Ghosted (The Ravenwood Series Book 1)
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Ghosted (The Ravenwood Series Book 1)

by Megan Bowen

About this book

She knew she’d been ghosted. She just didn’t think he would be so literal about it.

Rae Alderwood has been a medium her whole life, but she’s never been particularly happy about it. If it were up to her, she would blend in with her vintage wallpaper. While she may wish away her Gift, her conscience still demands she help any spirit in need. She’s willing to help the dead, but the living don’t need to know her secret.

Rae has all but given up on most relationships outside of her family. She’s content to spend her days managing The Veil, her eclectic aunt’s oddities and occult shop, and hanging out with her prickly younger sister, Wren.

When Rae sets up a dating profile at the behest of her sister, she matches with Dean Crawford. Against her better judgment, she agrees to go on a date with him. It’s the best date she’s ever been on, but when Dean ghosts her, Rae can’t help but wonder what went wrong.

Weeks later, Dean shows up at her apartment, only this time, he’s decidedly less alive. Now, Rae and Dean must figure out what happened to him so he can move on. Rae is determined to do her job, and she’s unwilling to let their feelings complicate things—even if Dean is a massive flirt who wears against her best defenses. Nothing about Dean’s death is adding up, but their attraction makes sleuthing sexy, if not a little dangerous.

Rae and Dean know they’re together on borrowed time. Can they protect their hearts and solve the mystery of Dean’s death? Will Rae ever be able to return to her monotonous life again once they do?

Ghosted is for fans of Meg Cabot’s The Mediator (but for adults), CBS’ Ghost Whisperer, and for anyone who’s thought a ghost boyfriend sounds kinda hot.

Publication Date
May 25, 2026
ASIN
B0FCSHTM8K

Reader Reviews

A fun, spooky romance!

October 20, 2025

Such a fun romance! I didn’t think I was a fan of paranormal romance, but after reading Megan’s debut this year, she became an auto-buy author for me. Rae and Dean are positively delightful and this was a warm, comforting read perfect for spooky season! )

cute book

September 18, 2025

I really enjoyed this book. There were some pretty funny moments with the ghosts. Rae becoming more comfortable as a medium was great. I hope the next book from Ravenwood is Wren and Julien. )

Such a fun book!

October 2, 2025

I absolutely adored this book! Such a fun take on a romance and a perfect book for the fall season. )

interesting

May 10, 2026

I can’t believe the ending was like that. Enjoy this book has a little mystery to it. I think it’s really cool that you decide to stick with her in the end. )

Best Read of 2025

October 5, 2025

Ghosted by Megan Bowen is a masterpiece of contemporary literature and my reason for saying so is heavily objective, thank you very much. My reasoning is simple: Rae is me and I am Rae. I have never before felt so seen as a millennial woman who grew up fat and mentally ill in a judgmental town in the mid-2000s. I may be projecting a bit, but I believe in my bones Ms Bowen knows this struggle well. This kind of representation only comes with lived experience. Everything Dean said to Rae hit home...

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