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Love Bites (Argeneau Vampires, Bk 2)
Love Bites - Argeneau Vampires, Bk 2
Author: Lynsay Sands
Etienne Argeneau's three hundred years of bachelorhood are at an end. He can only "turn" one human in his lifetime, and most of his kind reserved that power for creating a life mate. He has to save Rachel Garrett. He doesn't know her very well, but the beautiful coroner had saved his life. To save hers he would make her immortal. Rachel Garrett ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780505525536
ISBN-10: 0505525534
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 384
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  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 617 ratings
Publisher: Love Spell
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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CheriePie avatar reviewed Love Bites (Argeneau Vampires, Bk 2) on + 149 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 12
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.
reviewed Love Bites (Argeneau Vampires, Bk 2) on + 83 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
A prequel of sorts to Sands's paranormal comedy, Single White Vampire, this lightweight romantic romp shoots for the easy laugh and often misses. The allure of vampires lies in their strength and seeming invulnerability, but Etienne Argeneau, this book's bloodsucking hero, is curiously incompetent when it comes to dispatching a crazed mortal named Pudge who's intent on lopping his head off. Twice, Pudge manages to injure Etienne to the point where he ends up in the morgue under coroner Rachel Garrett's care. But when Rachel gets in the way of attempt number three, Etienne rescues her in the only way he knows how-by turning her into a vampire. The story moves from mildly amusing to ridiculous when Rachel, in denial, insists that she's merely having a "wet dream" involving a sexy man who thinks he's a vampire. There's little tension between Etienne and Rachel, sexual or otherwise. Instead, Sands stretches the plot with conflicts stemming from minor misunderstandings. Her attempts at hip dialogue also fall flat (at one point, a 200-year-old vampire compliments Rachel by saying, "You're a happening chick, dudette!"). Those who enjoyed Sands's previous paranormal comedy of errors may eke a little enjoyment from these pages, but this isn't something vampire fans will want to sink their teeth into.
alishiaz avatar reviewed Love Bites (Argeneau Vampires, Bk 2) on + 60 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
this is the 2nd book in the Argueneau series. This is about the 3rd youngest son, Etianne, of Marguerite. I thought it was good. I like the way the author has created the vampires in this series so far. They are human for the most part and I find it very interesting. I liked the characters and how they had a hard time decided if the other one was in love with them or not. I recommend this book if you like vampire love stories that aren't full of killing. It also have a good epilogue that has be excited to read the third and forth book.
reviewed Love Bites (Argeneau Vampires, Bk 2) on + 34 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Fantastic! This book was even better than Single White Vampire, and better written. Two thumbs up!
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Helpful Score: 2
Another fun, light vamp romance..quick read.
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froot avatar reviewed Love Bites (Argeneau Vampires, Bk 2) on + 178 more book reviews
Great light read. This went fast too. A sweet love story in the second book of this series. Etienne Argeneau is a vampire with a crazed stalker. He ends up dead a couple of times in the morgue from this lunatic. Rachel is the girl on the nightshift who ends up dead herself when she tries to save Etienne's corpse from being beheaded by the fruitloop. When Etienne wakes he is so stricken by her efforts he turns Rachel to save her using his only chance to make a life mate. This was more romantic than hot and steamy, but I enjoyed it.
reviewed Love Bites (Argeneau Vampires, Bk 2) on + 21 more book reviews
Lynsay Sands write a great story!
sonnet avatar reviewed Love Bites (Argeneau Vampires, Bk 2) on + 26 more book reviews
The first book that I ever read in the Argeneau series by Lynsay Sands. It got me hooked on not only the Argeneau's but all the other books the author has written.
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Excellent book. Loved all the characters. There wasn't a dull moment in any part of this story. This was my first Lynsay Sands book and now I'm totally addicted.
reviewed Love Bites (Argeneau Vampires, Bk 2) on + 25 more book reviews
although a little predictable, this was a fun read.
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I love the vampire series


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