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Life After Love
A Contemporary Paranormal MM Romance
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.
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.
102 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2020
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Imogen Markwell-Tweed
46 books122 followersImogen Markwell-Tweed is a queer romance writer and editor based in St. Louis. When she's not writing or hanging out with her dog, IMT can be found putting her media degrees to use by binge-watching trashy television. All of her stories promise queer protagonists, healthy relationships, and happily ever afters. @unrealimogen on Twitter and Instagram.view less
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October 9, 2022
This was really enjoyable. A great balance of romance, comedy and paranormal.
I know this was originally released in individual episodes, and that’s where my main complaint lies. Though it’s now collected in one book, each part rehashes previous events. Which is not so annoying in serials but less tolerable when I just finished reading the previous chapter a minute before.
I know this was originally released in individual episodes, and that’s where my main complaint lies. Though it’s now collected in one book, each part rehashes previous events. Which is not so annoying in serials but less tolerable when I just finished reading the previous chapter a minute before.
May 1, 2021
This is so beautiful, I'm deeply in love, but also sobbing right now ❤️
“I’m going to spend my whole life loving you.”
“‘Were all stars to disappear or die, I should learn to look at an empty sky, and feel its total dark sublime, though this might take me a little time.’”
“I’m going to spend my whole life loving you.”
“‘Were all stars to disappear or die, I should learn to look at an empty sky, and feel its total dark sublime, though this might take me a little time.’”
May 10, 2020
This reads so much as Johnlock fanfiction. I love it!
September 14, 2022
Adorable.
A very short story but not for that, not very intense.
Sweet and extremely romantic and with an ending that won my heart.
A very short story but not for that, not very intense.
Sweet and extremely romantic and with an ending that won my heart.
January 20, 2021
3.5
Life After Love puts paid to the dictum of the “show, don’t tell.” The book is written in almost 100% tell, but it works. I mean really works. If you like Alexis Hall's use of feels or TJ Klune’s chanty-repetitiveness you will like Imogen Markwell-Tweed’s writing.
Granted, it covers a lifetime in just over a hundred pages. So, it’s on the spare side. And I wasn’t surprised to learn, after reading it, that it was written in parts (maybe as a serial) before being compiled into this book. You feel it a little in the way some things are needlessly recapped. But the whole this is just so sweet (without being artificially saccharine) that it’s all forgivable. Well worth picking up.
Life After Love puts paid to the dictum of the “show, don’t tell.” The book is written in almost 100% tell, but it works. I mean really works. If you like Alexis Hall's use of feels or TJ Klune’s chanty-repetitiveness you will like Imogen Markwell-Tweed’s writing.
Granted, it covers a lifetime in just over a hundred pages. So, it’s on the spare side. And I wasn’t surprised to learn, after reading it, that it was written in parts (maybe as a serial) before being compiled into this book. You feel it a little in the way some things are needlessly recapped. But the whole this is just so sweet (without being artificially saccharine) that it’s all forgivable. Well worth picking up.
September 29, 2023
I love how the title summarizes the entire story. This is a novel about a tenant in an apartment "haunted" by a ghost. (and when I say haunted, I mean "living" and co-existing). This is a mashup of gay romance and supernatural that was rolled in a very neat package.
Things started weird. Imagine living in an apartment with a ghost that interacts with you and sometimes, even argues with you on both petty and serious matters. Danny (the human) and Adam (the ghost) eventually got along well and started falling for each other. Danny was able to find a grimoire (book of magic spells) and was able to transform Adam from a ghost to a tangible human being.
They lived harmoniously for a certain timeframe until some problems concerning the backlash from the magic spell that they accomplished began to bother them. This problem tested their relationship and that's when things began to get more interesting.
The story was written simply with slight glimpses from the past which is easy to follow. This is not the first time that I have encountered such a concept but what makes this story different is the writing style and the twist at the end. The smut scene was also written well and the ending, albeit entertaining, could use some additional twist to make it more appealing. Overall, this is a 4-star read for me.
Things started weird. Imagine living in an apartment with a ghost that interacts with you and sometimes, even argues with you on both petty and serious matters. Danny (the human) and Adam (the ghost) eventually got along well and started falling for each other. Danny was able to find a grimoire (book of magic spells) and was able to transform Adam from a ghost to a tangible human being.
They lived harmoniously for a certain timeframe until some problems concerning the backlash from the magic spell that they accomplished began to bother them. This problem tested their relationship and that's when things began to get more interesting.
The story was written simply with slight glimpses from the past which is easy to follow. This is not the first time that I have encountered such a concept but what makes this story different is the writing style and the twist at the end. The smut scene was also written well and the ending, albeit entertaining, could use some additional twist to make it more appealing. Overall, this is a 4-star read for me.
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December 26, 2022
Short but sweet and fjdbhdvhsgsga aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
November 24, 2022
This was such a CUTE read.. seriously. This book is novella-length, but it really packs a punch. It genuinely feels like a FULL length novel with all that is covered.
The author does a great job with character development and creating an unique storyline here.
I really LOVED the characters here, and their romance was so ... touching in so many ways.
This has a completey different take on a ghost / supernatural romance.. but i will add in that it is definitely cheesy at times. and obviously not very "realistic."
All in all, a cute solid quick read.
The author does a great job with character development and creating an unique storyline here.
I really LOVED the characters here, and their romance was so ... touching in so many ways.
This has a completey different take on a ghost / supernatural romance.. but i will add in that it is definitely cheesy at times. and obviously not very "realistic."
All in all, a cute solid quick read.
July 9, 2021
This was a different take on ghosts but it was a little heavy on the cheese and very light on any kind of realism. It reads very episodic so there's a lot of time missing between chapters and therefore a lot of information is also missing about the rules of this "ghost" and the paranormal in this world. Somehow, Adam is powerful enough to cook and clean and basically exist like a living person that can disappear at will. And, because Danny can't afford to move and is too stubborn anyway, they're forced to interact every day, so Danny falls in love with him. It's all very Stockholm Syndrome.
Halfway through the book, Danny uses some heavy black magic (using a tome bought on eBay of course) to bring Adam back from the "in between" and into a completely living person - supposedly all with the power of love and some Latin. While I understand this is paranormal fiction and therefore the author can do whatever they want, it just seems a little too implausible. I feel like maybe they got this conjuring idea from Beetlejuice but there ultimately were no stakes like in that movie, except that Adam apparently only gets to live for a single year. Don't worry, all they have to do is re-do the ritual with some blood every year for the rest of their lives. No big deal, right?
I initially felt like I really liked the story because it was unique and the love story is very sweet, especially the last chapter about the afterlife, but in hindsight I just have too many questions and it goes down in rating the more I think about it. This is definitely for people that care more about a sappy romance rather than the paranormal aspects or any kind of discernable plot.
Halfway through the book, Danny uses some heavy black magic (using a tome bought on eBay of course) to bring Adam back from the "in between" and into a completely living person - supposedly all with the power of love and some Latin. While I understand this is paranormal fiction and therefore the author can do whatever they want, it just seems a little too implausible. I feel like maybe they got this conjuring idea from Beetlejuice but there ultimately were no stakes like in that movie, except that Adam apparently only gets to live for a single year. Don't worry, all they have to do is re-do the ritual with some blood every year for the rest of their lives. No big deal, right?
I initially felt like I really liked the story because it was unique and the love story is very sweet, especially the last chapter about the afterlife, but in hindsight I just have too many questions and it goes down in rating the more I think about it. This is definitely for people that care more about a sappy romance rather than the paranormal aspects or any kind of discernable plot.
October 26, 2020
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.
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.
April 19, 2022
Adorable. Not much in the way of actual story - reminds me very much of fanfiction, in that it's choppy but still has a lot of heart. Glad it was short, very glad I read it, definitely cheered me up after a (as yet ongoing, possibly neverending?) week of being ill and miserable. Rounding up to 4 just for that, and for being a very cute and determined response to the 'bury your gays' trope.
May 20, 2020
Such a lovely premise! 10/10 would recommend for those who are interested in domestic paranormal bliss with a healthy serving of angst.
November 3, 2020
This is a book with a very original premise. A single guy moves into an apartment and finds a ghost who he develops a friendship with and then morphs into feelings for the dead man. Adam has been dead for a long time and while most of the time he's successful in scaring off occupants of the apartment he doesn't want, he likes Danny. The men grow closer, which is nice to see, but the problem of Adam being a ghost is solved way too easily because Danny lucks upon magic. What makes the story a good one is the connection between the two men, even from the start. With the conflict solved easily, there isn't truly a paranormal aspect to the story, more of a relationship development, which I normally love. But this time, I wanted to explore more of Adam as a ghost and the paranormal aspect of the story.
February 26, 2023
This was an easy listen. It wasn't a life-changing read, but I was happy to be along for the ride. I was intrigued by the premise—a man moves into a haunted apartment and falls in love with a ghost. I adored their banter and their devotion to each other that developed as the story went on.
At times it felt like the author was trying to tell me how to feel/how the characters were feeling instead of showing me and making me BELIEVE it. I still found myself loving the characters and rooting for them to get the answers to all of their problems.
The ending left me weeping and so so soft. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was a perfect ending for the two protagonists i think 💕
At times it felt like the author was trying to tell me how to feel/how the characters were feeling instead of showing me and making me BELIEVE it. I still found myself loving the characters and rooting for them to get the answers to all of their problems.
The ending left me weeping and so so soft. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was a perfect ending for the two protagonists i think 💕
October 29, 2023
Upsetting and way too short. This author writes well and has great ideas. A part of me wishes she would turn them into full-length novels. I was super invested in their story and wanted to learn more.
But the brevity might also be what makes her story's so good.
One issue I have (that removed a star) is the autors' lack of pronoun usage. Danny did this, and then Adam did that, Danny said Adam said Danny Adam Danny Adam Danny Adam over and over. Especially reading on a phone, their names took over 50% of the screen. It may be hard to convey who's doing what in a same-pronoun relationship, but I have seen people do it sucessfully.
But the brevity might also be what makes her story's so good.
One issue I have (that removed a star) is the autors' lack of pronoun usage. Danny did this, and then Adam did that, Danny said Adam said Danny Adam Danny Adam Danny Adam over and over. Especially reading on a phone, their names took over 50% of the screen. It may be hard to convey who's doing what in a same-pronoun relationship, but I have seen people do it sucessfully.
February 10, 2023
no OfFenSe, but this was fucking ~ emoer ~ and ~sad~ and ~kinda cute~
i don't really like romance novels, but maybe i just don't really enjoy hetero-romance novels bc i find them painfully predictable. and also, the men do the bare minimum as a redemption arc. and i just can't stomach it anymore.
THIS? has ghosts. and sacrifices. and paranormal ebay transactions. so. suck it, CoHo.
this is the only coherent thing i can write bc i returned the book already and forgot to pull quotes. :)
it's great. and emotional. and the perfect length, methinks. check it out.
i don't really like romance novels, but maybe i just don't really enjoy hetero-romance novels bc i find them painfully predictable. and also, the men do the bare minimum as a redemption arc. and i just can't stomach it anymore.
THIS? has ghosts. and sacrifices. and paranormal ebay transactions. so. suck it, CoHo.
this is the only coherent thing i can write bc i returned the book already and forgot to pull quotes. :)
it's great. and emotional. and the perfect length, methinks. check it out.
December 25, 2024
I cried, so much. It wasn't a happy cry or a sad one, just a kind of wistful cry, I guess, accepting.
** Spoilers for the ending **
I found the ending appropriate, weirdly. I am normally, awfully HEA fan. This is not a HEA but it also isn't not a HEA.
I would definitely be happier if they were able to spent their afterlife, in a heavenly afterlife, but I guess a love like theirs would deserve to have a cycle of pain and happiness instead of them spending their afterlife haunting their lovely apartment. In my mind, that is where they would be.
** Spoilers for the ending **
I found the ending appropriate, weirdly. I am normally, awfully HEA fan. This is not a HEA but it also isn't not a HEA.
I would definitely be happier if they were able to spent their afterlife, in a heavenly afterlife, but I guess a love like theirs would deserve to have a cycle of pain and happiness instead of them spending their afterlife haunting their lovely apartment. In my mind, that is where they would be.
October 21, 2021
i didn't have an internet for like two hours and that is probably the only reason i finished it, since i already had it downloaded and i read more than 60% . i'll probably forget about it in a month or two.
June 10, 2022
Oh, sure, the reviews saying this is episodic are true, but this is so sweet of a story. Do I need to know what their life was like to know the joys and tragedies of the conflict scenes the author shares with us? For me the answer is not really. Different kinds of reader might disagree.
December 2, 2021
I loved this book. The first four chapters, that is. The last chapter was quite incomprehensible to me, but I can forgive that for a good story.
May 29, 2022
4.5 stars. So incredibly cute and heartbreaking. Read as an audiobook.
June 18, 2022
3.5 Stars.
Fantastic story about love but the constant plot summary every chapter felt too much.
Fantastic story about love but the constant plot summary every chapter felt too much.
July 24, 2022
This absolutely destroyed me. There was no reason for this to break my heart . Oh my god
August 19, 2022
the book was short but sweet. Their love and commitment to each other warms my heart.
August 21, 2022
This book was an emotional roller coaster in the best way possible
December 22, 2022
I haven’t read many ghost love stories, and this was adorable. Thankfully not too much smut too, so that helps 🤣 and I loved the sad HEA at the end
February 7, 2023
Short, sweet, sad.
March 19, 2023
Cute serial short story! Would have been a three star read but the last chapter was five stars for me. It was absolutely beautiful and tied the whole story up so well.
April 3, 2023
This is cute! However it felt longer than it needed to be low key.
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