I've read the entire Argeneau series but this is the first one I read and my favorite. I'm not real fond of vampire stories usually but the vampires here are not the undead kind so okay.

Another reason I went ahead and read it the first time is that it starts out in the Kansas City area where I live. Even though the KC geography is pretty wonky and full of mistakes it still gives me an affection for the book. For example if you just say Kansas City then you mean Kansas City, Missouri not Kansas City, Kansas. The major city is in MO. If you're talking about the smaller spill over city in Kansas, locals say Kansas City, Kansas or KCK to differentiate. And if you're walking from downtown KC (and downtown is always assumed to mean the Missouri city unless another city is specifically specified) then you're not going to walk to Kansas since you'd have a long walk across the Kaw river on one of the interstate bridges. There are a few other geographical mistakes but enough about that.

I really liked Lucien. I found his character to be charming since I always like alpha guys who are unsure of themselves around the woman they fall for. He wants very much to do right by her. The heroine, Leigh, is a very strong character who takes her new situation in stride rather than freaking out. Great secondary characters and solid plot. Funny in places. Light hearted in most. Not full of angst and anguish. Well written.

Very good series that I recommend to all my bookstore customers. ( )

Another wonderful book in the Argeneau series. Lucian and Leigh are wonderful characters and watching their relationship develop is a lot of fun. ( )

oh my goodness this book has got to be my most favorite out of the series I laughed so hard I ended up having coughing fits at times. ( )

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was fast moving, fun and interesting. I want to read the next books in this series. It was a great fantasy story. ( )

Cute story. Kind of slow moving until about 2/3 of the way through. 3.5/5 ( )