Review by Vicky London
Twice Bitten is the third book in the Chicagoland Vampire series. Here’s the cover blurb:
Merit, Chicago’s newest vampire, is learning how to play well with others. Other supernaturals, that is. Shapeshifters from across the country are convening in the Windy City, and as a gesture of peace, Master Vampire Ethan Sullivan has offered their leader a very special bodyguard: Merit. Merit is supposed to protect the Alpha, Gabriel Keene—and to spy for the vamps while she’s at it. Oh, and luckily Ethan’s offering some steamy, one-on-one combat training sessions to help her prepare for the mission.
Merit must accept the assignment, even though she knows that she’ll probably regret it. And she’s not wrong. Someone is gunning for Gabriel Keene, and Merit soon finds herself in the line of fire. She’ll need all the help she can get to track down the would-be assassin, but everywhere she turns, there are rising tensions between supernaturals—not least between her and a certain green-eyed, centuries old master vampire.
This is definitely one of my new favorites vampire series. I’ve loved all three books so far. Merit is such a cool heroine, she is utterly unpredictable in a completely good way. She’s not the cardboard cutout urban fantasy chick who is tough, ballsy and doesn’t need anyone. That’s not to say she isn’t tough, she regularly tries to kick the ass of her Master and love interest, Ethan. She is skilled and smart but she doesn’t pretend that her feelings don’t get hurt or that she doesn’t want to be loved. Her vulnerability makes her a much more well-rounded character, as do her faults.
In Twice Bitten we enter the world of shapeshifters and how they fit into the supernatural community and their relationship with the vampires. Merit has to walk the line between two groups that have a lot of antagonism and history between them. She’s in a position to play an instrumental role in bringing them together. Merit is also offered the opportunity to work for the greater good of vampires but it could end up as a betrayal to Ethan. On another front, things also take a long awaited and totally hot, turn for the better between Merit and Ethan. They have a lot of centuries to bridge but I think it will be fun to see how they get there. The Chicagoland Vampire series is one I would definitely recommend.
To read a chapter of Twice Bitten, click here to visit Chloe Neill’s website: http://www.chloeneill.com/merit3.htm
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July 17th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Great new series! I found this book to be the best so far! Absolutely loved it! Lots of action, romance and the perfect dose of humor! Merit and the gang are back and better than ever in this one, trying to form alliances with their adversaries, shape-shifters, in order to prevent an imminent war. Merit and Ethan heat up the pages with their undeniable chemistry and keep you wondering: Will they sacrifice their feelings for each other to protect their House and those around them? Or will they let their guards down and give in to their desire and accept the consequences? Couldn’t put this one down! More butt-kicking and sass by Merit, surprising twists, sexy encounters and a promising ending! Impatiently waiting for the next one!!!