cover image The Rogue Hunter

The Rogue Hunter

Lynsay Sands, . . Avon, $7.99 (373pp) ISBN 978-0-06-147429-3

Sands spins off this paranormal romance series debut from her popular Argeneau books (Bite Me If You Can , etc.) with her trademark wit and passion. On a well-deserved vacation from her fast-track job as a lawyer, Samantha Willan is looking forward to hanging out with her sisters at their family's cottage. Rogue Hunter Garrett Mortimer has been sent by the Council to search for an errant vampire who has been biting mortals. When the two cross paths in the middle of nowhere, romance intrudes on Sam's R&R and Garrett's mission. Sands maintains the heart, sass and steam of her other novels, providing plenty of plot-driving backstory, but never letting it overshadow the love and passion. With sexy immortals, strong protagonists and smart dialogue, this series launch is a winner. (Oct.)