Whispers: A Cozy Horror Romantasy

by Abby Auburn

Something is off at the inn...

Time has passed since Alice and Roque’s terrifying encounter with an ancient evil of the Dark Forest, and things at the Maid’s Heart have returned to normal.

Normal, other than Prince Oscar, the cruel prince of Lutador, refusing to leave.

Normal, other than the strange, unexplained happenings that have begun occurring around the inn.

Is there something else in the forest?

Or is it already there, inside the inn?

213 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 10, 2025

About the author

Abby Auburn loves reading romance novels and watching scary movies. When she can find the time in between, she spends time with her husband, two children, and their family dog.

Reviews

[Sharni · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve been struggling with reading motivation lately so this series found me at just the right time because this had the perfect balance of having me laughing and kicking my feet while also feeling uneasy about the ever multiplying whispering women and the comedy value of Prince Oscar starting down the path of developing into being a decent human.

[Monica Carrigg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, I loved this book more than the first! I basically read it in one sitting since it was hard to put down.

Alice, Roque, and Evandro continue to live at the inn, as well as Prince Oscar, the unwelcome guest. Several inn guests from Scratches are in the book, too.

The suspense hooked me immediately, as several unexplained events occur, although their randomness is initially brushed aside. Of course, the events start to feel connected , and BAM!, the action is non-stop. I love the dialog between the characters, with a few comedic lines that made me laugh. Abby Auburn brilliantly develops the three main characters (Alice, Roque, and Oscar) through their verbal and physical interactions, and I cannot wait to see where Alice and Roque go with their relationship—no spoilers from me, except to say that they are definitely hot for each other. And what is in the forest, or at the inn? Well, this book definitely ends with a cliffhanger, so I cannot wait for the third and final book!

[Hanna Hollister · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whispers by Abby Auburn was a great continuation to the story of Alice and Roque. Between the twists in the story that keep you reading without stoping, the creep factor that makes your heart pound and the development of the relationship between the characters that puts a smile on your face. It truly was a great book. Looking forward to the final book in this series.
On a personal preference note, I love the voice of the character and the way Abby Auburn writes. Im typically a picky person about that if the voice isn't right I just can't seem to get into the book no matter how good the story is. Abby Auburn has a great voice in writing and I am looking forward to reading more of her work.

[Brooklyn Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I DEVOURED this book! The first book took me a bit to get into, but it definitely helped lay out the plot for this one! I read it in one go and seriously couldn’t put it down. We pick up where we left off in the last book with the prince and Roque. That whole dynamic is interesting. The love that both men have for her. I was actually kind of rooting for Oscar for a little bit! If something did end up happening to Roque, Oscar doesn’t seem so bad. The ending with the cliff hanger and just as it was getting juicy too!! I’m excited for the next book and can’t wait to see where it goes from here!

[Sara Sankuer · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it!

The banter in this story is so charming, witty, and funny. Just like the first book, I read this in a day. Tried to save some for the next day, but I just couldn’t. Highly recommend these books!

[Jocelyn Wisnoski · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book had me hooked right in but this second book had me on the edge of my seat! I truly love this series and am already looking forward to the next book!! The slow burn was 🔥

[Koe88 · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

Still as entertainig as the first one.
Characters are growing and our couple is growing clumsily and slowly together.
I am diving into the next one!

[Meloriginally_reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

So let me start off by saying this book made me audibly laugh, gasp and cheer on the FMC. Abby Auburn is so funny and witty, it really comes through her characters. Alice is the most unexpected character because just when you think you know what she’s going to do she runs the other way. I love all the banter between the characters and the plotting to get rid of the Prince is hilarious. This story has some of the most unexpected twists and turns. There’s a perfect balance of horror and romantasy with all the best tropes to keep it interesting. I cannot recommend this enough and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

[Donna Knapp · Rating 5 out of 5]

The romance was sloooowwww!! Omg I was like jump him already smh all that trouble for a kiss to solve their problems lol