Biting Bad (Chicagoland Vampires, #8) in Audiobook Junkies

Dec 08, 2012 Carmel (Rabid Reads) rated it it was amazing

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Biting Bad was reminiscent of the earlier Chicagoland Vampires novels and I for one couldn’t be happier! The first three installments are what hooked me on this series and this latest one has ensured that I’ll continue reading these books for a long time to come, especially with all of the promising new novellas that are already in the pipeline. This novel is Ethan/Merit drama free which was a huge relief because readers can now actually focus on Chloe Neill’s phenomenal Reviewed by: Rabid Reads

Biting Bad was reminiscent of the earlier Chicagoland Vampires novels and I for one couldn’t be happier! The first three installments are what hooked me on this series and this latest one has ensured that I’ll continue reading these books for a long time to come, especially with all of the promising new novellas that are already in the pipeline. This novel is Ethan/Merit drama free which was a huge relief because readers can now actually focus on Chloe Neill’s phenomenal writing style and storytelling skills instead of their relationship woes.

The first thing that stood out for me about this book were the recaps; Neill does an excellent job of filling in any memory blanks readers may have while still weaving in new plot threads at the same time. After the first chapter I was able to easily get my bearings in Chicagoland which allowed me to seamlessly reenter this world as though no time had elapsed between installments. I was also so thankful that Neill established within the first one hundred pages that Ethan and Merit were not going to be at odds in this story. This made it feel as though a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders because in the last few books I was always waiting for the other shoe to drop; both of these elements allowed me to just sit back and enjoy the ride worry-free.

I loved how much attention Neill paid to the characters’ surroundings in this book; she knows both Chicago and its winters well, and it shows. I live in Canada and I’m pretty used to the cold but even I got sympathy chills while reading about the city’s frigid temperatures. This novel has a lot of little extras like that and I do like an author with a keen eye for details! Merit’s socialite status is becoming ever more important as this series progresses and I enjoyed how in this installment she has designers vying for her attention in an attempt to be THE fashion designer of choice for vamps. Our Sentinel isn’t usually overly fond of pretty things but even she liked the custom dress. I also had to Google what a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL looks like because of the fun back-and-forth between Ethan and Gabe. Now I understand why Mr. Sullivan had car envy!

Ethan and Merit are great in this installment; they have finally reached a happy place in their relationship and I couldn’t help but breathe a huge sigh of relief. In the midst of the city going to Hell they are still trying to have a “normal” Valentine’s Day and I LOVED THAT! Catcher and Mallory are on the mends as well; I’m so happy that the Chicagoland Vampires are becoming one big happy family again. They have enough drama in their lives without having to take it from each other as well. The bad guy was obvious but Neill still makes you work for it in a roundabout way and no installment in this series would be complete without… you guessed it, a cliffhanger! But it’s nowhere near as bad as some of Chloe’s previous ones have been so you can rest easy.

I don’t have one single complaint where Biting Bad is concerned. I absolutely loved this book from start to finish; this is the installment that I have been waiting for. Chloe Neill is back on top and her Chicagoland Vampires are better than ever!

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Jan 17, 2013 Linda (un)Conventional Bookworms rated it liked it

Shelves: 2013-releases, i-own, kindle, paranormal-adult, vampires, shapeshifters, read-in-2015, 2015hw

Biting Bad is not lacking in humor, nor excitement or even romance, however, I'm still having a little trouble with trust when it comes to Chicagoland...

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Nov 05, 2011 Darcy rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2021, uf, re-read-2021, re-read-2024, audio-book, listened-to-at-work, 2024, vampires, 2013

I feel like this series peaked with Hard Bitten. As much as I hated what happened at the end of that one, I feel like the books since haven't had the same excitement.

This book brought about more vampire politics, something that is starting to get old. Although I did love the decisive action that Ethan took when needed, even if it looks like it will cause trouble in the next book.

Merit's family comes into play with this one. I don't care for her immediate family, but love Chuck! I think that I s ...more

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Aug 13, 2013 Kathy Martin rated it really liked it

BITING BAD is the eighth book in Neill's Chicagoland Vampires series. Merit has still been a vampire for less than a year. Valentine's Day is nearing and Merit would like to plan something special for Ethan now that they are in a relationship. But vampire politics and human politics are getting in the way of their peaceful holiday celebration.

Codogan House, under the direction of Master Ethan Sullivan, has left the Greenwich Presidium but that vampire organization isn't ready to let them live pe ...more

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Dec 26, 2015 Anne - Books of My Heart rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: audio, favorites, audio-own, library, 2016, z-nolastorycon

I loved this so much! LOVE LOVE LOVE. Hotdish. I'm not available for commentary yet. Colder than a witch's tit. So many little phrases and such great banter. I don't want to spoil all the fun and laughter here.

But the most important thing is Ethan and Merit are working together, are together. I can read about this forever. Intimate conversations are the most important thing for me and this book has them.

I wish the book could have ended a few paragraphs early but it is a setup for the next book. ...more

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Mar 08, 2014 Melindeeloo rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: vampires, urban-fantasy-romance

3.5 stars - I did this in audio and as much as I was a bit irked by the Ethan do-over a couple of books back, I actually liked really loved 'Methan' in this book. And I would say that audio really added to the story, I don't know if I'd have like it as much as a straight old kindle read. Now I need to decide whether to spring for the next one in audio or to wait till the pb release and the price comes down - since the review seem to be pretty evenly split between great and meh. ...more

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Feb 03, 2013 Liza rated it really liked it

***4.5 out of 5 stars***

Another winner in the Chicagoland Vampire series. Loved all the romance between Merit and Ethan in this book. Seriously one of my favorite book couples I read and love them more with each book. I also loved we got time with Merit and Mallory, as girlfriends need each other in good times and bad. Excited to see whee Ms. Neill takes this series with the next book.

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