Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blood and Buttercups | 2024 | Shari L. Tapscott | Buy |
| 2 | Vampires and Violas | 2025 | Shari L. Tapscott | Buy |
| 3 | Hunters and Hydrangeas | 2025 | Shari L. Tapscott | Buy |
A Vampire’s Guide to Gardening by Shari L. Tapscott is a cozy paranormal romance series about a vampire attempting to run a flower shop, despite the obvious problem of being allergic to sunlight. The three books, Blood and Buttercups, Vampires and Violas, and Hunters and Hydrangeas, each pair a floral element with the supernatural side of the story.
The premise is deliberately fun and low-stakes, leaning into the humor of a vampire surrounded by flowers, gardening tools, and romantic entanglements. Published in 2024 and 2025, the series arrived as cozy fantasy was becoming one of the most popular subgenres in the space. Tapscott’s version brings her signature light touch and romantic warmth to a paranormal setting, making it accessible to readers who might not normally pick up a vampire book.