Nina Blackman was determined to make something of her life. After going back to school, she finally landed a job as a dental hygienist. Wouldn’t you know it, on the first day of the job she was bit by some whacko that went wonkers on the funny gas. Fine, she’d admit he was a handsome whack job, but still. Then Nina woke two days later only to find out that she was a vampire! Furious, she’s determined to hunt down Mr. Handsome and make him turn her back.  

When a gorgeous woman turned up on his doorstep, demanding entrance, Gregori Statleon opened the door with his most charming smile, only to have her faint in his arms. When the problem was revealed, he promised to help her adjust to her new life. That was the last thing Nina wanted, and she let him know in no uncertain terms. Gregori didn’t know how someone in such a beautiful package could be the biggest harpy on the planet. 

While Nina scrambled from one wild goose chase to another searching for a cure, Gregori tried to teach her how to survive, until she pushed him too far. Ashamed of her behavior, Nina sought out Gregori to make amends and was shocked to learn a secret that will destroy them both. If she can’t rescue him, he’d disappear from her life forever. 

I got a kick out of Greg and Nina, both as unique characters, their humorous turn of phrases and snarky comments. Unfortunately, the plot revolved around her being turned into a vampire, the hero’s story only emerging in the last few chapters. The first half of the book felt dragged out, while the second half rushed. One part of the book that bothered me was her friends. In one breath, they helped research her new way of life and possible cures, then slammed her for being foolish, telling her to grow up and accept her fate. Overall, the book gave me a laugh, but didn’t really capture my attention.

January 9, 2009