor to visit her husband’s family’s mausoleums at Green-Wood would lead to months of exploring historic Green-Wood Cemetery, reading up on demonology (it’s amazing what comes up when you Google “how to get rid of demons?”), and an entirely unplanned diversion into writing a Spooky Season rom com!

That accidental rom com, What Happens at Nightfall, is in stores today!

Here’s the official blurb:

New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig returns with What Happens at Nightfall, a delightfully spooky contemporary romance about love, haunting, and a little bit of demon-hunting.

In the sprawling, beautifully 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. Why is his savvy tween daughter so taken with Jess, and why is his quiet son suddenly so popular—and so good at Latin? A haunting is afoot, and Jess seems to have more answers than she’s letting on. Sparks fly between Jess and Adam—and the unquiet spirits of Green-Wood begin to stir.

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.

Booklist (starred review) calls What Happens at Nightfall “a gloriously gothic, ardently autumnal plot that… delivers all the goose-bumpy thrills and romantic chills readers desire.”

Publisher’s Weekly calls it “a beautifully crafted paranormal romance that doubles as love letter to the history and people of New York City….  Rich with historical detail, Willig’s rendering of Green-Wood brims with secrets, spookiness and sparks.  It’s an undeniably fun ride.”

I can’t wait to hear what you have to say about What Happens at Nightfall, in stores now!