Gayle's Review of Undead and Unwed by Sam Tschida

 

Bridget Jones’s Diary meets What We Do in the Shadows in this bitingly funny supernatural romance about a vampire finding herself and falling in love during the Christmas season.

Tiffenie may be three hundred years old, but she’s still a hot mess. The vampire is tragically single, works a dead-end job at a blood bank, and spends her nights marathoning Hallmark Channel movies with her cat.

When Tiffenie inherits a fixer-upper home in Valentine, Vermont, thanks to a case of mistaken (okay, stolen) identity, she seizes the chance to get her life back on track. With her newly undead neighbor (it was an accident!) in tow, Tiffenie is determined to live out her holiday rom-com dreams in this picture-perfect town.

But between the mystery of her stolen identity, small-town drama, and the arrival of her insufferable vampire ex-boyfriend Vlad, getting her happily ever after with a hot Christmas tree farmer won’t be easy. To uncover what she truly desires, Tiffenie must embark on a journey of self-acceptance for the first time in her immortal life. Luckily, it’s never too late to start therapy.

Published by Quirk Books

Undead and Unwed by Sam Tschida  was a fun and quirky jaunt into a cozy Hallmark Country Christmas with vampires. I thought it was a very entertaining read. Offbeat and silly this book has plenty of heart even though the main characters no longer have a beating hearts of their own. Tiffenie is a surprisingly relatable undead character dealing with the issues of a modern and often overwhelming world.

What can I say that doesn't spoil this book. If you are a fan of the terrific of the work of Taika Waititi and don't baulk at the idea of the undead then you will enjoy this book. I listened to the audio version and I was impressed by the narrators ability to navigate the complexities of the vampiric language. Spoiler alert, there are certain words that cause them to burn. You can probably guess which ones. Some of most humorous parts for me involved the pronunciation of certain words that are absolutely essential to Christmas.

Fun characters, interesting story and a dash of Christmas what more do you want?

Reviewed by Gayle

Review copy purchased from Audible

Cover Reveal of Resort Bliss by Samantha Chase

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#Resort Bliss by Samantha Chase

Samantha Chase has revealed the cover for #Resort Bliss, the next book in the Lakeview Harbor series!

 

Releasing: March 24, 2026

About #Resort Bliss

 

Lexie Scott’s life feels like it’s out of her control.

Sometimes you need to hit rock bottom to find a fresh start. At least that’s what Lexie keeps telling herself as she returns to the one place she told herself she would never go back – the Lakeview Harbor Resort. But for her four-year-old daughter, she’ll do whatever it takes. Even go back to a place full of bittersweet memories…and the boy who once promised her forever. 

Connor Winslowe finally has control of his life.

After years of living under his family’s control, Connor is finally free to build the life he’s always wanted. A thriving career, a second chance with his daughter, rebuilding the Lakeview Harbor Resort – it’s all going perfectly until Lexi walks back into his life, needing the one thing he can’t refuse – help.

Spending every day working side by side forces them to confront their history and revive the connection that’s always existed between them. But fifteen years apart is a long time. Can this truly be their second chance at love?

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Samantha Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of contemporary romance that’s hotter than sweet, sweeter than hot.  She released her debut novel in 2011 and currently has more than eighty titles under her belt – including THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE which was a Hallmark Christmas movie in 2017 and THE WEDDING SEASON which was a Hallmark wedding movie in 2023!  She’s a Disney enthusiast who still happily listens to 80’s rock. When she’s not working on a new story, she spends her time reading romances, playing way too many games of Solitaire when she should be writing, wearing a tiara while playing with her sassy pug Maylene…oh, and spending time with her husband of 32 years and their two sons in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

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Gayle's Review of Pretending to Love a Lyon by Dayna Quince

They clash like fire and ice, but their attraction is undeniable.

Lady Amelia Clark finds herself in a desperate gamble when her twin brother, the Earl of Alston, falls victim to a tragic accident. To protect them both, Amelia must keep his dire condition a secret from their enemies, and Amelia’s only ally is the man who loathes her—her brother’s best friend, Mr. Graham Blakewood.

Despite their tumultuous past, Graham vows to protect Amelia at all costs, even if it means masquerading as her fiancé. As they navigate societal expectations and lurking threats, their fake engagement becomes dangerously complicated. And when their facade unravels and long-buried feelings come to light, they must confront the consequences of their tangled web of lies.

In a final, desperate attempt to save her brother’s life, Lady Amelia strikes a bargain with the notorious Mrs. Bessie Dove-Lyon, the Widow of Whitehall, for her discreet services and powerful influence. But there is always a price to pay when gambling with love and death.

Will Amelia and Graham risk everything for a chance at true happiness, or will the stakes prove too high?

Enjoy book one in a new series within The Lyon's Den Connected world titled Risking It All by Dayna Quince.

Book 1 - Pretending to Love a Lyon
Book 2 - To Steal a Lyon’s Heart
Book 3 - The Lyon Won’t Lose

A fantastic new series from Dayna Quince.

Lady Amelia Clark is engaged in a complex deception with Mr. Graham Blakewood. Graham is her brother’s best friend. Everything in Amelia's life is hanging by a thread and the only one who can help her is Graham, Graham is an annoyance to Amelia . . . until he isn't. I loved Dayna Quince's writing style and the way this story unfolded. Dayna Quince drops you right into the story and it's a wild ride with so much tension. Great beginning to a three-part series. Graham is a very desirable and likable hero in an incredibly awkward situation. Amelia is inexperienced, impulsive and everything she does is to protect her brother. This book packs a punch loaded with emotion, tension and a believable slow building romance.

Very entertaining and emotional.

Reviewed by Gayle

Review ARC provided by Dragonblade Publishing