The dialog in this book is hysterical. Bets is someone i'd love to know. I'm glad i found this series because it's perfect for light humerous reading that goes fast. ( )

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. ( )

Betsy is a few months older and settling in to being a vampire. Someone is staking female vampires on alternate Wednesdays and as queen it's up to her to sort it out. She also gets a job selling shoes (where else?!).

Although the elements that made the first book so much fun are still there (and come back again in the next one) I found this book weaker, at least because I'd worked out who the bad guys were very, very quickly. ( )

This series is very entertaining, and Undead and Unemployed is no exception. This series can be described as vampire chick lit comedy, and it does a great job making you laugh, making you scared, and making you believe the romance. The characters are great, the plot moves along quickly, and Betsy is laugh-outloud funny. Recommended for light reading. ( )

Betsy has destroyed the biggest of vamps in the last book and now is considered in reine. Surrounded by wonderful humans, including her best friend (who loves the fact that she is one of the undead), and Sinclair. She is guided through the book and has to figure out who is killing other vampires. Being rebellious the whole way, she decides to get a job (shoes shoes shoes), trying to protect herself from danger and meeting her first ghost. Exciting storyline and again with the comical phrases in the book, keeps you turning the pages! This series is a must-read for comedy and vampire lovers. ( )

This second book in the Undead series is as good, if not better, than the first. Filled with humor, sexual tension, fun characters and shoes! Queen Betsy Taylor is one in a million. ( )

This is probably more like 4.5 stars for me. The story started to drag a bit for me when the vamps and the vamp hunters all sit down to a tea party, but fortunately that didn't last for long. Plus the author needs to dig up some new alliterations pretty quick, or the recycled prose is going to start getting annoying. Still a really fun read though. ( )

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As I said on the last one, it's a lighter book, but I love it. The relationship between Betsy and Eric made me mad for a while, but now I like it. I can't wait to get the next one in the mail! ( )

OK. Better than some of the later ones. ( )

Fun light read. Very enjoyable ( )

Undead and Unemployed resumes the antics of Betsy Taylor, three months into her life as a vampire and the anointed Queen of the Undead; though not all believe in her royalty.

Betsy, herself, is far more concerned with finding a job to pay the bills and adorably finds gainful employment in Macy’s shoe department – after all, the girl knows her shoes! Unsurprisingly her job does not please her fellow vampires and is difficult to maintain due to the responsibilities of her monarchy; especially when there is a spate of vampire killings, seemingly by a well organised group of vigilantes, and her working hours are continually interrupted by all and sundry.

Suffice to say, this book is another hilarious romp through the various interludes in Betsy’s new life: from moving into a huge mansion with Jessica and Marc, dealing with her family and their attitudes, contending with ghosts, undertaking to discover the perpetrator behind the well-planned vampire attacks, all the while attempting to work her rostered hours. And, as events unfold, Betsy, along with the reader, learns more and more what The Book of the Dead foretells, in regards to her capabilities, her limitations, and her obligations towards her followers.

MaryJanice Davidson has created a clever spin on the paranormal with this series – simultaneously side-splitting, sophisticated and irreverent, while delivering a broad-side to parts of today’s society. Full of wit and much hilarity, these books are a fun, frothy entertainment, yet deliver far above their weight; a rip-roaring riotous read I look forward to the next.

(Apr 19, 2008) ( )

I loved it. I picked it up expecting a fun light read and that's what I got. What surprised me though is Ms Davidson is a good writer. Always a plus, so Betsy's hijinks were well described and made sense.

I understood her angst, and the methods she employed to deal with her stress. I loved the fact that Davidson didn't sanitise the world of the vampires. She represented the gore without being disgusting and the risks. And she didn't shy away from issues of faith. Great choice! And she wasn't disrepectful either, another great choice!
I want to read the other's in the series, even if I just read the first book. ( )

Cute book. I really enjoyed reading it, but can honestly say I'll never re-read it. ( )

A somewhat darker, and more compelling, story than the Undead and UnWed. ( )

Another story in the wacky series about vampire queen Betsy Taylor. In this novel, she is adjusting to life after death as a vampire, but she still needs a job. While trying to find out who is behind the slayings of female vampires, she befriends a gang called the Blade Warriors and a mysterious five-year-old girl in saddle shoes. ( )

Very cute and well written. The Queen try escape being a Queen is interesting. ( )

I love this series!! Betsy continuously crack me up - I find myself laughing out loud at her antics. ( )

This second installment in the Undead series was as funny and silly as the first. A quick, entertaining read, when you're looking for a giggle. ( )

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A good continuation of the first . . . I didn't like it better or worse. Funny, light - I'll read more by this author as they're published. ( )

Betsy gets a job at the mall and has to figure out who has a hired a group of teenagers, the blade warriors, to kill off vampires. ( )