Undead and Unwed

By MaryJanice Davidson

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Average Rating: (See all 12 reviews) Format: Paperback, 288 pages Published In: United States, March 2004 Quantity Available: 495 Ships within 6-10 days A just-laid off secretary has a really bad week when she dies and is then made Queen of the Undead. "Chick lit meets vampire fiction in this creative, sophisticated, sexy, and wonderfully witty book."--Catherine Spangler. Original. From The Publisher: First Betsy Taylor loses her job, then she's killed in a car accident. But what really bites is that she can't seem to stay dead. And now her new friends have the ridiculous idea that Betsy is the prophesied vampire queen, and they want her help in overthrowing the most obnoxious power-hungry vampire in five centuries. Publisher: Berkley Trade Pub ISBN: 042519485X EAN: 9780425194850 Dimensions: 16.99 x 10.44 x 1.85 centimeters (0.14 kg)

On the day of her 30th birthday, Elizabeth "Betsy" Taylor is let go from her job as a secretary, and comes home only to get killed in a car accident. A few days later, she wakes up inside her own coffin and scares herself silly upon realizing that she has joined the ranks of the "undead". A frustrated Betsy soon finds that not only can she not die again, but that she now has superhuman capabilities -- and that she’s a vampire! Soon man and animal alike fawn upon her even as she’s revolted by her own thirst for human blood.

More shocks are in store for poor frazzled Betsy when none of the popular myths about vampires (as perpetuated by movies) such as taking God’s name or being touched by holy water or sunlight have any fatal effect on her. When forced to attend a sort of vampire convention at a cemetery, Betsy comes to the awful realization how exactly this uniqueness means trouble for her in the scheme of larger things, vampire-wise. Romantically, her heart and mind fight a bitter battle as a seductive bloodsucker seeks to make her his own. Caught in an unwanted power struggle, in a world that is new, fascinating and yet somewhat repulsive to her human sensibilities, Betsy struggles to find her niche as she deals with lovers, slaves, family, friends and foes of all kinds.

Non-stop tongue-in-cheek witticisms combined with gory details, danger, mayhem and mischief galore serve to make Undead and Unwed a deadly cocktail of pure, unadulterated fun. It’s perhaps the best and most perfect vampire spoof in recent times. Author MaryJanice Davidson has taken just about every vampire myth that exists, debunked several and added many more to the bloodsucker lore. Never before have readers been exposed to a protagonist like Betsy, the super-vampire whose passion for designer shoes supercedes even her compulsion for drinking blood. Sinclair, the handsome bloodsucker, is an enigma who keeps both the readers and Betsy in suspense with regard to his true qualities. Several supporting cast members, both alive and undead, add to the general chaos, and the story never fails to supply hilarity even in the most emotional, passionate or action-filled scenario. In short, this screwball vampire comedy is wickedly funny and not to be missed.

You do not have to be a romance reader to enjoy the Betsy series. I bought this for a friend and ending up by all of them for myself. Betsy is "like, totally" into shoes, expensive clothing and herself. When she dies in a car accident and finds out that she is a vampire, hilarity ensues. Betsy has to come to terms with her new lifestyle, an incredibly hot vampire named Sinclair and the reluctance of the vampires to look at her new way of doing things. I was pleasantly surprised by the humor, warmth and intelligence of Unwed and Undead. I highly recomend it for anyone who likes comedy, science fiction, vampires or expensive shoes.

A just-laid off secretary has a really bad week when she dies and is then made Queen of the Undead. "Chick lit meets vampire fiction in this creative, sophisticated, sexy, and wonderfully witty book."--Catherine Spangler. Original.

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First Betsy Taylor loses her job, then she's killed in a car accident. But what really bites is that she can't seem to stay dead. And now her new friends have the ridiculous idea that Betsy is the prophesied vampire queen, and they want her help in overthrowing the most obnoxious power-hungry vampire in five centuries

Since reading this novel, I've been collecting the others in the series. It isn't very deep, but it is very funny indeed. It's best described as vampire chick lit. I liked the dry sense of humor as well as the satirical touches. It is a little over the top sometimes, but hey... think of the subject matter. I'd highly recommend it (although probably not to men or children!).

this books starts out with our young heroine dying. whats worse is that she dies and looses her job all on her 30th birthday. but now she has returned. is she just too stupid to stay dead or is there some other force keeping her alive. despite endless attempts to die, (walking into a church, staking herself, pouring holy water all over herself, etc) she just can't seem to do it. worse again is two fighting vampires both want her on their team and she doesn't want either. but should she go with the stereotypical vampire in the long black cap who looks like he stepped out of a b grade movie or the gorgoes sinclair who makes her heart beat?

A supernatural comedy/romance, perfect read for the holidays. Elizabeth is a shoe loving, independant modern woman whose life is changed forever when she wakes up in the morgue a vampire *shock horror* From there she now has to deal with vampire politics, her shocked family and being stuck in cheap, secondhand shoes.
However though this book sounds a little corny, it's hilarious read and Liz proves to be one very witty character, and Sinclaire is to die for. For older readers.

This book is great if you are after a light read and a laugh. Undead and Unwed is funny, but at times tries a little too hard. I read the book in 2 or 3 sittings, but will not be rushing out to get the next in the series.

Without a doubt this has to be one of my favourite books, i think i read it in one sitting, i just couldnt put it down. In the first chapter when she's trying to kill herself, i couldnt stop laughing out loud, it was hilarious!! I have read all the other books in the series, but this by far was the best!

An absolutely hilarious read guaranteed to have you rolling in the aisle! I have never come across a more irreverent heroine than Elizabeth or Betsy as she prefers to be called. She will having you splitting your sides with her saucy quick comebacks and total disregard for the conventional. I thoroughly enjoyed this first book -just the events leading up to Betsy's death and introduction to the world of vampires was enough to have me in stitches! Cannot wait for the next installment!

MJD's Undead series is fluffy vampire chick-lit at its best. Like other books in this genre, the tone is kept lighthearted and fun, and occasionally silly. In the first book of the series, the protagonist in this tale wakes up dead and finds herself the new Queen of Vampires. She can deal with that, as long as designer shoes keep coming her way. Sure, the storyline does get a bit ludicrous at times, but that's part of the charm. Perfect for when you don't need too much brain power and just after some giggles.