How (Not) To Raise The Dead: A Paranormal Dark Romcom
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How (Not) To Raise The Dead: A Paranormal Dark Romcom

by Rachael Chadwick

About this book

⭐From Amazon bestselling author Rachael Chadwick comes a dark, addictive paranormal rom-com filled with demons, tension, and dangerously irresistible chemistry. ⭐

Eden only wanted one thing--to see her dead boyfriend again.

But when her summoning spell misfired, she didn't get closure.

She got Malachi--a demon with horns, fangs, a bad attitude, and the emotional maturity of a bored arsonist.

He wasn't supposed to cross the veil, definitely wasn't supposed to barge into her apartment, and absolutely wasn't supposed to enjoy the frantic little mortal who panics when he breathes near her.

As Eden's grief cracks open and Malachi learns what it means to feel, the line between summoner and summoned begins to blue.

And when Hell finally decides it wants its missing demon back, they'll both have to decide how far they're willing to go to stay together.

18+ Mature Content. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book.

Tropes

- Bored demon x grieving mortal 😈

- Accidental summoning 🔮

- Forced proximity ⛓

- Reluctant allies to lovers🕯

- Animal sidekicks 🐾

- Touch her and die, literally 💀

⭐Readers are giving How (Not) To Raise The Dead five stars!⭐

‘From the very first page, this book completely captivated me. I was instantly drawn into the story, as if the world around me disappeared the moment I started reading. The writing is immersive and compelling, making it impossible to put the book down. Every chapter offered something new to enjoy. I genuinely savored every moment of the journey. Highly recommended!’

‘Yes yes yes million times yes 🙌🏻🤌🏻👏🏻 This was a masterpiece for us dark paranormal romcom girlies and I ate every single bit of it up like vespa and her new diet 🤣The plot, the characters, the humour THE IMAGINATION THE AUTHOR HAS UGH YES 10/10 ILL TAKE 100 MORE PLEASE’

‘I picked this up on a whim and did not expect it to be SO GOOD! Such an easy read. An all round good time.’

‘This book had me cracking up. Malachi was a character and a half 😂—he’s definitely my favorite of the two. If you like accidental summonings, demons, touch her and ☠, and forced proximity, then definitely give this one a go. You won’t regret it 🫶🏻’

‘I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book. I saw an advertisement for it on Instagram and thought it sounded interesting. It was great! The MMC is an arrogant prick but in the best way. The banter is hilarious. The FMC is kind of a mess but she gets it together. There is some spice toward the end of the book. There a happy ending after some drama and hijinks. All around good fun. I would definitely recommend this. I hope there will be a sequel!’

Publication Date
May 25, 2026
ASIN
B0G1TP25XC

Reader Reviews

A witty dark romance!

April 22, 2026

I could not put it down! Nor could I stop laughing. The characters, writing, humor, and storyline were magnetic and had me absolutely hooked. One of my favorite reads so far. )

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May 18, 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 What a sleeper hit for me! I just saw one of the author's tik toks and added it to my tbr without looking too much into it. I have to say this will probably wind up being in my top reads of this year!! The first half of this book gave me the same vibes as Eldrith Manor, just more light hearted, but the second half became super adventurous and action packed. I loved both of our MCs. Eden expresses grief in such a raw way that feels so realistic, it's heartbreaking. Malachi is...

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May 18, 2026

A Charming Story

February 19, 2026

This book surprised me in a good way. It is well written and the story was enjoyable. The two side kick animals Vesper and Chain-Chewer were a nice touch. I loved how Eden and Malachi grew and developed as the story progressed. Can’t wait for the next book. )

Hilarious and (hear me out) oddly realistic

March 3, 2026

This book is hands down one of my top favorite romcoms. They're funny and the reactions are actually how a normal person would react. Mostly. ) One person found this helpful

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