Mansion makeover? More like mansion mystery! Kayla, a journalist with a nose for trouble, is deep into investigating the renovation of Hickory Hill's most famous haunted mansion - and the handsome man running the project. Spooky sounds, a tight-lipped cousin, and a charming contractor with his own questions pull her into a whirlwind of ghostly mysteries and undeniable sparks. With Halloween approaching, can Kayla solve her feelings and crack the code of Hickory Manor before it's too late? Dive into this quirky love-at-first-sight renovation romance with a touch of the supernatural. It's history, mystery, and a happily ever after, all under one (very haunted) roof!Instalust He works with his hands (and makes art, too) She loves fashion Cozy ghost vibes Leighton Rae Smith's debut and the first novella in the Hickory Hill series of steamy small-town romances with a paranormal twist!