When Life Gives You Vampires

Name: When Life Gives You Vampires
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781728257440
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By Gloria Duke

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When Life Gives You Vampires is a thrilling romance where the mundane takes an unexpected turn as protagonist Lily's perfectly normal life gets a twist of the supernatural. A bite transforms her world, leading to an unconventional love story filled with witty banter and dangerous escapades. The novel blends romantic tension with elements of the paranormal, crafting an engaging narrative about love, identity, and finding one's place in a new, vampire-filled reality.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love a charming blend of romance and humour featuring a refreshingly relatable heroine navigating her new life as a vampire. With its light-hearted take on immortality, the story offers a delightful mix of witty dialogue, unexpected twists, and heartfelt moments that celebrate self-acceptance and love.

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Dumplin' meets True Blood in this paranormal romantic comedy about how important body acceptance is... especially when you discover that your body will never age, never die, and never change.

A paranormal Dumplin' for adults, When Life Gives You Vampires is part a journey of body positivity, part a story about learning how to accept love at face value, and part a hysterical romcom told through a paranormal lens.

Twenty-five-year-old Lily Baines is used to waking up hungover, overweight, and underemployed. Waking up with fangs? Not so much. But when it turns out a little light necking has more serious consequences than she ever imagined, Lily's determined to get to the bottom of it.

Tristan hadn't meant to turn Lily—it's against vampire law—but now that she's here, they need to team up to save their hides. They strike a truce, fending off other vampires, Lily's work-rival-turned-slayer, and her mother's tone-deaf romance and fitness advice—all while Lily faces down her insecurities about the fact that she lives in a diet-obsessed world with a body that will never age, never die, and never change. Can she learn to love the (plus size) woman she'll be forever more?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

When Life Gives You Vampires by Gloria Duke is a romance novel that has received praise for its witty and engaging storytelling. Reviewers have highlighted its fresh take on vampire fiction, combined with a humorous and endearing romance that captivates readers. The character dynamics and the blend of supernatural elements with contemporary romance themes are appreciated, making it a fun and entertaining read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728257440

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Casablanca

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 336

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Gloria Duke Health & Wellness Penguin Books Romance Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Gloria Duke is a pen name for Gloria Ketterer, a WGA Award-winning radio writer, TV sitcom writer, and brand creative director. When Life Gives You Vampires is her first novel.

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