Thirsty

A Novel

By: Lucy Lehane

Narrated by: Michael Crouch

A high-heat, low-drama vampire romance where the only stakes are true love.

A revenge plot sets sparks flying in this screwball paranormal romantic comedy of enemies-to-lovers, chaotic supernatural friend groups, and scorching chemistry from debut author Lucy Lehane.

Charlie needs to revamp his career. Writing advice columns was hard enough before the whole internet was dying to know how to date the undead–but Charlie’s as human as they come. And he has no idea how to answer the messages flooding his inbox, like My Workplace Slack Is Haunted; Should I Cross Dimensions For a Fling? and How Exactly Do You Smash A…

When a chance nocturnal meeting at a local coffee shop sees him reuniting with Lorenzo–a vampire with an axe to grind–Charlie thinks he’s found his ticket to immortal career success. But Lorenzo has plans of his own: to get revenge on Charlie for separating Lorenzo from the love of his life years ago. When Lorenzo draws Charlie into his world of monsters and mayhem, he finds new friends and old souls that span centuries of existence, yet are somehow just as lost as the two of them. But as Charlie and Lorenzo grow unexpectedly closer, the secrets they dwell under might just crush them.

Can their love survive demons and drama? And which will prove deadlier… bloodlust or betrayal?

"A frisky, campy paranormal joyride."–USA Today bestselling author Timothy Janovsky

"My all-time favorite kind of vampire: surprisingly soft, adorably grumpy, and sizzling hot."–S.A. MacLean

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press

©2025 Lucy Lehane (P)2025 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

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"Thirsty is a frisky, campy paranormal joyride that's sure to get your blood pumping. With a biting sense of humor and a swoony set of heroes, it's an essential spooky season read for those of us who like our monsters best when they're making community and making out."—Timothy Janovsky, USA Today bestselling author of The Merriest Misters

"My all-time favorite kind of vampire: surprisingly soft, adorably grumpy, and sizzling hot. Thirsty is charming and downright fun, showcasing a vibrant community of supernatural creatures trying to get by in the modern world, with a crackling romance I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into. Pathetic fanged love interests will forever be my kryptonite."—S.A. MacLean, author of The Phoenix Keeper

"Thirsty is an absolute blast from start to finish! I came for the clever worldbuilding, stayed for Lucy Lehane’s wry, hilarious voice, and was fully swept away by Charlie and Lorenzo’s spicy & soulful romance."—Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake it in Hollywood and Will They or Won't They