The Spirit of the Place (Oberon)

Jasmine Quinn is dreading the holiday season. Between her mother’s impending marriage to a wealthy, ostentatious financier and the suffocating pressure of a lavish wedding, she is ready to bolt. Her only reprieve comes in the form of Brandon Ablemarle, a brilliant graduate student interning for her future stepfather. While Jasmine finds him undeniably alluring, their connection is buried under a mountain of ideological friction. She is a dreamer shaped by her mother’s psychic musings, while he is a man of cold, hard logic who views her mystical outlook as utter nonsense.

Set against the backdrop of an elite academy, this paranormal romance masterfully blends high-stakes tension with ghostly intrigue. As the pair navigates their sharp-tongued rivalry, they discover that the estate holds secrets far more ancient than stock market trends. The atmosphere shifts from a tense family drama to a haunting exploration of the unknown, forcing them to confront the restless energies lingering within the halls of their temporary home.

If you are craving a festive read that pairs academic settings with a touch of the supernatural, this story delivers. Will the spirit of the place finally bridge the gap between two opposing worlds, or will their differences remain as haunting as the ghosts themselves?