Bad Blood

I love a good paranormal book. I love a good, honestly funny rom-com story. But I flat out adore when both those worlds meet, to give me a tale that makes me laugh and keeps me on the edge of my seat. Bella Jacobs gave me that with My Big Fat Bloodsucker. Blaire is this perfect combination of strong and sassy, with a soft center hidden beneath the bluster. She’s not afraid to go head to head with Darcy, the grumpy, very rigid vamp in town. After all, she’s a big, bad witch…even if she’s just discovered that fact! Who else can help her break up her twin and his brother from their ill-conceived engagement. It’s not like they’ll actually fall for each other while pretending to fall for each other…right? Darcy…perfect name right there…has seen a lot in his 200 or so years. But nothing prepares him for the sharp wit and sharper tongue of the oldest Wonderfully sister. While he still possesses a soul, he’s certain any and all feelings he once had died with him when he was turned. He just wants to stop this wedding, save their town and avoid Blaire, for eternity. The humor in this book is laugh out loud funny. The dialogue is fantastic, especially the inner monologues of the leads. I liked the juxtaposition between the comedy and the drama of a town full of paranormal creatures. Vampires and witches and shifts (oh my!) call Nightfall, NH home, but really, they’re just like any small town. Everyone knows everyone else, and their business. There’s some bad guys, er, whatevers. It’s just a bit more magical. I’m loving this series, and we’ve only been given book one. But I predict there’s a lot more coming from the citizens of this town…and it looks to be a blast.

This book is SOOO fantastic! It meets all my favorite readery needs!!

This book has all the quirky fun of Happy Cat (series by Lili Valente & Pippa Grant), unexpected twists and turns, and all the fantasy "monsters" I truly love!!

Witches, Vampires, House Krakens....secrets, schemes, & happily ever afters - this book really has it all!

I think this may be my first fantasy rom-com, and I cannot WAIT for more!!!

Bella's writing is excellent. Her world-building and character development is amazing. I can picture this town and the places they're going perfectly in my head. I want to be best friends with these characters and live in this town. It almost takes me back to my Buffy the Vampire slayer-loving teen years. But much more mature. ;) Oh, and super hot. Let's not forget those secksy times!

If you're looking for MORE than a cookie cutter rom-com, this is 100% the book for you. It's fun, quirky, twisty-turny, and HOT!

Bella Jacobs has definitely converted me into a lover of supernatural romance. For years I have mostly stayed away from these types of stories, but Ms. Jacobs has completely captured my attention with her characters and fantastically entertaining stories. And Blair and Darcy’s tale is just icing on the cake. The bantering between them was so much fun to read as they both express their dislike for the other while quickly developing a strong and undeniable connection. But Darcy’s past has made him guard his heart keeping it protected. Blair soon realizes that their kindred spirits belong together, but will Darcy ever recognize that what their hearts share is what they both deserve to have for eternity?

I really enjoyed this story, and couldn’t put it down. Blair and Darcy are such a great couple and the support characters were fantastic as well. And with a little peak into what’s up next for the Wonderfully sisters, I’m excitedly looking forward to the next book in this series. Bravo Ms. Jacobs. Very well done indeed.