The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends
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
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
Where to read or listen
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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
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
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.
Age gap: Low (Student vs Librarian)
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate comfort, moderate tension, high humor, and a strong emotional payoff.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
No or minimal on-page sexual content
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Young Adult
Content Guidance
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
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
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Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
Which theme — Vampire Rom-Com — resonated most strongly with you, and why?
- 3
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 4
Did the emotional payoff feel earned by the story's buildup?
- 5
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 6
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 7
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 8
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- August 30, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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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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