I could not put this down! Started it at 9 pm and finished at 1am. I'm not even a romance fan but the mystery involved helps me. I started reading this series years ago and have kept up on all the new releases. Glad I got to read this as an ARC! Stephanie is a rock star and I'm so glad she found her life mate

It was a good story, I like how we came back to Dressler and I’d been wondering about Stephanie. I did feel as though was a little bit slow to realize things, but I enjoyed her character development. I also loved that Thorne had a life mate even though he is not an immortal, that was a cool idea.

I love Lynsay Sands her books never fail! Stephanie and Thorne make the perfect match. Just the perfect amount of conflict while focusing mainly on the couple. Absolutely loved it can't wait for the next!!

Being book #35 in the Argeneau series, by Lindsay Sands, you can imagine how popular the author’s books are. This is Stephanie and Thorne’s story. Both of these characters have appeared in earlier books, and it is nice to finally get them together as the stars of their own story.

Stephanie was introduced as a teenager early on in the series. Now she is an adult and living the life of a recluse because she has the unique ability to hear other people's thoughts. While that is good when hunting rogues, the crush of so many thoughts can be unbearable at times. Thus, her necessary rural and reclusive life that helps keep the noise to a minimum.

Thorne, also introduced in earlier books, is the result of genetic experiments conducted by his father Dr. Dressler. He is a mix of human and various animal DNA. As a result, he has wings and is not entirely mortal. Currently he is in Canada and staying at the compound that also contains Stephanie’s home while he awaits the possible removal of his wings.

When Thorne and Stephanie meet there is an instant attraction. When by chance their skin grazes the others, they both feel the electricity between them. Stephanie knows this can only be one thing, Thorne is her life mate. But will Thorne want her when he finds out her past and what will happen when Dressler comes looking for them both.

This book just further proves that this series is my go-to for vampire goodness. Enjoyed every moment of this story. I like how diverse Sands characters are and her imagination seems to know no bounds. She manages to keep delivering great story after great story and somehow keeps them fresh and exciting even after all this time.

Another thing I like about these books is that there is always some kind of tension and/or drama to keep the reader interested and invested in the outcome. The character development is good, and I was especially drawn to these two characters. I think it is because both of these characters have been through so much already and yet they still retain a positive outlook on life. Therefore, I really wanted them to have their happy ending.

I have read most of the books in this series and this one is in the top 5 for me. If you haven’t read any of these books, I strongly urge you to read this one or any of the others in the series for that matter. Sands always gives you enough background to read each book as a stand-alone.

I received a free copy, via NetGalley, in exchange for my honest review.

This is number 34 in the Argeneau Vampire series and it did not disappoint! We first met our main character Stephanie way back in the series when she was just a teenager. She is now in her ate 20's and living in a more secluded location to help her manage some of her powers. I have really enjoyed seeing Stephanie's growth throughout the entire series because she is one of the only characters who has aged since we met them. We also get reintroduced to a character we met a few books back and he could be one of my favorites in the series. Thorne is an experiment that never should have happened, his DNA has been mixed with many other creatures and so he is not very human and has many animal like features. Again this book is technically one you can just jump into but I think it makes the reading much better if you have some knowledge of this world and the characters because they all come back eventually in the books. Still highly recommend this series if you love a good paranormal romance! Thank you Avon for my gifted copy for review!

I've read all the books in the Argeneau series and enjoyed them. This is Stephanie and Thorne's story. Stephanie became an immortal when she was 15 due to a terrifying attack. She suffers from a debilitating headaches and her powers enable her to hear other peoples thoughts. When Stephanie meets Thorne, she is surprised to learn that he was genetically altered using creature, as well as human, DNA. His creator, Dressler, a deranged scientist, is trying to capture Stephanie and Thorne so he can continue his experiments. Recommended.

Wow-what a read! I know that many reviewers and long-time readers are going to be telling 'newbies' that they really should read some of the other books first. In my opinion, you do not have to do so. As it is, the first part of this series is written quite differently; lighter, funnier, a tad less descriptive sexually. That might make you feel the author needs to grow, but she already has. The series has changed as time went on.

The second reason is that this book has enough necessary back-story that makes reading some of the later works in this series unnecessary. I myself was in a quandary when I didn't remember some essential past issues that were being discussed in this book. However, to my delight, just as I was beyond frustrated, everything was explained. So now I don't have to do a considerable re-read of the whole series. Not that I won't LOL!

What we have here is one of the best Argeneau books that I have read in a long time. The characters are fresh, sexy, and quite interesting. They have a lot more going on than just pining for each other.

Stephanie is a non-fang vampire, and Thorne is the result of a DNA experiment by his nutsy cuckoo father. Thorne has come to this remote area to see if he can have an operation that would make him "normal. Stephanie is in the same area because she hears thinner and outer voices of everyone in her vicinity. She needs to be alone. But fate is going to lead them on a wonderful trip filled with excitement, fighting, and a ton load of know-it-all vampires!

*ARC supplied by Avon and Harper Voyager, NetGalley, and the author.

I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I am familiar with this author and recently reread this series. I enjoy this book and like the H&H. It was instant love. This story deals with accepting yourself for who you are, validation you are worthy of love, and family dynamics of both H&H. I like povs. It can be read as a stand-alone but I would recommend reading some of the earlier ones of her series because I felt the connection of the whys, whos, and what was a little lacking if I was new to this series. I did also feel in the previous book there was more community commitment with the H &H. This was a quick read for me but felt her earlier work had more umph or something. It was a good read but was expecting a little more only because I had read the whole series. I would still recommend this author and series. I will still seek out her books.

I received an arc from Net Galley. This book was fantastic. I loved that Steph finally got a happy ending, I've been rooting for her for a long time. A lot of past characters make an appearance. I'm hoping for a happy story about Thornes mom and aunt.

Immortal Rising is the 34th entry in the Argeneau series and unlike most of the others this is probably one of the very few I would recommend reading some of the previous books. While most in the Argeneau series can be read as standalones, there are still a lot of recurring characters and plot arcs that are going on. And both main characters from this book come from two different arcs that explain heavily their backgrounds and stories they come from. Now, it isn’t absolutely necessary as I think Sands does a decent job concisely explaining things but I definitely think it will help and this is the first book that doesn’t go too deep into what Immortals are or even too deep into the lifemate thing. Any other book before this one will do that.

That being said, this is probably one of my top favorites in the series. I thoroughly enjoyed Stephanie’s character and humor and thought she meshed very well with Thorne. I loved seeing all the past characters and had just a good time with this. I was nervous going in because we are introduced to Stephanie in the beginning of the Rogue Hunter series, as a teenager. And she is a moody, angsty thing (as teenagers are), and though I know she has evolved since then in glimpses from other books, I was afraid she wouldn’t have “grown up” enough for my taste. I was pleasantly surprised that this book has taken place 13 years later, girl is in her late twenties and she is doing great for someone who is burdened with the constant pressing thoughts of everyone around her in an 8-mile radius. Yikes. She had a great sense of humor and didn’t get super angsty.

Thorne, also being a bit of “freak” himself, was super chill and charming and well…hot. I thought they had great chemistry and even their misunderstandings turned into good communication. None of the things I hate in romance got dragged out. Miscommunication? Solved quickly. Virgin trope? Made sense, didn’t get weird or drawn out. Lucien being an alpha mother hen? I always love it, could never hate that.

I was so happy I received this book for review. Lynsay Sands is one of my comfort authors and I recommend her Argeneau series for a light fun contemporary paranormal romance read. You can really pick up almost any of them and not be lost, but it is worth it to read them all in my opinion.

I love Lucien. While I haven’t read all thirty something of these books, I have enjoyed several off them. I love the idea of life mates and seeing Stephanie have to be pinned down and told that Thorne was he life mate was adorable. These books shoe personality flaws and how the right partner can make up for it. Good plot. Likeable characters. And Lucien is great!

Lynsay Sands delivers another hit in the thirty-fourth installment in the Argeneau Series. Stephanie has been an immortal since a horrible attack when she was fourteen years old. She suffers from a debilitating power that leaves her isolated. Thorne isn’t an immortal, but a genetic mix of man and creatures. While being stalked by the crazed scientist that made him, they realize that they are life mates.

As with other books in the series, previous characters come back to help the new couple catch the bad guys. It was delightful watching Stephanie and Thorne come together and realize that they could conquer any issues and make a life together. And as always, the cast of familiar faces makes the story feel like a homecoming.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

IMMORTAL RISING (Argeneau #34) by Lynsay Sands

This is the 34th installment of the Argeneau family series, and it is still not tired and is worthy of continuing. Stephanie who we have been invested with for several books finally got her HEA. Thorne is such an interesting character and a great counterpart for Stephanie. It was great to have Lucian very involved. It is always a welcome blast from the past to have the earlier characters come in the story. Once again Lynsay Sands brings the heat, the witty banter and a solid storyline. I enjoyed this and give it 4 stars.

Lynsay Sands vampire romances are quite remarkable. Good characters who always keep you on your toes. Excellent writing.

*This review is for an ARC**
I want to start off by saying I probably should have did more research on this book because I was unaware it was an entire series and this is #34. Despite that I did not feel like I missed anything crazy because I read the whole book and the story made complete sense. There were a ton of characters that I am guessing the first 33 books cover however they were not focal points of this story so not knowing their background did not bother me.

Stephanie - is constantly on the brink of losing control because of the voices of others in her head. This girl is a total rock star who can take care of herself. It is so refreshing to read a book with a strong woman character who can kick butt and take care of herself.
Thorne - a mixing bowl of DNA convinced he is a freak. He is a total hottie with amazing abilities because of his different DNA.

The story immediately captured my attention because it starts off with action. Stephanie uses her power to hear people's thoughts to assist others in rounding up rouges who mean harm. Eventually, Stephanie move's out to the country where there are not so many voices to be heard. Here is where she meets Thorne who is staying in the neighboring home. I love books with mates and I almost always give them 5 stars. I have no problem with Thorne being a bird person either (Ice Planet Barbarians are blue devils great series you should read it). I was excited for the tension that seemed to be building between Thorne and Stephanie but it was snapped within a chapter or two of them meeting. There is plenty of steam which really added back the stars I would have taken away for the lack of additional build-up. I wish there was just a little more time between their joining because it felt pretty rushed. Then once they were joined the middle of the book just felt like filler to catch up the background characters on what was happening. The ending of this book was just as exciting as the beginning. Plenty of action and what happened. There is a HAE although the whole book takes place over the course of like a week so it was a little off to me.

I am definitely going to go back and start with book 1 because I like the concept of the characters and world. It is similar to other fantasy books but it has it's own twist as well. No-fanger immortals was an interesting take.

Stephanie and Thorne are the main couple in this long time series. The story is a little different.

Thorne is a Hybrid a creation of his evil father Dressler.

Stephanie has a super unique ability that we’ve never seen before. She’s also Edentate. With no fangs.

They are life-mates.

Thorne closed his eyes on a sigh, wondering how he would convince Stephanie to marry him without finding out about—His eyes popped open. “Grandchildren?”

His mother is a trip. I love her so much.

Just another great edition to this awesome series.

I really enjoyed this book. The mentions of Atlantis and nanos was really fun. I felt like some big parts were a bit anticlimactic, but the storyline itself was very entertaining. I am excited to see what’s in store for Thorne and Stephanie. I would definitely recommend to friends! I will do. More thorough review once the book in releases to avoid any spoilers. Great start!

I requested this book because it had an awesome cover. It wasn't until after I got approved I realized it's #30-something in its series! I put it off for a while because I was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up, but when. I finally started it I read it in a day! The characters are really sweet and loveable, I love their chemistry.

The Edentate and the Hybrid!

The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙💚🖤💛❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙📔
World building: 🌎🌍🌏🌎🌎
Character development: 🧐😕😍😗😳

The heroine: Stephanie - was turned by a “no-fanger” when she and her sister were kidnapped from a family vacation as a teenager. Stephanie has some abilities that many immortals don’t have. One of which is her ability to hear everyone’s thoughts from a much larger radius than most immortals. Her ability is so sensitive that she isn’t able to block them out an had to move away to a remote location in Canada where she has few neighbors.

The Hero(s): Thorne - his father is Dr. Dressler, the fanatical geneticist that started experimenting with combinations of human and animal DNA. Thorne is made up of a human mixed with a few other things such as a bald eagle, dolphin, bat and a few others. Though he mostly looks like a man with wings and white hair.

The Story: Thorne was the one who left his father’s Island off the coast of Venezuela to Lucian and his men in order to save some of the other immortals who had been captured for his fathers torturous experiments. Since then all of the people on the island have been freed including Thorne, his mother and his aunt. Now Thorne wants to have his wings removed so he can live a normal life taking care of his elderly mother and aunt who want to move off of the island.

While Stephanie’s sister Dani, who is a doctor, looks into ways to remove Thorne’s wings, he is staying at the house next door to where Stephanie lives. Not long after they meet, Stephanie discovers they are life mates. Though they have much to overcome. In addition to that, Dr. Dressler wants Stephanie on his table to see what it is that makes her special.

I liked this story, especially since it differed from the ones before it in that there are special circumstances with Stephanie being an Edentate (immortal without fangs) and Thorne being genetically altered. However, the book did get quite steamy pretty early on which I loved. I enjoyed the fact that even though Thorne was raised on an island cut off from the world, by the time he meets Stephanie, he is fairly worldly when it comes to women and a tech geek to boot. This book was one of my favorites so far in the Argeneau series.

I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.

I have been provided with a review copy of Immortal Rising through NetGalley for an impartial review. This is the thirty fourth book in the Argeneau series and I just loved getting to reenter this amazing world with these wonderful characters. This story features Stephanie and Thorne who we have previously met in other books in this series. I am just so happy that they both finally got a story and I just absolutely fell in love with them. I just didn’t want this story to end and I was just drawn into this wonderful story. This is truly one of the author’s best stories that I have ever read and I can’t wait to read more wonderful stories from her.