by Lynsay Sands
Part of Argeneau, book 1
First published 2005
Lissianna Argeneau wakes to find a handsome stranger bound in her bedroom. Dr. Gregory Hewitt was brought as her birthday gift, but Lissianna wants more than a meal. She has spent centuries searching for lasting love, not temporary satisfaction. Her vampire nature comes with an embarrassing problem: she faints at the sight of blood. This makes feeding difficult and romance complicated. Gregory recovers quickly from his shock when he sees the beautiful woman before him. He assumes she wants passion, not his blood. As a doctor, he approaches problems logically, but nothing prepared him for falling for a vampire. Lissianna must decide whether to drink from Gregory or pursue something deeper. Gregory must choose between his normal human life and an impossible romance with an immortal woman. Their attraction grows stronger even as the fundamental difference in their natures creates obstacles. The question becomes whether love can bridge the gap between mortal and vampire, or whether their connection will end with Gregory becoming just another meal.
Genres: romance, fantasy, adult-fiction, paranormal-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
360 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Avon
Content warnings: sexual-content