*Originally read 7/6/10 - 7/7/10*I don't exactly know how to review this book. I have such a polarized reaction about it. I loved it, but it absolutely pissed me off. When I got to the end and saw that I'd be left hanging like that, I was absolutely infuriated! I think that if the 4th book was out right now, what happened in the book (and the ending) wouldn't have hit me quite as hard. But it's not out! I closed the book knowing that I'd have to wait a year to read the next one. Noooooooo!In the...

Sorry, guys!I'm too addicted to write a review for this right now!Must... Read... The... Next... One...

Arguably my favourite in the series for many reasons. Super happy fun naked times being one of them.

3.5I enjoyed the first book in the series so much I figured it would turn into a new favorite, but the second let me down a little. The third continues what the second did, worth reading but not worth overly praising.Like many books, it started weaker and kept growing stronger, but took awhile to build up to an arresting point. Most of the things that plagued the second continue here, namely not enough tension in the plot. Once the story took off, we're gifted with a well-done ending, battle, an...

Perfection! There's not much more I can say, just get a copy and read! Actually, get all three books, they really need to be read in order. :)If anyone from marketing takes a look at goodreads...I want the original Merit back on the cover for book 4!!!

⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*Ah man*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱ Re-read: 30.01.2018 Love the ending. However, it seems like my love for this series has diminished. Maybe I have become too picky and annoying. I don't know, but what I do know is that I hate myself for no longer loving it. It's not bad though. BUT - yes a huge but - I somehow started picturing what this series could've been if Ethan was merely a love interest, but her soul-mate was Gabriel... Wouldn't that be something? God I'm going mad. I'm going to bed now.The cha

4.5 starsThis is definitely my favorite of the series so far!! I absolutely loved it - loved it, loved it, loved it! Cannot wait to read the next one, which is apparently drama-ridden and has created such chaos among readers. For anyone who hasn't started the series, while this is the best book so far, these are definitely not stand-alones and should be read in order.{ Merit, Whom I For Once Did Not Want to Kill }I was finally able to actually enjoy Merit, instead of constantly wishing someone w...

I'm glad Ethan was such a jerk. Merit is entirely too kick-ass for him. I hope Neill sets up a new love interest for her in the next story and Ethan is out of his mind with jealousy. Take that Darth Sullivan!

This is a review of books 1 - 3.I don't really know why I read these books besides the fact that I really needed some fluff after some recent happenings - and I also wanted to explore the urban fantasy I so often make fun of. These books certainly fulfilled both needs. I'm not going to review these three books on my blog because, honestly, it's not worth it. While the characters are likable, the story is pathetically predictable. The characters fill every urban fantasy cliche in existence from t...

The author has developed a compelling paranormal world which quite an interesting theme, that of vampires that have been “outed” and how they try to live openly amongst the human race.One of the things I found annoying in the first two books was Merit. I found her a bit immature and silly a lot of the times and I wondered if I would ever connect with her. Also the tension and slow build-up between her and Ethan drove me crazy……..in between all her flirting with this one or that one. I even began...

"You undo me, Merit. Wholly and completely. You don't take me at my word. You challenge me at every opportunity. And that means when I'm with you, I am less than the head of this House...and I am more than the head of this House. I am a man." He stroked my cheeks with his thumbs. "In my very, very long life, I need you more than I have ever needed anything." Eeeeeeep finally! That's all I'll say on that note. The sexual tension, the angst, the battles, the jealousy-boy oh boy was I in my elem

Where would we be in a Chicagoland Vampires book without Merritt in some awesome clothes having to navigate crazy vamp/shifter politics while completely uncertain what’s really going on between her and Ethan? This one was extra fun because things (view spoiler)[ between Merritt and Ethan finally heat up, with them doing the deed and then immediately (of course) going into “oh but we can’t” land. Ah relationship drama. (hide spoiler)] Between that, going out to bars, and trouble with the shifter...

A. Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!B. Bite me! ~sigh~C. CatcherD. Drama E. ETHAN !!F. fighting, fighting and more fightingG. GabrielH. hurtful I. IDIOT!!J. Jeff :DK. KatanaL. LoveM. Merit (& Mallory)N. NickO. O-positiveP. PizzaQ. QuestioningR. RGS. SEX ~ finally!!T. Trouble U. Unity V. Victory W. Wishing X. marks the spot! Y. YoungZ. Zsnarky (ok i cheated!)This book was soooo great. I CANNOT wait for the next one. There were too many funny things and sweet t...

Girls, if you ever find yourself asking this question, "Should I sleep with my boss?" The answer is NOOOOOO!!!! Don't do it!! It is a very very bad idea. Even if you happen to get "lucky" enough that it works out, you will always be thought of as the office skank. You get a promotion? "She got to where she is on her back." You break-up? Now, you have the awkwardness of working for your ex. You might as well quit. Just - don't do it! Men are like buses; if you miss one, another one will be along

Right up there with the Kate Daniels and Mercy Thompson series for me so far. Maybe a smidge behind, as I tend to love the humor that comes with those. But Merit is one kick ass chick, and the other characters are winning me over. Ethan...not sure what to think about his wishy washy, uber powerful ass, but I'm definitely along for the ride.

OMG!!!!...what an awesome book!!!...ABSOLUTELY THE BEST OF THE BUNCH SO FAR!!!! It had everything in it that made me fall in love with the first book!!..the suspense, the action, some very funny dialogue, the drama!...oh...the drama!!!!..and the romance...~sigh~Ethan~sigh~FROM BEGINNING TO END....it was ALL there..there was NO slow first half for me this time...just constant thrill and excitement! I will admit though that there was a point in this book that had me full of doubt...and DEPRESSION,...

Another amazing book in the Chicago Vampire’s series. It’s chalk full of action and excitement. The characters are so diverse, multidimensional, all with their own distinct personalities, full of life. I really recommend this series to anyone who loves paranormal books. I am enjoying this series so much. It got my attention from book one and I’m still enjoying it. Actually I’m not getting much else done lol, but I don’t mind, I just don’t want this series to end.I don’t know why, but often for m...

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS!Dear Ethan Sullivan,You don't really know me, but suffice it to say I have a standing interest in Merit's Happiness. Not only did you break my heart with your soft words of need, you then tore it out when you threw her away because you finally scored her. (and really, all that bullsh-oney, about duty and wanting to protect the house? Seriously? That's your angle? Pathetic!) You my liege, are a cold,pretentious,manipulative vampire. I'm not su...

“We know the sorcerers are beginning to see things, that prophecies are beginning to bubble up. Prophecies of war. Of coming battles.” Finally we find out what the RG on the mysterious cards Merit has been receiving means, and who has been sending them to her. (view spoiler)[The Red Guard, and orginazation whose main job is to keep Master vampires and the GP members in check, has offered Merit a position in their Guard. They want her to spy on Ethan, to assist them in their work. And when w

This is my first 5 stars rating for a vampire's book.Guess you want to know why, right? As I wrote before, Merit is such a likeable heroine that she created what I called a big sister effect on me : that's enough rare to be said, so, listen carefully : I totally and absolutely root for her. Her and only her. ✭ What does it mean? ✭Basically, she can choose what she wants, I. Don't. Care. Would she want to screw Ethan? I'm okay with that.Would she want to forgive him? I'm okay with that.Would sh