Undead and Unemployed is the 2nd book in Mary Janice Davidson's Queen Betsy Series. Elizabeth Taylor - a.k.a. "Betsy" - a.k.a. Her Majesty, Queen of all Vampires - has had a rough couple of months.

After being killed, (and coming back from the dead, btw) she has had nothing but trouble. In the first book in the series, Undead and Unwed, Betsy was integral in the over-throwing of the old vampire ruler, and in doing so became the de facto "Queen of the Vampires" (whether she likes it or not.) Unfortunately, many of her new "subjects" refuse to acknowledge her - calling Betsy a false Queen - and as if that's not enough, Betsy's house is crawling with termites, she needs to find a job with night hours, and Etienne Aigners did not put out the lavender pump this season! Oh, and there's a serial vampire killer on the loose - what's a vampire Queen to do?

I am so glad I gave this series another chance! Undead and Unemployed is a better book than Undead and Unwed (book 1.) It is fun, fluffy, and fantastic! Betsy is exactly the kind of Queen the vampires need - smart, sensitive, and sassy as hell. She is a charming and captivating heroine - I am definitely in her thrall and totally hooked on this series now.

Undead and Unemployed is a light, fast read - more like a "vampire sitcom" than your typical doom and gloom, dramatic vampire story. I read it in a single sitting, and couldn't put it down! The mystery/suspense aspect of the story was extremely compelling, and the cast of characters - Sinclair and Tina, Betsy's guides in the afterlife; Jessica and Tina, her "urban family;" and of course the "Blade Warriors," a gang of adolescent vampire slayers - all make for some hilarious scenes that had me laughing (and snorting) out loud!

With interesting plot twists and and entertaining characters, Undead and Unemployed had built on the foundation set out in Undead and Unwed, and taken the story in a delightful new direction. I will be picking up book 3 today - another new series for Susan! ( )

The Queen who doesn't give a damn about status or anything had a job she loved at Macy's until recent bothersome events took place. What this colorful story brings us are laugh-out-loud scenes, mystery, action, and great sex. It would definitely brighten up one's day or night (?) to read this story in one go, even for non-MJ fans. ( )

Betsy is back and is trying to refuse being made Queen of all the vampires. It seems her special vampire powers set her apart from the others and the prophecies say she is their Queen. Unfortunately she has been saddled with a King which she is not happy about at all. To make things more complicated it seems she can see and communicate with ghosts.

Betsy gets a job in a Macy's shoe store, her dream job, but her vampire life keeps interfering. Sinclair won't leave her alone, determined to be her consort in all aspects much to her bisgust (and silent enjoyment). Unfortunately there seems to be a slayer in town killing vampires. They don't seem to understand that not all vampires are blood thirsty monsters and some are good and don't inflict pain and suffering on humans.

Another great installment, I am definitely hooked on this series and will be continuing with it soon. I love the humor, the sexiness and the attitude. ( )

Hilarious!! I read it in one day..different spin on vamp books...Paranormal meets chick lit ( )

I have to confess, I found this second book not as good as the first one. It was just average. I like the sarcasm and tone (which I was more prepared for this time), but the plot felt sort of hollow to me. Most of the book is Betsy arguing with other people over various issues – where to live, whether or not to work, who loves who, etc. I didn’t think there was really enough chemistry between Betsy and Sinclair here, though they do have their moments. And they don’t really solve the mystery as much as they just happen upon the solution. I find the series entertaining enough to continue, but I’m hoping for a little more oomph in the next one. ( )