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Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
"Waking up dead is bad enough—discovering you might be queen of the vampires is a whole other wardrobe crisis. Smart, sassy, and romantically bitey, Undead and Unwed turns the paranormal into pure fun."
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... the snarky, laugh-out-loud voice and everyday-girl-turned-vampire chaos?
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
If Betsy Taylor’s shoe-loving sarcasm and her accidental plunge into vamp life made you grin, you’ll love Jane Jameson waking up undead after a very bad night and trying to keep her Southern manners intact. Like Betsy wrangling Eric Sinclair and best friend Jessica, Jane leans on her bestie Dick and a quirky supernatural circle, trading razor-sharp banter while dodging undead politics. It’s the same breezy, pop-culture-cracking humor—just with small-town gossip and library late fees.
... a contemporary world where vamps live next door and trouble finds the heroine fast?
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Miss the way Betsy wakes up undead and instantly has to navigate vampire rules, romance, and danger with her own moral compass? In Dead Until Dark, telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse falls for vampire Bill while her small Louisiana town becomes a magnet for bodies and secrets. Like Betsy’s queen-of-the-undead destiny and run-ins with Nostro, Sookie’s everyday life collides with vamp hierarchies and murder mystery—just with more Southern heat and small-town intrigue.
... the sizzling, irresistible will-they/won't-they chemistry threaded through the supernatural?
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
If Betsy and Eric Sinclair’s electric push-pull had you hooked, Charley Davidson and Reyes Farrow will own you. PI/grim reaper Charley narrates with Betsy-level snark while the dangerously magnetic Reyes keeps pulling her into hotter, higher-stakes encounters. As with Betsy juggling romance with vampire politics and her loyal crew (Jessica, Tina), Charley balances steamy tension with case-of-the-week chaos and a fiercely protective found family.
... a bold, funny first-person heroine narrating her supernatural misadventures?
Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
If Betsy’s I-can-handle-this voice—whether she’s waking up dead in a morgue or bargaining with Sinclair—pulled you in, Rachel Morgan’s first-person narration will feel like home. Rachel quits her magical law job, blows up her life, and dives headfirst into vampire/witch politics with a sarcastic inner monologue, much like Betsy refusing to play by undead rules. Expect quips, scrapes, and clever problem-solving with a ride-or-die roommate and an infuriatingly attractive vamp in the orbit.
... a fiercely capable heroine claiming her power amid supernatural power struggles?
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
If you loved how Betsy refuses to be anyone’s pawn—queen or not—while protecting her people (and sparring with Sinclair), Elena Michaels’ fight to own her identity as the only female werewolf will resonate. Bitten mixes pack politics with Elena’s sharp instincts and grit, echoing Betsy’s take-charge attitude when facing tyrants like Nostro. It’s equally about strength, loyalty, and choosing your life on your terms—fangs, furs, and all.
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