ROAD TRIP WITH A VAMPIRE

A vampire with amnesia embarks on a road trip with a witch struggling to control her powers.

Grizelda Watson used to be known for her wild pranks, but, at more than 400 years old, the witch is reinventing herself. Going by just Zelda now, she teaches yoga on the California coast and tries not to use her magic. Vampire Peter Elliott awoke with no idea who he is other than what his ID says, a bag full of cash, a journal, and an urge to visit California. When the pair meet, instant attraction sizzles. Ominous letters arrive for Peter beckoning him to Indiana to complete a job (doing what, he has no clue), and it just so happens to coincide with Zelda’s idea to get out of town for a bit; lately, if she doesn’t use her elemental magic every day, it goes awry, so she decides some experimentation—away from her house and business—is in order. They decide to make pit stops along their trip to the Midwest at the wonderfully random places mentioned in Peter’s journal in hopes of jogging his memory. Silliness abounds on the pair’s journey as they discover truths about themselves and deepen their connection with each other. Zelda’s first-person narration is often hilarious and gives the story loads of charm. Peter’s characterization is less developed both due to his amnesia and because readers only get his perspective in small snippets (mostly flashbacks), but he’s still lovable, particularly in the deliciously spicy scenes that magnify his appeal. Emotions throughout aren’t particularly deep and some plot points are more enjoyable when just taken at face value rather than questioned, but readers who are looking for an easy, funny romance with a paranormal bent will be pleased.

A breezy, zany, immortal love story.