The Renegade Hunter

by Lynsay Sands, Avon, October 2009, ISBN #9780061474316, $7.99 U.S. / $10.99 Can.

The Argeneau family has a secret . . . one of their own is a rogue vampire!

Nicholas Argeneau was once a successful hunter who went after rogue vampires who broke the immortal law. Except no one has mentioned his name in the last fifty years, not since he turned into a rogue himself. But one a hunter, always a hunter. When Nicholas sees a bloodthirsty sucker terrifying a woman, it's second nature for him to come to her rescue. He had no idea he would also want to kiss her senseless . . .

One minute Josephine Willan is taking in a breath of fresh air, and the next sharp fangs are heading straight for her neck! Luckily, a gorgeous stranger saves her life . . . and gets locked up for his troubles. Can a man who kisses so lovingly and passionately really have committed the crime he's accused of? Jo isn't so sure . . . and she's determined to prove that this renegade hunter is worth fighting for.

Excerpt

    "I want you," Nicholas admitted, his eyes glowing silver.

    Jo suspected that was a tell with him: Molten silver meant hot and horny. Which was fine with her, as she was feeling rather hot and bothered herself.
    "But I can't claim you," he added.
    "Claim me?" she echoed, then gave a laugh. "You make me sound like lost luggage. No one can claim me. I have free will." She moved around the table and dropped into his lap. She slid her arms around his shoulders. "Fortunately for you, I'm free and willing."
    "Jo," he said, but she didn't want to hear it and covered his mouth with her own.
    She smiled, slid her lips to his ears, and nibbled briefly before whispering, "I ache for you."
    He sucked in a harsh breath, then something snapped. Suddenly his head jerked around so his lips could claim hers.