The Lady Is a Vamp: An Argeneau Novel

In my opinion all of the Argeneau books are good in their own way.I never tire of reading them. They keep me occupied from start to finish,my only problem is that I can never get enough of anything to read.

the book was really disappointing to me, it was almost as if Lynsay Sands had written too many Argeneau novels and now she's running out of creative things to write about.In my opinion the last two Argeneau novels were missing her usual magic that would normally have me on the edge of my seat, and frankly I was pissed that I had wasted money buying the book.....

Finally, Jeanne Louise's story. This one is fun from the from the "kidnapping" to the escape from the family. I loved the little girl in this book and the mortal characters were very strong and believable. Great book if you love this family.

After having read the Twilight series I was disappointed with this story. Not that I expected it to be as good, but I it was very predictable and I just couldn't get into it by more than a few chapters. I already felt that I knew what was going to happen.

This book was one of my favorite's for the series. It had a different twist to it with the main character having to make a tough choice to help a sick little girl. I love how all the stories in the series are differnt and this one had a heartfelt backstory to it. Great read, great author.

I loved this book so much I read it twice Robert is one of my favorite characters. The little missadventures made me laugh out loud. I hope that one day I will get a punishing kiss so funny this book was a wonderfully escape from the stress of everyday life.

This is my second Lyndsay Sands book and probably my last. While I think the premise of the book probably could have been worked in to a good story, it was not. Several reasons why in my opinion. First the heroine was incredibly naïve or just plain stupid to have gotten herself into such a situation in the beginning of the book. The hero.....well, I rather like him but he also seemed to lack a bit of good sense. Not exactly my cup of tea.

The most glaring problem to me as an avid reader of historical romance was that these characters neither acted nor spoke or any way seemed real to the time period. The heroine's "ruin" seemed but a blip on the radar to her, her sisters and her brothers. The language was too modern, the conversations and attitudes way ahead of the time.

While I will probably not, as I said, buy another Sands book I think perhaps her books are geared to a younger audience, who while liking the setting of a past era but don't really like the constraints and morals of the day. If you are Lyndsay Sands lover, you will probably enjoy the book. If you are not and enjoy historical romance with at least a passing nod to the real day to day life of a past era, skip this book. You will probably be disappointed.

This book has it all wrapped into one! Its sweet, sexy, funny, edgy and thrilling. There were even a few moments where my heart ached. It is a great addition to the Lynsay Sands series and makes you want more. I definitely recommend it!

more, more, more of the same family pleaaassssee- more is never enough. Ever since Stephanie Meyers, vampire love stories has become an obession. I have read all of the '1st' ones and cant get enough

The author of this book failed to keep my interest at all because she has obviously never researched the era in which this book was set. Even the most cursory reading of Georgette Heyer would have shown her that they didn't use words like passel for group, cuss for curse, etc. and the leading woman (I hesitate to call her a lady or a heroine) was incredibly stupid! Besides which her family was also incredibly stupid! There is such a thing as naivete (read Laura London) but that is different than being stupid! In the first place she is given "dirty" books to read by a perfect stranger and no one objects. Then she sneaks out, is drugged and must be rescued by the hero. Oh and by the way apparently she is wearing a transparent gown on a cold night, and the hero doesn't even bother to cover her up! What a gentleman! the very next time she is out of the house, she allows herself to be led away from the ball into a very secluded place where she in danger of being compromised, again the hero rescues her! the third time she allows herself to be taken away from her family alone with a man and again someone tries to grab her! Wouldn't you think that she just might have concluded that someone meant her harm? And been careful, and wouldn't her sisters have been with her in all of these places to prevent just this kind of adventure? I thought a girl's reputation was important and needed to be kept spotless. The only person in the book who behaved with any integrity at all was the hero and he had his moments!I quit reading when she asked another man to kiss her with more roughly, so she could "compare"! I was so frustrated with this book, I began to edit it with a red pen! but I just got angrier and angrier with the author and the editor and the publisher for pushing this kind of tripe! I have to go back years to get a good book! I have wasted so much money on books that sounded good on the back cover and then were ruined by stupid writing!

I love regency romance novels but this one is ridiculous. The storyline makes no sense and the heroine is a flight, impetuous mess. The poor hero is just a sap. Lisa's behavior - the hugging, the casual non-regency manner in which she speaks, is so obviously unbelievable for a Regency-era upper class woman. A waste of money - a huge disappointment.

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 love
Save daughter
Outrun enforcers
Sounds 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.

First I must say I have adored Lyndsay Sands' books for some time now, but I have been disappointed with this series. The first two books, I was able to suspend disbelief as the characters were fun and engaging and the plot entertaining. This last book, however, the heroine is an idiot. I'm sorry, she is. I just found myself rolling my eyes at everything from her flawed reasoning to her lack of sense. And Robert was little better. I found it very hard to believe the explanation given as to why he didn't wish to marry. It was too convenient, an artifice to manipulate the plot and an obvious one (as was most of the happenings in this story). The historical inaccuracies were overlookable to a point, butthe more I read, the more ridiculous and unbelieble it got, and by the end I was reading just to mock because it was THAT bad. The villan was unbelievable and overdone (though his death was entertaining. Stupid, and unlikely given how bright he had been to that point, but entertaining).

Plotwise, it's predictable. Boringly so. I'd have to say this is Ms. Sands' weakest novel to date, lacking believeable, lovable characters and having a ridiculous and overdone plot which was mostly implausible. There was little humor, little spark between the hero and heroine... In all honesty, the best written character in this book is Lisa's maid, Bet.

I think Ms. Sands should spend more time writing her sexy Vampires and stay out of Victorian England. She just doesn't have the gift to write it well. This book won't make it to my shelf. It's going in the circular file under my desk.

This book has gotten me back into the Argeneau stories again. After the last book, I was a little hesitant to dive into another one, but I'm glad I did. This book definitely didn't follow the typical storyline.

Jeanne Louise is a researcher at Argeneau Enterprises and she's so obsessed with her work that she barely notices anything around her. It's this trait that gets her in trouble on her way home. She is startled to find someone else in her car and then gets knocked out. Upon waking, it's clear that she's in a bit of trouble. She can't control her captor and he seems determined to keep her under his control.

Paul is acting out of desperation. He also works for Argeneau Enterprises but had to take a leave of absence after her daughter was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Knowing that turning her might be the only way she can survive, he concocts a plan to kidnap Jeanne Louise. Things quickly spiral out of control. There's car chases, lots of steamy attraction, and oodles of secrets. What begins as a "simple" kidnapping ends up possibly changing Paul's future.

You can probably predict that this ends with a HEA, but there are some surprises along the way. Who knew that you could bargain with Lucien? Who knew that kids could even be turned? I learned a bunch that I hope gets brought up in the future books. I'm looking forward to seeing some of the enforcers find their mates...

Don't you just hate it when a weak character completely wrecks a book? I don't just mean any old book--I mean a book that is, with the exclusion of this insipid character, really quite good. I'm quite surprised this happened, as I was reading a Lynsay Sands book at the time.

Now, I've read several Lynsay Sands before. But they were all vampire novels. Lynsay Sands the regency romance novelist was new to me. I figured she'd be brilliant.

I figured wrong.

In The Husband Hunt, Lisa Madison has loved Robert Langley for what feels like forever. Much to her dismay, the gentleman persists in seeing her only as a little sister. After Robert rescues Lisa from a rather sinister scrape, with tensions running high, he tells Lisa he'd wish she'd stop loving him. So Lisa does. Too bad Robert finally sees her as a woman. What's a man to do?

Great premise, if you ask me.

My main issue with Lisa is that she's...well...a twit. Seriously. She has little wit beneath that blonde hair. The first scene in the book has Lisa furtively darting across Town, sneaking into an unmarked carriage, all just to visit one Mrs Morgan. Why did it not occur to our fair heroine that if she has to sneak around to visit this woman, then she probably shouldn't be visiting her at all? This point is brought home when we discover Mrs Morgan in fact runs a brothel.

Next incident: after poor Robert rescues Lisa from the big bad brothel lady, he seats her on his lap in his carriage. She comments that his legs are bony. Unsurprisingly, he replies that it's not his leg. Lisa is most curious; has he something in his pocket? She then demands that he show her what it is.

Okay, I will allow that she is, at this point, doped up on laudanum, and probably some other opiates, but still, really? Even the protected little darlings realise a man's naughty parts lie at their groin.

Final incident (that I care to discuss): one of her suitors, Findlay, has kissed her in a soft, gentlemanly manner. Robert then kisses her to punish her, which, of course, turns into something just a little bit more. As she heads back to the ballroom, Findlay comes to fetch her for their dance. He can tell instantly that Robert has kissed her. Lisa proceeds to babble the entire tale to Findlay. Yes, because we always tell acquaintances that the man who sees you like a child insulted you, so you slapped him, and then you slapped him again, and then he kissed you to punish you. Because we're always honest with gentlemen we barely know.

That's not the worst of it. Lisa then goes on to urge Findlay to give her a `punishing kiss'; she cannot tell whether she likes Findlay's kisses as she does Robert's, as they were of a different calibre, so she simply must have Findlay kiss her in a like manner to judge the difference.

What. An. Idiot.

That's just asking to be hurt. Naturally, Findlay's kiss is unpleasant, if not downright awful, bordering on painful, and all I can say is: love, you brought it on yourself.

I have no sympathy for this character, and as such, this story does not work for me. A shame, really. I quite liked the premise.

I was so hoping to like this book! It sounded so good from the description--being in love with a man who doesn't love you and when you try to find someone else, low and behold your unrequited love...loves you back! Honestly, this book had all of the most amazing aspects I love about a good romance but sadly, The Husband Hunt was a huge disappointment.

Instead of being charming, Lisa Madison was a spoiled, ridiculous, and annoying character who I didn't care for at all. As you can tell from the summary, she intends to make Robert Langley her husband but when it continues to rebuff her as he has for years, Lisa decides to find someone else for her. So then begins the husband hunt that the title refers to. And just when I think she's going to be smart and strong, Lisa gets herself into the worst situation possible because she was too stubborn to listen to her sisters; she's always right after all. Now, this situation could have gone terribly, terribly wrong but instead, Robert Langley comes to the rescue. Here Lisa forgets that she's going to move on from him and decides to spend the rest of the novel (about 80%) trying to seduce Robert. Basically, this entire novel was annoying. I read it within hours because I always hoped that something good would come from it.

However, I do plan on reading the first two books of this series because I feel as though Lisa's sisters will be a lot more level headed, stronger, and well, less annoying then her. Lynsay Sands writing was fun and light and I think if the characters were lovable, I would love her books. But the writing wasn't enough to say this book for me though.

Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasy.

THE LADY IS A VAMP and I got off to a rocky start. Sands's vampires experience the ennui of ages by losing appetites; food, sex, the passions of life start to fade away. Finding their intended life mate brings all of those senses back on line.

When Jeanne Louise wakes up wrapped in chains with a strange man offering her food and water, my initial reaction was to assume that she was either insanely powerful or just plain addled when she had no normal fight or flight reactions to the situation. As the life mate signs start piling up, however, it is clear that her captor only poses a threat to her heart, not her health. Both characters soon begin to ignore the entire kidnapping scenario, and that's where the awkwardness kicked into high gear. Let's have a picnic (with a chain on your ankle). Daughter, eat your sandwich (with secret, mind-control help from Jeanne Louise). THE LADY IS A VAMP is a traditional romance told through the lens of Jeanne Louise's powers, but that paranormal gloss wasn't enough to get me interested in these particular tropes. Jeanne Louise isn't really a prisoner, her secretive altruistic actions with Lily are a clear bid for a later "big misunderstanding" that never emerges, and while Lily's illness provides the catalyst for Paul and Jeanne Louise's enforced proximity, plotting a romance around a terminally ill child is too complex of an issue for me to comfortably ignore whenever Lilly is out of the room (or in the backseat).

I would have liked the elements of Jeanne Louise's alien nature better if the author had left it up to me to decide whether she was used her powers in a responsible fashion. Every instance where Jeanne Louise uses her mind control powers, Sands is in a hurry to point out that no one's free will was "really" impacted. Lily needed to eat that sandwich, a lover doesn't mind a nudge in the right direction, and those men Jeanne Louise prompted to come hit on her were going to do so anyway, honest.

This is just one of many instances where plot and character points are spelled out so explicitly they lost all appeal. The first half of the book drags on and on with mundane day to day activities as the initial "kidnapping" is completely ignored by both Paul and Jeanne Louise. We know Jeanne Louise's plans because she repeats them over and over, and if it weren't for some good old fashioned REBECA-style "don't ask, don't tell", these characters could have been at happily-ever-after by chapter three. After the slow beginning, there was a brief high point with enjoyable sex scenes and an unexpected plot twist, but those bright spots were soon buried under the avalanche of the next problem Jean Lousie and Paul start dancing around. The only thing more boring for an immortal than watching a mortal die day by day has to be reading through all the potential household accidents that could kill one.

Despite a solid romantic foundation, THE LADY IS A VAMP annoyed me on multiple levels. Boomer, Shih Tzu Harbinger of Doom, was my favorite character, and the plot become infinitely more frustrating when all of the drama disappeared with some slight of the hand accounting from an outside power. Fans of the series will be happy seeing a known heroine get her happily ever after (and seeing past characters enjoying their immortality), but that wasn't enough to keep me interested.

Sexual Content: Several sex scenes.

Hoping to save someone he loves, Paul Jones kidnaps Jeanne Louise Argeneau to try and convince her to help him in a way only an immortal can. He thinks he's prepared, yet the one thing he never planned on was falling in love with the woman who has become much more than his captive. Jeanne Louise should be furious with Paul but she understands his motives and soon realizes that he's more than just her abductor, he's her lifemate. But lifemates or not, laws have been broken and Jeanne Louis and Paul are in a race to find a way to make things right before they're torn apart forever.

Paul has had to watch as someone he loves suffers in pain and is dying. He's aware that immortals, vampires but don't call them that, exist and hatches a plan to kidnap one in order to convince them to help. For him, his coworker and the woman he's gotten to know from a distance is his only choice. I was a little put off by how Paul got to know Jeanne Louise while watching her when she didn't notice. Though the behavior and methods were kind of disturbing, I probably would've done the same thing if I was in his position. He's a caring and devoted family man who treats Jeanne Louise with respect so I forgave him for his slightly creepy behavior in the beginning.

I had no strong feels going into this story either way for Jeanne Louise because up to this point she's played a minor role in the series. She's very understanding of Paul's situation and does everything she can to help him while hiding from the Enforcers, immortal police, who are looking for them. I can't say there's anything to her that makes her my favorite character or even heroine from this series but she kept me entertained and I was happy for her in the end. Even if I didn't think their relationship was all that spectacular.

Paul and Jeanne Louise are lifemates, or destined mates. Relationships between lifemates come on fast and intense. Their relationship progressed really quickly but I wouldn't call it intense. They had a lot in common and they should have made a great pair but that connection never seemed to happen.

This book has a darker story than previous Argeneau books. The humor that there was and the uniquely Argeneau wackiness doesn't ever really shine through the dark cloud hanging over Paul and Jeanne Louise. The story wasn't bad, it was actually interesting and different but it just didn't feel right for this series. With the exception of Born To Bite and Hungry For You, this series just isn't as good as it was pre-Rogue Hunter and I'm not sure how much longer I'll stay with it.

A good story with a different type of story line. That is something that I like about this author, she has a variety of ways that her characters meet. The Argeneau family has many members to it, so of course there are many opportunities to try the different ways that Immortals and mortals struggle to be together.
I like the books I read to have a happy ever after and this one does. Of course that doesn't guarantee that it will be easy and that sacrifices will have to be made. I liked all the MC's including Paul's sweet daughter, Livy. Even Livy's dog, Boomer added to the story. The cavalry will show up in time to help of course. That would be the other members of the Argeneau family.
My only comment on the down side would be that at one point the story dragged a little when it came to the angst about Jeanne Louise possibly losing her life mate. I understand the feelings about that had to be developed and felt but it also seemed to be repeated a bit more than I would have liked at that one point. Not a biggy just an opinion, all mine of course.

The Lady is a Vamp is Jeanne Louise's story =)
Just when I thought that the series was stuck on a downhill slide, Sands comes out with a new story line that breaks my heart.

Paul is a widower of 2 years left taking care of his 5 year old daughter. Just when Paul is trying to get him and his daughter back to a happy life, Olivia gets sick. So sick she is dying. In his desperation to save his daughter's life Paul kidnaps Jeanne Louise. Working at Argeneau he knows about immortals, so he's convinced that if Jeanne Louise turns his daughter she will survive and he won't lose her as well.

Jeanne Louise has the most difficult decision to make now. Save the little girl who has stolen her heart or turn her life mate, the man she has waited a century for.

When Jeanne Louise Argeneau leaves work and gets into her car, the last thing she expects is to be drugged and kidnapped by a good-looking mortal; however, that is exactly what happens. Needless-to-say, Jeanne Louise is upset at first, but that feeling changes to one of curiousness. Jeanne Louise is unable to read her captor's mind or control him. That is one of the clues of a possible life mate. To learn whether he is her life mate or not would take a few days, so she decides not to try escaping just yet.

Paul Jones works at Argeneau Enterprises. To do his job, the fact that vampires existed was revealed. But Paul was not told everything about his immortal employers. (Such as they are able to read minds and control mortals.) Paul does not wish to cause harm to anyone, but he is in desperate need of a vampire's help. His five-year-old daughter, Olivia, is dying of cancer. Livy means everything to him. Paul wants Jeanne Louise to make Livy an immortal and teach her how to survive. Falling in love with Jeanne Louise comes as a surprise. Now the immortal world's answer to law enforcement is hunting them. Paul and Jeanne Louise are trying to evade them until they can decide what to do.

*** THREE STARS! There is no real danger this time around and the story is predictable, but I believe it is still a good addition to the series and worth your time to read. There are a few cameos from characters of previous titles, but this remains a stand-alone story. If you want a vampire story of a dark variety, go elsewhere. This tale is pretty light and better suited to those wanting to simply relax with a romance. ***

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

A number of appropriate suitors may be pursing Lisa Madison but she has eyes for only one man, Robert Langley. Robert unfortunately is as blind to her affection for him, as he is stupid. Robert only says he sees her as a childhood friend not a woman.

Lisa tries everything including taking advice from the wrong source that leads to a path on the verge of ruination to gain Robert's attention. When Lisa steps out of her comfort zone, she puts her foot right into a pickle of a situation. Robert may not want her but someone certainly does and the way things keep happening it appears this "suitor" is not after her love and affection but complete destruction. The brilliant plan to keep her safe that great minds devised is for Robert to watch out for Lisa every moment of the day and keep her safe. Ah but a tangled web your friends weave for you when they have decided they know what is best for you.

Even though Robert still refuses to acknowledge his feelings for her, he has an overwhelming desire that he cannot explain to take her in his arms and kiss her senseless. Robert convinces himself it is lust he feels for Lisa not love. However, if any other man dare touch her, he will be forced to change his mind. Keeping perpetual in motion Lisa safe, is un-nerving for a man always in control and especially for Robert because he has such conflicted feelings for her. Both of them chase, divert, and run from one another to the point no one can figure out who is compromising whom in this game of love me, love me not.

Lynsay Sands has written the perfect addition to this series with a wonderful and exciting story that keeps the reader absorbed to the final word. Love may not be blind but sometimes men are not the brightest romantic bulbs. Ms. Sands shows how a woman can turn everything back around to her favor.

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.

The seventeenth entry in the Argeneau series is a delightful and romantic tale.

Jeanne Louise Argeneau is a 102 year old immortal. She's entering the phase in life where food starts to lose its taste and sex becomes something less than what it has been before. Her life is turned upside down when she is kidnapped by Paul Jones and finds herself instantly attracted to him.

Paul Jones wants nothing more than to save his daughter's life. Livy has been diagnosed with brain cancer and has only a little bit longer to live. Through his work at Argeneau Industries in R & D, Paul has been let in on some of the immortal's secrets. He knows the only way to save Livy is to have her turned immortal and Jeanne Louise is the woman he picks to help him.

I loved this couple. Jeanne Louise isn't terribly upset when kidnapped once she figures out what Paul really wants. She is understanding and moved by the lengths Paul is willing to go to save his daughter. They are attracted to each other and find that there is more happening between them than either one suspected.

There is a high level of emotion in the story. Paul's feelings for his daughter and about the loss of his wife several years prior to the story make him a very sympathetic and endearing character. Jeanne Louise's affection for Livy makes her a likable character too.

There isn't any huge mystery or action to the story, but the story doesn't drag or feel slow. It's the romance between Paul and Jeanne Louise and the making of their family with Livy that is the heart of the story. The reader gets to see many familiar Argeneau faces and learn more about a few of the characters from previous books.

The writing is what one expects from a Lynsay Sand's novel. I like that although this series is long, it doesn't feel stale or repetitive. Also, each book can stand on its own and the reader would understand about the family and world.

Reviewed by Carrie

Originally published on The Season website (theseasonforromance dot com)

Reviewed by Francesca & posted at Under the Covers Book Blog

There is one thing I've come to expect when picking up one of the Argeneau books, that is a cute story with a little bit of mystery and an entertaining light read. This was exactly that. Somewhere in the middle of this series I felt as if it had lost some of its charm but I really liked the last book and now this one was also another great one! Right back on track!

Paul Jones is a human who works for Argeneau Enterprises. He is privileged to the information of what they are due to the nature of his job in research. But he flies under the radar. That is until his daughter is sick and with no hope of recovery. He makes the risky decision of kidnapping an Argeneau and make her change his daughter.

When choosing, of course he chooses the one woman who had appealed to him for years. He used to watch her from afar, he knew so much about her. Subconsciously he chose her because of his attraction.

Jeanne Louise Argeneau has a lot on her plate. Finding her life mate, him being human, being kidnapped by him, having to turn his daughter, running away from her family who wants to free her from the evil kidnapper.

I always enjoy the stories in this series where the lifemates that are human often times are older, because of course after the change they go back to their mid twenties. The connection between Jean Louise and Paul was slow and steady, and every so often we got glimpses of the attraction that had been there before on Paul's side.

Of course there's a twist closer to the end and I was about to get mad when I didn't see a solution (or volunteer) but things worked out perfectly, even better than I was hoping for.

Paul's daughter is also very sweet and a great addition to their dynamics. Not a lot of the Argeneau family members in this one, only towards the end.

I'm looking forward to see what's next in this series!

*ARC provided by publisher

The only reason for me to read this book was the obvious one: I needed to know what happens at the end of this series. Now, having read the other two books (`The Countess' and `The Heiress' and reviewed them here and here), I knew what to expect and surprisingly enough, that didn't bother me much. I was ready for this one and I was thrilled that it took place two years after the other two books. Our heroine thinks herself not just older but wiser, and decides that waiting for the affections of our hero just might be in vain, so she sets out to choose a husband for herself.

And off we go on an adventure , or misadventure, with Lisa and Robert.
Reading this book was like watching a train wreck. I just couldn't avert my eyes and avoid the obvious from the plot and the identity of the villan to the stupidity of the heroine. Seriously, this chick needed for someone to knock some sence into her! Yet I kept reading it!

This is not my first time reading Lynsay Sands and even though I never read any of her Vampire books, I thought the ones I read (`The Switch' and `Love is Blind') were very good, interesting and quite entertaining. I've `The Deed' still on my TBR and one of these days will get to it.

If you're in a mood for some silliness and need a lighthearted read, this will fit the bill. It will make you laugh but the story in itself will have you cringe at times.
In the end, I recommend it only to those that have read the other two books, and if you haven't yet had a chance to read the other two, don't start with this one. You're better off getting the two that I recommended, `The Switch' and `Love is Blind'. They were short, well written with sweet romance and witty dialogue, and really fun to read.

Mel

*Copy provided by AVON publisher through Edelweiss*

The Lady is a Vamp by Lynsay Sands
Argeneau Series Book 17
Jeanne Louise Argeneau has dreamed of finding her life mate. At the young age of almost one hundred and three, she may have a very long wait ahead of her...or not. After being abducted on her way home from work and chained into a bed by a rather handsome man, she quickly realizes she can't read him. Meaning...possible life mate. Only this man only has one thing in mind for Jeanne Louise and it has nothing to do with the bed. He wants help for his five year old daughter, Livy, and he believes Jeanne Louise holds the answer.

Paul Jones is a desperate father. He can't sit back without trying to help Livy. He thinks that he has flawlessly and successfully kidnapped Jeanne Louise but he soon finds out that the immortals are not to be quickly outsmarted. Soon the three of them and Boomer, their dog, are on the run. The longer that Paul is with Jeanne Louise the more often he has to remember his mission is about Livy...not his love life. His plans come together so perfectly until a few glitches tear them apart just as fast.

This Argeneau adventures is a bit different than some. It's of a more serious nature and not as much humor as usual. But an excellent read and another great part of the Argeneau series. A cute girl and dog. Life Mates. Lucian unhappy. Marguerite...being Marguerite and a visit from several of our other friends from previous books. Christian and Caro even pop in. They were the latest life mates from Under a Vampire Moon. I personally enjoyed this book and look forward to the next couple out there in Lynsay's mind who will find love.
**Sexual situations.
**Book received through Edelweiss for review.

Can I just say this.....If you haven't read the Argeneau series, it is definitely a must! They are fun little PNR romance novels that are completely different then your normal vampire stories. The "vampires" per se are actually Atlantians who were experimented on with nanos that repair the body. The nanos are great and fix everything including sun damage but the downside is the nanos are in your blood and need more blood as they fix things as fuel, so thus they need to consume blood although they don't have to do it straight from a vein, they can just "pop a bag", so to speak. It's definitely an ingenious twist on the vampire lore. With that said, the Argeneau's are a huge family and all the stories revolve around different members. The bottom line of all these books is love and family. It doesn't matter what race you are, your family will be there for you. Honestly this is the heart of these books as well as the romance of boy meets girl with a HEA.

With all that said, The Lady is a Vamp is the story of Jeanne Louise and Paul Jones. Paul is a desperate man who knows of the vampires he works for. He's a scientist at heart and realizes he does not have the answers he needs to save his dying little girl. He decides that he needs one of the vampires to help his little girl even if it means she becomes one of them (honestly, what won't a father do for his dying daughter?)

So as you can tell from the blurb above, Paul kidnaps Jeanne Louise but she is only held captive for so long. Once Paul explains everything, the captive joins the crusade but she also wants to stick around because she thinks he might be her lifemate. The problem is, in her vamp society, you can only turn one human in your vamp life. So does she help Paul's dying daughter or turn Paul????

This book was a wonderful read. It tugs on your heartstrings throughout the book. The daughter is wonderful, Paul is wonderful and Jeanne Louise is wonderful. It will keep you guessing the entire time as you stay one step ahead of the enforcers. As aways Lynsay Sands brings you a heartwarming story with a vampire twist in the newest edition to the Angeneau series.

Posted on Romancing the Book's blog
Reviewed by Patti
Review Copy Provided by the Publisher

The 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.

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.

Originally posted at LAS Romance Reviews

Another fantastic Argeneau novel by the extremely talented Lynsay Sands!! This is the long-awaited story of Jeanne Louise, an amazingly sympathetic & understanding Argeneau vampire and I have been anxiously awaiting her story... And let me tell you, Wow! This book is well worth the wait & won't disappoint! Ms. Sands turns this into an incredibly dramatic and compelling novel with some shocking twists & turns!
Paul Jones is a loving single father, willing to take desperate measures to keep his five year old daughter, Olivia, alive. She is dying from a brain tumor & no human medicine is working for her. Olivia's life is draining away, bit by bit, every day, and Paul will do anything required to help her live.. Even if that means kidnapping a vampire. Paul is a human who works at Argeneau Enterprises & knows many of the company secrets... including the fact that several of the employees are immortal vampires.. The only way he can think of saving Olivia's life is to kidnap & convince one of the vampires to change Olivia into an immortal vampire to rid her of the tumor & keep her alive.. Easier said than done, when he ends up kidnapping Jeanne Louise, who quickly turns the tables on Paul, when she realizes that he is her destined life-mate. She falls in love with him and also with the precocious little Olivia and decides that she will do whatever is needed to help the little girl live.. However, all that comes to a crashing halt when a horrible accident occurs & all their lives are impacted greatly.
Lynsay Sands knows how to write an amazing, earth-shattering novel that will keep the reader completely enthralled, every page of the book. Will fate intervene & make this broken family whole and will Jeanne Louise end up with her fated life-mate or is she destined to spend eternity alone? Pick up this amazing novel & check it out! Lynsay Sands is one of the best paranormal romance authors out there today and "The Lady Is A Vamp" is no exception to her greatness. She knows how to rock this readers world!

I've always enjoyed the Lynsay Sands historical novels because she pulls in a large element of humor and almost silliness that makes each of her books such a fun read. The conclusion of the Maitland Sister trilogy starts on a very serious note. Our heroine, Lisa, is ready for a little freedom so agrees to meet with a friend who no one in her family approves of. With very good reason because this friend is an infamous madam who drugs Lisa to prepare her for a "suitor". With a just in time rescue by her long time love, Robert, Lisa is ready for her season to start a little more calmly. She has given up on Robert realizing that he loves her so Lisa sets out to find herself a husband. With the threat of the "suitor" hanging over her head, Robert won't let Lisa out of her sight and realizes that even though he's sworn never to marry there's just something new about Lisa that makes him look at her with new eyes.

I go back and forth on my enjoyment of this story. I liked the plot line, I loved the mystery, and I enjoyed both Robert and Lisa and their journey to find love. I did find that there were times when Lisa was just too young and naïve and it distracted me from her love story. But then I found there were other times when I thought her decisions were well thought out and had a maturity that would lead to a life full of love and happiness with Robert. Because I'm such a big fan of Lynsay Sands I've chosen to remember and enjoy the good parts and gloss over the parts I wasn't that big of a fan of. I will always pick up the next book by her and I'm sure I'll enjoy it!

Very good but this one was much more serious than the past Argeneau books. Still a great read.

Paul Jones is a mortal working at Argeneau Industries who has just kidnapped Jeanne Louise as she was leaving work. He is in research and development and used a tranquilizer to knock her out. He really means her no harm he just needs her help. His wife died a few years back from a car accident and now his 5 year old daughter is dying from a brain tumor. Paul hopes to convince Jeanne Louise to turn Livy saving her life. He is totally unaware of many of the immortals abilities and knows none of their laws.
Jeanne Louise figures out that she and Paul are life mates right are the tranquilizer wears off and she is unable to read or control him. She meets Livy reads her and finds out the child is dying and what Paul has intended. She decides then not to leave and to see if Paul will love her and willingly be her life mate. If this occurs she figures she'll turn Paul and then he can turn Livy.
From cameras in the parking garage the Argeneaus' know Jeanne has been kidnapped and send the Enforcers to find her. The three go into hiding in a nice cottage on the lake. Jeanne Louise and Paul fall in love. Livy and Jeanne Louise love each other too. They decide to become a family and hope the Council will forgive Paul's crime and let them live in peace.
I'll stop here. Let's just say that things get WAY out of control. The last third of the book is not fun and games.
Excellent read!

THE HUSBAND HUNT by Lynsay Sands is an exciting historical romance. It is book #3 in "The Madison Sisters" series but can be read as a stand alone. See, "The Countess",and "The Heiress". The continuance story of the Madison Sisters. You will fall in love with Lisa Madison, and Robert Langley.Lisa loved Robert for years from afar and is determined to make him her husband. Thus the "Husband Hunt". Robert is determined not to marry due to his parents ill fated marriage. What follows is witty banter,danger,desire,sparks fly and love blossoms until an enemy threatens to destroy both Robert and Lisa. While, not as funny as the first two in this series, it is very entertaining with a few twists and turns. Ms. Sands is wonderful with her delightful stories,that is entertaining and will have you smiling as you follow the characters you can't help but fall in love yourself. A fast paced and adventure filled story. Received for an honest review. Details can be found at Avon, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishing, the author's website and My Book Addiction and More.

'RATING: 4

HEAT RATING': MILD

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction and More

I liked The Lady is a Vamp so much better than the last bunch of Sands' Argeneau romances, there were parts which even brought a few tears to my eyes, with the leading man's terminally ill daughter and his desperate attempt to save her by kidnapping vampire Jeanne-Louise and hoping that she will turn his daughter. Both Jeanne-Louise and Paul are very likable characters and his daughter is suitably heartstring tugging, so I enjoyed the 'courtship' - of course it's a done deal for Jeanne-Louise since she can read Paul's mind, but she wants him to love her for herself and not just because being lifemates will facilitate saving his daughter. Of course there is a big speed bump on the way to the HEA, but really I was expecting something on the order of that big insurmountable obstacle that occurred two thirds in.

With Jeanne-Louise being tied family-wise into the branch of Argeneuas from the earlier books, we got to see a few past characters that haven't turned up in stories for a while so that was fun too. And since I have read every one of the I liked that Paul already knew enough about vampires that we didn't have to suffer through that 'talk' again.

So, overall another decent entry to the series.

Seventeen stories in and I still want more! Ms. Sands has a way with a story that just keeps me wanting more.
The Lady is a Vamp is Jeanne Louise's story. It is a little darker than some of the others have been with not as many laugh out loud moments. In fact she had me in tears (not the happy kind) at one or two points in the book. But oh my goodness what a read.
Immortals are rarely kidnapped what with their ability to take control of human minds but what happens if you are kidnapped by your life-mate? The one person on the planet that you can't read or control. Ooops. This is what happens to Jeanne Louise. She is so flustered by the fact that her kidnapper is her life mate she decides to stick around to see what comes of it. Paul is pushed to desperation. He works at Argeneau Enterprises and knows about Immortals. He needs one and only Jeanne Louise will do. Can they come together and what will Lucian do to Paul for kidnapping Jeanne Louise?

I think mostly I finished it because I didn't have anything else to read though. I'm glad so many people have enjoyed this book. I thought it was fluffy, simpleminded and boring. Thank god for all the sex or it would have really been a waste of time. I read to escape from everyday life and exercise my imagination. The characters in this book spend a lot of time cooking dinner, grocery shopping, getting gas, feeding and keeping track of a dog and taking care of a child. Then when they get a few minutes alone they have sex. Great, this is already my life. Except I'm not a vampire. The main characters are on the run from really not scary vampires in black SUVs. And then it all ends happily ever after. There was zero suspense because the reader knows from the very first chapter exactly how it will turn out. And of course, it does. Not the worst book I've ever read but not much of an escape either.

Jeanne Louise comes across as a whiny sixteen year old the entire book. Most of the issues in the book could have beeen resolved by her making a phone call or two and taking a stand. Instead she tries running away from her problems, because the "grown-ups" (Lucien and company)will never understand what's going on and couldn't possibly help her (eye-roll). I also disliked the fact that they couldn't figure out how to fix their own problems, or at least come to a workable compromise. The two of them gave up on each other and retreated to seperate corners until Lucien stepped in with a magic wand because he didn't like seeing his niece upset and fixed everything. Part of the point of romance is the idea of love conquering all - in this case Lucien, not love, was the binding force between these two characters.

I am shameless! I love the Argeneau series, and buy every one of them I get my hands on. I have never read one that disappointed me, and to see Argeneau series on the cover is a guaranteed sale. I think they are both serious and funny. And Lyndsay Sands has kept true to the story line throughout the entire series. There are a lot of cross over characters, which I really like, in every book, but it is like seeing old friends show up. And, any of the books could stand alone, but, when they are this good, why not read them all. In my opinion, the characters are more interesting if you start at the beginning of the series. It is less confusing that way, when you read about who's married to who. Did I mention funny? There is some wicked humor in these books, and I like that...a lot!!

The first two books, The Countess and The Heiress (in that order) played off each other. Literally sharing scenes and story lines. However, The Husband Hunt can stand alone much easier than The Heiress could. I read this book two years ago without knowing it was the third of a series and I liked it then but reading it again after the first two books made it that much better. I like that the villainous plot is resolved. I like that Ms. Sands didn't have to dance around between the other books to make this one work which was a trial for her I am sure with book two, and I liked the characters. A nice sexy little series with good plots, funny, quirky episodes and dialogue "just shoot him. He's going to torture me anyway. Just please don't shoot me in the bottom, try for the leg so recovery isn't so uncomfortable"...ha ha! I quite enjoy Ms. Sands' style and will keep reading all her books. She's funny, has great editing (hard to say for a lot of e-books) and clean, well resolved plots. Charming.

We've had the pleasure of knowing Jeanne Louise since the first book and now it's her turn. At 102 she's rather young for an immortal and very pleased to meet her life mate so young. Nothing is easy though when it comes to life mates so Jeanne Louise and Paul are hit with some challenging road blocks. When push comes to shove though can the two come together or will the enforcers on their heels keep them apart?

I have yet to find a book that I didn't like by Lynsay Sands and The Lady is a Vamp did not disappoint. I have been looking forward to Jeanne Louise's story for awhile now and I was unsure of how it would play out with Paul. I have to admit I fell in love with Livy. With a recent cancer diagnosis in my own family, this hit hard and left me amazed by the strength in this little girl. All of the Argeneau stories are amazingly well written, but this one carried a depth to it that really touched me. I laughed over the antics of the characters and I cried over the heartfelt agony that Bricker, Jeanne Louise, and Paul were all feeling. It is a wonderful story that stands true to the heart of the incredible vampire story that Lynsay has created.

I love Lynsay Sands, I think her stories are funny and the romance is okay, and I really liked the first to books in this trilogy, I've LOL with Suzette and Daniel but this one just didn't do it for me. The heroine is silly and boring and repeat the same mistakes over and over and we don't get why she loves the hero for so long, there's much more romance between her and her suitors than with the hero! Between H/h there are only fights and after 200 pages fights and sex. And there are 4 or 5 kidnapping in this book, it was way to much even for Mrs. Sands.

Lynsay Sands keep on putting out more Argeneau novels showing no end to the Argeneau family tree. This one is a wonderful fugitive theme as Paul lets the world famous vampire match maker talk him into kidnapping his co-worker life mate. Even when one works for Argeneau Enterprises things aren't easy as rogue hunters are after Paul and its up to his life mate to keep him and his daughter safe from Lucin's enforcers. What was once a plan to turn a five year old girl with a brain tumor into a vamp to save her life become a whirlwind romance on the run that full of surprises. Even more surprises to come when the rogue hunters finally do catch up with them.

Paul is a handsome Mortal, who is in desperate need of a Vampire, but for more than one reason. He decides to venture out on a mission to search for Jeanne, the perfect woman who will suit his needs. Jeanne is kidnapped after work, but becomes attracted to her abductor, instead of angry at the situation. One intriguing moment leads to another, and before you know it, love sparkles between them. However, the law is not on their side, and neither is time as the clock ticks fast. The story is Compelling and as Entertaining as "NO WAY OUT." The setting fits like a glove, and the unique characters come to life. Suspenseful, Enjoyable, and Highly Recommended!

I must say, once a book series hits 10 or 12 books, things start to dry up and become repetitive. However that is not the case with Sand's books. I absolutely lover all of her works, from her independent Historicals to the long lived Argeneau books. The characters are always fresh, the comedy to die for and the love completely catching.

The most recent book before this one, Under a Vampire Moon, kinda killed the buzz that The Reluctant Vampire had given me (It was a good story, but wasn't my cup of tea), but The Lady is a Vamp brought it back in full force. The book was exceptional even if the love story was a bit depressing at times. However sad it was, it was completely overshadowed by the love and adventure. 5 stars once again, and I cannot wait to read Immortal Ever After.

I followed the other reviews and skipped the second book. I'm sure i'll go back and read it just for any new little scenes. Suzette was one of my favorite characters with Daniel by her side, but I didn't need a retelling of Dicky-George, and was glad to move along to read Lisa's adventure. Lisa certainly gravitated towards trouble despite her remembering what proper was/is. Robert, stubborn and fluxed reminded me of men in this day and age who suffer from the same stupidity when it comes to women. Glad to see the other strong men in this story took the opportunity to set his thinking straight. The story wad well thought out and again offered the mystery and twists and turns Sands is so good at providing. I was captivated the whole way through.

he Madison sisters are back to find a happy ending for the last among them yet to be married. We first met Lisa back in The Countess and it was obvious, even then, that Robert would be the man for her. Unfortunately, Robert is the only one who doesn't see it.

Two years have passed since the events of the last book. And while Lisa has grown older, Robert still sees her as a little sister. Lisa is tired of waiting for him to come around so she decides that she will finally come out and choose another man to focus her affections upon --her search is on for a husband.

Before she can put her plan in action, she is drugged by a local madam and nearly handed over to a mysterious "suitor." Thankfully, Robert saves the day at the last minute, but the suitor gets away without making his identity known. Now Robert must keep Lisa safe until he can ferret out who is after her. And of course, that means he gets a front row seat for her husband hunt.

It doesn't take long for Robert to began seeing Lisa differently. I really liked watching him succumb to his desires for her. But he had some decidedly lame reasons why he wouldn't get married, which kind of annoyed me. Lisa's impetuousness bordered on stupidity once or twice, putting her in unnecessary dire straits. And unfortunately, the identity of the suitor was really obvious from early on. Overall though, I did enjoy the book. Lynsay Sands injects humor into her romances, which I like. And the sex was good. I also liked that Sands managed to ultimately tie in the dangerous "suitor" part of the storyline with the plots of the previous books.

A satisfying conclusion to the series. 3 1/2 stars.

I've enjoyed most of Sands' vampire novels, and I like historical novels, so I thought I'd like this series. I thought the first two were lackluster but ok, but this one is just plain stupid. The heroine is TSTL and annoying, the hero is ho-hum, the sense of historical period is completely lacking (I mean, the thing I like about historicals is how the characters have to act within the constraints of a fairly rigid society. It adds a challenge that I enjoy, but in this novel it's like nobody but me knows what the rules are.) I finished it just to see how it all ended, but I was flipping pages pretty quickly to just finally get to the end already and put myself out of my misery.

I'm just glad I got this from the library.

Argeneau Enterprises Widower Paul Jones is desperate to save the life of his dying five year old daughter Livy. His only hope is with his knowledge of what species the Argeneau clan is. Thus he targets vampire Jeanne Louise Argeneau after she leaves work; he tranquilizes her at a stop light before abducting her.

When Jeanne awakens in chains she is unconcerned with her plight as she knows she can mentally control the mortal hunk who kidnapped her. However, her tranquility ends when she realizes the connotation of her failing to make him do her bidding; her kidnapper is her life mate. Paul demands she change his daughter; Jeanne agrees to turn both of them into vampires and mentor them even while the Enforcers pursue them.

The latest Argeneau vampires' romantic urban fantasy (see Under A Vampire Moon) is an engaging tale as Jeanne fears her beloved accepts changing only for the Girl's sake and not enhanced by an eternal love of her too. Fans will enjoy The Lady Is A Vamp though ironically the adults need to "work on their people skills."

Harriet Klausner

Why would a respectable scientist kidnap an immortal woman? What starts as a kidnapping, turns into a possibly ill fated romance. They run from the "enforcers", who seek to rescue the immortal and punish the scientist. The only thing the enforcers aren't ready for is a very sick little girl. Life then becomes very complicated for everyone involved. How can this possibly have a happy ending?

Lynsay Sands has kept the Argeneau story line going strong but you have to wonder when she'll run out of vamps and life mates. Another excellent summer read. Ms. Sands had a sense of humor with the mayhem. Regarding the Heiress and the Countess: The Madison sisters books surprised me when the first two books story were mirrors of the other except the leading characters. A couple of our book group thought almost right away that they were reading the first book twice. I hope the Husband Hunt sorts things out. Thanks for good reading!!

I really enjoyed this book, it was different, I didn't ask myself at the end of the book "How did they keep their heads for all this time?"
"THE LADY IS A VAMP" really told about the other side of being immortal,all the other books in this series are so funny and light hearted, but this one showed a darker side as Lucian Argeneau "explained things" about the real consequences of their actions, but don't worry Lucian will find away to help this couple out.
I want to say I enjoyed this book a lot,this book needed to be written as it was, and I didn't want to give anything away. Read this book, wont be sorry.

I am a true Lynsay Sands fan and above all, an Argeneau Family mega FAN !!!!!!! I'VE READ EVERY BOOK LEADING UP TO " THE LADY IS A VAMP" I thought I'd read about every one-two punch that 's. Sands had put together. So when this book took some really unusual turns, I mean she had a Mortal overpower an Immortal then I couldn't decide weather to laugh myself silly or cry so hard I could barely see the words, to name but a few.
I 've been waiting for Jeanne Louise's story for what feels like forever
And of course you get the drop ins by other Argeneau Family & notables from previous books that add a feeling of comfort.........you just gotta read this book !!!!

This book was absolutely unbelievable! The main character, Lisa, was kidnapped multiple times and it never truly affected her emotionally. Really!?! The first time she was kidnapped and drugged, she makes it home (that adventure was unbelievable as well) and immediately makes plans to attend that evening's ball because she has to get her mind off of Robert, the man she's loved for years. She treated the whole situation very matter of factly. She was kidnapped again with the same lack of emotion. One of the worst books I've read in a long time.

Lisa Madison loves Robert Langley; Robert Langley loves Lisa Madison too but not in the same way. He still sees Lisa as an impish child rather than the woman she has become. Although like her older siblings (see The Heiress and The Countess), she has many wannabe suitors, Lisa plans to prove to Robert that she is a woman in love with a dolt who she believes loves her too.

However, someone stalks Lisa. She is poisoned and almost abducted. Robert vows to protect Lisa though he prefers to keep his distance as he knows beneath his veneer of pretending she is a child, he wants her. His parents' marriage left him with a commitment phobia. However, when his beloved Lisa vanishes, Robert risks his life to save her and tell her how he really feels.

The latest Madison Sisters historical romantic suspense is an engaging tale as Robert affirms the child is the adult with his anti-marriage stance that needs a greater trauma to shake him up. The story line is fast-paced and filled with pathos and humor. The villain's obsession comes across genuine though his overall performance (four attempts) is poor. Readers will enjoy this exciting nineteenth century thriller due to the fully developed flawed key characters.

Harriet Klausner

MUST READ!!!! Lynsay Sands never lets you down. Spice, love, romance, danger, hero.
Everything you want and more. The writing brings you in to the story as if you were there yourself.
Love Love Love.

I highly recommend this novel! Jeanne Louise finds her life mate by being kidnapped by him. Once she realizes he's her life mate she stays willingly falling more in love with him and his daughter, Livy who is dying from a brain tumor. The ending was one I didn't see coming with as hard nosed as Jeanne's uncle Lucian is.

I really loved this series. This book was a great addition to an already amazing series. I really enjoyed Lisa and Roberts book. I laughed soo much. There was alot of action and oh so much passion. The love scenes were perfect. I def suggest reading the first 2 books before starting this one. Im sad to see the series end. Lynsay Sands historical romance writing ROCKS!!!

I had pretty much given up on Argeneau series until I read its review on the vampire book club website.
I totally agree with the review. Lyndsay Sands has redeem herself and this book is one of the reasons I fell in love with the series in the first place.
Paul is what make this book great, you can't help falling in love with him.

The Lady Is a Vamp: An Argeneau Novel
Linsay Sands, Argeneau series is a really great read, it's got it all: humor/fun; suspense/action; romance/sex; family dianamics and some interesting history mixed with a little sci-fi. Anyone who reads these books with enjoy them. My whole family does.

What a great read as always from Lindsay Sands! The way she continues this family and creates drama for everyone is amazing. I hope if you are looking at reviews that this helps to convince you and also to read her other books also, there are many about this group of family members.

This book was awesome. The characters were highly developed, and made you not want to put it down. I have read and loved all the the books in this series and can't wait for the next ones to come out. Lynsay sands is a genius.

Lynsay Sands cannot write these books fast enough for me. If you haven't read any of them you have been missing out. Everyone of the books in the Argeneau series have been outstanding I've read them all. I can't wait for the next in the series.

I love this series. The Argeneaus are a family that I enjoy reading about. While there are a few places that need editing, this book is an enjoyable addition to the series. It's was a quick, enjoyable read.

I was disappointed in this read. I missed the laughing that always comes with
this series. What happened? Story was ok. But I am so used to all your
previous books that made me laugh and my funny bone really really missed your creative humor

I love Lynsay Sands books. This one is about one of the younger cousins finding her life mate. There is a kidnapping, hiding out and being found. I noticed it also leave thought on possibilities for future happening.
I give this book 5 stars as I would most of
Ms. Sands books

I really enjoyed this book. I read this book within one day. and i usually don't finish my books that fast. i was totally locked into this story. I love the Madison sisters. and i love the characters of Suzy and Robert. They were so cute and sweet together. i thought the romance was very good. and i liked the humor the author puts into her characters. Lisa was a very interesting, eccentric woman. I also really liked the little mystery/kidnapping aspect that went on through out the book. i always enjoy a good romance with some mystery and suspense thrown into it. I highly recommend this book to someone looking for a quick, delightful, easy read. It was excellent.

I've read all of Lynsay Sands books and love them all! This book was the best! It made me laugh, cry and laugh some more. Lynsay Sands puts the right ingredience together for a wonderful reading experience.

I loved it. As I was reading the book I felt like I was actually watching a movie. This would make a great TV series. I am reading all her other books about the vampires. Please make this a TV series.

very nice love it amaizon is a god sent we buy stuff all the time and there pricedf great with everything in stock or we can pre order will continue to buy more and keep up the great prices and keep in stock thanks gene and mary hulsey