Can you recommend some halloween themed romance novels?

Sure. 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker is a classic. It has all the elements of horror and is set in a spooky, gothic atmosphere that fits Halloween perfectly. The vampire Dracula is a terrifying and iconic character.

A really cool halloween themed graphic novel is 'Batman: The Long Halloween'. It features Batman facing off against some of his most iconic villains during the Halloween season in Gotham. The art style and the moody atmosphere of Gotham at that time really capture the essence of Halloween. And there's also 'Hellboy', which often has spooky and occult - related stories that are perfect for a halloween read.

They often have settings that are related to Halloween, like haunted houses or Halloween parties. For example, in many such novels, the first encounter between the main characters might be at a spooky - looking yet exciting Halloween event.

There is also 'Haunted Hearts on Halloween'. This novel is set in a haunted town during Halloween. The main characters are drawn to each other while exploring the spooky happenings in the town. The author does a great job of creating an atmosphere that is both scary and romantic at the same time.

Ray Bradbury's 'The October Game' is also a great Halloween short story. It's set during a Halloween party where a cruel game is played that takes a very dark and unexpected turn. Bradbury is a master at creating an atmosphere of dread and mystery, and this story is no exception. The characters' actions and the overall mood of the party, which starts out as a normal gathering but quickly descends into something far more sinister, make it a thrilling read for Halloween.

One great halloween themed murder mystery novel is 'The Halloween Tree' by Ray Bradbury. It weaves a spooky tale around the holiday. Another is 'Murder on Halloween' by various authors which is filled with twists and turns. Also, 'The Hollow' by Agatha Christie has a certain eerie atmosphere that can be associated with halloween.

Another good option is 'Holiday in the Hamptons' by Sarah Morgan. This novel takes place during the holidays in the beautiful Hamptons. The story is about two people from different worlds who meet and fall in love. It has a great mix of holiday cheer, family drama, and of course, romance.

'Heated Rivalry' is a great hockey themed romance. It not only has the thrilling hockey games but also delves deep into the relationship between two players on opposing teams who fall in love. The story shows how they navigate their feelings while also dealing with the competitiveness of the sport.

One example could be 'The Girl with the Louding Voice' which, while not directly about pestilence in the traditional sense, the difficult circumstances in the story can be somewhat analogous to the chaos and challenges that a pestilence might bring. The relationship that develops between the main characters against this backdrop is quite romantic.

One great fall - themed romance novel is 'Autumn in the Vineyard'. It tells a story of a woman who returns to her family's vineyard in the fall and falls in love with the local winemaker. Another is 'Falling for You in Fall', which features a couple who meet during a fall festival and their relationship blossoms as the leaves change color. And 'A Fall to Remember' where the characters' love story unfolds against the backdrop of a beautiful fall landscape.