I went into this book a bit blind, since I didn't read the first book in the series. I probably would have enjoyed it a bit more if I had understood the humor of the vampires and how different their personalities are from normal vampires in rom-coms. I enjoyed the story overall, but Reginald was a bit annoying at some points. It was probably all the puns and his awful fashion sense that I could not wrap my head around. I liked Amelia, but the way she just believed that Reggie was joking about being a vampire made me think she wasn't all that smart. I also have to say that I really didn't find the secondary plot revolving around Reggie very interesting. It all kind of fell flat for me, unfortunately.

Amelia Collins is a successful CPA, late for dinner with her family when she runs into Reginald Cleeves on the streets of Chicago. (Yes, the adorable quirky character from My Roommate is a Vampire has his own book now.) Since he's still on her mind when she finally makes it to dinner, she tells her family she has a date for her cousin's wedding and all the subsequent events that lead up to it. Luckily, she runs into Reginald (Reggie) again and he agrees to help Amelia with her scheme of fake-dating.
This was funny and spicy and set in both Reggie and Amelia's POVs.

*Special thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for this e-arc.*

I absolutely adored My Roommate Is A Vampire so I knew I had to read this one... and I was not disappointed!

4 stars | 1/5 spice

I really enjoyed Amelia and Reggies fake dating that turned to something real. The vampires in these books are always so quirky and entertaining that you won't want to set this one down! This is definitely a slow burn just like the last one by Levine.

Reggie was so eccentric and I loved it! He wasn't quite as funny as Fredrick was (he had me cackling at his antics). But I loved the vulnerability he shared with Amelia and how he quickly fell for her. I also loved how they balanced each other out and gave each other exactly what they needed.

The spice was ok? I would have loved for more spice - but that's just me. The tension between them could definitely be felt through the pages as you are reading.

Overall, a 4-star read for me. This will make the PERFECT fall read with a little bit of paranormal elements plus a cozy love story. If you were a fan of My Roommate is a Vampire then you will also adore this one! The epilogue was perfect and I loved the updates we got to see with Cassie and Fredrick. I am secretly hoping for an update of some sort on Reggie and Amelia with the next book if there is one.

For Fans of:
- Vampires
- Slow Burn
- Fake Dating
- Quirky Characters
- Interconnected Romances that can be read as Standalones

Big Thanks to Jenna Levine, Berkley and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions!

For those who have My Roommate is a Vampire, I think we can all agree that we were waiting for Reginald’s book. He is the side character whose book I was just dying to read and Jenna Levine made sure to deliver with this one. We’re first introduced to Amelia Collins, an accountant who is in the midst of tax season and frankly having a stressful time with a big client.

Things get even worse for her when she gets run into by a guy who Amelia immediately thinks is odd. Of course, it’s Reginald but she doesn’t have much time to think before going to family dinner. To try to get her family off her back, she says that she has a boyfriend and can’t seem to get Reginald off her mind.

The next day, she ends up seeing Reginald again, resulting in the two talking and her asking him to be her “plus-one” at her cousin’s wedding. From there, we’re watching the romance between these two blossom and it’s just so fun because these two embody the opposites-attract trope in the best way.

Jenna Levine did an absolutely amazing job, making the romance swoony while also giving us plenty of hilarious moments. I couldn’t wait to see what kind of outfits Reginald would wear or what he would say to Amelia’s father. There was also some tension and drama as Amelia and Reginald have a pretty bit of misunderstanding and watching how it all unfolds is just so delightful.

The other thing I loved was how things were a bit open-ended at the end of the book, meaning that we might get another book in the series. While it’s unclear if Jenna Levine has plans to give that character a book, I am dying for it.

This was a good time but much like the first one I feel like missed the mark for me?? So I’m moving on. Which is not to say it’s not written well, cause it is I just don’t think I love this authors writing style?

I love fake dating! But I didn’t feel any tension?? Any connection between the two of them?

Thanks to Berkley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

dnf @ 45%

I really enjoyed this! I loved the first book and was very excited about this release. It's a perfect blend of funny, charming and steamy. I really enjoyed the fake dating trope and who doesn't love a vampire?? 10/10 will be staff picking it when it comes out in Oct!

I think I've found my new favorite subgenre of paranormal romance: the paranormal ROMCOM. Please don't make me read a deep exploration of the inevitability of mortality with mopey vampires who feel all conflicted about turning their human mates. I'd much rather read about a bullet journaling himbo vampire who thinks accountants are sexy. This book was soooo funny! I laughed out loud at Reggie's bullet journal Discord shenanigans, his radical honesty about his vampiric abilities, and the fact that he was just absolutely gone for Amelia from he moment he runs into her in the street. (I was also into the subtle "fated mates" aspect when it turns out in an UTTER COINCIDENCE that Amelia's brother is best friends with Reggie's vampire BFF's fiancee. It's funny in the story and it's funny when you think about it later.)

I also love the way Jenna Levine treats these "all-powerful" immortal vampire plots. There's no staking or exploding in the sunlight, there are no vampire hunters or really any vampire fights at all, just some well-executed application of the tax code. This was really funny and fun, y'all.

This objective review is based on a complimentary copy of the novel.

I don’t care how unrealistic, silly, or predictable a vampire love story is - I will eat it up every time. I think I liked this book even more than the first one. Which is something I can never say! When I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about reading it. It was very much a slow burn, but definitely worth the wait.

I loved Reginald!! He was so quirky, charming, and funny.
This book had me smiling and laughing out loud throughout. I also loved how the author incorporated journal entries & text messages because for me, that always adds another layer of excitement to the story. My only complaint is that the ending felt a little abrupt. There was this whole build up to the cousin’s wedding only for it to be included in a very small portion at the very end of the book. I was really hoping we would have gotten more of Reginald & Amelia as they dove deeper into their relationship because I loved them as a couple.

Overall, this was such an easy, funny, and light hearted read with unique characters that I didn’t want to end. Can’t wait to see what this author has in store for the future.

Thank you to NetGalley & Berkley Publishing for my eARC copy of this book!

<b>His eyes, when they met mine, were so intense I had to look away. "But for you, I would brave a blizzard just to see you smile."</b>

sparkly and magnificent. just like edward cullen.

✨THINGS AND STUFF✨
-dual pov
-friend, enemy, “frenemy”
-vampire x human
-he’s a twihard
-fake dating
-tax season
-emails & text messages & journal excerpts
-forced proximity: snowed in
-#IsThisAKissingBook: open door. "I've got this," he assured me. Without another word he grabbed my hand that was closest to him and pressed a lingering kiss to my palm.”

thank you berkley romance for the free book!

I liked this. Sexy fun, easy to read in one day. A good vampire love story to ease in to spooky season.

If Jenna Levine writes a paranormal rom-com, I will read it!! Her fun twists on contemporary romance but with vampires just make me so happy every time, and I can’t get enough of this perfectly crafted blend of wit, humor, and endearing cinnamon roll characters.

Amelia has been struggling lately when it comes to managing her family and work-life balance. When her family asks her again about her dating life, she decides to make up a mysterious boyfriend to bring to her cousin’s upcoming wedding. And after a chance encounter with a handsome and quirky stranger, she asks him to be her fake date. But what happens when his sweet demeanor and loyal nature turn this faux relationship into something more real?

I was so happy to read Reggie’s story! He made me chuckle so much in the first book, and I loved seeing him go about his life, take up journaling, and fall in love. *swoon* These stories are just the perfect romances to make you smile no matter what.

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.*

One can never go wrong when picking up a Jenna Levine romance book, so I knew I was in for a great read - but even I was blown away by how good this was! Unputdownable and lovely are the two words I would use to describe this!. Fantastic and utterly addictive would also suffice :) Either way, you are in for a treat! The perfect read for fall!

I am a huge fan of Jenna Levine's spicy vampire romance "My Roommate is a Vampire," so when I saw this title I just had to pick it up and read it! "My Vampire Plus=One" is a fun and spicy fake dating trope that made me laugh out loud. I'm a huge fan of romantic comedies and this one was truly a mix of some of the best tropes in the romance genre. Will highly recommend to my fellow romance reading patrons!

Oh my goodness, did I love this book more than I loved My Roommate is a Vampire? I might have. I was just giggling the entire time I read it. Reggie stole his scenes in MRIAV, and having a whole book of him was just too much fun. He and Amelia were so sweet together and absolutely charming! Plus saving the day with accounting? I loved it!

This book is somehow everything I wanted and nothing like I expected. It's fun, tongue-in-cheek book with a great sense of humor and lightness that is not always a given in vampire books. I loved both characters, and despite the large helping of miscommunication which is my least favorite trope, it completely worked for this book and was realistic even adding an extra layer of humor. I loved the addition of the chat and discord messages that were added.
Overall this is a book that doesn't take itself seriously which in turn delivers the perfect escape into a campy over the top book with no apologies for being campy and over the top.

these books aren't for me. i'm not a fan of the mix-in of vampires and modern age unless it's done exceptionally well, which i've yet to find in these books. they just come out as overly quirky and trying too hard to but the com in rom when both are honestly missing.

just like my roommate is a vampire, this was extremely boring and honestly could've been made into a short novella. the characters were very bland, and i love a cinnamon roll mmc but this somehow made me hate it??

on top of this the fake dating is so predictable can authors please try something new with the trope. i personally think this was better in ways to the first but i wouldn't recommend it to anyone with similar book taste to me.

thank you to netgalley and publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so much fun! Jenna's writing makes me laugh out loud and I just feel such joy when I'm reading her work. I thought Reggie was the sweetest and I loved watching them fall in love!

The execution of the fake dating trope in this narrative was spot-on. The pacing of the relationship was natural, avoiding the common pitfall of rushing the romance. The miscommunication that resulted in her unawareness of his vampiric nature was not only plausible but also added a layer of authenticity to the story—assuming vampires were real, of course. Reggie's character brought a delightful sense of humor and lightness to the tale, and his evolution from a self-centered prankster to a caring individual was both compelling and satisfying. The subplot reached a climax that was more intricate and thrilling than its predecessor, ensuring that readers were hooked until the very end. While the story could have succeeded as a charming romantic comedy on its own, the inclusion of vampires provided a delightful twist that elevated the entire experience.

I absolutely loved this book!

I fell in love with this author’s writing last year when I read My Roommate Is A Vampire, so naturally, when I heard about My Vampire Plus-One, I knew I had to get my hands on it and it did not disappoint.

My Vampire Plus-One is smartly written and entertaining. The characters were a lot of fun and had great chemistry. I was totally smitten with Reginald. He was quirky and so old-fashioned and his dirty mouth took me completely by surprise. He was adorable and an absolute hoot. He was the perfect match for Amelia, despite her being human. Amelia took life way too seriously and lived for her job. To say that Reginald shook things up a bit for her is a complete understatement. He showed her that there was more to life than just work and that some risks were definitely worth taking.

All in all, My Vampire Plus-One is a delightful and entertaining read. With just the right amount of paranormal flare, steam, and humor, My Vampire Plus-One is a perfect read for the fall and Halloween seasons.

I had a rather fun time!

I haven't read My Roommate is a Vampire, and while there is some obvious character crossover I found it did not hinder me from understanding this book in any way. But I might go back to read it later because Fredrick and Cassie do seem like they'd be interesting to read about as well.

Anyways, let's dive into it.

This book is what I think most would consider 'campy'. But I mean that in the best way. It's playful and doesn't take itself too seriously—even our studious, particular, accountant FMC.

Amelia and Reggie bump into each other by accident on the street, while she's leaving late from her job and he's fleeing his peculiar pursuers. From this chance meeting, pure hijinks ensue.

Reggie and Amelia had such a sweet, effortless chemistry. They were opposites in so many ways. But they complimented each other in every way that mattered. They're like peanut butter and jelly. Best of all, they communicate like adults. There is no long-standing miscommunication. No third-act break-up. Just pure love and respect. I love that for them. And I loved this book.