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Undead and Unemployed (Undead Series #2)

by MaryJanice Davidson (Goodreads Author)

3.92 of 5 stars 3.92 · rating details · 20,734 ratings · 602 reviews

Being royally undead isn't all it's cracked up to bethere are still bills to be paid. Luckily, new Queen of the Vampires Betsy Taylor lands her dream job selling designer shoes at Macy's.

But when a string of vampire murders hits St. Paul, Betsy must enlist the help of the one vamp who makes her blood boil: the oh-so-sexy Sinclair. Now, she's really treading on dangerous

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Paperback, 213 pages

Published February 28th 2006 by Piatkus Books (first published August 3rd 2004)

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Jun 02, 2008 Courtney marked it as to-read · review of another edition Recommends it for: fans of Buffy, Sookie Stackhouse, and Glory St. Claire

Shelves: read-in-2008, fiction, urban-fantasy, horror

Betsy Taylor, the new queen of the vampires (and a most unwilling queen too, might I add) is back - and in need of a job. (Hey, designer shoes don't grow on trees, you know.) On top of needing to find - and then keep - employment, she also has the small problem of figuring out all the recent vampire murders.

Even though many people call this series a romance series, I just can't see the romance. Yes, Sinclair is head over heels in love with Betsy (though he has an odd way of showing it), and yes...more

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Sep 22, 2011 Book Chick City rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: book-list-2010, romance-paranormal

I gave this book 7/10 on my blog, but Goodreads doesn't offer half stars.

I really loved the first book in this series, and although Undead and Unemployed didn't have quite the same impact as Undead and Unwed, I still really enjoyed it.

Undead and Unemployed starts roughly where the first book finished, albeit a couple of months have passed. Betsy is still trying to come to terms with her new status as Vampire Queen and the complete change of lifestyle. She is getting a little frustrated with her...more

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Jun 28, 2007 Malina rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: trashed

Quick & Easy read, bad language in it, one way too descriptive and unnecessary scene. I don't think I can recommend it to anyone I know.

It was cute, and I wanted to know what happened after reading just a few pages. But now I want to read Twilight by Stephanie Meyer now, and hopefully that will be much better.

The main character is flawed but in an interesting, I can kind of relate to her way. At the same time, she really irritated me with her pathetic relationships and how her friends/boyfr...more

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Oct 29, 2012 Amarilli73 rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Il ritorno di SpiderVamp

Seconda avventura dedicata a Betsy, la svampitissima ex-segretaria e neo-Regina dei Vampiri, fanatica dello shopping e devota di scarpe e scarponcini griffati, nonché ex-umana egoista, egocentrica e materialista, trasformata in vampira in erba, ugualmente egoista, egocentrica e materialista.
Betsy, seppur dotata di poteri prodigiosi (per cui l’acqua santa, anziché bruciarla, le procura solletico al naso) non sa assolutamente nulla del mondo dei vampiri e delle loro tradizi...more

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May 16, 2012 Paris rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, humor, urban-fantasy

I usually rate a book a 4 out of 5 stars because I would consider buying it, but not at full price. This book would be an exception to that. I really enjoyed this book and it was nearly perfect, but I doubt I’d ever buy the series. I don’t see myself ever wanting to re-read these books, although I will continue on with the series because I do find them enjoyable.

I find Betsy entertaining, yet sometimes overly antagonistic. Some of what she says and does to Sinclair is great and totally hilarious...more

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Apr 11, 2012 Casusangelus rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: gelesen-2011, gedruckt

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Nachdem Elizabeth "Betsy" Taylor, die lang erwartete Königin der Vampire, herausgefunden hat, dass Sinclair sie nur verführt hat, um ihr "Prinzgemahl", und somit König, zu werden, nimmt sie erstmal Abstand von allem, was mit Vampiren zu tun hat. Um Geld für ihre Schuh-Leidenschaft zu verdienen, geht sie auf Job-Such und findet auch sogleich ihren Traumjob: Sie darf die Macys-Kunden bei ihren Schuheinkäufen beraten. Dies passt Sinclair natürlich überhaupt nicht, eine Königin sollte schließ...more Inhalt:
Nachdem Elizabeth "Betsy" Taylor, die lang erwartete Königin der Vampire, herausgefunden hat, dass Sinclair sie nur verführt hat, um ihr "Prinzgemahl", und somit König, zu werden, nimmt sie erstmal Abstand von allem, was mit Vampiren zu tun hat. Um Geld für ihre Schuh-Leidenschaft zu verdienen, geht sie auf Job-Such und findet auch sogleich ihren Traumjob: Sie darf die Macys-Kunden bei ihren Schuheinkäufen beraten. Dies passt Sinclair natürlich überhaupt nicht, eine Königin sollte schließlich nicht solch minderwertige Tätigkeiten ausüben. Doch Betsy ist immer noch sauer auf ihn und lässt sich nicht davon abbringen.

Als Sinclair ihr jedoch verkündet, dass ein mysteriöser Vampirkiller unterwegs ist, der auch noch ihre gemeinsame Freundin Tina angegriffen hat, nimmt sie ihren Position als Königin an und eilt zu Hilfe. Zusammen schmieden sie einen Plan, wie sie dem Killer eine Falle stellen können, mit Betsy als Köder. Doch diese hat noch ihre Zweifel am Erfolg des ganzen Unternehmens.

Meine Meinung:
Dieses Buch ist, genau wie der erste Teil der Betsy Taylor Reihe, lustig geschrieben und lässt sich mit seinen 250 Seiten recht schnell durchlesen. Der Leser taucht wieder ein in Betsys untote Welt mit ihren gar nicht toten Freunden Marc und Jessica. Während die beiden den Vampir Sinclair anschmachten, ist Betsy immer noch sauer auf ihn, da er sie hintergangen hat. Andererseits fühlt sie sich körperlich ziemlich zu ihm hingezogen, was sie aber nicht akzeptieren will. Aber genau diese Entscheidungsschwierigkeiten von Betsy sind es, was mich nach einiger Zeit ein bisschen genervt hat.

Aber zum Glück gibt es drumherum noch ein bisschen Handlung. Während Betsy sich also die ganze Zeit mit Sinclair am kabbeln ist, taucht ein mysteriöser Vampirkiller in der Stadt auf. Als Königin ist Betsy natürlich dazu verpflichtet, für die Sicherheit ihrer neuen Untertanen zu sorgen. Es braucht zwar einige Überzeugungsarbeit von Tina und Sinclair, doch nach einer Weile hilft Betsy auch bei der Suche nach dem Mörder. An sich war es das schon an Handlung. Es gibt zwar noch einige Probleme bei der Aufklärung der Morde, doch die will ich hier natürlich nicht verraten.

Ich muss allerdings noch Kritik am Titel und dem Klappentext nehmen. Als ich diesen gelesen hatte und kurz danach mit dem Buch angefangen hatte, war ich erst ein bisschen verwirrt. Die dort beschriebene Handlung hat sich eigentlich schon nach den ersten Paar Kapiteln erledigt und das eigentliche Thema des Buches, der Vampirkiller, wird gar nicht erst erwähnt. Lasst euch davon also nicht verwirren, dieses Buch handelt nicht nur von Betsys Jobsuche als Untote. Warum der Titel "Süß wie blut und teuflisch gut" gewählt wurde, versteh ich auch nicht. Es ist zwar eine Anspielung auf Vampire, aber ansonsten hat das überhaupt nichts mit der im Buch beschriebenen Geschichte zu tun. Da finde ich den original Titel "Undead and Unemployed" noch wesentlich passender. Auch wenn dieser nur den Anfang des Buches beschreibt, kann man doch wenigstens einen Bezug herstellen.

Mein Fazit:
Alles in allem handelt es sich bei "Süß wie blut und teuflisch gut", dem zweiten Teil der Betsy Taylor Reihe von Mary Janice Davidson, wieder um einen recht oberflächlichen Roman ohne eine tiefgründige Handlung. Mir hat es dennoch Spaß gemacht das Buch zu lesen und da es auch sehr dünn ist, eignet es sich gut für zwischendurch. Auf Grund der oben genannten Kritikpunkte vergebe ich 3 / 5 Sternen und hoffe, dass Betsy sich im nächsten Teil endlich mal entscheidet was Sinclair angeht.(less)

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Jan 28, 2012 Felicia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2010-read, kindlepurchase2009, audible-purchase-2009-to-2011, audiobook

What I loved: Simply put: the humor! This book was full of snarky, sarcastic, and quippy banter that had me laughing out loud. This second book had me laughing more than the first! In fact the addition of the Vampire Killers that end up on Betsy's side just made it so much fun. The addition of Betsy getting a job at Macy's for the shoes, made me giggle. The little girl ghost was a nice addition and let Betsy grow up a little. I loved the Sinclair and Betsy moments---especially towards the end of...more

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Jan 27, 2012 Jilly rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: undead

OMG! With the events at the end of book one Betsy has herself in a bit of a situation that she is not happy with though why not I haven't figured out. It is funny and I'm throughly enjoying all the drama.

I find it truly hilarious that Betsy's dream job is to sell designer shoes and what is even funnier is that she's good at it. Of course, she's a little biased because at times, if she doesn't think the customer will really take care of the shoes, she tries to discourage them from making the purc...more

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Jan 13, 2011 Bronwyn Rykiert rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: series, vampires, paranormal-general

This is the second story in the Undead series by MaryJanice Davidson and it was a good follow up to Undead and Unwed.

We again meet Queen Betsy Taylor, reluctant Vampire Queen who has a shoe fetish (a little like my own) and her entourage consisting of her human friends ultra wealthy Jessica and Dr Marc and her Vampire mates the dishy Eric Sinclair (Finklair when she is in a bad mood with him, which seems to be a lot of the time) and Tina.

We find Betsy still coming to terms with being undead, she...more

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Jan 28, 2010 Drebbles rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2007

Vampire Queen Betsy Taylor won't let a little thing like being undead keep her from getting a job. She manages to land the perfect job for her, selling designer shoes at Macy's. She'd be happy if she could just work at Macy's and forget the vampire stuff, but someone is killing off vampires and the other vampires want their Queen to stop the killing. When Betsy herself is targeted, she is able to identify and catch the would-be killers, but even they don't know who their ringleader is. Betsy, he...more Vampire Queen Betsy Taylor won't let a little thing like being undead keep her from getting a job. She manages to land the perfect job for her, selling designer shoes at Macy's. She'd be happy if she could just work at Macy's and forget the vampire stuff, but someone is killing off vampires and the other vampires want their Queen to stop the killing. When Betsy herself is targeted, she is able to identify and catch the would-be killers, but even they don't know who their ringleader is. Betsy, her vampire friends (including the sexy Sinclair), and her non-vampire friends Marc and Jessica, team up with Father Markus and his group of Blade Warriors to find out just who is behind the vampire killings. As if Betsy wasn't busy enough selling shoes and tracking down vampire killers, she's also trying to help a mysterious little girl, Marie, find her mother.

"Undead and Unemployed" is the second book in Mary Janice Davidson's Queen Betsy series (the first is Undead and Unwed (Queen Betsy, Book 1)). It's a very funny but light read. While Betsy is an engaging character, she's a bit too shallow, especially considering all she's been through. While her job at Macy's is perfect for her, that plot line is never really developed since Betsy never seems to actually go to work. Davidson has a lot of fun tweaking the vampire myth. Betsy is unharmed by Holy Water, crucifixes, and even wooden stakes. The addition of Father Markus is a nice, humorous touch. The other supporting characters are nicely done, especially Jessica, my favorite character in the series. While there are plenty of funny bits in the book, a barbecue at Betsy's father's house is especially funny; the plot line is very thin and relies a bit too much on humor. For example, the Blade Warriors name seems to exist merely so that Betsy can make fun of it (Bloody Warthogs, Word Barriers, Blond Warriors) which is funny for awhile but wears thin. Readers will catch on to Marie's secret long before Betsy does. The ending of the book simply sets up for another sequel.

Readers looking for mindless entertainment will enjoy "Undead and Unemployed".
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Jan 02, 2012 Mello ❣ Illium ✮Harry✮ ☀Myrnin☀ Torin Ichimaru rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

So, Betsy still doesn't want to be queen and is avoiding Sinclair and Tina as best as she can. She decides to get a job because she doesn't want to live off of Jessica forever. Next thing she knows, she's hired to work in the shoe department at Macy's and Jessica and Marc find a big new house for them that is haunted by the ghost of a little girl.

The characters remain as snarky as ever, which is why I enjoy these books. A new group of vampire hunting characters are added when Tina and Eric infor...more

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Jan 27, 2012 Lindsay rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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After reading Undead and Unwed, I thought Sinclair was a hero with jerk tendencies. Now after finishing the second book of the series I'm feeling like Sinclair is filtered through Betsy and he's not as much of a jerk as I first thought.

I realize that the reader only sees Sinclair from Betsy's point of view since the whole book is from her perspective, but throughout the whole book I kept feeling like I wasn't getting to know Sinclair at all. The author does a really good job broadcasting Jessic...more

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Jan 06, 2012 Lainy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Betsy Taylor, Queen of the undead, has snagged a dream job in a shoe store (just like a normal person!). But when vampires start getting killed off, Betsy enlists the help of the sexy vampire Sinclair. Now she's really treading dangerous ground-but this time in brand-new high heels.

My Review

The second book in a series and we find Betsy pretty much as we left her in the first book. Selfish, self involved, shoe obsessed and foul mouthed. She is still quite naive bordering on du...more

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Dec 23, 2011 Heather Holmes rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Everyone!

Shelves: favorites

From the first page to the last, this book was hard to put down. When I first read about this series, i was skeptic about how much I would be interested in it. I mean, a vampire queen that wants to live like a human? Yeah, right. But here I am into my second book, and I'm obsessed. I began this book yesterday, and I've already read it. It was impossible to put down!

The plot is hilarious, but not in the sense that it's unbelievable (no more unbelievable than vampires and ghosts, anyway). The mor...more

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Jun 11, 2011 Shannon rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011, i-want-a-man-like-that, lmao, love-the-protagonist

Gahhhh, finished yet another book in this series!! I can honestly say that I am still obsessed with Betsy and all her friends.

Betsy and Sinclair are perfect for each other. They have a witty banter between the two of them which I think is adorable. Sinclair is a bit over-protective of Betsy. He's infuriating and likes to boss Betsy around, but you can tell that he really likes her. The whole book I wanted to smack Betsy and say 'girl, it's obviously that you like him...just admit it!' Even thoug...more

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May 23, 2013 Grace rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was pushing this to give it 3 stars. If I didn't crack up a few times at the end of the book, it would have been 2 stars. How can I relate a book to watching a really cheesy 80s TV show or movie? Maybe it was the audio book performance? or the director? I don't know. Part of me thinks that if I read the book I might have enjoyed it more, but I'm on the fence about that.

I think I get it if Ms. Davidson's objective was not to take the whole "undead" thing very seriously. But how can you throw in...more

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Jun 17, 2007 Erin Robbins rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Cute, mindless vampire trash novel. But still fun and I am finding I am enjoying the series. Betsy returns in Undead and Unemployed to find herself working at the Macy's shoe department and loving it. Only to have her plans dashed by Sinclair, a rogue vampire aiming for her title of queen, a love sick vampire slayer, and a boss that tries to help kill her. Still humerous with no point the books are a lot of laughs.

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Jun 02, 2013 Jennifer Hodges Young rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

As I stated in my review of Undead and Unwed I would give the second book of this series a try to see if Betsy gets any less annoying.

No No she does not in fact I think she gets worse. In this the second book Betsy gets a job at Macy's. She is working in the shoe department, right up her alley. She soon learns that someone is killing vampires and it is her job as the Queen of the Vampires to figure out who is doing it and stop them

I love the idea behind this series, and Betsy does show glimmers...more

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Apr 07, 2013 Nook rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Really.. really... awful...
Man, left such a bad taste in my mouth.
I really don't like NOT finishing books I start, but...try as I may, could NOT finish all the way. Too unbearable. Felt like my brain cells were dying with each untastefully written page.
When I found myself procrastinating so I wouldn't have to read the book.. I knew something was wrong. I just expected so much. Was led on really from the 1st book.

I was so disappointed, the 1st book was so entertaining, fresh, and nicely paced.
T...more

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May 31, 2012 Jmichaud rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Feb 22, 2012 Debbie (Cimmaron of Talk Supe) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: vampires, fang-tastic-reads

Betsy Taylor, the newly crowned Queen of the Undead is back and in need of a job. After an unsuccessful visit to the unemployment office, Betsy heads to the Mall of America and lands a pretty sweet job, working at the Macy's shoe department. A shoe fanatics dream job!

(Side note: I've always wanted to land a gig at the Macy's shoe department. The thought of the employee discount and first dibs at the new arrivals, makes me giddy like a kid in a candy shop.)

With her new job lined up things are sta...more Betsy Taylor, the newly crowned Queen of the Undead is back and in need of a job. After an unsuccessful visit to the unemployment office, Betsy heads to the Mall of America and lands a pretty sweet job, working at the Macy's shoe department. A shoe fanatics dream job!

(Side note: I've always wanted to land a gig at the Macy's shoe department. The thought of the employee discount and first dibs at the new arrivals, makes me giddy like a kid in a candy shop.)

With her new job lined up things are starting to look a little brighter for a Vampire Queen. Then she and her roommates find out that her home is infested with termites and forces them to find new diggs. Not like her new pad is anything to complain about. Gazillionaire best friend, Jessica, has placed them in a sprawling mansion in one of Minneapolis' prestigious neighborhoods. The Governor's Mansion is across the street for Christs sake!

While getting accustomed to her new home, which may carry it's own little secrets, Sinclair and sidekick Tina appear and insist Betsy to help investigate the serial killings of several local vampires. Betsy realizes that it's about time she start fulfilling her duties as the Queen of the Undead and agrees to uncover the person or persons behind the recent vampire killings. Soon after they begin their investigations, it's clear that Betsy is the new target. But instead of shutting down the vigilante group of vampire killers, Betsy befriends the group and works with them to find out who's really wanting her head on a platter.

This book continues the antics of our reluctant Vampire Queen, her Consort Eric Sinclair and their variety of human and vampire friends. I like how Mary Janice Davidson sort of puts a 'humanistic' spin on our Vampire heroine. Turning into a Vampire hasn't turned Betsy into to cliched dark and mysterious dark hunter. She's still as immature, superficial, snide and vapid as ever. And the fact that Betsy insists on living a 'normal' like just like she did before is a breath of fresh air in the typical vampire genre. The humorous banter between Betsy and friends makes these books a quick and easy read.

Betsy is still struggling to control her blood from boiling when Eric Sinclair is around but at the same time doesn't mind admiring her drop dead gorgeous, King. Ya, did I mention that Eric is the King of the Vamps and that they're prophesied to rule for a thousand years together. The close proximity of Betsy and Eric that MJD has positioned them into at the end of the book makes me excited about what the next installment will present us. I'm definitely up for more laughs, vamps and designer shoes!(less)

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Jul 05, 2010 Charlotte (Buried in Books) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: chick-lit, vampires

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Mar 30, 2013 Amanda rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

When I'm reading these books I just find I can't put them down until I have finished them. This one, like the first was no different in the aspect and I finished it only a couple hours after I started it.
This book was truly hilarious, in fact I could not stop laughing when she described herself as a stunned beetle. Holy crap that was funny.
I really wanted Betsy to admit her feelings for Eric in this book! And I wanted t smack her a little for not realizing how she really feels. I mean, come on...more

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Mar 15, 2011 Andrea (mrsaubergine) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Have I mentioned before how much I love Sinclair? He gets even more swoonworthy in this second book about Elizabeth "Betsy" Taylor, the unlikely vampire queen. In this installment we discover Sinclair likes strawberries, but doesn't much like the idea of his queen working nights in the shoe department at Macy's. Even if there are new Pradas out.

There's a plot involving a serial killer targetting vampires, but frankly I figured out who the killer was as soon as their name was first mentioned. Sti...more

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Sep 17, 2012 Liz rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Ok, this one started out not so great for me. I would say it started out slow but it wasn't that. But I almost quit it several times. I'm glad that I didn't though.

My biggest complaint (pretty much my only complaint) about this series is that in the previous book and in the beginning of this one, our heroine, Betsy, can't seem to make up her mind about Sinclair.

As a refresher, Betsy has recently become a vampire. She's a modern girl with modern ideas and she's not interested in undead politics o...more Ok, this one started out not so great for me. I would say it started out slow but it wasn't that. But I almost quit it several times. I'm glad that I didn't though.

My biggest complaint (pretty much my only complaint) about this series is that in the previous book and in the beginning of this one, our heroine, Betsy, can't seem to make up her mind about Sinclair.

As a refresher, Betsy has recently become a vampire. She's a modern girl with modern ideas and she's not interested in undead politics or who's in charge or what she's "supposed" to do. She just wants to live her undead life and be left alone by other vampires. She has her best friend (super rich Jessica) and a new friend and roommate that she met when she sort of saved his life: He was about to commit suicide and she talked him out of it (Dr Marc Spangler). Well, maybe bullied him out of it but either way, she loves her 2 friends and just wants to keep on doing her thing.

All of that changes when the big vampire in charge has some ideas about what she should do and who she should hang out with. When she tells the big vampire off, she meets Sinclair. Through a really crazy series of events, she ends up dispatching the big boss vampire, becoming Queen of the vampires and becoming mated to Sinclair who isn't the King but the Queen's Consort. All of this on accident and without her meaning to.

This book continues on with that storyline. It is truly a series. It pretty much picks up where the first book left off. Maybe a few weeks have passed. Anyways, Betsy and the gang have moved into this million dollar mansion that Jessica paid for. Betsy and Marc and Jessica all live in the mansion. Then Sinclair and Tina and the rest of the vampires close to Betsy move in to the mansion too. Betsy isn't thrilled. She feels like Sinclair tricked her into mating/uniting/half-marrying him. But she's totally into him. But she keeps pushing him away. And he keeps coming back and saving her when she needs it.

Also in this book, Betsy finally gets a job. And its a dream job: Working in the shoe department at Macy's! Since Betsy is a shoe NUT, she's in heaven. But things keep getting in the way of her getting to her job on time. But them's the breaks when you're a new Queen. Oh and it sure seems like someone is trying to kill Betsy since she's been shot at a few times, she's actually been shot and there's all kinds of weird rumors going around about her. If nothing else, someone is really trying to ruin her day!!

Like I said, throughout most of the book, Betsy is still doing the back and forth thing with Sinclair and its really irritating. Don't get me wrong: He pissed me off too with the way he kind of sort of got into being her consort. But its fated and he knows his destiny, etc. (no, for real). And sure, he's arrogant and sure of himself and drop dead gorgeous. But we see in this book how he really does care about her.

Finally, FINALLY, she realizes that she has feelings for him too. Loves him, even. Once we get to THAT, the book really gets better. But its probably towards the end so you have to slog through all of Betsy's stupid him-hawing about Sinclair and about her stupid job. The writing is still hilariuos and I still love Betsy's "voice" (most of the time). She's just so snarky and smart-assed and funny. The way that you and your friends talk is the way this girl talks and acts around her friends.

I would have to recommend this book. Even though I was really irritated for over half the book, I really felt like the end made up for it. I can't wait to see what happens next, now that Betsy and Sinclair are finally together and showing a united front. I will definitely read at least the next book in the series! I'll let you know!!! :D(less)

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Mar 26, 2012 Dave rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy-sci-fi

I am so sick of Vampire books... except for these. These are really witty and funny. They are light, quick to read, and (repeating myself) witty. The usual elements of vampire books are in this book. They include: a bit of mystery, a bit of passion, and a bit of supernatural violence (emphasis on the bits). It is told in first person narrative, so we get to see what Betsy the new Vampire Queen thinks of nearly every pair of shoes she sees people wearing. While that might seem tedious, Mary Janic...more

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Jun 17, 2013 Kathryn rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: those looking for a light read, fans of paranormal romance

I found the first "Queen Betsy" book at a Goodwill. It was 50 cents, or some ridiculously cheap price. I anticipated it would be horrible. To my surprise, I found it hilarious, oddly compelling, and thoroughly enjoyable.

The second book fared the same. I never really think a book could be funny - and these are probably the funniest I've read. I would probably laugh out loud, if I wasn't so absorbed.

This doesn't get a fifth star for me, because it's so...basic? I suppose? It is exactly what it s...more

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Apr 15, 2011 Shelley aka Gizmo's Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Undead and Unemployed is the second book in the Queen Betsy series. Betsy Taylor (AKA Queen Elizabeth I, Empress of the Undead, Rightful Rule of the Vampires along with her Consort Eric) has decided that it is time to find a job. She's been a vampire now for 4 months, and is tired of having Jessica buy everything for her. She doesn't have a car payment, or a mortgage thanks to Jessica. So, she ends up becoming a shoe salesperson at the Macy's at the Mall of America, which is her perfect job sinc...more Undead and Unemployed is the second book in the Queen Betsy series. Betsy Taylor (AKA Queen Elizabeth I, Empress of the Undead, Rightful Rule of the Vampires along with her Consort Eric) has decided that it is time to find a job. She's been a vampire now for 4 months, and is tired of having Jessica buy everything for her. She doesn't have a car payment, or a mortgage thanks to Jessica. So, she ends up becoming a shoe salesperson at the Macy's at the Mall of America, which is her perfect job since she's a shoe whore. (I must take a road trip and visit this mall before I'm unable to.)

Betsy trying to put the whole Queen of the Vampires thing behind her. She wants nothing to do with Eric Sinclair (Finkliar), or any of the vampire politics. Jessica and her mother Elise think Eric is the best thing since the invention of the tampon and perfect for Betsy.

Unlike other vampires, Betsy is able to tolerate religious objects, including holy water, and wears a cross that all vampires hate and not all vampires think she’s the one who can lead them. She also believes that vampires have a soul, which later plays into the story line.

Betsy's snarkiness comes through loud and clear throughout this book, including when "her" vampires are dying and nobody seems to know who is responsible. Betsy later finds herself with a new home with Dr. Marc and Jessica as roommates. Oh, but it gets even better. You see there's also a little ghost in her bedroom named Marie, and for much of the book, she is the only one who can see, and talk to her.

Additional characters are added to this story: Monique a vampire who has an agenda. The Blade Warriors - Father Markus, Ani, Bill, Travis and Jon who is smitten like a kitten with Betsy and Sarah who once lived in the mansion Betsy et al live in now.

I still enjoy Tina the vampire who has fast become a friend to Betsy even though she is reluctant to use her name and seems to keep things like the whole Eric and Betsy knowing each other and then becoming mates for a thousand years. Eric has become another story entirely. I know that Betsy and Eric end up together. I mean it is prophesized in the Book of the Dead and all. He just irks me at times with his possessiveness and unwilling to give her any space. He's also not cute or adorable when he gets this way. Then again, Betsy's libido doesn't stand a chance around him so if I'm going to continue this series; I need to open my cold dark heart to Eric.

Undead and Unappreciated is the next book in this series.

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Jul 22, 2012 Roberta rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Dopo aver sconfitto Nostro, un vampiro millenario che la voleva morta, Betsy Taylor si ritrova ad essere regina dei vampiri e moglie del bel vampiro Sinclair... Betsy non accetta né il suo essere la regina dei vampiri né la sua vita da vampira e decide di cercarsi un lavoro. Qualcuno in città ha iniziato ad uccidere vampiri e a quanto pare un nuovo nemico trama contro Betsy...

Non-morta e disoccupata è il secondo volume di una saga costituita da ben 11 volumi e che ha come protagonista una vampir...more

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Oct 21, 2009 Susan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: chicklit, contemporary-fantasy, family-relationships, fiction, friendship, kings-and-queens, library-books, mystery, paranormal, paranormal-romance, read-in-2009, reading-challenges, romantic-fantasy, urban-fantasy, women

Undead and Unemployed is the 2nd book in Mary Janice Davidson's Queen Betsy Series. Elizabeth Taylor - a.k.a. "Betsy" - a.k.a. Her Majesty, Queen of all Vampires - has had a rough couple of months.

After being killed, (and coming back from the dead, btw) she has had nothing but trouble. In the first book in the series, Undead and Unwed, Betsy was integral in the over-throwing of the old vampire ruler, and in doing so became the de facto "Queen of the Vampires" (whether she likes it or not.) Unfo...more Undead and Unemployed is the 2nd book in Mary Janice Davidson's Queen Betsy Series. Elizabeth Taylor - a.k.a. "Betsy" - a.k.a. Her Majesty, Queen of all Vampires - has had a rough couple of months.

After being killed, (and coming back from the dead, btw) she has had nothing but trouble. In the first book in the series, Undead and Unwed, Betsy was integral in the over-throwing of the old vampire ruler, and in doing so became the de facto "Queen of the Vampires" (whether she likes it or not.) Unfortunately, many of her new "subjects" refuse to acknowledge her - calling Betsy a false Queen - and as if that's not enough, Betsy's house is crawling with termites, she needs to find a job with night hours, and Etienne Aigners did not put out the lavender pump this season! Oh, and there's a serial vampire killer on the loose - what's a vampire Queen to do?

I am so glad I gave this series another chance! Undead and Unemployed is a better book than Undead and Unwed (book 1.) It is fun, fluffy, and fantastic! Betsy is exactly the kind of Queen the vampires need - smart, sensitive, and sassy as hell. She is a charming and captivating heroine - I am definitely in her thrall and totally hooked on this series now.

Undead and Unemployed is a light, fast read - more like a "vampire sitcom" than your typical doom and gloom, dramatic vampire story. I read it in a single sitting, and couldn't put it down! The mystery/suspense aspect of the story was extremely compelling, and the cast of characters - Sinclair and Tina, Betsy's guides in the afterlife; Jessica and Tina, her "urban family;" and of course the "Blade Warriors," a gang of adolescent vampire slayers - all make for some hilarious scenes that had me laughing (and snorting) out loud!

With interesting plot twists and and entertaining characters, Undead and Unemployed had built on the foundation set out in Undead and Unwed, and taken the story in a delightful new direction. I will be picking up book 3 today - another new series for Susan!(less)

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