71) Immortal Nights by Lynsay Sands

The Blurb :

Abigail Forsythe’s life hasn’t been easy lately. Still, if there’s one thing guaranteed to take her mind off an empty bank account and abandoned dreams, it’s a naked man locked in a plane’s cargo hold. A very big, incredibly gorgeous naked man. And when instinct prompts her to free him, Abigail must rely on this stranger for survival…a stranger who leaves her thrumming with need every time they touch.

Tomasso Notte knows he’s found his life mate in Abigail. Now he just has to hold on to her. They’re miles from civilization, hunted by his kidnappers. Abigail has no idea of Tomasso’s abilities, or of how intensely pleasurable their unique connection can be. But he’s about to show her, beginning with one wild, hot, immortal night…

My Thoughts :

I haven't read much the last couple of weeks and I haven't even got an audio book on the go either.  So I needed a book to read that I knew would grab me and keep me hooked and I knew just what book to pick.  Immortal Nights is the twenty-four book in the Argeneau series and was, just like every installment that came before it, a pleasure to read.

Fans of the series will know that the immortals are not really vampires but the descendants and survivors of Atlantis.  The nano technology they have in their blood keeps them healthy, young and can heal nearly any injury.  Lovers of the series will also know the rules the Immortals follow and how hard it is for them to find a life-mate.  If you have read any of the books you will know that the general story repeats with all this information.  Boring?  No!  The author makes each story feel new, and unique while the story is always individually tailored to the immortal and life-mate who are the center of each installment.  It is a recipe that has worked all these years and one that doesn't seem to be going bad any time soon.

This time around we get to follow Tomasso's tale which is nicely entwined with that of Dante, his twin brother.  His story was told in the previous installment and the on-going story continues with Tomasso and joins up with Dante's.  The on-going story slowly progresses in Immortal Nights and there is even a nice cliffhanger but the general plot doesn't make too much headway which means more Argeneau books to come.  I can't wait for the next part of the story and look forward to another romantic, action packed paranormal delight.

Lynsay Sands has a gift and hopefully she will keep using it.  This series has come a long way and I hope there is still a lot more to go.  The Argeneau's are entertaining, exciting and inspirational.  I love delving back into their world and always hate to leave it.  Hopefully the wait for number twenty-five won't be a long one and it won't be the last one.

17) Runaway Vampire by Lynsay Sands

The Blurb :

The latest entry in the sizzling paranormal vampire series featuring the Argeneau family - no one does wickedly funny and irresistibly steamy like Lynsay Sands!

Dante Notte has heard it said that love hurts. He just wasn't expecting it to run him over in an RV. Still, a punctured lung and broken ribs are nothing compared to the full-body shock he feels whenever he's near the vehicle's driver, Mary Winslow. He needs to keep her safe from their pursuers while he rescues his brother. Most challenging of all, he needs to claim this smart, stubborn woman as his life mate.

The naked, injured, insanely gorgeous younger man who clambered into her RV insists they belong together. If Mary wasn't feeling their incredible connection in every inch of her being, she wouldn't believe it. But now that the men who took Dante's twin are after her too, trusting her gut means risking her life for an immortal who's the very definition of a perfect stranger.

My Thoughts :

Twenty-three books into the series and I can honestly say that the Argeneau's never get boring!  Anyone who has read at least a couple of books in the series will know that every book is basically the same.  Immortal meets human, human is life-mate, human ends up immortal, etc etc.  However the story every time is different, exciting and wonderful.

Lynsay Sands continues to surprise and amaze me with her fantastic storytelling skills and new situations and characters.  Each Argeneau story is unique in it's own way and tells the story of how one of the immortals I have come to know and love, meets their life-mate and gets their happily ever after.  There is a on-going background story and you always get to see at least a glimpse into the previous immortal subjects but the two main characters are the center figures and always have their own individual stories to tell.

As always the story gets hot and steamy, there is always some adventure, mystery and usually action.  There are funny moments and also sad times but there is always a feel good ending and a wonderful addictive story to follow.  The stories are also realistic, or as realistic they can get if you take away the immortals from Atlantis.  Which in itself is an original and excellent concept that I don't even worry about being told about in each book.

Any fans of the series will love the Runaway Vampire as much as any of the other books in the series.  They will also feel a slight disappointment at the ending, which in my view was too quick and a bit of a cliffhanger.  I was expecting at least one or two more chapters.  However it is also a great sign that there are more books to come and I can't wait to see what happens next.

If you haven't already tried this series then I highly suggest you do.  I can't get enough and plan on reading the whole series again as soon as I can.  Maybe even listen to them via Audible.  I don't think the Argeneau Immortals will ever bore me and I hope they will live forever!

95) About a Vampire by Lynsay Sands

The Blurb :

With immortal good looks and scorching charisma, Justin Bricker has yet to meet a woman he can't win over. His potential life mate should be no different. But instead of falling into his bed, Holly Bosley runs away and ends up mortally wounded. To save her, he has to turn her. And then Bricker learns the shocking truth: Holly's already married.

Holly wakes up with a bump on her head, a craving for blood, and a sexy stranger who insists they belong together. She needs Bricker's help to control her new abilities, even as she tries to resist his relentless seduction. Choosing between the world she knows and the eternity he offers is impossible. But Justin is fighting for his life mate—maybe even his life—and he'll break every rule to do it.

My Thoughts :

About A Vampire is the 22nd book in the Argeneau series and while you may read that and think 'wow the series must be getting old by now', I am here to tell you that it just keeps getting better!

There are always certain aspects of an Argeneau novel that you can rely on.  There will be immortals made, a life mate will be found and there is definitely going to be some sex scenes.  While you can expect all of these three things happening in every book two questions remain unanswered.   How will all come about?  and who will be involved?  The answer is the exciting part of some amazing stories that keep me coming back for more.

Each story seems familiar but no two are the same.  The author manages to come up with new situations, people and challenges that made each story different and special.  Fans of the series have been waiting for Bricker's story and it is just as original and exciting as the other previous twenty-one books.  Less violence that is some of the previous books and not a lot of mystery this time around but the romancing and decisions involved that dominate this story are fun and interesting thanks to Lynsay's wonderful writing style.

If you haven't read any of the books in this series then you really need to give at least one book a go.  I remember thinking I would hate the series when I picked up the first one, many years ago, but I was addicted within a few chapters and haven't missed an installment since.

Going to give these a go? Make sure you start at the beginning because even though each book is told from another characters perspective, the characters from previous books do pop up in other books.  That means you may come across some spoilers if you don't follow the right reading order.

Already a fan?  Make sure you get this one as soon as possible!  It releases this week and is worth adding to your Argeneau collection.

11) The Immortal Who Loved Me by Lynsay Sands

The Blurb :

A few hours ago, Sherry Carne would have sworn that vampires didn’t exist. That’s before rogue immortals rampage through her store, leaving bloody chaos (literally) in their wake. The kicker comes when Sherry learns that one of the vamps on the bad guys’ trail may be her life mate. Her head says it’s impossible. The rest of her takes one look at Basileios Argeneau and has much more interesting ideas.

Whatever Basil expected in a life mate, funny, outspoken Sherry isn’t it. But mind-blowing chemistry and instinct don’t lie. They tell him something else, too—that Sherry’s connection to the immortal world goes deeper than she knows. And that she’s in the kind of danger only Basil can save her from—if she’ll just trust him, now and forever . . .

My Thoughts :

Like all the previous Argeneau novels, this was a wonderful reading experience.  The author never fails to come up with another original and exciting story in the world of her immortals.  With each life mate story that comes along there is always a new twist and a different plot.  However the same story is there in the background and all the characters from the previous books come along for the ride.

It amazes me how Lynsay Sands manages it.  Twenty-one books in and she never fails to spin a different tale that ends with the same satisfying ending.  Romance combines with mystery and the paranormal for the foundation of this series which is always the same.  The main characters stories always build on this foundation and make a new but familiar tale that sucks you in from the very beginning.  I know that they will make it in the end but how they get there is the huge mystery that keeps me coming back for more.

This time around there are some developments in the on-going story that will please a lot of fans.  There is also the usual group of characters from the previous books making an appearance or being referred to.  It is always nice to find out how everyone is doing.   You can expect some hot scenes and some thrills as well as some amusing moments.  Everything I have come to know and love about this series.

Argeneau immortals are one of the best 'vampire' series out there.  A great strong concept with fabulous characters and spectacular writing.  I hope there will be another twenty-one books in the series because I just can't get enough of the different ways the life mates meet, get together and stay together.  Oh and I hope Bricker is the next one to find his life mate!

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9) Vampire Most Wanted by Lynsay Sands

The Blurb :

For Basha Argeneau, anything is better than facing her estranged family. Even hiding out in sweltering southern California. But when a sexy immortal in black shows up determined to bring her back to the clan, she'll do anything to keep far, far away from the past she can't outrun.

Marcus Notte isn't here to play games—especially not with someone as crazy as the infamous blonde. Asked by Lucian Argeneau to bring her back for questioning, Marcus is determined to carry out Lucian's request—no matter how the seductive little mind-reading vamp feels about it.

Basha doesn't mind fighting fire with fire, especially with a hot immortal involved. But if he wants to take her away, he'll have to catch her first . . .

My Thoughts :

This book should be accompanied by a party!  Twenty books into the series and things are still going strong, are still original and every book has an amazing unique plot.  Anyone who has read any or all of the Argeneau books will know what I am talking about.  Lynsay Sands has managed to keep the series going this long because despite the background story for her 'vampires' being the same she always puts a different set of characters in the main role for each book and then weaves a magical love/mystery story around them.  Each time there is something new while catching glimpses of how the rest of the family are doing.  Clever and addictive.

Marco is up this time around and it is his job to find a long lost family member.  Things don't go as planned and it is mainly due to Basha's life experiences since she went missing all those years ago.  The story unfolds slowly with small pieces of information about Basha's past being added along the way.  It isn't until the end that you find out exactly what she has been through and what has been done to her.  It is a tragic story which, as in all the Argeneau book, has a happy ending.

I don't think I could ever get bored of this series.  I love the concept and enjoy reading about this wonderful family.  They have good values, huge hearts and loads of fun.  The humour, the romance and the continuing storyline will keep me coming back for more and more.  As long as Lynsay keeps writing these amazing stories I will keep reading them and I think there are a lot more to come.

So make sure you celebrate the release of the twentieth installment in the Argeneau Vampire series by buying this boo when it releases in two weeks time.  Make sure you pre-order this one if you are a fan.  This series is always on my pre-order list!




 

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122) One Lucky Vampire by Lynsay Sands

The Blurb :
Luck be a vampire tonight . . .

When Nicole Phillips agreed to hire a housekeeper, she pictured someone a little frumpy and almost certainly female. Instead, she gets gorgeous, unmistakably male Jake Colson. The man is proving indispensable in the kitchen—and everywhere else. Except Jake might not be a mortal man at all.

. . . and every night

Who wouldn't want to be a tall, dark, powerful vampire? Jake, for one. He's barely had time to adjust to his new state before he's roped into a family favor. Still, secretly playing bodyguard to sweet, sexy Nicole is turning out to be the wildest ride of his life. First he'll put a stop to whoever's targeting her. Then he'll prove that this kind of love, and luck, happens only once in an eternity.

My Thoughts :
Lynsay Sands never ceases to amaze me!  Nineteen books into the Argeneau series and she is still going strong.  You would think that the books would lose their appeal, become boring or repetitive but the author has a brilliant gift and always manages to bring something new to the series and keep things fresh.  I admire the books and the author.  This is a series I would hate to see end.
If you have ever read an Argeneau book then you will know what they are all about.  Immortals that have nano technology inside them which have adapted to make them behave in a vampire way.  It is a brilliant twist on the vampire and Atlantis myths and it has opened the way for a great set of stories.  Each book is actually more or less has the same main plot.  Guy and Girl meet.  One is usually immortal and the other is their life mate.  The twists and turns that finally get the two together is always special, different, fun and hot.
Guarnteed to be different each time, there is never one story like the other.  Each one is unique and cleverly thought out with all the previous characters popping up here and there to keep things in the family.  I always love seeing what the others are up to and like to speculate on which member will be the next on to get their own story.  There are so many more possibilities but only because the author has so many great ideas.
As long as Lynsay keeps weaving these wonderful tales I remain One Lucky Reader!  The passion, heat and romance drips from the pages but I keep coming back because of the great characters, stories and the general concept.  Looking forward to book number twenty and hoping there will be twenty more after that.  This is a must read, must buy and always pre-order series and a guilty pleasure that I will always love and treasure.  
One Lucky Vampire is due out next week and any fan will be rushing out to buy a copy.  If you haven't yet had the pleasure of reading an Argeneau story then go and pick one up.  While there is some little details about the family that get mentioned along the way it doesn't spoil the series.  So the books don't have to be read in order.

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Monthly Giveaway Results & Winner Announcement!

The Monthly Giveaway is now over! The results are here and the winner has been chosen!

Did the book you voted for win? Did you win a copy of the winning book? Keep reading and find out!

Here are the results of the vote :


In last place this month is Dead Suite by Wendy Roberts with only 3.39% of the vote. Sad! I know this book is only available in ebook format so maybe that was the reason for the lack of votes. Great series!


Chance of a Ghost by E.J. Copperman only got 10.17% of the vote and fourth place. This ghostly cozy mystery series is a nice read but I think you guys aren't big cozy lovers ;)


Even though this is an older release, Grave Witch by Kalayna Price, got 23.73% of the votes! Not bad! I guess I am not the only one who is late for this party!


A good amount of the vote and second place goes to Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands. 28.81% just wasn't enough to win but maybe you vampire lovers already have this one?




I didn't really expect anyone else to win! 33.9% was enough to keep Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger at the top! With that cover and that blurb...where else but first place!? Well done to the author!

Contest winner :
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If you email me and don't get a reply within 48 hours please post on the blog letting me know. Some email gets eaten by my spam filter. However please don't send me more than one email unless you really don't get an answer within 3 days. I am not online 24/7 ;) Sometimes it takes a little longer to reply.

If a prize isn't claimed after 7 days I will usually pick another winner!

Please also note that I can not be held responsible for prizes that come direct from authors. I will check with them for you if you haven't received your prize but I can not hunt down your mail! Any prizes that come from myself could come from a 3rd party eg. Amazon or Bookdepository. If I am sending a prize myself please be aware that it could take a few weeks to reach you as it is coming from Europe.

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Monthly Giveaway Reminder!

Have you entered yet? Not sure what the Monthly Giveaway is all about? Keep reading and find out!

What is the Monthly Giveaway?

You have the chance to vote for which book you want to win from my five favourite reads from last month!

I pick five of my favourite reads from the last month (sorry no ARCs are included unless they have already been released!) then you guys go to the poll and vote for the book you want to win or the one you think deserves to win! Remember! You may not actually win the book you voted for.

Here is a little info about each book on offer this month. Just click on the book title and author to see my review :

Chance of a Ghost by E.J. Copperman

Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger

Dead Suite by Wendy Roberts

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Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands

Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

How does the monthly giveaway work?

Well in the sidebar ---> there is this poll. You vote for the book you would most like to win. Then enter the Monthly Giveaway via the Rafflecopter widget below. When the giveaway is over the winner gets book with the most votes. So you may not even win the book you voted for!


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Monthly Giveaway!

It is March already! The year is already flying by and hopefully Spring will be coming along soon! I do love curling up with a good book when it is all cold and miserable outside but it is also nice to lie in the sun and read!

So who wants to win a copy of one of my favourite reads in February? Keep reading and find out more!

Every month here on Amberkatze's Book Blog there is a Monthly Giveaway!

I read quite a few books in February so there are a few more than usual to choose from. I was stuck in bed sick for a week and I got some serious reading done. So picking five books for this Monthly Giveaway wasn't really hard. I just wonder if there is anything that will interest you guys?

What is the Monthly Giveaway?

You have the chance to vote for which book you want to win from my five favourite reads from last month!

I pick five of my favourite reads from the last month (sorry no ARCs are included unless they have already been released!) then you guys go to the poll and vote for the book you want to win or the one you think deserves to win! Remember! You may not actually win the book you voted for.

Here is a little info about each book on offer this month. Just click on the book title and author to see my review :

Chance of a Ghost by E.J. Copperman

Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger

Dead Suite by Wendy Roberts

(E-version only!)

Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands

Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

How does the monthly giveaway work?

Well in the sidebar ---> there is this poll. You vote for the book you would most like to win. Then enter the Monthly Giveaway via the Rafflecopter widget below. When the giveaway is over the winner gets book with the most votes. So you may not even win the book you voted for!

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Newsletter subscribers! If you have not confirmed your email address then you will not be added to the draw!!! The poll will stay open for votes until Friday 22nd of March 2013 4pm (all times are in Central European Time). The winner will be announced within days of the contest closing.

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32) Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands

The Blurb :

A kiss doesn’t mean eternity . . .

Valerie Moyer doesn’t believe in vampires—until she is kidnapped by a fanged psychopath! After escaping her bloodthirsty captor, she’s through with creatures of the night. Until she finds herself under the protection of the darkly handsome Anders. Not only is she expected to accept that Anders is immortal, but also that she is the woman destined to be his life mate!

. . . Or does it?

Anders felt a connection to Valerie from the moment he cradled her bruised body in his arms. But before he claims her, he must destroy the vampire who almost stole her from him forever. His job would be easier if Valerie didn’t fight him every step of the way. Still, Anders loves a challenge, and the green-eyed beauty is worth fighting for!

My Review :

This series, like the 'vampires' within its pages, never gets old. After 17 books in the series this 18th is still fresh and new despite the usual background story. The author always manages to come up with interesting and exciting ways to get two life-mates together and everytime I love the series even more. I don't think I can ever get bored of this wonderful series.

With characters that are inspiring, this series has not only captured the paranormal lover in me but also the romantic. I am not a huge fan of lovely dovey books but this series manages to tone the love angle down while making it part of the main plot. In this 18th book the main plot revolves around a group of women being saved from a rogue immortal. Totally different from the previous books and a great story.

Anyone who has read these books or is a fan, knows how the book will end and how the immortals work. However the story of Atlantis being repeated is never boring and the story that gets the main characters together is always exciting and fun. This time around it was especially nice because the author included a lot of the previous characters.

As long as this series continues I will keep reading it. I can't get enough and pre-order them as soon as I can. Lynsay Sands has and always does a wonderful job with this series and I am looking forward to seeing which immortal gets his/her life-mate next time around. This is a must read series for me and if you like a little love in your life then you can't got wrong with this paranormal treat!

Monthly Giveaway Results & Winner

The Monthly Giveaway is now over! No more votes and no more entries! Thank you all for taking part! I hope you all found something you liked the look of.

Now let's find out who won the vote! Which book did you all want to win?


Last place this month goes to Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch. Only
7.27% of the votes!


Despite my high recommendations for this book got 12.73% of the votes and only made it to fourth place! I hope that means you have all gotten a copy of Mockingbird by Chuck Wendig already!?

With a nice round 20% of the vote The Lady is a Vamp by Lynsay Sands comes in at third place. Not bad!


25.45% was enough for second place. The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires by Molly Harper came close but needed some more votes for the top place!


With a stunning 34.55% of the vote, the winner this month is A Witch Before Dying by Heather Blake! Wow and YAY!!

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Please contact me via email - Amberkatzes_book_blog at gmx dot eu within the next 7 days to claim your prize. Your claim will go quicker if you send me your address. If you won a contest where you can choose your prize, then please make sure you state in your email which book you would like. This will help things go alot quicker! If you won an e-book please make sure you send me the email address you would like the book sent to!

If you email me and don't get a reply within 48 hours please post on the blog letting me know. Some email gets eaten by my spam filter. However please don't send me more than one email unless you really don't get an answer within 3 days. I am not online 24/7 ;) Sometimes it takes a little longer to reply.

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Contest & Monthly Giveaway Reminder!

This week there are two ways to win a book!

The first one is the author contest! My guest this week is Alex Hughes and I am giving away a copy of his amazing debut novel, Clean.

All you have to do is visit the author event and enter using the contest widget. Don't forget to add the answer to the question in the comments section!

You have till Sunday to enter and the winner will be announced next week. So don't forget to check back and see if you have won!

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Just go and check out the books up for offer! Then make sure you vote for your choice. To finish off and to make sure you are in for a chance of winning one of the books use the widget to enter the giveaway!

The Monthly Giveaway is open till Wednesday 26th of September. So you still have a week to enter and tell your friends.