Born to Bite (Argeneau Vampire Series #13)

Argeneau Novel with a bit of mystery

Born to Bite is the 13th book in the Argeneau series by Lynsay Sands. This book takes place immediately after the Rouge Hunter with (I think) part of them coinciding.

Eshe, one of the Enforcers for the council, is sent to investigate Armand Argeneau in the deaths of his previous wives as well as the death of his son's wife. Armand is told by his brother Lucian that Eshe is in need of protection as a way to get Eshe in the door. While Eshe begins her investigation she discovers that there are many who care for Armand, including the town-folk where he lives, the families of his deceased wives and his second (Cedrick).

Born to Bite is not exactly the typical Argeneau novel, Eshe and Armand are already both immortal and have both previously had a life mate. There is no adjustment to learning about the immortals and the possibility of lifemates. Rather this book focus on discovering a mystery that has plagued Armand Argeneau for many years. I really enjoyed this addition to the series, getting the chance to get to know Eshe and Armand was a treat!

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

I liked it, but....

Let me begin by saying I love this series and I did like this book, however, Armand and Esche really did not have the sizzle of the couples in the previous books. I agree with the reviewer who said everything between them was "accepted and expected". Armand does at first try to send Esche away to protect her from the fate of his wives but he doesn't try very hard or for very long so no real sexual tension gets built up. Having said this, I am glad the mystery that left me hanging in the previous novel was cleard up and even though I thought I had it figured out early on, there was a twist I didn't expect. I still remain a fan of the series and will jump on the next novel.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Boring

I'm getting really bored with Lynsay Sands and this series. The story is always the same, only with different characters and occasionally, a different setting. But there is always the inevitable staking with which the lover will revive them with plenty of blood, blah blah blah. Always the same, never changing. And the predictibility is just ridiculous. I'm ready for something new and exciting, which thankfully I have found in other authors. If you've read one argeneau novel, then you have read them all. Don't waste your time or money.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Vangtastic read

Exactly what you would expect from Lynsay Sands. Funny, Sexy and thrilling to read. I could not put the book down and the way she discribes their first tast of food again would make you think that Lynsay is a vampire herself. Great book and series.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Happy resolution.

Nothing better than resolving cliffhangers in a very satisfying way. And needless to say, Ms. Sands accomplished that easily.
As always, I thoroughly enjoyed Lynsay's latest. The chemistry between the H/H was fabulous and kept me reading way, way passed my bedtime. Absolutely loved it.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Not up to her usual.

One of the reasons why I love reading Lynsay Sands is because her novels always have a great sense of humor and make me lol. This book has no humor at all. Too bad Lynsay lovers. This is her worst effort.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

terrific atypical entry

Vampire Armand Argeneau is stunned when his lifemate and two other women close to him all died mysteriously accidental. The Council sends undercover Enforcer Eshe d'Aureus to investigate the farmer as the brass wonders if Armand is a spousal serial killer. His brother Lucien enables Eshe to get onto Armand's farm as he tells his sibling that she is hiding from Leonius Livius the second who wants her dead.

As she investigates her host, she and Armand are shocked to realize they are life mates. Neither is pleased with this revelation as she fears she loves a psychopathic murderer and he fears the three women he cherished were murdered by an unknown adversary who probably will make his fourth female he holds dearly the next target. When the incidents begin, Eshe wants to believe a third party is causing them, but she still has niggling doubts about her beloved as all evidence seems to point to him yet everyone who knows him including his in-laws think the world of him.

The latest Argeneau urban fantasy (see Bite Me if You Can, Love Bites and A Quick Bite) is a terrific atypical entry in which the story line is more of a super investigative thriller rather than the vampire romance though the latter is a key secondary subplot. The story line is fast-paced and contains amusing interludes especially when Eshe drives Lucien crazy. Series fans will relish this wonderful tale while newcomers will also appreciate the vampiric whodunit.

Harriet Klausner

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Great book

Anyine whi strting to the read the series will enjoy this book since its giving answers to the pervious book...thats lynsay sands style in a way leave yiu hanging till yiu buy the next book to explain how and why its fun and entertaining...if you dont like well thats to bad...

I LOVE TO LAUGH!!!!

LYNSAY IS TRULY FUNNY WITH A ROMANTIC TWIST! SHE ADDS A LITTLE MYSTERY AND WRAPS IT ALL UP WITH FAMILIAR CHARACTERS THROUGHOUT THIS SERIES

Great "Whodunnit"

This is #13 in the Argeneau series. At the end of book #12, the news that Nicholas had been framed and was no longer being sought by the council. What a cliff-hanger that was!

Be ready to find out the truth behind the deaths of Nicholas, Thomas and Jeanne Louise's mothers and Nicholas' first lifemate in this book!

Then the surprise as Armand finds his lifemate is the beautiful, exotic Eshe. What a lucky guy! Or is he? The story is thick with plots to keep the cause of the deaths a secret...

Read this book to get your answers to all the questions left hanging at the end of book #12 in the Argeneau series!!!

Mus Read

Great series by a great author!

Love this series

I have been reading this series for about 2 years now and i reallt enjoy theae books mostly because its a different view on vampires as compared to the ones that sparkled in Twilight. But this book really had me guess who the culprit was until the end at some points you think it was one person and at others you think it was someone else. I really enjoyed this book as i have when i read the others. This is a really amazing series and I really enjoy learning about this family because there are so many personalities.

Utterly Delicious!

I loved this book! It has suspense and action, as well as a steamy romance and Mystery. Filled with twists and turns I honestly didn't see coming.

Wickedly Funny and Sexy

Born To Bite by Lynsay Sands continues the delightful stories of the Argeneau family.

Armand Argeneau has retreated to his farm to live a life of the gentleman farmer. After all three of his former wives have met with tragic deaths. He decides it would be safer for his children and extended family if he didn't have much contact with them. The head of the family Lucian asks for Armand's help he reluctantly agrees. He figures he can offer a safe place to hide to one of Lucian's enforcers. But Armand's first meeting of Eshe d'Aureus has him feeling thinks he has thought had died centuries ago.

Eshe d'Aureus is sent to Armand Argeneau's farm with an ulterior motives. She is send to find out who is behind the deaths of Armand's wife's and the death of his sons wife as well. Eshe has to get close to Armand to discover the truth. The truth gets complicated when they discover that they are life mates.

Armand and Eshe join forces to get to the bottom of these terrible deaths. Along the way they become targets of the evil that is closer then either of them realize. Trying to stay out of harms way begins to prove tricky, trying not to fall in love is much harder for both of them.

Lynsay Sands Argeneau series if funny, witty and all out sexy. I loved this series from the first book and it has only grown deeper with each story. This story will answer a lot of questions about the past. Armand and Eshe are a treat, their chemistry and connection is very satisfying. I can't wait for the next book to come out. Kudos.

Good read, but seemed rushed.

I'm a big fan of Lynsay Sands vampires series, but I have to say I was a little disapointed with this book. It was still a good read, but there wasn't any build up between the characters. Everything between them was just accepted and expected. There was really no romance or anything, not like all her previous books. Also, I gotta say it kind of annoyed me that she used the words, "dryly" and "wryly" in almost every single dialogue and sometimes to describe expression and actions. It was a bit much that she couldn't think of another way to describe how her characters spoke. Aparently everyone spoke in a lightly sarastic tone throughout the book. Decent read, but don't expect any character build up. The book seemed a bit rushed. Still plan on reading her next book, hopefully the adjectives will be a bit more original.

Born to Bite

Overall the book was wonderful but I found it a bit to long.

Eshe and Armand made a great couple. He has the out look of a glass half empty and she has the opposite view. She brings light to his life.

The investigating into the death of Armand's former wives is what took so long to solve. It was slow but gave me a satisfying conclusion.

It just goes to show what can happen when you chose to sire the wrong person.

I LOVE THSE BOOKS

I have read all of this series i can find which hasn't been easy I loved Tall Dark and Hungry and Bite Me IF You Can and Love Bites were some of my favs from Lynsay Sands I just picked this book up and have yet to read it but I can't wait YOU should give these books a chance there AMAZING

Sink Your Fangs Into This Argeneau!

Have I ever told you how much I really love Lynsay's books? No. Well let's just say that I have read every single book she has written to date so does that give you some indication!

This installment of the Argeneau Family Saga is right up there with the best of the best. Lynsay starts out with sparks flying between Armand and Eshe that could incinerate an atomic bomb. Whew..........! Let's just say the hot and steaminess of the beginning chapters will have you running for a cold shower. YUMM!

It's not long before we get down to business though and the storyline really picks up speed and continues right to the end at a fantastic pace. This is a solid storyline that will make you think you are an innocent bystander watching all this as it actually happens. This is what you get from an author who most certainly knows her stuff.

Eshe and Armand are sooooooooo made for each other. I want my own life mate please that will curl my toes and sizzle the tips of my hair. With all that our hero and heroine go through and the way the story makes you think, it will keep you guessing let me tell you. I had part of the puzzle solved early on but questioned myself right up to the end and Lynsay threw just the right size monkey wrench into the story to keep me off track and questioning.

If you are an Argeneau Lover then don't miss out on this book. You snooze you loose as the saying goes and this is a 5 star worth every page.

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