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Argeneau #17
The Lady is a Vamp
One late night leads to...
Kidnapped When Jeanne Louise Argeneau left work, she never thought she'd end up tied down by a good-looking mortal. More attracted than annoyed, she quickly realizes there is more to her abductor than meets the eye.
One desperate act leads to...
Love? Paul Jones has need of a vampire, and only Jeanne Louise will do. He just has to convince this beauty of a Vamp to help him... never imagining that he would fall in love. But with the immortal world's answer to law enforcement hunting them, their time together is running out... and Paul and Jeanne Louise will need to risk everything to spend an eternity together.
Kidnapped When Jeanne Louise Argeneau left work, she never thought she'd end up tied down by a good-looking mortal. More attracted than annoyed, she quickly realizes there is more to her abductor than meets the eye.
One desperate act leads to...
Love? Paul Jones has need of a vampire, and only Jeanne Louise will do. He just has to convince this beauty of a Vamp to help him... never imagining that he would fall in love. But with the immortal world's answer to law enforcement hunting them, their time together is running out... and Paul and Jeanne Louise will need to risk everything to spend an eternity together.
364 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 31, 2012
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Lynsay Sands
124 books12.1k followersLYNSAY SANDS is the nationally bestselling author who is known for her hysterical historicals as well as the popular Argeneau/Rogue Hunter vampire series. With her witty and charming personality, Sands describes books as, “Waking dreams or stories, tales to amuse, entertain and distract us from everyday life.” She’s been writing stories since grade school and considers herself incredibly lucky to be able to make a career out of it. Her hope is that readers can get away from their everyday stress through her stories, and if there are occasional uncontrollable fits of laughter, that’s just a big bonus. Visit her official website at www.lynsaysands.net.
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July 9, 2017
Meh.
I just felt absolutely nothing for the heroine, Jeanne Louise. She had no depth, no humor, no interesting anything. It's like she was just suddenly created for the purpose of needing a book character or something. She was even in previous books but left no impression.
Jeanne Louise gets kidnapped by a mortal who knows about vamps and has a dying daughter that he wants changed into a vampire. Great. Bring in the adorable kid who is dying of cancer. That will help liven up the story.
Just. Stop.
Plus, how romantic is it to find a hot widower dad who has a dying kid and is anguished and desperate to save her life? He's avaaailable!! It's perfect timing for a steamy affair.
Got take those opportunities when they present themselves.
Aside from being a boring cut-out, Jeanne Louise is also described as pretty average looking. She is no beauty, as both the male and herself think it over. But, you know, he's vulnerable and needs her, so she sees her chance to trade-up.
Aww, wook at dat widdle smushie face!
So, basically, the romance was unbelievable, the story with the kid dying was manipulative, and the the characters were boring. A complete crap-fest.
I'm ready to move on to the next vampire. He's kind of a dick, so I'm looking forward to raising my blood pressure up a few points. See you in the nextrant review.
I just felt absolutely nothing for the heroine, Jeanne Louise. She had no depth, no humor, no interesting anything. It's like she was just suddenly created for the purpose of needing a book character or something. She was even in previous books but left no impression.
Jeanne Louise gets kidnapped by a mortal who knows about vamps and has a dying daughter that he wants changed into a vampire. Great. Bring in the adorable kid who is dying of cancer. That will help liven up the story.
Just. Stop.
Plus, how romantic is it to find a hot widower dad who has a dying kid and is anguished and desperate to save her life? He's avaaailable!! It's perfect timing for a steamy affair.
Got take those opportunities when they present themselves.
Aside from being a boring cut-out, Jeanne Louise is also described as pretty average looking. She is no beauty, as both the male and herself think it over. But, you know, he's vulnerable and needs her, so she sees her chance to trade-up.
Aww, wook at dat widdle smushie face!
So, basically, the romance was unbelievable, the story with the kid dying was manipulative, and the the characters were boring. A complete crap-fest.
I'm ready to move on to the next vampire. He's kind of a dick, so I'm looking forward to raising my blood pressure up a few points. See you in the next
December 4, 2015
This could have been so much better. It was a sad story. Much heavier than other books in the series. Widower (of 2 years) has a 5 year old daughter dying of brain cancer. Yikes! The irony was that the sad part of the story was not what you'd expect. The little girl was cute and she was actually a pleasant distraction in the story b/c the heroine was taking her pain so she would eat and have fun. The story zoomed along until it ground to a screeching hault. Only to be resolved by a solution that could have been done immediately, without torturing everyone with angst and separation.
Safety gang - most of you will not like this!
Dead ex whom he loved. Still has her picture in his wallet.
Safety gang - most of you will not like this!
Dead ex whom he loved. Still has her picture in his wallet.
August 25, 2012
BORING!! This series just keeps on going downhill. Mundane things described in GREAT detail, boring sex that ALWAYS ends the same way (couple passed out wherever they are), and the list goes on. I'm disappointed with this book. Thought there would be more action considering she got KIDNAPPED, but no. The only way I will read another one of this series is if the couple are interesting and if the story has a good plot with a little ACTION!!! I hate reading about every little detail of their shower, eating, shopping, and car rides. I DON'T CARE if she needs to shave every part of her leg to make sure it's smooth, then check her under-pit and shave that too. So to conclude this rant, BORING AND MUNDANE LIKE THE LAST BOOK WAS. I give up :'(
July 9, 2012
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The last book was not my favorite and I was hoping that I would not be disappointed in this book. Sometimes when you have so many in a series I find sometimes the storylines lose their uniqueness, perhaps the names are different but the same plight is there.
I am happy to say this book reaffirmed my love of the Argeneau series. This book is about true love, what one would forsake for the ones they love. In this case a father would do anything for the love of his young daughter who has a life threatening brain tumor, he is a widow losing his wife a few years back and he will do anything to keep his daughter alive even kidnapping if that is what it takes.
Jeanne Louis gave up on finding her mate, she has been such a workaholic that she didn't even realize her soul mate worked at the same place she did until he kidnaps her. Her heart goes out to the father and daughter, is she willing to sacrifice her "one turn" her possibly only chance for a life mate, to save the daughter of the man she loves? You need to read it to find out what happens... it is not how you expect it, it kept me guessing..
I really enjoyed this book. It renewed my interest in this series. If you have read the previous books and loved them or maybe you thought they may have ran their course, I recommend this book. It is a wonderful tale of love with the sexiness and heat worthy of a great paranormal romance. Sink your teeth into this one, you won't go wrong.
Review courtesy of edelweiss. I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The last book was not my favorite and I was hoping that I would not be disappointed in this book. Sometimes when you have so many in a series I find sometimes the storylines lose their uniqueness, perhaps the names are different but the same plight is there.
I am happy to say this book reaffirmed my love of the Argeneau series. This book is about true love, what one would forsake for the ones they love. In this case a father would do anything for the love of his young daughter who has a life threatening brain tumor, he is a widow losing his wife a few years back and he will do anything to keep his daughter alive even kidnapping if that is what it takes.
Jeanne Louis gave up on finding her mate, she has been such a workaholic that she didn't even realize her soul mate worked at the same place she did until he kidnaps her. Her heart goes out to the father and daughter, is she willing to sacrifice her "one turn" her possibly only chance for a life mate, to save the daughter of the man she loves? You need to read it to find out what happens... it is not how you expect it, it kept me guessing..
I really enjoyed this book. It renewed my interest in this series. If you have read the previous books and loved them or maybe you thought they may have ran their course, I recommend this book. It is a wonderful tale of love with the sexiness and heat worthy of a great paranormal romance. Sink your teeth into this one, you won't go wrong.
Review courtesy of edelweiss. I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
August 14, 2012
THE LADY IS A VAMP and I got off to a rocky start. Sands’s vampires experience the ennui of ages by losing appetites; food, sex, the passions of life start to fade away. Finding their intended life mate brings all of those senses back on line.
When Jeanne Louise wakes up wrapped in chains with a strange man offering her food and water, my initial reaction was to assume that she was either insanely powerful or just plain addled when she had no normal fight or flight reactions to the situation. As the life mate signs start piling up, however, it is clear that her captor only poses a threat to her heart, not her health. Both characters soon begin to ignore the entire kidnapping scenario, and that’s where the awkwardness kicked into high gear. Let’s have a picnic (with a chain on your ankle). Daughter, eat your sandwich (with secret, mind-control help from Jeanne Louise). THE LADY IS A VAMP is a traditional romance told through the lens of Jeanne Louise’s powers, but that paranormal gloss wasn’t enough to get me interested in these particular tropes. Jeanne Louise isn’t really a prisoner, her secretive altruistic actions with Lily are a clear bid for a later “big misunderstanding” that never emerges, and while Lily’s illness provides the catalyst for Paul and Jeanne Louise’s enforced proximity, plotting a romance around a terminally ill child is too complex of an issue for me to comfortably ignore whenever Lilly is out of the room (or in the backseat).
I would have liked the elements of Jeanne Louise’s alien nature better if the author had left it up to me to decide whether she was used her powers in a responsible fashion. Every instance where Jeanne Louise uses her mind control powers, Sands is in a hurry to point out that no one’s free will was “really” impacted. Lily needed to eat that sandwich, a lover doesn’t mind a nudge in the right direction, and those men Jeanne Louise prompted to come hit on her were going to do so anyway, honest.
This is just one of many instances where plot and character points are spelled out so explicitly they lost all appeal. The first half of the book drags on and on with mundane day to day activities as the initial “kidnapping” is completely ignored by both Paul and Jeanne Louise. We know Jeanne Louise’s plans because she repeats them over and over, and if it weren’t for some good old fashioned REBECA-style “don’t ask, don’t tell”, these characters could have been at happily-ever-after by chapter three. After the slow beginning, there was a brief high point with enjoyable sex scenes and an unexpected plot twist, but those bright spots were soon buried under the avalanche of the next problem Jean Lousie and Paul start dancing around. The only thing more boring for an immortal than watching a mortal die day by day has to be reading through all the potential household accidents that could kill one.
Despite a solid romantic foundation, THE LADY IS A VAMP annoyed me on multiple levels. Boomer, Shih Tzu Harbinger of Doom, was my favorite character, and the plot become infinitely more frustrating when all of the drama disappeared with some slight of the hand accounting from an outside power. Fans of the series will be happy seeing a known heroine get her happily ever after (and seeing past characters enjoying their immortality), but that wasn’t enough to keep me interested.
Sexual Content: Several sex scenes.
When Jeanne Louise wakes up wrapped in chains with a strange man offering her food and water, my initial reaction was to assume that she was either insanely powerful or just plain addled when she had no normal fight or flight reactions to the situation. As the life mate signs start piling up, however, it is clear that her captor only poses a threat to her heart, not her health. Both characters soon begin to ignore the entire kidnapping scenario, and that’s where the awkwardness kicked into high gear. Let’s have a picnic (with a chain on your ankle). Daughter, eat your sandwich (with secret, mind-control help from Jeanne Louise). THE LADY IS A VAMP is a traditional romance told through the lens of Jeanne Louise’s powers, but that paranormal gloss wasn’t enough to get me interested in these particular tropes. Jeanne Louise isn’t really a prisoner, her secretive altruistic actions with Lily are a clear bid for a later “big misunderstanding” that never emerges, and while Lily’s illness provides the catalyst for Paul and Jeanne Louise’s enforced proximity, plotting a romance around a terminally ill child is too complex of an issue for me to comfortably ignore whenever Lilly is out of the room (or in the backseat).
I would have liked the elements of Jeanne Louise’s alien nature better if the author had left it up to me to decide whether she was used her powers in a responsible fashion. Every instance where Jeanne Louise uses her mind control powers, Sands is in a hurry to point out that no one’s free will was “really” impacted. Lily needed to eat that sandwich, a lover doesn’t mind a nudge in the right direction, and those men Jeanne Louise prompted to come hit on her were going to do so anyway, honest.
This is just one of many instances where plot and character points are spelled out so explicitly they lost all appeal. The first half of the book drags on and on with mundane day to day activities as the initial “kidnapping” is completely ignored by both Paul and Jeanne Louise. We know Jeanne Louise’s plans because she repeats them over and over, and if it weren’t for some good old fashioned REBECA-style “don’t ask, don’t tell”, these characters could have been at happily-ever-after by chapter three. After the slow beginning, there was a brief high point with enjoyable sex scenes and an unexpected plot twist, but those bright spots were soon buried under the avalanche of the next problem Jean Lousie and Paul start dancing around. The only thing more boring for an immortal than watching a mortal die day by day has to be reading through all the potential household accidents that could kill one.
Despite a solid romantic foundation, THE LADY IS A VAMP annoyed me on multiple levels. Boomer, Shih Tzu Harbinger of Doom, was my favorite character, and the plot become infinitely more frustrating when all of the drama disappeared with some slight of the hand accounting from an outside power. Fans of the series will be happy seeing a known heroine get her happily ever after (and seeing past characters enjoying their immortality), but that wasn’t enough to keep me interested.
Sexual Content: Several sex scenes.
July 30, 2012
The Lady Is A Vamp by Lynsay Sands is the 17th book in the Argeneau Vampire series. I have been a fan of author Lynsay Sands for a long time now. I have loved her books, gushed about the books, and even interviewed the author and characters on the blog. When the newest book in the series arrived in my mailbox, I mowed everyone down that stood in my way to the reading chair and settled in for a few hours to devour the story.
Paul Jones is on a mission to save his daughter. She is dying of a brain tumor that is inoperable, and he is needing someone of the Immortal variety to save her. After working for Argeneau Enterprise for quite some time, he already knows about the secrecy and danger of what could happen. After he finds himself drawn to the exotic Jeanne Louise, he decides that he needs to kidnap her and convince her to turn his daughter to save her. He plans it out and makes his daring kidnapping using a tranquilizer that he has been working on for the Enforcer Group. After kidnapping Jeanne Louise, he brings her to his house and chains her up in his office.
Jeanne Louise wakes to discover that she is having a hard time reading Paul. She blames it on the tranquilizer and tries to figure out why she has been kidnapped. While Paul doesn't treat her like a prisoner, she still realizes that she could still be in danger from him. When Jeanne Louise finally figures out that she can't read Paul because he is her lifemate, she tries to figure out a way to make him fall for her and accept her as a wife instead of a tool to use for his daughters salvation. She grows to love Pauls daughter as her own and wants to save her, but she can only turn one person in a lifetime. She wants that person to be her lifemate as well.
Oh Ms.Sands loves to pull at the heartstrings. I was already sniffling by chapter two and by chapter four I had tears in my eyes. Paul's daughter is so sweet and innocent and you can't help but wonder how this story is going to end. As the two become closer and realize there is chemistry between them, the decision of who to turn is decided by an unlikely person. This is where I was ready to blow up at the author because she brings in Bricker and he is one of my favorite characters. Seriously, I have begged the author to include me as Bricker's lifemate when his story comes around, but I think she has me blocked now from all of the begging. Anyway, Bricker feels horrible about the turn of events, and Lucien is forced to make some hard decisions for everyone involved.
What I loved the most about this installment though was how the author brought the story back to its roots from the beginning. Previous characters were involved in the story, the tender romance with witty humor was present, and the story flowed beautifully. I felt like this story was one of the best books in this series since the earlier ones. I really enjoyed it and it brought back that reading addiction that Ms. Sands can create with just one story. I really want to go back and start reading the whole series now just to keep my Argeneau fix going!
Another great book to add to your collection and one that will pull at your heart with emotions of love, sadness, and happily ever afters.
Paul Jones is on a mission to save his daughter. She is dying of a brain tumor that is inoperable, and he is needing someone of the Immortal variety to save her. After working for Argeneau Enterprise for quite some time, he already knows about the secrecy and danger of what could happen. After he finds himself drawn to the exotic Jeanne Louise, he decides that he needs to kidnap her and convince her to turn his daughter to save her. He plans it out and makes his daring kidnapping using a tranquilizer that he has been working on for the Enforcer Group. After kidnapping Jeanne Louise, he brings her to his house and chains her up in his office.
Jeanne Louise wakes to discover that she is having a hard time reading Paul. She blames it on the tranquilizer and tries to figure out why she has been kidnapped. While Paul doesn't treat her like a prisoner, she still realizes that she could still be in danger from him. When Jeanne Louise finally figures out that she can't read Paul because he is her lifemate, she tries to figure out a way to make him fall for her and accept her as a wife instead of a tool to use for his daughters salvation. She grows to love Pauls daughter as her own and wants to save her, but she can only turn one person in a lifetime. She wants that person to be her lifemate as well.
Oh Ms.Sands loves to pull at the heartstrings. I was already sniffling by chapter two and by chapter four I had tears in my eyes. Paul's daughter is so sweet and innocent and you can't help but wonder how this story is going to end. As the two become closer and realize there is chemistry between them, the decision of who to turn is decided by an unlikely person. This is where I was ready to blow up at the author because she brings in Bricker and he is one of my favorite characters. Seriously, I have begged the author to include me as Bricker's lifemate when his story comes around, but I think she has me blocked now from all of the begging. Anyway, Bricker feels horrible about the turn of events, and Lucien is forced to make some hard decisions for everyone involved.
What I loved the most about this installment though was how the author brought the story back to its roots from the beginning. Previous characters were involved in the story, the tender romance with witty humor was present, and the story flowed beautifully. I felt like this story was one of the best books in this series since the earlier ones. I really enjoyed it and it brought back that reading addiction that Ms. Sands can create with just one story. I really want to go back and start reading the whole series now just to keep my Argeneau fix going!
Another great book to add to your collection and one that will pull at your heart with emotions of love, sadness, and happily ever afters.
August 1, 2012
As a novel, I enjoyed it, I guess. I liked the move away from the Rogue Hunters theme, and back towards Sands' old style. (I find the RH premise rather boring.) There was no humor in this one. I missed that.
BUT: As far as romance, this wasn't at all for me. I found Jeanne Louise's character to be a total mood-killer. I finished the book with no respect and actual dislike for her character. Her decision that drove the conflict part of the plot may have been realistic IRL, but it certainly was the opposite of romantic.
BUT: As far as romance, this wasn't at all for me. I found Jeanne Louise's character to be a total mood-killer. I finished the book with no respect and actual dislike for her character. Her decision that drove the conflict part of the plot may have been realistic IRL, but it certainly was the opposite of romantic.
March 26, 2021
Ok so this rating is more about a rating against the other books in this series than against all books I've read. I enjoyed this one a lot. It started off with a bang before it fell into slightly more typical patterns, but it still was really entertaining. Paul's fear for his daughter was just so sweet and while his plan was daring he was desperate. Of course once Jeanne Louise realized she couldn't read her kidnapper and that he was really just a father in fear for his daughters life, she was on board.
I liked Paul and Jeanne Louise and Livy was just adorable. The circumstances had them all on the run from enforcers, but it gave them all the time to get to know each other. Jeanne Louise was sure she needed time for Paul to get to know her and fall for her before she could tell him about being life mates. And of course Paul felt he needed time for Jeanne Louise to realize how awesome Livy was before he told her of his plan.
This was sweet and very low angst, but had a little more to the story so it kept it interesting throughout.
I liked Paul and Jeanne Louise and Livy was just adorable. The circumstances had them all on the run from enforcers, but it gave them all the time to get to know each other. Jeanne Louise was sure she needed time for Paul to get to know her and fall for her before she could tell him about being life mates. And of course Paul felt he needed time for Jeanne Louise to realize how awesome Livy was before he told her of his plan.
This was sweet and very low angst, but had a little more to the story so it kept it interesting throughout.
August 6, 2012
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It’s not too often that an Argeneau gets kidnapped. Usually it’s done by bad guys and the result is never good. This time around it’s for a higher purpose and the lines between good and bad are blurred. Two wrongs usually don’t make a right but in this case they did; it also made for a great read and a fascinating story.
The conflict is powerful in this latest romance from Ms. Sands. It’s about making a choice and living with the consequences. The author did a masterful job of navigating all the emotional ups and downs between Paul, the hero and Jeanne Louise, the heroine. What started off hopeful and promising turned tragic on a dime and the fallout is what propelled the plot for a good chunk of the novel.
Paul was a desperate man. He was basically a good person, smart, sexy and highly intelligent. He was faced with an untenable situation and was doing everything he could to avoid it, to no avail. His last attempt before time ran out reaped unexpected benefits as well as unforeseen complications. He tried his best and he mostly kept his sense of humor but one realization too many left him with an uncertain and lonely future. I really felt for him. All the hero wanted to do was save someone’s life and it ended up costing him his happiness. I liked that he tried to brave it out because he knew if he didn’t, he’d lose everything. He was tender, understanding, loving and supportive to Jeanne Louise, but it wasn’t enough. Paul was a very easy character to have sympathy and empathy for. I liked his protective streak, his ability for commitment and the way he expressed his love to the heroine. He was a great guy.
Jeanne Louise fell in love twice in this story. It would have been the perfect fairy tale had everything that she planned and counted on worked out. Such was not too be. Watching her deal with her pain was a sad thing but I respected the heroine because not only did she deal with her pain, she tried to mitigate someone else’s. That takes a lot of heart and deep emotional strength to be willing to put oneself in that position.
Because the blurb didn’t mention the other main character, I’m not going to either. I made the discovery the same time as Jeanne Louise did and it made an indelible impact on me. I had no idea that this kind of conflict was going to carry the story and it alternates between sadness, happiness, awe and delight. This person is strong enough to bring two people together or rip them apart, so it was a very effective addition to the book. The love emanating from the pages whenever this character was on scene is unmistakable. It made the plot believable and added a layer of emotional depth that was hard to resist. It also created most of the light drama and suspense, unless Lucien Argeneau was on scene. That man brings instant paranoia and tension wherever he goes.
Speaking of Lucien, he’s not the only Argeneau family member to show up. Whenever they are around a reader can expect the unexpected as well as fun, laughter, great dialogue and interesting character interaction. It’s not all fun because the Enforcers have to play their role and in this book, one of them messed up. That being said, I am giving serious thought that one might, just might, have met his future life mate in this story. If so, that will be so awesome!
This wouldn’t be a complete story without some scenes of that shared loving that is intrinsic to new life mates and Ms. Sands didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed how the author managed to put humor into such passionate scenes because when she does that, it makes her heroes and heroines easier to relate to. Regular people experience learning curves when they have sex with a new partner, but it’s extra special between Immortal lovers.
Although I mentioned that previous Argeneau characters are in this novel, this book is a standalone read. It’s no hardship to follow the plot thread because it’s strictly focused on Paul and Jeanne Louise. However, readers of the series will understand the extent of the worry that Lucien’s very presence always inspires. Imagine Darth Vader with a fluffy marshmallow center. That would be Lucien. It’s very rare to see the fluffy side of Lucien Argeneau. Readers almost get to see it in this story. Watch for it.
The Lady is a Vamp is as touching and sentimental a story as it is sexy and exciting. Like real life, there is a smorgasbord of situations that draw forth a variety of feelings from a reader. Not the least of which is the sense of satisfaction that comes from a well written and complete happy ever after.
Ms. Sands has the reputation for writing wonderful and entertaining stories with characters that draw a reader in. The Lady is a Vamp continues the trend and is a keeper.
It’s not too often that an Argeneau gets kidnapped. Usually it’s done by bad guys and the result is never good. This time around it’s for a higher purpose and the lines between good and bad are blurred. Two wrongs usually don’t make a right but in this case they did; it also made for a great read and a fascinating story.
The conflict is powerful in this latest romance from Ms. Sands. It’s about making a choice and living with the consequences. The author did a masterful job of navigating all the emotional ups and downs between Paul, the hero and Jeanne Louise, the heroine. What started off hopeful and promising turned tragic on a dime and the fallout is what propelled the plot for a good chunk of the novel.
Paul was a desperate man. He was basically a good person, smart, sexy and highly intelligent. He was faced with an untenable situation and was doing everything he could to avoid it, to no avail. His last attempt before time ran out reaped unexpected benefits as well as unforeseen complications. He tried his best and he mostly kept his sense of humor but one realization too many left him with an uncertain and lonely future. I really felt for him. All the hero wanted to do was save someone’s life and it ended up costing him his happiness. I liked that he tried to brave it out because he knew if he didn’t, he’d lose everything. He was tender, understanding, loving and supportive to Jeanne Louise, but it wasn’t enough. Paul was a very easy character to have sympathy and empathy for. I liked his protective streak, his ability for commitment and the way he expressed his love to the heroine. He was a great guy.
Jeanne Louise fell in love twice in this story. It would have been the perfect fairy tale had everything that she planned and counted on worked out. Such was not too be. Watching her deal with her pain was a sad thing but I respected the heroine because not only did she deal with her pain, she tried to mitigate someone else’s. That takes a lot of heart and deep emotional strength to be willing to put oneself in that position.
Because the blurb didn’t mention the other main character, I’m not going to either. I made the discovery the same time as Jeanne Louise did and it made an indelible impact on me. I had no idea that this kind of conflict was going to carry the story and it alternates between sadness, happiness, awe and delight. This person is strong enough to bring two people together or rip them apart, so it was a very effective addition to the book. The love emanating from the pages whenever this character was on scene is unmistakable. It made the plot believable and added a layer of emotional depth that was hard to resist. It also created most of the light drama and suspense, unless Lucien Argeneau was on scene. That man brings instant paranoia and tension wherever he goes.
Speaking of Lucien, he’s not the only Argeneau family member to show up. Whenever they are around a reader can expect the unexpected as well as fun, laughter, great dialogue and interesting character interaction. It’s not all fun because the Enforcers have to play their role and in this book, one of them messed up. That being said, I am giving serious thought that one might, just might, have met his future life mate in this story. If so, that will be so awesome!
This wouldn’t be a complete story without some scenes of that shared loving that is intrinsic to new life mates and Ms. Sands didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed how the author managed to put humor into such passionate scenes because when she does that, it makes her heroes and heroines easier to relate to. Regular people experience learning curves when they have sex with a new partner, but it’s extra special between Immortal lovers.
Although I mentioned that previous Argeneau characters are in this novel, this book is a standalone read. It’s no hardship to follow the plot thread because it’s strictly focused on Paul and Jeanne Louise. However, readers of the series will understand the extent of the worry that Lucien’s very presence always inspires. Imagine Darth Vader with a fluffy marshmallow center. That would be Lucien. It’s very rare to see the fluffy side of Lucien Argeneau. Readers almost get to see it in this story. Watch for it.
The Lady is a Vamp is as touching and sentimental a story as it is sexy and exciting. Like real life, there is a smorgasbord of situations that draw forth a variety of feelings from a reader. Not the least of which is the sense of satisfaction that comes from a well written and complete happy ever after.
Ms. Sands has the reputation for writing wonderful and entertaining stories with characters that draw a reader in. The Lady is a Vamp continues the trend and is a keeper.
September 23, 2012
The Lady is a Vamp – Book 17 in The Argeneau Series
The immortals in The Argeneau Series are a different sort of immortals. They are originally from Atlantis. The Atlanteans were a highly developed race and way ahead of their time in technology. A group of scientists developed nanotechnology and introduced the nanos to human hosts which rids humans of disease or sickness and keeps them at their peak condition. The only drawback was that the nanos consumed massive amounts of blood, more than the human body could produce, so they had to be transfused. When Atlantis fell, they remaining survivors ventured over the mountains and many died. Over time, with the help of evolution, the remaining Atlanteans developed fangs which enabled them to “feed off the hoof”, which is their term for feeding off of human hosts. With the advent of blood banks, laws were put into place that forbid the immortals from feeding off the hoof, unless in an emergency situation. They can actually be out in sunlight but it causes the nanos to use more blood than normal, which causes them to have to feed more often, so they lead, for the most part, a nocturnal existence.
Every immortal is in search of their lifemate. The one person, human or immortal, that they can not read their thoughts and can’t control. Some wait thousands of years for such a person and some are fortunate enough to only have to wait a short time.
The Lady is a Vamp is Jeanne Louise’s story. She is a scientist and researcher at Argeneau Enterprises. Leaving work one night, Jeanne is abducted and tranquilized. When she awakens, she finds herself chained to a bed. Her abductor is a handsome human coworker from Argeneau Enterprises named Paul. Jeanne realizes soon after that she can’t read or control him and that he is indeed her lifemate. She also soon realizes that he kidnapped her to save his daughter, Olivia, known as Livy, who is dying from a brain tumor. One problem: kidnapping an immortal is punishable by death and the Enforcers, along with Jeanne’s family are looking for her, and they are not happy.
Once Jeanne meets Livy, she falls in love with the little girl. And would love to be able to turn her, however, each immortal is only allowed to turn one human into an immortal in their lifetime, and Jeanne wants to use hers on her lifemate.
They all go into hiding, where Jeanne and Paul become closer. But, Jeanne is afraid to explain the lifemate business, afraid of him not wanting to spend an eternity with her. Paul very soon realizes that he has feelings for Jeanne Louise. They continue to run as the Enforcers are getting closer, while they are trying to figure out how to best handle their situation, and Livy is getting worse.
The Enforcers, lead by Jeanne’s Uncle Lucian (an original Atlantean and a force to be reckoned with) eventually catch up with them and an unfortunate accident sees Livy injured and dying. Split decisions are made and everyone has to deal with the consequences, or do they?
I so enjoyed this book. I love the way Sands writes with subtle humor and heart wrenching emotion. And, yes, there were teary eye moments for me. I love that so many of her characters show up in this story. With Jeanne Louise only being 102 years old, she is still considered young by immortal standards, and to say they are protective of her is an understatement. I love the banter between the members of Jeanne Louise’s family and the Enforcers. If you haven’t read this series, it’s a definite must! They are easy, light and fast reads. And, I for one, can’t wait for the next installment, Immortal Ever After, due out on February 26, 2013.
The immortals in The Argeneau Series are a different sort of immortals. They are originally from Atlantis. The Atlanteans were a highly developed race and way ahead of their time in technology. A group of scientists developed nanotechnology and introduced the nanos to human hosts which rids humans of disease or sickness and keeps them at their peak condition. The only drawback was that the nanos consumed massive amounts of blood, more than the human body could produce, so they had to be transfused. When Atlantis fell, they remaining survivors ventured over the mountains and many died. Over time, with the help of evolution, the remaining Atlanteans developed fangs which enabled them to “feed off the hoof”, which is their term for feeding off of human hosts. With the advent of blood banks, laws were put into place that forbid the immortals from feeding off the hoof, unless in an emergency situation. They can actually be out in sunlight but it causes the nanos to use more blood than normal, which causes them to have to feed more often, so they lead, for the most part, a nocturnal existence.
Every immortal is in search of their lifemate. The one person, human or immortal, that they can not read their thoughts and can’t control. Some wait thousands of years for such a person and some are fortunate enough to only have to wait a short time.
The Lady is a Vamp is Jeanne Louise’s story. She is a scientist and researcher at Argeneau Enterprises. Leaving work one night, Jeanne is abducted and tranquilized. When she awakens, she finds herself chained to a bed. Her abductor is a handsome human coworker from Argeneau Enterprises named Paul. Jeanne realizes soon after that she can’t read or control him and that he is indeed her lifemate. She also soon realizes that he kidnapped her to save his daughter, Olivia, known as Livy, who is dying from a brain tumor. One problem: kidnapping an immortal is punishable by death and the Enforcers, along with Jeanne’s family are looking for her, and they are not happy.
Once Jeanne meets Livy, she falls in love with the little girl. And would love to be able to turn her, however, each immortal is only allowed to turn one human into an immortal in their lifetime, and Jeanne wants to use hers on her lifemate.
They all go into hiding, where Jeanne and Paul become closer. But, Jeanne is afraid to explain the lifemate business, afraid of him not wanting to spend an eternity with her. Paul very soon realizes that he has feelings for Jeanne Louise. They continue to run as the Enforcers are getting closer, while they are trying to figure out how to best handle their situation, and Livy is getting worse.
The Enforcers, lead by Jeanne’s Uncle Lucian (an original Atlantean and a force to be reckoned with) eventually catch up with them and an unfortunate accident sees Livy injured and dying. Split decisions are made and everyone has to deal with the consequences, or do they?
I so enjoyed this book. I love the way Sands writes with subtle humor and heart wrenching emotion. And, yes, there were teary eye moments for me. I love that so many of her characters show up in this story. With Jeanne Louise only being 102 years old, she is still considered young by immortal standards, and to say they are protective of her is an understatement. I love the banter between the members of Jeanne Louise’s family and the Enforcers. If you haven’t read this series, it’s a definite must! They are easy, light and fast reads. And, I for one, can’t wait for the next installment, Immortal Ever After, due out on February 26, 2013.
July 27, 2012
Hoping to save someone he loves, Paul Jones kidnaps Jeanne Louise Argeneau to try and convince her to help him in a way only an immortal can. He thinks he's prepared, yet the one thing he never planned on was falling in love with the woman who has become much more than his captive. Jeanne Louise should be furious with Paul but she understands his motives and soon realizes that he's more than just her abductor, he's her lifemate. But lifemates or not, laws have been broken and Jeanne Louis and Paul are in a race to find a way to make things right before they're torn apart forever.
Paul has had to watch as someone he loves suffers in pain and is dying. He's aware that immortals, vampires but don't call them that, exist and hatches a plan to kidnap one in order to convince them to help. For him, his coworker and the woman he's gotten to know from a distance is his only choice. I was a little put off by how Paul got to know Jeanne Louise while watching her when she didn't notice. Though the behavior and methods were kind of disturbing, I probably would've done the same thing if I was in his position. He's a caring and devoted family man who treats Jeanne Louise with respect so I forgave him for his slightly creepy behavior in the beginning.
I had no strong feels going into this story either way for Jeanne Louise because up to this point she's played a minor role in the series. She's very understanding of Paul's situation and does everything she can to help him while hiding from the Enforcers, immortal police, who are looking for them. I can't say there's anything to her that makes her my favorite character or even heroine from this series but she kept me entertained and I was happy for her in the end. Even if I didn't think their relationship was all that spectacular.
Paul and Jeanne Louise are lifemates, or destined mates. Relationships between lifemates come on fast and intense. Their relationship progressed really quickly but I wouldn't call it intense. They had a lot in common and they should have made a great pair but that connection never seemed to happen.
This book has a darker story than previous Argeneau books. The humor that there was and the uniquely Argeneau wackiness doesn't ever really shine through the dark cloud hanging over Paul and Jeanne Louise. The story wasn't bad, it was actually interesting and different but it just didn't feel right for this series. With the exception of Born To Bite and Hungry For You, this series just isn't as good as it was pre-Rogue Hunter and I'm not sure how much longer I'll stay with it.
- Stephanie
Paul has had to watch as someone he loves suffers in pain and is dying. He's aware that immortals, vampires but don't call them that, exist and hatches a plan to kidnap one in order to convince them to help. For him, his coworker and the woman he's gotten to know from a distance is his only choice. I was a little put off by how Paul got to know Jeanne Louise while watching her when she didn't notice. Though the behavior and methods were kind of disturbing, I probably would've done the same thing if I was in his position. He's a caring and devoted family man who treats Jeanne Louise with respect so I forgave him for his slightly creepy behavior in the beginning.
I had no strong feels going into this story either way for Jeanne Louise because up to this point she's played a minor role in the series. She's very understanding of Paul's situation and does everything she can to help him while hiding from the Enforcers, immortal police, who are looking for them. I can't say there's anything to her that makes her my favorite character or even heroine from this series but she kept me entertained and I was happy for her in the end. Even if I didn't think their relationship was all that spectacular.
Paul and Jeanne Louise are lifemates, or destined mates. Relationships between lifemates come on fast and intense. Their relationship progressed really quickly but I wouldn't call it intense. They had a lot in common and they should have made a great pair but that connection never seemed to happen.
This book has a darker story than previous Argeneau books. The humor that there was and the uniquely Argeneau wackiness doesn't ever really shine through the dark cloud hanging over Paul and Jeanne Louise. The story wasn't bad, it was actually interesting and different but it just didn't feel right for this series. With the exception of Born To Bite and Hungry For You, this series just isn't as good as it was pre-Rogue Hunter and I'm not sure how much longer I'll stay with it.
- Stephanie
May 2, 2012
The Lady is a Vamp by Lynsay Sands
Argeneau Series Book 17
Jeanne Louise Argeneau has dreamed of finding her life mate. At the young age of almost one hundred and three, she may have a very long wait ahead of her...or not. After being abducted on her way home from work and chained into a bed by a rather handsome man, she quickly realizes she can't read him. Meaning...possible life mate. Only this man only has one thing in mind for Jeanne Louise and it has nothing to do with the bed. He wants help for his five year old daughter, Livy, and he believes Jeanne Louise holds the answer.
Paul Jones is a desperate father. He can't sit back without trying to help Livy. He thinks that he has flawlessly and successfully kidnapped Jeanne Louise but he soon finds out that the immortals are not to be quickly outsmarted. Soon the three of them and Boomer, their dog, are on the run. The longer that Paul is with Jeanne Louise the more often he has to remember his mission is about Livy...not his love life. His plans come together so perfectly until a few glitches tear them apart just as fast.
This Argeneau adventures is a bit different than some. It's of a more serious nature and not as much humor as usual. But an excellent read and another great part of the Argeneau series. A cute girl and dog. Life Mates. Lucian unhappy. Marguerite...being Marguerite and a visit from several of our other friends from previous books. Christian and Caro even pop in. They were the latest life mates from Under a Vampire Moon. I personally enjoyed this book and look forward to the next couple out there in Lynsay's mind who will find love.
**Sexual situations.
**Book received through Edelweiss for review.
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Argeneau Series Book 17
Jeanne Louise Argeneau has dreamed of finding her life mate. At the young age of almost one hundred and three, she may have a very long wait ahead of her...or not. After being abducted on her way home from work and chained into a bed by a rather handsome man, she quickly realizes she can't read him. Meaning...possible life mate. Only this man only has one thing in mind for Jeanne Louise and it has nothing to do with the bed. He wants help for his five year old daughter, Livy, and he believes Jeanne Louise holds the answer.
Paul Jones is a desperate father. He can't sit back without trying to help Livy. He thinks that he has flawlessly and successfully kidnapped Jeanne Louise but he soon finds out that the immortals are not to be quickly outsmarted. Soon the three of them and Boomer, their dog, are on the run. The longer that Paul is with Jeanne Louise the more often he has to remember his mission is about Livy...not his love life. His plans come together so perfectly until a few glitches tear them apart just as fast.
This Argeneau adventures is a bit different than some. It's of a more serious nature and not as much humor as usual. But an excellent read and another great part of the Argeneau series. A cute girl and dog. Life Mates. Lucian unhappy. Marguerite...being Marguerite and a visit from several of our other friends from previous books. Christian and Caro even pop in. They were the latest life mates from Under a Vampire Moon. I personally enjoyed this book and look forward to the next couple out there in Lynsay's mind who will find love.
**Sexual situations.
**Book received through Edelweiss for review.
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December 4, 2012
Linsay Sand's Argeneau series never gets old...another fantastic read as the Family expands again!
Description:
One late night leads to...
Kidnapped When Jeanne Louise Argeneau left work, she never thought she'd end up tied down by a good-looking mortal. More attracted than annoyed, she quickly realizes there is more to her abductor than meets the eye.
One desperate act leads to...
Love? Paul Jones has need of a vampire, and only Jeanne Louise will do. He just has to convince this beauty of a Vamp to help him...never imagining that he would fall in love. But with the immortal world's answer to law enforcement hunting them, their time together is running out...and Paul and Jeanne Louise will need to risk everything to spend an eternity together
My Thoughts:
What can you say that hasn't been said before about this series? In the 17th story of the Argeneau Family we definitely have something a little different and that is what keeps this series fresh after all these books. Each family member retains their own personality even though some of the events have become slightly formula and that is what makes Lynsay Sands the blockbuster author that she is. Jeanne Louise's story has a wonderful twist that takes this book in a bit of a different direction. So if you are asking yourself should I read it..the answer is a resounding YES!..
Solid 4 stars for this fun addition of The Argeneau Family...if you haven't read the series I highly recommend it.
Description:
One late night leads to...
Kidnapped When Jeanne Louise Argeneau left work, she never thought she'd end up tied down by a good-looking mortal. More attracted than annoyed, she quickly realizes there is more to her abductor than meets the eye.
One desperate act leads to...
Love? Paul Jones has need of a vampire, and only Jeanne Louise will do. He just has to convince this beauty of a Vamp to help him...never imagining that he would fall in love. But with the immortal world's answer to law enforcement hunting them, their time together is running out...and Paul and Jeanne Louise will need to risk everything to spend an eternity together
My Thoughts:
What can you say that hasn't been said before about this series? In the 17th story of the Argeneau Family we definitely have something a little different and that is what keeps this series fresh after all these books. Each family member retains their own personality even though some of the events have become slightly formula and that is what makes Lynsay Sands the blockbuster author that she is. Jeanne Louise's story has a wonderful twist that takes this book in a bit of a different direction. So if you are asking yourself should I read it..the answer is a resounding YES!..
Solid 4 stars for this fun addition of The Argeneau Family...if you haven't read the series I highly recommend it.
July 14, 2013
Ok if these don't pick up I may be giving up on the Argeneau series the last was disappointing too.
As a romance it is passable as a supernatural romance the same as anything else ....
I'm used to larger than life characterisations a reasonable plot and a decent story with more than a touch of humour, and though this had a decent plot it fell wide of being a satisfying story.
Paul Jones's daughter is dying of cancer so he kidnaps an immortal to save her life, Jeanne Louise Argeneau being the immortal in question.
Of course he's Jeanne's life mate, who didn't see that coming, however he was pointed in her direction by the interference of Marguerite Argeneau (who is NOT fed up of her and her picking lifemates?)
The characters to me seemed to be one dimensional, the humour lacking and it definately could have done with it. The chemistry between the pair lacking ,she writes her usual steaming sex scenes of course but even they seem pallid.
I'm going to start the next Immortal Ever After and keep my fingers crossed it improves
As a romance it is passable as a supernatural romance the same as anything else ....
I'm used to larger than life characterisations a reasonable plot and a decent story with more than a touch of humour, and though this had a decent plot it fell wide of being a satisfying story.
Paul Jones's daughter is dying of cancer so he kidnaps an immortal to save her life, Jeanne Louise Argeneau being the immortal in question.
Of course he's Jeanne's life mate, who didn't see that coming, however he was pointed in her direction by the interference of Marguerite Argeneau (who is NOT fed up of her and her picking lifemates?)
The characters to me seemed to be one dimensional, the humour lacking and it definately could have done with it. The chemistry between the pair lacking ,she writes her usual steaming sex scenes of course but even they seem pallid.
I'm going to start the next Immortal Ever After and keep my fingers crossed it improves
April 26, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed all the Argeneau books that I have read, but I think that this is my favorite.
Paul Jones, a mortal, kidnaps Jeanne Louise Argeneau, an immortal, to ask her to save the life of his five year old daughter, Livy who is dying of a brain tumor. Jeanne stays when she gets attached to Livy and realizes that Paul is her life mate. They must figure a way to turn both Livy and Paul to become the family they want to be. They must also find a way to escape her family who is hunting Paul for kidnapping her.
This is a romance novel, so yes everything ends happily, but along the way it is sad and sweet and funny.
My only complaint is the title. I really hate the non-descriptive pedestrian title. The story deserved better.
Paul Jones, a mortal, kidnaps Jeanne Louise Argeneau, an immortal, to ask her to save the life of his five year old daughter, Livy who is dying of a brain tumor. Jeanne stays when she gets attached to Livy and realizes that Paul is her life mate. They must figure a way to turn both Livy and Paul to become the family they want to be. They must also find a way to escape her family who is hunting Paul for kidnapping her.
This is a romance novel, so yes everything ends happily, but along the way it is sad and sweet and funny.
My only complaint is the title. I really hate the non-descriptive pedestrian title. The story deserved better.
June 12, 2014
Desde que lei los primeros libros de la saga Argeneau tuve mucha curiosidad por leer la historia de Jeanne, asi que estaba maravillada cuando lei la sinopsis.
El libro me encanto, se me hizo tan divertido y original como todos los anteriores, el libro se te pasa en un suspiro o al menos a mi me sucedio, me lo lei en una tarde, una tarde muy divertida debo añadir!
Soy la unica que despues de este libro quiere leer la historia de Livy?? y tambien tengo mucha curiosidad por el libro de Bricker, (o aun mejor si fuera de ellos dos juntos)
4 Estrellas!
El libro me encanto, se me hizo tan divertido y original como todos los anteriores, el libro se te pasa en un suspiro o al menos a mi me sucedio, me lo lei en una tarde, una tarde muy divertida debo añadir!
Soy la unica que despues de este libro quiere leer la historia de Livy?? y tambien tengo mucha curiosidad por el libro de Bricker, (o aun mejor si fuera de ellos dos juntos)
4 Estrellas!
March 28, 2016
This one is missing the humor of others in the series though I totally loved Livy - what a sweet little girl. I think it just proves that geniuses have little common sense. Some of the things Paul did were just stupid and without any forethought. I liked the way Jeanne Louise handled the kidnapping but seriously once she realized he was her soul mate, there really wasn't any other way to react. And really who couldn't fall in love with Livy.
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September 23, 2017Yeah I really enjoyed this book a lot , although at some points I got really annoyed with two of the main characters and it just made me want to skip through those specific pages . However I powered through it . I was really nervous about Boomer the dog I was constantly afraid that something bad was going to happen to him.
All in all it was a really good exciting beautiful read .
All in all it was a really good exciting beautiful read .
November 25, 2017
If I'd had any idea when I started this series that this is what I should have done...
I should have ran far far away! This entire series is a bunch of Mary Sue's getting together for a family reunion. The series is also extremely predictable, and the plots are usually based off of books or movies. It doesn't make sense, and quite unbelievable!
I should have ran far far away! This entire series is a bunch of Mary Sue's getting together for a family reunion. The series is also extremely predictable, and the plots are usually based off of books or movies. It doesn't make sense, and quite unbelievable!
May 29, 2014
Und wieder schafft es Lynsay Sands mich mit diesem 17. Band zu begeistern!
Jeanne Louise Argeneau wird von dem sterblichen Paul Jones entführt, um dessen todkranke Tochter durch eine Wandlung zu retten! Jeanne entdeckt, daß es sich um ihren Lebensgefährten handelt, da sie ihn weder lesen noch beeinflussen kann. Das macht die ganze Angelegenheit natürlich ziemlich kompliziert, da jeder Unsterbliche in seinem Dasein nur einen Menschen wandeln darf. Für sie stellt sich also die Frage, ob sie diese eine Möglichkeit für ihren Lebensgefährten oder für dessen Tochter nutzt. Zusätzlich sind Paul wegen der Entführung einer Unsterblichen auch noch die Vollstrecker auf den Fersen!
Paul habe ich sofort in mein Herz geschlossen Er kümmert sich so aufopfernd um seine todkranke Tochter und stellt sein Leben hintenan. Allerdings ist das wohl auch kein Wunder für eine Tochter wie Livy. Sie ist für ihre Alter eine starke Persönlichkeit und man will sie einfach in die Arme nehmen. Aber auch Jeanne ist sehr sympathisch und ich konnte mich gut in ihre Rolle versetzen.
Toll in den Büchern finde ich, daß altbekannte Charaktere immer wieder auftreten und mitwirken. So hat mir auch diesmal Margerites und Lucians Auftreten gut gefallen.
Wie gewohnt ist das Buch spritzig und humorvoll. Es ist flüssig geschrieben und man hat seine helle Freude beim lesen! Schon jetzt warte ich sehnsüchtig auf den nächsten Band "Vampir verzweifelt gesucht" der voraussichtlich im August 2014 erscheint!
Jeanne Louise Argeneau wird von dem sterblichen Paul Jones entführt, um dessen todkranke Tochter durch eine Wandlung zu retten! Jeanne entdeckt, daß es sich um ihren Lebensgefährten handelt, da sie ihn weder lesen noch beeinflussen kann. Das macht die ganze Angelegenheit natürlich ziemlich kompliziert, da jeder Unsterbliche in seinem Dasein nur einen Menschen wandeln darf. Für sie stellt sich also die Frage, ob sie diese eine Möglichkeit für ihren Lebensgefährten oder für dessen Tochter nutzt. Zusätzlich sind Paul wegen der Entführung einer Unsterblichen auch noch die Vollstrecker auf den Fersen!
Paul habe ich sofort in mein Herz geschlossen Er kümmert sich so aufopfernd um seine todkranke Tochter und stellt sein Leben hintenan. Allerdings ist das wohl auch kein Wunder für eine Tochter wie Livy. Sie ist für ihre Alter eine starke Persönlichkeit und man will sie einfach in die Arme nehmen. Aber auch Jeanne ist sehr sympathisch und ich konnte mich gut in ihre Rolle versetzen.
Toll in den Büchern finde ich, daß altbekannte Charaktere immer wieder auftreten und mitwirken. So hat mir auch diesmal Margerites und Lucians Auftreten gut gefallen.
Wie gewohnt ist das Buch spritzig und humorvoll. Es ist flüssig geschrieben und man hat seine helle Freude beim lesen! Schon jetzt warte ich sehnsüchtig auf den nächsten Band "Vampir verzweifelt gesucht" der voraussichtlich im August 2014 erscheint!
February 10, 2013
The first book offered an interesting theory/explanation for vampirism and a cute reason to kidnap someone.
The rest of the 16 books were all the same basic story using the exact same "love" scenes (well, the names WERE changed...) From the foreplay (i.e. her "core", the way they all kissed, the "hard nubs"...), and the exact same theme, down to the repeated theory and reactions that went on for pages over and over and over again. Same, same, same. 'yawn. I mostly skipped those parts.
The endings left me to wonder what happened next with the scantily-developed characters, and their stories were cut short with almost dismissive little (all the same) conclusions in the next book. To me it felt like so many honorable mentions or something. I wanted richer development, more depth, more "meat" and more fleshed-out, intricate connections.
Over all my thoughts were, "this could've been a really, well-written series." You know how when you see a movie with a promising premise and after seeing it you go, "they could've done that better"? Well, these books left me feeling like that.
Why did I read them all then? What I can say is that when you're tired and don't want to think - this series is a great way to fall asleep. The Argeneau clan became comfortingly familiar, like a day to day routine one becomes accustomed to and kind of misses when it is ended.
The rest of the 16 books were all the same basic story using the exact same "love" scenes (well, the names WERE changed...) From the foreplay (i.e. her "core", the way they all kissed, the "hard nubs"...), and the exact same theme, down to the repeated theory and reactions that went on for pages over and over and over again. Same, same, same. 'yawn. I mostly skipped those parts.
The endings left me to wonder what happened next with the scantily-developed characters, and their stories were cut short with almost dismissive little (all the same) conclusions in the next book. To me it felt like so many honorable mentions or something. I wanted richer development, more depth, more "meat" and more fleshed-out, intricate connections.
Over all my thoughts were, "this could've been a really, well-written series." You know how when you see a movie with a promising premise and after seeing it you go, "they could've done that better"? Well, these books left me feeling like that.
Why did I read them all then? What I can say is that when you're tired and don't want to think - this series is a great way to fall asleep. The Argeneau clan became comfortingly familiar, like a day to day routine one becomes accustomed to and kind of misses when it is ended.
June 26, 2018
Better than the last one as it wasn't slow in parts. It just didn't have the real funny parts that I am wanting. It was sweet, fast, fun, and predictable after the first half. Liked it, didn't love it or REALLY like it. Will probably forget most of it after a bit.
Reread June 25, 2018
Yep, it had been forgotten and I still feel the same. It was sweet but I only laughed once. There was no bad guy, or trope like in many of the recent books but... there wasn't the fun and teasing from the other. Everything is serious and no one mentions the fix, which was obvious. But the rigid laws or rules are either easily circumnavigated or enforced ridiculously. I liked the couple, liked their relationship. Was a little annoyed at the end It was to create the angst which was not fun.
Reread June 25, 2018
Yep, it had been forgotten and I still feel the same. It was sweet but I only laughed once. There was no bad guy, or trope like in many of the recent books but... there wasn't the fun and teasing from the other. Everything is serious and no one mentions the fix, which was obvious. But the rigid laws or rules are either easily circumnavigated or enforced ridiculously. I liked the couple, liked their relationship. Was a little annoyed at the end It was to create the angst which was not fun.
June 20, 2018
I liked this one a lot more than the previous one.
I think it had interesting situations but the end, despite understandable complicated to solve, after all, was pretty quick. I kind of wanted a bit more and not just a quick "that's it".
I think it had interesting situations but the end, despite understandable complicated to solve, after all, was pretty quick. I kind of wanted a bit more and not just a quick "that's it".
June 10, 2022
Ha estado bastante entretenido, sobre todo xq hay un giro de tuerca q - sin dejar de ser cliché - resulta bastante interesante.
Jean Louise Argeneau, sobrina de Marguerite, hermana de Thomas y Nicholas e hija de Armand, aunq ha aparecido o al menos ha sido mencionada de forma recurrente en todos los libros anteriores, no hemos tenido muchas pistas sobre ella. Resulta ser una chica de más de 100 años, científica, trabaja en los laboratorios de la familia en busca de una cura para el problema genético de Vincent y Víctor. Su historia comienza cuando la secuestra Paul, quien es papá soltero de una niña de 5 años con un tumor cerebral, y sí, la idea es q JL transforme a la niña para salvarle la vida.
Obviamente Paul no tiene idea de las leyes q rigen la vida de los inmortales, y el núcleo de todo el drama se centra en el único turno q tiene cada uno para transformar a su compañero de vida y q obviamente JL va querer aprovechar para transformar al padre no a la niña. Y aunq todo se ve bastante complicado al principio, luego se va complicando un poquito más hasta q x fin se soluciona.
Como en ediciones anteriores, los personajes de historias anteriores siguen apareciendo, igual q otros secundarios recurrentes q supongo tendrán sus propias historias en algún momento. Siempre es un placer ver de nuevo a Marguerite y a Lucien, aunq solo sea xq ella es una bruja vampira encantadora y él lo más parecido a un macho alfa q tiene la serie, xq en su gran mayoría, todos los personajes masculinos son de los más normales e incluso frekies, como Paul q también es científico como JL pero obviamente esta buenísimo. Por alguna razón, de los hijos de Marguerite, solo continuamos viendo a Ettienne&Rachel, aunq ahora también tenemos a Christian&Caro.
Cuestión q, es una historia sencilla, sin mayores dramas ni suspense de renegados pero igualmente entretenida.
Jean Louise Argeneau, sobrina de Marguerite, hermana de Thomas y Nicholas e hija de Armand, aunq ha aparecido o al menos ha sido mencionada de forma recurrente en todos los libros anteriores, no hemos tenido muchas pistas sobre ella. Resulta ser una chica de más de 100 años, científica, trabaja en los laboratorios de la familia en busca de una cura para el problema genético de Vincent y Víctor. Su historia comienza cuando la secuestra Paul, quien es papá soltero de una niña de 5 años con un tumor cerebral, y sí, la idea es q JL transforme a la niña para salvarle la vida.
Obviamente Paul no tiene idea de las leyes q rigen la vida de los inmortales, y el núcleo de todo el drama se centra en el único turno q tiene cada uno para transformar a su compañero de vida y q obviamente JL va querer aprovechar para transformar al padre no a la niña. Y aunq todo se ve bastante complicado al principio, luego se va complicando un poquito más hasta q x fin se soluciona.
Como en ediciones anteriores, los personajes de historias anteriores siguen apareciendo, igual q otros secundarios recurrentes q supongo tendrán sus propias historias en algún momento. Siempre es un placer ver de nuevo a Marguerite y a Lucien, aunq solo sea xq ella es una bruja vampira encantadora y él lo más parecido a un macho alfa q tiene la serie, xq en su gran mayoría, todos los personajes masculinos son de los más normales e incluso frekies, como Paul q también es científico como JL pero obviamente esta buenísimo. Por alguna razón, de los hijos de Marguerite, solo continuamos viendo a Ettienne&Rachel, aunq ahora también tenemos a Christian&Caro.
Cuestión q, es una historia sencilla, sin mayores dramas ni suspense de renegados pero igualmente entretenida.
November 27, 2017
I've got to wonder if it's time to stop reading this series before it totally jumps the shark. The premise is heartbreaking, more so for me having actually lost a child to cancer almost 10 years ago. Here a desperate father, aware of the immortals because he does research for them, kidnaps an immortal coworker, Jeanne Louise, in order to save the life of his 4 year old daughter who's been stricken with brain cancer. Within just a few pages Jeanne Louise realizes that he's also her lifemate (like there was any doubt...). Anyone with half a brain could come to the conclusion that there's an obvious solution to this dilemma, but JL throws up several unnecessary roadblocks and then there's an accident causing another issue. Anyway no worries because the HEA is not in doubt as an alternative heretofore not mentioned (in any novel) presents itself. All is well in Argeneau-land. Cue hearts and violins...shark jumping music to come later.
July 2, 2019
RE: Vampires 🧛🏻♂️
Because it was only $3 bucks, I didn’t expect much but I gave it a chance. I didn’t really appreciate having to read the main character’s two part name in every paragraph. I could tell that was just a ploy to get in all the words that the author needed in order to submit her story for publication. That being said, I love reading paranormal romance novels, however there is an issue with which I take offense with in this one. Being a parent of two humans myself, if one has an illness, one doesn’t run around trying to have sex with a kidnapper, whilst trying to save said child. It doesn’t make any sense. I’m sorry, just my opinion, but I believe this story was just waste of paper 🧻
Because it was only $3 bucks, I didn’t expect much but I gave it a chance. I didn’t really appreciate having to read the main character’s two part name in every paragraph. I could tell that was just a ploy to get in all the words that the author needed in order to submit her story for publication. That being said, I love reading paranormal romance novels, however there is an issue with which I take offense with in this one. Being a parent of two humans myself, if one has an illness, one doesn’t run around trying to have sex with a kidnapper, whilst trying to save said child. It doesn’t make any sense. I’m sorry, just my opinion, but I believe this story was just waste of paper 🧻
July 25, 2025
Audiobook.
For someone that doesn't love vampire romance, I can honestly say this wasn't a terrible book which is why I am rating it pretty high. It is book #17 but felt like a standalone. I could see how there could be so many books in the series about each family member but it was easy enough to follow without committing to the full series. There was a decent family focused plot going on and more humanity than I expected. I never would have picked up this book but it was gifted to me as a mystery book.
For someone that doesn't love vampire romance, I can honestly say this wasn't a terrible book which is why I am rating it pretty high. It is book #17 but felt like a standalone. I could see how there could be so many books in the series about each family member but it was easy enough to follow without committing to the full series. There was a decent family focused plot going on and more humanity than I expected. I never would have picked up this book but it was gifted to me as a mystery book.
March 9, 2023
Captivating Paranormal Romance!
Kidnapping, midnight swims, and hiding out at the lake are a unique way to begin a sizzling hot romance. Bringing along a five-year-old only adds depth and the beginnings of love.
Unfortunately, Jean Louise and Paul don't seem able to catch a break. At least not without something else getting in their way. It almost seems like fate is out to get them or see how much the couple can take before flipping out.
This book definitely kept me on my toes. I highly recommend it and the series.
Kidnapping, midnight swims, and hiding out at the lake are a unique way to begin a sizzling hot romance. Bringing along a five-year-old only adds depth and the beginnings of love.
Unfortunately, Jean Louise and Paul don't seem able to catch a break. At least not without something else getting in their way. It almost seems like fate is out to get them or see how much the couple can take before flipping out.
This book definitely kept me on my toes. I highly recommend it and the series.
November 4, 2019
It made me misty eyed
This one broke my heart as much as lifted it. It was a beautifully told story and the characters and story line fit the personalities presented so far. Beautifully done
This one broke my heart as much as lifted it. It was a beautifully told story and the characters and story line fit the personalities presented so far. Beautifully done
February 28, 2025
Re read van dit boek dat ik ooit al eens eerder las.
Lekker weglezende feelgood vampieren roman.
Heb je eerdere boeken van deze schrijver in deze serie gelezen? Dan vind je dit boek net zo leuk.
Lekker weglezende feelgood vampieren roman.
Heb je eerdere boeken van deze schrijver in deze serie gelezen? Dan vind je dit boek net zo leuk.
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