LOVING A VAMPIRE IS TOTAL CHAOS by Aura Hayes-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 12, 2025

Loving A Vampire Is Total Chaos: A Paranormal Dark Rom-Com by Aura Hayes

Celine Brennan should be riding the high of her recent promotion to detective, but instead she’s been saddled with a case no one can seem to solve with murders so gruesome others before her have quit. Not to mention, there’s something suspicious with a new club in town and her focus keeps being pulled from the case she should be devoting her attention to.

Zavier Lockwood is old. Three-hundred-years old to be precise and he’s bored because of it. Killing the scum of Chicago and cleaning up the streets since the cops can’t seem to do it is his favorite pastime. Until he lays eyes on Celine. Soon, he finds his obsession with her far more tempting than murder. After all, no vampire can resist the allure of their mate.

As their paths cross thanks to Zavier’s uncanny ability to be wherever Celine is they both come to realize there’s something far more nefarious going on in the city they both love. They’ll have to work together to get to the bottom of it, but what happens when Celine realizes the man she’s falling for isn’t only not human, but he’s the same one committing the crimes she’s supposed to solve?

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JULIE’S REVIEW 🦋: “Loving A Vampire Is Total Chaos” immerses us in a thrilling blend of paranormal romance and dark humor, capturing the essence of chaos that ensues when love collides with crime.

Celine Brennan, a newly promoted detective, finds herself in over her head with a series of gruesome murders that have driven her predecessors to quit. Just as she grapples with the tension of her job, a mysterious club appears on the scene, pulling her focus in unexpected directions.

Enter Zavier Lockwood, a three hundred year old vampire, whose is weary from centuries of existence is shattered upon meeting Celine. What starts as an obsession becomes a twisted romance that challenges the boundaries of life, death, and morality. Zavier’s dark pastime of ridding the streets of Chicago’s scum adds layers of intrigue, making him as alluring as he is dangerous.

The story takes a fascinating turn when Celine begins to suspect that the man she is falling for might be the very criminal she is hunting. This revelation creates a psychological tug-of-war, intensifying the stakes as they are forced to work together to uncover a deeper, more nefarious plot that threatens their city and their budding relationship. Is he the villain or the hero? 🤔

Aura Hayes masterfully weaves humor into the chaos, making me laugh even amidst the dark and bloody backdrop. The chemistry between Celine and Zavier is palpable, filled with witty banter and steamy tension. The story balances the macabre with moments of levity, keeping me on the edge of my seat while also eliciting smiles.

Overall, “Loving A Vampire Is Total Chaos” is a captivating read that delivers an engaging storyline filled with unexpected twists, well-developed characters, and an irresistible premise. With a perfect blend of romance, danger, and dark comedy, this book is sure to enchant fans of paranormal fiction and rom-com lovers alike.

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SARAH’S REVIEW: I love a good paranormal suspense romance. Loving A Vampire is Total Chaos is the first book in a new series by Aura Hayes. LAV is a paranormal, fated mates, mystery romance filled with drama, intrigue, spice and banter.

Zavier Lockwood, golden retriever vampire of 300 years, spends his free time ridding the world of awful people. Not good people of course, he has standards afterall, these people are criminals, bad people that the cops aren’t getting to fast enough. He has devoted his immortality to his cause, all up until he meets Celine. His mate. Celine is a detective, she’s assigned the cases dealing with the aftermath of Zaviers “help”, when Zavier comes across her, he is hooked. He is obsessed, does a small amount of stalking, but of course he conveniences himself it’s just to keep her safe, but as the case progresses they both come to learn that Zavier isn’t the only thing going bump in the night. Together, they team up to find the truth of what is going on, leading them to a bigger plot than either of them could have guessed.

This was so much more entertaining than I was expecting, more comedic. Zavier’s character is to die for (no pun intended 😉) this ancient vampire that comes off more with a childlike, prankster personality, meets Celine the broody, serious, black cat, but somehow they feed off one another so well. I love how Zavier just pops up where Celine is, doesn’t matter what she is doing, just pop and there he is, it makes the possessive part of his personality make sense at least. With the attention of other characters like Celine’s best friend Ava and Valen, the series looks to have more in store for readers. Special thanks to the author for the many giggles this story gave me.