This is the follow up novel to My Roommate is a Vampire which was released last year. It can be read as a standalone as the characters are different with minimal overlap. Anytime I go into the next book of the series, I always have the first book to hold it up against as a judge. Will it be better? Will it be worse? In this case, I found myself not quite enjoying it as much as I did the first. I really didn’t enjoy our vampire character, Reggie, quite like I did the vampire of the first book. He was delightfully quirky, a little off, and that was fun, but just something about him wasn’t working for me. I waited a few days to try to sort it out but still can’t put my finger on it precisely. I also got a little annoyed that Amelia felt the need to remind us repeatedly that she was an accountant. Maybe the fact that I have an accounting degree just really turned me off to this, but I found it insufferable. However, I really enjoyed how the characters worked together. The communication between them was just top notch and truly to be applauded. The side characters were also loads of fun and added to this books charm.

I would recommend this to folks looking for a closed door, light vampire romance.

3.5 stars rounded to 4

First off, thank you to @netgalley and @berkleypub for giving me my very first ARC!! 🥹

I just knewwww I would love this one after giving ‘My Roommate Is A Vampire’ by @jennalevinewrites 5 stars. Reginald freakin’ Cleaves did NOT disappoint! 👏🏻 What a cinnamon roll softie. Blonde MMC’s get a bad rap, but he’s one of the good ones and you can never go wrong with fake dating, I mean come on 😌

This book universe is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I may be biased because it’s set in Chicago and Naperville is my hometown, but I’m obsessed with the comedic love/hate banter, the spice, the Taylor Swift references, the Twilight references (Reggie thinking Edward Cullen is a badass is so funny to me) and the overall theme of strong, independent women who are the ones that save the men instead of the other way around. We need more of that in the romance genre!

I’m also such a sucker for mixed media in books, and this series has some of the most entertaining entries. Specifically Reggie’s bullet journaling! Doodling about Amelia and buying stickers and ribbons, just UGH I love him.

On another note, please tell me there will be a Zelda book next?!!!! Vegan-yoga instructor- witch?! Yes please!!

✨Quotes that made me giddy✨
“I would brave a blizzard just to see you smile.” SO SOFT
“I don’t know what I did to deserve you. I don’t know if I do deserve you.” Oh my GOD

Can’t wait to own a physical copy on September 17th 🤗

3.5/5 (rounded up to a 4) - I laughed quite a bit while reading this, and I love the sweetness of the ending. These were easy characters to get along with while on a long road trip!!

I didn’t think it was possible to like book 2 more than the 1st but I did!!
Think normal goofy rom com shenanigans- overbearing family, meet cute, fake dating, and a centuries old vampire vigilante club tracking down and trying to kill your date…. Totally normal, right?
This book took parts of a rom com and merged them with the paranormal in the cutest way!

Oh and Reggie is HOT. And he wears skirts.

I highly recommend reading Jenna's previous book My Roommate Is a Vampire before diving into this one. It's not necessary, but it made the book that much better.

I really loved this book! The plot was so fun and creative. I loved Reggie and Amelia's relationship so much. They say opposites attract, and that couldn't be more true in this story.

Reggie is a centuries old vampire on the run from a vigilante group of vampires out to get him for a crime he didn't commit 150+ years ago. Amelia is a logical thinking, no-nonsense CPA workaholic on her way to the top at her accounting firm.

From their meet-cute, to their budding romance, there is never a dull moment in their love story. I laughed out loud several times, and I will admit that I also found myself swooning at some of the things Reggie says.

This book is a feel-good romance with some paranormal elements, laugh-out-loud moments, and a bit of spice to make it perfectly complete.

Thanks to Berkley Romance and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I absolutely loved this book so so much!! I was so excited and grateful to receive the arc because I enjoyed My Roommate is a Vampire a lot so this release was very anticipated for me! I really loved Reggie and his relationship with Amelia, as well as just the whole story/plot! Jenna's writing never fails to hook me and I am always laughing reading her books!

Perfect fall read! It's just as fun and sweet and sexy and utterly charming as My Roommate is a Vampire. I love a fun, silly, low-stakes romance with inter-species matches and this totally did it for me. It will be on a display somewhere, somehow, come October.

"My Vampire Plus-One" is the perfect read for anyone who wants a fresh, contemporary, and absolutely delightful take on a vampire / human romance! Whether readers have already read Jenna Levine's "My Roommate is a Vampire" or are just reading her books, they will be delighted by the paranormal hijinks of Amelia and Reggier. Levine's second novel strikes the perfect balance between sexy and sweet.

I love this book so much! It was a great Fall read honestly. From the cover that I love so much and it made me swoon and gush throughout. I’ve never read this author, but I will be definitely looking for other books in the future! So cute so funny you will absolutely love it!

3.5 stars !

This was really good! I had such a fun time and it was a quick read, would be perfect for the beginning of fall.

I liked the characters. They were so fun and had great communication which made it so much more enjoyable. I’ve been getting sick of fake dating because of the whole “they are just pretending” but there was basically none of that. One thing I wish is that the characters opened up to each other more. I definitely felt the connection between them, probably not love yet (they didn’t say it to each other in the book) but I really liked them together.

The plot was so fun! I loved that it was a vampire that was essentially being hunted down and the fmc was aware of what was going on as well.

This was my first book by this author and I’m definitely going to pick up their books in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers , and the author for the ARC.

I was SO excited to get Reggie's story, after reading My Vampire Roommate and loving it so much!! This was so much fun, and I really loved Amelia. I have a parent that works for a CPA, so I am fully aware of the kinds of laws and procedures she had to memorize and work with, which I think made my reading experience pretty fun! I'm also a sucker for some good fake dating... I can't wait to have a physical copy for my collection!!

I wanted to like this one. I enjoy most vampire stories, and combining romance with vampires sounded like a can't-miss. But the storyline dragged on too long and was quite basic and the entire book ended up being something I forgot about entirely and had to skim to get through to write this review.

I wish there was more conflict. Everything just seemed so... basic and trite.

This is a fun but meh read.

It's a sequel to My Roomate is Vampire (which I liked but didn't love).

"Amelia Collins is by definition successful. She would even go so far as to say successfully single. But not according to her family, and she's tired of the constant questions about her nonexistent dating life. When an invitation to yet another family wedding arrives, she decides to get everyone off her back once and for all by finding someone--anyone--to pose as her date.

After a chance encounter with Reginald Cleaves, Amelia decides he's perfect for her purposes. He's a bit strange, but that’s fine; it'll discourage tough questions from her family. (And it certainly doesn't hurt that he's very handsome.) For centuries-old vampire Reggie, posing as her plus-one sounds like the ultimate fun. And if it helps his ruse of pretending to be human, so much the better.

As Amelia and Reggie practice their fauxmance, it becomes clear that Reggie is as loyal to her as the day is long, and that Amelia’s first impressions could not have been more wrong. Suddenly, being in a real relationship with Reggie sounds pretty fang-tastic."

I really LOVED Reginald. He's hilarious in this babe in a new world kind of way. Amelia is fine.

Overall they fell in love too fast and then the stakes in their romance aren't major. I mean yes he is a vampire-- but the climax/conflict is all boring and wrapped up quick.

Sequel to My Roommate Is a Vampire. (If this series has a name, I can't find it.)

4.5 stars

Now, I do have to preface by saying that I read and really enjoyed reading My Roommate is a Vampire, however this can easily be read as a standalone. While I enjoyed the previous book, I am absolutely head over heels in love this one!! Reginald (Reggie) was a very fun side character and when I found out he was getting his own book I was ecstatic! And I have to say that this did not disappoint!! I devoured this book! Reggie and Amelia are adorable together! The gooey cinnamon roll that Reggie was and how attentive and utterly charming he was?! Everyone deserves a Reggie!! He should be the gold-standard of partner goals. And the ending??!! It was interesting, fun, and cute!! I CANNOT WAIT for the next book in this series!! There seems to be a hint about who one of the characters could be at the end of the book. :)

Now, there were two tiny things that kept me from giving this book a full five-stars (although I'm going ahead and rounding it up to 5) was that the book felt like it started to drag around the 70% mark (especially since the trip felt like it was missing something). And there was (at least in the ARC) only a single love scene... and it was short. After all the buildup and romantic tension, it felt like a letdown.

One last thing, and this has nothing to do with the author's writing/anything within the author's control. The ebook ARC I read, at the beginning of most of the chapters had italics referencing what the small little section pertained to (because there were cute excerpts of things at the beginning of most of the chapters). Well, the italics were so light grey it was extremely hard to read (and no I don't have any eye issues/wear glasses/reading glasses/contacts). This has to do with the formatting of the book into ebook. I'm sure in the physical copy it will be easy to read, but it was difficult to read on the ebook. Hopefully that's something that can easily get fixed.

Fun-loving trickster vampire Reginald is all about the chaos, fun, and potential to hide from a cranky vampire council trying to hunt him down by agreeing to be accountant Amelia's fake date to her cousin's wedding.

She happens to also be connected to his vampire bestie's human girlfriend, and does what he thinks is best: telling Amelia from the beginning that he's a vampire so it's not all drawn out and annoying like SOME VAMPIRES DID.

And when she takes it well, he is relieved and feels great! If baffled that she's taking it almost too well?

Amelia takes Reginald calling himself a trickster to heart, and is amused of his vampire jokes, but there sure is something odd about him.

The pacing, relationship, and fun to be had in this vampire romance is great and I would love if someone else finds it to be list worthy.

Title: My Vampire Plus-One

Author: Jenna Levine

Rating: 3/5

"My Vampire Plus-One" by Jenna Levine is a delightful and whimsical paranormal romance that brings a fresh twist to the fake-dating trope, blending humor, heart, and a dash of supernatural charm.

Amelia Collins is a successful, independent woman, perfectly content with her single status—until her family's relentless questions about her love life push her to find a date for yet another family wedding. Enter Reginald Cleaves, a centuries-old vampire with a mysterious allure and an uncanny knack for blending in with humans. When Amelia enlists Reggie to be her plus-one, she has no idea just how much her life is about to change.

Levine's storytelling is engaging and fun, with a lighthearted tone that makes the novel a joy to read. Amelia is a relatable protagonist, and her initial impressions of Reggie provide plenty of humor and awkward moments as they navigate their fauxmance. Reggie, on the other hand, is a charming and enigmatic character whose loyalty and sincerity quickly win over both Amelia and the reader.

The chemistry between Amelia and Reggie is palpable from the start, and as they practice their fake relationship, their genuine connection begins to shine through. Levine does an excellent job of developing their relationship, balancing moments of levity with deeper emotional beats that add depth to the story.

One of the highlights of "My Vampire Plus-One" is how it subverts expectations. Reggie's vampiric nature and Amelia's initial misconceptions lead to numerous amusing and heartwarming moments, while the evolution of their relationship feels natural and satisfying. The novel also explores themes of acceptance and finding love in unexpected places, making it more than just a lighthearted romance.

The supporting characters, particularly Amelia's family, add another layer of humor and authenticity to the story. Their interactions and reactions to Reggie provide additional comic relief and help to flesh out the world in which Amelia and Reggie live.

In conclusion, "My Vampire Plus-One" is a fang-tastic read that will leave readers smiling and swooning. Jenna Levine has crafted a charming and entertaining romance that successfully blends the paranormal with the everyday, resulting in a story that is both unique and heartwarming. Fans of paranormal romance and contemporary love stories alike will find much to enjoy in this delightful novel.

3.75/5 ⭐️
Spiciness: 3/5

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the opportunity to review this ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review.

I read My Roommate is a Vampire a few months ago and rated it 3.5/5 stars. The first book is cute and cheesy, definitely heavy handed at times, but let me say that I liked the romance in this book even more. It is absolutely ridiculous and cute, and it is a fast and easy read. Would recommend to fans of rom coms who want to read a silly, wild, and cheesy vampire romance.

General Tropes/themes:
- Paranormal romance
- Vampire/human
- Fake dating
- Rom com energy
- Family drama

This is the story of Reginald, a vampire, and Amelia, an accountant falling in love. They are really cute together and I enjoyed reading about this story. The first half of this book was my favorite part because it was just cute and funny and I liked the way tension was developed.

My biggest critique of this book is that I really wanted more backstory from Reginald. He is apparently a total prankster but we get so little of his history. I still enjoyed the book but I was not as into the book as I had wanted to be! Reggie also has a… unique sense of style? It just seemed to not connect with the whole “I am a very old vampire” vibe, so I really want more of that history. He just needed more depth, but what I saw I did enjoy. I also wanted more world building, but this was something I felt in book 1 too!

Overall I would recommend it; it is a super cute/fast read!

---- Spoiler below but it has to be said. ----

Not to criticize any profession, but fighting bad guys with accounting just did not do it for me. I feel like I just needed more at the end to cinch it as a love.

Sequels are rarely as good as the first one, but this one exceeded all my expectations.

Laughed, cried, swooned and picked up bullet journaling all in one day because of My Vampire Plus One.

It has a good mix of bizarre vampire behavior and an internal wtf moments from our human characters. Honestly, I’m just as confused by taxes as our vampires are so the ending didn’t surprise me at all.

The romance between Amelia and Reggie is good. You can slowly tell how desperately in love they are and my face literally hurts from smiling so much. Also, loved seeing a Cassie x Frederick ARC for those who read My Roommate is a Vampire 👀

9/10, would definitely recommend as a fun palette cleanser!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Pub for providing me an eARC 💖

Thank you eternally to @berkleyromance for the opportunity to read an e-ARC of My Vampire Plus-One!

I was so excited to read this one because I fell head over heels in love with Reginald after reading My Roommate is a Vampire. I thought he was so funny and desperately needed him to have his own moment to shine and find his forever love.

And he sure did. In the best way. Amelia was such a headstrong character and I loved how different she was from Reggie. Definitely someone who is more logical, with her feet firmly on the ground.

But maybe it was all too nicely done? I know sometimes we all have a need for a nice, comfort read but there’s no harm in having some conflict right? I feel like there was really no backlash to the discovery of Reggie being a vampire or that he was “fugitive”. I mean, overall it was resolved so easily and it was kind of a letdown.

It was still an enjoyable and adorable read and if you’re in the market for something fluffy and romantic - look no further! 💕

TY for the free book @berkleyromance @netgalley #berkleypartner #berkleybooks !!

I read @jennalevinewrites My Roommate is a Vampire and fell on my ass for Reggie and his dramatic flamboyance - so when the #berkleyinfluencer program offered My Vampire Plus One for an early read you better believe I slammed that download button as fast as my thumb could move, it’s a noble and nimble digit.

Fake dating! ✅ Overworked and super competent woman character? ✅ VAMPIRE CLASS CLOWN? ✅ Reggie shows up in some kind of skirt ensamble and a fedora, literally bumping Amelia’s accounting documents into a puddle, earning the moniker Fedora Asshole from Amelia. But he’s kind of hot, for a Dirtbag Chris Pine type, so it’s fortuitous that Amelia finds him in a coffee shop (the one with the hilariously named pretentious drinks) later and he owes her a favor for damaging her documents.

What is the fabric you might ask? Pretending to be Amelia’s date to a family wedding, when Amelia’s whole family believes she needs a man to be happy, in hopes of getting them off her back. Reggie is in, for the fun of it, but also to hide from a group of Vampire Vigilantes who might want him 🪦.

Reggie, determined to do the Right Thing, thinks he tells Amelia immediately that he is a vampire. While Amelia hears him she doesn’t really HEAR him, so we’ve got some misunderstandings afoot, and reader, I lol’ed.

This book is spicier 🌶️ than the first, which I appreciated, only because if your character is a vampire, there should be a basic metric of necessary horniness. Them’s the rules, you know?

Amelia and Reggie didn’t let me down, I laughed, I did not cry but I did enjoy thoroughly, and if you wanted to check in on Frederick and Cassie and Cassie’s garbage adjacent art, there’s plenty of opportunity to do so. (FWIW Cassie being the first Jewish almost spouse to a vampire is pretty cool - but I digress).

This is out in September, just in time for espooky eseason. 🧛🏻‍♂️🧛🏻‍♀️🧛