“Lynsay Sands writes books that keep readers coming back for more.”
—Katie MacAlister, USA Today bestselling author of A Girl’s Guide to Vampires
Readers can’t get enough of Lynsay Sands’ delightfully devilish novels featuring the Argeneau vampire family, and with The Reluctant Vampire, Sands soars to new heights on silken bat wings. The story of a sexy Rogue Hunter forced to babysit a new immortal with a handsome, brooding, millennia-old vampire still devastated over the loss of a lover, The Reluctant Vampire offers heart, humor, and sizzling sensuality in equal measure—hallmarks of the incomparable Lynsay’s bestselling paranormal fiction.
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"love love love. defi itely one of the better titles in the series. drina has such a great spirit and harper has that ssweet broody thing going on that works so well on vamps. stephanies character was so wonderfully hilarious it was noce to see sands trademark humor back in full force. so glad too finally see a possible explanation for marguerites ability to find lifemates as i was just bitching about that in my last review but i would like to have seen it developed more hopefully it will be in the next one. the only other negatove thing i have to say about it is i saw the "twist" coming from a mile away"
— Jessica (5 out of 5 stars)
" I really enjoyed this story. I liked both of the characters, there was a lot of great dialogue, a bit of suspense, and Stephanie was adorable. The only thing that bugged me to distraction was the overuse of the words dryly, wryly, and solemnly and the detailed descriptions when boring stuff was happening. Stephanie's comments and actions were my favorite parts of this story and I really hope she gets her own book. "
— Kris, 2/14/2014" I love these vampire books. I'm tired of these nanos being so smart, but other than that they are fantastic easy reads. "
— Jennifer, 2/4/2014" Lots of giggles in the first half of the book, I really like Stephanie's character. Another good addition to the series with more doors being opened for the future. "
— Michelle, 1/30/2014" Not much heft, but perfect for a lazy summer afternoon spent near the water when you don't want to ruin a more expensive book. "
— Tina, 1/24/2014" Drina and Harper are called in to babysit Stephanie, Dani's little sister, while Decker and Dani and Elvi and Victor are off on their honeymoons. Stephanie was turned in a previous book by a rogue and this book deals a lot with the changes she is going through with adapting to the fact that she will never see her family again. It also deals with Harpers hesitation of getting involved with Drina. Stephanie brings out the comedy as a teenager that sees what is between Drina and Harper before they do. Another great story. "
— Rene, 1/18/2014" Not the best of the Argeneau series but did a good job of moving some of the characters along. I like she is opening admitting to the match making going on in the family and look forward to some of the remaining family and friends finding life mates. "
— Jp, 1/18/2014" Great book -- love the Argeneau series. Read them all. "
— Anne, 1/10/2014" I loved this from the beginning to the end. It was an amazing romance with some great action thrown. I love this series. "
— Ju, 1/5/2014" The more books Lynsay writes the more I enjoy the series. I hope she never runs out of Argeneau family members to torture into finding their "Life Mate" "
— Nora-adrienne, 1/2/2014" I think I've liked these books less since they've been about rogue hunters. I mean they were just a little funnier before that. "
— Sherie, 10/25/2013" Another delightful tale in the Argeneau Vampire Series. Lynsay Sands has a way of bringing two lifemates together and with Drina and Harper doubt and guilt is what plagues them. Will or won't they truely be together and what evil will try to break their growing love apart? "
— Wendi, 9/4/2013" I suppose we'll be seeing more of Stephanie in future books (view spoiler)[as her situation was unresolved (hide spoiler)]. "
— Lisa, 8/24/2013" I love these books they're such an easy read! And I particularly like Lynsay Sands' concept of vampires. "
— Jaclyn, 6/2/2013" Single White Vampire #3 might have finally met it's match. This book was make-your-eyes-water funny; especially the Wal-Mart scene. A must read. Stephanie really made this story and I now I can't wait for hers. "
— Mrs, 5/26/2013" one of my favs in this series. steph the 15 yr old definately makes it really fun. "
— Jenn, 3/28/2013" This was my least favorite of the series so far. Drina and Harper and the large cast of characters--all newly minted life mates, plus babysitting a teenage girl with special issues? It was too much. "
— Marguerite, 12/12/2012" It started off extremely slow for me. I loved the characters but the plot lacked something. "
— Kristina, 3/27/2012" Even though Tiny is a back story, I expected a little more from his turning. Harper and Drina are a good couple. Harper is more of a reluctant life mate than vampire. Stephanie could be a character to watch. She is mass of questions and mysteries. 3.5 stars "
— Moondance, 2/17/2012" Good book, continuing base story line from previous books with new characters drawn in, what can I say I like these books a great deal just fun reads ! "
— Linda, 2/11/2012" Loved it! Refreshing, relaxing story I was easily able to immerse myself in. The impressions, thoughts, reflections, feelings and desires of the main characters were exceptionally well done. Can't wait to read Teddy's story in November. "
— Katie, 6/1/2011" Lots of giggles in the first half of the book, I really like Stephanie's character. Another good addition to the series with more doors being opened for the future. "
— Michelle, 5/22/2011" Easy read good plot, kept me interested till the end, I really like her twist on were they came from. She writes a god story. "
— Amanda, 4/9/2011" Humor and the "innocent" manipulation by Stephanie was great fun to read..... Although this one didn't quite have the struggles of the previous books which I had enjoyed "
— Lori, 4/2/2011" It started off extremely slow for me. I loved the characters but the plot lacked something. "
— Kristina, 1/31/2010Lynsay Sands is the author of the Argeneau/Rogue Hunter vampire series, as well as numerous historicals and anthologies. Her romantic comedies span three genres—historical, contemporary, and paranormal—and have made the bestselling list of the New York Times, Barnes & Noble, and USA Today. Her books are read in more than twelve countries and have been translated into at least six languages. Her work has been nominated for the Romantic Times Best Historical Romance Award, the Romantic Times Best Paranormal Romance Award, and the Reviewers International Organization Awards of Excellence. She has several books on the All about Romance’s Favorite Funnies list. Visit her on the web at www.lynsaysands.net.
Paula Christensen was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and raised in the suburbs of New York City. She studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Michael Howard Studios in New York City, and the Antaeus Company. Christensen is a graduate of Amherst College, where she received her BA with honors in theater, dance, and anthropology. She currently resides in Los Angeles, where she teaches dance and continues to work on both stage and screen.