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Note from VBC’s Chelsea: Today we have a special treat for fans of Lynsay Sands’ Argeneau series. First, VBC’s own Candace is talking about her ultimate favorite Argeneau couple Lucian and Leigh. After we reminisce about our favorite couple, we’ll talk about the new book One Lucky Vampire and have one awesome giveaway. With that out of the way, I’m turning it over to Candace. WHY WE LOVE ARGENEAU’S ... 
Styxx (Dark-Hunter #23) Sherrilyn Kenyon Published: Sept. 3, 2013 (St. Martin’s Press) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 5 stars This review begins with a personal story. There is one book in my collection that I have not re-read and that is Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Acheron. It is one of my top 20 favorite books of all time, but I cried for... 
Vampires Need Not…Apply? (Accidentally Yours #4) Mimi Jean Pamfiloff Published: Sept. 3, 2013 (Forever) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Paranormal romance appeals because it brings the heat. The men are so hot, they smolder. The women soften up werewolves, vampires, warlocks, beasts... 
Dark Lycan (Carpathians #24) Christine Feehan Published: Sept. 3, 2013 (Berkley) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Alphas are very popular around VBC, but then again, so are heroines who can hold their own against these strong males. Which is why I absolutely adored Tatijana... 
Never Deal With Dragons (Dragon Trilogy #1) Lorenda Christensen Published: July 22, 2013 (Carina Press) Purchase at: Amazon Review Source: Provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Here at Vampire Book Club—home of the Alpha Showdown—we love an alpha. Well, apparently Lorenda Christensen does too because in her debut novel she created an alpha... 
The Cursed (The League of the Black Swan #1) Alyssa Day Published: May 7, 2013 (Berkley) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: Purchased Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Authors are risk takers. They finish off a series and begin another with their fanbase expecting something just as intriguing as the series and characters that made them become dedicated fans to begin with.... 
A Note from Chelsea / VBC: All the suggested poolside reading lists we see online point to cheeky contemporary novels or lighthearted romps. Well, at VBC we know there are plenty of books featuring paranormal elements, badass heroines and sexy heroes that are perfect for reading out under the sun. So, of course, we’ve decided to do our own Beach Reads picks. Each Friday for the next several weeks, we’ll... 
MacReive (Immortals After Dark #13) Kresley Cole Published: July 2, 2013 (Gallery) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Note: While this review contains no spoilers for MacRieve, it does reference events from previous Immortals After Dark novels. The bad thing about finishing a new Immortals After Dark book is that you know it will... 
Bite Me (London Undead #1) PJ Schnyder Published: June 24, 2013 (Carina Press) Purchase at: Amazon Review Source: Provided by publisher for honest review Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 4 stars PJ Schnyder comes out swinging in Bite Me. It starts out as the characters are getting tissue samples from a zombie, end up killing said zombie (with sound effects included) and the reader still wants to... 
Wounded Angel (Earth Angels #3) Stacy Gail Published: May 27, 2013 (Carina Press) Purchase at: Amazon Review Source: Provided by publisher Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Note: Check out Jo’s review of the first Earth Angels book Nobody’s Angel. Ella Little is leaves a nightmarish past behind in an attempt to recreate herself. She does her very best to make sure she is never a victim... 
