The Librarian's Vampire Assistant 2

The Librarian's Vampire Assistant #2

by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

From New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes a humorous, standalone mystery, The Librarian’s Vampire Assistant, Book 2. (Yep! It’s a standalone. The boring title is just to mess with you!)

HOW MUCH LONGER CAN HE KEEP HIS SECRET AND HIS FAVORITE HUMAN SAFE?

Michael Vanderhorst has always been a lone wolf. Or lone vampire? Whatever. Point is, this ancient gentleman vampire is obsessed. She’s quirky, a horrible dresser, and the cutest librarian he’s ever seen. The question is, why her? In four hundred years, no one has ever captured his attention like this. He must find out, which is why he just signed on as her new assistant.

The problem is, she has no idea vampires exist or that she’s just broken one of their laws. As the leader of his territory, Michael has been ordered by his council to turn her or kill her. “Over my dead body!”

To overturn the ruling, Michael needs the council on his side, and right now they’re asking him to hunt down and execute five hundred vampires no one can seem to locate. Unfortunately, his assassin days are long over, and he’s not so sure he can go back to killing.

But with Miriam’s life on the line and their unusual bond growing stronger each day, will he dust off the old sword or give her the bite that will make her his forever?

Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Vampires, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Mystery, Urban Fantasy

250 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 23, 2018

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MIMI JEAN PAMFILOFF is a New York Times bestselling author who writes insane plot twists that will have you burning through the pages. Whether it’s Romance, Suspense/Thriller, or Fantasy, there are always big heroes to root for, smart and resourceful heroines, and a ton of heart pumping excitement in every story.

Mimi lives with her extremely patient husband (“Be right there! Just one more page, honey!”), two pirates-in-training (their boys), and their three spunky dragons (really, just very tiny dogs with big attitudes) Snowy, Mini, and Mack, in the vampire-unfriendly state of Arizona.

Reviews

[Carol [Goodreads Addict] · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Librarian’s Vampire Assistant 2 is book two in The Librarian’s Vampire Assistant series by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff. If you think this will be a nice, pleasant, feel good, sit down and relax sort of book, think again! This is non stop craziness all the way through.

Michael Vanderhorst is a four hundred year old vampire. He is leader of his territory in Cincinnati. But has traveled to Phoenix, Arizona to investigate the death of his maker. In Phoenix, he not only finds himself unexplainably attracted to a very human librarian, Miriam, but has now been given leadership of this territory as well. So now, not only is he trying to solve the murder of his maker, figure out why he feels so connected to his sweet librarian, figure out why people are trying to force her to sell her library, he has two territories to lead! Life just keeps getting better and better.



To top everything off, the leader of ALL of the territories, Mr. Nice, who is not very nice at all, thinks that Miriam knows about the vampires, which she doesn’t. And thinks she is Michael’s soulmate. So he is being forced to not only marry her, but also turn her.



Whoever killed Michael’s maker is trying to make an army and has made five hundred brand new vampires. But no one has any clue where they are being hidden. So, Michael is also tasked with finding out where the newbie vampires are being hidden and to kill them all!



Poor Michael. Things just keep heaping on him one after the other. Most importantly, he is trying to keep his little librarian safe which is in itself, a full time job. Not only is she a bona fide danger magnet, someone is trying to kidnap her. Which has caused Michael to kill not one but two people to save her and bury their bodies out in the desert, a very unpleasant task since vampires don’t exactly love the sun.



I think I said this in the review for the first book but I’ll say it again. I would classify the humor in this book as cheeky! Michael is hit with one thing after another. And all the while, he can’t understand his obsession with Miriam. Vampires aren’t supposed to feel emotion. But his feelings are growing stronger for her every single day. This was so much fun and actually, really suspenseful! I loved it. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. And, of course, Mimi Jean leaves us hanging. I can honestly hear her evil cackle in the background. She loves to torture her readers. So, I will be hanging by my fingernails to find out what happens next. And to see if Michael and Miriam might finally make sense of their connection and get some sort of a happy ending!

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[Dianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like a ray of sunshine, Mimi Jean Pamfiloff is spreading her own special brand of quirky with THE LIBRARIAN’S VAMPIRE ASSISTANT 2 as Michael, the ancient, vampire gentleman masquerades as a young human and Miriam, the klutzy librarian are off on another misadventure! This time, the outcome could be deadly and a confused Michael is loath to believe why!

Vampire politics are the fly in the ointment of life, or un-life, as the case may be…oh the drama! Oh the wit!

Just can’t stop smirking! Reading anything by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff leaves me in a better mood for hours!

I received a complimentary ARC edition from Mimi Jean Pamfiloff!

Series: The Librarian and Her Vampire - Book 2
Publisher: Mimi Boutique (October 23, 2018)
Publication Date: October 23, 2018
Genre: Comedic Paranormal Romantic Suspense
Print Length: 166 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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[Candace Tidwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

So after having getting over my last book hangover, I wanted to jump into something a little less intense. Mimi Jean helped me out with this book. Of course there's a little mystery but I think I laughed more than anything else while reading this book. Michael, our Vampire, is hilarious. Arrogant, pompous, eccentric are only a few ways to describe him. Every time he says "I am a man" it always follows with some type of caveman thinking, that always cracks me up. I dont want to even get started on Mr. Nice.... ok actually I will. He makes the book and his obsession with the series Fanged Love is just the tip of the iceberg. I'm smiling as I type this because I can't even think about this character without wanting to full on cackle. If you have not read part one you are probably a but lost with this review. In other words you need to get busy and buy book one and then two. I guarantee that you cannot read these books without busting out in laughter. A word of advice dont go to Starbucks or any other public area to read or you may get a few questionable eye raises.

[Dali · Rating 5 out of 5]

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY!!
OMG, I couldn't stop laughing and smiling. Mimi's a genius storyteller! I loved it because it grabbed my inattention right from the start. I loved Michael! Is is absolutely the world's best librarian's vampire assistant! One mystery was solved and I can't wait to see what's up next!

[Bluebelle-the-Inquisitive (Catherine) · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Please. Try to stop squirming. This is supposed to be a family-friendly mystery novel.”
“What?”
“Never mind. We all knew it would turn R-rated at some point.” — Michael Vanderhorst & Miriam Murphy

This is a book with a hell of an ending. It concludes the storylines started in 2, lines up 3 with a bang. It definitely encourages people to keep going. I should have guessed at least some of the endgame but didn't, it's set up well. The players were al there, the signpost are there to be seen but will only make sense when everything comes together. There are some moments of serious darkness including Michael attempting suicide (look it makes perfect sense in context). That is a spoiler, I will not hide it because I need it where it can be seen.

This is a book for two kinds of people. Those who like supernatural fiction and booklovers. Both the main characters Miriam and Michael are booklovers, Miriam is an almost stereotypical librarian intelligent, shy, clumsy and with a hoard of books. This book adds to what is already known of their characters. Michael is a dichotomy. He is deadly, old and always put together but he as a streak of loyalty to those who show loyalty to him and a strong set of principles. All wrapped up in a mess of humour and slightly confused feelings about his librarian. As the pov for the reader, we get an idea of his personality he's slightly sarcastic and highly amusing. But the way he describes himself is funny... "The deed of a four-century-old vampire with the face of a twenty-year-old. And the body of an underwear model."; "athletic build, six feet one, thick dark hair, and charmer of a smile."; "crossing my muscled arms over my very muscled chest. I was a university student who enjoyed exercise and boxing on the side for money before Clive saved my life from the flu. To this day, I still enjoy working out.". I always forget how young he presents as and I can't get over that. Michaels coding feels at least initially like it is sitting somewhere on in the aroace spectrum. But it's not that simple and it is even more complicated by the end. Michael's confusion over the bond he has with Miriam is still unexplained it's something I guess we will find out at some point. I see Miriam as a booklovers protagonist, as a librarian she has what so many consider a dream job (which is mine), she has a house full of rare books and first editions. One of the best exchanges in this book is “Which was your favorite?” “That’s like asking a musician to tell you his or her favorite note. A true booklover doesn’t have one.”. That is such a booklover response and I'm pretty sure I've made a similar answer at some point. She is stronger and more perceptive than she appears. Her love and trust in people is fantastic.

Lula is just a straight-up badass woman. Smart and more than able to hold her own against the men. Viviana is far behind Lula in the badass stakes but where Lula is physical and very obvious, Viviana is the brilliant assistant/ lawyer to Michael, loyal and efficient. "While I cannot argue with Viviana’s rage, I am shocked by it. I have never seen her claws and teeth. Of course, Aspen had forced Viviana to become a vampire and then used her child as leverage." She may have been blackmailed into her vampiric state but she is determined to make the most of it. I never want to see her truly in anger.

It must be said that while The Librarian's Vampire Assistant books stand alone or at least Mimi Jean claims they do and she does reiterates the characters, circumstances and some of the lore. These are all built on through the books as necessary. I like Mimi Jean's lore, especially this quote about sunlight. "We simply hate the hell out of it, similar to how cats hate baths, children hate bedtime, and men hate listening. Vampires. Hate. Sunshine.". Book 2 does build heavily on book 1 even if the circumstances are explained it definitely makes more sense if you know what is going on coming in.

I'm finding this with an annotated quote dump.
• “Oh really? How about story time, huh? I see that glint in your brown eyes when you think you’re about to scare the children. Of course, you end up boring them to sleep, which is why the moms all love you. I think they’ve started a fan club.” — I love this line. Michael and kids is one of the cutest things
• "I am a man. On the rare occasion I do not know something, I wing it. Hasn’t failed me yet." — No comment I just need it in this review
• "“Didn’t your parents leave cash reserves?”
She shakes her head no. “They spent their money on books. Every last dime.”
My kind of people." — I mean yeah mine too. But damn Miriam got a bit screwed on getting the ability to care for her amazeballs collection and her library.
• "Mr. Nice is a giant ball of crazy wrapped in an impenetrable blanket of crazy and dipped in dazzling crazy sprinkles. — I mean this is a fair point. He is A LOT.
• "As a collector of literature myself, I have never seen anything like the items in her home. It gives me a solid book-boner merely thinking about it. First. Editions. Mmmm… — Michael... Micahel I love it.
• "She is right. She never will be ready. This beautiful, delicate little flower would wither in my world. She is meant to live a human life filled with books, story times, and love." — This is so soft and pretty and loving. I like how Michael talks about Miriam.

As her assistant, it is my duty to help her. As her vampire—I mean, as a vampire—I must protect her—I mean, protect the innocent. — Michael Vanderhorst

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Evie Carnahan still has the best librarian quote. I cannot put her here.

[Amy]

I had a realization somewhere between: "Her clothing offends my male senses" and "I feel her torment in my soul. This is exactly what draws me to her."
Namely, I don't have to finish this trash.

[Marta Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you love this authors quirky and hilarious paranormal romances then be prepared to be totally surprised by this new departure. The first book introduced Michael and the strange goings on within the Vampire world. Now in this the second book we see more of the nefarious plans afoot that Michael and his favourite librarian find themselves entangled in. Oh yes the librarian of the title Miriam is a conundrum to Michael as he’s drawn to her like no other and yet is stuck trying his best to protect her not just from the other Vampires but also himself ! Trouble is with Miriam’s peculiar romantic history not to mention complications coming in from every side just who can Michael really trust?
This is a bizarrely twisted plot and if it’s romance you seek then it’s really not happening here. What we do get is mystery upon mystery to wade through and some get solved but alas this author loves to torment her readers. Told from Michaels point of view we learn how much he himself is actually evolving from a killing machine to someone who perhaps could love. I had guessed something big that’s revealed at the end but still I’m left wondering just how everything will work out . Expect odd characters to both perplex and amuse you, tortuous music and an ending that will leave you tearing your hair out.
This voluntary take is of an advance copy and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

[Mindy Lou's Book Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

At the end of book 1, Michael was tasked with taking over two societies (territories) and finding the 500 newborn vampires and dispatching of them. While doing this, he still feels a pull to the human librarian, Miriam and trying to keep her safe and still human.

The author did a good job of repeating just enough material from book 1 so that this book could be a standalone, however, I recommend reading in order. I find that the more I read about characters, the more I care about them and what happens to them.

I was a bit surprised with book 1. I believed it was a paranormal romance but learned it was more of a paranormal mystery book with just a touch of romance. Personally I want more romance, but since I went into book 2 with this knowledge, I enjoyed this book so much more.

This has the silly humor that will make you laugh out loud. I also think this book was just overall funnier than the first one. There were a lot of crazy things going on that kept me pretty entertained and the side characters were more fleshed out.

While the mystery was solved for book 2, this did end on a new mystery that will lead us into the next book. There was a small amount of movement in the romance and I hope we get to see more.

[Emily (Mrs B's Books) · Rating 5 out of 5]

**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

Every time i read a book by this author i am reminded why she is up there on my one click, must read purchases.

This author has a quirky style of writing that combined with her humour has you devouring the pages as you just HAVE to know what happens next. You are so entertained with the story that the pages just fly past sucking you in and spitting you back out at the end.

This book is a stand alone, but you would get more benefit by reading the previous book and watch as questions pop up and are solved, or more questions arise and we have to wait for the next book, in this series case, to see what is going to happen next and how our questions are going to be answered.

This book was just as awesome as the rest of her books and i am just a little sad that i am such a fast reader as the book just finished far too quickly . If only i have the patience to read a little slower or a chapter at a time to prolong my joy of the book.

I seriously recommend not only this book, but this author.

[Debbie "Buried in Her TBR Pile" · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good beginning, dragged a little in the middle, picked up a lot at 75% enough for me to want to read the next one. I was having a hard time with the H.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

More fun times with Michael and Miriam. The romance hasn’t really bloomed yet. Michael is still hunting for his killer while protecting Miriam and keeping his big secret hidden. The laughs keep a coming as he tells us in his POV, his preferences in his diet and his worries about Miriam’s safety when a Mr Nice comes a visiting. It’s a snicker and giggle book all the way though that’s for sure. it was brilliantly written, dare I say a masterpiece, yes. And there’s more to come, Yeah!

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

"Something about being unable to frighten children salts my lemonade."

Didn't think I'd read on to the second book bc the MC is a bit cheesy with his dialogue- but here we are. I enjoyed it for the most part and had a few laughs.

May read on just to see if the romance goes anywhere.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW

OMG Talk about a clusterfuck!!!

I think this book is possible more fucked up than the first, and I mean that in the best possible way. Poor Michael, first he's charged with finding 500 illegal newbie vampires and the first vampire to be in charge of two territories to top it all off he has to tell Miriam, the accidental prone librarian he is strangely fascinated with, the truth about what he is and *takes in a deep breath* that Mr. Nice the cliched looking the head of the Vampire Council expects him to turn her and for there to be a wedding between the two of them any day now. Unfortunately Michael has made little headway in to finding the missing vampires, it's as if they just vanished and he's trying to figure out a way to stall Mr. Nice about Miriam because he likes her the way she is, human, and he doesn't want to marry her he doesn't love her (the vampire doth protest too much). Just when Michael starts making headway on the missing vamps someone attempts to kidnap Miriam and kill Michael. As per usual with any Mimi books when the shit starts it hits the fan at full speed.

Overall, this book was hysterical! When I wasn't LMAO I was holding my breath in anticipation of what would happen next. Mimi has seriously surpassed her own level of "Lets fuck with the characters and the readers". This is a first person POV through Michael's eyes it's a great narrative. The conflict is completely resolved in this book so it's technically not a cliffhanger but the last chapter is the giant ass of Mr. T. Zer. (It's a teaser!) But that's also good news you know why?? That means BOOK 3!!!

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[Cali Jewel · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took me a full day to wrap my head around what craziness I just read to be able to finally put it into words in the form of a review.... LOL

The Mystery, off the wall humor, eccentric older than dirt vampires, plot twists and exciting action kept me up all night reading to the very end of the cliff.... one part of the mystery solved so many more questions to answer... Loved it!!!

[╰⊱♥⊱╮ღ꧁Kathy,Ahmazing Book Faerie꧂ღ╭⊱♥≺ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again, my thanks to Mimi and her team for choosing me to ARC read another of her awesome books, even though I think I hate Mimi after this one!! mwah!

This is the second part of Michael's story as the vampire library assistant, told from his point of view, as he finds himself in even more trouble.

I wasn't that "into" Michael in part one, I found him somewhat "dry" , but as much as he still speaks as though he's 400 years old, because he is, he was so much more natural in this story.
He is absolutely hilarious, with Mimi's awesome trademark oneliners that make you laugh out loud.
Miriam didn't seem to have a big part in this tale, but it's still all about her, her library, and the strange feelings Michael is having, that just seem to be getting more intense.

The mystery of just what is going on with Miriam and her library thickens, and we are enlightened, thanks to Micheal putting one and one together,and getting, two three...two???? now there's a question, is he on the right track?
So, not realizing Mimi in all her evilness was going to screw me over at the end of this book, I now must address my previously stated hate Love for her..... There is an almighty great spoiler, that leaves us just hanging there......all but mid sentence!!! What is with that! You'd think I would be used to it by now from ms. Mimi, but no! She gets me every time!!

[Simply Love Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness, I just can’t get enough of this story! I’m not sure if it’s the fantasy, the snark or the twists and turns, but I’m addicted to Michael and his merry band of disfunctional vampires. With a True Blood vibe, Mimi has taken the myths of vampire history turned it on its head, and made it something all her own.

As Michael continues to ponder the connection he has with librarian Miriam, rogue vampires continue to plague Phoenix. As the new leader of the local vampire society, Michael must ferret out these traitors, protect his librarian, appease a somewhat psychotic romance-novel-reading vampire king, and still get back in time for toddler storytime at the library. It’s a lot for a vampire to do.

This story is totally ludicrous and doesn’t take itself too seriously, but it is backed up with a true mystery that needs to be solved. It’s a fun filled romp though Mimi’s twisted mind, where Celine Dion is used as a torture device and a four hundred year old deadly vampire can still be innocent and naïve.

I giggled my way through this book and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Until I hit the horror at the end of the story.

I found it ended on a cliffhanger. Noooooo. Now I assume I have to wait for The Librarian’s Vampire Assistant #3 to find out what happens!

Forget the vampires. The true evil in this story is apparently the author.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

See the full review at HarlequinJunkie.com

And the plot thickens! Everyone’s favorite vampire, Michael Vanderhorst, was back to face down the mystery of his connection with clumsy librarian Miriam as well as locate five hundred fledgling vamps. No easy task. But with Michael’s illustrious past careers, he’s just the man, er, vampire for the job.

I certainly do adore Mimi Jean Pamfiloff’s writing style. Between the humor, the quirky but (mostly) lovable cast, and the whiplash-inducing plot twists, how can a reader go wrong? I have to say that there’s something quite special, though, about this particular series. It has all of the cool paranormal elements I look for: details of the vampires’ abilities and daily lives, their background, and how they came to survive/thrive in the modern world. Plus this is ultimately a mystery, not necessarily a romance. Read More

[SheLove2Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quirky and hilariously funny. I loved it!

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is some quality snark & one liners here .... but overall a bit too goofy for my taste?

Probably won't be moving on to the next.

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Major spoilers ahead.

Firstly, I do like a more realistic (huh?) version of what a vampire should be: doesn't like sunlight (as oppose to death by sunlight...or sparkling), drinks blood via "bagged" or "fresh" (selecting bad guys is a really nice touch...and delicious🌶) , vampires are forever the same image as they were when they "turned" and that chocolate is a narcotic depending on the dose (I will never look at chocolate chip cookies the same way ever again). What I cannot fathom is the "dusting". Soooooo unrealistic. I suppose that's vampire folklore for you. Or my vastly limited knowledge about it.

Anyhoooo, our spunky hero Michael is full on into Miriam (as if we didn't know)*. She's just as clueless as ever but forever in librarian mode**. Lula is seriously irritating and annoys the shit out of me to no end and Mr Nice is just....wierd. But I still like him and his flamboyant oddball ways. I'm seriously curious as to what this "Fanged Love" theme wedding would look like because it sounds outragously gaudy and wonderfully camp.

Plot is not as fun as the first book. More about discovering what Aspen, Jeremy and Bob Kline where doing with the 500 illegal vampires. As well as protecting Miriam. And no matter what Michael does he's always up in 'Vampire Crap Creek'.

The humor is still there embedded into this unbelievable wild plot***. More focus on the vampire world rather than library world. However, I think his version of storytime is a little off the mark ****.

My favourite bit is the box scene*****. However, I am insulted that easy rock and 90s music are used as a form of torture. Vampires have no taste in music.

And yes, I did highlight my favourite lines from the book.




* "The last thing I want is to torment this poor woman with my potent masculinity. It is a curse to be so virile."
** "We do not alphabetize. We Dewey."
*** " The deed of a four-century-old vampire with the face of a twenty-year-old. And the body of an underwear model."
**** "Something about being unable to frighten children salts my lemonade."
****** "So why are we here? Naked. In a coffin. Listening to easy rock?”

[Mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm truly adoring this series. I was not expecting it to be this charming and hysterical, along with a mystery and war afoot. The way the characters express themselves is priceless, especially Michael. XD I definitely see these going on my worthy rereads shelf.

[Melanie Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I realize this series is most likely not seen as the greatest literature. However. I THOROUGHLY enjoy it. I’ve only read (listened to - audiobook) the first two. Of the two, I enjoyed this one over the first in the series. I laughed a lot, appropriately. So many awesome twists and turns! I love it!

[Beatrix · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nagyon vicces :)

[Erin V · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so funny. I loved the humor in it. It's not often you get to say that in a vampire romance book but I could not stop laughing. Loved this book for sure and the series.

[Sierra Clothier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phew! I'm out of breath from this wild, fun, suspenseful story that grabs a hold right away. It jumps right in after book one, and it's arguably better than book one. It's full of Pamfiloff's trademark wit and snark, making her vampire king masquerading as a library assistant eminently likeable. There is no cliffhanger...just a teaser for the next book. But you get answers and they are great.

So Michael has a lot to deal with. Two territories, missing baby vampires and the continuing mystery surrounding Miriam's library. Michael is a definite alpha hero, who at the same time seems to love being a vampire. It's the key to making him relatable. He's not a brooding Edward who regrets who he is. He embraces it, no matter what the consequences.

There are some wonderful quirky scenes that will make you giggle:

I dress in my last clean, age-appropriate outfit-a t-shirt that says "My Pen is huge" that I picked up at some overpriced teen shop (I do not understand why anyone wants to brag about a large pen, but very well), worn jeans and boots.

A-hole, a-hole, no! What are you doing? Don't you see the wooden spikes in the ceiling?" They are playing Fortnite.

Lula spits out her fake teeth."You look like Will Ferrell are Dr. Dream. Literally swallowed him whole. And now the two are trying to fight it out for control of their new creepy body."

The humor is contagious, but the action is palpable. Will Michael and Miriam survive the conspiracy...more importantly the torture of being buried alive with disco, death metal and easy listening music being piped in? The horrors they endure...

[Cierra McCauley (Cierra's Corner) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Librarian's Vampire Assistant 2 is a an action packed, page turner! First let me start with even though this book is book two it can be read as a standalone. I have not read book one and I had no problems reading this, I never felt like I was missing something. This book was a delightful read, it had tons of humor from Michael's inner dialogue! I love that he is masquerading as a young college kid when he is this 400 year old vampire of importance, who's now in charge of two territories. He has so much on his plate! I feel bad for him and can't help but laugh. I loved Michael and Lola's relationship, their constant banter and family bond was very much like actual family. The romance wasn't as in your face and I enjoyed that. Michael has so happening on his vampire side, on top of trying to keep Miriam alive and figure out his deep connection to her. I'll tell you one thing, there is no way you can get bored reading this! lol.. there is just so much excitement and thrilling suspense, your devouring the pages to find out what's going to happen! Surprisingly with everything going on and all the crazy, it doesn't take away from the book. It just works, everything falls together smoothly! I really enjoyed this book, it's definitely a feel good book! I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Note: I received an advanced review copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is book 2, so while You can start reading this book and catch up; the first book basically explains what's already happened so I do recommend reading book 1 first.
That being said, having finished the 2nd book I really enjoyed it. It was as good as the first, but I feel just slightly better.

The characters are just as interesting and the overall plot just keeps getting better. I won't spoil anything but you get deeper into all the relationships allowing you to see more about the characters.
The plot has a twist or two, some minor to major and really kept me reading to see what would happen next.

I'm super excited and looking forward to book 3 as this series is a bit unique but guaranteed to please any paranormal reader. It's mystery, solve a crime, some flirting - a whole lot of awesome with a giggle here or there too.

Check it out if you're a fan of Mimi Jean Pamfiloff's writing or as I just said into paranormal reading. If you see my reviews as I tend to read paranormal romance type books, I still highly recommend: No major sexy or hot scenes, just a really good read involving a vampire who works part time as a Librarian's Assistant.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Librarian's Vampire Assistant book 2 finds Michael pretty much where we left off, still looking for answers in his maker's death, the reason for the new vampire making parties, who else is selling ancient vampire blood to make new vampires to the highest bidder, all while trying to keep his precious little librarian safe from herself and the vampires who have decided she must either join them or die for what she knows. Unfortunately for our unlucky librarian Miriam, she knows NOTHING thanks to the copious amounts of drugs that were in her system when she watched her boyfriend, Jeremy and Mr. Aspen get dusted. She literally thinks she imagined the whole thing but Michael can't convince the council of her ignorance so he needs to find a creative way to get her out of her "sentence" of death or life as a vampire without her finding out the truth and maintaining her humanity.

Michael gets to the bottom of Clive's murder and is betrayed by the most unlikely of people in the newest installment of Mimi Jean Pamfiloff's cozy vampire mystery series, The Librarian's Vampire Assistant book 2!

[Verna Loves Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Librarian's Vampire Assistant 2 is just as exciting and loveable as the first book. I couldn't put it down and read it in a matter of hours. So if you love a good vampire book that's quick to read you'll want to pick this one up.

This book picks up where the last book leaves off, so yes, you need to read book one first. In this one the mysterious, cunning, Michael Vanderhorst finds himself in a predicament. He must figure out a way to save his favorite Librarian, Miriam. There are dangers around every corner and you'll never see who the real culprit is until the end. I was completely blown away to find out who the real monster was and that Michael knew them. Every step of the way it's a set up and you're going to be blown away when the pieces fall into place. I sure was. Michael and Miriam are so wonderful together. I loved their banters and how they tried to fight their attraction, but in the end it was hard for them not to confess how they feel.

So if you love vampires, a mystery, and a romance all rolled into one, then you need to give this one a chance. I love this series.

I give The Librarian's Vampire Assistant 2: 4 out of 5 STARS!