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Legend has it that Armand Argeneau is a killer in the bedroom . . .
But with all three of his late wives meeting unfortunate and untimely ends, is this sexy immortal a lover or a murderer? That's what Eshe d'Aureus intends to find out. As an enforcer, it's her job to bring rogue vampires to justice, even if the rogue in question makes her blood race red hot.
Armand knew she was trouble the moment Eshe roared into town on her motorcycle, clad in tight black leather. She claims she's hiding from dangerous fiends, though he suspects something more. But after three wives who've all had trouble remaining, well, undead, Armand is reluctant to open his heart again. Then strange accidents start to happen, each deadlier than the last, and Armand realizes he may not have much time to prove he's a lover, not a slayer.
Lynsay Sands is the nationally bestselling author of the Argeneau/Rogue Hunter vampire series, as well as numerous historicals and anthologies. She’s been writing stories since grade school and considers herself incredibly lucky to be able to make a career out of it. Her hope is that readers can get away from their everyday stress through her stories, and if there are occasional uncontrollable fits of laughter, that’s just a big bonus.
Lynsay's books are read in more than twelve countries and have been translated into at least six languages. She's been a nominee for both the Romantic Times Best Historical Romance Award and the Romantic Times Best Paranormal Romance Award, was nominated and placed three times in the RIO (Reviewers International Organization) Awards of Excellence, and has several books on All About Romance's Favorite Funnies list.
Author biography courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers
jopmav
Posted Sat May 15 00:00:00 EDT 2010
Born to Bite is the 13th book in the Argeneau series by Lynsay Sands. This book takes place immediately after the Rouge Hunter with (I think) part of them coinciding.
Eshe, one of the Enforcers for the council, is sent to investigate Armand Argeneau in the deaths of his previous wives as well as the death of his son's wife. Armand is told by his brother Lucian that Eshe is in need of protection as a way to get Eshe in the door. While Eshe begins her investigation she discovers that there are many who care for Armand, including the town-folk where he lives, the families of his deceased wives and his second (Cedrick).
Born to Bite is not exactly the typical Argeneau novel, Eshe and Armand are already both immortal and have both previously had a life mate. There is no adjustment to learning about the immortals and the possibility of lifemates. Rather this book focus on discovering a mystery that has plagued Armand Argeneau for many years. I really enjoyed this addition to the series, getting the chance to get to know Eshe and Armand was a treat!
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Posted Wed Jan 12 00:00:00 EST 2011
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I'm getting really bored with Lynsay Sands and this series. The story is always the same, only with different characters and occasionally, a different setting. But there is always the inevitable staking with which the lover will revive them with plenty of blood, blah blah blah. Always the same, never changing. And the predictibility is just ridiculous. I'm ready for something new and exciting, which thankfully I have found in other authors. If you've read one argeneau novel, then you have read them all. Don't waste your time or money.
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Posted Thu Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2010
Exactly what you would expect from Lynsay Sands. Funny, Sexy and thrilling to read. I could not put the book down and the way she discribes their first tast of food again would make you think that Lynsay is a vampire herself. Great book and series.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Nothing better than resolving cliffhangers in a very satisfying way. And needless to say, Ms. Sands accomplished that easily.
As always, I thoroughly enjoyed Lynsay's latest. The chemistry between the H/H was fabulous and kept me reading way, way passed my bedtime. Absolutely loved it.
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Posted Tue Sep 07 00:00:00 EDT 2010
Let me begin by saying I love this series and I did like this book, however, Armand and Esche really did not have the sizzle of the couples in the previous books. I agree with the reviewer who said everything between them was "accepted and expected". Armand does at first try to send Esche away to protect her from the fate of his wives but he doesn't try very hard or for very long so no real sexual tension gets built up. Having said this, I am glad the mystery that left me hanging in the previous novel was cleard up and even though I thought I had it figured out early on, there was a twist I didn't expect. I still remain a fan of the series and will jump on the next novel.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Vampire Armand Argeneau is stunned when his lifemate and two other women close to him all died mysteriously accidental. The Council sends undercover Enforcer Eshe d'Aureus to investigate the farmer as the brass wonders if Armand is a spousal serial killer. His brother Lucien enables Eshe to get onto Armand's farm as he tells his sibling that she is hiding from Leonius Livius the second who wants her dead.
As she investigates her host, she and Armand are shocked to realize they are life mates. Neither is pleased with this revelation as she fears she loves a psychopathic murderer and he fears the three women he cherished were murdered by an unknown adversary who probably will make his fourth female he holds dearly the next target. When the incidents begin, Eshe wants to believe a third party is causing them, but she still has niggling doubts about her beloved as all evidence seems to point to him yet everyone who knows him including his in-laws think the world of him.
The latest Argeneau urban fantasy (see Bite Me if You Can, Love Bites and A Quick Bite) is a terrific atypical entry in which the story line is more of a super investigative thriller rather than the vampire romance though the latter is a key secondary subplot. The story line is fast-paced and contains amusing interludes especially when Eshe drives Lucien crazy. Series fans will relish this wonderful tale while newcomers will also appreciate the vampiric whodunit.
Harriet Klausner
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Posted Sat Sep 18 00:00:00 EDT 2010
One of the reasons why I love reading Lynsay Sands is because her novels always have a great sense of humor and make me lol. This book has no humor at all. Too bad Lynsay lovers. This is her worst effort.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This is a GREAT series! I can't wait for the next installment!!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I love the way lynsay sands puts her plots together. Well read, easy to follow, another series I can not get enough of. I can not see how I missed any of her books.
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Posted Tue Jan 07 00:00:00 EST 2014
Armand seemed to be plagued with the worst luck in the women department. Losing 3 wives and a daughter-in-law, he finally decided,
even before his son list his wife, to stay away from family members, but especially the female's. This of course led to a very lonely life
and at the top of the councils suspect list. Lucian brings in Eshe to find the truth, and what results is a great mystery along with the two
discovering they are life mates.
Anonymous
Posted Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Immortals, really good looking immortals, that fall in love with mortal women. Comedy and danger come into play to make this a fast page turner or on a nook a quick page swipper.
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Posted Tue Aug 20 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Amazing series....I will be truthfully sad when I am through with the series.
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Posted Wed Jul 10 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Sands has created human characters that are far from Stoker's nightmares. There is much humour, tenderness, and a mystery plot that rides to the end.
As with the preceding novels in this series, I highly recommend the Argeneau vampire series for light, and yet, some semi-serious reading entertainment.
-------Leonard
Anonymous
Posted Sat Jul 06 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Played with the ring
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Posted Mon Apr 15 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Hello?
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Posted Sat Dec 29 00:00:00 EST 2012
I really do enjoy this series. Note that you should read them in order. I started on 15 and then grabbed the first book on my nook at a discount. After reading book one I couldnt put it down. Born to Bite has been my favorite with action and drama. I even shed a tear at the end a true sign of a good book.
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Posted Tue Nov 20 00:00:00 EST 2012
awesome books
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Keeping true to the series Lynsay delivers yet again.
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Posted Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012
Love it! you will like this book in the series
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Posted Fri May 04 00:00:00 EDT 2012
Anyine whi strting to the read the series will enjoy this book since its giving answers to the pervious book...thats lynsay sands style in a way leave yiu hanging till yiu buy the next book to explain how and why its fun and entertaining...if you dont like well thats to bad...
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But with all three of his late wives meeting unfortunate and untimely ends, is this sexy immortal a lover or a murderer? That's what Eshe d'Aureus intends to find out. As an enforcer, it's her job to bring rogue vampires to justice, even if the rogue in question makes her blood race red hot.
Armand knew she was trouble the moment Eshe roared into town on her motorcycle, clad ...