I struggled to get into this book and ended up not being able to get past about 15%. While the synopsis and title truly interested me, the development of the story felt very rushed and predictable and it wasn't able to hold my interest or attention.

Thank you NetGalley for this one. It’s a cute little found family romance with some magical features. I loved Penelope’s character in this one and thought it was a cute storyline overall. I preferred this one to the first Charming Cove novel. Overall, this book wasn’t my favorite ever, but it was a fun and fast paced book.

I really enjoyed this book - it was a quick paced paranormal romcom set in a small town.

I abousley love the fake dating trope so this was such a fun read, I also really liked the mordern day fantasy vibe & I was laughing out loud at the banter. Emma and Alaric have my heart.

Such a perfect book for spooky season. Would recommend reading book 1 for the full experience

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Grumpy sunshine gets me every time! This was really cute. Add in the paranormal aspect, and this romcom is perfect as an autumn read!!

Here are some reasons why I think you’ll love this book; it consists of:

- a witch and a vampire duke falling in love
-fake dating trope
-a cute familiar
-bees
-grumpy ghosts
-finding out your purpose in life

Truly, this could read as a stand-alone, I haven’t read the first book of this series and yet I wasn’t lost at all. Highly recommend!

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I absolutely loved this book. I don't normally read rom-coms but since this had a paranormal element I was able to convinve myself.

I was so pleasantly surprised! This is a feel good, funny, quirky book and I would recommend any book this author writes!

This is book 2 in a series, but they are all standalone books that can be read in any order.

Oh my gosh- I loved this!

How did I not know about this series!? I read this out of order, oops! With that being said I felt like this was a true stand alone, I never once felt lost or like I was missing something!

As a lover of cozy fantasy this book ticked all of my boxes! What an absolutely darling paranormal romance!

In this you’ll find:
-a witch and vampire Duke romance
-pub trivia night
-fake dating
-the cutest familiar ever
-beekeeping and bee love
-grumpy ghosts
-preparing for a ball
-magic
-finding your place in life
-the sweetest granny

All in all my only complaints were that I like my vampires to be a bit more vampire in nature, less human. I also thought the third act breakup was unnecessary and to be honest a little lazy, like it was done because that’s what’s supposed to be done.

With that being said it still gets a 4 ⭐️ from me and I’ll definitely be going back to read book 1 in this series!

This had everything I needed and didn’t know I needed. The perfect romance book to read in October for some witchy vampire vibes. Will definitely read more in this series.

This was such a fun, easy, modern paranormal romcom! This is a second in a series; however, I had not read the first book and didn’t feel lost (but I will definitely be going back to read it). Who doesn’t love the fake dating trope? Liars, because it’s one of the best tropes out there. I very much enjoyed Emma & Alaric and I cannot wait for the next in the series

This was a really cheesy but really fun read. I normally don't like that cheesy of books, but this was just really fun on its own ways. You shouldn't expect a lot from this book, but it is just fun to read inbetween, around halloween time. That makes it fun. It isn't the best but always fun

How to Fake-Date a Vampire by Linsey Hall is a delightful and entertaining paranormal romance that delivers a unique twist in the world of fake dating. The story follows a determined witch who enters into a deal with a vampire duke, leading with a story full of humor and sizzling chemistry. They set rules of their fake relationship but the sparks between them prove impossible to ignore. I absolutely loved the lighthearted paranormal romance with a touch of magic.

This is cute paranormal love story with one of my favorite tropes, fake dating.
Emma is a young witch trying to prove her worth to her new coven. The Beltane ball is coming up, and if she can find a fantastic place to have it her coven will be impressed. The best option would be the Duke of Blackthorn’s estate, but he’s never let anyone in, especially to have an event.
Emma goes to the house and finds the Duke, Alaric, distressed because he told his grandmother he had a girlfriend and now she’s coming to visit. Emma agrees to be his fake girlfriend in exchange for having the ball at his estate.
I loved the relationship between Emma and Alaric, they bring out the best in each other. The characters are well done and the plot keeps the story moving.
If you like a paranormal romance you’ll enjoy this book! 4 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed as in this review are completely my own.

How to Fake-Date a Vampire by Lindsay Hall was fabulous! It’s one of those books where time flies while you’re reading it! I did not want this book to end and loved every minute of it! I have not read the first book in the series, but an excited to go back and read it! I felt the story stood on its own and I enjoyed it fully without needing to read the first book. Who wouldn’t want to read about fake-dating a vampire Duke?!

This was such a fun, cozy read that I truly adored! Emma and Alaric are such a delight together and I've never read a fake dating a vampire trope before, but I was here for it. This is on the YA side of the romance spectrum, but nonetheless a wholesome HEA that will have you swooning!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a free ARC in exchange for a review.

I enjoyed the first book in the series well enough, but I actually think this one was better.

I liked Emma as a protagonist a lot, and her familiar Penelope was fun too, although my heart still belongs to Boris. But so does hers.... Which I loved.

Overall this was a cute read! My only thing is, why make Alaric a vampire? I know that sounds crazy considering the title of this book but hear me out. In this world vampires don't have any bloodlust, aren't bothered by crosses or garlic or holy water, can walk in the sun, have children, age, don't drink from people, and live an average lifespan. That's a human. That's a human who eats blood pudding. It also had no plot relevance and wasn't even mentioned that often. I just don't get why include that if you're not going to use it at all.

Once again, we're gonna have to eat Alaric when we eat the rich, but he did endear himself to me more than Callan, so well done there.

3 stars.

I loved this witchy fall rom com- it was so modern and whimsical at the same time! I loved the fake dating trope and fantasy elements

This book was a very sweet read. I will admit that it took me a while to really get invested in the characters and the stories but I enjoyed it overall!

This title really stuck out to me. I love the fake dating trope, I love the fantasy aspect, and I love the perceived how to.

The story takes place with our FMC as a witch trying to earn her way to become a full member of her coven. In order to do this, she is tasked, along with other apprentices, to throw the next big gala for the coven. A gala that will restore the storage of power in order for them to do good throughout the year.

In walks in our Vampire. The recluse mysterious Duke has just come back into town and is staying in his famous residence with his grandmother. Our couple meets, embarrassingly so, and through circumstances, decide to fake date. If she pretends to be his girlfriend, it will please his ailing grandmother and make her happy to see her grandson happy. In return, his mansion can be used for the party.

Add in some sprinkling of other magical communities such as ghosts, magic, and a touch of magical history, this is definitely a comfort fantasy romance read. It is very to the point regarding plot points. There are some really interesting ideas but the entire story felt rushed. While we are interested in each MC getting what they need out of the other, there was not a lot of nuance in actually fake dating. The “forced” holding hands, or “forced” heated gazes. It just jumped right into them being into each other. I would say that this is more in line with a young adult read with a little spice.

This was a very cute story, and I did find attachment to the characters in the book. I feel that some of the storylines would have made better sequels with other characters rather than all plot points being related to our couple. All in all, I would recommend this book to others who enjoy the fantasy romance genre.

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Title: How to Fake-Date a Vampire
Series: Charming Cove, #2
Author: Linsey Hall
Rating: ⭐⭐/5

*Thank you to NetGalley and Bonnie Doon Press for the eARC in exchange for this honest review.*

“And in a family, you always love each other, but you don’t always have to like each other.”

This installment of the Charming Cove series is better than the first. Although the characters seem to be recycled from the previous books, they have more depth and their motivations are more believable. There was a more structured plot, as opposed to having multiple side quests strung together, and it overall felt much more cohesive.

The found family dynamics were cute but the central romance felt… off-beat. It was a “slow-burn” style romance until suddenly at the very very end they fight, makeup, then happily ever after. I think that conflict should have taken longer than a chapter to resolve.

But the thing that threw me off more than anything was the fact that the vampire boyfriend might as well be a human who likes a drop of blood in his gin every once in a while. I felt scammed by the title.

This book follows Emma, who gets one chance to prove to her coven that she’s worth her wand. But to do it, She’s going to have to make a deal with a vampire duke. She gets to use his gorgeous estate in Cornwall to host the Beltane Ball and in exchange, She pretends to be his girlfriend. But it's all a show for his grandmother.

How to Fake-Date a Vampire is a fun, frothy romantic comedy full of laughter, love, and magical hijinks. It’s the second in a series of stand alone romances set in the seaside village of Charming Cove. The books do not need to be read in order.

The writing was magical, romantic and lyrical. I love how the characters felt like real people with all their complicated and real emotions, with love, sorrow and jealousy. I liked how the characters grew together over time and ended up together, especially after the rollercoaster of a relationship they started with.

Overall I have to give this book a 5/5 stars. The ARC is still in the early stages of the manuscript stage so changes may happen before the book is available for the general public. This book may appeal to people who like Supernamtral Romances Thank you Netgallory for the ARC!

Thank you to Linsey Hall for this amazing ARC! These are all my own opinions listed below.

How to Fake Date A Vampire was the best addition to the Charming Cove Series.

I love Emma and Alaric. Emma is a fierce, funny FMC. I love the aspect of her not being perfect and Alaric starting to fall for her anyway. The way they meet is just, *chef's kiss*.

This book made me laugh out loud--at one point people were staring at me in public. I enjoyed it more than The Modern Girl's Guide to Magic, which made me love the series even more. It takes a lot to make a sequel better than the first.

The familiars in these stories are probably my favorite part. I love the banter between them and the main characters.

This novel was written well and flows quickly. If you are looking for a funny, quick, cozy read---then this series is for you. It was perfect for Fall!

I am SO looking forward to the third installment that comes out in December.