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The Accidental Vampire (Argeneau Vampires, Bk 7)
 
The Accidental Vampire (Argeneau Vampires, Bk 7)
Author: Lynsay Sands

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Publisher: Avon
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Members Wishing: 3
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ISBN-13: 9780061229688 - ISBN-10: 0061229687
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 384

Book Description:
Ever since an accident turned her into a knockout vamp, Elvi Black's been catching her z's in a coffin, staying out of the sun, and giving up garlic. She knows there's more to being undead than what she saw in Dracula, but she can't very well ask her mortal friends about proper biting etiquette. But when her neighbors placed a personal ad for her in the local paper, she never imagined she'd meet Victor Argeneau, a vampire who could have his pick of any woman--dead or alive.

Rich, powerful, and drop-dead gorgeous, Victor's the perfect man for a novice neck-biter like Elvi. He's willing to teach her everything he knows, but he'll have to do it fast. Someone's out to put a stake through her new vamp life, and only Victor can keep her safe--and satisfied--for all eternity.

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Willa wrote on 6/26/2008...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

I'm not generally a big fan of comic paranormal romance, but this one actually did make me laugh. Small town gal Elvi got accidentally turned into a vampire five years ago and all she knows about how to be one comes from Dracula movies, but her entire town supports her and takes care of her, donating blood and building her a custom coffin. It's all very silly and charming. Some hot sex scenes, too.

Cheryl C. (moondance120) wrote on 3/17/2008...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

Victor's story is as enjoyable as all the other Argeneau clan. Elvi's misconceptions as a new vamp are humorous tinged with sadness. Each story can stand alone, but I strongly recommend reading them in order to understand the family dynamics.

Lisa M. (Purplelady) wrote on 5/12/2008...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Book #7 in the series and just as well written as the first 6. Since each book can stand alone you don't have to read them in order, however to understand the family history you should...
Victor thinking he's after a rouge vampire is surprised to find Elvi Black and accidental vampire who only knows about being a vampire from the Dracula movie. Victor has to teach her everything he knows...

Sherry R. (Saffron) wrote on 4/8/2009...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I was disappointed with this book. I found that the hero and heroine sometimes behaved out of established character and the ending felt rushed. One particular plotline that the leads were worried about throughout the entire book suddenly became a non-issue in one sentence and the main drama also became a non-issue with simply a shrug. It seems as if the author wanted everyone to have a happy ending and the last chapter wrapped everything up nice and neat with a pretty bow on top. This is the second time I've been disappointed with a book in the Argeneau series based on uncharacteristic and/or stupid decisions made by the leads.

Jennifer P. (pinkscoobyjp) - Jacksonville, FL wrote on 10/11/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Kind of slow in the beginning but it gets so much better. It is really cool how elvi becomes a vampire. So different!

Kay (haggisinde) wrote on 7/30/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

by accident? Yes indeed. How did that happen, worth reading the book to find out. More fun than I expected. That does not mean the immortals are not intense but the Accidental Vamp is cute, sexy and a great read.

Amanda (AmandaLee) wrote on 4/8/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I read this book first and didn't know it was part of a series. I liked that the author had a new "take" where vampires come from and how they are not the evil dead. I just recently finished books 1, 2, and 3. It seems that you do not have to read them in a certain order to understand what is going on and each book is good enough to stand on it's own, but you will get a spoiler on who gets married.... and might ruin the ending of previous books so I would suggest starting them in order. I actually think the author is funny, and has a easy flowing writing style that makes for a fun, quick read. I think so far book 3 is my fav!

Karina F. (FineLQQKn) - Boynton Beach, FL wrote on 3/24/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I like the series. However, Laurell Hamilton is stil my favorite.

Karen S. (kamijo158) - Copperas Cove, TX wrote on 2/26/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I read this book about a month ago (in two days), and as always I love Lynsay Sands books. They have the right amount of paranormal, mixed with humor and most importantly a smooth flowing writing style that makes it hard to put the book down. I recommend anyone who is a fan of paranormal romance to read this book!

Mike R. wrote on 1/20/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I loved this books. All of the books in this series have been great but this one is by far is the best. Elvi(short for Elvira,not actually her name)was bitten by a vampire and now spends her days in a coffin, avoiding garlic, and pulling the tight black dresses, that she thinks she has to wear, into place. One of her friends puts a personal ad in the paper to get her a vamp boyfriend and as you can expect it goes outragously down hill from there. This book was so funny that I caught myself laughing out loud several times. I could just picture some of the well meaning town folk(I also come from a small town)making the kind of well meant remarks that Elvi had to put up with. Was unable to put it down until I reached the end. Luckily, I have the next two in the series so I can continue on in the Argeneau world for a few more days.


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Alishia Z. wrote on 9/4/2009...


I really liked this book. It was a quick read and the blot kept me interested until the end. I liked all the new characters introduced in this book. I definitely recommend this one.

Reneé Z. wrote on 8/19/2009...


The Accidental Vampire was an excellent read.
Five years ago sixty-something Elvi found herself turned into a vampire after a tourist bus accident. She was on vacation in Mexico, one that she was unsure she should take but the entire town encouraged her to go on with her best friend. Her maker was unaware of the incident therefore left the scene. Elvi struggled with her new life and turned to science fiction and her friends to help her learn how to be a vamprie. So for the last five years Elvi has avoided garlic and crosses, only worn black and has slept in a dirt-filled coffin.
When Elvi's friends place a personal ad seeking a male vampire to keep her company when they pass on, Victor answers the ad to investigate whether a real vampire or a just a vamp-wanna-be is responsible. Then enters the good looking Victor Argeneau who has dedicated his life to eliminating rogue vampires as an enforcer for the vampire council of North America after losing his wife centuries ago to vamprie hunters. Vamp law mandates keeping a low profile and the penalty for attracting human attention is death. Victor is horrified to discover that the whole town knows about Elvi. After meeting Elvi, Victor finds himself torn between duty and the instant overwhelming attraction towards her. Not only does he have to decide her fate he has to keep her alive while someone is trying to kill her.
It is an amusing story one in which several vamps find their life mates.

Jessica M. (jfarrar) wrote on 8/5/2009...


I love this series. I have yet to be bored with the Argeneau Family. This is a neat little twist to vampires and how they could survive in our everyday world. Of course this makes for a good romance between mortals and immortals.

Dawn B. (dbaltezor) - San Francisco, CA wrote on 7/22/2009...


I must admit that I was a bit disappointed in this one. I just felt that it pushed the ridiculous to the very extreme. I mean I can understand how she accidentally became a vampire, but that her whole little town would basically protect her and use her at the same time? Come on. Something was just missing in this one, and I didn't find it near as enjoyable as I have the others I read.

Chiquita F. wrote on 5/13/2009...


I have read quite a few by Lynsay Sands and I like her work. This series puts a different spin on how vampires are perceived. Not only are they accepted but a whole town embraced their resident vamp. I got several laughs from this book. My daughter and I both thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

Karen E. (KarenE) wrote on 2/28/2009...


I requested this book because of the positive reviews. It was fun to read. A little more sexy than my usual choice... not my style, i'm afraid. but it was fun, and quick.

Janie T. (FriscoOBX) wrote on 10/29/2008...


easy fast paced story regarding one of the members of the Argeneau family that will make you laugh. Victor's story

Anna H. (annastamps) wrote on 8/19/2008...


Once again, another great book by Sands. I love the whole Argeneau Series.

Lisa W. (romancenovelgirl) wrote on 8/2/2008...


Paranormal romance. Book seven in a series. Part of the Argeneau family. Victor the alpha male teaches Elvi the "how to's" of being a vampire. Hot romance and action.

Barbara F. wrote on 3/30/2008...


Great Book!


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