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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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 :
I remember coming across the Argeneau series when I started reading and looking for more Paranormal books and I have been a fan ever since. I have to say I am in awe of Lynsay Sands and her ability to come up with a new and unique story each time around and this time she really came up with something different.
At the beginning I thought 'oh we are doing this again?'. A kidnapping isn't something new but it became clear that this wasn't going to be a repeat situation. In fact this time around the reasons are pretty sad and scary. Of course, as always, everything turns out well in the end but I will admit I had a few moments of doubt. While the previous books have been funny or action related this one was more emotional. It was still amazing though and I read this within hours. Once I started I couldn't stop.
Some may think that this series is repetitive. Others will say that the explanation of the whole nano/Atlantis/immortal concept is boring and getting old. However I believe that the author is a genius and manages to deliver a special and unique story each time. I love how Sands always comes up with a new angle for her Argeneau du jour to find a mate. I am always captivated by the progress the couple make and the twists, turns and hurdles they come across as they finally get together. It isn't overly romantic and always comes served with some humour. It isn't simple but somehow realistic.
Seventeen books into the series and the Argeneau family is still going strong. Of course they are immortal so it would be hard to get rid of them but not all of them have had their story told and as long as the books keep coming I will keep reading them. They are a must read pre-order!
Lynsay Sands is one of the first authors I began reading when I discovered the Paranormal genre. Her books were a good starting point for me and it made me realise that not all books in the genre we about evil, fighting and dark things. Lynsay's books are always fun, fresh and full of cool vampires and I love each and every book about the Argeneau family.
Under A Vampire Moon, the 16th book in the series was released in April and the 17th, The Lady is a Vamp is due out at the end of July. I have this author on pre-order so I never miss out on a new release!
Never tried the series? Already a fan? Whichever category you fall into, enjoy the interview! And enter the contest! You could win a signed book from Lynsay!
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Amber - Hello Lynsay! Welcome back to Amberkatze's Book Blog. It is great to have you here on the blog again. Maybe you can start things off by telling us a little about your latest release, Under a Vampire Moon?
Lynsay – Well, I can tell you I had a blast writing it. I really did, and was sorry to see it end. I was having so much fun writing Under A Vampire Moon, that I ended up writing long and had to cut 50,000 words from the final manuscript. It was that or let my editor cut them and then I wouldn’t have control over what was cut.
Under a Vampire Moon is Christian Notte’s story, and is set on St. Lucia. Carolyn, a disillusioned middle-age woman going through a difficult divorce decides to go on a vacation with the 'girls'. Unfortunately everywhere she looks she sees happy couples celebrating their anniversary or on their honeymoon and this is making her feel worse.
Then she meets Christian and the sparks fly. The only problem is he looks like he’s in his mid-twenties, which in her mind is far too young for her. Just when she’s ready to run, she comes to find out he’s gay and he needs her help--Christian needs Carolyn to play the part of his fake girlfriend for the week to appease his 'machismo' family. She agrees to help him out, but finds that being around him and acting like they’re a loving couple is wreaking havoc on her emotions.
The good thing is Christian isn’t gay, he’s just using this excuse to keep her close in the hopes of wooing her and giving her a little extra time to get to know him so when he does explain why his looks don’t match his real age, she won’t grab the nearest cross and stake.
Amber - Under a Vampire Moon is the 16th book in the Argeneau vampire series! How do you manage to come up with such amazing original stories each time?
Lynsay – First, thank you. I’m glad you are enjoying them. As for the answer…I bore easily, so I have to keep it interesting enough to entertain me. If it isn’t, then the story gets dropped and I start another.
Using different characters each story helps too. Different personalities lead to different responses and reactions to situations, which leads to different situations developing from the original ones… I hope that makes sense. LOL. Anyway, I tend to draw characters from people I know or meet. So each character has their own quirks and temperament, etc.
Amber - Christian's story is told in Under A Vampire Moon. Was it hard pulling all the pieces together so he would meet Carolyn?
Lynsay - No… if it’s difficult and I find myself having to force it…well, that’s when the story gets dropped. If the story and the characters just come to me naturally then I have a story that I can complete.
Amber - In Under a Vampire Moon the location is St. Lucia. It sounds like a wonderful place. Were you writing from personal experience or just from good research?
Lynsay – From personal experience. My sisters and I went away to St. Lucia for a girl’s vacation. The people were lovely and would bend over backwards to help us out. There were a lot of couples at the resort but we didn’t care as it was more fun without the men on this trip. LOL… however had I been in Caro’s shoes being in mid-divorce, I could see how it would be a difficult vacation for her. Oh, and the boat tour was one we took, it was loads of fun, but then the whole trip was.
Amber - Book #17 is due out at the end of July. What can we expect from the Lady Is A Vamp?
Lynsay – The Lady is A Vamp is about Jeanne Louise. It starts with her being kidnapped and waking up chained to a bed. A great start to a relationship, huh? LOL. That’s pretty much what Jeanne Louise thinks, too, when she realizes she can’t read her abductor. Her kidnapper, Paul, happens to be a fellow science geek who works for Argeneau Enterprises. The kidnapping, his being a coworker, and the fact that he has a very sick, six-year-old daughter all combine to make this ‘life mate’ business a lot messier than she’d ever expected…and it could lead to a world of hurt for them both.
Amber - How long does it take you to write a book? Do you have a process you follow or just start and see where the characters take you?
Lynsay – It usually takes me about two weeks to a month of me writing around the clock to write a book. I write from the time I get up till the time I go to bed. I usually sleep four hours a night during that time until the last couple days then I might not sleep at all while I finish it off. I usually start with a scene and let the characters run with it.
Amber - How many Argeneau stories are there to go? How many more characters will tell their story? Do you feel like stopping?
Lynsay – Now I’m working on the Notte’s and I don’t see an end to the Argeneau series anytime soon. So far my readers seem to be enjoying them and I still enjoy writing them.
Amber - What other projects are you working on? Are you working on anything new? I know you write do write other books too ;)
Lynsay – I’ll be writing another historical soon but I don’t know what I’ll write about yet. I usually don’t know until I sit down to write it. I’m not big on planning things like this. It either comes to me or it doesn’t.
Amber - I am a huge Kindle fan and love that I got Under a Vampire Moon on the day it was released. Do you have an e-reader yourself? What are your views on E-books?
Lynsay – I used to have a kindle, but it broke down and now I have an iPad. I really don’t like any particular e-reader over another. The only thing I would say is I prefer an e-reader that lights up so you don’t have to have a light on if you don’t want to. It’s handier for reading in bed.
Amber - What has been taking up your free time lately? Read any good books? Watching anything worth recommending?
Lynsay – What free time? LOL. I get very little but when I do I tend to read horror; Dean Koontz (especially his older work like Tick Tock), Terri Garey (the Nikki Styx series), and J.F.Lewis (author of Staked and Revamped). I like their writing styles and their stories are fast paced enough to keep me interested.
As for what I’m watching, I have been enjoying the series Drop Dead Diva, Eureka, Sanctuary and the new Doctor Who. I’d recommend any of them.
Amber - What's your favorite paranormal movie of all time?
Lynsay – I can tell you some of my favorites but I couldn’t narrow it down to just one. I watch a lot of paranormals. Let’s see, From Dusk til Dawn was memorable, the first few Harry Potters….Gees, that’s all I can think of as standing out.
Amber - If you could meet any famous person, alive or dead, who would you like to meet? and why?
Lynsay – Hmm… that’s a tough question. I get asked it a lot, and really there isn’t anyone I’d want to meet. No one real, anyway. LOL. I wouldn’t mind meeting Dr. Who if he were real. He’s just so interesting. Other than that though, I don’t really have any one hero or person I look up to enough from the past to want to meet them. I’d love to have tea with my deceased mother though. Does she count?
Amber - Thank you for being a guest again! See you soon! ;)
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After a bad relationship and an even worse divorce, Carolyn decides to go on a long overdue and much needed vacation with the 'girls'. Only the rest of the vacationers didn't get the memo. Around every corner there seems to be another couple celebrating their honeymoon or anniversary and the few single men she does see are far too young to even consider, including an irresistibly attractive rock violinist she meets. It's really too bad he's so young but in the end it doesn't matter because according to his cousin, Giacinta, women in general aren't Christian's type.
But there's a catch, Christian needs Carolyn's help. He needs her to be his beard (to play the part of his fake girlfriend) for the week to appease his 'machismo' family. Carolyn just can't seem to say No and decides to help Gia's cousin. The only problem is that being around Christian and acting like they are a loving couple is wreaking havoc on her emotions. Carolyn's thoughts keep drifting back to places they shouldn't, like kissing his full lips or feeling his broad shoulders under her fingertips... good lord, she's in trouble.
My Thoughts :
This is a series that has never let me down. I know exactly what to expect but never know how it will actually happen. There will be romance and there will be some hilarious vampire like problems but every time it is fresh, unique and funny! I love this series!
Under a Vampire Moon is the 16th book in the Argeneau series and it isn't boring me yet. I love getting together with this family and never get bored of the antics and strange situations they manage to get themselves into. Of course the underlying plot always stays the same but the author always manages to mix things up while keeping things totally Argeneau.
This time around I fell in love with the location as well as the main characters. I was rooting for them all the way and ever though it was only a matter of seeing how they finally got together I had quite a few giggles and shocks as the story unfolded. Now I am eager to see what Lynsay has in store for us in the 17th book which is due out later this year! Thank you for not making us wait too long!
The Argeneau series is a total deliciously hilarious treat and I will keep reading them as long as the author keeps writing them. I am addicted to the series and in awe of the talents of Lynsay Sands!
