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The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends

by Jamie D'Amato

2025 · 336 pages

HEARTSTOPPER MEETS BUFFY IN THIS ROM-COM ABOUT LOVE AND VAMPIREDOM, PRE-ORDER NOW! -- Life is confusing enough without discovering you're a vampire and that cute boy on campus just found out your secret too . . . Of course nineteen-year-old Brennan's life would be upended by something as ridiculous and unexpected as turning into a vampire. But if there's one thing Brennan can do, it's pretend everything's fine. Yet Brennan's new bloodthirsty existence gets way more complicated after Cole, the super cute librarian - and everyone's campus crush - stumbles on Brennan drinking from a stolen blood bag. To his surprise, Cole is happy to keep Brennan's secret, and even seems to . . . maybe like him? Soon Brennan begins to navigates this new love and comes to terms with his new vampiredom and everything starts to feel bright again. That is until rumours of a missing student and strange blood-sucking attacks start to swirl around campus. Brennan must quickly uncover the secret before all signs point to him. If he fails, everything he has ever loved is set to vanish. The stakes couldn't be higher . . . -- Praise for A Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends:- "I couldn't slurp this book up fast enough! The Good Vampire's Guide To Blood and Boyfriends has the perfect combination of biting wit, heart-fluttering romance, and blood-thirsty heroes you can't help but root for." Jason June, New York Times bestselling author "The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends will have you laughing, swooning, and checking over your shoulder at night for an adorable undead boyfriend of your own. A charmingly fun love story about self-acceptance and leaving your mark on humanity?with or without fangs." Brian D. Kennedy, award-winning author of A Little Bit Country and My Fair Brady "Including all the tropes that readers love about vampires and a few new twists, The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends is charming and romantic. With tender moments sprinkled amid laughter and suspense, Jamie D'Amato has crafted a heartfelt and entertaining read." F.T. Lukens, New York Times bestselling author of Spell Bound and So This Is Ever After "Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends is perfect for readers craving a little bite with their romantic comedy." Margie Fuston, award-winning author of Vampires, Hearts, & Other Dead Things and The Revenant Games

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About This Book

The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends is a romance novel by Jamie D'Amato, first published in 2025 by Wednesday Book. It runs 336 pages. Readers can expect secret identity, forbidden romance; sweet heat; a comfort and cozy tone.

At a glance

Genre
Romance
Trope
Paranormal Romance
Heat
Sweet
Mood
Comfort
Published
2025
Length
336 pages

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • A nineteen-year-old student tries to balance his secret life as a new vampire and a budding romance with a cute campus librarian while investigating a series of mysterious attacks.
  • Fans of Heartstopper
  • Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  • Swoony
  • Features Paranormal Romance

This may not be ideal if…

  • Readers seeking high-heat romance
  • Readers who dislike paranormal elements
  • Fans of dark, gritty vampire lore
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Tropes

Paranormal RomanceSecret IdentityCampus RomanceForbidden LoveMonster RomanceInsta-love elements

Relationship Dynamics

ProtectiveSecretiveSweetAccepting

Details

Type: Queer Romance

Pairing: M/M

Power balance: Relatively equal, though Cole has the social standing of a campus employee and Brennan has supernatural abilities.

Slow BurnMild (40 out of 100)
Relationship TensionStrong (55 out of 100)
Emotional IntimacyVery strong (75 out of 100)

Age gap: Low (Student vs Librarian)

Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Moderate comfort, moderate tension, high humor, and a strong emotional payoff.

AngstMild (35 out of 100)
ComfortStrong (65 out of 100)
HumorVery strong (80 out of 100)
TensionStrong (60 out of 100)
DarknessMild (30 out of 100)
Emotional IntensityStrong (50 out of 100)
Emotional PayoffVery strong (75 out of 100)
Tear RatingLow (15 out of 100)
Pacing: Moderate to Fast
Tone:CharmingWittyHeartfeltSuspensefulLighthearted
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Heat Level
On-page sexual contentLow (10 out of 100)

No or minimal on-page sexual content

Explicitness: Low
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of HeartstopperFans of Buffy the Vampire SlayerReaders of F.T. LukensYA Paranormal Romance enthusiastsReaders who enjoy campy horror-comedies

Reading mood

SwoonyAmusedAdventurous

May not suit

Readers seeking high-heat romanceReaders who dislike paranormal elementsFans of dark, gritty vampire lore

Recommended audience: Young Adult

Content Guidance

Content Guidance

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Brennan’s life is upended by his unexpected transformation into a vampire, a secret he desperately tries to hide until he is caught by the charming librarian, Cole. To Brennan’s surprise, Cole accepts him, and the two begin a sweet relationship. But when students go missing and rumors of blood-sucking attacks spread across campus, Brennan becomes the prime suspect in the eyes of the community. He must uncover the truth behind the disappearances to protect himself and the life he's building with Cole.

Central Conflict

Brennan must identify the real perpetrator behind campus attacks to clear his name while coming to terms with his own vampiric identity.

Setting

A university campus.

Themes

Vampire Rom-ComCollege MysteryQueer FantasySweet RomanceMM RomanceVampiresParanormalYoung AdultRom-Com

Strengths

  • Humorous and witty prose
  • Refreshing take on the vampire trope
  • Sweet relationship development
  • Strong blurb endorsements from established authors

Consider before reading

  • Mystery elements might be predictable for seasoned genre readers
  • Tone may be too light for fans of traditional vampire horror
Book Club

Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    Which theme — Vampire Rom-Com — resonated most strongly with you, and why?

  3. 3

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  4. 4

    Did the emotional payoff feel earned by the story's buildup?

  5. 5

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  6. 6

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  7. 7

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  8. 8

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

Questions are generated from approved book intelligence and may not reflect every reader's experience.
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How This Profile Was Created

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Last reviewed:
August 30, 2026
Confidence:
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Publication Details

Publisher
Wednesday Book
Published
2025
Length
336 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780241732014

The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends: quick answers

Who wrote The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends?
The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends was written by Jamie D'Amato.
When was The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends published?
The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends was first published in 2025 by Wednesday Book.
What genre is The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends?
The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends is a romance novel, with secret identity, forbidden romance.
How many pages is The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends?
The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends is 336 pages long.
How spicy is The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends?
EIKNA rates The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends as sweet heat.

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