Ep 274: From Cozy Romance to Spooky.
On this Episode of Buzzing about Romance we are going to define Cozy and the spectrum of Cozy Romance to the Spooky just in time for you Halloween Reading. Joining Becky for this episode is Jenni, Lindsey and Amanda.
Discussion Topics:
- “Spooky but Swoony” — balancing seasonal scares with romantic coziness.
- How far can a story lean into the supernatural before it stops being cozy?
- Examples of cozy horror vs. light paranormal romance.
- Why cozy paranormal is booming (burnout from high angst / dark romance fatigue).
- Seasonal reading cycles — how fall content drives this subgenre.
- Covers and visual cues that signal “cozy” to readers.
Book Of the Week:
A List of Book Mentioned this episode:
- The Pumpkin Spice Café (Dream Harbor, #1) by Laurie Gilmore
- The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
- That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon (Mead Mishaps, #1) by Kimberly Lemming
- Muscles & Monsters (Leviathan Fitness, #1) by Ashley Bennett
- The Orc from the Office (Claws & Cubicles, #2) by Kate Prior
- Gift for My Ghost by Honey Phillips
- Secret Agent Gargoyle by Ava Ross
- Not So Kind Regards (Warts & Claws Inc., #1) by Clio Evans
- Juliette Cross – Stay a Spell series
- Aurora Ascher – Hell Bent series
- April Ascher – Supernatural Singles series
- Roxie Ray – The Cuddle Clause (this was a Jenni mention but I confirmed it cozy & it’s cute/easy read)
- Ashley Bennett – Leviathan Fitness series
- Chimera for Christmas – Ursa Dax (in general I’d classify Ursa Dax as cozy & recommend)
- Games with the Orc (Monster Smash Agency, #1) by Kathryn Moon
- Morning Glory Milking Farm (Cambric Creek, #1) by C.M. Nascosta
Good Spirits by B.K. Borison
The Late-Night Witches by Auralee Wallace
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Roadtrip with a Vampire by Jenna Levine
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