Cassie is a struggling artist. She’s working two jobs – and is still getting evicted. When she finds a room for rent at an unbeatable price, in the perfect location, she can’t pass it up.

Fredrick is an unusual roommate. He sleeps all day, and is busy all night. He loathes texting and communicates via handwritten letters. He also dresses like someone from decades ago.

One evening Cassie comes home early and gets an unexpected surprise. Time for Fredrick to come clean. Will Cassie go running, or will she help the handsome guy out?

I was looking for a fun read to give me a pick me up and grabbed this one off my TBR. It ended up being the perfect book to make me smile! This book was the perfect length – it was well paced and ended up being a quick read. I loved all the characters. Reginald was just fantastic and his and Fredrick’s texts to each other were probably by far my favorite part of the book. Except maybe Cassie and Fredricks notes to each other. The only thing I found lacking was more of the story from Fredrick’s point of view, while the texts and letters were nice, some chapters from his point of view would have been just fantastic.

I loved this book so much and can’t wait for you to read it on August 29th! If you’re looking for a fun twist on a vampire book, then do yourself a favor and grab this one.

A charming PNR romance perfect for your spooky season TBR!

Starving artist, Cassie, has found herself in a precarious position as she’s about to be evicted from her apartment. However, a Craigslist ad for a roommate in a ritzy part of town that seems too good to be true may just be the fix to the biggest of her problems. Frederick Fitzwilliam, the tenant seeking roommate, looks like he stepped out of Regency era England (and talks like it too). Cassie moves in and quickly realizes that there is far more to Frederick than meets the eye and her new roommate might be something more than human.

I was hooked in this story after reading a line about Buffy The Vampire Slayer and choosing between Angel and Spike, but the main character says Giles, obviously. Immediate green flag 🤣 This was a quick read romance and it did move a bit slow at first, but I loved how it all came together. Frederick reminded me a bit of Mr. Darcy and I did love that so very much. Frederick and Cassie’s interactions in public and lessons on adapting to the modern world were my favorite part of the book. I would’ve loved the addition of some vampire lore, but overall I thought this was a cute rom-com!

Prefacing this review by saying that I am not a paranormal reader, I had SO MUCH FUN reading My Roommate is a Vampire - Jenna Levine's debut romance. A vampire who comes out of a 100+ year coma (think living in Downton Abbey) invites a millenial to move in to teach him about modern society - however, she has no idea exactly why Fredrick sleeps during the day, speaks the way he does and so much more. I loved the way this unfolded and following along with Cassie & Fredrick's relationship - finding myself smiling constantly at their interactions.

I truly cannot wait to read more from Levine in the future.

Thank you to Berkley Romance for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

In this debut from Jenna Levine, starting artist Cassie Greenberg needs a place to stay ASAP and she doesn't exactly have the money to rent. When she sees a room for rent for $200 she knows it's too good to be true, but she pursues it anyway.

When she meets the rental owner, Frederick Fitzwilliam isn't exactly like the other adults she knows. He's a bit out of touch with the times, and it's true he isn't around much, but she finds out why when she discovers a bag of blood in the fridge. Ruh Roh. That is a bit of a problem for Cassie in the beginning.

This is a cute little fish out of water story with Frederick really not assimilating this century well. So Cassie is going to help him and in the process of teaching him how to live in the real world, she also develops feelings toward Frederick. There's some very cute stuff in the notes they send to each other and that was a lot of fun.

This is a light-hearted, slow burn paranormal romantic comedy. I liked that it kept things light, since sometimes paranormal romance can get a bit dark. There was a bit of a slow start, then things picked up and seemed to end too quickly.

I need to mention that there is a great supporting character in Reginald and I liked his page time very much. The story is told from Cassie's point of view, and it might have been nice to hear more from some of the other characters so that the reader can better connect with them.

Overall, this was a nice debut. Will be looking for future titles from this author.

This book follows Cassie who due to a lot of very poor decisions needs a place to live but can't afford anywhere. She comes across an add on Craigslist for an apartment at a good price and decides to answer even though she thinks it's a trap. Her new roommate is very odd but she just ignores it until she discovers he's a vampire.

This book started off with so much promise although it was clunky but it quickly became boring. It's been awhile since I read a romance where we spent so much time getting to know the couple but still knew nothing about them. Cassie is an artist who makes art by painting and sticking trash to canvases. Frederick acts like her doodles on the notes they leave for each other are fabulous paintings. Frederick is a vampire who was asleep for 100s of years but we learn little about his backstory and when he was awakened. Cassie doesn't ask him questions and even admits she doesn't really know him. All we learn about vampires is what Buffy the Vampire Slayer tells us about vampires.

There's some instant attraction and tension where readers should be just waiting for them to have sex but even then it's one scene and kind of a let down.

It took me over a week to finish this and even at the 90% mark I was still struggling. The external drama in the 3rd act wasn't really built up so it didn't land.

I’ll admit I was drawn in by the cover and the premise - sounded like a fun read! Unfortunately, the execution really didn’t work for me and I decided to DNF at 20%. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the advance reading copy.

My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is not my usual reading fare. I tend to like darker, bloodier stories. However, when the publisher approached me about a review copy, my love of vampires refused to let me ignore the pitch. I am happy to say I do not regret saying yes.

My Roommate is a Vampire is cute and campy and everything you would want from a paranormal rom-com. Not only did I start and finish it in one sitting, I laughed out loud several times. Frederick, in all his earnest cluelessness, is priceless. Ms. Levine makes it too easy to picture his attempts to fit into modern society. Cassie is a great character as well, but it is Frederick who steals the show.

Like most rom-coms, what you see is what you get. There are few plot twists, a dearth of development, and nothing complex about it. My Roommate is a Vampire is pure escapism, and I am here for all of it.

Cassie is a struggling artist that is down on her luck and about to be evicted from her apartment. Stressed about finding somewhere she can afford to live, she stumbles on a craiglist ad that is too good to be true. She knows there has to be a catch, the owner has to be hiding something in order to rent out his second bedroom for such a low price.

Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is looking for a roommate. He sleeps all day and is out most nights and talks like her is from a different time. They get to know each other over handwritten notes and the occasional interaction, and although Fredrick is far from normal, he makes her feel understood, and he is kinda hot. Then Cassie comes home one day to find the fridge full of bags of blood. Fredrick is forced to come clean, he is a vampire and wants Cassie to stay in his life.

The concept for this one was so much fun. A romcom with a sweet, sexy, polite vampire, and a hot mess express heroine. Unfortunately the romance did not work for me, I just could not buy their chemistry. Overall I had a fun time, and I would definitely read from this author again. It has really put me in the spooky, paranormal rom com mood.

The blurb for this book is what initially drew me in, but I found this book to be a bit disappointing. It is not a bad book perse, just not one that I particularly enjoyed.

In the beginning, Cassie finds herself in search of a new apartment as she's getting evicted from her current place. After finding this ridiculous listing online, she moves in immediately to Fredrick J. Fitzwilliam's apartment in a nice neighborhood in Chicago. This humorous and entertaining story follows Cassie and Frederick as they navigate living together as human and vampire (as Cassie comes to find out). It was the romance between the characters that fell short for me as it was rushed and underdeveloped. Not to mention that Fredrick's way of speaking bounces back and forth between a formal and modern tone. It unfortunately takes you out of the story.

Most of the story fell a bit flat for me, but overall it was still an entertaining read. I would recommend for anyone taking a dip back into reading who wants a paranormal romance with some humor.

My Roommate is a Vampire has some fall, Halloween vibes but really, it is just a hilarious story of a woman who answers a Craigslist ad for a cheap room to rent, only to find her roommate is a bit odd. An odd but super hunky vampire. Think Edward Cullen without the weird creepy Bella staring. This book had me laughing out loud. It was so goofy and funny and I loved the dynamics between them. The partial epistolary format of letters and texts added to the quirkiness and humor. It was very creative and different and made me smile while reading it. And who doesn’t want to reading some vampire spicy 🔥 scenes!

3.75stars--MY ROOMMATE IS A VAMPIRE by Jenna Levine is a stand alone, contemporary, adult, paranormal romance story line focusing on three hundred year old vampire Frederick J Fitzwilliam, and artist Cassie Greenberg.

Told from first person perspective (Cassie) and journal entries /letters from Frederick, MY ROOMMATE IS A VAMPIRE follows the building relationship between Frederick and Cassie. Cassie needs a place to stay: she is being evicted and is surprised when a room in a well to do Chicago neighborhood is available at a very low price. Meeting her potential roommate and landlord Frederick J Fitzwilliam, Cassie knows immediately that something is different as the man seems to be living in a different era but Cassie is unaware that her new roommate’s idiosyncrasies are part and parcel of what and who he is. Frederick Fitzwilliam has awoken in a time and place he knows nothing about, and his only friend has suggested advertising for a roommate, someone to help Frederick acclimate into the twenty-first century but all is not well in Frederick’s life when the past demands more than he is willing to deliver. What ensues is the building relationship between Frederick and Cassie, and the potential fall-out as Frederick finds himself a victim of the old ways, and the people he thought he left behind.

The world building focuses on Frederick’s desperate need to fit in. Cassie is the woman with whom Frederick will fall in love but Cassie had been kept in the dark, unaware that she was to become Frederick’s teacher, companion and friend. As Cassie struggles to come to terms with the who and what of Frederick J. Fitzwilliam, Frederick must come to terms with a world that is nothing like the one he left behind.

The relationship between Cassie and Frederick begins as roommates but Frederick struggled to reveal his true nature and what he was. Cassie will discover Frederick’s secrets but Frederick has already fallen for the woman who will set him free in the modern world. Frederick Fitzwilliam is slightly awkward, stilted and confused but his love for Cassie is what keeps him alive. The lone $ex scene is passionate.

We are introduced to Frederick’s questionable friend and twenty-first century guide Reginald, as well as Cassie’s best friends Sam and Scott.

MY ROOMMATE IS A VAMPIRE is an engaging and quirky story line. The characters are flirty, spirited and animated but we needed Frederick’s first person perspective to completely understand his struggles and fears; the romance is fated, intimate and tender. I am hoping the author has plans for Cassie and Frederick’s continuing story-MY ROOMMATE IS A VAMPIRE ends on a happily ever after-for now.


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Cassie needs a place to stay as she’s about to be evicted for late/non-payment from her current apartment. She’s been struggling to make ends meet as an artist, working two jobs to get by when an advertisement for a room pops up sounding too good to be true.

The apartment is gorgeous, as is her roommate/landlord, but he’s a bit odd, but Cassie’s out of options and Fredrick seems harmless. That is until she finds his stash of blood in the fridge! Once the shock wears off, Fredrick has a proposition for Cassie: stay and help him navigate the 21st century.

I had a good time with this fish-out-of-water kind of story, with Frederick trying to figure out and fit into modern society after being out of it for a hundred years. Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan but Cassie and Frederick fall bit by bit over notes, text messages, and experimental outings.

My Roommate is a Vampire was a cute, lighthearted romance that cracked me up and made me smile! Plus, gotta love a book that pays homage to Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

After reading a book I didn’t really enjoy, this book was definitely the best thing that could have happened to me. I giggled so much reading this, it really lifted up my spirits.

It’s the right kind of quirky and silly that exactly fits my type of humour. Plus, falling in love through letter writing is MY trope. I eat that up like Girl Dinner.

If you ever watched the show Sleepy Hollow and loved watching Ichabod bumble about trying to understand the modern world, then this book is for you. Just picture that, but more humourous and less terrifying.

If you’re looking for a light read that’s entertaining and a bit goofy with precious moments and laugh-out-loud scenarios, you’ll want to pick this up this spooky season.

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"My Roommate is a Vampire" é um livro divertido e delicinha de ler!
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Cassie desde cedo decidiu que iria trabalhar com arte moderna, mas as coisas não saíram muito bem como ela imaginou. Depois de formada ela não conseguiu um emprego e quase ninguém parece entender o estilo de arte que ela faz. Agora ela está para ser despejada de novo e é quando ela encontra um anúncio. Alguém está procurando um roommate, o apartamento parece ser incrível e o valor é inacreditável. Acontece que esse ser é Frederick Fitzwilliam, um homem muito estranho. Ele dorme durante o dia e está sempre ativo apenas durante a noite. Além de ter maneiras do século passado. Apesar disso Frederick sempre tratou Cassie com respeito e admiração. Sim, Frederick é um vampiro centenário, mas nada assustador. Ele só precisa que alguém o ensine a viver no século XXI, e quando conhece Cassie, ela desperta nele algo mais que curiosidade.
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Frederick é o último romântico, minha gente. O cara além de se apaixonar primeiro faz de tudo para agradar a Cassie.
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Ela, por sua vez, se encanta logo de cara. E não teria como não é? Apesar de ser bastante insegura, Cassie vive a vida com sua verdade e sem perder a esperança de ter seu trabalho reconhecido.
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A dinâmica dos dois é de arrancar risadas e deixar o coração quentinho. Frederick conhecendo a internet é de fazer rir de chorar. E Cassie conhecendo alguns hábitos desse vampiro? Muito fofo.
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Uma das melhores dinâmicas de casal que eu já li.
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#prhpartner #jennalevine

It didn’t matter that he wore a perfectly tailored three-piece suit, the charcoal-grey jacket and starched white shirt clinging to those broad shoulders like they were made specifically for his body, or that his matching grey slacks fit him just as well. None of this mattered, because this was someone with a room I maybe wanted to rent. Nothing more.
When I tell you that My Roommate is a Vampire is full of fun, campy paranormal vibes, laugh out loud characters, and a romance that is both wholesome and delivers on every single bit of swoon that was promised: there are no lies detected here. Jenna Levine has delivered a book that I guarantee you will love.

My Roommate is a Vampire is a modern-day Kate & Leopold with a paranormal twist. Cassie is a down on her luck artist. It’s hard to live in Chicago and make a living wage in the arts. When she stumbles on a “for rent” ad online, she thinks it’s too good to be true. Lo and behold, Frederick answers the door. Eccentric is a kind word to use for what Cassie discovers in his apartment, but for a Vampire, he takes it all in stride. After all, Frederick has got a secret to keep.

“Over the past two weeks I’ve discovered that in this city of millions, you are one of a kind.” His words carried a quiet intensity I could feel in the pit of my stomach.
With Cassie working during the day and Fredericks inexplicable nighttime habits, their communication comes down to notes and text messages, which are just as charming as their few and far between in-person interactions. That is until, Cassie finds out precisely why Frederick is so secretive. Although once Cassie finds out what Frederick is, he enlists her to help him blend into modern day Chicago, and who wouldn’t want to play dress up with Vampire Ken?

There is something about Frederick being so earnest in trying to adapt to the modern world that completely charmed me. His utter intolerance to be beholden to Reginald brought me endless giggles while reading. While My Roommate is a Vampire is definitely tongue in cheek, I just truly admired the overall romance between Frederick and Cassie. From their budding friendship to their admiration of each other to that final acceptance of what has been growing between them is truly delicious in a very unique way.

I smiled a little at the idea of Frederick threatening anyone at all. He might be an undead creature of the night—but as undead creatures of the night went, he was a marshmallow.
The hijinks of the paranormal side of the story are every bit of a rollercoaster of emotions. Frederick’s predicament and drama with his family and their very traditional views causes him a seemingly endless amount of annoyance, but in contrast, it’s his dedication to Cassie’s goodness that truly won me over.

I cannot stop thinking about My Roommate is a Vampire. I adored these characters. For building a new world, incorporating paranormal elements, and even having a bit of a thrill thrown in, this hit all the sweet spots in a truly unforgettable romance. I guarantee you will want to clear your to-do list to read this one! Congrats to Jenna Levine on a fangtastic new release!

This is one of the cutest vampire stories I've read! Cassie is desperate when she's been evicted to land an apartment she can actually pay for. What she doesnt realize is that her new roommate has a forbidden room, only sleeps at night, and never seems to eat. As an artist, Cassie is in tune with her surroundings and as time stretches she quickly realizes there's something very different about her hot roommate, Frederick. He is the worst at covering his tracks and is stuck in centuries old language and style. Cassie and Frederick form a quick bond while trying to get him up to speed into this century. It's fun, sexy, and has a great plot.

This book was so fun, and perfect if you're like me and are excited for spooky season, but want to read something that is not TOO spooky! The chemistry and tension between the two main characters was fantastic.

POV: Single FMC
Spice: 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️

Funny and cute are the only kind of vampire books that I want to read from here on out! I haven't read a vampire book in a really long time, but I'm so glad that this one was my re-introduction to this genre.

I really appreciated how both Frederick and Cassie are in their 30's, or at least "appear" to be, in Frederick's case, so they make mostly mature decisions. There are some details that are skipped over, such as Frederick's life 300 years ago and how he became a vampire, but I understand how it helps to keep the story lighter. Although it is technically only told from Cassie's POV, we do get little peeks of what is going on in Frederick's head with his text messages and letters. Frederick is very sweet, but has a possessive side and l absolutely loved his Darcy-esque fist clenching. There is only one open door spicy scene, so although you can feel the tension between these two, it is on the sweeter side.

You can't help but root for Cassie and cheer her on as she figures things out for herself, with the help of Frederick There are some fun side characters, and I have to say that Frederick's vampire friend Reginald definitely deserves to have his own story told because he is something else! It’s not very often I can say I'm reading a book with a 200+ year age gap, but this one is a feel good read I didn't want to put down!

My Roommate Is A Vampire is a really cute rom-com with a supernatural beings woven throughout the book. If you love a good rom-com but don't usually like fantasy, this is the book for you. You will love premise of this novel, just a vampire looking for someone to teach him the ways of the 21st century; expecting to fall for his human roommate and teacher. This is a must read.

(4.5 stars rounded up to a 5)

My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is a charming debut paranormal romantic comedy.

Cassie is the epitome of a starving artist with an MFA. Her best friend shows her a too-good-to-be-true Craigslist ad for an apartment in Chicago, but she's sure there's a catch. And her new roommate Frederick is pretty weird: he sleeps all day, is out all night, and walks and talks like the characters in the regency romance novels he seems to enjoy. And then Cassie finds bags of blood in the fridge...

This was a breath of fresh air and I had such a blast reading it. It was my kind of goofy and I lost count how many times I laughed out loud. It's been a while since I've read a true rom-com, which was great. The end has a set-up for a second book, and I'm very excited to read further into this world.

Some of the vampire lore here is stuff that I've heard before, but there were a few new and cute things thrown in. Frederick gives off big Darcy vibes, and I'm always here for that.

I also really liked the epistolary segments at the beginnings of chapters. They're always a bit different, but feature text message exchanges, letters and notes, journal entries, and selections from books. I'm a big epistolary girlie, so I get very excited when that feature is included in a book.

The end felt like it was wrapped up too quickly; I would have absolutely read more from this story. The third act breakup was also resolved a bit fast for my taste. I wish we would have gotten some of Frederick's POV in here as well, that would have really provided depth to the book in general.

If you're looking for something fun and lighthearted, especially for spooky season this fall, this is a great book to pick up!

Tropes in this book include: cinnamon roll hero, epistolary, slow burn, age gap, forced proximity, opposites attract

CW: blood, abduction