Halloween is the day I met the love of my life. It's also the day my roommate died and became a ghost - and a pain in my ass.
Now, two years later, it's about to become my wedding day.
But that's the least of my worries. I'm about to move out of my apartment, which has my ghost roommate freaking out. My paranoid landlord is growing more suspicious of me by the day. And my fiancé's weirdo dads are on the verge of performing a full-blown exorcism on me.
It's just my luck that mere days before the wedding, I come face-to-face with death itself, shatter my soul into pieces, and compromise my very existence.
Will I even survive Halloween to finally achieve my happy-ever-after?
"My Pumpkin Prince (And The Ghost Between Us)" is the spooky and hilarious direct sequel to "My Ghost Roommate (Who Helps Me Get The Guy)". It is recommended to read the books in order. Expect hilarious over-the-top situations involving ghosts, romance amid very unusual circumstances, and a surprise ending that will leave you with all the feels and chills of the Halloween season.
Daryl Banner is a USA Today Bestselling author, composer, and performer. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston Honors College with a degree in Theatre and Psychology. He is happily married to his piano. Theory suggests this is why he writes romance.
During Daryl Banner's time in college, he wrote, composed, and produced a musical under Tony Award-winning musical and Theatre producer Stuart Ostrow, as well as two original plays produced under the mentorship of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson, who also mentored Daryl through the writing of his very first novel. In addition to new adult and M/M romance, Daryl also writes post-apocalyptic fantasy as well as dystopian.
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I adored the first book in this series... And yet somehow I loved this second book even more! Pure Halloween magic! The author has truly outdone himself!!!
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I adored book one of this series and yet I love this second book even more! The author truly has outdone himself! And so many happy tears at the end!!!
My Pumpkin Prince - And The Ghost Between Us is a perfect sequel, I loved it. And that epilogue was everything!
A funny and heartfelt spooky read. I highly recommend binge reading this and the first book My Ghost Roommate - Who Helps Me Get The Guy. 👻🎃 __ For some reason Goodreads keeps giving me an error when I try post the kindle highlights, so here's a screenshot of them (spoiler so make sure you read the books first!): ["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>
I'm completely over the moon for My Pumpkin Prince. Daryl Banner gives us the absolutely perfect continuation of Bryon and Griffin's romance as these two are on the cusp of marriage with the ever-present Westley Harmeyer still causing mayhem. But we get to delve a bit deeper into the unknown world of ghosts and the paranormal as Griffin's soul is suddenly not his own and he has to make heartbreaking choices that will most definitely affect his life and maybe even death going forward.
Banner doesn't hold back as Bryon is finally caught up to speed on all that has been happening with Griffin and West and how this will affect their impending union taking place on Halloween. In the meantime, Byron also has a secret of his own he has been carrying and it truly feels as if worlds are colliding with all that is revealed about the truth of his Dads' business and what Griffin has been hiding wrt his ghostly roommate.
Add in the interesting and always confusing Mrs. Shaheen and our couple is set on a path within just a few days that is both otherworldly and frantic. But the true highlight is the realization by both Griffin and West and I honestly tear up about it just as I'm writing this, that they are truly best friends and are forever grateful their paths crossed one fateful night in Apartment 313. Their friendship may have been unusual but there is no doubt each soul became stronger, happier, and better for simply being there when it mattered most.
I am beyond enchanted by this heartwarming book, and just like with My Ghost Roommate, could've read another 100 pages. Each character is wonderful. The prose is easy-flowing and enticing. And the storyline is charming and addictive. Not to mention being wildly witty and totally cheeky at times and includes an epilogue that pulls at the heartstrings like nobody's business.
The Author hoped that this book gave me lots of feels and a little Halloween fun along the way. Well, he succeeded tenfold. I loved every word and am hopeful he gives us more of this delightful world again in the future. Perhaps a Halloween tradition has been started and I will be here for all of it.
After finishing the first part, I immediately continued with part two, because I really wanted those guys, but especially Westley - the ghost - to get his Hea, as much as there can be a happy ever after for a ghost... I must admit that I didn't love the beginning as much as the first book, but the ending was just so sweet and perfect that I was easily able to forgive and forget. I think the epilog is one of the best I have read in a long time, I just couldn't stop crying. This was such a wonderful surprise, I absolutely adored all 3 characters (including the ghost) and I loved little West even more. Just be sure to start with part one, because this is not a standalone and you definitely need the back story to understand what is going on. Again a 4 star read and a clear recommendation.
Oh my, this is love at first sight! Adorable, entertaining, the fastest page-turner that gave me lots of deep feels! Totally loving it. Thank you, Daryl!
Holy Mother of Pumpkin Spice! This book was just freaking phenomenal! I didn't realize that I needed the rest of the story.
"This lady can lick my big crystal balls!". This quote has me laughing so hard.
I will say this again, Daryl Banner can write y'all. I ain't even kidding. This book put me thru so many emotions. I even had some tears hanging right there on my lashes refusing to fall. Ugh!
It's crazy how you can feel the words as you read them. Do you believe in ghosts? I would have said absolutely NOT yesterday, but today, ya know, you gotta question it.
Daryl writes the best quirky side characters.
I'll say it again, gah, this book was so, so good. High Five Daryl!
A total must read peeps. BUT, you MUST read "My Ghost Roommate (Who Helps Me Get The Guy)" first or this book won't make any sense.
My Pumpkin Prince is the perfect sequel to My Ghost Roommate! I couldn’t put the book down. I was on the edge of my seat as Griffin battles a hard decision that pushes his generosity to the edge. Byron is exactly what every gay man wants in a fiancé and husband. This was a thrilling and spooktacular love story that will have you laughing, crying (wait, I’m not crying), and in love with these characters. Everyone in Giffin, Byron, and West’s life makes the story stronger and engaging.
If you’ve read My Ghost Roommate, you’re going to love this book. Daryl does his “magic” yet again and takes us on tricks and treats of love, friendship, and life! If you haven’t read the first book, these two are a great read for the Halloween season!
The is the perfect continuation of My Ghost Roommate. It doesn’t just tell a different story but continues the same story with the same characters. I fell in love with these characters all over again. I cried several times this time around. Daryl Banner knows exactly how to tug at your heartstrings. I especially love Halloween, and this book hit all the good spots. Griff, Westley, and Byron are so wonderfully written and I feel like I know them even better now.
Move over "Great Pumpkin" It's the "Pumpkin Prince." What an enjoyable read. I laughed out loud several times. The mind of Daryl Banner is a treasure to be sure. I could see this as a play or movie. Daryl did not disappoint again!
DNF @68% ... I remember enjoying the first book in this series quite a bit. And maybe ??? if I'd read the two back-to-back I'd have stuck with this one. As it is, though, it's just not holding my attention and I don't remember *quite* enough from last year's Halloween read of the first book about the two main characters to really feel invested. Oh well. Moving on...
I had a lot of problems with this short book, perhaps, biggest of all that I was supposed to be rooting for a couple who have been consistently lying to each other since the day they met.
**I was given a free copy of this book by the author to read and review.**
THE PUMPKIN PRINCE is the sequel to My Ghost Roommate (Who Helps Me Get The Guy) and cannot be read as a stand alone. It must be read in order to understand the storyline.
THE PUMPKIN PRINCE is the perfect Halloween read. The continuation of Byron and Griffin and the ever present ghost West was everything I needed. I was on such an emotional roller coaster and I loved every second. The friendship between Griffin and West is so heartwarming they each needed each other to bring out the best in the other.
Bryon and Griffin are days away from their wedding and the start of their future when secrets are revealed and oh my! THE PUMPKIN PRINCE had me going from laughing to tearing up to stressed and everything in between. I fell in love with West's banter and I adored the eccentric Mrs. Shaheen. Everything came together in a spook-tactular way making this a fantastic read!
If you are looking for quick Halloween reads do not wait to pick up My Ghost Roommate series!
A quick, fun, sweet and otherworldly read. If you've read My Ghost Roommate and you've wondered what happened next with Griffin, Byron and of course, Westley then wonder no more. Several years later and life has moved on for our cute and spooky couple. They are about to tie their lives together but there is one pesky problem...our resident ghost. A wonderful cast of characters come together to make the story both eerie and magical. Who would have thought that I'd love Mrs. Shaheen so much. In the end, love conquers all with lots of laughs and hijinks along the way.
Wow! I loved this book! I loved The Ghost Roommate, but I think love My Pumpkin Prince more! It was a roller coaster ride emotions. It had me on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next! I was laughing on minute and crying the next. With an amazing storyline and wonderfully entertaining characters you get a fantastic story! It’s a great book for Halloween. Thank you Daryl for another fantastic book!
My Pumpkin Prince (And The Ghost Between Us) is the quirky and humorous follow up to My Ghost Roommate.
Expect the unexpected in this book full of hilarious, spooky, quirky, fun situations the characters and their ghost roommate find themselves in, with a bit of romance sprinkled on top.
I really enjoyed this book. It is a quick read and highly recommended.
I would suggest starting with the first book if you haven't already.
This follow-up to My Ghost Roommate had me questioning the existence of ghosts myself and also was a thrilling sequel to a very different kind of love story. It made me laugh out loud in parts and gave me goosebumps...and left me bawling my eyes out near the end. What a great treat for Halloween! Those boys will live in my heart forever.
A totally cute story with a sweet message! The ending makes My Pumpkin Prince the perfect sequel for Griffin and Byron’s love adventure. You MUST read My Ghost Roommate first to understand how West (Griffin’s Roommate) plays a significant part in the guys relationship. These two short books make great reads for the Halloween season.
I loved book one with my whole heart. The friendship with Griffin and West and how West helped him get Byron. It was so perfect and had me wanting more. This was NOT what I wanted at all. Felt like book one was thrown out and not even considered. I didn't mind that supernatural was tossed in. I love West and glad he found his girl. But I couldn't handle anything else about this book because it made me so depressed and sad. I felt like Griffin was being forced out of his home without any say with what Byron did and his dads too.
The fact that Byron lied about what his dads actually did then he was just going make them fix Griffin not even listening to him that West was a good spirit. He said what Griffin wanted to hear and I'm sorry but that wasn't right because after the sex which to me happened out manipulation of telling Griffin he got it he went back on that. Starting saying yet again West was bad. That isn't someone that loves you. I honestly wish West had become bi and ended up with Griffin.
What happened at their wedding was even worse. Which I didn't like. The half a soul thing and forcing Griffin give West up who's his best friend pretty much went back on everything that book one was about. I wish I never read this sequel. Wish had happy memories from book one. West should visited more even if he got his girl back. They could all been a family not what happened that was beyond depressing to me. If you want happy to me this isn't it. You don't leave best friends when you're that close.
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This book is off the rails. In a good way. At least, good enough that I’m talking about it here. I didn’t read book one of this duology, and I really don’t think you need to if you want a short(ish), ghosty, romance story that is…very creative. Griffin is trying to figure out how to manage his friendship with his ghost roommate once he’s married, and in the doing, he ends up with a grave illness. (I am hilarious, am I not?) As Griffin and Byron try to figure out how to save both Griffin’s life and their relationship, many things happen, some of which are definitely not #RelationshipGoals, but Griffin and his ghostly roommate find their ways to come to terms with the changes that are occurring whether they’re ready or not.
Surprisingly thoughtful and wistful sequel to My Ghost Roommate. Not much more can be added to the comments about book 1 other than to mention it follows the same path the movie Ghost took in its second half. ‘Pumpkin Prince’ is a quest to keep the connection to the departed soul (Westley) who, over the last 2 years had become Griffin’s best friend. There are some dark undercurrents to remind us this is not just costume&candy fluff. It’s a celebration of life, but also a reminder that memories, longings and aspirations conspire to build our own personal view of life - current and after. Very well written. Should be read as a sequel to My Ghost Roommate.
umm, the first book had me hoping that maybe the gods of fiction will bless us somehow, and west and griffin would end up together, but no, daryl. you had to ruin this for me. I love Daryl banner as an author. his books are one of the best to be written in light-hearted gay romances, but this was disappointing. now im gonna take a break from reading mm romances for some time. griffin and west were supposed to be together. would it have been predictable? yes. but would it have been better? absolutely.
This was a sweet conclusion the first book. They are looking forward to their wedding on Halloween and West is concerned for his future. They do some research and end up separating which leaves Griff in a precarious position without 1/2 his soul. Byron finds out about West, Griff finds out the truth about Byron’s dads and West disappears. Lots of ghostly chaos and Mrs Shaheen knows way more than she lets on. Fun Halloween story.
Great conclusion to the duet. The books should be enjoyed in order to get the full story.
Great scarier paranormal aspect to this installment. Plenty of sweet and sassy romance. I love how the ghost friend is fully a character. The quirky neighbor is hilarious.
A Halloween treat. I was touched and moved by the books and the characters. The one thing I regret about the second book was it was so conclusive. Although the characters made it to their happily ever after, I would have enjoyed see more stories about these guys. More please!
This was an outstanding sequel. I love ❤️ all things Halloween 🎃 and Daryl Banner delivered a masterpiece. He is a visual writer ✍️ and reading this was like watching a movie 🎥 in my mind. It was spooky 👻 in all the right places and tender in moments of vulnerability. The epilogue was a gem. Thank you Daryl, Happy Halloween 🎃
Griffin and West part 2, but now things are changing. It's as if their relationship is evolving. This story is more intense but the heart and feelings behind all of the events run true. Love and acceptance really can get us through anything. The end left me with a smile on my face.