Delightful combination of cozy romance and horror - although the vamps are anything but scary! Lots of snark, amusing self banter, and slow burn sizzle - with some spunky sub plots. Love these characters, can't wait for more ...

This one was FUN and I thoroughly enjoyed every second.

Modern vampires in a seaside English town during Goth Weekend? Immediately yes. Add in one bed forced proximity, opposites attract, and a secretly soft undead hero, and I was completely sold.

Lucy is a sunshine journalist sent to cover Whitby’s Goth Weekend, which is very much not her usual vibe. She’s pastel, sweet, and a chronic people pleaser. Bram is head-to-toe black, tattooed, pierced, and owns a gothic vampire-themed bar. The only slight complication? He’s an actual vampire.

Their first meeting had me laughing out loud. The inner monologues are hilarious, especially Bram’s as he tries to keep his undead status under wraps while very inconveniently falling for Lucy. The tension builds in such a satisfying way, and the slow burn felt cozy rather than angsty.

What I loved most is that they felt like adults. No dramatic overreactions, no frustrating miscommunication spiral. Lucy doesn’t instantly believe the worst. Bram isn’t broody for the sake of it. They talk. They think. They choose each other.

Lucy’s arc especially hit for me. Watching her move from people pleasing to putting herself first, and finding a version of family that feels safe and chosen, was genuinely emotional. And when it wasn’t tugging at my heart, it had me smiling like an idiot at how sweet they were together.

It’s gothic vibes with heart. Vampires with warmth. A romance that feels both a little wicked and completely wholesome.

I will absolutely be back in this world. 🖤🦇

Okay SO CUTE. Ultimate black cat- golden retriever pairing. I want to visit Whitby! I always give props to a book that manages to trick me. I thought the conflict was going to go a completely different way!