Be Still My Unbeating Heart
$38.24
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2026
Summary
A sizzling, mystery-filled paranormal rom-com set in an idyllic coastal town in Italy …
Bastian may be a vampire, but he doesn’t bite-anymore. He’s just trying to live his best undead life: sightseeing through Italy with his magical talking cat, Whitby, and maybe flirting with a cute boy or two.
Then a body turns up on the beach, seemingly drained by a vampire. It wasn’t Bastian. He swears-on his own grave. But the local police chief isn’t convinced and assigns the infuriating…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241836477 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0241836476 |
| Author: | Josh Winning |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Michael Joseph Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 750g |
| Dimensions: | 40mm x 156mm x 240mm |
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Critics Review
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 *
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 *
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 *
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 *
Josh Winning gives the grumpy/sunshine romance an upgrade … pack your Wayfarers, favorite 80s playlist, and maybe grab some garlic, just to be safe! * Tanya Pell, author of Her Wicked Roots *
Deliciously sexy, atmospheric and so much fun. Vampire fans will devour this one. * Amy McCaw, author of They Own the Night *
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.
Josh Winning gives the grumpy/sunshine romance an upgrade … pack your Wayfarers,
favorite 80s playlist, and maybe grab some garlic, just to be safe!
Deliciously sexy, atmospheric and so much fun. Vampire fans will devour this one. * Amy McCaw, author of They Own the Night *
Josh Winning
Josh Winning is the critically acclaimed author of Burn the Negative, which was long-listed for a Bram Stoker Award, Heads Will Roll, and The Shadow Glass. He is a senior film writer at Radio Times and has written for Total Film, Gay Times, and Den of Geek. During his years as a film journalist, he has been on set with Kermit the Frog (and Miss Piggy), devoured breakfast with zombies on The Walking Dead, and sat on the Iron Throne on the set of Game of Thrones. Josh lives in Suffolk with his cat Penny and dreams of one day convincing Sigourney Weaver to yell “Goddammit!” at him.
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