A few words about the Argeneau series:
Most people think of the Argeneau series as a vampire series, but to me it’s more about family. The fact that they are vampires is just an added little twist, like an accessory to an outfit. It makes them more interesting in some ways, allows for more plot twisting and such, but it’s really not the main focus of the stories. The main focus is how the characters interact and respond to each other, how they argue and tease and how they come together and support each other when trouble strikes”¦and trouble always strikes.
In The Reluctant Vampire, trouble comes in the form of one Stephanie McGill, an unwilling and newly turned teenager who is being hunted by her sire, a mad no-fanger named Leonius. The Argeneaus have taken her under their protection. They’ve sent her to live at Casey Cottage in Port Henry where Harper Stoyan is looking after things while Victor and Elvi Argeneau are on honeymoon. And two Rogue Hunters, Anders and Drina Argenis ( a Spanish cousin to the Argeneaus), are sent to replace Tiny and Mirabeau who delivered her safely there. Their job is to keep the girl safe. Simple right? It should be, but between attacks on the household and the precocious Stephanie deciding to take on the role of cupid and bring Drina and a reluctant Harper together”¦well, things are soon less than simple. You’d be amazed at how much trouble a newly turned teenage vamp can cause.
Now it is YOUR turn, do you have any questions for me? I have a new copy of The Reluctant Vampire for one of my commenters today!
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Will we ever see a book on Lisa & Robert?
I’m sooo glad you are writing about Stephanie’s story. I always wanted to know what would become of her. I’ll have to get the book when it comes out. Love the Argeneau series!
Thanks,
Dewanna
I am a huge, huge fan of yours. I have read almost every book you have written and love the Argeneaus. My question is: After righting romance for so long, how do you keep it fresh?
I just picked up a few books in this series. Can’t wait to read them. The storyline is exactly what I enjoy!
I’ve been picking these up and putting them down for awhile getting ready to read them. Should they be read in order? I’m at the starting gate now.
Hey^^
I love the Argeneau series and have all your books except this one which is on my list to buy! My favourite book is probably Vampire, Interrupted, I just love Marguerite.
I love this series, I hope I am picked to receive this lastest book.
thanks
I quite like this series. Question. Unless I’m totally brain-drained I seem to remember the mention of a gay pairing, bodyguards maybe, in one of the last books. Are you going to do anything with them beyond that mention?
I have got to say, I got my first bite of your Argeneau Series when I read The Accidental Vampire. Up to that point any vampire novel I had read was more intense, dark, and HUNGRY…While all of your novels do have a mix of that, there is such incredible humor as well. Who ever heard of a vampire who was turned by a freak accident? LOL. It was brilliant. And I was hooked ever since. Anyway, my question is this: Did you start out expecting to put the witty and sarcastic flair into your novels which in essence turned them from being just a paranormal romance to a romantic paranormal comedy?
Hi Lynsay,
I’ve already got my copy of TRV, so exclude me from the contest, please. I just wanted to drop by and tell you that even though, I’m saving it to read at the beach, I couldn’t resist peeking so I’ve already read the 1st 3 chapters and as always, it’s the best. Every time I read one, I think it’s the best until I read the next. Still in love with Bastien though. : ) I agree with you that it’s about family and you’ve done a great job of allowing us to fall in love with the entire family, even grumpy Victor. : ) Looking forward to Lisa’s story too and of course, Christian’s this winter. [doing my happy dance about that] Happy Reading everyone!
I can’t wait to read your newest Argenea series book. I LOVE the series.
No questions today just compliments!
Love the Argeneau series, I have read almost everyone so far (except the last two)and can’t wait for new books. I also really love that their Canadian! Keep up the great writing!
Gees, Jen, that threw me. LOL. I was thinking, who are Lisa and Robert? I don’t recall a Lisa and Robert in the Argeneaus. Then it clicked. The Madisons. LOL. I’ve written Lisa’s story. It comes out next spring. Hope that’s good news
Dewanna, I just couldn’t resist. Stephanie is a fun character. I’m sure we’ll see more of her.
LOL, Lisa. I haven’t got a clue. Seriously. They just seem to come to me.
Hope you like them Erica!
Pat, they are pretty much stand alone. They don’t HAVE to be read in order, but for some it is better if they are. Notably Vampires Are Forever and Vampire, Interrupted should be in order, and Renegade Hunter and Born to Bite should too.
Melissa, I love Marguerite too. But then she’s based on my mother so I would.
Lynsay
Thanks Lynsay,
In order is probably best for me as I tend to get weird once I’m into it and have met the characters. Think I’ll go looking for a list.
Ha! Sorry about that! I should have specified. I just saw the covers up there for The Countess & The Heiress and it made me think about it. 🙂
I love the Argeneau series. I have read them all and enjoyed the humor that was intertwined with each great story.How many books do you plan on writing in this series?
I’m excited to see what trouble Stephanie causes! I was wondering what happened to her… I’ve really enjoyed your Argeneau series, Lynsay! Thanks for writing it!<3
This series certainly sounds like something I’d enjoy. I adore sarcasm…Mix that with vamps and romance…I am all over it!
This is such a great series and the covers are really eye-catching.
Looking forward to reading this latest installment!
My question is: do you ever get tired of writing this series?
I’m definitely not tired of reading them, just wondered if you’re planning an end-game for the series.
What were your favorite characters to write about?
Hi! I enjoyed your novels set in Port Henry and the characters in them. I was wondering if Edward, Alessandro and their mates will make appearances in your future novels?
I love that you focus on family dynamics and that the vampire part though enchanting I am sure is not the end all of the story.
It would be great to see something along these lines with a plot of love apart for a good reason for a while. As a military wife who lives in books with her husband away on long lonely nights, I crave reading about someone stuck in my spot too, trying to keep love going strong.
Do you have any plots that include anything like that for the future by chance?
This sounds like a great series! Do you recomend readers start with the first book, or your latest release?
I am just getting into the series and I LOVE IT!! You are just brilliant. I am excited to see Christian’s story coming soon. However, I read the first few chapters of TRV and I fell in love with Anders. I’ve got a weakness for the dark, silent types. Are you planning to write his story? Thanks!
With which character do you resemble the most?
I love your books, both historical and paranormal. My question is which, if either, do you find it harder to write historical or paranormal.
Not so much a question as a compliment. I was in a book store, and ran across my 1st of your books. It was an Argeneau novel. Can’t remember the title off the top of my head, but it’s the one with the hilarious bathroom scene.
I fell in love with the series, went back and bought every available one. To read such true women (wondering about leg stubble, pit odor and belly bulges) won me over. Loved it!
Loved the whole premise of the (trying not to spoil for anyone just picking up the series) begining of the Vampires TO THIS DAY…is still the most unique on the market!
HUGE-HUGE Kuddos for that! It is a fascinating start for them! Love the tight knit family and everything about this series!
Keep up the fab work!
Dana-vitch36
Just luv yo Argeneau series, have nt read the lot since its a bit tricky where 2 get them. Just luv yo humor nd the dynamics of the family. Keep them cuming. Luv frm zimbabwe
First of all let me say I LOVE this series. You are the first author I’ve ever read a paranormal book by, and I am officially hooked.
My question because I love this series so much is, do you see the Argeneau series ending soon? There are still people of who I would like to see have their own story lol.
I laughed at, “You’d be amazed at how much trouble a newly turned teenage vamp can cause.” because we have three teenage girls in the house now. It’s insanity!
I’ll have to start my re-read of the series in anticipation of the new book.
Hi Lynsay. Your covers are awesome. Do you have any input on them? Continued success.
Question???? Of course, there’s a question, I am female!
Will we see more Notte! Notte! Notte! family as a series of books? Hmmmmmm?
Have read and got all of the Argeneau series except for this one have loved all of them but my favourite one are Vincent’s and Lucian’s storys. Was wondering when we would get a book about Tiny and his lifemate I would love to read that as I love his character.
I love your books. They are truly enticing. My question is: where do you find your inspiration?
I have never had so much fun reading vampire books as I do reading yours. How far do you intend to take the series, and are you ever planning on bringing a new family into it?
Looking forward to a new book! I just found this series, especially love Lucern, LOL.
Great combination of vampire, romance, and humor. A very entertaining series 🙂
First have to say Thanks! Love anything that is written by you but the Argeneau series is my fav 🙂 Just finished TRV and laughed so much at Stephanie and Drina. So my question as to do with a scene out of TRV. Was the stinky cat scene from a real life experience?
Hey Lynsay,
I was so happy to see you on the boards today! We spoke back in 2008 through email on the idea of inter-ethnic, same-sex and poly relationships in the Argeneau series. I still appreciate that you wrote me personally and I can’t wait to catch up on the series. I moved not long after we talked and I never did get around to raising the discussion on the readers boards like I wanted. Perhaps after my next deadline I can rectify that.
I’ve fallen a little behind on the series between the chaos of moving and meeting my own writing deadlines, but catching up will be my reward for getting the last three deadlines of the year subbed. So definitely take it as a compliment that you make we write faster! 🙂
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you. The wonderful experience of talking to you right before the chaos and then reading your books right after the chaos passed last year, all helped to get me back to writing. I had a single novella out when we spoke and now my third, fourth, (and fingers crossed, fifth, possibly sixth), releases are all coming out from my publisher(s)before the end of this year. My feedback, thus far, says I’ve followed in your wonderful footsteps, writing about people, families who just happen to be paranormal with a story to tell.
Thank you so much, Lynsay! I can’t wait to read the new one and all those to follow.
~Xakara
Edward, they’re already paired so while they may be mentioned again, they won’t get their own story.
Danielle, I write with humor no matter the genre. Don’t seem to be able to avoid it. Not really planned. It’s just me and my writing style.
Thank you Amy. I hope you like Christian’s story. I loved writing it.
Thank you Joyce and Candy!!
Lynsay
I’m not sure, Gabrielle, as long as the ideas come I’ll write them down
Thank you Kathy. Hope you like it.
Hope you enjoy them if you get the chance to read them Karen
Thank you JeanP
No, Joni, so far I haven’t got anywhere near bored writing them. And so far no endgame planned.
Lynsay
Christian’s book is definitely my favorite, I fell in love with the guy and I’ve never done that before. And it was SUCH a fun story
Yes, Andra, they will.
Sorry Kimberly, but not really at the moment, Vampire, Interrupted was about a couple parted for Centuries but its not quite what you’re talking about
Every book is a stand alone Jane, but you are probably best to start at the beginning. We do have a book list of the order on my website
I do have plans for Anders eventually Jocelynn, but not at the moment
I’m not sure Andrea. All of them have a little me in them
I don’t find either genre hard or harder, Kimberley. Although I do find certain stories harder than other it has nothing to do with genre and everything to do with storyline.
Thank you, Dana. It’s kind of you to say
Thank you Gillian! Zimbabwe, cool!
I don’t have any plans to end it Tiffany
LOL Jocelyn. Hope they aren’t as much trouble as Stephanie.
Thank you Leigh.
No, Sue, not much input at all. That’s all down to the art department who are awesome
Yes Gracey you will.
Lynsay
I love this series and have been hooked since I picked up The Immortal Hunter and I immediately went back to get the other books in the series and I’ve been hooked since. I’m so excited to see Dani’s sister again, I was so curious as to what happened to her. We’ve gotten bits and pieces but I’m happy to see that she’s in this book. Can’t wait to pick it up. My two questions ( I hope I’m not repeating, haven’t read the other comments, my kids are keeping me pretty busy) Do you have a planned outline on how far you will take this series and whose books are next? Will we get to see Justin Bricker get a book? I just love him and anytime he walks in the room I know he’s going to make me laugh 🙂
june111(at)att(dot)net
Yay I am so glad that you don’t plan to end it. This is one series where I can say no owning one of the books is a sad day.
I really enjoy your Argeneau series. When you started the series did you think there would be as many books as there are now, or did you originally plan a shorter series that just kept growing?
I just had to say what a feeling of family you have given to the Argeneau (and hints of the Notte) clans, and I look forward to each book’s release. The vampiric element is woven in so well that it does not overpower the story, as I have seen in some lesser “all bite, little plot” attempts. Glad to hear that the series will continue.
I love this series. 🙂 Btw, the thing that I like about you is that you write such a wide variety of books… from historical romance to paranormals… 🙂
Congrats on another new book! :0 Can’t wait till your next one..
first i really love your books, especially your Argeneau series. It has a very fresh and intriguing story line. I look forward to all the new books ad read them within hours of purchase usually. I wondered how you originally came up with your twist on the classic vampire genre? I also love to see interesting variations but so few did it as well as you have. 🙂 can’t wait for the next in the series come Nov. already on my to be read lists 🙂
I love reading all of your stories. How do you come up with them? do your characters talk to you? do they usually connect with something in your life or are they completely made up?
Jessica
Jane, Tiny’s story was in the anthology Bitten by Cupid.
Reem, I find my inspiration from real people and every day life. Really. You’d be amazed at how many true events are in the stories. (Grin)
Jesz, the Notttes are now brought in and others may be in the future. I have no idea when the series will end though.
Thank you Jedigirlsc!
Belinda, yes, the stinky cat scene was inspired by a real event. Fortunately, no one got sprayed. But only by sheer luck.
Thank you Xakara. I hope the writing is going well. Take care.
Jolene, there’s no planned outline for the series or for whose story comes next. Whichever character steps forward at writing time is who gets a story. As for whose stories are coming, the three written are Teddy’s (Coming in an anthology at the end of November.) Christian’s which is called Under a Vampire Moon and comes out in December, and JEanne Louise’s story which is untitled and I think comes out next spring. I’m writing another in a couple months but am not sure who it will be. One of Christian’s band members is at the top of the list. Bricker, however, will have to wait a while. Sorry, but I have more work for him before he gets his story.
Diane, I originally started out with four stories, Marguerite’s four kids Lissianna, Lucern, Thomas and Etienne. It just grew from there
Thank you Mary, that’s a lovely compliment.
Thank you May. Hope you continue to enjoy the stories.
Michelle, I came up with the twist from necessity. I’m kind of logical by nature. Cursed and soulless vamps running around just didn’t cut it for me, so I needed an alternate explanation for the vampirism. Some research led me to nanos. But I didn’t want them to be new and young either, because part of the attraction of vamps is that they are old and have seen and done a lot. So, I ended up with Atlantis and it’s reputedly being advanced technologically as the explanation.
Hope you all continue the stories.
Thanks
Lynsay
Hi Lynsay, I am so very happy to have not missed your question post! I love that tor vampires are from Canada. Have you ever thought of writing a prequill, about Atlantis and the start of the immortals? I always love when there is back story.
thanks so much
I <3 you and your wicked since of humor…. :0)
~Linda~