--- product_id: 410811722 title: "The Dead Romantics: A GMA Book Club Pick" price: "89.71 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/410811722-the-dead-romantics-a-gma-book-club-pick store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Dead Romantics: A GMA Book Club Pick **Price:** 89.71 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Dead Romantics: A GMA Book Club Pick - **How much does it cost?** 89.71 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/410811722-the-dead-romantics-a-gma-book-club-pick) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK ∙ A disillusioned millennial ghostwriter who, quite literally, has some ghosts of her own, has to find her way back home in this sparkling adult debut from national bestselling author Ashley Poston. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2022 "I LOVED this book! . . . Funny, breathtaking, hopeful, and dreamy.”—Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis Florence Day is the ghostwriter for one of the most prolific romance authors in the industry, and she has a problem—after a terrible breakup, she no longer believes in love. It’s as good as dead. When her new editor, a too-handsome mountain of a man, won't give her an extension on her book deadline, Florence prepares to kiss her career goodbye. But then she gets a phone call she never wanted to receive, and she must return home for the first time in a decade to help her family bury her beloved father. For ten years, she's run from the town that never understood her, and even though she misses the sound of a warm Southern night and her eccentric, loving family and their funeral parlor, she can’t bring herself to stay. Even with her father gone, it feels like nothing in this town has changed. And she hates it. Until she finds a ghost standing at the funeral parlor’s front door, just as broad and infuriatingly handsome as ever, and he’s just as confused about why he’s there as she is. Romance is most certainly dead . . . but so is her new editor, and his unfinished business will have her second-guessing everything she’s ever known about love stories. "One of the Summer's Hottest Reads"— Entertainment Weekly Review: So unique - Charming and poignant, this ghost story is a little bit romance and a little bit women's fiction. Our hero is a ghost, so that causes plenty of tension, naturally. But as someone who exclusively reads romance novels, I wasn't making an exception for this. There's a sweet and swoony love story wrapped up in the center of a somewhat heavy book about grief and processing loss. Mixing bleak moments with hopeful ones, this intricately weaves together so many important themes in a masterful way. And the ghost puns! SO MANY ghostly references within the text, I loved it. The romance reader in me gobbled up every little bit of the romance; I personally wanted a stronger focus on that, but that's because I'm greedy. One of the best parts of the book is how it balances the light with the dark - there's as much time spent on the pain of death as there is the hope for the future. And that one-of-a-kind feel is what makes this a truly special book - a truly special romance novel - even if this romance reader wanted a stronger focus on that element. The story follows Florence, a woman who ghostwrites for a famous romance author. When her own debut novel failed, Florence was worried that her career was over, but she's found success being the woman behind the scenes. At least she did, until her own love life imploded a year ago. Now Florence is on a tight deadline to produce a happily ever after, and she just doesn't have it in her. She's starting to think that love is dead, and the sudden death of her father certainly doesn't do anything to change her mind. So when Florence's sexy and stern new editor shows up on the funeral home's doorstep - as a ghost - she's not sure what to think. Florence and Ben only met briefly before he became a ghost, and neither one is sure whether Florence is supposed to be helping Ben find peace or whether he's supposed to help Florence wrap up her novel while processing her father's death. Either way, as these two near-strangers spend time together, they begin to wish that they'd gotten closer before Ben crossed to the other side. You're probably still skeptical about whether this is a romance novel or women's fiction, because of the ghost situation. I would call this a romance novel for readers who enjoy elements of women's fiction, because the book is truly Florence's journey, and that doesn't always involve Ben. But... yeah, it's a romance too. While much of the book is emotional and full of grief (not only is Ben grappling with the fact that he's no longer amongst the living, but Florence's father has just passed away), it's also got a funny, uplifting side. It's hopeful. It's a little bit swoony. I loved the opposites attract vibes between Ben and Florence, and how they definitely wouldn't have found their way together if Ben hadn't experienced this time with her. Florence is a chaotic mess of a woman who communicates with ghosts, so that's not something the controlled, workaholic Ben would've been able to handle pre-accident. There are these tiny shifts to the dynamic along the way, and Poston does a masterful job of tying everything together perfectly. That's why this romance reader is willing to round up her rating - while I was greedy for more romance, this is the kind of book that I'm going to be reflecting on for a long time. And it had exactly the kind of ending I wanted. Audio note: The audio was excellent! The story is told exclusively from Florence's point of view, so there is just a single narrator. But she does a great job of differentiating between the characters and giving a stellar vocal performance. I found her voice soothing and easy to listen to, perfect for the many different facets of the story. The runtime was just slightly too long for one day/sitting (10-11 hours), but I was eager to pick the book back up every time I had to set it down. It also makes an awesome workday listen, because there's little to no steam (Florence and Ben literally can't touch), and the romance is an achingly slow burn. I'm sure I would've enjoyed the book in a more traditional format as well, but the audio definitely enhanced the experience. Review: Made me laugh and cry - 3.5 stars rounding up to 4 The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston is just the most recent book that made me cry. Florence, the FMC, was a raw, disorganized mess. A bad breakup made her not believe in love, which sucks for her because she’s a ghostwriter for acclaimed romance writer, Ann Nicols. Being in her head was tiring at times, and it just became heartbreaking when she thought about her dead dad. One part of the book that stood out to me was that everything was going on as normal in Florence’s life, except that her dad was gone. Beach Read was still pretty fresh in my mind by this point, and reading about another dead heroine’s dad just made me automatically cry. I understand why this is a polarizing read, but given Florence’s circumstances, her being in that exhausting mind space makes complete sense. However, it does make the reading experience a tad frustrating. Especially since Florence is a passive character who ruminates a lot. There are also plenty of scenes of her complaining to Adam Benji Andor, her ghostly love interest. You would think you’d be more sensitive complaining about life to your recently deceased friend. But there is plenty of good in this book if you can get past the woe is me narrative. Ashley Poston’s writing is lovely as always. The small town setting, especially with the funeral parlor and the cemetery, was plenty immersive to read about. The other characters, like the Day family, were all lovely. Florence’s mom and sister were very memorable. My favorite part was that the Day family has run a funeral home for generations. I watched a lot of Caitlin Doughty on YouTube, plus read two of her books. Reading about death from their perspective, who work so closely with death, was enlightening. Ashley’s take on ghosts was also unique and interesting. She kept everything vague, which is a smart choice, or else I’ll be overthinking everything about the afterlife in this book. The most satisfying part is, hands down, Florence’s character growth. It was a sigh of relief seeing our home girl gaining perspective and the confidence to get out of her rut. And even to fight her man. I love the latter part of the book, where everything is revealed, and plot twists are plot-twisting. Things got a lot more exciting after all the chapters of sadness and gloom. Overall, this was a worthwhile read with beautiful writing from Ashley. I highly recommend it if you love beautiful, descriptive writing and fleshed-out characters and don’t mind a narrator who’s experiencing a low point in her life. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #16,052 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #372 in Contemporary Women Fiction #529 in Romantic Comedy (Books) #7,164 in Genre Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 17,343 Reviews | ## Images ![The Dead Romantics: A GMA Book Club Pick - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uDwm1tddL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So unique *by J***E on July 24, 2022* Charming and poignant, this ghost story is a little bit romance and a little bit women's fiction. Our hero is a ghost, so that causes plenty of tension, naturally. But as someone who exclusively reads romance novels, I wasn't making an exception for this. There's a sweet and swoony love story wrapped up in the center of a somewhat heavy book about grief and processing loss. Mixing bleak moments with hopeful ones, this intricately weaves together so many important themes in a masterful way. And the ghost puns! SO MANY ghostly references within the text, I loved it. The romance reader in me gobbled up every little bit of the romance; I personally wanted a stronger focus on that, but that's because I'm greedy. One of the best parts of the book is how it balances the light with the dark - there's as much time spent on the pain of death as there is the hope for the future. And that one-of-a-kind feel is what makes this a truly special book - a truly special romance novel - even if this romance reader wanted a stronger focus on that element. The story follows Florence, a woman who ghostwrites for a famous romance author. When her own debut novel failed, Florence was worried that her career was over, but she's found success being the woman behind the scenes. At least she did, until her own love life imploded a year ago. Now Florence is on a tight deadline to produce a happily ever after, and she just doesn't have it in her. She's starting to think that love is dead, and the sudden death of her father certainly doesn't do anything to change her mind. So when Florence's sexy and stern new editor shows up on the funeral home's doorstep - as a ghost - she's not sure what to think. Florence and Ben only met briefly before he became a ghost, and neither one is sure whether Florence is supposed to be helping Ben find peace or whether he's supposed to help Florence wrap up her novel while processing her father's death. Either way, as these two near-strangers spend time together, they begin to wish that they'd gotten closer before Ben crossed to the other side. You're probably still skeptical about whether this is a romance novel or women's fiction, because of the ghost situation. I would call this a romance novel for readers who enjoy elements of women's fiction, because the book is truly Florence's journey, and that doesn't always involve Ben. But... yeah, it's a romance too. While much of the book is emotional and full of grief (not only is Ben grappling with the fact that he's no longer amongst the living, but Florence's father has just passed away), it's also got a funny, uplifting side. It's hopeful. It's a little bit swoony. I loved the opposites attract vibes between Ben and Florence, and how they definitely wouldn't have found their way together if Ben hadn't experienced this time with her. Florence is a chaotic mess of a woman who communicates with ghosts, so that's not something the controlled, workaholic Ben would've been able to handle pre-accident. There are these tiny shifts to the dynamic along the way, and Poston does a masterful job of tying everything together perfectly. That's why this romance reader is willing to round up her rating - while I was greedy for more romance, this is the kind of book that I'm going to be reflecting on for a long time. And it had exactly the kind of ending I wanted. Audio note: The audio was excellent! The story is told exclusively from Florence's point of view, so there is just a single narrator. But she does a great job of differentiating between the characters and giving a stellar vocal performance. I found her voice soothing and easy to listen to, perfect for the many different facets of the story. The runtime was just slightly too long for one day/sitting (10-11 hours), but I was eager to pick the book back up every time I had to set it down. It also makes an awesome workday listen, because there's little to no steam (Florence and Ben literally can't touch), and the romance is an achingly slow burn. I'm sure I would've enjoyed the book in a more traditional format as well, but the audio definitely enhanced the experience. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Made me laugh and cry *by A***A on July 9, 2025* 3.5 stars rounding up to 4 The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston is just the most recent book that made me cry. Florence, the FMC, was a raw, disorganized mess. A bad breakup made her not believe in love, which sucks for her because she’s a ghostwriter for acclaimed romance writer, Ann Nicols. Being in her head was tiring at times, and it just became heartbreaking when she thought about her dead dad. One part of the book that stood out to me was that everything was going on as normal in Florence’s life, except that her dad was gone. Beach Read was still pretty fresh in my mind by this point, and reading about another dead heroine’s dad just made me automatically cry. I understand why this is a polarizing read, but given Florence’s circumstances, her being in that exhausting mind space makes complete sense. However, it does make the reading experience a tad frustrating. Especially since Florence is a passive character who ruminates a lot. There are also plenty of scenes of her complaining to Adam Benji Andor, her ghostly love interest. You would think you’d be more sensitive complaining about life to your recently deceased friend. But there is plenty of good in this book if you can get past the woe is me narrative. Ashley Poston’s writing is lovely as always. The small town setting, especially with the funeral parlor and the cemetery, was plenty immersive to read about. The other characters, like the Day family, were all lovely. Florence’s mom and sister were very memorable. My favorite part was that the Day family has run a funeral home for generations. I watched a lot of Caitlin Doughty on YouTube, plus read two of her books. Reading about death from their perspective, who work so closely with death, was enlightening. Ashley’s take on ghosts was also unique and interesting. She kept everything vague, which is a smart choice, or else I’ll be overthinking everything about the afterlife in this book. The most satisfying part is, hands down, Florence’s character growth. It was a sigh of relief seeing our home girl gaining perspective and the confidence to get out of her rut. And even to fight her man. I love the latter part of the book, where everything is revealed, and plot twists are plot-twisting. Things got a lot more exciting after all the chapters of sadness and gloom. Overall, this was a worthwhile read with beautiful writing from Ashley. I highly recommend it if you love beautiful, descriptive writing and fleshed-out characters and don’t mind a narrator who’s experiencing a low point in her life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I thought I was emotionally numb...then I read this *by T***N on January 19, 2026* This book absolutely wrecked me—in the gentlest, funniest, most unexpectedly healing way. The Dead Romantics is technically a ghost story, but it’s also a love letter to grief, family, creativity, and believing in love again when life has knocked the wind out of you. From the chapter titles alone, I knew this book was special—witty, clever, and unapologetically heart-forward. Florence Day can see ghosts. She also doesn’t believe in love anymore. Enter Ben—who somehow manages to be both dead and one of the most emotionally alive characters I’ve read in a long time. What follows is a story that balances Addams Family–esque charm with raw, honest grief, layered with humor that made me laugh out loud and moments that quietly broke my heart. What impressed me most is how Ashley Poston doesn’t soften death—but she doesn’t sensationalize it either. Instead, she treats it with warmth, respect, and humanity. Grief isn’t rushed. Healing isn’t linear. Love doesn’t arrive perfectly packaged. And somehow… somewhere between the ghosts, the banter, and the ache, this book did something unexpected. The author didn’t just resurrect Ben. She resurrected Florence’s belief in love. And honestly? She resurrected mine too—along with my love of reading that had quietly died after one too many emotionally numb books. This story is hilarious, sad, tender, weird, romantic, and deeply comforting. If you’ve ever loved the macabre but still want hope… if you grieve deeply but laugh loudly… if you want a book that feels like a warm hug from the other side—read this. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ No notes. Just feelings. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/410811722-the-dead-romantics-a-gma-book-club-pick](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/410811722-the-dead-romantics-a-gma-book-club-pick) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*