Real Vampires Have Curves

Glory St. Clair is a vampire who has maintained her curvy figure since being turned in 1604. Living in modern-day Austin, Texas, she runs a vintage clothing store while navigating the challenges of immortal life and romance. The story centers on Glory's relationship with her maker Jeremy Blade, her friendships with supernatural beings, and her struggles with body image. When a dangerous situation develops in the vampire community, Glory must balance protecting her business, managing her love life, and ensuring her own survival. The narrative blends vampire lore, contemporary urban life, and romance with elements of humor and action. Glory's world includes shape-shifters, sirens, and other supernatural creatures who populate Austin's hidden paranormal community. This urban fantasy explores themes of self-acceptance, immortality, and the complexities of long-term relationships, while offering a fresh take on vampire mythology through the lens of a plus-size protagonist.

Readers found this book to be a light paranormal romance with humor. Many noted it offers a refreshing take on vampire fiction by featuring a plus-size protagonist who embraces her curves. Readers appreciated: - The body-positive message - Witty dialogue and comedic moments - Strong female friendships - The Texas setting and local details Common criticisms: - Plot pacing issues, especially in the middle - Too much focus on the protagonist's weight - Romance elements feel predictable - Some found the vampire lore confusing Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (2,900+ ratings) Amazon: 4.1/5 (120+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.0/5 (40+ ratings) One reader noted: "Finally a heroine who isn't a size 2!" while another complained: "The constant mentions of her size became repetitive and took away from the story."

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🧛‍♀️ Author Gerry Bartlett was inspired to write the series after teaching Romeo and Juliet to her high school students, which made her consider what eternal love would really mean. 💫 The main character, Glory St. Clair, was turned into a vampire in 1604 by a Scottish Highlander named Jeremy Blade. 📚 The book launched a successful series with 10 subsequent novels, making it one of the longer-running vampire romance series in the genre. 🎨 Glory's struggle with body image issues was deliberately included to make her more relatable to modern readers, as she was turned while being considered "curvy" by 1604 standards. 🌟 The novel combines elements of paranormal romance with chick lit, helping pioneer the fusion of these genres in urban fantasy during the mid-2000s vampire fiction boom.