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Thank you so much to NetGalley for the early copy of Mourner for Hire. I received a complimentary eBook in exchange for an honest review. With the book publishing today there’s no need to worry this review is completely spoiler-free
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Title: Mourner For Hire
Author: Caitlin Moss
Genre: Romance, Romantasy, Humorous
Pages: 370
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Synopsis: Vada Daughtry is a professional mourner. For a
fee, she’ll cry at your funeral, whisper invented memories, and spin tales of
heartbreak. It’s a job that keeps her moving—and keeps her past buried.
But when a wrong turn leads her to a roadside bar and a mojito-soaked night with bartender Dominic Dunne, something shifts. Then she vanishes, like she always does.
Nearly a year later, Vada shows up at a funeral… and realizes the deceased is Dominic’s mother.
Now he’s grieving, furious, and stunned to learn Vada’s been left a generous piece of his mother’s estate. He knows what she does for a living. He thinks it’s all a con. Vada wants to slip away quietly—again—but the late Annabelle Dunne has other plans: haunting Vada until she completes a list of posthumous demands, starting with renovating her crumbling seaside cottage.
Drawn back to the coastal town of Shellport, Vada and Dominic are forced to confront the truth—about the past, about each other, and about a ghost of a woman who isn’t done pulling strings.
Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers tension, slow burns, and ghost stories with bite.
Miniature Review
I’ve been waiting for the chance to finally talk about this book! I first read it back in July, and it’s been so hard to keep my thoughts to myself without spoiling anything. What drew me in most was the incredible emotional depth woven throughout the story, perfectly balanced with dark romance and just the right touch of humour. It was exactly the kind of read that feels made for me.
At the heart of the story is Vada Daughtry, a professional mourner whose unusual job is to attend funerals and inventing memories for the departed. What begins as a sharp, funny premise quickly blooms into something much deeper, exploring themes of love, loss, family, and the way grief can both haunt and heal.
The chemistry between Vada and Dominic crackles with
tension, banter, and vulnerability, making this the perfect read for fans of enemies-to-lovers
romance, slow burn love stories, and ghostly romcoms. Without giving too much
away the secondary cast adds a richness and warmth that lingers long after the
final page.
Caitlin’s writing is lyrical, and she does a brilliant job balancing humour and heartbreak in a way that feels effortless. The result is a story that doesn’t shy away from the darker side of grief, but still offers plenty of hope, charm, and unexpected joy.
If you’re looking for a romantic comedy with emotional depth, a funny yet poignant book about love and loss, or simply a unique fall read that will sweep you off your feet, Mourner for Hire deserves a spot on your autumn TBR.
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