4.4 (219 ratings)

Hunted by the Headless Horseman (Roars and Romances Book 5)

Name: Hunted by the Headless Horseman (Roars and Romances Book 5)
Rating: 4.4 (219 reviews)
Author: Emily Shore
ISBN: B0FHX3R6RY

by Emily Shore

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About this book

Autumn in the Appalachian Mountains has never felt this dangerous or this delicious. When Belle accidentally awakens the legendary Headless Horseman, she finds herself tethered to a dark, spectral entity desperate to break his centuries-old curse. What begins as a fight for survival quickly spirals into an obsessive, high-stakes romance that defies the boundaries between the living and the dead.

This paranormal romance breathes new life into a classic folktale, blending eerie atmosphere with intense, dark-romance tropes. As Belle explores the haunted trails and abandoned Gothic manors of the harvest season, she discovers that the Horseman is more than just a myth; he is a man of wicked desires and profound longing. From steamy encounters in corn mazes to the chilling secrets of a forgotten cemetery, their connection is as volatile as a crisp October night.

Perfect for fans of atmospheric retellings and supernatural spice, this story offers the ultimate autumn escape. If you crave enthusiastic consent paired with old-world magic and a brooding, faceless hero, this standalone installment in the Roars and Romances series is your next obsession. Prepare to see pumpkin spice and autumn festivities in a provocative new light as you lose yourself in this haunting, heart-pounding tale.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0FHX3R6RY

Reader Reviews

Holy Pumpkin Vibes

September 1, 2025

Wow. Just. Wow. Bobbing for apples may be my new favorite game. I’ve always loved fall, and pumpkin spice, but this definitely has given me a new ummm appreciation (?) for it. I love the fantasy vibe of it and the incorporation of and retelling of some of my favorite classic literature characters. I should have known what I was in for having read the other four in this series but somehow I was still blown away. If you like the spicy stuff and also appreciate the nods to classic characters while...

Spooky Fall Vibes 🎃

September 2, 2025

This a spooky retelling of The Headless Horseman and in livinggggg for it! This perfect for a cozy autumn night read where you can almost smell the cider and feel the crisp leaves crunching under your feet! Belle unknowingly summoned The Headless Horseman, and now they must work together to break his curse! Belle making a new life for herself after her grandmother got her out of the cult she was born into. Shes learning to heal herself from the trauma shes endured, while also trying to make a...

My favorite of the series!

February 12, 2026

I've read all of the books in this series and I have to say, this one is my favorite thus far! I love Halloween and the headless horseman. The way you combined them was absolutely amazing! I hope that you never run out of new ideas to inspire these stories! )

Fall vibes

September 7, 2025

Emily has done it again! This book kept me up all night because I could not read just one more chapter. Absolutely love the FMC Bella who owns a bookstore. The MMC Jack had me swooning with his dirty talk. Both the main characters overcame trauma that questioned their ability to find love. The “pumpkin spice” in this book was perfect. I will never look at bobbing for apples the same way 🎃 If you enjoy your pumpkin spice latte, warm blankets and a great book with fall vibes this is the one to...

Perfect Halloween read!

September 1, 2025

This book was amazing!! I have always loved the story of Sleepy Hollow and the Headless Horseman, but this retelling was just spectacular! This book was gripping, spicy, and sensuous, and even featured a villain that I genuinely hated. Jack was the perfect roguish gentleman, and I am living for it. Belle was beautiful inside and out. Even when she didn’t believe she was strong, she proved that she was. The things she had to overcome, unlearn, and remember about herself truly make her a fighter....