The Lady is a Vamp audiobook

The Lady Is A Vamp by Lynsay Sands is the 17th book in the Argeneau Vampire series. I have been a fan of author Lynsay Sands for a long time now. I have loved her books, gushed about the books, and even interviewed the author and characters on the blog. When the newest book in the series arrived in my mailbox, I mowed everyone down that stood in my way to the reading chair and settled in for a few hours to devour the story. Paul Jones is on a mission to save his daughter. She is dying of a brain tumor that is inoperable, and he is needing someone of the Immortal variety to save her. After working for Argeneau Enterprise for quite some time, he already knows about the secrecy and danger of what could happen. After he finds himself drawn to the exotic Jeanne Louise, he decides that he needs to kidnap her and convince her to turn his daughter to save her. He plans it out and makes his daring kidnapping using a tranquilizer that he has been working on for the Enforcer Group. After kidnapping Jeanne Louise, he brings her to his house and chains her up in his office. Jeanne Louise wakes to discover that she is having a hard time reading Paul. She blames it on the tranquilizer and tries to figure out why she has been kidnapped. While Paul doesn't treat her like a prisoner, she still realizes that she could still be in danger from him. When Jeanne Louise finally figures out that she can't read Paul because he is her lifemate, she tries to figure out a way to make him fall for her and accept her as a wife instead of a tool to use for his daughters salvation. She grows to love Pauls daughter as her own and wants to save her, but she can only turn one person in a lifetime. She wants that person to be her lifemate as well. Oh Ms.Sands loves to pull at the heartstrings. I was already sniffling by chapter two and by chapter four I had tears in my eyes. Paul's daughter is so sweet and innocent and you can't help but wonder how this story is going to end. As the two become closer and realize there is chemistry between them, the decision of who to turn is decided by an unlikely person. This is where I was ready to blow up at the author because she brings in Bricker and he is one of my favorite characters. Seriously, I have begged the author to include me as Bricker's lifemate when his story comes around, but I think she has me blocked now from all of the begging. Anyway, Bricker feels horrible about the turn of events, and Lucien is forced to make some hard decisions for everyone involved.What I loved the most about this installment though was how the author brought the story back to its roots from the beginning. Previous characters were involved in the story, the tender romance with witty humor was present, and the story flowed beautifully. I felt like this story was one of the best books in this series since the earlier ones. I really enjoyed it and it brought back that reading addiction that Ms. Sands can create with just one story. I really want to go back and start reading the whole series now just to keep my Argeneau fix going!Another great book to add to your collection and one that will pull at your heart with emotions of love, sadness, and happily ever afters.

Originally posted at: http://www.longandshortreviews.blogsp...It’s not too often that an Argeneau gets kidnapped. Usually it’s done by bad guys and the result is never good. This time around it’s for a higher purpose and the lines between good and bad are blurred. Two wrongs usually don’t make a right but in this case they did; it also made for a great read and a fascinating story.The conflict is powerful in this latest romance from Ms. Sands. It’s about making a choice and living with the consequences. The author did a masterful job of navigating all the emotional ups and downs between Paul, the hero and Jeanne Louise, the heroine. What started off hopeful and promising turned tragic on a dime and the fallout is what propelled the plot for a good chunk of the novel.Paul was a desperate man. He was basically a good person, smart, sexy and highly intelligent. He was faced with an untenable situation and was doing everything he could to avoid it, to no avail. His last attempt before time ran out reaped unexpected benefits as well as unforeseen complications. He tried his best and he mostly kept his sense of humor but one realization too many left him with an uncertain and lonely future. I really felt for him. All the hero wanted to do was save someone’s life and it ended up costing him his happiness. I liked that he tried to brave it out because he knew if he didn’t, he’d lose everything. He was tender, understanding, loving and supportive to Jeanne Louise, but it wasn’t enough. Paul was a very easy character to have sympathy and empathy for. I liked his protective streak, his ability for commitment and the way he expressed his love to the heroine. He was a great guy.Jeanne Louise fell in love twice in this story. It would have been the perfect fairy tale had everything that she planned and counted on worked out. Such was not too be. Watching her deal with her pain was a sad thing but I respected the heroine because not only did she deal with her pain, she tried to mitigate someone else’s. That takes a lot of heart and deep emotional strength to be willing to put oneself in that position.Because the blurb didn’t mention the other main character, I’m not going to either. I made the discovery the same time as Jeanne Louise did and it made an indelible impact on me. I had no idea that this kind of conflict was going to carry the story and it alternates between sadness, happiness, awe and delight. This person is strong enough to bring two people together or rip them apart, so it was a very effective addition to the book. The love emanating from the pages whenever this character was on scene is unmistakable. It made the plot believable and added a layer of emotional depth that was hard to resist. It also created most of the light drama and suspense, unless Lucien Argeneau was on scene. That man brings instant paranoia and tension wherever he goes.Speaking of Lucien, he’s not the only Argeneau family member to show up. Whenever they are around a reader can expect the unexpected as well as fun, laughter, great dialogue and interesting character interaction. It’s not all fun because the Enforcers have to play their role and in this book, one of them messed up. That being said, I am giving serious thought that one might, just might, have met his future life mate in this story. If so, that will be so awesome!This wouldn’t be a complete story without some scenes of that shared loving that is intrinsic to new life mates and Ms. Sands didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed how the author managed to put humor into such passionate scenes because when she does that, it makes her heroes and heroines easier to relate to. Regular people experience learning curves when they have sex with a new partner, but it’s extra special between Immortal lovers.Although I mentioned that previous Argeneau characters are in this novel, this book is a standalone read. It’s no hardship to follow the plot thread because it’s strictly focused on Paul and Jeanne Louise. However, readers of the series will understand the extent of the worry that Lucien’s very presence always inspires. Imagine Darth Vader with a fluffy marshmallow center. That would be Lucien. It’s very rare to see the fluffy side of Lucien Argeneau. Readers almost get to see it in this story. Watch for it.The Lady is a Vamp is as touching and sentimental a story as it is sexy and exciting. Like real life, there is a smorgasbord of situations that draw forth a variety of feelings from a reader. Not the least of which is the sense of satisfaction that comes from a well written and complete happy ever after.Ms. Sands has the reputation for writing wonderful and entertaining stories with characters that draw a reader in. The Lady is a Vamp continues the trend and is a keeper.

The Lady is a Vamp – Book 17 in The Argeneau SeriesThe immortals in The Argeneau Series are a different sort of immortals. They are originally from Atlantis. The Atlanteans were a highly developed race and way ahead of their time in technology. A group of scientists developed nanotechnology and introduced the nanos to human hosts which rids humans of disease or sickness and keeps them at their peak condition. The only drawback was that the nanos consumed massive amounts of blood, more than the human body could produce, so they had to be transfused. When Atlantis fell, they remaining survivors ventured over the mountains and many died. Over time, with the help of evolution, the remaining Atlanteans developed fangs which enabled them to “feed off the hoof”, which is their term for feeding off of human hosts. With the advent of blood banks, laws were put into place that forbid the immortals from feeding off the hoof, unless in an emergency situation. They can actually be out in sunlight but it causes the nanos to use more blood than normal, which causes them to have to feed more often, so they lead, for the most part, a nocturnal existence. Every immortal is in search of their lifemate. The one person, human or immortal, that they can not read their thoughts and can’t control. Some wait thousands of years for such a person and some are fortunate enough to only have to wait a short time.The Lady is a Vamp is Jeanne Louise’s story. She is a scientist and researcher at Argeneau Enterprises. Leaving work one night, Jeanne is abducted and tranquilized. When she awakens, she finds herself chained to a bed. Her abductor is a handsome human coworker from Argeneau Enterprises named Paul. Jeanne realizes soon after that she can’t read or control him and that he is indeed her lifemate. She also soon realizes that he kidnapped her to save his daughter, Olivia, known as Livy, who is dying from a brain tumor. One problem: kidnapping an immortal is punishable by death and the Enforcers, along with Jeanne’s family are looking for her, and they are not happy.Once Jeanne meets Livy, she falls in love with the little girl. And would love to be able to turn her, however, each immortal is only allowed to turn one human into an immortal in their lifetime, and Jeanne wants to use hers on her lifemate. They all go into hiding, where Jeanne and Paul become closer. But, Jeanne is afraid to explain the lifemate business, afraid of him not wanting to spend an eternity with her. Paul very soon realizes that he has feelings for Jeanne Louise. They continue to run as the Enforcers are getting closer, while they are trying to figure out how to best handle their situation, and Livy is getting worse. The Enforcers, lead by Jeanne’s Uncle Lucian (an original Atlantean and a force to be reckoned with) eventually catch up with them and an unfortunate accident sees Livy injured and dying. Split decisions are made and everyone has to deal with the consequences, or do they?I so enjoyed this book. I love the way Sands writes with subtle humor and heart wrenching emotion. And, yes, there were teary eye moments for me. I love that so many of her characters show up in this story. With Jeanne Louise only being 102 years old, she is still considered young by immortal standards, and to say they are protective of her is an understatement. I love the banter between the members of Jeanne Louise’s family and the Enforcers. If you haven’t read this series, it’s a definite must! They are easy, light and fast reads. And, I for one, can’t wait for the next installment, Immortal Ever After, due out on February 26, 2013.

Linsay Sand's Argeneau series never gets old...another fantastic read as the Family expands again!Description:One late night leads to...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 togetherMy Thoughts:What can you say that hasn't been said before about this series? In the 17th story of the Argeneau Family we definitely have something a little different and that is what keeps this series fresh after all these books. Each family member retains their own personality even though some of the events have become slightly formula and that is what makes Lynsay Sands the blockbuster author that she is. Jeanne Louise's story has a wonderful twist that takes this book in a bit of a different direction. So if you are asking yourself should I read it..the answer is a resounding YES!..Solid 4 stars for this fun addition of The Argeneau Family...if you haven't read the series I highly recommend it.

I thoroughly enjoyed all the Argeneau books that I have read, but I think that this is my favorite.Paul Jones, a mortal, kidnaps Jeanne Louise Argeneau, an immortal, to ask her to save the life of his five year old daughter, Livy who is dying of a brain tumor. Jeanne stays when she gets attached to Livy and realizes that Paul is her life mate. They must figure a way to turn both Livy and Paul to become the family they want to be. They must also find a way to escape her family who is hunting Paul for kidnapping her.This is a romance novel, so yes everything ends happily, but along the way it is sad and sweet and funny.My only complaint is the title. I really hate the non-descriptive pedestrian title. The story deserved better.

It made me misty eyedThis one broke my heart as much as lifted it. It was a beautifully told story and the characters and story line fit the personalities presented so far. Beautifully done

I really think Lynsay Sands is getting back in the swing of things with her latest, The Lady is Vamp. I'll be honest and admit the last few didn't spark my interest like the first few in the series and I was starting to get a little worried. Well, let me tell you Ms. Sands brought it back and in a big way. The characters were highly enjoyable and the story line brought a sense of 'reality' to the fantasy land of vampires.What wouldn't we do to ensure the survival of our children?Paul Jones is in that exact dilemma. While working at Argeneau Enterprises he's introduce to the world of the immortal. They don't get sick and live forever. When he first finds out it's nothing more than scientific curiosity that gets sparked but when his daughter is diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor he knows what he has to do. Even if that means forcing someone to change his daugher.Jeanne Louise doesn't know what to expect when she wakes chained to a bed, but it sure wasn't being greeted by a man that she can't read. And those of you familiar with the Argeneau clan know what that means. YEP! It's life mate-time. But Jeanne Louise has more than just being kidnapped to deal with. Paul is a widower which leaves her in the challenging position of competed against a ghost in the love department, not to mention that pesky rule about only being allowed to turn one human in her lifetime. Knowing Paul will never agree to give up his daughter, Jeanne Louise has to come up with a solution and FAST. The enforcers know that she's been kidnapped and they aren't taking too nicely to the fact that a mortal has taken one of their own. Make man fall in loveSave daughterOutrun enforcersSounds easy enough...............right?I greatly enjoyed The Lady is a Vamp. I know a lot of hardcore romance readers are put-off by children in books, but I found Livy's character adorable and endearing. Jeanne Louise has spent the last 100 years without a 'real' family so I think an insta-famly of Livy and Paul make her happily ever after that much better :) If you're looking to indulgence yourself with some sweet and sexy check it out.*Even if you haven't read the previous installments in the Argeneau series I feel that you can still enjoy The Lady is Vamp. There are appearances of characters and family members from previous books, but nothing so involved that you'll find yourself lost.

I am a huge fan of this series, and was a bit disappointed with the last book, Christian's story. This one was much, much better. I was looking forward to learning more about Jeanne Louise. Leaving work one morning, Jeanne Louise, is kidnapped my a mortal. When she wakes up she finds herself chained to the bed by a very handsome mortal, Paul, whom she cannot read or control. Knowing this she suspects he is her life mate. She also learns the reason for the kidnapping. He needs her to save the life of his five year old daughter, Livie. Livie has a brain tumor and is not expected to live much longer. Paul wants Jeanne Louise to turn Livie and save her life.Jeanne Louise decides to cooperate and help where she can. She voluntarily stays with Paul and Livie and soon finds herself loving both of them. And trust me when I say you too will fall in love with little Livie. She is a precious child, that just tugs at your heartstrings.But the Enforcers have found the house and she knows they will kill Paul for kidnapping her. So they head out of town, running from the Enforcers.When the Enforcers finally catch up to them, things go from bad to worse in a heartbeat. All the plans Jeanne Louise and Paul have made are for naught.The end of this book was so wrought with emotion I didn't know wether to cry, laugh, or just simply scream at the characters in the book. Keep your tissues handy, you'll need them.I also enjoyed seeing most of the characters from past books show up and the end. A sort of immortal family reunion. It was great.The one downside, is that there seemed to be areas of the first half of the book where scenes, thoughts and plans are repeated, over and over and over again. To the point that I started to just skip over them. I don't know if it was done as filler to stretch the book or if it was an oversight of editing. But overall I loved this one.If you are a fan of Lynsay Sands, of just a fan of vampires, you'll love this book.

Posted on Romancing the Book's blogReviewed by PattiReview Copy Provided by the PublisherThe Argeneau series has been one of my favorites for a long time. I love the way Lynsay Sands characters interact with each other. In every book there are references or glimpses of characters from stories I’ve read before. Old favorites popping up always make me smile. Every time I read one of these stories I know I am going to go on a journey. I laugh, smile, sigh, cry, and sometimes get angry or even nervous. There are so many different personalities, some so incredibly endearing that you know they just have to get their happy ending or you will scream to the really obnoxious ones that you can’t believe anyone would even tolerate long enough to give them a chance. Paul was such a great guy, how can you not love a guy that would do anything to save his dying daughter? Jeanne Louise is such a sweet, loving woman all I wanted was for her to get everything she wanted. Livy is such a darling little girl it was heartbreaking to read her suffering. I wanted to scan through the book to make sure everyone gets their happy ending but I didn’t want to miss anything so I had to force myself to slow down. I kept thinking I knew what would happen and then I would not be so sure. If you follow the Argeneau’s like I do you will want to read this one. If you like romance and vampires I would definitely recommend you give this a try.

I am a fan of the Argeneau series and certainly enjoy following the search for love for each member. A kidnapped Argeneau is a rare thing but it can happy to the best of them at the hands of a clever scientist. Not the normal path to love but it gets there in the end. One can never say Lynsay Sands is formulaic in the method her characters meet up in even if the sex scenes seem a little bit.This was not my favourite of the series but nor was it my least favourite. It dragged in places and Jeanne Louise is not the most sympathetic of protagonists. I felt there was some intent to make her appear to be similar to Marguerite in temperament but she is not as strong a character. The plot explored the length a father would go for the love of his child which echoes Marguerite's relationship to her children.The book was readable and gave to opportunity to revisit old favourite characters while giving a character who had been much on the periphery in the past her chance in the limelight. Not everyone is a superstar and that is the case with Jeanne Louise. I would recommend reading this book more to fill in back story than for Jeanne Louise's story but I would still recommend it.

This book was about Paul finding a cure for his daughter, Livy. By kidnapping Jeanne Louise, which he knew she was an immortal. He wanted his daughter to be turned because she has a cancer and was dying slowly. The poor man didn't want to lose his daughter too and he lost his wife (the love of his life) couple months ago and couldn't bear to watch his daughter to wither away and die. But things turned to a different plan or way. Jeanie found out Paul was her Life Mate. It was beautiful book. I adored it really. It was pure love and such a sadness and complete hope :). What I love the most was, the love he has for Jeanie from the start when his wife was even alive. He noticed Jeanie.. I love Paul. :DThe first and only book of an Aregeneau Novel that I cried or felt such a sadness for the couple. I hope they will live forever and don't lose any of their loved ones. I don't know but I think Justin Bricker found his Life Mate. I can't be sure. But It sure does look it. I hope she is but I think we'll have to wait till he gets a book and I don't want to wait that long :D!