The Immortal Who Loved Me

With her trademark attention to detail, Sands immerses readers in the love lives of the Immortals (don’t call them vampires) who walk among humans in her 21st Argeneau novel (after Vampire Most Wanted). Sherry Carne is a driven businesswoman who delights in owning her own kitchenware store. She loves everything about it except the taxes—until a group of rogue Immortals called “no-fangers” rampage through her sanctuary. The Immortal Basileios Argeneau, brother to family leader Lucian, tracks the miscreants to Sherry’s store; cue instant off-the-charts sexual chemistry. While exploring his growing relationship with Sherry and keeping her safe from an old Argeneau family enemy, Basil must solve the mystery of the unknown Immortal in Sherry’s life. Humor and delightful character interactions between both familiar and new faces more than balance a slightly formulaic plot, resulting in a rich, satisfying read for both series veterans and newcomers. Agent: Jenny Bent, Bent Agency. (Feb.)