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Fangs For Nothing by Steffanie Holmes has a beautiful cover and is a cute little book full of love/Spicy behavior, Quirky book clubs, personal trauma, and solving murder. Although not a slow-burn romance by any means since their romance felt organic and didn't feel rushed. Winnie Preston felt like the Marie Kondo of this fictional world and Alaric has the Edward Cullen vibes I occasionally crawl back to. I loved everything from the mystery and cute little town to the spice. The storyline had some emotional weight to it but it didn't take away from the romance. Overall a really enjoyable book and I can't wait to read more from Steffanie in the future.

While Fangs for Nothing may not make my all-time favourites list, it’s definitely still a fun read! It brings quirky twist to the paranormal genre, blending humour and mystery with some supernatural romance. The characters are a mix of eccentric and endearing, and the setting adds just the right amount of eerie charm to keep you intrigued. If you’re looking for a lighthearted, escapist read with a playful vibe, this book does the trick.

Fangs for Nothing by Steffanie Holmes is a delightful blend of paranormal romance and light-hearted mystery, perfect for readers looking for a fun, spooky season read. The premise—a grumpy, reclusive vampire hiring a bubbly professional organizer—sets the stage for plenty of humor, tension, and unexpected romance.

Winnie Preston is a charming protagonist, full of life and determination, who brings a refreshing energy to Lord Alaric Valerian’s gloomy castle. Their dynamic, filled with witty banter and sizzling chemistry, is a joy to watch unfold. The fake dating trope is executed well, adding layers of both humor and emotional depth as the characters navigate their growing feelings amidst the façade.

Holmes does a great job balancing the cozy small-town vibe with the gothic allure of a vampire’s lair. The meddling book club and the quirky townsfolk inject a dose of humor and heart, making the story feel warm and inviting despite its darker supernatural elements. The murder mystery subplot is engaging, though it occasionally feels like it takes a backseat to the romance (which I don't mind at all but you should know).

The pacing is generally smooth, with just enough backstory to make both Winnie and Alaric’s character arcs feel well-rounded. The romance develops naturally, with some genuinely sweet and spicy moments that will satisfy fans of the genre.

However, the story isn't without its hiccups. The reliance on miscommunication as a plot device might frustrate some readers (including me), and the resolution of the main conflict feels a bit rushed. Additionally, some threads of the mystery are left hanging, likely to be picked up in future installments, but it would have been nice to have a more conclusive ending.

Overall, *Fangs for Nothing* is a fun, engaging read with a perfect mix of romance, humor, and a touch of the macabre. It's not without its flaws, but the enjoyable characters and witty writing make it well worth picking up.

*Fangs For Nothing* is a delightful and fun read! Lord Alaric Valerian is facing a big problem: his mother is visiting his chaotic castle, filled with his artistic passions. Enter bubbly professional organizer Winnie Preston, who not only starts to tidy up his life but also awakens feelings he never expected.

The chemistry between Alaric and Winnie is electric, filled with witty banter. When Alaric convinces Winnie to pose as his fiancée to impress his mother, hilarity ensues, especially when her book club gets involved in a village murder mystery.

I’d give it a solid 3.5 stars—it had a few slow moments—but it was an entertaining escape filled with romance, humor, and a dash of vampire intrigue. If you’re in the mood for a whimsical story with a supernatural twist, *Fangs For Nothing* is definitely worth a read!

This book was so much fun. I really liked Winnie and Alaric, and the way their relationship evolves. I thought the development of vampires in this world was really interesting, and somewhat unique in a way compared to many of the other vampire books I've read. I also loved the girls in the Murder and Smutty Book Coven. I definitely can't wait to read the next book, as well as pick up the connected series about Mina. I do think Winnie's acceptance of Alaric as a vampire was a little quick to develop, as well as Alaric's mother's acceptance, but overall it was a really fun read.

Before I started reading Fangs for nothing, I honestly didn't know what to expect. The title sounded intriging, the premise sounded fun. Once I started reading though, this book was pretty immediatley beyond what I anticipated! I didn't expect all the pop culture references and they were fantastically placed and hilarious! I honestly just started watching Battlestar Galactica and when there was a reference to Cylones I jumped out of my couch in excitement!

I really enjoyed how Steffanie wove classic rom-com elements with the paranormal vampire twist. The length felt appropriate and I love that there was enough time in the story to include some lore as well. There was fantastic and realistically paced character developement. Everyone felt real and relateable. The romance and spice is so satisfying... chefs kiss!

This is the first book I've ever read from Steffanie and reading this book made me want to read more! I am looking forward to reading the next books in this series, and other books written by Steffanie. This book is easily a 4.5 🌟 read!

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC for an honest review!

This book is hilarious. Steffanie Holmes returns with a laugh a minute vampire romp. You will not be disappointed!

4.5 stars!

A girly finds out her employer is actually a vampire? Oh and he's HOT? hell yeah girlfriend, good for you!

I absolutely enjoyed this book and I love all the characters. Our mmc and fmc were excellent together and there are several scenes that cracked me up and made me actually laugh out loud. When he learns about contraceptives *mind blown* - a spectacular scene.

Even the side characters are so fun, particularly the Murder Club/Smutty Book Coven friends that she makes. Their reaction to finding out her hot boss is her vampire was perfect and I wouldn't ask for anything else.

Highly recommend finishing out your spooky romance reads with this one!

"Pretending to be hour husband is more pleasant form of revenge."

Fangs for Nothing - Steffanie Holmes
★★★★☆

Fangs for Nothing is a small town paranormal romance with Winifred the professional organizer as the female lead. When she got cheated on by her loved ones and just couldn't face her hoarder mother, she got perfect opportunity to set aside all of that with this job to clean this old secluded castle far from London. The only thing she didn't expect is that the resident of the castle is a vampire—Alaric Valerian, a hot one at that! The story follows Winifred's and Alaric's attempt to help each eo through some situations as well as to resist the inevitable sparks between them!

I suggest you this is my favorite october read because it's a perfect blend of murder mystery, paranormal, and romances in such witty way! The humor in this book is totally my favorite. Even though there's a lot of misscommunication in this one, so if you're not into that, i don't think this is for you.

We're provided by Winifred traumatic backstory and a centuries weight of Alaric's not so pleasant history which totally sucked me in into their character development throughout the chapters. The idea of vampires accomodating themselves in the new age is so fun to read like everything in them is so ancient compared to electricity, phones, and internet.

I'm liking it to the point of giving this solid five stars until the process towards the ending. I don't like how Winifred acted and even though it's a way of her to protect herself from dissapointment and her own trauma—understandable, but still it'll be better if she felt sorry herself instead of blaming it all to Alaric and situations following them. Also there's some unsolved mystery even until the end, well maybe it's for the next installment, but i personally think to put the question slash cliffhanger at the end of the story so readers can get excited and expecting for the sequel.

This book got some popular tropes like:
🍷 Fake dating
🍷 Forced proximity
🍷 Small town romance
🍷 Golden-retreiver male lead
with a very well done execution, so you'd better check this out! Also can't wait for the book 2!

This book was an enjoyable read with a fun mix of romance, magic, murder, and vampires.

Their banter was humorous, with some spicy tension. The murder mystery and book club subplot kept things engaging, and the spooky, small-town vibe gave the story extra coziness and charm.

That said, the book felt longer than necessary, with some pacing issues and a few overused tropes. While Alaric’s character kept things going, it took a while for the plot to pick up. Overall, it was a solid read with enjoyable moments, especially if you like paranormal romance with a bit of mystery.

This books was such a fun and easy read! The plot was fun and the characters were so entertaining I laughed so much. It was the perfect book to pick up if you need something in between all your horror reads and need something spooky but fun! Will definitely be recommending this to my bookclub.

Loved this. It was fun and face paced. The characters were relatable and weren't perfect which made them that much more charming.

A fun supernatural romance. I liked the concept of a vampire with hoarding tendencies hiring a professional organizer to fix up his castle before a ball, and I liked the characters’ interactions as they slowly started to fall for each other. There’s a few too many side characters that distract from the main story, and I didn’t realize this was part of a series. I really liked Alaric as the brooding, ceramics making vampire, and Reginald was a treat as his hot chocolate making butler.

DNF @ 42%. I'm just not super into the story, which is wild coming from someone who loves a vampire romance. I feel like certain things are happening too soon, which makes me wonder what's left when I'm not even halfway through it. I'm not a big fan of the writing either. My interest isn't completely lost, though - I would consider picking this up again at a later time. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

Easy 5⭐️ for me!!

The premise of Fangs for Nothing is very unique! Which is a rare statement these days. I found myself audibly giggling and kicking my feet while reading!

Winnie is such a relatable likeable character, I loved her personality and the one liners delivered by herself, Alaric and others were hilarious!!

I adore mixed media books, the text messages/chats between characters is an interesting way to show other characters perspectives on things.

I will be eagerly awaiting the next book, I cannot wait to see where the story goes and how the threads that have been woven will unravel!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review for "Fangs for Nothing" by Steffanie Holmes

Fangs for Nothing is a delightfully spooky read that’s perfect for the Halloween season! Steffanie Holmes blends humour, mystery, and just the right amount of supernatural charm in this vampire-filled adventure. The characters are quirky and fun, and the plot keeps you guessing with its twists and turns. If you're looking for a lighthearted yet thrilling read to get into the spooky spirit, this book is definitely a great pick!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the author for providing me for an ARC in exchange for my honest review!
This book was SO good, you guys. I loved this book SO MUCH. The leads are so fun and work so well together. Winnie is an extremely compelling FMC, with a complex life and struggles that draw the reader in. She has a clear character and a clear arc, which is sorely lacking from many romance novels these days, in my opinion. She also makes the perfect foil to Alaric, who was such a breath of fresh air for a male protagonist! He’s a little quirky and awkward, but not in a way that is so overly done that he feels like just a trope fulfillment. He has clear interests, is utterly devoted to Winnie, and, frankly, he’s hot af! Both of them were just such a joy to read. I loved their characters alone and their chemistry together. No notes, 10/10, I was kicking my feet up and giggling the entire time.
I also thought the side characters, especially the entire “Smutty Book Club” characters were extremely interesting, and I can’t wait to explore them further! All of the side characters and side plots were wonderful and engaging.
Overall, this was a great, refreshing, perfectly engaging and spooky read. It balances out humor, heart, heaviness, and romance perfectly, and I’m so excited to read more from this author in the future!

This book was utterly delightful! I was looking for a cozy read for Autumn and "Fangs for Nothing" didn't disappoint. Winnie and Alaric's relationship was something I look for in a lot of my romance reads and I also liked how Steffanie Holmes approached the topic of hoarding by showcasing how family members and loved ones are affected, it was something I didn't anticipate with this novel. I most assuredly will be getting the sequel when it comes out!

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for this ARC!

The cover of this book really drew me in, I loved the purple and who doesn’t live a book about vampires!
I feel like this part of a wider set of books with more background about the characters but I felt I could follow it fairly easily and it was a good book to read around Halloween. The plot flows really well and I read it within a couple of days, the characters were likeable and I enjoyed the relationships between them. Winnie’s ptsd from her mothers hoarding was handled well and focused on the effects it can have one someone even though the rest of the book was quite light hearted. The background and history to the vampire families is well thought out and I did download more of this authors books once I finished this one. Probably a solid 4 stars

Overall, I thought this was a fun read. I am not usually a vampire book girl (other than Bride, I don’t think I’ve read a vampire book since Twilight in the late aughts), but it was interesting and nuanced and the human story of it all (the FMC’s trauma) rang true. I would have appreciated some editing — 600 pages was WAY too long — and I didn’t find the resolution particularly satisfying.

4 stars

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.