Hey, it’s me, Tori. First of all I’d like to thank KC for inviting me to guest post on her blog. This ranks right up there with a free for all at Duncan Donuts. Srsly. When she asked me to post about what was a favorite book of mine for 2010 it was a hard choice. So many good ones came out this year.

I’d have to say one of my all time fav PNR continuing series for 2010 is Chloe Neill’s Chicago Vampire Series.

Tres fabulouso!!

I had been meaning to read this series for awhile but as I’m sure alot of you know,when your TBR is high you get to it when you can. When my partner is crime, Mandi from Smexy Books, told me to get to crackin’ and read this series pronto- I did.  All three books in 2 days.

UNBELIEVABLE!!!

The Chicago Vampire Series is a hilarious, sensual, suspenseful PNR that had me yelling,crying, snorting,and saying, ”OMG he di’nt!!!” quite a lot. Chocked full of goodness, rather like my all time fav snack, a bacon maple donut.  You get crunchy goodness & sweet maple taste with each page you read. SQUEEE!!  I’ve decided I want to be Merit when I grow up.

Twice Bitten is the 3rd one in the series and the best on I think.  If you haven’t read the series then stop here ’cause I’m going to be spoiling a few things.  If you have read the series then you know Merit was changed through no will of her own.  In essence her life was taken and now she is “owned” by the Cadogan House.  Soooooo not Merit’s idea of a good time. But she adapts rather well I think.  Merit is the queen of snark and welds her power like a true master. Her BFF Mallory has had some changes thrown her way also.  She discovered she is a sorceress AND gained the drool worthy Catcher as her main squeeze. YUM!  When Merit makes sentinel of the house, she has become the house’s warrior. This deal introduces her to Luc and Lindsey.  These two are the classic, “I like you lots but I’m so not going that route.” couple. Lindsey is Merit’s snark soul mate so they become instant friends.  Ethan, the master of the house, is a conundrum. Over 400 years old, this man blows hot and cold quicker then  a virgin on her wedding night. The attraction between them is uber hot & steamy(Chap 8 dudes…C.H.A.P.T.E.R. but he doesn’t trust Merit.Which is rather funny because while she has annoyed,disobeyed, and ignored his orders; he is the one who continuously betrays her.

In Twice Bitten the supernatural world is preparing for war. The shifters and vampires must decided if they will unite or remain “frenemies.” Gabriel, the HAWT alpha of the Chicago shifters, has approached Ethan in hopes of an alliance.  He has also alluded to Merit being “family” and is pining his family’s future on her.Ethan and Merit provide security detail during a huge werewolf summit meeting and realize that someone wants Gabriel dead.  We also see more of Ethan and Merit’s relationship. Or relationship attempts. Really, for being over 400 yrs old  Ethan is a dumbarse. You have to love Merit though. She maintains her dignity and her snark. No begging or smoochy love lost looks from her. No way. Merit’s heart may be breaking inside but on the outside she is a Rock Star. Her continuous, “Yes, my liege,” when speaking to him is the equivalent to flipping him the bird.  And since she’s only doing what he’s always asked of her…he can’t say anything about it. OoooO the fireworks between them are spectacular. As Merit tries to sort through the politics and her heart she kicks arse and takes no prisoners.

This series just hooked me in from page one and didn’t let me go till the end. I cannot wait for more of this series.

Some of my fav quotes from Twice Bitten.

“Don’t be silly. Vampire humiliation is like a fine wine. It should be shared among friends.”

“Well he’s either just figured out you might win homecoming queen and he totally wanted that spot, or he wants to get on on one knee and apologize profusely for being such an ass.”

“If we’re not playing naked Twister, we’re wasting our waking hours.”

“I am but a common solider.”

Tori can be found guest blogging over at @smexybooks or you can stalk her on twitter @ggs_closet

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