Stop! Don't read this book unless you have read the 8 previous books. There are A LOT of characters in this book to keep track of. And reference is made to all of the previous stories. The Argeneau Family Tree in the front of the book is helpful. Ok, on to this book......this is Marguerite's story and it picks up where Book 8 (Vampires Are Forever) leaves off. Yes Marguerite is the woman who meddles in the affairs of all of her children's (and nephew's) lives. It definitely fills in some gaps and explains more about her relationship with Jean Claude. It was an enjoyable read and different from the other books with more suspense. I gave it 3.5 stars.
This series is so much fun. Strange that a "Immortal" series would be so entertaining. It is best read in order and this is getting late in the series but the more I read about the family Argeneau the better they get.
This book has lots twists and bends, quite enjoyable.

Kelly J. (
KellitaJ) wrote on 6/22/2009...
This author jumps ahead when telling her story as though nothing could have possibly happened in that time which I find annoying.
This is the first in the series that I read. It got going on the first page and I couldn't put it down until I was done. I really enjoyed this book and even though this isn't what I usually read, I can't wait to read more of the Argeneau vampires. Romantic, fun and a mystery too.
Willa wrote on 5/7/2009...
Enjoyable paranormal romance, with some interesting plot twists. But be warned: the family tree shown at the beginning of the paperback has a significant plot spoiler! I was very disappointed to have the book's main mystery ruined for me and would recommend avoiding those pages.

Karina F. (
FineLQQKn) - Boynton Beach, FL wrote on 3/24/2009...
I like the series. However, Laurell Hamilton is stil my favorite.
another great one by sands, julius & marguerite's story. worth the read

Kerrie N. (
LIMama) wrote on 9/2/2008...
I really enjoyed this installment of the Argeneau family. It's refreshing to see an older heroine. Of course when you're talking about vamps, age is relative!
It was ca case she could sink her teeth into... After seven hundred years of life, Marguerite Argeneau finally has a career. Well, the start of one, anyway. She's training to be a private investigator, and her first assignment is to find an immortal's mother. It seemed simple enough, until Marguerite wakes up one evening to find herself at the wrong end of a sword. Now she realizes she's in way over her head.. Julius Notte wants to protect Marguerite, and not becausse someone just tried to take her head off. She doesn't know it yet, but she's his life mate and he's determined to woo her. It's been over five hundred years since he last courted a woman, but surely the techiniques haven't changed. Now if only he can keep her alive-so to speak- so they can have that happily-ever-after,,,,This is second, the story before marguerite's is VAMPIRES ARE FOREVER.. WHICH IS ALSO POSTED.