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Read review here on BookExhibitionism.deDear Patricia,in the past you've had issues with Lynsay Sands Argeneau Vampire novels. You thought they were a little too light, that something was always missing and that the fated mates "Trust the Nano"-message was getting old. Not only did it feel too convenient, it also bored you a little.But you also read almost all of her books one after another. I am not saying that they are the best thing that has happened to the world, but after going a few months without any Argeneau novels, I have to admit that I could really appreciate the light and funny setting and plot.Lynsay Sands delivers in this novel what she has always done: A story about two different people falling in love despite their own issues. The heroine of this novel is Carolyn, a 42 yrs old human woman and a little bitter after her divorce. I didn't think she was as bitter as she perceived herself, but she did have issues to work through. The hero is Christian Notte, son of Marguerite and Julius, and vampire.She felt that lusting after him was inappropiate because he, as far as she knew - and we readers know better - is a midtwenty gorgeous guy, and she.. not. So his family has this plan to make it look like he's gay and is if, because of his older brother's a semi-homophobe he wants to pretend that he's heterosexual, asking her to be his fake-girlfriend. They think this is his only chance to be close to her without her feeling like a horrible person. It sounds unreasonable right now, but it actually makes sense. I'm just too lazy to explain all of the details. In any case, she can relate and agrees. And for the record, I don't think this book offends LGBTs.There are many funny lines, as always, and I'm really curious about Christian's cousins now."Christian was trained in classical violin, but he prefers hard rock," Marguerite said.For those out there who already know Sands and love her: You'll probably love this one just as much. The ending felt a little abrupt, but I'm pretty sure the whole story will crack you up! There is one of his cousins, and Carolyn thought he was gay. When he hears that he tries way too hard to show her that he isn't. He talks in a super-deep voice, making her think that he has the flu, he thinks about cutting his hair, he emphasizes way too often how much he likes to look at pretty women etc. For those looking for a funny guilty pleasure PNR: Yep. This one is for you!Future Self, if you're having a bad day, if you're feeling a little sorry for yourself, if you're in the mood.. Pick up a novel by Lynsay Sands again. The Argeneaus have a way of cheering you up.Sincerely,PatriciaFirst Thoughts: I enjoyed that one much better than the other Argeneau novels. Mostly because I just.. accepted the fate-concept. I had issues with it when I read the series last year, but I could finally appreciate the funny lines and actually interesting general worldbuilding in this one. Several things were too convenient, and the ending abrupt, but I think it gives long-time fans exactly what they want, while sucking new comers right into the story. It's funny, lovely, and altogether very entertaining.. As long as you don't question the story itself too much.I think the Atlantis explanation was left out, though, this time, which was interesting. Either the copy I got wasn't finished at all yet, or this might be the first book in which Sands didn't explain everything again. Full review to come.