Author: Lynsay Sands
Publisher: Gollancz
Release date: 25th Feb 2010
Page count: 369pp
Reviewer: Theresa Derwin
“Dear Reader
No
Lucern Argeneau”
For those who have read this book, those words make sense and will raise a wry smile. For those yet to discover this book, oh, the treat that awaits you! Writing as Luke Amirault, Lucern writes family biographies that are mistaken for as vampire romance, which have become incredibly popular. Ignoring all correspondence from his editor Kate, she has enough, and turns up on his doorstep. Her mission? To get the handsome, yet surly writer to agree to interviews or a book tour. Not realising what he’s agreeing to, he says yes to the ‘RT thing’ and is soon angry when he realises it’s the Romantic Times five day conference. Of course, there could be complications with Lucern’s allergy to the sun, his liquid diet and his gruff manner.
As a regular convention attendee I loved the shenanigans that take place as part of the conference and could really relate to the experiences; the dress up balls, book signings, stalkerish fans. It was also incredibly humorous.
The chemistry Sands delivers is palpable and with each instalment in this series, every couple is different.
The Argeneau family is also incredibly entertaining adding to the fun. I’ve read five of the Argeneau vampire books so far and none have disappointed. Great fun