C.C. Wood holds a very special place in my heart. When I first started blogging, she sent me her first book, Friends with Benefits. It wasn’t out yet, and wasn’t even on goodreads. I added it for her. I was so excited after reading it! I felt like I discovered a new hit author, because I loved the little novella! It was funny, snarky and sexy,my favorite combinationĀ (see my reviewĀ {one of my first}).Ā Since then she has released 3 more novellas, and I have loved each of them. (See the list at the end of this post)
CC and I have become friendly. She came to last year’s Wicked Book Weekend (and we won’t mention anything about the gnome incident!) and I’m so excited she’ll be headed to Ft. Lauderdale for next year’s Wicked Book Weekend in March with her new little baby!
Now CC has taken her signature feisty, humorous side, and combined it with some more serious moments, and she has written her first full length novel. And it’s got bite! It’s been a while since I read a new vampire book. I miss reading about the guys who are so alpha and dangerous and on the edge of losing control. Yum. I also know that there are some very familiar characters, and one might be sporting my real name, but I know she has an issue that I don’t. That’s all I know! But I will and I’ll be reviewing it on release day, September 17th. (Despite her being a friend, I’m honest in my review, though it sometimes kills me.)
I had the perfect life; an awesome job in advertising, a gorgeous high rise apartment, and a flirtation with the guy down the hall. Then it all came crashing down.Ā Two months later I was a cocktail waitress living in a tiny one bedroom apartment. I had also developed a serious āmen suckā attitude.
That all changed the night I met the beautiful and enigmatic Conner Savage. But there was just one little problemā¦he said he was a vampire. Figures a man that hot would be batshit crazy. Or so I thought. It didn’t take me long to realize that Conner wasn’t a nut job and that I was addicted to him. With every moment we spent together he drew me deeper into his world and the supernatural culture in which he lived.
Now I had a choice: the vampire I craved or a normal life. Couldn’t be easier, right?
I watched Ricki, Ivie, Kerry, and Shannon stare in awe as they walked up the steps to Connerās McMansion.Ā My chest felt tight from nerves.Ā I was a little worried how the girls would react to the palatial home that I was now living in.Ā Actually I was more worried about how they would react when they found out I was living here and that I let the lease go on my apartment.Ā I could see this night descending into a clusterfuck of epic proportions.
āDonāt be so nervous, Donna.Ā The ladies love me.ā
I was sure that most women did.Ā I shot him a sidelong look.Ā āIām not sure my friends qualify as ladies and they will love you.āĀ I paused.Ā āEventually.ā
āWell I could always make them think they love me.ā
I elbowed him.Ā āNo mindfucking my girls.ā
When I threw open the front door to welcome them, Conner was still laughing.Ā All three of them stopped short and stared.
Ricki was the first to speak.Ā āHoly fucking shit, I think I just had an orgasm.ā
Leave it to Ricki to vocalize exactly how I felt the first time I saw Conner laugh.
They all stared at Conner like he was a god.Ā I think a couple of them drooled.Ā I snapped my fingers in front of their faces and they woke up from their trance.
āHi, girls.Ā This is Conner, my boyfriend.Ā Conner, this is Ivie, Ricki, Kerry, and Shannon.ā
He nodded to them.Ā āLadies, welcome to my home.Ā Please come in.ā
I gestured the women to follow me.Ā I knew that they were staring at the obvious wealth around them just as I had the first time I came to his home.Ā Connerās house was tastefully done but the furnishings were obviously expensive.Ā They were nudging each other and whispering.Ā I knew that I would be getting the third degree as soon as we were all alone together.
We trouped into the kitchen where Conner and I had set out plates of cheese, crackers, and fruit.Ā I had also mixed two pitchers of sangria, one of which I had hidden in the refrigerator.Ā If I put all the booze out at the beginning of the night, the girls would drink it all and start in on whatever else was handy.Ā Connerās bar was well-stocked with expensive hard liquors.Ā As much as I loved my girls, I didnāt want the very first girlsā night in at Connerās to cost him hundreds of dollars in alcohol.Ā He might never let them visit me again.
I poured everyone a glass, including Conner.Ā Pleasantries were exchanged.
Out of nowhere, Shannon burst out, āMy God, youāre the sexiest man Iāve ever seen.ā
I rolled my eyes and waited to see how Conner would handle this.Ā I knew my girlfriends well enough to stay the hell out of it.
He glanced at me and realized immediately that I would be no help.Ā āWhy thank you, Shannon.ā
Ivie looked at me.Ā āI like his accent.Ā Do you make him talk dirty to you during sex with that accent?Ā I bet that would be hot.ā
Ricki popped a piece of cheese into her mouth.Ā āI think his ass is hotter.ā
āIs he hung?ā Kerry asked.
It was the last question that got a reaction out of Conner.Ā He choked on his sangria.Ā All my girls dissolved into gales of laughter.
BITE ME by CC WOOD
Release Date September 17
A native Texan, C.C. grew up either reading or playing the piano. Years later she’s still not grown up and doing the same things. Since the voices in her head never shut up, C.C. decided to and profit from their crazy stories and started writing books.
Connect with CC
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C.C.’s other books:
Friends with Benefits (Girl Next Door 1)
See my review (one of my first)
PurchaseĀ atĀ AmazonĀ |Ā BN.comĀ $.99
CC is giving away a $20 Gift Card! Link to the Rafflecopter HERE
And I am giving away any two of her novellas to one winner.
Megan Wickland says
Loved Friends with Benefits. Perfect novella for the in between read. Frenemies is up next!
Thanks for the giveaway!! ā„
Ana's Attic says
Frenemies is even better!
credoroza says
Loved the excerpt, def want to read this goodie.
pam metz says
Excerpt was great! Can’t wait to read it!
Julie Kerr says
Cant wait to read!
Paula S. says
Loved the excerpt.. I hope that there is more of Donna’s friends.. their dialogue was a riot!
Karen says
Oh wow that left me hanging can’t wait to read this
Leslie Rodriguez says
This sounds so good. On my TBR list. Thanks.
Denise Smith says
great giveaway thanks so much
Tamicka says
I am intrigued. Adding to my TBR list
elise low says
I can’t wait for this book!!! I love C.C. and everything she has written!!!!
kp says
thanks for the great giveaway!
Sara Jean Breaux says
Can’t wait to read!
Jessica says
Yay! I can’t wait to read this one.
Sandy says
Sounds like a fantastic storyline.
Andrea says
I think i will make this my first Vampire book since i love her other books! cant wait!
Christi Marion says
Just added to my goodreads want to read list. Love some Alpha vampire.
April Whaley says
Awesome giveaway and so are you!
Erica Pillera says
Finally some a Vamp book So many contemps and New adult lately that I need some paranormal.
Sounds good added to goodreads. Thanks
Kerry Brown says
This sounds pretty good. Add to my TBR!
Debra Diaz says
Looks great, can’t wait to check it out! Thanks for the giveaway!
Joy Pelloquin says
Really enjoyed CC’s other books. Looking forward to Bite Me!
Amber says
Great excerpt! Adding to my wishlist!
Kerry G says
You know im in love with her writing. Ok and her a little too. Shhhh š
Christi Marion says
Added to goodreads love vampire books.
Scara says
Great excerpt! Thank you for the giveaway!!
Carra says
This sounds great! Already TBR’ed, can’t wait to read it!
JennKSmith says
Can’t wait for this one! Love the excerpt.
Sue Pfannenstiel says
I want to read it!
Jay B. says
If ever I win this contest, I’d go for the Girl Next Door series.
Karen says
Thanks for the great chance at the giveaway!
Debbie Murray says
I love C.C. and can’t wait for her next book.
Karen G. says
i have not read any of her books yet but am looking forward to starting. Which book do you suggest?
Dannielle says
Never read any of her books…would love to try 1 out š
FabĆola Fujii says
great giveaway thanks so much
Diana Doan says
Thank you for the giveaway
Angel Cullen says
Can’t wait to read Bite Me! It sounds amazing!!
Jolene A says
Thanks for the great giveaway and chance to win