In a world full of monsters, she must fight the darkness or let it consume her.
Camille Torres survived a living nightmare. Every member of the Band remembers what they went through five years ago, but no one carries the weight like her.
Eight people went missing from their small town. The police said it was a bear attack, but Camille and her friends know the truth, and it’s much worse. Together, the unlikely group of misfits put a stop to the real monster terrorizing their town…Or so they thought.
When Camille returns to Ashbury for the first time since that fateful summer, she must face everything she left behind, including Graham Stevens—the boy who broke her heart. She does her best to avoid him, but it’s hard when he’s part of the friend group, and now she’s the outsider. But it’s only for a week, and as long as she doesn’t let any lingering feelings for him get in the way, she’ll make it out on the other side unscathed. Who knows, maybe they can even learn to get along again—as friends.
But when one of their own goes missing, Camille knows it’s not a coincidence. It’s happening again, but no one believes her, except for Graham, and he isn’t going to let her face it alone. The longer she’s home, the more she can feel it…The darkness she tried to leave behind is awake, and this time, it threatens to consume her.
Separate Ways by Jensen Parker is a paranormal romantic suspense horror standalone novel set in the late 1980s, releasing on October 16, 2026.
TROPES INCLUDE:
Paranormal Second Chance Romantic Suspense Horror Small Town in the 80s Found Family Family Secrets Magic + Monsters
TW INCLUDE: Death (mentioned and on page) Blood & Gore Violence Drinking Sexually Explicit Content (on page) Explicit Language Grief Dark Themes
Jensen Parker writes contemporary romances filled with angst, passion, and a happily ever after! With a passion for storytelling that blends heart and grit, Jensen crafts romance novels that dive into the complex relationships of everyday life and love. She studied English at Loyola University Chicago and Harvard University in Boston. When she's not writing, you'll find her spending time with her family, cooking, or planning the next vacation.
This was the perfect cross over vibes of supernatural x stranger things x scooby doo! I was HOOKED from page one and I am so convinced this is the best book Jensen has ever written. I found myself so immersed in this world she has built which was full of suspense, paranormal magic and monsters and pure kicking your feet romance.
In typical Jensen fashion there were twists that had you going: GIRL NO YOU DIDN'T and gave very untrustworthy vibes. But of course in typical Jensen fashion she redeemed herself in the best way so I guess I can forgive her. 😉
I could read this book over and over again and not complain about it. If you love romantic suspense with all the best tropes like found family, second chance and its always been you then PICK THIS UP IMMEDIATELY HEHEHE.
If you’re looking for a paranormal romance that gives The Mummy vibes, you’re in for a treat with Separate Ways by Jensen Parker. This book is perfect for the ‘ber months. You will be wanting to finish in one day with how good this book is. This book will make you wanna rewatch The Mummy like I did because of the vibes it gives off. Realistically, I can give this 5 stars but this was more of a 6 star read for me. I highly recommend this.