All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire

Love at Stake, Book 5

By: Kerrelyn Sparks

Narrated by: Coleen Marlo

Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Toni Davis's Christmas wish list:

1. Springing my best friend from the psych ward.
2. Living somewhere that doesn't have coffins in the basement. Occupied coffins.
3. Finding Mr. Right. Please make him tall, dark, handsome, and alive.

This Christmas isn't so merry for Toni. Her best friend's been locked up in a mental hospital ever since she told the police she was attacked by vampires, and the only way for Toni to get her out is to prove that bloodsuckers really do exist. So she's taken a job as a bodyguard for the Undead, but she gets more than she bargained for, especially when she meets Ian MacPhie, a Scottish rascal looking for Ms. Right. Although Ian's nearly five centuries old, he looks and acts like a 27-year-old hunk. How can a dead man be so damn sexy? Could Mr. Wrong be Mr. Right? One forbidden kiss could lead to an eternity of passion, and all it takes is one moment under the mistletoe....

Bite into another Love at Stake novel.

©2008 Kerrelyn Sparks (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers

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What made the experience of listening to All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire the most enjoyable?

I love the Scottish accent and own all of Kerrelyn Sparks book and now buying them in audio form.

What other book might you compare All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire to and why?

All of Kerrelyn Sparks series

Which scene was your favorite?

The romantic scenes and the ending.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh.

loved it

fantastic story, just as good as reading the book. I would recommend to all paranormal romance lovers.

Sexy Vampires

This was a fun paranormal romance with Christmas vibes! Ian is 700-year-old vampire and he is looking for his one true love. Toni took a new job guarding vampires to prove their existence after her roommate and best friend was attacked. Ian and Toni couldn’t help but fall in love. This has humor, a well-placed love story, and a villain who wanted world domination.

Yes all there is a Santa

And his name is Ian. I loved this story and would agree by far it is the best in the series. It had everything. Bad guys on the chase. A strong female heroine and a sexy scottish hero in Ian. The interaction with all the other characters from the agency and interplay between couples just sizzles. You won't want to wait until Christmas to open this gift from K.Sparks.

Reality bedamned

Here again is a fun read, Well preformed, good story. I love the characters, and the follow through of them in this series. I am interested in the developement of the children.

so intense itll burn a hole in you with its heat!

i was given this book at 17 i have loved reading it over the years. the performance may not be exactly what i pictured in my head when reading but it did this book justice! if you like mythical stories and especially love vampires its a great read.. more importantly its an intense romantic read that could burn a hole in your chest with all its heat.

SO SWEET

All I want for Christmas is my Vampire, This is so sweet LOVE IT on to the next one

Love it!

Listened for Fun (Audible)
Overall Rating: 4.50
Story Rating: 4.50
Character Rating: 4.50

Audio Rating: 3.50 (not part of the overall rating)

Part of my 25 Books for the Holidays for 2012

How All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire put me in the Holiday spirit: I absolutely loved this book! It made me laugh, cry, and cheer for love. Sort of makes you want your very own Scottish Vampire for Christmas :)

What I thought of the story/characters: All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire is filled with wonderful characters that will make you want to read each of their stories. I will admit this is my first K. Sparks book (yes I know I read out of order) but she just landed on my series to read list for next year. I want to know all about this group of vampires and shifters. I want to know how their lives turn out and how they each find love. The story of Ian and Toni was sweet. I love when it is the guy who is looking for forever romance and love. It is such a unique twist. I loved that Toni was looking to help her friend. They were just suited for each other from the beginning. Maybe it is the season but I am sucker for a HEA that is meant to be.

What I thought of the audio: Narrated by Coleen Marlo and she did a pretty good job. There were more male than female voices though. I thought this book would have been better suited for a male narrator. The pacing was excellent and she did as well as can be expected with so many male voices. I think I will be reading the rest of the series though instead of continuing on audio.

Happy

I Loved it! The voice changes are amazing! Especially when they ALWAYS sound better than me.

meh

Would you try another book from Kerrelyn Sparks and/or Coleen Marlo?

The story itself was just so-so, but the reader was reasonable. I would be persueded to try another book by the reader before I would buy a book by the author. Author was too repetitive with the dialog - couldn't get past that.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Predictable

What three words best describe Coleen Marlo’s performance?

Needs more energy

Did All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire inspire you to do anything?

no

Any additional comments?

no