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Sex and the Single Vampire

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Katie has written a hilariously funny romance between the incredibly hunky Christian Dante, famous author of vampire novels and Allegra Telford, a somewhat unsuccessful summoner. Christian is on a book signing tour and to search for his Beloved, his friends figured if he expanded his search outside of Monrovia he'd have a better chance of finding "her". Allegra on the other hand is trying to summon her first spirit and also promised her best friend she'd get a book signed by Christian while he was in London.
Through the book Allegra "hones" her summoning skills, she manages to first summon a three legged cat, tries to release it , it doesn't want to go. Next comes the cat's owner, a matchmaking, busybody old lady, Esme, she doesn't want to be released either. Allegra goes on to summon several more spirits that don't want to be returned, including Alis, an ex-housekeeper who only speaks Welsh and yells at all the antiques and expensive vases in the house. She must be trying to get her revenge on the things that made her previous life miserable. It must frustrate her because when she tries to destroy things her ghost hand just passes right through them.
Christian can't believe that Allegra is his Beloved, after all he always thought his one and only would be a docile, amenable kind a woman, not like the fighter Allegra is. She will let nothing stand in her way to protect someone she loves and that is precisely what Christian needs.
Another great trait we have come to expect in a "Katie" book is, the heroine isn't the "prefect " woman, (like who of us are?). She has some physical flaws, the secondary characters are all quirky, but the hero is, as always perfect, at least in the eyes of the heroine. It's a great read, fun read, especially if you like to laugh out loud.

I had a little argument with myself while I was waiting for a presciption to be filled in the store. Was I going to buy this book, or was I not?

On the one hand, I wasn't nuts about the first book in the series. It left way too many unanswered questions at the end for my liking. It also left Christian, who was a really nice guy, unhappy and alone at the end of the book. Also, to be quite honest, I found Joy to be rather annoying.

On the other hand, I really wanted to see if Katie could wrap up some of those loose ends from the first book, and most importantly, if Christian finally found his Beloved.

In the end, the impulse shopper in me won out and I bought the book. I have never been so glad I bought something in my entire life!! The difference between this book and the first one is like night and day. Katie draws you in from the very first page with all of her quirky, but lovable, characters. I found myself laughing out loud, cheering the characters on, and eager to see what happened next all the way to the end. In fact, I'd have to say that was the only disappointing thing about this book: it ended way too soon. I'll be eagerly awaiting Sebastian and Noelle's story, which I sincerely hope will be next in what is sure to become a great series.

Allie is a Summoner, which sounds a lot nicer than necromancer, which is basically what a Summoner is. Her job is to raise haunting spirits, and that is what she believes Christian is when she first lays eyes on him. Since the only other ghost she's raised until this point is a three legged cat, the mistake is natural. Christian is very much alive, but not completely human. He is a Dark One, or vampire. His mission in life is to find his Beloved who can save his soul. Allie, or Allegra, is she, or so he believes. He could be wrong, having already misidentified another woman as the Beloved in A Girl's Guide to Vampires.

Allie and Christian's romance is off to a rocky start, between her defiant attitude and the troupe of ghosts she has acquired. Still, destiny is destiny, and troubles aside, Allie is Christian's only hope of redemption.

**** Subtle and less than subtle will keep at least a smirk on your lips as the pages turn. If you've enjoyed any other vampire series on television or to read, then you will enjoy this one as well. Life can be too serious at times. Kate MacAlister's vampire novels will lift your spirits. If it raises any, then Allie can take care of that too. ****

Reviewed by Amanda Killgore for Huntress Reviews.

Katie Macalister's latest is filled with action,a legion of pop culture references and a ton of comic relief. If you like to slide into a romance and hit autopilot this is not a book for you. There are quite a few scene changes, multiple characters that spring in for a chapter or two, lots of side plots, and one liners that sneak up and pop in on you.
The characters are all incredibly down to earth, and realistic. They are wonderfully flawed and easy for the reader to relate to. Katie has a wonderful way of teaching the reader through the trials of the main character and her issues, to love themselves just as they are and see their true beauty.
All in all a good read, a FUN read.

Found this book yesterday and just finished it and I really enjoyed this one better than the first one. She seemed more comfortable blending her characters together and their interacting was so much better. I really enjoyed Allie and also seeing Joy, Christian, Rapheal, and especially Roxie. Also loved the six ghosts they all had such personalities, Esme was my favorite. I highly recommend this sequel,you will enjoy it, I would say to read the first book in the series first,but not necessary because Katie describes them so well. More excitement and action and finally humor to round it nicely. Read it and enjoy, Katie please hurry with the next one.

I wanted to read a vampire novel that was funny and romantic. Sex and the Single Vampire is a fun, sexy and quirky romantic comedy that was perfect for an afternoon sunbathing beach session. The romance centers on Allie and Christian. Allie has to summon a ghost if she wants to move forward in her career. But the tortured man she thinks she's summoned is actually a vampire -- or rather, a Moravian Dark One, as he prefers to be called. Whatever he is, he is an eccentric, domineering and gorgeous author who cannot stand the daylight and is on a liquid diet. He is also searching for his Beloved (with a capital B). Could Allie be the one? With a strange eye condition, an almost immobile leg and a painful romantic past, Allie is hardly Beloved material, or so she thinks... There are some fun twists throughout the novel.

The novel is definitely funny, not laugh-out-loud funny like MaryJanice Davidson's Undead and Unwed, but very amusing nevertheless. I like the scene in which Allie fakes illness in order to save two ghosts from being researched by a corrupt paranormal organization. My favorite thing is the sexual tension between Christian and Allie. Christian is quite a sexy vampire. The one thing I didn't like was the ghost Esme. She annoyed me to bits. I know that the aforementioned character is meant to be irritating, and she indeed irritated Allie, but she also irritated me. Other than that, Sex and the Single Vampire is a great romantic comedy. Katie Macalister is an author that I will look to in the future. I recommend this book as a fun beach and/or vacation read. Enjoy...

The second installment of Katie MacAlister's vampire series is a winner. It takes up Christian's story and introduces other interesting characters. It is a very original story and not a copy cat as one reviewer tried to imply. If you like mystery, romance, humor and vampires (not to mention a ghost cat), this is a definite buy for your keeper pile.

Although I found myself anxiously awaiting the release of "Sex and the Single Vampire" after reading "A Girl's Guide to Vampires", at the same time I was a little annoyed because I loved Christian in the previous story and I wanted to him to end up with Joy his "Beloved".

So of course when I began reading "Sex and the Single Vampire" I started to find fault with the writing, the storyline and even the characters. But Ms. MacAlister convinced me I was wrong and "Sex and the Single Vampire" is a more than worthy follow-up novel. I loved every minute of it.

This story revolves around Allegra who is a special woman who has survived some of the things in her life that most of us could not imagine going through. Allegra happens to be a summoner of spirits who until she arrives in London hasn't managed to summon anything and her job is on the line unless she can produce some proof of her supposed abilities, that is until Allegra ends up going to a C. J. Dante a.k.a. "Christian" book signing arranged by no other than Christian's previously thought "Beloved" Joy and her sidekick Roxy.

Allegra actually meets the man who will eventually change her entire world. Although Christian is everything she despises in a man (he is controlling and arrogant to top it off) but despite her distrust of Christian, she is drawn to him in a way she's never been drawn to another man.

Of course Christian doesn't believe Allegra is his "Beloved" since he's been wrong before and because she is everything a "Beloved" shouldn't be, Allegra is self-sufficient and completely independent but curiosity gets the best of him and time proves them both wrong because when the Christian and Allegra are finally united they become a very powerful duo and can face down whatever trouble comes their way.

I'm so glad that I did not allow my initial reaction to this novel get the best of me because I would have missed out on another wonderful story. By the time I finished this novel I knew Christian and Allegra were truly destined to be together and now Ms. MacAlister has me once again "anxiously" awaiting her next release.

Don't miss this opportunity to read a simply amazing story proving how the power of love and trust when tested can indeed conquer all.

Katie's brilliant, witty writing continues to entertain us in her second paranormal romance, for which all of her fans have been anxiously awaiting. She does not disappoint. As usual, her heroine is quirky and not-so-perfect, making us all feel as if we too could have our very own hot and sexy vampire! The story is filled with several endearing, and sometimes annoying, ghosts summoned by Allegra. They are so laughable that they almost steal a few scenes. But it is our hero Dark One, the incomparable Christian for whom we have all been waiting, who is the true star for me. Romantic, gorgeous,as domineering as we who love Alpha Males want him to be, yet compassionate and flexible for his also domineering Beloved. Once again, Katie has delivered a delightful, sexy romp! Keep those Dark Ones coming!

If you loved the first book in this series or if you were just intrigued by the cover, this book delivers a great story! Allegra is a Summoner. For you not in the metaphysical know that is a person who can summon ghosts & then help them pass on to their eternal reward...only Allegra is not so good at it. Oh, she's getting better and quickly! She's bound to learn more & more of her craft after she accidentally starts collecting ghosts like an old lady collects cats.

But there is another problem in Allegra's life during her brief Summoning trip to London. Christian Dante, the sexy Dark One(a.k.a. vampire) who has been persuaded to see that Allegra might just be his real Beloved afterall. Is she the woman who will save him from torment? Will they live happily ever after, literally?? Will Mr. Woogams' her new three-legged ghost cat ever stop grooming his ghostly hindquarters? You must read the book & find out!!

Also read the first book: A Girls guide to Vampires
the Sequal: Sex, Lies & Vampires
And coming soon: Even Vampires Get the Blues