AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Chloe Neill's DARK DEBT (Chicagoland Vampires #11)

Title: DARK DEBT
Series:  Chicagoland Vampires #11 
Author:  Chloe Neill
Narrator:  Sophie Eastlake
Release Date:  3/03/15
Price:  $17.99
Publisher:  Tantor Audio
Length:  10 hrs 11 min
Format:  Tantor Direct Download
Purchase at Tantor or Amazon



My Ratings

Plot:  5/5
Setting:  4.5/5
Writing:  5/5
Originality of Plot:  4/5
Characters Development:  5/5
Ending:  5/5
Cover Art:  3/5
Narration:  5/5
Likelihood to Recommend:  5/5

Overall:  41.5/45 =  92%

Synopsis

A vampire never gets old, but neither do his enemies. When a figure from Ethan's dark past makes a splashy debut in Chicago, Merit and her Master don't know whether he's friend or foe. But they'll have to figure it out soon because trouble is brewing in the Windy City.

At an exclusive society soirée attended by the upper echelons of the human and supernatural worlds, Merit and Ethan barely stop the assassination of a guest. When the target turns out to be a shady businessman with a criminal edge, Merit suspects a human vendetta. But the assassins have fangs.

The connections to Chicago's Houses go deeper than Merit knows, and one wrong move could be her last.  

Review

Wherever Merit goes, trouble always seems to follow.  Black tie functions attended by Chicago's social elite aren't safe.  Even wearing a gown that belong on a red carpet, Merit is able to thwarts an assassination attempt on a a party attendee. Question is, who's behind this latest attack and how is it connected to Chicagoland's vampires.  

The Chicagoland Vampires' series, is an absolute favorite of mine.  Chloe Neill puts together the perfect balance of action, humor, sex, and wonderful characters.  While most series tend to get stale around book 10, Chloe keeps this series fresh with each new book.  And DARK DEBT is no different.  I also felt that this book brought the series back to it's real roots.  It's back focusing more on the vampiric houses of Chicago.

This book turned Merit and Ethan's relationship on it's head.  Though Merit is really coming into her own vampire powers, Ethan has always been the rock in their relationship.  An unforeseen person from Ethan's past, turns their world upside down.  Now it's Merit's turn to be the strong one.  Even when Ethan's greatest foe comes after Merit, she has his back.  Ethan's fully lets Merit in emotionally.  I really loved these two together.  Their chemistry is so steamy and all encompassing.  No matter what tragic things happen, these two have each other.  They have proven over and over again that their love can defeat just about anything.

While this book gave me plenty of Merit and Ethan, DARK DEBT was really about the series' secondary characters. Against my better judgment, I have always love Morgan.  He has done some terrible things in the past, but he really get the chance to turn things around.  We got to see the charming Morgan, that we haven't seen in several books.  Mallory and Catcher, really got to take a front seat in this book, as well.  Mallory has fought really hard to earn everyone's trust back.  She is given the chance to come to Cadogan's magical rescue.  I was so happy to see Mallory and Catcher's romantic relationship taken to the next level. I also really enjoyed that Merit got some resolution with her father, since they have always had such a strained relationship.

  

Sophie Eastlake's narration, as always, was real treat.  She has this perfect dark quality to her voice that lends well to the story.  She has created very divers, unique voices for each character.  She does such an amazing job telling this story, that the listener can get lost in the audiobook.  DARK DEBT is full of deep emotion, from agonizing fear to heart stealing love, and Sophie hits these emotion out of the park!     

When Chicagoland's the magical community comes together, there aren't many things that can stand in their way.  I just love these deep characters that the author has given us.  I was really happy that this book had the feeling of the earlier books in the series.  The constant drama and action kept me hooked, and I could put this audiobook down. Chloe Neill has a real knack for setting up story surprises that the reader never sees coming.  DARK DEBT has the perfect combination of  mystery, action, and characters that you can't help but love. The Chicagoland Vampire series has done it again!  I can't wait to see what the next book in this series has to offer.  Hopefully, we'll get more Jonah.

 ***Audiobook was provided by the publisher in trade for a fair review***

 

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Chloe Neill's BLOOD GAMES

Title: BLOOD GAMES
Series: Chicagoland Vampires Bk 10
Author: Chloe Neill
Narrator: Sophie Eastlake
Release Date: August 5, 2014
Price: $29.99
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Length: 10 hours and 20 minutes 
Format: MP3-CD
Purchase at Audible or Tantor



My Ratings

Plot:  4.5/5
Setting:  4/5
Writing:   5/5
Originality of Plot:  5/5
Characters Development:  5/5
Ending:  5/5
Cover Art:  4/5
Narration: 4/5
Likelihood to Recommend:  5/5

Overall:  41.5/45 =  92% 

Synopsis

While Merit didn't choose to become a vampire or Sentinel of Cadogan House, she vowed to fight for her House and its Master, and she's managed to forge strong alliances with powerful supernaturals across Chicago. But even though Merit has had wild adventures, this may be her deadliest yet. 

A killer is stalking Chicago, preying on humans and leaving his victims with magical souvenirs. The CPD hasn't been able to track the assailant, and as the body count rises, the city is running out of options. Vampires and humans aren't on great terms, but murder makes for strange bedfellows. Can Merit find the killer before she becomes a target?

Review

And here, I'd finally started to think that Merit and Ethan were on solid ground.  They were the closet that they have ever been to a functional romantic couple.  Usually, it's Merit that has a tendency to stumble in their relationship.  This time it was Ethan that needed someone to catch him.  His secrets were what pushed them a part this time.  It was nice to see that Merit got to be the strong one in the relationship.  This brings a new balance to their relations ship, that I feel has been lacking.  I liked getting the chance to see a more human sure for Ethan.

And as much as I love Merit and Ethan, this story would be nothing without it's secondary characters. They add so many unique layers to this story.  It's rare that you find a series with such a strong supporting cast.  I was happy to see that Mallory's friendship with Merit and her relationship with Catcher back on track again.  It's been a hard fought road for her, after the mistakes that she has made.  And who doesn't love the Omsbudies, especially Jeff!  He's smart, funny, and geeky, which makes him dreamy to most bookish girls.  I think this sexy shifter needs his own series. I'm also a massive Johan fan.  He is absolutely leading man material.  I like how we got to see his more relaxed side, especially at the convention.

I just can't get enough of Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampires Series.  These books stand out in sea of common paranormal romance.  I love this books snark, adventure, and heart.  It's a book that holds deep emotion, while also not taking it's self to seriously.  I enjoy the humor in a story, that could be otherwise to heavy with drama and emotions.  I got so caught up in this story, I can't put it down.   

I have quickly grown to love Sophie Eastlake's narration of this series.  I'm such a stickler for changing narrator mid-series, that I'm not sure I gave her a fair shot in the beginning.  I am now a total convert.  She is the Chicagoland Vampire Series now.  She pulls off the perfect Merit, strong, snarky, and sexy.  She also has formed distinct voices for each character. Sophie is able to convey this series strong emotions from humor to it's strong heart. Her diction and pace are fantastic as well. She really pulls the listener into the story, and keeps them interested.

A high-fave to Chloe Neill for keeping this long running series so fresh and clever.  The Chicagoland Vampire Series is, hands down, one of the best Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance series out there!  I was so emotionally drawn into this story, that I couldn't put it down.  BLOOD GAMES is smart, snarky, and adventurous. It's both well written and well performed. If you are interested in fast-paced, edge of your seat paranormal experience, this is the book for you.  As always, I cannot wait for the next book in this series!

NEW RELEASE: Chloe Neill's BLOOD GAMES

Title: BLOOD GAMES
Series: Chicagoland Vampires Bk 10
Author: Chloe Neall
Release Date: August 5, 2014
Price: $15.00
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: NAL Trade
ISBN-10: 0451415205
ISBN-13: 978-0451415202
Purchase from Audible or Amazon




Synopsis

While Merit didn’t choose to become a vampire or Sentinel of Cadogan House, she vowed to fight for her House and its Master, and she’s managed to forge strong alliances with powerful supernaturals across Chicago. But even though Merit has had wild adventures, this may be her deadliest yet...

A killer is stalking Chicago, preying on humans and leaving his victims with magical souvenirs. The CPD hasn’t been able to track the assailant, and as the body count rises, the city is running out of options. Vampires and humans aren’t on great terms, but murder makes for strange bedfellows. Can Merit find the killer before she becomes a target?

What I'm Most Looking Forward To

I love this series! WILD THINGS (Chicagoland Vampires Bk9) left me biting at the bit.  This is just one of those series that has the amazing ability to keep a strong series going for 10 books.  Each book is fresh and new.  I adore the way Chloe Neill can balance whit, sarcasm, and deep emotions.  And who wouldn't want to see more of the electric chemistry between Merit and Ethan!

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Chloe Neill's WILD THINGS

Title: WILD THINGS
Series: Chicagoland Vampires, Book 9
Author: Chloe Neill
Narrator:  Sophie Eastlake
Listening Length: 10 hours and 48 minutes
Price: $19.59
Version: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Audible.com Release Date: Febuary 4, 2014

Buy WILD THINGS at Audible.com



 My Ratings

Plot:  4/5 
Setting:  5/5 
Writing:  5/5 
Originality of Plot:  5/5 
Characters Development:  5/5 
Ending:  5/5
Narration:  4/5
Cover Art:  4/5 
Likelihood to Recommend:  5/5 

Overall:  42/45 = 93%

Synopsis

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 both.

But now those alliances are about to be tested. A strange and twisted magic has ripped through the North American Central Pack, and Merit’s closest friends are caught in the crosshairs. Gabriel Keene, the Pack Apex, looks to Merit and Ethan for help. But who—or what—could possibly be powerful enough to out-magic a shifter?

Merit is about to go toe to toe, and cold steel to cold heart, to find out.

Review  

This book was such a breath of fresh air to the Chicagoland Vampires series! Most series tend to fizzle out and become stale by their 9th book, but not this one.  A creative new storyline teamed up with my favorite cast of sexy paranormals, makes this book my favorites of the series.

Vamps and weres and fae...oh my! Chloe Neill has brought all kinds of fantastic supes to the table in this book. While past books touch on other mythological races, this one really dives into their rich history.  A new creepy crawly has come to town and a wolf has disappeared. Unfortunately, this all goes down during the pack's massive celebration that Ethan and Merit attend.  The pack takes full advantage of their house guest, and put Merit on the case. 

It was nice to finally see Merit and Ethan is a stable romantically. We finally get to see them be happy, and completely all in their relationship.  Theses two are more powerful when together!  Also, I love that we get to spend so much time with the pack.  They are so intriguing and different from other authors weres.  I actually with she would give them their own series.  Their connection to magic is probably my favorite part of their subculture.  They have done so much to help Mallory get back to as normal as she can be.  She's getting her life back on track, and I couldn't be more happy to see her with Catcher.  As much as I love Merit and Ethan, it's their group of friends that bring this series to another level!

I'm slowly becoming a Sophie Eastlake convert, and I almost hate to admit that.  As I have said in the past, that I can't stand when a series changes narrators.  The listeners put a certain voice to each character, and when that is disrupted it can be distracting.  But after several Chicagoland Vampires audiobooks with Sophie as the narrator, I'm starting to really enjoy her narration style.  When I actually read this series, my brain is finally starting to hear the characters in her voices.  She has formed distinct voices for each character, and is able to convey this series strong emotions. 

WILD THINGS is a great edition to the Chicagoland Vampires series.  It was a great combination of action, passion, and adventure!  I cannot wait for the release BLOOD GAMES later in the year.  We'll see what Merit and her crew have in store for us next!
 

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Chloe Neill's HOUSE RULES (Chicagoland Vampires series bk 7)

 

Title: HOUSE RULES (Chicagoland Vampires series Bk 7)

Author: Chloe Neill

Narrator: Sophie Eastlake

Format: Mp3-CD

Audible Price: $23.99

Listening Length: 7 hrs 30 min
Version: Unabridged
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Release Date: 03/25/2013
Buy HOUSE RULES from Tantor

My Ratings
Plot:  5/5
Setting:  4.5/5
Writing:  5/5
Originality of Plot:  4.5/5
Characters Development:  5/5
Ending:  5/5

Narration:  4/5
Cover Art:  4/5
Likelihood to Recommend:  5/5

Overall:  42/45 = 93%

Synopsis

 In a city full of vampires, trouble never sleeps.

At the tender age of twenty-seven, Merit became a sword-wielding vampire. Since then, she’s become the protector of her House, watched Chicago nearly burn to the ground, and seen her Master fall and rise. Now she’ll see her mettle—and her metal—tested like never before.

It started with two . . . Two rogues vanishing without a trace. Someone is targeting Chicago’s vampires, and anyone could be next. With their house in peril, Merit and her Master, the centuries-old Ethan Sullivan, must race to stop the disappearances. But as they untangle a web of secret alliances and ancient evils, they realize their foe is more familiar, and more powerful, than they could have ever imagined.

Review 

I have been eagerly awaiting book 7 in this series, since I finished the final chapter of BITING COLD.  Most authors tend to lose steam by the time they get to book 6 or 7, but Chloe Neill isn't that kind of author.  She has kept the storyline strong, smart, and captivating!  Merit and her crew have overcome so many obstacle.  Though the road a head of them is going to be hard, it seems that things are headed back in the right direction.

There is a lot going on in Cadogan House.  Ethan Sullivan, their fearless leader and Merit's vampire lover, is back in the house and in full force.  The house is also a buzz with their decision to leave the Greenwich Presidium.  Her friends are safe and on the road healing physically and emotionally.  So what, the GP is dead set on dismantling and destroying them.  Who cares, if the new mayor and most of the citizens of Chicago are against the vampires.  And never mind, the string of strange vampire deaths a crossed the city.  I get my Merit and Ethan back! 

I think that my favorite part of this series is how normal Chloe's vampires are.  It makes me more drawn into the story.  At it's heart, this series is about death, love, and being a part of a family.  I love the people that Merit chooses to surround herself with as well.  I was really happy to see Mallory get back on her feet.  She hit rock bottom, and now she is fighting to get her self back to somewhat normal.  I just hope that there is a point where she and Catcher can get back to each other.  The shifter also play a pretty big role in this book.  I adore all of the shifters and really enjoyed seeing Jeff step up.  I have a total geek crush on Jeff, and love him more with every book.

When a series changes narrators mid-series, it is always hard for me to adjust.  They previous narrator was fantastic, one of my all-time favorites!  I picked it up, because of who had been narrating the series.  Each character was the unique voice that the past narrator gave them.  We have had Sophie Eastlake for two books now.  My opinion of her narration style would be totally different if she had narrated the series all a long.  Each character has a new sound and a style of speech, which makes me slightly crazy.  However, she does a great job telling the story.  Her voice is smooth.  Her diction and pace are great as well.  I'm just not all that happy with her character choices.  I just wished that I hadn't had the previous narrators narration to compare it to.

Even though this audiobook is slightly tarnished with it's change in narrator.  I still love this series and will continue purchasing it on audiobook format.  It is full of messy politics, big-time action, and is sexy as hell. Big things are still ahead for Merit and her cast of merry friends.  I cannot wait to see what Chloe Neill has in store for us in book 8, BITING BAD.  It's due in stores August 6th in paperback and audiobook formats.  Check back next week for my review of book 8, seeing are an early release copy made it's way into my mail box this week! 

Books by Chloe Neil

Chicagoland Vampire Series (Adult Series)

• Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1)
• Friday Night Bites (Chicagoland Vampires, #2)
• Twice Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires, #3)
• Hard Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires, #4)
• Drink Deep (Chicagoland Vampires, #5)
• Biting Cold (Chicagoland Vampires #6) 
• House Rules (Chicagoland Vampires #7) 

Dark Elite Series (YA Series)

• Firespell  (Dark Elite, #1)
• Hexbound  (Dark Elite, #2)
• Charmfall  (Dark Elite, #3) 
  

   

UPCOMING RELEASE: Chloe Neill's HOUSE RULES (Chicagoland Vampires #7)

 

Title: HOUSE RULES

Author: Chloe Neill
List Price: $15.00
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: NAL Trade
Release Date: February 5, 2013
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0451237102
ISBN-13: 978-0451237101
Buy HOUSE RULES on Amazon



Synopsis

In a city full of vampires, trouble never sleeps.

At the tender age of twenty-seven, Merit became a sword-wielding vampire. Since then, she’s become the protector of her House, watched Chicago nearly burn to the ground, and seen her Master fall and rise. Now she’ll see her mettle—and her metal—tested like never before.

It started with two . . . Two rogues vanishing without a trace. Someone is targeting Chicago’s vampires, and anyone could be next. With their house in peril, Merit and her Master, the centuries-old Ethan Sullivan, must race to stop the disappearances. But as they untangle a web of secret alliances and ancient evils, they realize their foe is more familiar, and more powerful, than they could have ever imagined.

What I'm Most Looking For 

I can't wait to see how the relationships between Ethan and Merit evolves.  They come so close to the real thing to only get knocked backwards again.  I also think that Mallory is at a turning point in her life.  She seems to be getting her life back in order, but will the dark draw her back?



Books by Chloe Neil

Chicagoland Vampire Series (Adult Series)

• Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1)
• Friday Night Bites (Chicagoland Vampires, #2)
• Twice Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires, #3)
• Hard Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires, #4)
• Drink Deep (Chicagoland Vampires, #5)
• Biting Cold (Chicagoland Vampires #6) 
• House Rules (Chicagoland Vampires #7)

Dark Elite Series (YA Series)

• Firespell  (Dark Elite, #1)
• Hexbound  (Dark Elite, #2)
• Charmfall  (Dark Elite, #3) 
  

 

NAUGHTY & NICE READS: January -July 2013

 

Each year, I put together my list of Naughty and Nice reads. I do this as much for myself, as for fellow readers. It's so hard to keep up with new releases and there are so many spectacular books coming out this year. Please feel free to use this as a resource, or even help me with new recommendations to add to my list.

JANUARY

1st What Chris Wants (The Edge of Honor Series) by Lori Foster 
15th Gates of Paradise (A Blue Bloods Novel) by Melissa de la Cruz
15th  Beautiful Scars by Shiloh Walker  
22nd  Ever After by Kim Harrison 
29th Fair Game (Alpha And Omega) by Patricia Briggs
29th  Haunted Moon (AN OTHERWORLD NOVEL) by Yasmine Galenorn

FEBRUARY 

 

5th  House Rules: A Chicagoland Vampires Novel by Chloe Neill  
5th  Going Under (A BOUND BY MAGICK NOVEL) by Lauren Dane  
5th Magic at Midnight by Gena Showalter
6th Run the Risk by Lori Foster  
12th  The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel by Richelle Mead  
12th Get There by Megan Hart  
19th Neferet's Curse: A House of Night Novella by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast
26th Edge of Dawn: A Midnight Breed Novel by Lara Adrian 
26th Three Sisters (Blackberry Island) by Susan Mallery  
26th  The Best Man by Kristan Higgins 
26th All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey

MARCH

 

1st This Soul Magic by Michele Hauf   
5th This Wicked Magic (Harlequin Nocturne) by Michele Hauf   
5th Frost Burned (Mercy Thompson, Book 7) by Patricia Briggs
5th Wild Invitation: A Psy/Changeling Anthology by Nalini Singh 
5th Thrown By A Curve (A Play-by-Play Novel) by Jaci Burton  
5th Seeing is Believing by Erin McCarthy  
12th Lost in You (Petal, Georgia) by Lauren Dane 
13th Steel by Carrie Vaughn 
26th Kitty Rocks the House (Kitty Norville) by Carrie Vaughn   
26th Twice Tempted: A Night Prince Novel by Jeaniene Frost  
26th Clockwork Princess (Infernal Devices) by Cassandra Clare
26th  With All My Soul (Soul Screamers) by Rachel Vincent 
26th Deadly Sting (Elemental Assassin) by Jennifer Estep 
26th Too Hot to Handle by Victoria Dahl

APRIL

 

 

2nd  Blood Trade: A Jane Yellowrock Novel by Faith Hunter
2nd Lush (A DELICIOUS NOVEL) by Lauren Dane  
23rd The Elite by Kiera Cass 
30th Oath Bound (An Unbound Novel) by Rachel Vincent 
30th Informed Risk: A Hero for Sophie Jones by Robyn Carr
30th All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey
30th Bare It All by Lori Foster

MAY

7th Dead Ever After: A Sookie Stackhouse Novel (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood) by Charlaine Harris 
7th Eternal Demon: Mark of the Vampire by Laura Wright 
7th Entwined with You (A CROSSFIRE NOVEL) by Sylvia Day  
28th A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses by Molly Harper 
28th  Pride and Pleasure by Sylvia Day
28th Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery

JUNE

4th Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead 
4th Untitled Psy/Changeling #12 by Nalini Singh 
25th The Favor by Megan Hart  
25th The Newcomer (Thunder Point) by Robyn Carr
25th Two of a Kind by Susan Mallery

JULY

2nd  Hungry Like a Wolf (Others) by Christine Warren  
3nd Affliction (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter) by Laurell K. Hamilton 
30th  Magic Rises (Kate Daniels) by Ilona Andrews 
30th  Soul Screamers Volume Three: If I Die\Before I Wake\Never to Sleep by Rachel Vincent  
30th  Three Little Words by Susan Mallery 

DRINK DEEP Blog Tour & Contest - Interview with Merit

Publishers Description: Clouds are brewing over Cadogan House, and recently turned vampire Merit can’t tell if this is the darkness before the dawn or the calm before the storm. With the city iself in turmoil over paranormals and the state threatening to pass a paranormal registration act, times haven’t been this precarious for vampires since they came out of the closet. If only they could lay low for a bit, and let the mortals calm down.

That’s when the waters of Lake Michigan suddenly turn pitch black-and things really start getting ugly.

Chicago’s mayor insists it’s nothing to worry about, but Merit knows only the darkest magic could have woven a spell powerful enough to change the very fabric of nature. She’ll have to turn to friends old and new to find out who’s behind this, and stop them before it’s too late for vampires and humans alike.

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Hey readers! With upcoming release of Chloe Neill's newest Chicagoland Vampire novel DRINK DEEP, I have invited Cadogan very own Sentinel, Merit, to the Nice Girls Blog for a little Q&A. Also in celebration of my Birthday today, I'm giving away an eBook copy of DRINK DEEP!!!

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Welcome Metit! We're excited to have you here at the Nice Girls Blog. Thank you for taking time out of you ass-kicking schedule to chat with us!

Q: What is your favorite part of being a vampire?

Merit: Being able to eat whatever I want whenever I want and not gain a pound. The metabolism is awesome!


Q: Knowing what you know now, would you become a vampire again if given the choice?

Merit: That's a hard question. I've been given the gift of immortality, but I've also had to completely change my life and my lifestyle, and give up everything I knew before. I'd have to think about that one.


Q: What is your favorite book from Cadogan Library and why?

Merit: There are some books of vampire literature--gothic stories written by vampires for vampires--that humans don't even know existed. It's the kind of stuff I would have loved to read while in graduate school! Think Jane Eyre with vampires.


Q: What is the best piece of advice you have been give since you've became a vampire and who gave it to you?

Merit: Ethan told me once that I'd have to make a decision--pick a side between vampires and humans and commit to one or the other. I think that's true in a lot of areas of life. You can't stand around and wait for things to happen. You have to do them yourself.


Q: You seem to love your local Chicago eateries. Where is you favorite place to eat?

Merit: I love Crust, a pizza restaurant in Wicker Park. And Rosebud Trattoria. The vodka sauce is LEGENDARY.


Q: If your fellow initiates were to plan the perfect birthday party for you, who would attend, where would it be held, and what flavor of cake would they choose?

Merit: Can we have the vodka sauce at Rosebud Trattoria? No, I kid. Mallory would be there, obviously, and my grandfather. Maybe my sister, and definitely Jeff, Luc and Lindsey. And Margot and Katherine from the House. I'm pretty flexible on the location, but there must be chocolate cake. Lots of chocolate cake!


Merit: Thanks for having me today!

Merit, we really appreciate you stopping by to answer a few questions! Also thank to everyone for stopping by on this DRINK DEEP Blog Tour Stop, and if you haven't purchased DRINK DEEP run right out and get it!

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BIRTHDAY CONTEST: DRINK DEEP

Enter below for the chance to win one an eBook copy of Chloe Neill' DRINK DEEP. The contest closes Saturday, November 18, 2011 at midnight. The winner will be notified via e-mail and will have FIVE days to respond & claim their prize! Since I'm gifting this eBook through Amazon.com, the winner must be have a US amazon.com account set up to receive their prize.

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My Naughty & Nice Must Reads for 2011 Part 2 (Aug.-Dec.) *CONTEST*

Hey readers! Now that we're more then half-way done with 2011, it's time for My Naughty & Nice Must Reads Part 2. Several of my favorite authors have up-coming releases. New books, new series and new characters...I can't wait!

Scroll down to enter to my August New Release eBook contest. I am giving away copies of 3 amazing up-coming books: (1) Rachel Vincent's BLOOD BOUND, (1) Richelle Mead's BLOODLINES, and (1) Rachel Caine's WORKING STIFF.

AUGUST:

• 2nd Another Kind of Dead by Kelly Meding
• 2nd Working Stiff (A Revivalist Novel) by Rachel Caine
• 2nd Blood Song by Cat Adams
• 23rd Bloodlines by Richelle Mead
• 23rd Blood Bound (Unbound Novel) by Rachel Vincent
• 23rd Devil to Pay (Novella) by Jeaniene Frost
• 23rd Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter
• 30th One Grave at a Time (Night Huntress Novel) by Jeaniene Frost
• 30th Succubus Revealed (Georgina Kincaid) by Richelle Mead
• 30th Once and Again (Petal, Georgia) by Lauren Dane
• 30th Crossroads (Anna Strong) by Jeanne C. Stein

SEPTEMBER:

• 6th Archangel's Blade (Guild Hunter) by Nalini Singh
• 6th Virtue and Vice by Megan Hart
• 6th Dark Predator (Carpathian) by Christine Feehan
• 6th Wayfinder (Worldwalker Duology) by C.E. Murphy
• 6th Never Enough by Lauren Dane
• 6th Envy (A Novel of the Fallen Angels) by J.R. Ward
• 27th If I Die by Rachel Vincent
• 27th The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter
• 27th Sexiest Vampire Alive (Love at Stake) by Kerrelyn Sparks
• 27th Only His by Susan Mallery
• 27th Darkness Unbound (A Dark Angels) by Keri Arthur
• 27th Spider's Revenge by Jennifer Estep

OCTOBER:

• 4th Angels of Darkness by Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, Meljean Brook and Sharon Shinn
• 4th Much Ado About Vampires (A Dark Ones Novel) by Katie MacAlister
• 25th Destined (House of Night) by P. C. Cast & Kristin Cast
• 25th The Bite Before Christmas by Lynsay Sands & Jeaniene Frost
• 25th Darkness Rising (Dark Angels) by Keri Arthur
• 25th Adam (The Nightwalkers) by Jacquelyn Frank
• 25th The Hollows Insider: New fiction, facts, maps, murders, and more in the world of Rachel Morgan by Kim Harrison

NOVEMBER:

• 1st Drink Deep (Chicagoland Vampires) by Chloe Neill
• 1st Last Breath (The Morganville Vampires) by Rachel Caine
• 1st Heart of Darkness by Lauren Dane
• 1st The Guardian (Dream-Hunter) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
• 1st Courting Darkness (Otherworld) by Yasmine Galenorn
• 1st Magic on the Line (Allie Beckstrom) by Devon Monk
• 22nd Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance) by Larissa Ione
• 29th Fate's Edge (A Novel of the Edge) by Ilona Andrews
• 29th Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep
• 29th Lawe's Justice (Breeds) by Lora Leigh

DECEMBER:

• 6th Nautier and Wilder by Lora Leigh & Jaci Burton
• 6th That Old Black Magic (A Living in Eden Novel) by Michelle Rowen
• 28th Spirit Bound (A Sea Haven Novel) by Christine Feehan
• 28th Silver-Tongued Devil (Sabina Kane) by Jaye Wells

What books are you looking forward to most? Did I miss an up-coming book from your favorite author? Please comment and tell me below.


ENTER TO WIN: BLOOD BOUND, BLOODLINES & WORKING STIFF

I am giving away 3 eBooks from my top releases for August: (1) Rachel Vincent's BLOOD BOUND, (1) Richelle Mead's BLOODLINES, and (1) Rachel Caine's WORKING STIFF. The contest closes August 25, 2011 at midnight. The winners will be notified via e-mail and will have FIVE days to respond & claim their prize! Since I'm gifting this eBook through Amazon.com, the winner must be have a US amazon.com account set up to receive their prize.

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