The Ledger

Summary (from Lynsay Sands‘ website):
Etienne Argeneau’s three hundred years of bachelorhood were at an end. Either that, or he’d be forever alone. He could only “turn” one human in his lifetime, and most of his kind reserved that power for creating a life mate. If he turned the wrong woman . . . But what choice did he have? He had to save Rachel Garrett. He didn’t know her very well, but the beautiful coroner had saved his life. To save hers he would make her immortal.

What I think…
Ehmm. I have to say, I enjoyed “A Quick Bite” more. Way more, unfortunately. While Lissianna and Greg’s story  was capable to keep me intrigued of the outcome of their fate despite of its predictabilty, I found myself  ready to put down “Love Bites” before I reminded myself that I should probably finish it because sometimes (more than I like), a second book can be quite less satisfying than the first one.

Okay. Etienne Argeneau. A vampire who is the creator of a popular vampire-slaying games. Rachel Garrett. A coroner whose morgue becomes the transit of Etienne twice as he becomes the target to be terminated by a madman. Mmmhhmmm… Not really interesting.

I also got bored – seriously bored, even – before I even reached one-fourth of the book. The stakes aren’t high, that’s why.

I have to say, I’m disappointed. “Love Bites” feels too much like standard romance with vampirism theme overused – too often I feel like it’s forced or something. This book lacks the relaxing flow that “A Quick Bite” has.  

It’s a good thing that I started with “A Quick Bite” then, because if you think that I’ve given up on Argeneau series, think again.

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Summary (from Lynsay Sands‘ website):
Lissianna has been spending her centuries pining for Mr. Right, not just a quick snack, and this sexy guy she finds in her bed looks like he might be a candidate. But there’s another, more pressing issue: her tendency to faint at the sign of blood… an especially annoying quirk for a vampire. Her mother thinks she has the perfect solution, and serves up the therapist on a silver platter (or at least a wrought iron bed). Of course it doesn’t hurt that this psychologist has a delicious looking neck.

What kind of cold-blooded vampire woman could resist a bite of that? Dr. Gregory Hewitt recovers from the shock of waking up in a stranger’s bedroom pretty quickly—once he sees a gorgeous woman about to treat him to a wild night of passion. But is it possible for the good doctor find true love with a hemophobic vampire vixen, or will he be just a good meal?

That’s a question Dr. Greg might be willing to sink his teeth into… if he can just get Lissianna to bite.

What I think
The plot. A vampire who faints at the sight of blood? Well, well, well… You can totally tell that I’m hooked already, LoL. Talking about predictability though, it’s pretty much predictable.

The characters. I like Lissianna, I like Greg, so therefore all is good in the character department. (Hey, if you don’t even in the slightest bit like the main characters, you’d be bored as hell!) The rest of the Argeneau family members… Well, I like their interaction, though I still think that at some parts, the teasing stuff can be played more. It doesn’t get to the point where it is tiring, but still, I know it can still be improved.

The fantasy stuff. Hmmm… Vampires. Suck blood, stronger than humans, and able to read and control minds. Pretty standard. I like the whole explanation of vampires avoiding sunlight though. It’s logical, and it’s fun. Xp

Bottom line: Obviously, this series isn’t the greatest out there, but for fun reading, I like it very much! I am fond of fantasy, but I’m also an addict when it comes to the fun and quirkiness of Meg Cabot’s works. With Argeneau series, I find a little bit of both mashed together, so all is good.

I wasn’t sure whether I’m gonna keep reading the series or not, but now I am. The fact that there are nine books already makes it all easier for me!

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