Midnight Marked by Chloe Neill Series: Chicagoland Vampires, 12 Paranormal Romance March 1, 2016 Nal Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Did you bring a battle snack? Ethan and Merit should know by now that the past always comes back to haunt you. A powerful group wants to rule the windy city and is willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen. When a supernatural is murdered by an unknown vampire and some strange magic is located not far from his body, the Cadogan House Continue Reading
Review: The Veil by Chloe Neill
The Veil by Chloe Neill Series: Devil’s Isle, #1 Urban Fantasy August 4, 2015 NAL Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “There are monsters in both worlds...and friends of neither.” Seven years ago, the Veil that separates humanity from what lies beyond was torn apart, and New Orleans was engulfed in a supernatural war. Now, those with paranormal powers have been confined in a walled community that humans call the District. Those who live there call it Devil's Isle. Claire Donnelly Continue Reading
Review: Dark Debt by Chloe Neill
Dark Debt (Chicagoland Vampires, # 11) by Chloe Neill Urban Fantasy March 3, 2015 NAL Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: The stars are always shining even if we can’t see them. Merit and Ethan are back and their drama is as intense as ever. The past comes back to haunt Ethan when his maker, Balthazar, shows up in Chicago. As Merit and Ethan race to discover exactly what Balthazar wants, the Navarre house is experiencing its own troubles. Morgan, the master of Navarre, is shocked to Continue Reading
Review: Wild Things by Chloe Neill
Wild Things (Chicagoland Vampires, #9) by Chloe Neill Urban Fantasy Paperback, 368 pages February 4, 2014 NAL Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You were propositioned by magic mist?” Since Merit was turned into a vampire, and the protector of Chicago’s Cadogan House, it’s been a wild ride. She and Master vampire Ethan Sullivan have helped make Cadogan’s vampires the strongest in North America, and forged ties with paranormal folk of all breeds and creeds, living or dead…or Continue Reading
Review: Kicking It Anthology and Giveaway
Kicking It by Faith Hunter, Kalayna Price, Rachel Caine, Chloe Neill, Rob Thurman Urban Fantasy/Anthology December 3, 2013 Roc Trade Reviewed by Tori Featuring stories by FAITH HUNTER * KALAYNA PRICE * RACHEL CAINE * CHLOE NEILL * ROB THURMAN * SHANNON K. BUTCHER * LUCIENNE DIVER * CHRIS MARIE GREEN * CHRISTINA HENRY New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine has modern-day potions witches Holly and Andrew facing off against a firebrand politician who wears literally killer boots Continue Reading
Review: Biting Bad by Chloe Neill
Biting Bad (Chicagoland Vampires #8) by Chloe Neill Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy Tradebook 350 pages August 6, 2013 NAL (Penguin) Reviewed by Tori Favorite: “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...” In attempts to repair the friendship with her bff, Mallory Carmichael, Merit heads to Sauls Pizzeria for an impromptu dinner date with Mallory. When a series of bombs go off, shattering their peaceful dinner, Merit and Mallory go out to investigate and find themselves Continue Reading
Review: House Rules by Chloe Neill
House Rules (Chicagoland Vampires #7) by Chloe Neill Urban Fantasy February 5, 2013 NAL Penguin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “That guy is a douche. Asterisk, I hate him, footnote, he can suck it.“ Fans of Neill and her Chicagoland Vampire series will be pleased with her latest foray back into her exciting world of vampires, supernatural hijinks and baked meats. After a somewhat disappointing predecessor, Biting Cold, House Rules comes back with a vengeance and sets the arc Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–April 20th
10. I love shoes, but I need a shirt that says, I <3 Books, Booze and Boys with Tattoos. Ha! But THIS shirt is awesome. 9. The cover is now out for K.A. Mitchell’s August release, But My Boyfriend Is. No blurb yet and yes I know August is so far away. This is #4 in her Florida series – which can be read as stand alones, but I adore this series and if you haven’t read it yet, get going! I suggest starting with Collision Course (book #2), then read No Souvenirs, and then go back to book #1, Continue Reading
Review: Charmfall by Chloe Neill
Charmfall (Dark Elite #3 ) by Chloe Neil YA Paranormal January 3, 2012 NAL Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m not going to apologize for actually thinking about what’s happening here, instead of just accepting what you and Daniel say. “ Lily Parker has learned to adapt well to being in a new school and learning about the strange and wonderful new world she has become part of since receiving her gift of Firespell. After completing a daring and dangerous mission to rescue her Continue Reading
Review: Drink Deep by Chloe Neill
Drink Deep by Chloe Neill (Chicagoland #5) Urban Fantasy November 1, 2011 Reviewed by Mandi NOTE: There are spoilers for previous books in this series, as well as spoilers for Drink Deep. The first three books of this series I loved and adored. I recommended them to many based on their snark and action appeal. But then Hard Bitten came along, and at the end, the vampire hero Ethan dies. Stake in the heart, turns to ashes. The end. I did the whole – wait, what? Let me read Continue Reading