Lynsay Sands
Published May 31st, 2011 by Avon
ISBN: 978006189459
365 Pages
Synopsis
This is the 15th installment in the Argeneau vampire series, and this time, the two intended are both vampires, and both have a lot of history (not with each other). Drina is a rouge hunter from a distant side of the family, and is stuck playing babysitter to a teenage vampire(Stephanie). But through this gig she gets to meet Harper, her fellow babysitter - and he just may turn out to be her lifemate. Harper is reluctant just having lost a lifemate, but the sassy teen vamp is going to help the couple get a chance at happiness, while bringing Drina into the 21st century, exposing her to friendship, and battling a rouge along the way.
Musings
When I started this book, I felt like I missed something, and actually had to go back and see if I missed a book in the series. I didn't, there is just a bit of back story to tell. I think it could be picked up as a stand alone, but there is a lot to be said for reading the series in order.
All said, Drina is pretty awesome. Her long life history reads like it's own novel: Egyptian perfume maker, gladiator, pirate, madam... She is sassy and smart, and you really invest in her character. Her love interest, Harper, is a bit one-dimensional, but lovable. Stephanie, a ensemble character becomes one of the stars of the novel through her wit and spunk. There are a lot of cute moments in this book, which keep it light hearted, and if I may say it 'real.' Sands doesn't depend too much on the concept of fated mates, and allows the reader to see the relationship grow - even though you can guess exactly where it is headed.
The story is fun, romantic, and a quick read. I would totally recommend it! 3.5 stars.
-Rita
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