Runaway Vampire audiobook

Kitty's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book ReviewsWell, Runaway Vampire gave this woman hope that my life mate may just be out there waiting for me. Of course, you probably won’t ever find me driving an RV but maybe I could run him over with my Rogue??? Like usual, Lynsay Sands bowled me over with Runaway Vampire. It was fun, as usual ... It was exciting, as usual … The sex was off the charts, as usual. What was different? Well, I missed Aunt Marguerite. She actually didn’t have anything to do with these life mates. They “accidentally” ran into each other and nature took its course. Uncle Lucien was there, of course, being his normal grouchy self (I thought he would have lightened up, just a little, by now). But, the storyline is what really held me. Lynsay has a way of really bringing you into the story and making you wonder just where everything is heading. Who kidnapped Dante and Tomasso? Why were they kidnapped? Where did they really take Tomasso? And, a cliff hanger from Lynsay Sands! She just kept me hanging on this one. She really surprised me with that and really has me wanting the 24th book in the Argeneau series, now.It’s funny that, after all this time, after all the books that she has written about the Argeneau’s, everything is still fresh and new. When I look back over this series, I realize that it takes a very talented writer to do this many books in a series and not repeat one storyline. Actually, it amazes me that I am still interested to see what she is going to write next, I’m not bored with it all. The writing is always fresh, clean and precise. The “life mate” storyline doesn’t get boring because each character meets and falls in love with their mate in their own, unique way. Each character has their own quirks and Lynsay makes sure that they are brought out in an interesting way. Unique, interesting, fun, sexy … just a few words to describe the stories that Lynsay Sands gives to her readers.Review copy provided for an honest review.

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance Summary Dante Notte never expected that his own lifemate would run him down. Mary Winslow is a widow in her sixties and driving her RV to visit her closest friend and her husband when suddenly she realizes she has run over a person. She is shocked to learn that he is still very much alive and hiding out in her RV. She doesn't understand why she is involved with this mysterious yet gorgeous man who seems to be attracted to her in ways she doesn't understand especially since she feels so much older. She isn't a woman to "rob the cradle" as it were. Dante is on the run from his kidnappers who drugged both himself and his brother and he managed to escape to get help only to run into his lifemate. Now Dante and Mary work together to find his brother and explore the connection they have together!! Plot and Story Line Runaway Vampire has been on my shelf for the LONGEST time and I knew that I needed to pick it up. And I finally did and I am so glad that I read this book because Sands doesn't disappoint and I have been waiting for Dante's book for so long. Now this set up is a bit different, and it might not be for everyone. Now granted technically Dante is years and years older than Mary. Mary looks younger than her age, however she is still up there. I really liked that she resists Dante for quite a while. It isn't until she learns the truth about Dante and what he really is that their relationship changes, especially when they start sex dream sharing, yeah definitely nothing she ever experienced with her husband previous. It was quite interesting to see how Mary deals with the truth. However she does struggle in the end with not seeing her children again. I liked the aspect of seeing her deal through that and have some personal realizations about her family and how real of a connection she has to Dante. We are still left with not knowing what happened to the brother yet---I am hoping the next book will solve that. *crossing fingers* so in that way of the plot, its a bit of a cliffhanger but not to the romance at all. We definitely get a solid HEA out of this one. We also get some fun interaction with old favorites such as Lucien (hehe this man cracks me up and yes his lifemate still plays phone tricks on him ) as well as Mortimer!! The Cover Hunky SEXY!! That is all because what more is there. Except its the best cover of the series yet. Overall view Runaway Vampire is a stimulating and laugh your socks off romance that pulls you back into the Argeneau world. SPECTACULAR!! [foogallery id="18775"]

Being run over by an RV isn’t the smartest way to meet your mate, but then tortured, drugged and escaping in the nick of time wasn’t in Dante’s plan. Now he isn’t just running for his life but has his human mate in tow.Mary isn’t past her prime she’s just spent a lot of well lived life years getting here. Her beloved human husband has passed and she endeavors to make their yearly RV trip on her own. When she thinks she hits something on a long deserted stretch of the road on her way, Mary gets more than she bargained for. A beautiful man, obviously bloody and damaged by her RV, in desperate need of medical help.Mary is swept into Dante’s plans of rescuing his brother. The same group that captured him are also in hot pursuit of Dante and Mary. Now Dante is doubled in value because he’s found his mate, making him more useful in their nefarious schemes and experiments.I loved Mary, she was older, wiser and someone who already knows her mind. Confused by the serious cougar relationship budding between her and Dante, it was great to see the conflicts of her draw to Dante and social norms at play. I honestly couldn’t see how Sands was going to bring it all together but she masterfully kept me enchanted.Don’t miss this amazing, exciting, paranormal, vampire, heartfelt adventure, all captured in Runaway Vampire.I received this ARC copy of Runaway Vampire from HarperCollins - Avon in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication Feb. 23, 2016.My Rating: 5 StarsWritten by: Lynsay SandsSeries: Argeneau VampireMass Market Paperback: 368 pagesPublisher: Avon Publication Date: Series: (February 23, 2016)ISBN-10: 0062316044ISBN-13: 978-0062316042Genre: Urban Fantasy | RomanceAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/Runaway-Vampire...Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/runaw...For Reviews and More Check out: http://tometender.blogspot.com

Dante ❤ Mary! I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one, especially due to Mary being 62 years old, but I really enjoyed reading it. The beginning of the book was intense, a little horror show and I just like that I was hooked! Towards the end the book became somewhat funny and light. I can't wait to read the next one in the series!

Dante Notte is facing a few challenges…he has to rescue his brother and keep Mary Winslow safe from their pursuers but the most challenging of all is claiming this smart stubborn woman as his life mate.Mary wasn’t sure that this naked and insanely gorgeous man didn’t have a head injury to go along with all of his other injuries and the reader can’t help but get caught up in the thrills as Mary has to trust her gut and risk her life for an immortal who’s the very definition of a perfect stranger. There is not a doubt that there is plenty of chemistry sizzling between Dante and Mary but making it to the life mate part of this relationship takes quite a bit of work that is full of gut wrenching emotions and past purging not to mention the whole difference in ages taboo that Mary has to overcome which readers can certainly relate to but will find that Mary and Dante cause quite a few chuckles with some humorous situations. The characters are strong, compelling and quite the trip as they demand that the readers get to know them in this fast paced and smooth flowing plot full of the romance, suspense and excitement.Speaking of excitement, readers need to hang on tight because starting at the beginning, there is lots of it to be found and quite a few unforgettable scenes like the one that takes place when Dante enters Mary’s life which is one humdinger of an event, I’ll certainly never forget. But of course there is lots more action and adventure to be found throughout the story as they run from the pursuers and try to find Tomasso with when Lucian and the other hunters adding additional humor and excitement as the well written scenes and intriguing events guarantee that there is never a dull moment.Once again, Lynsay Sands had my undivided attention until I had read every last page of Dante and Mary’s story and here’s a bit of a warning, there is a new enemy that is causing quite a bit of mayhem and I can’t wait to find out what happens next.- Eva

I loved this book... the twins Danta and Tommasso (spelling could be wrong) are always great to have in one of Lynsay Sand's books... but now we get to see them (well we see Danta) in a central role, more vocal of a part... and his interaction with the female MC, Mary, is great... as for Mary... she is very cool... she is a very impressive MC... and I cant wait to see how Tomasso is rescued (b/c in this novel he has been kidnapped... love, love, love this series..

I can't wait for Dante's twin Tomasso to have his own book...

Sands is back with another Argeneau book! I still can't believe this is book 23 and it looks like Sands doesn't plan to stop! Mary is driving in her RV to go to the campground her friends own. This is the first time she is going alone since her husband passed away last year. While driving she runs over something but when she stops to check it out she doesn't see anything so she continues on her journey until she finds a naked man in bedroom who definitely needs medical attention. Dante was kidnapped, drugged and stripped but he escaped. The only thing he didn't plan on was running right into a RV and being run over by his life mate. Now he has to find out who kidnapped him and his brother, get Mary to agree to spend forever with him and get his twin back all in matter of weeks. This won't be easy but Dante is up for the challenge. In the past few years I have pretty much given up on paranormal romance but this series is still one that I enjoy reading. Sands does an awesome job with writing these characters and the sense of humor she brings with them. There were so many parts that I had a good laugh at. We met the twins so many books ago so I wasn't sure what Dante's story would be like but I really enjoyed it. It took sometime for me to like Mary but when she told her story of her marriage I felt torn between feeling sorry for her and wanting to give her a high five. She was one strong tough as hell woman. The one issue I did have was seeing her as 62. Honestly I didn't want to think about her getting it on with Dante but I am happy how it turned out and how Sands had them come together as a couple. Normally the mortals kind of freak out when they are told about the immortals so I was kind of surprised how well Mary actually took it and understood the rules and such. Like a said before she was strong for a heroine. Of course we get to see some previous characters from other books which is always a plus especially if you already read there story. I would have liked to see more of them but I understand not everyone could be in this one. Overall I was happy with the ending. It doesn't leave on a cliffhanger but it does set up for the next book because they need to find Dante's twin. Yippee! So yes it looks like Tomasso's story is next and it takes place in Venezuela!! A must read for all Argeneau fans!!

I wonder just where the idea of a ‘cougar-like’ relationship came into Lynsay Sands head – especially when the cougar in process is recently widowed and all too human Mary. Completely defying expectations, Mary is older, still mourning the loss of her husband and taking that one last ‘dream trip’ in their RV to recapture the feeling of their yearly trips. Running over the very beautiful, and now damaged Dante was not part of the plan, but she can do nothing BUT try to help. Tomasso was kidnapped and Dante has been ceaselessly trying to find his twin before the unthinkable happens. At just over a century old, Dante has yet to find his mate, and this search for Tomasso while avoiding those who are chasing him has pushed the desire for companionship aside. You’ve heard the phrase ‘it was like being hit by a bus?” Well, Dante was run over by an RV, and lo and behold his destined mate was behind the wheel. Talk about making an impression. It was SO very easy to get lost in Mary and Dante’s story: as the attraction grows and secrets are revealed. Mary is so very solid and wonderful, and manages to challenge Dante in the right ways, that keep their relationship moving forward even when finding Tomasso and avoiding the threats that are coming are foremost in their minds. Clever dialogue, some serious steam and a wonderful pairing that felt unlike any other ‘fated mates’ I have ever seen with a nice balance of give and take between the two. Working well on its own, this story kept me engaged and felt fresh and new, even as a later installment in a long running series. I received a paperback copy of the title from the publisher via Avon Addicts for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility. This review was originally posted on I am, Indeed

I enjoyed it! I'd forgotten that the vamps were Atlanteans!

Dante Notte, one of the big hulky eating-machine twins meets his lifemate in the form of a very mature Mary Winslow.Travelling alone with just her dog Bailey, she accidentally runs over him in her RV one night. While injured badly he managed to slip in, hitched a ride and found out that he couldn't control her mind to help him out. He's also just escaped from his kidnappers (who seem to know how to down immortals like him with special tranq-darts) was forced to leave his twin, Tomasso, behind. Dante and Mary then have the kidnappers tailing them. At the same time, he must convince the 62-year old widow that she is his lifemate. The pairing is cute, awkward and bittersweet. Dante is supposed to look like a dashing young Italian hunk although he's twice her age. She looks old enough to be his mom (but, it was hinted many times in the story that Mary is an attractive mature lady). She's also a wise woman and a steady character. Their romance could have gone the cougar way but it was actually quite classily done - there were some hot and heavy moments between them but nothing over-the-top. I don't know whether to feel relieved or disappointed that we are not treated to a full-blown lifemate sexytimes scene between the two before Mary was turned (so in case you might feel disturbed by the idea of old lady/young man pairing, rest assured that the really raunchy ones were saved towards the later part...when she's turned). The previous book spoke heavily on loyalty in marriage, this one touches on the topic of infidelity (boo! don't like). There is a new aspect to the immortals added in - same sex lifemates (when before this we've been getting straight m/f pairings)- the whole idea so so adorable and sweet (i confess i love the characters Russell and Francis!). Also, a new mysterious villain is out there providing a new twist to the whole Argeneau series as before this the recurring villain is Leo and his crazy off-springs. Now that Leo is out of the picture, this new villain will prove to be a more dangerous foe as he/she (we don't know much yet at this point) seem to have found a way to overcome the almost invincible immortals. There is a cliffhanger which has not occurred since that time where Marguerite went missing (leading to book Vampire Interrupted). I am definitely looking forward to the next book where hopefully we get to know more about their mystery baddy, find out how Tomasso meets his mate and, i'm hoping, more Russell and Francis. I think after a short lull period where the story has become formulaic and a bit blah where the light-hearted humour apparent in the first 10 books or so seem to have disappeared, the series is picking up pace again.

The Argeneau series is still one of my favorites. It's a great lighthearted read. It can be silly at times, but it can also get steamy. I love the vampires this author created. I know some people are not a fan of instalove, but I like it if it is paranormal and has a soul mate element attached to it. What I especially loved about this book, in particular, was that the heroine was a 62 year old widow and the hero looked like he was 24 (although he was 100). It's such a unique story line that soul mates meet and fall in love no matter what. One couple in this book, the vampire discovered his life mate was another man. Yet, he never knew he was gay. It's an interesting idea that there are no boundaries to love. Plus, who wouldn't dream of being a 62 year old woman who meets a hot 24 year old then gets turned into a vampire and reverts back to her 24 year old self. If only it could happen in real life.

As always, Lynsay Sands doesn't disappoint. Fun characters. Hot sex. And this one had a neat twist I wasn't expecting (I don't even read the back anymore! She's an Insta-buy!). Love me some Argeneau vampires!