Biting Cold by Chloe Neill (Blog Tour)

Biting Cold by Chloe Neill

Publisher: New American Library

Publication Date: August 7, 2012

Source: Publisher

Purchase: Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Indiebound

Turned into a vampire against her will, twenty-eight-year-old Merit found her way into the dark circle of Chicago’s vampire underground, where she learned there was more to supernaturals than met the eye—and more supernaturals than the public ever imagined. And not all the secrets she learned were for sharing—among humans or inhumans.
Now Merit is on the hunt, charging across the stark American Midwest, tailing a rogue supernatural intent on stealing an ancient artifact that could unleash catastrophic evil on the world. But Merit is also the prey. An enemy of Chicagoland is hunting her, and he’ll stop at nothing to get the book for himself. No mercy allowed. No rules apply. No lives spared. The race is on.

The Skinny: A great addition to an amazing series!

The Chicagoland Vampire series is one of my favorite stories. The writing is so smart that fans of all genres will enjoy it. From the complex characters to the fun dialogue, the Chicagoland Vampires series is wonderful. One of the best parts about this series is that Chloe Neill is fearless when it comes to developing risky storylines. She looks at controversial plots and firmly commits to them in an effort to craft unique and enjoyable stories.

In Biting Cold, we meet up with Merit and friends at the moment when Drink Deep concludes. I don’t like to post spoilers, so I will only say that so much happens that readers will be stunned with each passing chapter.

This book is like the grand finale of a fireworks show. There are several storylines that Chloe seamlessly weaves together to create the best book in the series. We are reunited with a favorite character, and it really feels like we are coming home for dinner. The interactions with this character are simultaneously familiar and new. While reading Biting Cold, I realized how much each of the characters has matured and developed. Merit is no longer the new vampire on the block and her assertiveness is admirable. Several of the other characters also exhibit traits that were not seen prior to this addition and the character development is incredible. Everyone has experienced a situation or trauma that forces change, and the ways in which Chloe describes how everyone copes are realistic.

If you are new to the Chicagoland Vampire series, I highly recommend that you start reading. If you are already a fan, I can assure you that Biting Cold will not disappoint. It will satiate your desire to see some characters and give you so much more than you ever imagined. The ending is perfect, and I eagerly await House Rules, which I am certain will be just as wonderful as Biting Cold. 

Chloe sent me some great CV and Dark Elite prizes, so fill out the form for your chance to win! I will be splitting up the items so that many people have a chance to win something. 
This giveaway is only open to readers in the US.

Good luck! I really hope you win.   

The fun doesn’t stop here. Want more chances to win? 

Below, you’ll find a key word. Each participant in the Biting Cold Blog Tour has one, and when you put them all together in order, you’ll find a quote from a Chicagoland Vampires novel.  That quote is the passcode you’ll need to enter the Biting Cold Scavenger Hunt Giveaway, which will begin on August 11, 2012 on Chloe’s web site. The giveaway will end at midnight on August 17, 2012.

What are the Scavenger Hunt Giveaway prizes?

• A complete set of Chicagoland Vampires audiobook CDs (generously provided by Tantor Audio)
• A $25 CafePress gift card you can use in the Chicagoland Vampires store
• Autographed copies of DRINK DEEP and CHARMFALL
• A Chicagoland Vampires tote bag with other Chicagoland Vampires swag, including a mouse pad, bookmarks, and stickers!

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