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I was so happy to receive an advanced copy of My Vampire Plus-One as I loved Jenna's first novel, My Roommate is a Vampire.

This was an easy, fun read that kept me laughing throughout. The MMC - Reggie was funny and sweet (considering he is a vampire) and I really enjoyed learning more about his character after his appearance in Jenna's first novel. The chemistry between him and the FMC, Amelia was super cute but spicy as well! I also loved how the main characters from the first novel were tied into the storyline and enjoyed getting updates on Cassie's and Frederick's lives as well.

I didn't enjoy this as much as Jenna's first novel as I didn't seem to connect with the characters as much, and felt like the storyline jumped around quite quickly at times. However, it was the perfect palette cleanser after getting into a bit of a reading slump this month and ideal for the Halloween season!

Thank you to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Initially when I started to read this book, I was sad that it was not Cassie and Frederick, because I loved them and the first book has consistently stayed in my mind, the more I think about them, the more I have a fond memory of the book. I was super excited to receive the ARC of book two and it didn’t disappoint!

When I realised who the book was about and started to see their personalities developing, I was chuffed to pieces. I love the characters, found the book hilarious, it made me laugh a lot, smile plenty and consistently chuckle throughout. They are such a sweet couple and I was on their team, rooting for them with all my heart!

I absolutely love Reginald’s journalling/mission statements. Go Reggie!!

If you want a fun, sweet and laugh out loud read, that’s lighthearted, then this is the one for you!

I give this book 4.25 stars.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and all involved in allowing me an ARC copy for an honest review. It was fun!

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After reading the ARC for My Roommate is a Vampire, I was really looking forward to this one but had no idea how Jenna Levine was going to turn Reggie into a romantic hero but boy did she.

Amelia is self-proclaimed boring and tired of her entire family on her back about her being single when she’s just trying to get through tax season (she’s an accountant). In the most bizarre meet cute ever she meets Reginald - a very strange vampire that offers his services as Amelia’s fake boyfriend…

I found this so funny and I have never once in my life enjoyed a miscommunication trope apart from in this. I loved hearing more of Cassie and Frederick’s stories in this. It was lighthearted, funny, and I really enjoyed the writing style.

This book is dual POV but I don’t think it was really necessary. There really wasn’t much of Reggie’s POV and the chapter starters (which I loved) gave enough of a POV for me.

My Vampire Plus-One was entirely ridiculous but in the absolute best way. Where else is a ‘boring’ accountant going to save the day and not only that but save the day with tax laws than in a Jenna Levine book? The answer is nowhere. I really enjoyed this and I think I even liked it more than the first one.

Tropes
💗 Vampire x Human
💗 Fake Dating
💗 Forced Proximity

🌟 4 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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4 ⭐️

If there’s one word to describe this novel it’d be hilarious!

This book follows Amelia, who wants to stop their family from asking questions about her love life so she brings a fake date to a family wedding. As she gets to know Reginald, she realises there's more to him than she first thought and that he's not that bad.

Oh Reginald, how I adore you! I loved his character so much and I think him and Amelia were the perfect match. I’m glad this book was much better than the first one— the storyline was streets ahead and the ending was perfect.

Read if you like:
🧛 paranormal romance.
🧛 fake dating.
🧛 golden retriever mmc.
🧛 forced proximity.
🧛 dual pov.

Thank you to Random House UK and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine will be coming out on September 26th.

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Thank you to NetGalley and RandomHouse UK, Cornerstone for the ARC

Yay! I was so excited when I received this ARC. I really enjoyed My Roommate Is a Vampire and have looked forward to the sequel ever since, Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! It had all the humor and sass and great characters as the first one, I loved Reginald and his sass. His relationship was really cute and I enjoyed the story. A great palate-cleanser and a great book. I'm looking forward to more of Jenna Levine's writing

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Thank you Random House UK, Cornerstone and NetGalley for giving me this ARC to review.

For lovers of Frederick J. Fitzwilliam within My Roommate is a Vampire, get ready to sink your teeth into Reginald’s story in Jenna Levine’s brand new romantasy My Vampire Plus One.

Amelia Collins is happy with her stable accountant career, moody feline roommate and single life, but it seems as though her family is not so ready to agree. To get her family off her back, Amelia hatches a plan to ask someone to be her fake date, and Reginald Cleaves (the literal definition of a fashion eyesore) could be the perfect weird remedy so that her family never hound her again. But as the pair spend more time together and secrets come to light, Amelia soon realises she may have bitten off more than she can chew…

I really enjoyed My Roommate is a Vampire but I grew tired as I got towards the end of My Vampire Plus One. This may be me however, as I can see the effort that Jenna is putting into creating a universe of characters that you’ll love and become invested into following their stories. That is not to say that I would not recommend this book, as it truly is a quick and easy, light-hearted read where you can switch off and lose yourself within Reggie’s and Amelia’s story. I’d even say it is a great book for if you need a pallet cleanser in between some heavy reads. But it was just too easy for me and I hoped for more within the plot to keep me gripped.

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I hadn’t read the first book in this universe and so it took me a moment to fully get into the swing of the word and the characters and dynamics but once I got into it I did really enjoy this book.

I thought it was funny and I loved the fake dating aspect of it and how Reggie and Amelia navigated that and their blossoming feelings. I also quite liked the whole vampire reveal of it and although it led to some crossed wires they were so crossed that it was frustrating.

Overall, thought this was a good, fun read. Perfect for the spooky season.

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Similar to book one, this book is a fun palate cleanser between books. It's silly and lighthearted with humorous moments scattered throughout. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy it as much as book one but it definitely was a fun read! I love the slightly clueless vamp alongside a human that has no idea vampires exist!

The romance is a slow burn with some steamy moments (and maybe some blood drinking). I did find the fate dating plot to be slightly pointless after a while.but overall, this was a super fun read. Definitely not one to take too seriously and would definitely recommend if you're looking for something easy to read.

Tropes Included:
- Human x vampire
- Fake Dating
- Cinnamon roll MMC
- Forced proximity.

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This book was very enjoyable and easy to read. It gripped me right from the start just like the first one did. I loved Reggie in this book and so glad he's found love and had his own book. I highly recommend this author.

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🦇 ARC Review: My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine 🦇

Thank you to both @netgalley and @penguinrandomhouse, @cornerstone_press for approving my request and sending me a digital copy of My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine 💕

Here is my ARC Review!

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Rating: ⭐ 4.5

This book was a lot of fun. Having read the first one and thoroughly enjoyed it, I can safely say I loved this one too. This was a very cute romance that follows on from, but not necessarily directly, My Roommate is a Vampire. And, if I'm honest, I liked the sequel more!

Now normally, I'm not a romance reader, especially if it's set in modern day, but Jenna Levine has certainly been hooking me in with her quirky vampires. Her writing is fun, easy-going and has some great laugh out loud moments. It's certainly a book that helps introduce readers to the romance genre whilst also adding a splash of the supernatural. This book does have a couple tablespoons of spice but it is nicely balanced throughout the story and definitely keeps you wanting more!

I hope there will be a next installment in the 'My Vampire' AU, as I honestly need more! Whether it goes back to Frederick and Cassie or continues with Reggie and Amelia. Either way, I will read whatever comes next!

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Really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read, and pulled me right out of a reading slump. Love Reginald and Amelia. What more could you want than a 300-year-old vampire with outrageous fashion sense? Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a lighthearted paranormal romance!

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Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

If I'm being honest here, I was actually a bit disappointed with this. I really enjoyed the first one and Reggie was my favourite character so I was really excited to read his story. I just feel like something was missing here. I didn't find it as funny as the first one either. Amelia is too much of a serious character, she's also very intelligent so it wasn't believable that she took so long to connect the dots. I also think the 'Vampires are so old' route is worn now.

I did enjoy the Taylor Swift and Twilight references in this though.

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If you read and enjoyed my roommate's a vampire, your going to love this aswell!

It's a nice quick palette cleanser. I love how the author puts a new take on vampires, normally they are all morally grey, brooding creature, but our MMC is a golden retriever with a filthy mouth kinda guy and I live for it!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC

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truly an incredible book that i won’t be forgetting for a very long time!! i loved the characters snd the chemistry between them was insanee

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I think i loved this one more than the first one.
I MEAN WHO DOES NOT LOVE A SIMP FOR MMC
Reginald was so cute i absolutely adored him
Amelia and him had such great chemistry, the vibes, the combination between comedy and spice was to die for.
I can’t express enough that we need more golden retriever mmc in books they are everything
Loved seeing back the cassie and frederick and the vibes the brought
The perfect book for fall
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the arc

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Another great romcom from Jenna! Really enjoyed the first one so was more than happy to read about Reggie and Amelia. A perfect escapism read with the right amount of spice and vampiric action!

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Such a brilliant second book from Jenna Levine. I absolutely loved getting more Reginald time getting to know him better, and his whims and all the secrets of the vampires. Amelia is such a lovable character. I love that she was unsure about her feelings. She had a hard time expressing herself, except when she did her accounting job she was hilarious in that.
If you love fake dating as a trope, this book is going to exceed your expectations, because fake dating a vampire who tells you the truth all the time is just so much more better. Miscommunication troops are usually an egg for me, but Janna Levin did wonderfully with humor and unexpected timing! I was laughing my way through the book!

I don’t have other versus other than this book is a gem, a highlight of romantic comedy with supernatural creatures a brilliant twist of a well-known series of tropes, and it gives a new perspective. it is brimming with wonderful representation, best word, expectation, towards females without any prospects in the dating life, and very interesting parallels between a vampiric life, and just struggles of life in general.

I wholeheartedly recommend picking this book up, and if you haven’t read the book one in this series, My roommate is a Vampire, please I urge you to pick it up. It is just as funny, wholesome steamy, spicy and well balanced with humor, just as this one.

Thank you so much, for the publisher deals are in that goalie for providing me an advance, reader copy an exchange of my unbiased review.

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I was absolutely thrilled when I was accepted to read the ARC for this book. Having enjoyed My Roommate is Vampire, I was excited to once again delve into this world, and learn more about Reggie in the process.

Reggie and Amelia are both such likeable characters that you just can’t help rooting for them! Their fake dating ploy acts as a mask for the both of them. Amelia needs her family to stop interrogating her on her singledom, and Reggie is in hiding from a vampire society who are convinced he’s to blame for a sinister event that took place over 100 years ago.

I really enjoyed following their story, and spent a lot of time hoping there’d be a happy ending. I was also a fan of how Jenna managed to make taxes sound interesting!

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I really enjoyed reading my Roommate is a Vampire so, I was so excited when I got approved for this. Fake dating I mean that is my favourite trope so I had high hopes. Frederick is so cute and adorable while being spicy 🌶️ . One thing I really enjoyed was the use of messages, emails within the book. I thought this was a really cute, funny story. This was the perfect palette cleanser. I just fell in love with these series even more. Thank you for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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I was lucky enough to receive an arc of this book. The first thing that drew me to it was its cover, it’s really fun and colorful. Now that I've read the book, it’s actually the perfect cover for it. It’s as eccentric and bright as Reggie.

It’s been a while since Iv read a vampire book set in every day life and I must say I low key loved it!!

This book is lighthearted and has its laugh out loud moments. Its an easy read, that requires little to no brain power, which is exactly what we need every now and then.

Reggie was such a goof ball, so un-vampire like , which is what made him unique. Vampires are usually written as smart and all knowing, educated and otherworldly while Reggie was clueless half the time, which made me giggle.

Amelia was definitely the brains in this operation and I love me a smart and capable woman 👏🏼

Tropes:
-Fake Dating
- He Falls First
- LOL moments
- HEA
- Age Gap

If you are wanting a lol and a HEA, then give this book a read❤️

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