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Be Still My Unbeating Heart
  • Published: 17 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9781405990776
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 336
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Be Still My Unbeating Heart

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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 infuriatingly handsome detective Nico De Luca to watch him until his trial.

With the Vampire Council on their way and more victims appearing, Bastian, Whitby, and Nico must unmask the real killer before the whole town is gone—fangs, flirting, and all.
  • Published: 17 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9781405990776
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 336
Categories:

About the author

Josh Winning

Josh Winning is the author of the critically acclaimed The Shadow Glass. He is a senior film writer at Radio Times, has written for Total Film for over a decade, and is the cohost of movie podcast Torn Stubs. 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 Dublin set of Game of Thrones. Josh lives in London with his cat Penny and dreams of one day convincing Sigourney Weaver to yell “Goddammit!” at him.
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Praise for Be Still My Unbeating Heart

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

Deliciously sexy, atmospheric and so much fun. Vampire fans will devour this one.

Amy McCaw, author of They Own the Night

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

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