Otherworldly Hearts Series by Miles A. Bennett

Julian never planned to spill the love potion. He only wanted proof that he wasn’t a failed witch that, just once, his spells could do what they were meant to. But one clumsy slip sent the charm flying straight into his sharp-tongued, skeptical neighbor, Elias.Elias has spent years tucked safely behind his own walls, living in careful detachment. The last thing he expects is to be swept into Julian’s chaos of sputtering spells, rattling cupboards, and cookies that definitely aren’t safe to eat... moreJulian never planned to spill the love potion. He only wanted proof that he wasn’t a failed witch that, just once, his spells could do what they were meant to. But one clumsy slip sent the charm flying straight into his sharp-tongued, skeptical neighbor, Elias.Elias has spent years tucked safely behind his own walls, living in careful detachment. The last thing he expects is to be swept into Julian’s chaos of sputtering spells, rattling cupboards, and cookies that definitely aren’t safe to eat. Still, there’s something about Julian’s messy honesty that pulls at him, leaving Elias to wonder if the warmth building in his chest is enchantment or something real.As misfires mount and the whole town starts to notice, Julian scrambles to undo what he’s set in motion, terrified he’s stolen Elias’s choice. Yet every disaster drags them closer, turning reluctant teamwork into something harder to name. Trust wavers, walls crack, and the truth waits between them.Is this bond only the echo of a spell, or the kind of magic that lasts?***Part of the Otherworldly Hearts series, this story brings its own magical twist to love and laughter.Otherworldly Hearts proves romance can bloom anywhere through time, across magic, even out among the stars. This clean MM romcom series pairs oddball characters with laugh-out-loud disasters and tender connections in worlds where the impossible feels almost ordinary.Spells backfire, ghosts meddle, shifters wrestle instincts they’d rather ignore, and aliens stumble their way through the messy art of love. Each standalone story mixes comedy, warmth, and a romance that stays sweet but never boring.Sometimes the strangest places lead to the most unexpected happily ever afters. less

Evan only wanted a cheap apartment close to campus. What he got was a roommate—one who happened to be invisible, sarcastic, and very much dead.Logan died too young, tethered to the place he once called home, passing the days with jokes, pranks, and restless silence. Most tenants fled at the first sign of him, but Evan doesn’t scare so easily. He argues, negotiates, and even sets ground rules. Against all odds, their banter turns into something far deeper... moreEvan only wanted a cheap apartment close to campus. What he got was a roommate—one who happened to be invisible, sarcastic, and very much dead.Logan died too young, tethered to the place he once called home, passing the days with jokes, pranks, and restless silence. Most tenants fled at the first sign of him, but Evan doesn’t scare so easily. He argues, negotiates, and even sets ground rules. Against all odds, their banter turns into something far deeper.But falling for someone who doesn’t technically exist isn’t simple. Nights filled with laughter turn into conversations that strip down walls neither of them expected to lower. Evan finds himself drawn to Logan’s warmth, even as Logan admits the truth he can’t escape—he may not be able to stay forever.Torn between logic and longing, Evan faces the how do you hold on to someone who belongs to the afterlife?With heart, humor, and a dash of haunting mischief, Roommate From the Afterlife is a tender, clean paranormal romance about two souls who find connection where no one expected it.Can love outlast the boundary between life and death—or will it vanish like a whisper in the dark?***Part of the Otherworldly Hearts series, this story brings its own magical twist to love and laughter.Otherworldly Hearts proves romance can bloom anywhere through time, across magic, even out among the stars. This clean MM romcom series pairs oddball characters with laugh-out-loud disasters and tender connections in worlds where the impossible feels almost ordinary.Spells backfire, ghosts meddle, shifters wrestle instincts they’d rather ignore, and aliens stumble their way through the messy art of love. Each standalone story mixes comedy, warmth, and a romance that stays sweet but never boring.Sometimes the strangest places lead to the most unexpected happily ever afters. less

Eliot has spent his life hiding. One slip, one moment of lost control, and the fox inside him threatens to break free muddy pawprints on the porch, a flash of a tail, whispers spreading fast through a small town that loves its gossip. Keeping the secret costs him more every day, but if anyone found out, the fragile life he’s built would vanish.Then Noah arrives. A wildlife photographer with sharp eyes and a heart too kind, he’s everything Eliot can’t let himself trust... moreEliot has spent his life hiding. One slip, one moment of lost control, and the fox inside him threatens to break free muddy pawprints on the porch, a flash of a tail, whispers spreading fast through a small town that loves its gossip. Keeping the secret costs him more every day, but if anyone found out, the fragile life he’s built would vanish.Then Noah arrives. A wildlife photographer with sharp eyes and a heart too kind, he’s everything Eliot can’t let himself trust. Yet every laugh at the kitchen table, every late-night talk, every glance that lingers chips away at Eliot’s defenses. Noah notices too much and Eliot’s excuses are running thin.When a midnight escape goes wrong and the truth spills out, Eliot braces for rejection. But instead of fear, Noah offers something he’s never acceptance, belonging, the comfort of finally being seen.Between nosy neighbors, endless gossip, and the constant risk of losing control, their bond is tested at every turn. Can Eliot stop running long enough to claim the man who sees him as he is?Or will fear keep him hiding from the love that finally feels real?***Part of the Otherworldly Hearts series, this story brings its own magical twist to love and laughter.Otherworldly Hearts proves romance can bloom anywhere through time, across magic, even out among the stars. This clean MM romcom series pairs oddball characters with laugh-out-loud disasters and tender connections in worlds where the impossible feels almost ordinary.Spells backfire, ghosts meddle, shifters wrestle instincts they’d rather ignore, and aliens stumble their way through the messy art of love. Each standalone story mixes comedy, warmth, and a romance that stays sweet but never boring.Sometimes the strangest places lead to the most unexpected happily ever afters. less

Eli never imagined his first date with Noah would turn into a loop he couldn’t escape. One spilled drink, one awkward stumble and the night resets. Again. Each morning it’s the the same text on his phone, the same pressed shirt, the same café table waiting.At first, Eli scrambles. He cracks jokes, makes wild choices, even tries walking away. Nothing works... moreEli never imagined his first date with Noah would turn into a loop he couldn’t escape. One spilled drink, one awkward stumble and the night resets. Again. Each morning it’s the the same text on his phone, the same pressed shirt, the same café table waiting.At first, Eli scrambles. He cracks jokes, makes wild choices, even tries walking away. Nothing works. But as the nights pile up, he starts to notice the the way Noah fiddles with his watch, the spark in his eyes when he talks about his students, the laugh that feels too warm to be part of a script.The more Eli listens, the more the date changes not in what happens, but in what it means. Love isn’t control. Vulnerability is both terrifying and necessary. Maybe the loop isn’t a trap at all, but a chance to see what’s always been there.Still, one question haunts how many times can he risk his heart on the same night before it breaks for good?And if the cycle ends, will Noah be there to choose him?***Part of the Otherworldly Hearts series, this story brings its own magical twist to love and laughter.Otherworldly Hearts proves romance can bloom anywhere through time, across magic, even out among the stars. This clean MM romcom series pairs oddball characters with laugh-out-loud disasters and tender connections in worlds where the impossible feels almost ordinary.Spells backfire, ghosts meddle, shifters wrestle instincts they’d rather ignore, and aliens stumble their way through the messy art of love. Each standalone story mixes comedy, warmth, and a romance that stays sweet but never boring.Sometimes the strangest places lead to the most unexpected happily ever afters. less

Kieran isn’t like the other students on campus. His handshake is too firm, his smile too careful, and his questions about vending machines sound like field notes instead of small talk. Most people shrug him off. Evan doesn’t. He sees more than awkward pauses he sees someone fighting to belong.What starts as simple help with coffee runs and class notes grows into something harder to ignore... moreKieran isn’t like the other students on campus. His handshake is too firm, his smile too careful, and his questions about vending machines sound like field notes instead of small talk. Most people shrug him off. Evan doesn’t. He sees more than awkward pauses he sees someone fighting to belong.What starts as simple help with coffee runs and class notes grows into something harder to ignore. Evan is pulled toward Kieran’s blunt honesty, his awe at everyday moments, and the quiet vulnerability behind his words. But the truth emerges Kieran isn’t just foreign. He’s from another world.As friendship edges into something more, every step forward is shadowed by questions. How long can Kieran stay? What will it cost Evan to trust a man who may have to vanish? For Kieran, learning how to be human means facing a choice he was never meant to make whether love is worth breaking the rules that shaped him.Two hearts. Two worlds. One fragile bond strong enough to test them both.When belonging feels impossible, can love be the place they finally find home?***Part of the Otherworldly Hearts series, this story brings its own magical twist to love and laughter.Otherworldly Hearts proves romance can bloom anywhere through time, across magic, even out among the stars. This clean MM romcom series pairs oddball characters with laugh-out-loud disasters and tender connections in worlds where the impossible feels almost ordinary.Spells backfire, ghosts meddle, shifters wrestle instincts they’d rather ignore, and aliens stumble their way through the messy art of love. Each standalone story mixes comedy, warmth, and a romance that stays sweet but never boring.Sometimes the strangest places lead to the most unexpected happily ever afters. less

Elias has carried embarrassment for as long as he can remember. The curse that twists his words into rhymes shows up at the worst moments, so he keeps his head down and avoids notice. But one slip at the market turns into a scene laughter rings out, sharp and stinging. Except from one man.Adrian is new to town, an outsider with a different view. While others see a joke, he catches something quick wit, sharp resilience, and a man who refuses to break... moreElias has carried embarrassment for as long as he can remember. The curse that twists his words into rhymes shows up at the worst moments, so he keeps his head down and avoids notice. But one slip at the market turns into a scene laughter rings out, sharp and stinging. Except from one man.Adrian is new to town, an outsider with a different view. While others see a joke, he catches something quick wit, sharp resilience, and a man who refuses to break. His laughter isn’t cruel it’s warm, steady, the kind that softens the edges of shame.What follows is chaos and closeness mishaps at the harvest fair, quiet talks under lantern light, truths long buried finally breaking free. Elias knows how fast kindness can vanish, and fear tells him to push Adrian away before it happens again. Yet Adrian stays, proving love doesn’t arrive in spite of flaws but because of them.Will Elias believe the man who sees beauty in the curse he’s always hated?***Part of the Otherworldly Hearts series, this story brings its own magical twist to love and laughter.Otherworldly Hearts proves romance can bloom anywhere through time, across magic, even out among the stars. This clean MM romcom series pairs oddball characters with laugh-out-loud disasters and tender connections in worlds where the impossible feels almost ordinary.Spells backfire, ghosts meddle, shifters wrestle instincts they’d rather ignore, and aliens stumble their way through the messy art of love. Each standalone story mixes comedy, warmth, and a romance that stays sweet but never boring.Sometimes the strangest places lead to the most unexpected happily ever afters. less

Ethan never thought a dating app would change his life. He downloaded HeartLink Beta out of boredom just another quiet night in his too-still apartment, hoping for distraction. Instead, the app matched him with Kael, a man who swore he was from another realm.Kael isn’t joking. He’s a scholar from Aeryndor, a world of twin moons, whispering books, and subtle magic. To him, Ethan is proof that Earth exists, and the strange glitch linking their worlds is more than random chance... moreEthan never thought a dating app would change his life. He downloaded HeartLink Beta out of boredom just another quiet night in his too-still apartment, hoping for distraction. Instead, the app matched him with Kael, a man who swore he was from another realm.Kael isn’t joking. He’s a scholar from Aeryndor, a world of twin moons, whispering books, and subtle magic. To him, Ethan is proof that Earth exists, and the strange glitch linking their worlds is more than random chance. Their first messages are clumsy, their first meeting impossible, yet every exchange pulls them closer.But the connection is fragile. Portals rip open in the wrong places, councils demand explanations, and the app itself threatens to “fix” their match. Ethan fears losing the only person who truly sees him, while Kael risks exile for choosing love that crosses worlds.Can two men caught between realities hold on before the link that bound them unravels?***Part of the Otherworldly Hearts series, this story brings its own magical twist to love and laughter.Otherworldly Hearts proves romance can bloom anywhere through time, across magic, even out among the stars. This clean MM romcom series pairs oddball characters with laugh-out-loud disasters and tender connections in worlds where the impossible feels almost ordinary.Spells backfire, ghosts meddle, shifters wrestle instincts they’d rather ignore, and aliens stumble their way through the messy art of love. Each standalone story mixes comedy, warmth, and a romance that stays sweet but never boring.Sometimes the strangest places lead to the most unexpected happily ever afters. less