Tall, Dark & Hungry
by Lynsay Sands
Argeneau
Terri Simpson comes to New York to help plan her cousin's wedding and stays at the penthouse of Bastien Argeneau, who has given up on love after centuries. A comic vampire romance.
About This Book
Tall, Dark & Hungry is a paranormal romance novel by Lynsay Sands, first published in 2001 by Gollancz. It is part of the Argeneau series. Readers can expect forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Paranormal
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A woman helping plan a wedding finds her plans complicated when she stays at the penthouse of a centuries-old vampire who has lost his faith in love.
- Features Forced Proximity
- cynical/optimist dynamic dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Paranormal Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of comic paranormal romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Terri Simpson comes to New York to help plan her cousin's wedding. Her accommodations lead her to the penthouse of Bastien Argeneau, a vampire who has existed for centuries and has given up on love. This comic vampire romance explores their interactions in close quarters.
Central Conflict
The forced proximity of Terri and Bastien within his penthouse, combined with Bastien's cynical worldview regarding love.
Setting
New York, penthouse apartment.
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Lynsay Sands
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Gollancz
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780575093843
- ISBN-10
- 0575093846
Tall, Dark & Hungry: quick answers
- Who wrote Tall, Dark & Hungry?
- Tall, Dark & Hungry was written by Lynsay Sands.
- When was Tall, Dark & Hungry published?
- Tall, Dark & Hungry was first published in 2001 by Gollancz.
- What genre is Tall, Dark & Hungry?
- Tall, Dark & Hungry is a paranormal romance novel, with forced proximity.
- Is Tall, Dark & Hungry part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Argeneau series.
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Get Tall, Dark & Hungry by Lynsay Sands
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