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Le Remède

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Andie Rogé craves control like some people crave chocolate. But she can't control her feelings when she encounters Vincent Dubois at Lizzie Borden's Bar. Tortured by blood lust that has ruled him for almost two hundred years, Vincent is unprepared for the pull he feels toward Andie. He can only surrender to what he knows is fate. Offered a cure from a rare black orchid, he faces an agonizing choice—take the only dose and join Andie in the human life he so deeply desires or give the cure to his Kindred brother to stop his bloody rampage. Fate brought them together but will it destroy their chance at a future?

352 pages, Paperback

Published November 7, 2018

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Densie Webb

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Densie Webb (not Denise) has spent a long career as a freelance nonfiction writer and editor, specializing in health and nutrition, and has published several books on the topic. She grew up in Louisiana, spent 13 years in New York City, and settled in Austin, TX, where it’s summer nine months out of the year. She is an avid walker (not of the dead variety, though she adores zombies, vampires, and apocalyptic stories), drinks too much coffee, and has a small “devil dog” that keeps her on her toes. She has two grown "babies," one of which lives overseas, giving her the perfect excuse to travel.

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Profile Image for Dianne.
6,818 reviews638 followers
December 24, 2018
My Rating: 4.5 Stars
Two hundred years is a long time to live a life you never chose. For Vincent, being a vampire has been a moral nightmare. When he met the human mortal. Andie, he knew if he got close to her, he would risk her life for his needs. Should he ignore the pull he feels between them?

Andie strives to be independent, but when the handsome man at the bar caught her eye, she needed to know him better, even if he seemed to be avoiding her.

Densie Webb’s LE REMEDE is a romance that was as improbable as it was fated, but throughout there are moments of humor, hope and despair as two beings find their soul mate, but time, circumstance and bloodlust stand between them.

What a fascinating take on loving a vampire! Beautifully written, not a fast-paced action read, but just a nice and easy flow. I absolutely loved Vincent and Andie grew on me, too. The big twist of a possible cure was brilliant….but will Vincent take it

I received a complimentary copy from Densie Webb!

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, Inc (November 7, 2018)
Publication Date: November 7, 2018
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Print Length: 260 pages
Available from: AmazonBarnes & Noble
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3,276 reviews1,072 followers
December 13, 2018
A paranormal romance with a difference

3.5 stars


Vincent Dubois is a Kindred (vampire). Turned against his will 200 years ago, he has struggled through his immortality as he mourns for those that he has lost and rages against unending bloodlust, trying to live his life without killing those that he feeds from. Resigned to his existence, he has his best friend (also a Kindred) and his business, and little else… until he finds her.

Angie Rogé is a strong and driven woman with dreams of stability and career success. She has had a difficult life but has found a home in NYC with her best friend, and she’s on the cusp of achieving everything she’s dreamed of when she lays eyes on a man in a bar, and suddenly life will never be the same.

“Do you believe in destiny? In soul mates?”

I was so intrigued by the idea of this book (and bonus – it’s a standalone paranormal romance, and they are really hard to find!). I picked it up just to get a feel for the writing, and from just the first few pages, I was hooked. The writing is beautiful, and I was immediately sucked in to the story.

It’s not an action-packed read filled with supernatural excitement, it’s heartfelt and thought-provoking, and reads like a contemporary romance where one of the characters just happens to be immortal. And we get to see lots of emotional detail as the pros and cons of Vincent’s situation are laid out and we come to understand his despair at his existence.

I’ve walked through this broken life for so long and yet the detritus of my past hails down on me at the most unexpected moments.
I learned in the most difficult way imaginable that you can never fully appreciate what you have until it’s taken away.

With Angie living her ‘normal’ life, without any knowledge of the supernatural, I thought that the lead up to the reveal was really well done, and her reaction and the follow on from that were realistic (well, what I would imagine to be realistic anyway).

It’s like I’ve got one foot firmly rooted in my workday world and the other is stuck in some alternate dimension of time and space, where Vincent exists and real-world rules don’t apply. The question is, can they coexist? Can I? But I already know the answer – I have no choice.

The romance is there, though initially more of a supernatural bond than love, but it builds and it’s swoony, and I easily got swept up in it all.

He slips his hand onto the nape of my neck, runs his long fingers through my tangled and gently kisses my forehead.
I close my eyes. “I’m in so much trouble here,” I mumble. But I don’t have the wherewithal to resist as he presses his determined lips to mine.


“I knew it the first time I saw you. I don’t completely understand our connection myself, but it’s real. And it means something.” He’s talking fast, leaning in toward me. “It means everything.”

But there is more going on in Vincent’s life than just finding his soul mate. He is put to the test when he is offered an elusive cure that would return him to a mortal and the human life that he so desperately craves. But can he trust its source? And when given the choice between a life with the woman he loves, and the life of a friend, how can he choose?

“It breaks my heart to love you.”

This was a really good read. My first by this author, and I really enjoyed her writing. But though the initial pacing was fantastic, giving us lots of details and allowing us to become connected to the characters as we are immersed into their worlds, later in the book it all sped up and things moved really quickly. The ending of the book feels rushed and I feel like we missed out on a lot – especially given that so much happens in those final chapters, and a lot of it felt glossed over. Though there is an epilogue which finishes off the story really well.

“You are mine and I am yours.”

Confession: it was the cover of this book that initially captured by attention, but as beautiful as it is, don’t let it confuse you. Though there is a French tie-in to the story, it’s actually not set in Paris. That didn’t impact on my thoughts or feelings about the book, I just thought it was worth a mention.

I really enjoyed this one. It just needed a bit more at the end to make me truly love it.

3.5 stars.

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.


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1,019 reviews73 followers
January 21, 2019
I received an advance review copy of the e-version of this book from NetGalley.

This book is primarily a romance, but I wanted to read it because of the synopsis: a vampire, in love with a mortal, is offered a cure for vampirism, but must choose whether to use it on himself and live happily ever after, or keep his curse and give the cure to his closest friend.

I loved how the book is broken up into bite-sized chapters, switching back and forth between the two protagonists’ points of view without breaking rhythm. The vampire Vincent’s view of the situation ends and, rather than rehashing it all, his mortal love Antoinette ("Andie") picks right up where he left off. Normally I detest first-person, rotating POVs, but in this novel it works really well. Both lead characters have strong enough personalities to carry the story so I enjoyed it.

The author does a fantastic job at "showing" rather than "telling." Through the actions of the characters you can determine that vampires are immune to sunlight, they never sleep, alcohol is tolerable while mortal food is not, crucifixes aren't a bother, and they must be invited into a dwelling before they can enter. They also develop unique abilities; all vampires seem to have the power to influence humans to do their bidding and the ability to erase their memories, but some (not all) have psychic intuitions or can float.

Vincent is your typical vampire hero. He's French originally, and he tries to only feed as much as he needs to survive, without killing his victims. He has trained another Kindred, a vampire called Nicholas, in his methods and they live as companions for a hundred years...until Vincent meets Andie and turns all their worlds upside-down.

The romance was good. There were times when I thought the heroine overreacted to situations because she's incredibly emotional. But as a whole I found Vincent to be quite swoon-worthy. And for a romance novel, this is a pretty clean story. They have sex but it's not graphic. It's just the right amount of detail.

There's a good cast of secondary characters with strong personalities, but the author writes them out of the story in the last quarter of the book, once they've served their functions and the focus is on the lovers.

My main critique with this book - and for me, it's a major one - is that the plot is too narrowly focused on the romance between the vampire and his human lover. I wanted to read this book because of the vampire story, about the potential for a cure. I mean, the book is called "Le Remède." But that element stayed so far on the back burner, it's like someone forgot to turn on the stove.

In the very beginning, a vampire makes a deal with Vincent: get him the ingredients to make the cure, and he will give Vincent a dose. (It takes a special black orchid, and Vincent is a florist.) Then it's not even referenced again until halfway through the book, when Vincent mentions he's been doing all kinds of research into orchid dealers. But since when? Then there's no further mention again until the very end of the book, when Vincent has to make a choice between giving the cure to Nicholas, his longtime vampire companion, or taking it himself. That's what I read the book for, and it just wasn't there.

This is a well-written novel and while it was occasionally predictable, there were far more surprises and plot twists than I anticipated. If you're in it for a supernatural romance, I think you'll love it. If you want more plot and suspense, you might be left thirsty. 3.5 stars out of 5.
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190 reviews5 followers
March 15, 2019
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review, which follows: **

Densie Webb's paranormal romance, LE REMÉDE, is a walk on the spicy side of vampires. No sparkles here, though Ms. Webb does put her own spin on the supernatural in this charming love story.

Andie is at the end of a very long string of bad luck. She's finally finding her feet in the Big Apple after having to lean heavily on her best friend, losing her parents, and her fiance. So when she finally meets the unbelievably beautiful mystery man from the bar, her world upends in confusion, insatiable need, and the most amazing peace she's felt in a long time. It figures that something is wrong with him - she just didn't guess that he was a cursed, immortal Kindred. Those only exist in the movies, right? Right?

Vincent has used his very long life learning to curb his deadly hunger and to teach his only friend how to do the same. So when an enemy from centuries past saunters into Vincent's flower shop, offering a cure to the curse he never wanted, Vincent is doubtful, but hope springs eternal. Hope blossoms when an irresistible pull draws him toward Andie, and the only logical explanation for his attraction is a legend about fated mates - but he's never heard of such a thing between human and Kindred.

As Andie learns to accept who and what Vincent is, Vincent's friend loses control and spirals into a killing spree. The three must make decisions that no one should be forced to make - lover or friend? Family or the future?

This is a tastefully written, adult romance that edges towards the sweet side of the bedroom door. Le Reméde is contemporary urban fantasy, told in the first person present POV. The author's world-building and character development are beautifully rendered, though the pacing was slow. While I enjoyed the story, I think Ms. Webb got bogged down from time to time with backstory. This is one of those authors I look forward to seeing more from in the future.
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1,017 reviews15 followers
December 24, 2018
I was pleasantly surprised by this insightful and intricate story. There wasn’t much supernatural action or gore in the book. The beginning of the story spent some time exploring the emotional turmoil and despairs that Vincent had to endure for being a “Kindred”. It laid the foundation and allow us to understand the choices that he made. I loved that time was spend to build the world with details which at the same time allowed us to connect with the characters.

The romance between Vincent and Andie started with an unexplainable pull and attraction. Vincent was very careful with Andie because he didn’t want to hurt her or frighten her. Their courtship was intense and passionate. I admired Vincent’s courage and honesty in revealing his past and his Kindred status with Andie. His explanation of the pros and cons on the subject of immortality was thought-provoking.

Besides the romance, there was the century long companionship between Vincent and Nicolas that was vital to the story. They were both put into their situation unwillingly and hated that their survival depended on feeding others. They found each other and bonded under their common desolation. Through the century, they lean on and supported each other to gain control over their thirst and live a life that is more moral. Their friendship and loyalty to each other were inimitable. I can totally understand the dilemma Vincent faced when he was forced to choose between his friend and his love.

The pace of the story picked up at the end. Some mysteries were solved and decisions were made. The epilogue provided a favorable closure. Overall, I really enjoyed and highly recommend this beautiful and touching story.

I received a reviewer copy of the book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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January 9, 2019
Vincent Dubois may be over two hundred years old, but the pain he feels about the loss of his wife and son is as fresh and sharp as the day it happened. As a Kindred (think vampire), he could easily let his existence be ruled by rage and hatred. Instead, he taught himself how to survive with the least amount of brutality as possible for a man who needs human blood in order to live. There have been times when Vincent has felt the strain of that commitment more than others, but nothing has challenged him more than meeting Andie Rogé.

Andie is very much a modern woman in New York City, living with her best friend and tightly crossing her fingers and toes that the job interview she just finished means a new job. Her meeting with Vincent is pure chance, but one that neither of them can understand or ignore. In very short order, Andie’s life becomes inextricably intertwined with Vincent and Vincent faces an impossible choice.

I’ve read a number of other paranormal romance stories and I always feel a strong similarity between the stories. I can never truly suspend my disbelief for this genre, but I still appreciate the creativity and imagination that goes into them. The story in Le Reméde is somewhat predictable, but there are elements of the plot that I didn’t see coming. One of the more striking characteristics is the palpable grief that I felt while reading Vincent.

Fans of paranormal romance definitely won’t want to miss Densie Webb’s Le Reméde. 3.5 stars.

My thanks to the author for generously providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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30 reviews2 followers
February 3, 2019
Le Remede by Denise Webb is a vampire paranormal romance . It is about Vincent , a florist , who was turned in the late 1800's . He is very different from most of the "Kindred" in that he does not kill but takes only the blood he needs to survive . His best friend Nicholas also is a Kindred and is his partner .Vincent is handsome and of course compelling. A Kindred he knew years ago "Gus" comes to him with an unbelievable tale , there is a remedy for vampirism . He only has one dose and he will give it to Vincent if he helps him find more of the rare ingredient needed to make the cure, a rare black orchid.
Andie is a young woman who is going on an interview for a a new job , she goes to the flower shop to send a thank you to the friend who gave her the tip and meets Vincent . There are of course sparks that fly and an instant connection. She is not sure what is going on , but Vincent insists they are soul mates . She has a hard time accepting the situation but cannot stay away.
Vincent dreams of taking the cure and having a normal life but nothing comes easy. I love a good vampire love story. I enjoyed most of story but I wish there had been more with Gus and the way he was leaning on Vincent to get the orchids and how Vincent was working so hard to get them.
The story was good and would recommend if you like Vampire tales .
*****This ebook was supplied by Netgalley for an honest review*****
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1,417 reviews
November 28, 2018
This is a vampire story, but the Kindred are a different kind of vampire. They are awake 24 hours a day and can go out in sunlight, but they still need blood to survive. Unlike most of the Kindred, Vincent doesn’t kill the people he drinks from, but he has to be careful not to lose control. When he sees Andie in a local bar, their eyes meet and both of them feel a connection is instantaneous.

I liked the background history and the attention paid to Andie and Vincent’s social and work lives. It did have a few spots that seemed rushed, and but I really appreciated the epilogue.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
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November 20, 2018
'Salem's Lot turned me off vampires a long time ago, but I really enjoyed Webb's style in "You'll Be Thinking of Me" so had to give this one a go. Webb weaves a dark romance, family drama, history, and friends-to-the-end threads into one satisfying read (and without relying on gore.) Recommended for fans of the sexy un-dead.
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