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Vanda Barkowski is in trouble.
As the owner of a hot nightclub, she's more unconventional than most of her fellow vampires, and if some think her a little out of control, then so be it. But after three former employees filed a complaint about her temper, Vanda is sentenced to an anger management class. Worse, Phil Jones agreed to be her sponsor. Phil, the mortal who is forbidden to her . . .
If Vanda knew who—or what—Phil really is, she'd reconsider her attraction to him, for his true nature is wilder than anything she'd ever imagined. He has tackled the beast within and now is the perfect person to help Vanda with her rage . . . if only he can keep his cool when she makes him so undeniably hot. But with rogue vamps on the loose, will they ever have their forbidden nights?
Kerrelyn Sparks is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Love at Stake series. Each book in the series has landed on the USA Today bestseller list, but when the fourth book, The Undead Next Door, jumped onto the New York Times list at #14, even the Undead sat up and took notice. That same book was nominated (not by the Undead) for the RITA® Award for best paranormal romance of 2008.
Manhattan nightclub owner Vanda Barkowski is forty-five minutes late for her appearance at the East Coast Regional Coven Meeting in White Plains that she was served a summons to appear. Also there is an irate Corky Courrant, hostess of the Digital Vampire Network's show Live with the Undead; Corky warns Vanda it is not over as she has not forgotten the assault. East Coast Coven Master Roman Draganesti informs Vanda she is to attend anger management training for her attack on vamp performer Max the Mega Member with a stiletto as well as two other fired employees.----------
Phil Jones agrees to mentor Vanda while she undergoes the classes. He knows she is his soulmate, but hides his attraction because he knows she loathes werewolves and he is a wolf shapeshifter. Vanda objects to the class insisting she has no problem and to Phil as her sponsor. She is attracted to this "mortal". Meanwhile the Malcontents continue their rebellion making Vanda a top target; even more than most Romatech employees. Phil vows to keep the love of his life safe.-----
The seventh Love at Stake urban fantasy romance is fast-paced and filled with plenty of action, but belongs to the biting wit of the heroine. The story line is fun to follow though fans of the series will recognize the theme's similarity to previous tales (see SECRET LIFE OF A VAMPIRE). Still with a sharp tongue lead like Vanda and an alpha like Phil nipping at each other, the audience will have bloody grand time.--------------
Harriet Klausner
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 3, 2009
Kerrelyn Sparks does it again! I've read the entire Love at Stake series and not one of them have let me down. Once again Kerrelyn writes about the main characters (Phil and Vanda) and their story while keeping you in touch with past characters as well and what is going on with them.
Couldn't put this one down...keep them coming Kerrelyn!!!
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Posted February 9, 2013
Aside from enjoying the continuation of the story of Vamps vs. Malcontents...from the perspective of Phil & Vanda, you get updates on MANY past prime characters and hints towards as many future characters. PLUS...the best ending YET. So many books I've read about different sorts of immortality and this one ends with something BETTER than that! Brought tears to my eyes so no spoilers for you!
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Posted January 25, 2013
Burly men! Hope for love! Vampires! What is better!!! Could put it down!!! Had to get next one & then next!! But don't read out of order!! It spoils the ongoing twists & love story!!!
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Posted January 25, 2013
Once I began the series I couldn't stop.
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Posted January 4, 2013
Funny as well as sexy a must read for all you vamp lovers
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Posted March 18, 2012
I LOVE this whole series and was so glad to finally read Vanda's story. She is like most of us a strong woman wanting a strong man but does not want to give up her sense of self in the process. Phil is perfect for her! If you do not read this whole series you are missing out on something great. Kerrelyn is a wonderful writer who gets you involved in each character and you always want more. Nice and spicy but not over the top.
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Posted December 23, 2011
Kerrelyn Sparks is an awesome writer. Her Love At Stake series is delightful.
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Posted August 4, 2011
I love this book. Cant wait to read all the books
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Posted July 7, 2011
Vanda is electrifying and Phil is strong and homey at the same time! Loved loved loved this book. Really interesting story
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Posted June 23, 2011
Who knew vanda was such a sweetheart. Phil is my first werewolf crush in a vap world. Very cute book and fast read.
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Posted June 20, 2011
I love the Love at Stake series, but this one is a bit cheesy. The dialogue (especially Phil's) is pretty bad. I've liked the banter in the other books and was excited to read Vanda's story. It seems like Sparks was in a hurry to crank this book out and let the conversaton suffer.
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Posted June 4, 2011
It was sexy and heartwarming! You had Vanda's spicy and hot attitude and Phil's strong, witty, and sexy appeal makes for one explosive story. I do believe this one is my favorite and I have read out of order. Definitely enjoyed this series!
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Posted February 9, 2011
I absolutely love Vanda and Phil. The chemistry between them is just sizzling. They've been in this series since the beginning and it's good to see their relationship develop. Plenty of funny parts in this one.
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Posted May 5, 2010
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This series is worth the read. The characters are over the top and you never know what to expect next. I had to have the whole series and have read them a couple of times.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Once again the Love at Stake series has touched on the funny side of romance. A vampier, shape shifter and a priest walk in to a bar... just kidding. Vanda, one of Roman's ex-harem girls, finds herself fighting her past and present with Phil, one of the MacKay security guards. Vanda set on being an independent, self sufficient person ends up with one man trying to kill her and another trying to love her. As the walls of her life come tumbling down she is faced with deciding between over comming her fears or running from them again. The offbeat banter between the main characters left me laughing out loud. This book is good for anyone who needs a pick me up.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Not my favorite of the series, but not a dissapointment. Entertaining and steamy, as they all are.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Good story about Wanda and Phil, with some twist here and there.
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Posted October 17, 2009
I have read the whole series and would recomend it to anyone who likes a mystery,love, nail bitting read!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I thought that the last one ( Secert life of a Vampire) was good just read this one!! even more STEAMY and HOT with a plot that made not able to put it down!! Mystery, Sex, romance, and love all in one!! I CAN'T WAIT for the next one!!!!!
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Overview
As the owner of a hot nightclub, she's more unconventional than most of her fellow vampires, and if some think her a little out of control, then so be it. But after three former employees filed a complaint about her temper, Vanda is sentenced to an anger management class. Worse, Phil Jones agreed to be her sponsor. Phil, the mortal who is forbidden to her . . .
If Vanda knew who—or what—Phil really is, she'd ...