"My Vampire Plus-One" by Jenna Levine is a delightful blend of romance, humor, and a dash of the supernatural. The story follows Amelia Collins, who, fed up with questions about her dating life, enlists the help of the eccentric vampire Reginald Cleaves to pose as her date for a family wedding. Reginald, with his centuries of experience in being both rude and arrogantly fashionable, seems like the perfect candidate for her ruse.

What starts as a fake date quickly turns into something more as Amelia discovers that Reggie is not what he appears to be. His initial rough exterior hides a sweet, vulnerable side that makes him an unexpectedly perfect match for Amelia. The chemistry between them is palpable from the start, and their growing relationship is a joy to watch unfold.

Reginald, who was introduced in "My Roommate is a Vampire," truly shines in his own book. His unique humor, quirks, and depth make him a memorable love interest. Amelia, a badass accountant, is a refreshing and strong female lead. Their interactions are filled with witty banter and genuine connection, making their romance both endearing and entertaining.

The plot is engaging, with a strong storyline that keeps you hooked. The addition of the ancient vampire collective chasing Reggie adds a layer of intrigue and conflict, enhancing the overall narrative. The "snowed in" trope is used effectively, providing cozy and intimate moments that deepen Amelia and Reggie's bond.

Levine's writing is both fun and comforting, making this book a perfect read for fans of quirky and unconventional romances. "My Vampire Plus-One" is a testament to her talent in creating lovable characters and heartwarming stories.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this amazing book. This review has also been posted on Goodreads and StoryGraph.

I loved My Roommate is a Vampire so much and when I saw that Levine was writing a book for Reginald, I requested to read the arc so quickly it’s a joke. It did not disappoint. AT. ALL.

I adored Reginald’s silliness in the first book and was so happy that we got a book just for him. I was interested to see how he could be turned into a ‘love interest’ and I’m sorry, but he is perfection. His humour, his uniqueness and his vulnerability were just everything I wanted.

Amelia was also a stellar FMC and I must say I enjoyed getting to read about badass accountant. It’s not often we get that. The relationship between the both of them was more than I knew I wanted and their chemistry was literally there from the beginning. Reginald is such a cinnamon roll and I wish he was real tbh.

The plot of this book felt a lot stronger than the first book and I did enjoy it a smidge more. But that doesn’t mean I didn’t love getting to read about Frederick and Cassie too and how they’ve progressed. This was just such a fun read that I sped through it. Levine is now a go to author for me.

3.75 STARS

I think on a surface level I really enjoyed this story. It was sweet, funny and easy to read. I liked the characters, and I love the way Jenna Levine writes her vampires generally. They're totally out of the loop, quirky and misguided and it adds a lot of humour to her work.

I just felt that the story progressed so quickly with the entirety of the plot only covering 6 weeks. I found it a bit difficult to believe that a vampire who was alive for 300 odd years, fell so quickly for a human woman. I wish we had gotten more of a glimpse into Reginald's past, I think this could have created a really nice juxtaposition between a more traditional vampire, and the almost comical modern vampire's Jenna Levine writes.

This book was just SO MUCH FUN!

I ADORED My Roommate is a Vampire and this DID NOT disappoint!

When the most eccentric of all vampires and a straight laced accountant fall for each other fangs come out and SPARKS FLY!

Reggie was just such a fantastic character. We got to meet him in the first book and I am SO GLAD he got his own book! He was just the most loveable, sweet and a lil' spicy hot mess! I was rooting for him from the very first moment!

The swoon factor was high, the SNOWED IN trope was perfection and the sub plot with the ancient vampire collective who were trying to chase Reggie down for his past infractions gave the story some really good conflict that wasn't centred around the usual will they won't they, miscommunication and break-up conflict.

Considering it was about vampires, this book was such a comfort read with low stakes.

Definitely recommend this for anyone who likes their romance a little unusual, quirky and loads of fun!!

My Vampire Plus-One is a paranormal-contemporary romance by Jenna Levine. Amelia is an orderly accountant deep into the stress of the tax season, whose joke at a family dinner was taken far too seriously, and she couldn’t stop herself from going on with the lie. This lie now means she needs to desperately find a boyfriend to take to her cousin’s wedding. Good thing she quite literally ran into a loudly dressed, far too attractive man that same night and couldn’t help but keep thinking about him. Reginald is trying to hide from people who are hell-bent on seeing to his demise, and blending in isn’t something this vampire is capable of or actually enjoys doing. Still, nothing says normal like a family wedding. It’s just a fake dating scenario; nothing ever comes of those, right?

I found it quite easy to connect with Amelia. She is someone who likes order in all things in life to the point when one thing is out of place, her whole life feels like it’s spiralling into chaos, she worries far too often about far too many things, her family doesn’t listen to her, so she’s simply stopped trying to get them too anymore, and she’s so hard-working that everything about living a life outside of work isn’t close to being near her plate of priorities, and of course, I can easily relate to feeling judgement from my own cat; what cat owner can’t? She was also really supportive; I loved that side of her, to reach out and give care to others, even a stranger like Reginald. Maybe that’s because the only support she gets is from her friend Sophie or her brother Sam when she lets them in enough to receive it. And it was lovely that the support she offered Reginald returned when she needed it as well, without her having to ask for it. I did find myself just waiting, almost desperately, for her to push back and talk to her family openly about how they make her feel and to also just live a bit more, which is why Reginald was the perfect juxtaposition to Amelia.

Reginald is everything chaos; in fact, he thrives in it. He is loud in everything he does because he is not afraid to be seen, and his choice of clothing begs for it. I share his love for Twilight, and the idea of him loving it brings me endless joy. Aside from his terrible dress sense, there is so much about Reginald that I love. He doesn’t take anything too seriously; he’s sexy, confidant, protective, slightly self-absorbed, cares so deeply for those he’s marked as his, he’s super cute, and he’s a smitten little pup for Amelia. His only true connection is with his friend Frederick, but even with him, Reginald seems to create a wall; he has many walls or many facades he likes to hide behind to distract others, or maybe just himself, from the fact that he’s lonely. I loved watching him drop the facade, or perhaps just make a crack in it to allow Amelia to see more of who he is; it was such a lovely insight. I enjoyed this just as much as I enjoyed seeing Amelia let loose and give up a little control, but, let’s be honest, in that carnal scene, she had all the control, and Reginald loves it when she does probably just a smidgen more than he loves her talking taxes.

Unfortunately, there were a few things that made me lower my star rating as I read this book, and I know it’s an ARC, so some of this stuff may be altered before release, but the discord parts, the Collective sections, emails, bullet journal entries, and the talk of taxes were just far too often to be enjoyable, and while some of it could be amusing, I was rushing through it to get to the next part. In all honesty, the only times I was really gripped was when Amelia and Reginald were together or interacting with either of their friends because that added some much-needed spark of heat or humour to the book. I don’t want to give anything away, but there’s a big section later on in the book that, while it helped solve the problem at hand, was dreadfully slow, and I was fairly uninterested in it completely. There’s even something in the epilogue that I felt was completely unnecessary because I had already guessed who the real culprit was a few chapters earlier. And my final gripe was with Amelia herself. I did find her charming, and I connected to her very easily, but for someone so smart, she is shockingly oblivious. I thanked Sophie for making it so we could move past her miscommunication and that we could carry on with the romance at hand. But despite all of this, I do have to give Jenna Levine a shout-out for the perfect meet-cute, a perfect glimpse into what their future might hold in the epilogue, and for the surprising level of heat in this book; the scene was worth waiting for!

Admittedly, I struggled to rate this one. I loved the scenes when Amelia and Reginald were together, even the scenes when one or both of the characters were with Sophie and Frederick, but I struggled to find enjoyment when the chapter was solely on either main character. As I explained above, the talk of taxes, discord excepts, bullet journal entries, emails, and the Collective sections just felt as though they bogged down the speed at which I was reading. At times, they could be amusing, but I just wanted to skim through them. I was just eagerly awaiting the next chapter that had both main characters interacting again, with their easy-to-see and ever-growing chemistry. Despite how much I loved the humour and the surprising sprinkle of heat they shared later on in the book, I just wasn’t that taken with the book as a whole. Even still, I have to admit that Reginald and Amelia are perfectly made for each other, and that’s why I’ll be rating My Vampire Plus-One, Three out of Five Stars.

I’d recommend My Vampire Plus-One to those who like their paranormal romance to have some contemporary romance energy—anything with a fake dating scenario, main characters that appear to be complete opposites, the surprising twist of the buttoned-up character being cheekier than expected, humorous lines, a mild hit of heat, and of course, a HEA. This was my first Jenna Levine book, and while it wasn’t a complete hit for me, I’m very excited to try out My Roommate is a Vampire because I’d love to see where Cassie and Frederick began, and if you did read My Roommate is a Vampire, you’ll love to see where they are currently.

I want to thank Random House UK (Cornerstone) for allowing me the opportunity to eARC for My Vampire Plus-One via Netgalley. As this is an ARC, the final released copy (releasing 26th September 2024) may have been edited, and therefore the quotes I have used may no longer be in it. And because Amazon believes three stars is a bad rating, I will bump the rating of this book to four stars when I leave my review on that platform only.

Firstly I would like to thank Jenna Levine , Random House UK, Cornerstone | Penguin and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of ' My Vampire Plus - One ' to read in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Due for publication in September , the novel follows the story of Amelia Collins who is tired of the bombardment of questions from her family regarding her love life ( or lack of it ) . In order to deflect the attention she seeks out somebody who could pose as her date to an upcoming family wedding. Upon unexpectedly meeting a stranger , her wishes come true when she finds Reginald . Engaging in a faux romance , secrets are uncovered and Amelia finds out that Reggie’s bark might be worse than his bite . . .

I read the first book in anticipation of the new release and loved every minute of it . I was ecstatic to receive an advanced copy of the second follow-on novel after hearing that Reginald was going to play a big part and I could find out more about his captivating character who took more of a background role in the debut of the series. Reggie always came across as intriguing with too brief an introduction and part - he was certainly worthy of a novel of his own.

I loved the book's cover it is eye-catching and definitely an attention grabber on any shelf. It ties to the feel of the book completely.

The author certainly has a unique writing style that keeps the reader engaged. Her humorous insight into the lives of vampires trying to navigate the modern world is contemporary , quirky and strangely relatable. I cherished the continuity from the first novel and the fact that the reader was given further understanding into the lives of the characters we had got to know and love. I would suggest that the books are read in order due to the tie- ins .

I personally preferred the second book over the first. It was an easy read that kept me engaged and wanting to turn the next page. I am already looking forward to a potential third book so I can get lost in Reggie and Fredrick's world again . Quirky , Fun and I cant recommend it enough

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After reading My Roommate is a Vampire, I knew that I definitely wanted to carry on with any further books in the series, and this one didn't disappoint! Taking Reginald from the first book and turning him in to the romantic lead seemed like quite the task,but Levine accomplished it so well that I think I may even prefer him to Frederick, as he has so much personality and charisma! It was also good to get snippets of how Frederick and Cassie's relationship was growing from the first book.
This book sees Amelia, an accountant in need of a fake date for her wedding literally running in to Reggie, an eccentric, bullet journalling vampire on the run! After coming to a mutually beneficial fake dating arrangement, they get to know each other better and realise that maybe there is more there after all, all while navigating family events and evading a secret Vampire organisation! I really enjoyed the development of their relationship and how they really grew to understand and see and appreciate each other for who they really were.
It's a case of opposites attract in this fake dating romcom and what a romp it is! This book is fun, funny, sweet , and steamy. I'm definitely hoping for more in the future!

I absolutely loved the first book and this one did not disappoint but the first is still my favourite.
The book is well written and easy to follow. I loved all humour and romance of the book. It’s one of those books that just makes you laugh at little parts.
The book follows Reggie our eccentric and odd Vampire. We met Reggie in the first book and I’m so happy he got his own book and romance. Reggie is trying to hide from The Collective in plain site when he accidentally runs into Amelia outside a coffee shop. Reggie ends up agreeing to a favour for Amelia which is to be her Fake Boyfriend for a family wedding. This is to get her family off her back about her working too much and being single. It’s not long before the pair end up being snowed in at a cabin and Reggie re-revealing his secret. Amelia not realising he was being honest before about the secrets he was revealing!
It’s not long being feelings develop and a relationship blooms between the pair.

Overall a cute, funny and enjoyable read.

Thank you to the Publisher, Author and Netgalley for an eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Jenna Levine delivers again in her supernatural romcom, following up on "My Roommate is a Vampire." This time, we focus on Reginald and Amelia's story.

We got a brief introduction to Reginald in the previous book, and he quickly captivates in this one. He’s quirky and unapologetically himself. Additionally, we get to see how Cassie and Frederick’s romance has developed.

The story centers on Reginald and Amelia fake dating for a family event, which quickly evolves into genuine affection that neither wishes to admit to themselves.

This book was just what I needed. The banter between the characters and how well they match each other is perfect.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was a sweet and fluffy rom com with an entertaining amount of genre-savviness. I loved the set-up that Reggie fully thought he'd already told Amelia about being a vampire, and the brilliantly awkward misunderstandings that ensued. However, I just couldn't get on board with either main character - Amelia was pretty bland, and Reggie was so... childlike? He was meant to be this optimistic ray of sunshine character, but instead he was just out-and-out stupid and weird, and not in a fun way for me. I couldn't find him interesting as a romantic lead at all. The subplot was better than the romance, but still rather silly. Overall, if you're looking for a silly beach read, this would be a fun one.

My Vampire Plus-One - Jenna Levine

I was terrified to start this book because I loved My Roommate is a Vampire so much, but I shouldn’t have worried so much, because My Vampire Plus-One has all the same quirky fun and frolics as the first book and we even get to catch up with Frederick and Cassie along the way.

This book follows Reginald (Fredericks annoying and prank loving “friend”) and Amelia, an overtaxed accountant.

Amelia is a hard working accountant who is currently in the middle of the tax season, she’s trying unsuccessfully to balance work and personal life, her family are constantly making comments on the fact that she is still single and she’s had enough.

One night during a family dinner she blurts out that she is currently seeing someone, which she immediately regrets, she is currently very happily single, but with 6 weeks until her cousin’s wedding can she find a fake date to get her family off her back once and for all?

Reginald is a fun loving, prank pulling easy going vampire, who ‘sees humans as friends and not food’, his dress sense is questionable but the most boring thing in the world to him is to fit in.

Until he starts getting threatening notes from The Collective about an incident that happened over a century ago, he enlists the help of Frederick who suggests that maybe he needs to fit in to evade capture and survive, and it's gloriously fun reading about Reggie wearing Fredericks clothes.

One night when Amelia’s and Reginald’s worlds quite literally collide they realise they could be the answer to each other’s problems, they embark on a plan of fake dating to stop Amelia’s families comments, and who would look for a vampire at a human wedding?

I honestly loved this book, it was so much fun to read and I was hooked right from the start. This is the perfect book to read for Autumn/Halloween, and if you're like me during a heatwave!

Some of my favourite quotes are:

“...My most prized possession: a framed oil painting of Edward Cullen on the wall above the sink, sparkly and magnificent…” - Reginald

“...you can go back to dressing like a stolen car.”

I want to thank Jenna Levine and Random House UK for providing me with this ARC.

Ahhhh I loved this! I love the first book in the series and I loved this one also! Jenna you are amazing and your writing is phenomenal

Thank you for my earc of this book. This was a fun premise but ultimately didn’t keep my attention so I dnf

This book was an incredibly enjoyable read, combining humor and romance in a fresh take on the vampire genre. It follows the story of overworked accountant Amelia and eccentric vampire Reginald as they engage in a fake dating scheme. The narrative is filled with exciting elements such as man-hunts, snow days, accountancy battles, and weddings, making it a dynamic and engaging vampire rom-com.

The characters are vividly portrayed and immediately captivating, especially with the refreshing departure from the typical brooding, mysterious vampire archetype.

While the inclusion of council meeting notes, bullet journals, and emails added a fun layer to the storytelling, some of these sections were overly lengthy and occasionally disrupted the flow of the narrative.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and appreciate the unique twist it brought to the genre.

3.5 ☆
So cute and funny!!
I might admit that I enjoyed the first one a little more.
Obsessed with these vampires romcom!!

Thanks to Netgalley, Penguin UK Cornerstone and the author for providing me with this ARC!

My Vampire Plus-One follows accountant Amelia Collins, who ropes a stranger who owes her a favour into pretending to be her boyfriend to appease her family for an upcoming wedding. Little does she know, however, that Reginald is a vampire fugitive, on the run from a group of vampires who want revenge.

In terms of plot, it’s a very straightforward story with no major plot twists (since they were all very obvious) and uses the tried and true meek female protagonist who doesn’t put her needs first and tends to let people take advantage of her good nature.

The real selling point for me is Reggie, who breaks the moody, brooding vampire stereotype and is instead a literal ray of sunshine.

Overall, a nice, quick, easy read that doesn’t require too much thought and has minimally spicy scenes.

[This review is based on NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion]

“If I were joking, I would have said something like, It’s raining cats and dogs outside, and I just stepped in a poodle.”

Paranormal romantic comedy
Fake dating
Forced proximity
Vampires

I absolutely loved the first book (My Roommate is a Vampire) so I was so excited to read this.

This story follows Amelia, a workaholic who is so fed up with her family prying into her love life (or lack of) she decides to invite a fake date to her cousin's wedding. That's where Reggie comes in, a centuries old vampire, he's cute, hilarious, quirky and he's got an absolutely filthy mouth. The romance between them is fast paced and full of banter. I really enjoyed how their story unfolded and how attentive Reggie is, he helps Amelia learn to let go a little. Amelia is pretty badass and helps Reggie throughout the story. Although there were some miscommunication elements I wasn't a massive fan of, it could be forgiven easily.

We get to catch up with characters from the first book and see some further developments with Cassie and Frederick which I really enjoyed. I love that Reggie spends his time bullet-journaling and evading the vampire society who are hunting him. The collective element is entertaining and reminds me of the Neighbourhood Watch Alliance in the film Hot Fuzz.

This book is super fun and easy to read. It has some real laugh out loud moments and some really cute and steamy romance. I enjoyed it as much as the first and highly recommend it as a great palate cleanser.

Thank you to the author, Jenna Levine, the publisher, Random House UK, Cornerstone - Penguin and Netgalley for providing me with the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed seeing a different side to Reginald (Reggie), in fredrick and Cassie’s book Reggie was very jarring and chaotic. He still held on to some eccentric and chaotic tendencies in this book but it was more endearing this time round.

I really liked seeing Amelia’s walls come down and the side Reggie bought out of her even if it did start out as a fake dating scenario. The plot thickens with the collective on Reggie’s tail and this causes some strain on his and Amelia’s arrangement, but it made for fun and interesting problem solving.

Absolutely loved it! i didnt think i would enjoy it as much as i did the first book because that was also a 5 stars for me but oh how wrong i was!!!

wonderfully unique, funny and quirky.

'But for you I would brave a blizzard just to see you smile'

Amelia Collins is super busy at her job as an accountant with tax season in full swing, but when another family member announces they are getting married and pressure from her family to bring a plus one mounts she tells her loved ones that she already has one, now she just needs to find one. Que Reginald who literally runs her off her feet and promises her a favour for his indiscretion, he must be the perfect candidate to fake date the only problem being he happens to be a vampire.
This book includes
- fake dating
- he falls first
- one bed
- snowed in together

This book was such a brilliantly fun read and breath of fresh air, it had an interesting new take on vampires and the MMC Reginald was such a quirky and kooky character rolled into a cinnamon bun package. The way the relationship evolved for Amelia and Reginald was so natural and well written, it wasn't forced and had me kicking my little feet as it happened.
This book is an interconnected stand alone and although it can easily be read as it's own book it does have a fair amount of the characters Frederick and Cassie from the first book 'My roommate the vampire'

The plot for the book was really interesting and when the book took a spicy turn I was thoroughly surprised at how good the scenes actually were so much so that I wanted more.

The only thing that I would have like to have seen added to the book was having a full length scene between Reginald and Amelia's brother.

'If her eyes had been open, she'd have seen it written all over my face just how desperately I was falling for her'
This book was highly entertaining and can't wait to read more from Jenna Levine in the future