One Lucky Vampire (Argeneau, #19)

by Lynsay Sands

When Nicole Phillips agreed to hire a housekeeper, she pictured someone a little frumpy and almost certainly female. Instead, she gets gorgeous, unmistakably male Jake Colson. The man is proving indispensable in the kitchen--and everywhere else. Except Jake might not be a mortal man at all. Who wouldn't want to be a tall, dark, powerful vampire? Jake, for one. He's barely had time to adjust to his newstate before he's roped into a family favor. Still, secretly playing bodyguard to sweet, sexy Nicole is turning out to be the wildest ride of his life. First, he'll put a stop to whoever's targeting her. Then he'll prove that this kind of love, and luck, happens only once in an eternity.

• ISBN10: 0062078143
• ISBN13: 9780062078148
• Publish Date: 24 September 2013
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Avon Books
• Format: Paperback (A-Format (178x111 mm))
• Pages: 384
• Language: English
• URL: http://harpercollins.com.au/9780062078148

Reviews

[nitzan_schwarz]

Okay, so this was actually a really great read! I was worried that I would be confused about this world, seeing as I'm starting on book 19, but it wasn't just easy to follow but also Sands made sure to explain everything in a way that wasn't info-dumpy at all. The few things that confused me were all cleared out throughout the book, yet never felt like they were there TO clear up the confusion, which is wonderful.

I found Sands writing to be captivating and flowing, which sucked me right into the book and made me finish it in a day!

Although, that gulping of the novel is also due to the characters. First of all, we have Jake. I loved this guy. He was sweet and dedicated and honest, and he owned to his mistakes and past grievances. He didn't hide or refuse to acknowledge them or take any hits to the ego by apologizing--more than once. I loved when a male character is "allowed" to do that, because often time it seems like in books a man isn't manly if he's not grappling with saying sorry which is absolutely ridiculous and I don't get it???

Then we have Nicole. She was pretty badass. I loved how everyone kind of thought her to be this helpless girl stuck in denial after what her ex did to her, but she wasn't and she proved everyone wrong big time. She was level-headed, sweet and dedicated and I actually loved that the culprit ended up having nothing to do with her. It would have been heartbreaking if it was her bro, although I really hope he gets out of that toxic relationship.

And at the end of the day, this didn't feel like insta love despite the real short time span of the book. I feel like Nicole's final words to Jake are what makes it what it is - she doesn't just love him, but she likes and respects him. And that may sound less than the former, but it really isn't.

Also, I loved the family dynamics between everyone. They made me smile and want to read all of their books!!

I have always wanted to read this series and a few of the latest books (18 to 21) are on sale on amazon right now so I picked the one that sounded the most interesting to try out (I mean, a male housekeeper who is also a vamp??). The synopsis has such a strong standalone series vibe so I'm hoping I'll be able to read this one without feeling totally lost :)

[wyvernfriend]

Two people have to learn to trust each other and find a way to love. One of them happens to be a vampire.

[kimbacaffeinate]

review to post soon