“Chloe Neill owes me a good night’s sleep. With her wonderfully compelling reluctant vampire heroine and her careful world building, I was drawn into
Some Girls Bite
from page one and kept reading far into the night.”

—
USA Today
bestselling author Julie Kenner

“Smart, sexy, and delightful. A must-read.”

—Candace Havens, author of
Dragons Prefer Blondes

“If you loved Nancy Drew but always wished she was an undead sword-wielding badass, Merit is your kind of girl.”

—
Geek Monthly

“With a sardonic, light chick-lit first-person narration that ironically contrasts the true danger facing Merit, Chloe Neill provides her readers with an enjoyable urban fantasy. . . . Fans will relish this strong opening entry as Chloe continually surprises her ‘sire’ with her behavior even as danger stalks her.”

—Alternative Worlds

“Packed with complex subplots, embittered family members, and politics, this is an excellent first installment to what should be an outstanding series in a crowded field.”

—Monsters and Critics

“There’s a new talent in town, and if this debut is any indication, she’s here to stay. Not only does Neill introduce an indomitable and funny heroine, her secondary characters are enormously intriguing and make terrific foils. While the tone of this first-person Chicagoland Vampires series starter is generally light, there is an undercurrent of danger. Truly excellent.”

—
Romantic Times

“Ms. Neill does a fine job of defining her vampire world and making it easy to follow without bombarding readers with irrelevant details.
Some Girls Bite
is engaging, well executed, and populated with characters you can’t help but love. It was impossible to set down.”

—Darque Reviews

“Worth reading. . . . It is nice to find another new vampire series by another new author that isn’t the same as every other vampire book before it.
Some Girls Bite
manages to be new and original as well as exciting. Kudos to another author pulling off something different for the genre.”

—ParaNormal Romance

“[With] the story’s fast-paced plotline, entertaining characters, and lingering mysteries, I can just about guarantee that readers will want to read more of this series.
Some Girls Bite
is recommended reading for urban fantasy fans, who shouldn’t fail to be pleased with its vampire protagonist and the plethora of supernatural creatures that it introduces to modern-day Chicago. Vampire-fiction fans should be well served by this vamp-centric story too.”

—LoveVampires

“[
Some Girls Bite
] is a superb addition to the urban fantasy genre, and I could not put it down . . . captivating. . . . GO BUY IT NOW! It’s a great urban fantasy that reads a little like Charlaine Harris’s Southern Vampire series.”

—Literary Escapism

“There’s a fresh new voice in paranormal, and that voice belongs to author Chloe Neill. . . . I was very happy to pick up a book that made me want to turn the pages. The author has created an interesting vampire mythology and a heroine who has spunk and daring; she’s kick-ass without the hard edges.”

—Romance Novel TV

“Hands down, this is one of the best urban fantasy/paranormal romance novels that I’ve ever read. What makes this even more remarkable is that this is not only the first in a series, and therefore has to spend more time on laying the groundwork, but it’s also a debut novel for author Neill. . . . The plot is very nicely paced and well thought out. Neill has obviously put a lot of effort into world building and the pacing of the story over the next few novels. She’s created a unique vampire tale in a genre that’s flush with look-alikes.”

—Undercover Book Lover (Not Really)

“This debut novel by Chloe Neill is not only action-packed; it’s hilarious. I couldn’t put it down; I finished it in hours and jumped online right away to see when book two was out. . . . [Merit is] extremely charming. . . . A great read.”

—Wicked Lil Pixie

“Chloe Neill rocks! Authors don’t always come out of the gate at such breakneck, award-winning speed, but Chloe has just knocked my socks off with
Some Girls Bite
. Wow! . . . Chloe Neill has created such a complex, detailed, and amazing world with rich and sassy characters. I could not stop reading; I had to know what was going on, and now I am waiting on edge for the next book in the series.
Some Girls Bite
was completely engrossing from the very first page. I totally love it when I read a book that I not just enjoy but that I flip for. I am excited about this series; it gives me something wonderful to look forward to. . . . Neill has created a top-notch new series with a complex and complete world full of sexy, savvy, lovable, and fascinating characters that you just can’t wait to learn more about. The Chicagoland Vampires series is not just on my
to-read
list, but it’s at the top of my
must-read
list.”

—Fang-tastic Books

“This may be Chloe Neill’s debut novel, but it doesn’t read like one. Her world building is flawless. Her characters are sassy, sexy, and mesmerizing. Merit is a heroine who strolls onto the paranormal scene like she owns it.
Some Girls Bite
is fang-tabulous! You won’t want to miss this one.”

—Wendy’s Minding Spot

“I didn’t want to put it down . . . excellently written. . . . [
Some Girls Bite
] brings a fresh perspective on the vampire craze that is going around these days. The book has a little bit of
Harry Potter
in it, a little bit of the Southern Vampire mysteries in it, but with a voice and perspective all its own. No offense to the
Twilight
fans out there, but the writing from Chloe Neill is
immensely
better than that from Stephenie Meyer. I just really enjoyed the book and I am very much looking forward to
Friday Night Bites
. If you are a fan of vampire novels, I think you should give this one a try. I loved it entirely and am now very anxious to read more from Ms. Neill.”

—Pink Is the New Blog

“Chloe Neill sinks her teeth into a new series that will attract both teen and adult readers alike. The Chicagoland Vampires series starts with a bang and leaves you anxious for more.”

—Teens Read Too

OTHER NOVELS BY CHLOE NEILL

The Chicagoland Vampires Novels
Some Girls Bite
Friday Night Bites

The Dark Elite Novels
Firespell

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