Michele Bardsley

Michele Bardsley is an American author primarily known for writing paranormal romance and urban fantasy novels. Her most successful works include the Broken Heart Vampires series, set in a small Oklahoma town populated by supernatural beings. The author began her publishing career in 2004 with "I'm the Vampire, That's Why," which established her signature blend of humor, romance, and paranormal elements. Her writing style combines contemporary settings with supernatural storylines, often featuring single parents and small-town dynamics. Bardsley has published over 20 novels across multiple series, including the Broken Heart Vampires, Pack Rules, and Wizards of Nevermore. Her work frequently incorporates themes of family, community, and supernatural transformation. The author's background includes experience as a newspaper reporter and technical writer, skills she later applied to fiction writing. She continues to write paranormal romance and urban fantasy, maintaining an active publishing schedule.

Readers describe Michele Bardsley's works as light paranormal romance with humor. Her most reviewed series, Broken Heart, averages 3.8/5 stars on Goodreads across all books. Readers liked: - Fast-paced plots - Humorous dialogue and situations - Blend of romance and supernatural elements - Small-town Oklahoma setting - Quick, entertaining reads Readers disliked: - Predictable storylines - Similar plot structures across series - Character development issues - Some found the humor forced - Later books in series felt repetitive On Amazon, her books average 4.2/5 stars with most reviews noting they are "fun beach reads." Several Goodreads reviewers mention the books work best as light entertainment rather than serious paranormal fiction. Multiple reviews cite inconsistent world-building between books in the same series. The Broken Heart books receive the strongest ratings, while later series like the Because series have lower averages around 3.5/5 stars.

Series: Broken Heart Vampires I'm the Vampire, That's Why - Jessica Matthews, a widowed mother, becomes a vampire and the queen of Oklahoma's paranormal town, Broken Heart. Don't Talk Back to Your Vampire - EVA LeRoy, a school teacher, navigates her new life as a vampire while falling for a vampire leader. Because Your Vampire Said So - Patsy Donahue, a hairdresser turned vampire, deals with supernatural politics and romance. Wait Till Your Vampire Gets Home - School counselor Libby Monroe discovers she's a demon slayer after becoming a vampire. Over My Dead Body - Vampire warrior Brady Christiansen protects a newly turned ghost whisperer. Cross Your Heart - Simone Sweet, a vampire-demon hybrid, works to save Broken Heart from destruction. Must Love Lycans - A were-dragon therapist helps troubled paranormal teenagers while finding romance. Come Hell or High Water - A vampire water witch faces challenges protecting her newfound family.

Series: Wizards of Wonder Wizard in a Witchy World - A male wizard navigates life in a female-dominated magical society. Wizard Vs. Witch - A wizard works with his rival witch to solve magical crimes.

Series: The Pack Rules The Alpha's Heart - A wolf shifter alpha leads his pack while dealing with threats to their territory. The Beta's Mark - A beta wolf works to protect his pack from dangerous supernatural forces.