“[A] WONDERFULLY COMPELLING RELUCTANT VAMPIRE HEROINE.”— USA Today Bestselling Author Julie KennerBetween standing Sentinel of Cadogan house and making society appearances with House Master Ethan Sullivan, a new member of the American Association of Vampires, Merit has her hands full. The last thing she needs is trouble, especially of the deadly kind.But when an old friend shows up in need, Merit … old friend shows up in need, Merit can’t refuse. Morgan Greer, Master of House Navarre, has gotten himself into serious debt with a dangerous Chicago crime syndicate known as the Triad. And they’re willing to exact more than a pound of flesh for payback—unless Merit can find a way to stop them.
Only the Triad’s connections go deeper than Merit knows, and even one wrong move could be her last…
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Love Chloe Neill. These books are great.
I love when a series goes on for this many books and I’m still fully invested in the story and characters. Every new situation that arises for Ethan, Merit and all of the characters in Chicagoland pulls me and keeps me entertained and interested.
The end of book 10 has us hanging and book 11 picks it right back up. The premise of Ethan’s creator coming back into the picture was one I wasn’t prepared for, but it appears as if that’s happened and of course, chaos ensues. The other thing I didn’t anticipate was the human factor in this scenario. Perhaps I should have considered it, since a lot of the problems the vampires face seem to begin with human influence.
What I love the most about this series, is how the main characters… regardless of house or supernatural status… come together in the time of need of whomever needs them. This is a lesson our own world needs to learn. That it does not matter the color of ones skin, the religion, the sexuality, or any of that…we are all human and should be willing to step up and help each other when needed.
Holy Wow,
This book is crazy with the excitement. So much happens Merit first can now been called as where before she couldn’t. That is new and freaky especially for her.
Ethan has to confront his past in a big way and then learn to deal with it in ways we are only just learning about.
I love that even though everything is happening and it’s freaking both Merit and Ethan out they still had level heads. Ethan though he might not like it knew that Merit needed some space after what is happening to her. And yes he might be hurt that she isn’t running to him but he also understands.
I loved the wedding! Their vows had me tearing up a little. (I am not saying who the bride and groom were if you know, you know 😉 but no spoilers.)
~ 4 Dark Debt Stars ~
Dark Debt is book eleven in the Chicagoland Vampires series by Chloe Neill.
There are so many things I have come to enjoy about this series. The mystery, adventure, action, good food, snarky comments, and the every enjoyable cacophony of characters. Each installment gives us an eventful plot with a mystery to solve and new threats to Ethan and Merit’s relationship. There was so much action, banter, and strategizing that I never got board or felt rushed in Dark Debt.
Blood Games left us with one gripping cliffhanger and Dark Debt starts us off dealing with this new threat. Their were two enemies causing trouble in Chicago; the return of an old figure who is very dark, loves to cause chaos, and havoc plus a fabulous mob twist.
Merit is snarky, funny, has the best comebacks, and is a great kick-ass heroine who can take care of herself. In this story something happens that makes her feel violated. She must over come this new challenge and feelings. Ethan is and has always been very much an Alpha of his world and what happens to Merit shakes him as much as her. He is now more possessive, protective and moody. These two work well as a team, bring out the best in each other, and balance one and other out. This old threat does not change this, but does affect their relationship in some way. As for the mob, well Merit and Ethan will deal with them as a new game is a foot.
Mallory and Catcher, have some big surprises in story for us and some heartfelt moments. Their aww moment was just to good. We learn more about Morgan, his house, and issues. I was surprised to see Morgan man-up along with Merit’s dad. The author also gives us a rift between, Jonah and Merit, that is not yet resolved and I look forward to seeing where this goes.
I can’t wait to see where things go in the stories and do hope that one day we get the prophecy to come about for Ethan and Merit. If you enjoy non-stop action-packed adventure with great food and comebacks, then I recommend picking up the series. CNeil has created an exceptional world with her Chicagoland Vampires.
* Disclaimer: ARC provided by Penguin Group Berkley via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
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I’m not sure if it’s just been too long since I read anything from Chloe Neill’s Chicagoland Vampires series, but this eleventh installment was just what I needed to snap me out of a quickly approaching reading slump. I don’t put every book I drop on my DNF shelf but I’ve already gone through four deleted books this week…and I was scared lol. I’m glad this book was available when it was.
Dark Debt had a lot of suspense and fun mystery/strategy that kept my attention. Keeping up with all the familiar characters is something I look forward to with each installment and this one rewarded loyal readers with a lovely event at the end. Chicagoland Vampires is such a great urban fantasy/mystery series and I’m so glad I started it. Check it out!
My favorite quote:
“Love wasn’t perfection. It wasn’t always roses and candy. Hell, it wasn’t even mostly roses and candy. Sometimes it was battling back fear that loomed like a leviathan, trying to find a way through misery, being grateful to have a companion who knew your strengths and weaknesses, and loved you not just in spite of them, but because of them. Love was acceptance. Love was bravery. Love was sticking it out.”
Chicagoland Vampires series includes the following installments as of May 2017.
1-Some Girls Bite
2-Friday Night Bites
3-Twice Bitten
4-Hard Bitten
5-Drink Deep
6-Biting Cold
7-House Rules
8-Biting Bad
8.25-Kicking It
8.5-Howling For You
9-Wild Things
10-Blood Games
10.5-Lucky Break
11-Dark Debt
12-Midnight Marked
12.5-Phantom Kiss
13-Blade Bound