Vampire, Interrupted (Argeneau Vampire Series #9) Book

Marguerite is on her first case as a Private Investigator, accompanied by Tiny. Her first assignment is to locate the mother of a five hundred year old immortal. She is starting her career and is far from the protection of Lucian and her sons for the first time. Marguerite Rocks! After 700 years of life, Marguerite Argeneau finally starts a career. If you've been waiting for Marguerite's story, this is it. It certainly cleared up some questions I've had about this character. Why did she marry Jean Claude in the first place? Why did she stay with him so long? Everyone loves Marguerite. I love her. Julius no doubts loves her and every one of her children love her. She's my favorite character for sure. The most heavily plotted and mysterious of all the Argeneau books, Vampire, Interrupted (a very apt title) reveals what happened to Margeurite when Thomas and Inez were trying to find her in Vampires Are Forever, and many skeletons come out of the closet in the process. In the middle of a chapter somewhere past 1/4th of the book, there was a mention of Margarite is Christopher's mother. I was stunned. Why there and then? This was a cute story about the Argeneau family matriarch, Marguerite, discovering what all her other family members have been enjoying.....her very own lifemate, Julius Notte!! She finds she has a five hundred year old son, Christian and with all the other twists and turns in this lovely tale, Marguerite finds a love of her own, in Julius!!

Best one in the series, so far. Mainly because there was a moment when I was actually surprised. I love when a book does that. And, to be honest, it doesn't happen that often because:
1. I'm old.
2. I've read a hell of a lot of books.
3. I'm not an idiot.
The Argeneau series was an integral part of my introduction to PNR. I was delighted to find a group of romance novels that balanced love and lust against hilarity and mayhem. The relationships felt ridiculous yet never unlikely, as Sands made sure to craft compatible leads who were always on equal footing. The romance aspect didn't rely on flowery language, but rather a healthy desire to find someone to be happy with, to love and be loved by. This book was amazing and had me hooked from start to finish. Much better book, best of the series so far... Vampire, Interrupted by Lynsay Sands is a fantasy book about a few vampires, secrets, and action. She wrote this book to say don't judge and persecute someone without all the facts. Just go with your heart and mind, don't go on rumors and hatred. GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT FIRST. I really enjoyed it and if this does turn out to be the last book in the series, it's a very good way to end it. The beginning took me a little while to get into. Finally the match maker in the Argeneau clan finds her lifemate.....again!!! There is the usual hot steamy love scenes and even some exciting bites.... DAMN that was good! Alot of questions answered. Satisfying relationships. And just enough room to set up future books.

Christian: "you could at least talk to the woman."
Julius frowned and avoided his gaze. "I am talking."
"You aren't," Christian insisted. "You haven't said more than a handful of words."
Scowling, he admitted, "I'm practicing in my head."
Christian blinked at this. "Practicing?"
"Well, you don't just blurt out the first thing that comes to mind," Julius said with exasperation. "I have to approach this carefully, so I'm practicing."
"In your head?" Christian clarified.
"Yes." Julius nodded. "In my head."
"Right....Good, good," he nodded, and then said "but you know what would be even better?"
Julius raised his eyebrows with interest. "What?"
"Talking to her OUT LOUD!" Christian snapped.

"Okay, why don't we practice your talking with Marguerite? OUT LOUD. I'll be her."
Julius stared at him blankly. "Now?"
"No, I was thinking maybe next April. Then you could maybe give her a call, arrange a date..."
He arched his eyebrow in question, and snapped, "Yes, NOW."