Undead and Unwed
A Novel
by Sam Tschida
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Pub Date 28 Oct 2025 | Archive Date 25 Nov 2025
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Description
Bridget Jones’s Diary meets What We Do in the Shadows in this bitingly funny supernatural romance about a vampire finding herself and falling in love during the Christmas season.
Tiffenie may be three hundred years old, but she’s still a hot mess. The vampire is tragically single, works a dead-end job at a blood bank, and spends her nights marathoning Hallmark Channel movies with her cat.
When Tiffenie inherits a fixer-upper home in Valentine, Vermont, thanks to a case of mistaken (okay, stolen) identity, she seizes the chance to get her life back on track. With her newly undead neighbor (it was an accident!) in tow, Tiffenie is determined to live out her holiday rom-com dreams in this picture-perfect town.
But between the mystery of her stolen identity, small-town drama, and the arrival of her insufferable vampire ex-boyfriend Vlad, getting her happily ever after with a hot Christmas tree farmer won’t be easy. To uncover what she truly desires, Tiffenie must embark on a journey of self-acceptance for the first time in her immortal life. Luckily, it’s never too late to start therapy.
Advance Praise
“The found-family vampire Hallmark movie I didn’t know I needed.”—Jenna Levine, USA Today best-selling author of My Roommate Is a Vampire
“Tschida’s paranormal romantic comedy twists holiday tropes to create a unique small-town love story.”—Heather Miller Cover, Library Journal
“Fans of cheesy holiday movies, True Blood, and small-town romances will definitely be intrigued by this mash-up of genres.”—Lindsey Allen, Booklist
“Blackmail, small-town minds, and mean girls meet found family, true love, and Hallmark happiness in this campy, little-bit-steamy, and entertaining tale.”—First Clue
“Tiffenie’s quirky inner narration is so strong. The novel has all the makings of the Hallmark holiday love story Tiffenie longs for.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Full of hilarity, hijinks, and so much heart, Undead and Unwed is the found-family vampire Hallmark movie I didn’t know I needed.”—Jenna Levine, USA Today best-selling author of My Roommate Is a Vampire
“Undead and Unwed is the Hallmark vampire movie I never knew I needed, full of laugh-out-loud dialogue, unforgettable characters, and poignant moments. I was rooting for Tiffenie to figure out her life—her undeath?—the entire wild ride.”—Amanda Elliot, USA Today best-selling author of Love You a Latke
“Don’t miss Tschida’s quirky Christmas novel that’s full of heart and bites in the best way. If you love Hallmark movies and vampires, this adorable book is for you!”—Roselle Lim, author of Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune
“Interview with the Vampire meets a Hallmark movie? Sign me up! Undead and Unwed is uniquely and darkly delicious, with laugh-out-loud humor and characters so perfectly flawed you can’t help but root for them. Sam Tschida’s voice shines through in every word. You’ll be completely drawn in to this small town with its charming festivals, delightful locals, and cozy, holiday-fueled blood lust. Prepare to be delighted!”—Denise Williams, author of Just Our Luck
“A bloody good time! Sam Tschida’s writing is a master class in voice and wit. Undead and Unwed is a hilarious, biting, and wildly entertaining novel about finding yourself at literally any age!”—Ellie Palmer, author of Anywhere with You
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781683694724 |
| PRICE | US$17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 1684145
This book was such a cozy and funny read and I absolutely loved it! The main characters felt very relatable (even though they are vampires!) and it felt like something that would actually happen to someone in real life rather than some of the vampire books which go down the more fictitious route. The romance was great and was overall a feel good book!
Librarian 1701399
In Undead and Unwed by Sam Tschida this cozy holiday novel follows Tiffenie Ruba—a 300‑year‑old vampire still struggling with basic life skills. After inheriting a fixer‑upper inn in Valentine, Vermont, she seizes the opportunity to reboot her undead existence in true Hallmark-movie style. She has a deep love for Hallmark movies and a knack for chaos. She's the kind of heroine who feels like your hilarious, slightly unhinged best friend. Her journey from hot mess to hopeful innkeeper is full of laugh-out-loud moments, awkward romance, and just enough vampire drama to keep things spicy. Sam Tschida has a gift for blending heart and hilarity, and this book is a cozy, chaotic gem. If you’ve ever wanted a Hallmark movie with fangs, this is it.
Melissa T, Librarian
Tiffenie, a three hundred year old vampire is living her life on her own terms. She works the night shift at a blood bank in LA and everyone thinks the she is on a smothie diet of beet juice, little do they know this is far from the truth. Tiffenie is single, loves to watch Hallmark Christmas movie and just wants her own perfect romance. After nearly draining her neighbor Haven, a social media life coach and influenancer. Tffenie has to turn her before Heaven she is dead. Tiffenie who also goes by Tiffany Amanda Blair, that she bought on the black market finds out that she has just inherited a bed and breakfast in Valentine, Vermont. With help of her on again off again lover Vlad, Tiffanie and Heaven move acroos the country in a hearse painted with fluffy white clouds with the name Happily Every After Funeral Home on the side. Once in Vermont and somehow in therapy Tiffanie and on a diet of coconut water, she soon discovers that she first needs to love herself before she can find love. This was a laugh out loud read and enough spice for anyone who wants to read a feel good book. I was hooked by the very first page. I would like to thank both NetGalley and Quirk Books for letting me read an advance copy of this book.
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