Love Bites (Argeneau Vampire, 2)

by Lynsay Sands | Romance |
ISBN: 0505525534 Global Overview for this book
Registered by CheriePie of Campbell, California USA on 3/24/2005
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Journal Entry 1 by CheriePie from Campbell, California USA on Thursday, March 24, 2005
This book is second in both publication and reading order. See The Argeneau Series for more information.

TRUE LOVE:
GOOD FROM THE FIRST BITE...

Etienne Argeneau's three hundred years of bachelorhood were at an end. Either that, or he'd be forever alone. He could only "turn" one human in his lifetime, and most of his kind reserved that power for creating a life mate. If he turned the wrong woman... But what choice did he have? He had to save Rachel Garrett. He didn't know her very well, but the beautiful coroner had saved his life. To save hers he would make her immortal.

...TO THE LAST
Rachel Garrett awoke surprised. All she'd wanted was to get off the night shift at the morgue; now here she was staggering to her feet naked and in a strange place. But everything would be all right. She'd just make like a bat out of—Then she saw the man of her dreams emerging from his... coffin? And the look in his bright silver eyes said they'd be spending a lot of time together. She just hoped he tasted as good as he looked.

Journal Entry 2 by CheriePie from Campbell, California USA on Thursday, March 22, 2007
As I'm not a fan of romances, I've been getting tired of paranormal books that are simply a straight romance in a vampire wrapper. Fortunately, I can't consider this series in that category. There's definitely enough tongue-in-cheek humor and back story with a bit of suspense to keep things entertaining..

Each book in this series focuses on a particular member of the Argeneau vampire clan. And this one is the story of Etienne Argeneau and Rachel Garrett. Etienne is 312 years old, the youngest son and 2nd youngest child of the beautiful Marguerite Argeneau. As the story opens, Etienne is faced with a dilemma: Each vampire is only allowed to "turn" one human in his or her lifetime, and usually that option is reserved for converting a life partner. However, Rachel Garrett has thrown herself in the path of a mortal blow from an axe-wielding maniac in an effort to spare his life, and thus endanger her own. Though he's felt an attraction to Rachel since first waking up in the morgue where she works, he doesn't feel right about converting her, even if it's to save her life, without her permission. Because though his race is extremely difficult to kill, a beheading would definitely get the job done. But then again, since she's saved his life, he feels that he can do no less for her than return the favor.

When Rachel wakes up a vampire in Etienne's home, she goes through extreme denial as Etienne tries to explain to her what she has become. It's only after she meets the rest of his family, discovering the scientific facts behind vampirism, as well as the sexual "side effects", does she begin to grudgingly accept the fact. But since she must learn to control her blood lust, and hone her new talents while the conversion within her body completes itself over the course of the next week, Etienne has asked that she remain with him in his home for a while as she adjusts to these changes. The attraction Etienne has felt for Rachel continues to grow. And Rachel recognizes Etienne as the man who has haunted her dreams, in a strangely sexual way, for the past several nights prior to her turning.

The story is ultimately a romance, but as I said above, it's got enough other things going for it to keep it entertaining and amusing. And I'm looking forward to keeping up with this cute, light-hearted series.


This is reserved for meshe, who pulled it from the Paranormal VBB during round 8 (January 07).

Released 17 yrs ago (3/30/2007 UTC) at Paranormal Virtual Book Box in USPS, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases

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Mailed to meshe on 30-Mar-2007 via Media Mail.

Journal Entry 4 by meshe from Bonaire, Georgia USA on Saturday, April 7, 2007
This came in today's mail. The envelope was completely
open so I feel lucky that the book was still there. Thanks!

Journal Entry 5 by meshe from Bonaire, Georgia USA on Sunday, April 13, 2008
Love this series. Vampire love. Not too much blood and gore, sometimes a book like this is refreshing. This was one of those times!

mailed 11/21/08

Journal Entry 6 by luckaye from Crestmead, Queensland Australia on Monday, December 1, 2008
A fun & interesting romance is just what I need right now - thank you!

Journal Entry 7 by luckaye from Crestmead, Queensland Australia on Thursday, December 11, 2008
Yep - a light & funny vampire romance hit the spot :)

Journal Entry 8 by luckaye at -- Controlled Releases --, Queensland Australia on Friday, March 6, 2009

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Journal Entry 9 by jennymidget from Oadby, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Darn I thought this was the first! Oh well Thankyou luckaye, I'll pop it on Mt TBR and go get "A Quick Bite"...

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