Life After Love 

by Imogen Markwell-Tweed 

3 out of 5 

Synopsis 

Adam and Danny are just your average couple. Sure, Adam is a ghost — and then he’s not — and then he is again. And, yes, in between crafting lattes, Danny sometimes crafts spells. But other than that, they’re your typical couple... plus or minus a few grimoires. From ghostly best friends to husbands, Adam and Danny find a way to work through all of their troubles. Even death.

Danny loves his new apartment, its stainless steel appliances, low crime rating, and proximity to his job that keeps him from having to take the bus. The only downside? The ghost that haunts it. When Danny reluctantly offers to share the space with Adam the Ghost, he thinks he’s signing up for an awkward roommate situation. Instead, Danny is faced with the very real possibility that Adam might be the love of his life — and that, at any moment, he might lose him forever.

Reader Note: This book contains adult language, content, and is intended for 18+ readers. If interested in a heat-free read, simply skip chapter two. 

Review 

When Danny moves into a new flat, he doesn't know he'll get a ghostly roommate that will change his life.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This story follows Danny, who's just a normal guy, and never believed in ghosts. That is, until he moves into a haunted flat, and meets Adam.

Rather than be scared away by the ghost, Danny is determined to make the best of the situation and stay.

Adam has been alone since he died many years ago. Sometimes he'll spook the residents of his flat, and sometimes he'll leave them be; the only constant is that they always leave. Until Danny decides to stay, and he gets a chance at a second life.

I believe this single edition was originally published as 5 short stories, which shows Danny & Adam's romance: Before; Alive; Living; Love & After.

The narrative is very episodic. In addition to it being split into 5 parts, with each part jumping from note to interesting note. It kinda reminded me of those TV ads that were almost mini-series - a UK version would be the BT ads with Kris Marshall, or Anthony Head in the coffee ads. It's a short and sweet snapshot of life (and death) with Danny and Adam.

This works really well to start with. The writing is light and easy to follow, and the author manages to make it adorably cute, and quite addictive to read.

I was a little disappointed with how briefly Adam was a ghost, and the will-they-won't-they section was definitely my favourite.

This moves on quickly to everything that happens afterwards. It's still sweet, but the pacing was much slower.

This is a short story, and focusses solely on the relationship between Danny and Adam.

I think I would have preferred if the author explored a little bit more of the magic involved, or the lives of our two leading men before they met. I understand for the sake of brevity, it makes sense to focus on one thing; but I think it was an opportunity wasted.

Overall, I enjoyed this and look forward to more of the author's work.

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