Be Still My Unbeating Heart

“While there’s mystery and romance, the heart of the novel is rejected people finding a way to leave painful pasts behind and embrace who they are. It’s the kind of novel that lets readers know life can get better, or remind them they’ve overcome so much in order to love themselves. Truly delightful and giddily swoony.” —Booklist

“It’s fun to witness the melting of De Luca’s walls under Bastian’s flirtation, and the silly humor bounces along . . . Delightful characters and thought-provoking commentary on social exclusion.” —Publishers Weekly

“A wonderful blend of murder mystery with a campy vampire romance story . . . Winning crafts a story with plenty of mystery, red herrings, and twists that keeps you guessing and on your feet throughout . . . It’s odd, fun, romantic, and just the right amount of horrifying, loving every minute of it.” —Capes & Tights

“With its romantic seaside setting, swoony brooding inspectors, and witty undead banter, Josh Winning has created an unputdownable supernatural murder mystery. Get ready to sink your teeth into this book!” —Jason June, New York Times bestselling author of Jay’s Gay Agenda

“Be Still My Unbeating Heart is a heartwarming delight in which every page is infused with queer joy. If there is one cosy mystery you pick up this year, make it this one.” —Johanna van Veen, author of Blood on Her Tongue

“Deliciously sexy, atmospheric and so much fun. Vampire fans will devour this one.” —Amy McCaw, author of They Own the Night

“Be Still My Unbeating Heart sank its fangs into me from page one . . . and honestly? I’d let it bite again. Josh Winning delivers a wickedly charming mystery that’s as delightful and swoony as it is deadly. Romance readers won’t be able to help falling under the spell of Bastian and Nico. Trust me, you’ll want to book a seaside getaway just to watch them flirt!” —Chip Pons, author of Winging It with You

“Sexy vampires are back—and they’re gay, darling! A chemistry-filled, sun-soaked paranormal romance with plenty of truly laugh-out-loud scenes, and a delightfully compelling cosy mystery at its core. As comforting as Kiki’s Delivery Service—just with heaps more bite, and a gorgeous homage to the grittier side of the 80s. An utter delight from start to finish.” —Courtney Smyth, author of The Undetectables

“Josh Winning gives the grumpy/sunshine romance an upgrade as a smoldering detective teams up with a witty vampire to solve a string of vampiric murders in a small Italian village . . . It is a hot, bloody, Italian summer, so pack your Wayfarers, favorite 80s playlist, and maybe grab some garlic, just to be safe!” —Tanya Pell, author of Her Wicked Roots

“Big-hearted, campy, and unapologetically queer, this is a vampire story that understands how sincerity and humor can coexist—complete with fangs, blood, and an enormous amount of joy. The most fun I’ve had with a vampire in ages.” —Lindy Ryan, author of Bless Your Heart and Dollface

“I fell hard for this fangtastic novel in which a vampire of the utterly fabulous persuasion fights to solve a crime and save his life, while accidentally falling in love along the way. Be Still My Unbeating Heart is serving up wonderful, vibrant characters, delicious romance, eighties’ pop references and an exploration of the devastating consequences of bigotry. All this, plus the BEST TALKING MAGIC CAT EVER.” —Katherine Corr, co-author of Daughter of Darkness

“A funny, deliciously queer summer horrormance infused with authentic Italian verve—and a rather excellent cat. Everyone needs to pick this book up immediately!” —Dawn Kurtagich, author of The Madness