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 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!

Here is my Key Word for the Scavenger Hunt: PROTECT

 

You can purchase or pre-order Biting Cold at one of the following links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Indiebound

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have always been such a huge fan of The Chicagoland Vampires series. As soon as I picked up the first book, I devoured the series. I also became quickly depressed that I started to have to wait for the rest of the books to be published. Biting Cold was no different from the rest of the books in the series. It was full of action, adventure, romance, and even mystery. Needless to say, Biting Cold had everything that I could ask for.

After reading the previous book in the series, Drink Deep, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I knew that Biting Cold would be amazing, but I didn’t know where Neill would take it next. What would happen with Mallory? Would Ethan and Merit’s relationship progess? I had specific things that I wanted to happen, and I was a bit afraid that I would be forced to wait through several more books to get the end result that I wanted. I shouldn’t have feared, though. Once again, Chloe Neill absolutely captivated me, and I was hooked from page one.

The beginning of the book honestly could have been the end of the book. It was SO full of action! I was a little let down with how Neill handled the events surrounding Mallory, but I understood that what was done was best for her character. I was also a little off put by the events surrounding Tate, but I enjoyed learning more about his character as well.

I can not express how much I LOVE Merit and the rest of the characters that make up this series. In order for a book to be brilliant, it needs a great story line, great characters, great twists, and even better heart throbbing moments. Chloe Neill incorporates all of these aspects into every single one of her Chicagoland Vampire books. I will forever be a fan of Chloe Neill, and I will read every single book that she publishes throughout her career.

Pages: 337

Publication Date: August 7, 2012

Publisher: New American Library

Rating: : ★★★★☆

 

Teaser Quote: “Ethan leaned in, his lips at my ear. “Irresistible force,” he said. “Immovable object. Choose the one you want to be, and do it. You are a vampire of great power, Merit. Prove it to us, to the city of Chicago, to the Houses. Prove it now.”