This was just okay for me. I preferred the first one in the series. Storyline was cute, the writing wasn't my favorite and it dragged on in some points, also very minimal conflict so if that is important to you then definitely check this out.

I really sped through this one! I have been getting very much into the vampire / twilight / witchy / spooky books these past couple of weeks as the weather changes - and this book gave me all the vibes I wanted.

It wasn’t missing anything, but it felt like a good book to me. Nothing absolutely mind boggling, but also by no means was it bad. I found that the story was a little slow at some parts, and I wish Alaric had more ‘vampirisms’. BUT I am also just an abolsute sucker for anything fake dating so I will be happily recommending this book to my friends and audience!

Easy to read, get into, follow, and overall enjoy!

Title: "Enchanting Charades: A Witch and Vampire Tale"

Emma Willowby wasn't born in Charming Cove, but she was determined to find her place within the Aurora Coven, the most prestigious group of witches in the magical world. When the opportunity to organize the Beltane Ball, the most important event in the witch community, arose, Emma knew this was her chance to prove herself. The challenge was to select the perfect location for the party to outshine the competition, and her choice was the residence of the enigmatic Duke of Blackthorn, Alaric. However, there was one significant obstacle: Alaric had never allowed anyone to enter his house.

Desperate to secure the location, Emma sought an audience with the Duke. Their encounter led to an unusual arrangement—Emma would agree to fake date the Duke in exchange for free access to his house for the Beltane Ball. It seemed like a straightforward deal, but what could possibly go wrong when making an agreement with a vampire?

I needed a break from my usual reading routine, so I picked up "How To Fake-Date A Vampire" for its paranormal ambiance, the beloved fake dating trope, the intriguing mix of witches and vampires, and the promise of a good laugh.

Linsey Hall, a new author for me, delivered on all fronts and then some.

The characters were all wonderfully portrayed. Emma and Alaric had layers that were gradually revealed as the story unfolded. I found myself drawn to them as individual characters and even more so as a couple. Their differences often led to comical situations; Alaric, ever the composed vampire, contrasted brilliantly with Emma's chaotic and mischievous nature. Yet, their sweetness together, their attentiveness to each other, and their efforts to help one another made them a delightful pair.

The engaging and mysterious storyline, combined with its fast pace, made it nearly impossible to put this book down. The smiles it brought to my face made me willing to skip my beloved tea breaks.

This was another cozy read for autumn.

Thank you so much Net Galley for sending me this eARC!

I read this book in one day as I just found myself speedy through it. I loved the the male lead wasn't the typical arrogant wealthy man and that the female was very relatable in what she wanted to achieve and be in life.

This was a great book to read and one that has made me want to read more from the author.

I picked this book up mostly because of the cover, which is beautiful, but I ended up not connecting with the story. It was a really quick and easy read though. Perfect for a reading challenge.

Emma and Alaric agree to fake a relationship. He'll keep his grandmother happy and she'll be able to host her coven's annual ball at his estate. If all goes well, Emma will become a full-fledged witch and he's grandmother will be none the wiser to the spectacular failure of his last relationship.

How to Fake-Date a Vampire was cute and cozy. I really enjoy fake dating books with lots of forced proximity, and this one delivered. Emma's longing for a family and Alaric's devotion to his complemented each other well. And I liked all of Emma's witchy adventures, particularly the way she came into her power.

While Alaric was a vampire in name, there was nothing vampirish about him. I actually had to remind myself that he was a vampire at a few points. Considering 'vampire' is in the title, I would have expected something more from his character, but his character was essentially a human which was disappointing and the reason I didn't rate this higher.

Overall, a fun book, but if you are looking for a witch/vampire romance, this isn't it.

Another great semi-cozy read. I love the by-play between characters and how the town of Charming Cove keeps on being somewhere I want to live! It's a great romantic comedy and I can't wait for what comes next!

This book is absolute fire! I read this book in a day! I can't wait for the 3rd book to come out! This was so good. Emma and Alaric are my favorite characters so far! WAIT, scratch that, Penelope and Boris are. Love love love this series. I keep telling everyone and anyone that will listen to me.
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Anything with vampires immediately hooks me from the start so I was very excited to receive this ARC. This was a light and fun book, the perfect little getaway into a sweet romance.

This book had me smiling from start to finish! I loved the small town vampire/witch fake dating rom com aspect of the story. Each character was written very will and had me wanting to read more and more. My favourite character by far was Vivian and Penelope. Funny, surprisingly emotional, well written fluffy romance with a plot, what more can you ask for. 4 stars

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy of the book

I Voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced copy of this book. All Thoughts and opinions are my own.
Returning to Charming Cove. Was a great trip. You can read it alone or as book 2. It’s a cute, witchy romance. You will really like this one.

Super cute, fluffy romance. For fans of The Prince and Me. Wish there was a little more mention of the vampire lore and maybe more seasonal writing. Overall cute book that makes ya feel good. LOVE Penelope!

This is free on KU for a reason. So so many other witch/spooky/halloween books that do it better. This was basically the first book with some slight differences.

I really enjoyed returning to the Cornish town of Charming Cove with Linsey Hall's How to Fake Date a Vampire. Witch Emma agrees to fake date reclusive vampire and duke, Alaric, so he won't disappoint his beloved grandmother in exchange for Emma holding the witch's major event, Beltane Ball on his estate, so she can become a full member of her coven.

Despite their differences, Emma and Alaric both experience grief. Emma was orphaned after losing both parents, and is longing for a family and sense of belonging. Meanwhile Alaric lost his mother, while hating his father. Refreshingly for Alaric, Emma has zero interest in his wealth. Both of them were perfect for each other.

Aria and Callan from the previous book also make a delightful cameo, with Emma's skunk familiar Penelope hitting it off with Aria's badger familiar Boris. This book was cosy, fun and divinely cosy. I couldn't put it down.

NB: I highly discourage getting the audiobook. The publishers have used the same narrator as the first book and their British accent reverts to American accent and it sounds dreadful.

Thanks to Bonnie Doon Press and NetGalley for the ARC.

This was a sweet quick read, I truly enjoyed the characters and the storyline. I loved the witch aspects and the vampires were down played a little more then i care for but I guess so were the witches. There is a very small amount of spice, even giving it one 🌶️ is too much. All in all a great read.

4.2/5 Thank you, author, for giving the male lead some depth and personality this time that went beyond his love for female lead. Though Alaric and Emma skipped right over a lot of the fake part, watching their relationship blossom in front of Vivienne and Marien was adorable. Their first two meet cutes were laugh out loud funny. We also got Penelope the familiar skunk. The familiars are definitely my favorite part of the series, though Penelope kind of came out of nowhere in this one. Continuously highlighting the fact that Emma isn’t interested in Alaric’s fancy house got annoying, like hello it’s big and empty but the man can cook, it would make a perfect Bed & Breakfast, literally my dream, think of all the fun people that would stay there. Anyway, author still needs to work on the rushed endings, seriously would it hurt you to write like 10 more pages just to give me some time to process? But I think she definitely improved from the first. I liked the juxtaposition of grand gestures from the first to the second books, deconstructing in the first and constructing in the second, curious to see what the next one will be. Also just a little frustrated by the fact that Emma never confides in Alaric that she knows his father took funding from the orphanage not because of the article leaked from his ex, but from the fact that she was in said orphanage and it closed down. I feel like she set it up and never followed through. I loved the found family trope, literally filled my heart with happiness, between her coven and Alaric’s family, both dead and alive, she won’t be lonely anymore.

For a 300 page book this was a jam packed fun time just like the first, such a quick read and I can’t fault it for missing a few things because I’ve found I will yet again take a little too short over a few hundred pages too long. This has already been posted to goodreads as I downloaded it on KU before I got approved for the Netgalley copy. Thank you publisher for the copy of this book. This will be a reread for me in the future and I’m looking forward to the rest of her books.

Thank you NetGalley, Linsey Hall, and Bonnie Doon Press for the wonderful opportunity to read this book early in return for my honest review. How to Fake Date A Vampire was as if Bridgerton met Fantasy. My favorite characters in most books have been side characters, that does not stop now. The main character Emma has an adorable familiar, a skunk named Penelope, who I feel really pulls the story together. The main thing I didn't necessarily enjoy was the fact that the main characters relationship was more sub-plotted than advertised consideringthe fact the book is quite literally called ‘How o Fake Date A Vampire’. While the book was a cute little read, I only really enjoyed the interactions which included penelope the skunk and the duke’s grandmother. When you think of vampires most would think blood, fangs, and some vampirish actions. The only reason we would know Alaric the duke is a vampire is because he said so and he drinks his alcohol with blood, there was literally no other indication of him being a blood sucker. I feel as if the title deceived me from what the book was actually about.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Spice level: 2 🌶️

I already loved the first installment of the Charming Cove series and the second one did not disappoint. This book felt like a warm hug and like coming home. I was especially happy to see Aria and other characters from the first book reappear.

Hall combined some of my all-time favorite tropes in "How to Fake-Date a Vampire", such as:
- the lovely small town vibes,
- of course, the witchy vibes,
- the found family trope,
- the fake-dating trope,
- another lovely and unique animal companion (a skunk!!)

I can't wait for - hopefully - more books being added to this series, as they prove to be a safe haven for me. And I won't stop recommending them to my friends.

How to Fake Date a Vampire was a quick and fun fake dating paranormal romcom. This is the first book I've read by Linsey Hall And it definitely was a great one to start off the Spooky Season. 🖤
I would recommend this book to anyone new to the fantasy genre, who loves fake dating, who does not mind a slight third-act/miscommunication, and who is interested in finding out how to fake-date a vampire.
This book is part of a series but it can be read as a standalone.

How to fake date a vampire is the second book in the Charming Cove series, it can be read as a standalone. This book follows a witch named Emma, an apprentice witch in the local coven hoping to be be picked to join as a full member & Alaric the local Vampire. I really enjoyed this book it was very easy to read and funny. I finished it in one sitting. I do wish it had a little more spice.

I would suggest this book for anyone wanting to get into the paranormal/fantasy genre. I will check out more books by Linsey Hall.