This book was so ‘cute’! I’m not sure if cute is the right word for a book with bad guys and good guys, but some how the author did just that! I loved the use of “what the fang” instead of using the other f word. I don’t always like this type of love connection between the main characters, but I think this one worked. Thank you NetGalley and Xpresso book tours for introducing me to a new author.

Spooky Season is definitely more of a mentality than an actual time of year, and this book shows just why that is! This is a fun and flirty read — with all sorts of wicked deliciousness.

Stacey Kennedy does a wonderful job of getting you into the world and catching you up on its mythology and happenings quickly. The rest of the book is tightly written, and, while the dialogue and characterization is abundant, nothing ever feels excessive. All the scenes are set well — without ever diving into over-loquaciousness. Perhaps the best part of the book is how, these 198 pages, you really grow to care about the characters; they’re vibrant and quirky and real. Plus, there’s a miniature-sized pet dragon, which, alone, is worth the price of admission.

As much as I was loving where things were going in this book, it almost felt like the end came too soon and surprised even the author. The climax felt a little fast, and the romance felt a tad overwrought (mostly in relation to its depth). Still, this book is an engaging and quick read, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how this book develops into a whole series. The first book has already cast a spell on me!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Stacey Kennedy for proving me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

(Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.)

Ever since reading The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling last October, I’ve been hunting down other lighthearted Halloween romances to fill the void. If you were a fan of that book, you will be a fan of What the Fang? by Stacey Kennedy!

I enjoyed that this paranormal romance was sweet and heartfelt and packed a lot of plot packed into a relatively short number of pages. The ending tied things up nicely while still allowing an open door for the sequel (Oh Fang!, due out December 2022). Killian was the mysterious, protective love interest we love to see in romances like these — brooding on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside. The supporting characters added nice substance and dimension to the story (special shout-out to Ambrose, the adorable puppy-like dragon who stole the show — and my heart — on several occasions).

A couple of minor gripes: there were a number of info dumps that stalled the momentum of the plot. This information could have been woven in a lot more seamlessly or even eliminated entirely. I appreciate when an author respects the intelligence of their audience’s ability to infer information (like, for example, when explaining dragons as pets — I easily understood Ambrose was like a dog from the way he behaved; the whole backstory about dragons in Romania seemed unnecessary to me). The spice was a little generic for my tastes and the romance seemed almost secondary to the central plot, but these are mostly personal preference things.

I’m also not convinced by the book’s title. With a title like “What the Fang?”, I expected this to be more like a rom-com, poking fun at itself and with more humor peppered through the plot. While the story was mostly lighthearted, there was enough gravitas that the cheeky title didn’t match up with the tone of the storytelling.

Overall, I enjoyed this lovely little romance for some sweet Halloween fun in January. Recommended for readers who want a soft introduction to paranormal romance or who like their fantasy balanced with some sweetness.

This is a short light paranormal read about a witch Willa and vampire Killian. A quick funny read where Willa is discovering her origin and who her family really is.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley

I love this books so much. It was so cute! I fell in love with Willa in a heartbeat! It was amazing to read her journey of finding her family and also finding love along the way.

i am not goint to lie.. I have 0 expectations for this and truly I picked it up because I liked the cover.

umm this book had NO business being this good. AUDACITY.
Yup if this is a perfect example of the authors work(she is new to me) I will now be reading her entire backlist.
I loved that yes there were silly puns and phrases like My goddess and the classic What the Fang... but the story felt real!
And umm Killian may be 2022s book boyfriend. He was EVERYTHING you want in a book boyfriend.. and in real life lets be real..

PLEASE tell me book 2 is ALSO about them>?!!!

Ohhh boy, mid way I didn’t know if I was or wasn’t liking the romance but it definitely turned out fantastic. At first I thought it was a bit rushed into but after a bit it seemed to just flow into the story. Can’t wait for the next one to see what happens next!

What the Fang? by Stacey Kennedy is the first book in the Undead Ever After series and Ms Kennedy has certainly delivered a fast-paced, exciting and humorous story to thoroughly entertain. The storyline is well-written and easy to follow, and the characters are engaging, spirited, loyal and genuine too. I’m an avid reader of Ms Kennedy’s contemporary work, so this is my first venture into her paranormal writing, but I wasn’t disappointed. There seems to nothing this author can’t do! I’m looking forward to the next captivating story and I’m sure I will be just as addicted to this series as all Ms Kennedy’s others.

Light , quick read. I enjoyed the characters , sometimes it felt like things worked out a little too easily without much drama but still fun. Enjoyed the dragon!

All I want is to have a dog sized dragon now.
Magic-less witch Willa resides in vampire inhabited Charleston. After being attacked one night at her bookstore, she finds that she has a telepathic bond with the city’s vampire warden.
If you are a fan of hot vampires, hidden powers, and supernatural sexy times then this is the book for you! I absolutely loved the storyline and, despite it being less than 200 pages, this book was well paced out and didn’t really feel rushed at all. Since the magic system includes fated mates, there is a bit of an instalove feel, however there was definitely still a buildup to the romance and it, again, didn’t really feel rushed.

My first book by this author and I really enjoyed her writing.

I enjoyed the banter and characters throughout the book, I love Willa and of course heart for Killian, but I wish there was a deeper development of their relationship and have hope in the next book there will be more. I loved the side characters and know we will see more of them in the next book too. The twist and turns in the book I didn't always see coming which I enjoyed but they weren't so far out of reach that you lost the book. A great start to a wonderful series.

This was actually rather surprising. I was expecting a cute romance between a witch and a vampire but you get so much more!

Willa is the only witch in a vampire driven town. She loves her two vampire best friends, her bookshop and her pet dragon. That is until she is targeted by other vampires and the warden of the town protects her.

This novel has humour, romance, “oh shit moments” and felt so bad for the mc. It has spice and just everything you want in a novel.

I really liked how quick and easy it was and could be such a good starter to low fantasy.

I really loved the characters, and may have found myself a new book boyfriend because killian is just 🥵

This was a little predictable at times and I did have to roll my eyes a few odd times but I throughly enjoyed this novel. I did get accepted this the day it was published but I smashed it and read it throughout the day, including in between work and napping.

I cannot wait for the next one already! I’m really looking forward to what the next one will bring!

Thank you negalley and the publishers for allowing me to read the arc of this book!!

Sometimes all you need is a quirky title to catch your attention to make you want to read a book. In the case of What the Fang?, that’s what happened to me. Lucky me the book lived up to its title. Quirky, fun filled with interesting characters, I devoured this book in one sitting.

Up until now, Willa had been leading a quiet life running a bookstore in an all vampire town. Now she finds herself under attack for reasons she doesn’t know. Lucky for her the Warren of Charleston arrives just in time to save her. Needing to find answers behind Willa’s attack, the two embark on a journey to unravel the mystery and to discover why they have an unusual connection.

Willa, a broken witch with no powers and shunned from her coven, is just so adorbs. Her friends are quite the comical characters. Add to that she has a pet dragon. Yes, a DRAGON! Killian - oh man, Killian! He is Warden of Charleston and supposed to be the most feared vampire in the city but inside he is so much more. The journey they take to find out who is after Willa is fast-paced and full of mysterious surprises. Lot’s of secrets are revealed and quite a few of them…let’s just say were very unexpected.

I loved this book. It was just so fun with great characters. I know this is supposed to be a series but honestly, the story felt very complete. Not quite sure how or where the author is going to go with the next book, but I know I’ll be sticking around for it. New fans and old of author Stacey Kennedy are going to enjoy this book.

Stars: 4
I received this book from Netgalley. I was not compensated for the book other than the entertainment it provided. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Fun, intense, and hot!
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What the Fang – love the title- is a trip! Kennedy immediately grabs your attention, wraps the story right around your brain, and consumes your .

This story is a vampire story, in case you didn’t grasp that from the title. But she adds so many different elements and twists that it is unlike any other vampire story out there.

~Sexy, steamy vampire? Check
~A broken witch? Check
~Suspense and intensity? Check
~Hella hot passionate connections? Check
~The sweetest pet ever? Check
~Funny and quirky? Check

All of these checkmarks give us a fabulous story that includes so many characteristics of a story that begs to be read. From the cover to the ending, you will be entertained all the way through. Cannot wait for the next in the series!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you NetGalley and Stacey Kennedy.

After being shunned by her coven for not passing the Summer Solstice Rite. Willa Farrington moves to Charleston, a city now run by vampires. She opens a bookstore and unexpectedly makes friends in the vampire community. 

One day. some strange vampires visit her bookstore and when she's leaving for the night, they attack her. Out of nowhere, Killian Constantine, the Warden of Charleston, shows up to save her. Unbeknownst as to how (as she is a powerless witch), she summoned him telepathically. 

Since she's clearly in danger and he's highly intrigued by this course of events, they set out to try to find out what's behind the attacks. As they get closer, the attraction between them becomes stomper, but a liaison between a vampire is still frowned upon and  she's unsure of how to respond to it. 

With her life in danger and having so many questions about her own identity, Willa puts her life in the hands of the vampires and hopes for the best. 

I absolutely loved this book! It starts with the fact that she has a freaking pet dragon! A baby dragon! A tiny thing that she can carry in her arms and that, like her, is a little broken (he can't breathe fire - just "sneeze" some sparks). The romance is of the "fated mate", swoony, dreamy kind and when they get together they combust!

The turn of events in the end is a little expected but it's a great fun! 

Great secondary characters and lore development, but I wanted to know more about the witches, but since it's book 1, I hope to see more of them in the next one. Great fun! 

Possible triggers: violent attacks, a beheading on page

This was a fun and entertaining read.

A fast paced page turner that also packs some steam.

A HFN ending and although part of a series, everything has been tied up nicely and no cliff hanger to leave you pining for the next installment.

What the Fang? is a laugh out loud fantastic paranormal read. I loved this one so much. You are going to be thrown into the world of vampires and witches as you get to know Killian and Willa. Willa is the cast-off witch who never got her powers with a loveable dragon pet. Killian is an older vampire and Warden of Charleston. You are going to fall in love with this book so hard. I love the chemistry between Willa and Killian as they discover the reasons behind Willa not having her powers and the pull between the two of them. Killian is so swoony. Willa is sweet and will have you giggling. I could not get enough of this and cannot wait for more Undead Ever After. This whole read put a smile on my face. You need to one click this fun read today.

3.5 Stars
Willa Farrington’s magic is broken. Shunned by her coven for failing to pass the Summer Solstice Rite, Willa escapes to the one place no witch belongs – Charleston, a city that belongs to vampires. Determined to embrace her new life, Willa opens Cauldron Boil Books, and unexpectedly finds some friends among the vampires. Until one terrible night Willa ends up on the wrong side of a pair of fangs. Thankfully, her captor’s plan is ruined when Killian Constantine, the drop-dead gorgeous Warden of Charleston, shows up to save her. Intent on finding answers, the two embark on a journey to unravel the mystery behind Willa’s attack and their unusual connection.
This is the first is this two part series & I found it to be well written but I also found things to be a bit rushed, I would have liked it to be longer so that things could be developed more. I did like Willa & Killian but I didn’t love them. That said it was a fun, quick read but all ends seemed to be tied up I wonder what the next book will bring
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Willa is a witch without any powers. Having been banished by the witch council, she moved to Charleston and opened a book store for vampires. She happens to be the only witch in town, but that's ok. Her kind does not want her. When something strange happens at her store and she is subsequently kidnapped, Willa must find out why. She is at the mercy of the local Warden of vampires for help. It just so happens that Killian not only is the most powerful vampire in the area but he is hot to boot.
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If you follow my reviews, you know that I love paranormal romances. This one is absolutely delightful. Who wouldn't love a story where the main character had a pet dragon? From the beginning, Kennedy had me vested in the story. This is a one sitting book, easily devoured. I think the best part is that is the beginning of a fun new series.
Many thanks to Net Galley and Stacey Kennedy for providing me with an ARC of this book.

Wow, I read this book so quickly! It had all the things I love - witches, vampires, smut, and magic! As book#1 for a series, I am surely hooked.

Willa is a witch, but she never grew into her powers. She lost her mother at an early age and never knew her dad. Being raised by her aunt, the leader of her set of witches, she was particularly disappointed when she was shunned upon not showing any signs of magic. She's resigned herself to her new life, even embracing her misfit status by being the only witch running a business in vampire run town. Vampires are "out" in this world, but have segregated themselves by "owning" key towns in the US. They are OK with Willa in one of their towns for the most part, probably only because she hasn't presented any powers so is pretty much human.

The big shift for her happens when she is suddenly attacked and promptly rescued by vampires. Sounds confusing, and it is, but it brings Killian, the warden of her town, into her life. Willa, however, is a force to be reckoned with. She's awesome in just about every way in her handling of the twists and turns of her new life. Oh, and her friends are AWESOME. In fact, all of these characters are amazing.

The big story here, without spoiling anything, is that Willa's life comes with some mysteries. All those mysteries end up coming out in sudden ways, leading her into a whole new future. Killian is the vampire entering her life for the most part, with smutty goodness. I absolutely cannot wait until the next book to see what antics everyone gets up to.