Good Spirits by B.K. Borison is a charming and emotional story about a former sailor, now a ghost of Christmas Past, and Harriet York. She is a people pleaser who owns an antique shop and adores everything holiday-themed.

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Good Spirits Synopsis

• Nolan, a grumpy and cynical ghost of Christmas Past, is ready for the next phase of his afterlife. He hopes his next assignment will get him there.
• Harriet York runs an antique shop inherited from her aunt. She is content with her life, but Harriet is still grieving the loss of her aunt. Moreover, she has scars from her toxic mother, a relationship that still bothers her.
• Lounging in her colorful Christmas pajamas, drinking cocoa, Heather never expected to meet Nolan, who very bluntly says he has come to haunt her.

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Nolan has spent centuries as a Ghost of Christmas Past. He is ready to move on, whatever that entails. However, his new assignment, Harriet, is not making his job easy. Witty, sharp, and with Christmas attire that drives him mad, every trip to the past makes him more confused. He has seen the worst of humanity, and Harriet is not the right person for his haunting.

There has to be some mistake. Just, there is never a mistake in the Department of Hauntings and Spirits.

Good Spirits is Perfect Christmas romance about soulmate lovers destined to spend their lives together.

Nolan spent his whole life searching for something. As a ghost of Christmas past, he is passing by people, but everyone who sees him forgets about him.  He is desperate to move on and devastated because he doesn’t know how.

Harriet is the embodiment of Holiday cheer. She adores colorful wests, but even better are Christmas-themed pajamas. She carries treats in her pockets in case of an emergency.

As a ghost of Christmas past, Nolan saw the worst of humanity for centuries, so when he is introduced to Harriet, his newest assignment, he is left very confused. He is aware of the possibility that she could be hiding something, but he doubts that. 

And as they visit Harriet’s past, it becomes clear he is right. His boss assures him that there is a reason why he is sent there, so Harriet and Nolan must figure out why he is haunting her.

Setting

• Beautiful
• Enchanted
• Evocative imagery
• Nostalgic
• Setting fits the story

Plot

• Well-Structured
• Steady Pacing
• Character-driven story
• Introspective

Writing Style

• magical,
• emotionally resonant
• character-driven
• supernatural or magical realism elements
• warm & witty

Strengths and Weaknesses

✅ Strong character arcs

❌ Predictable ending

✅ Emotional Writing

❌ There is not a lot of focus on the holiday itself

Why You Will Love It

• Cozy setting 
• Emotional writing
• Cozy, magical winter read
• Slow-burn romance with real chemistry
• Witty, charming banter
• Explores grief and emotional scars
• Enchanting, nostalgic setting
• Relatable, well-developed characters
• Comforting, feel-good vibes with emotional depth

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Good Spirits is a cozy, magical winter read that perfectly balances romance, humour, and emotional depth. The slow-burn romance unfolds with genuine tenderness, carried by a couple whose chemistry and banter feel both effortless and sincere. Yet the novel doesn’t shy away from weightier themes, exploring grief and the long-lasting effects of parental emotional abuse with thoughtful nuance.

The enchanted, nostalgic setting and heartfelt character arcs make every scene memorable, even if the ending feels a bit predictable.

It’s a story that wraps you up like a favourite Christmas sweater, comforting, charming, and quietly powerful, leaving readers both satisfied and emotionally touched by its heartfelt message of love, healing, and hope.