by Lynsay Sands
Part of Argeneau, book 7
First published 2007
Elvi Black sleeps in a coffin and avoids sunlight after an accident transformed her into a vampire. She gave up garlic and tries to figure out proper undead behavior without asking her mortal friends awkward questions about biting etiquette. Her helpful neighbors place a personal ad in the paper on her behalf. The ad attracts Victor Argeneau, a wealthy and attractive vampire who could choose any woman he wants. Victor offers to teach Elvi everything about vampire life, but time runs short. Someone wants to destroy her new undead existence with a stake through the heart. Victor must protect Elvi while training her in vampire ways. He becomes her guide to survival and her path to eternal satisfaction in her transformed life.
Genres: romance, fantasy, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
361 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Avon