Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Date with the Other Side | 2005 | Erin McCarthy | Buy |
| 2 | Heiress for Hire | 2006 | Erin McCarthy | Buy |
| 3 | An Enchanted Season | 2007 | Erin McCarthy | N/A |
| 4 | The Magical Christmas Cat | 2008 | Erin McCarthy | N/A |
| 5 | Abby’s Christmas Spirit | 2011 | Erin McCarthy | N/A |
| 6 | Seeing is Believing | 2013 | Erin McCarthy | Buy |
The Cuttersville, Ohio series by Erin McCarthy is set in a fictional small town in Ohio where the paranormal is just part of daily life. Ghosts roam freely, haunted houses attract curious visitors, and the residents take it all in stride. The series kicks off with A Date with the Other Side, where a Chicago woman inherits a haunted farmhouse and clashes with the local farmer next door.
McCarthy uses the small-town setting to create a cozy atmosphere that balances ghostly encounters with romantic comedy. The paranormal elements are played for humor as much as suspense, and the tight-knit community gives the series a warmth that carries across all the entries. Heiress for Hire, the second book, follows a former beauty queen who takes a nanny job in Cuttersville and finds herself falling for a single dad.
The series spans from 2005 to 2013 and includes full-length novels alongside anthology novellas and a short story. Several entries appeared in holiday-themed collections like An Enchanted Season and The Magical Christmas Cat, giving the series a seasonal flavor that adds to its charm.