Josie Silver, the British author best known for her Reese's Book Club debut One Day in December, has expanded her Melody Bittersweet series with a third installment. According to New Books Alert, Merry Spooky Love (Melody Bittersweet #3) was released in October 2026, marking another chapter in Silver's shift toward ghost-tinged romantic comedy.
The release dates vary slightly by territory and format. As That Love Podcast notes, the UK e-book and audiobook editions dropped on October 8, 2026, while the US publisher lists October 13, 2026 — meaning availability depends on where and how readers pick it up.
What Is Merry Spooky Love — and Where Does It Fit in the Melody Bittersweet Series?
The Melody Bittersweet novels follow a protagonist who can see ghosts, blending cozy paranormal elements with Silver's signature warmth and romantic stakes. In Merry Spooky Love, That Love Podcast reports that Melody is asked to help save a department store called Libertines, a mission that reunites her with her ex, Fletcher Gunn, while a ghostly presence further complicates the situation.
The book is published by Dell and runs to 288 pages, with a paperback price of $20, according to Library Journal, which listed it under ISBN 9780593983041.
Merry Spooky Love also appeared in Smexy Books' new releases roundup for the week of October 12–16, 2026, grouping it alongside other cozy supernatural romances — a genre corner that has grown noticeably crowded in recent years.
From One Day in December to a Ghost-Seeing Heroine: Silver's Evolving Range
Silver built her international profile on One Day in December, the #1 New York Times bestseller that Reese Witherspoon selected for her book club. Penguin Random House described it as a love story exploring serendipity, soulmates, and the choices that shape a life — a premise that earned praise from the Associated Press, USA Today, and US Weekly.
The Melody Bittersweet series represents a deliberate tonal pivot: where One Day in December is grounded in contemporary London realism, the newer series layers in the supernatural, leaning into a more playful, Halloween-adjacent aesthetic that the title Merry Spooky Love telegraphs directly.
That pivot matters commercially as well as creatively. The cozy paranormal romance subgenre has attracted growing readership and a wave of debut titles in 2025–2026, and Silver's established fanbase gives the Melody Bittersweet books a launch platform that most newcomers to the subgenre lack.
It also positions Silver as a writer with genuine range — not simply a one-book phenomenon riding a book-club moment, but an author building a body of work across tonal registers. For readers who discovered her through One Day in December and have been curious about the Melody Bittersweet series, the third installment is a natural entry point given its seasonal hook.
One Day in December remains available from Penguin Random House for readers new to Silver's work and looking for a place to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merry Spooky Love (Melody Bittersweet #3) worth buying in 2026?
If you enjoy cozy paranormal romance with a seasonal flavor and are already a fan of the Melody Bittersweet series, Merry Spooky Love offers a third installment with returning characters and a ghostly department-store mystery at its heart.
Do I need to read the earlier Melody Bittersweet books before Merry Spooky Love?
The book continues characters and relationships from the earlier Melody Bittersweet novels, so reading the series in order is likely to provide the most satisfying experience with the ongoing storyline.
How is Merry Spooky Love different from Josie Silver's One Day in December?
One Day in December is a grounded contemporary romance set in London, while Merry Spooky Love features a protagonist who can see ghosts, leaning into cozy supernatural comedy rather than realist romance.
When was Merry Spooky Love released and where can I buy it?
The UK e-book and audiobook editions released October 8, 2026, with the US paperback edition listed at October 13, 2026, published by Dell at $20 (ISBN 9780593983041).
Who should read One Day in December: Reese's Book Club: A Novel by Josie Silver?
One Day in December suits readers who enjoy slow-burn, character-driven contemporary romance with emotional depth — it was praised by Reese Witherspoon and hit #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
What is the Melody Bittersweet series about?
The Melody Bittersweet series by Josie Silver follows a woman who can see ghosts, blending paranormal elements with romantic comedy across multiple installments published by Dell.
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