Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Book Review: After the Bite by Lynsay Sands

 

Book Description

Immortal Enforcer Valerian just wants to relax. His last assignment had been more grueling than he’d care to admit, and golf has always helped him unwind. If golf course owner Natalie thinks it’s a little odd for him to tee off at sunset every evening, she’s keeping it to herself. The single mom is sexy as hell, and her little daughter Mia only adds to his delight. He knows Natalie is wary of a relationship of any kind…what will she think when she discovers he’s an Immortal? His best course of action is to woo her the old-fashioned way.

But the course of true love never did run smooth—especially for a vampire and a mortal. And when danger stalks Natalie, Valerian realizes he’s playing a game of life and death and if he loses this round, he risks losing her forever.


My Review

Natalie owns a golf course and small restaurant. She's wary of relationships after her husband, son and parents passed away in a car accident. But learning that her husband wasn't who he said he was might have been an even bigger shock for her. For that reason she keeps to herself, doesn't date and raises her young daughter all the while trying to keep her golf course and restaurant going with minimal help so she can save money. 

Valerian is an immortal enforcer that works for the Argeneau family. He golfs at night and even though Natalie thinks it's weird, he's a paying customer so she doesn't say anything. 

Valerian is golfing one night when his golf cart runs out of gas and he ends up saving Natalie after what they all think is just an accident. He's kept to himself all these months he's been playing golf there so he hasn't met Natalie before now but once he reaches her and meets her, he's sure she is his mate. But that can be very tricky with a mortal and even more tricky for her since she doesn't want to get involved with anyone. 

Once Valerian thinks she is in danger though, he calls in the troops and they just kind of take over and let her know she might be in danger. She knows they are all there to keep her and little Mia safe so she puts up a lot less fight when people start taking over her life than I might have in the same situation. Little by little she can see that Valerian is a good guy and she is attracted to him and she thinks he might be attracted to her as well but she still takes things slow...for a while. Once they give into their feelings, there's really no going backwards until she finds out about what he is. She doesn't take it well in the beginning, not that I can really blame her. So while it takes a little time for her to trust him and the others, it's really Valerian's sister that helps her in that regard. 

All the while they are trying to track down the serial killer, The Angel Maker who they think might be behind the dangerous scenarios that have happened to Natalie. This is the 35th book in this series and I really enjoyed this book as much as I have enjoyed the other books in this series. 

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. 

Disclosure: I was sent an e-Arc of this book via NetGalley but all thoughts and opinions are my own.


32 comments:

  1. 35 books and you are still enjoying them? Wow.

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    1. Some of the series I've been reading for 20 or more years have a lot of books in them.

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  2. I like Sands, she is fun

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  3. I love that a mighty immortal plays golf. It makes me giggle.

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  4. I really enjoy her books. I'm a bit behind on this series but I've been catching up. Nice review.

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  5. Yeah, it would be tough to discover about vampires and find out he thinks your his mate. I love that the setting is a golf course- unique.

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  6. I am glad that you enjoyed this one....it was so so much fun! One of my more favorites of the recently released books in this series.

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  7. Great review, Mary, and sounds like a good one especially after getting 5 stars from you.

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  8. Sounds good, glad you enjoyed it

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  9. I don't know why, but just the idea of an Immortal Enforcer playing golf makes me laugh...especially when his golf cart runs out of gas. :D

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    1. It was fun. I guess older immortals have to find some way to have some fun.

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  10. Wow, if that's the 35th book in the series, it must be a very popular and successful series.

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    1. I think so. It's a great series if you like paranormal romance.

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  11. I have heard good things about this author and will have to try one of her books!

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  12. 35 books and still going strong. That says a lot.

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  13. That must be quite the series, sounds fun.

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  14. I just got my library copy come through. I've enjoyed several of this series! Glad to see your 5 stars!

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    1. I can't wait to see how you felt about it.

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  15. I heard a lot about this author but I haven't tried her books yet

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  16. This sounds good. I like the mystery aspect.

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    1. it was a great addition to the series.

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