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It bites: New York hotels cost an arm and a leg, and Terri has flown from England to help plan her cousin’s wedding. The new in-laws offered lodging. But they’re a weird bunch -- and it isn’t just that they’re Canadian! There is the sometimes-chipper-sometimes-silent Lucern, and the wacky... read more
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Characters edit
- Bastien Argeneau: A hot businessman who also happens to be a vampire. Bastien runs the family business. He is the Best Man at his brother Lucerns wedding.
- Terri Simpson: Kate's cousin...lives in England - professer at Leeds. Terri is coming to New York to help Kate plan her wedding to Lucern as the Maid of Honor. Terri is currently widdowed.
- Vincent Argeneau: Bastien's cousin.
- Kate Leever: Bastien's future sister in law. Life mate to Luciern Argeneau. Also his editor
- Chris Keyes: Kate's co-worker and fellow editor. Very accident prone.
- Lucern Argeneau: Bastien's elder brother - Paranormal Romance writer. Engaged to marry Kate.
- Meredith: Bastien's secretary
- Dave: Terri's brother-in-law from her previous marrage.
- Sandi: Terri's sister-in-law from her previous marrage.
- Joséphine: The former love of Bastein. She denied him as a vampire and he was devistated.
- Etienne Argeneau: Bastien's youngest brother.
- Lissianna Argeneau: Bastien's younger sister.
- Ian: Terri's former husband who passed away from Hodgkin Disease.
- Mrs. Houlihan: Bastein's housekeeper.
- Marguerite Argeneau: Lucern, Bastien, Etienne and Lissiana's mother.
- Rachel Garrett: Etienne's lifemate.
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“Look at the man. So far he's been to the hospital twice in less than a week - once for a toilet falling on him, once for a bee sting. Are you really willing to risk letting him play with fire and sharp objects?”
Vincent
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“Certainly, it is. Love is love, and loss is loss. We all love, and we all die, and everyone suffers the pain of grieving. The trick is to enjoy what you have while you have it.
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Agoraphobics are trapped in their homes because they are terrified of what might happen—but as long as they stay inside, they’ll never know what could happen. You’re an emotional agoraphobic.
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“That’s because you love us, Terri. And you love this Bastien. The only difference is you gave him up before you had to. You’re suffering for nothing. You’re causing it yourself. You’re being a fool.”
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“I liked you better when grunting was your communication of choice,” Bastien told him grimly. He was surprised to hear a chuckle from his older brother.
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It takes courage to live, Terri. To really live. To follow your dreams, to love someone, to face each day.
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“Honey, why don’t you go collect some plates and silverware?” Her eyes went as round as saucers, and she stood staring at him. He felt uncertainty claim him. “What is it?” “Nothing,” she squeaked, and rushed off in the direction of the kitchen.
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“You did a fine job,” Bastien said reassuringly, pouring whiskey into a glass. Then he ruined the effect by downing the glass in one toss. “I could use one of those, too,” Vincent decided as Bastien poured another.
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“Dear God, Bastien! She worked for you, and you haven’t a clue if she has kids or family? Man! You’re a piece of work. You get all squeamish about me feeding off humans, but you’re the one who treats them like cattle.”
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“Please.” It was one word with a wealth of meaning: Please pleasure me. Please keep me safe. Please take me where my body wants to go. Perhaps even: Please love me.
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Setting & Locations edit
- New York
- England
- Canada
- California
- Huddersfield
- Hilton
- Toronto
- Atlantis: An ancient land that was more advanced scientifically than the rest of the world
First Sentence edit
"The chicken's very good."
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 19
Series & Lists edit
This is book 4 of 21 in Argeneau and Rogue Hunter. (standard series)
Preceded by Single White Vampire, and followed by A Bite to Remember.
This is book 64 of 65 in Pink Pockets. (community list)
This is book 4 of 3 in Les Vampires Argeneau. (standard series)
Preceded by Single White Vampire.
This is book 4 of 21 in Argeneau and Rogue Hunter: Reading Order. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Lynsay Sands (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Love Spell Books: Dorchester Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: July 2004
ISBN: 978-0505525833
Page Count: 372
Publisher: Love Spell Books: Dorchester Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: July 2004
ISBN: 978-0505525833
Page Count: 372
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: CPB Box no. 2268 vol. 10
- Dewey: 813.6
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Lynsay Sands: Argeneau and Rogue Hunter series page
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