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One nerdy vampire. One unhinged demon. Two people in desperate need of an escape...


Azizia
All she wants is to fit in, but life on earth is more difficult than she thought. When she finds the absolute love of her life while listening to a podcast, she knows nothing will stop her from getting him—not even breaking a few human laws to do it. Kidnapping, murder, tampering with the mail; the consequences don’t matter as long as she gets her man.

Felix
The Nerd Word is a podcast about words. Normal words. Nice words. Fun words—definitely not dirty words.
Until Felix an obsessed fan emails him. Something he finds alarming, but also alluring. And for some reason, he wants to please her—even if she seems like she’s lost her marbles.
His life is calm and quiet, it’s peaceful flying under the radar—until that psycho girl comes crashing into his inbox, and eventually into him.
So what’s a vampire to do?
Give in and speak all the dirty words to her, even if doing so could get him killed.

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 12, 2024

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A.K. Graves

29 books436 followers
From loose-cannon vampires and smoking hot rockstars, to vengeful alphas and mysterious monsters, A. K. Graves makes it a goal to bring you the kind of love you want to ki... well, you'll have to find her tagline on her socials to get the rest of that because it's too much for this bio. A. K. is what happens when grumpy/sunshine is crammed into one human; you get a feral hermit who likes reading, surrealism, masked musicians, true crime, and maybe five people. She hails from Michigan, has been married to Mr. Graves for over fifteen years, and is mama to three beautiful, intelligent, creative Graves girls who make her proud every day. A. K. loves writing, it keeps her less grumpy and as sunshine as she can be, and as long as she can keep coming up with ways to combine her love of romance with the dark and morbid, she’ll be happy doing it forever. For more about A. K. Graves and her work, head to akgraveswrites. com or https://hopp.bio/akgraveswrites

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Profile Image for Josmely.
657 reviews27 followers
September 19, 2024
From the beginning this book had me hooked especially Zia. I loved how blood messy and unhinged she was. She was the perfect mix of a dangerous very unhinged character and sweet and bubbly. She’s someone who knows exactly what she wants and doesn’t hesitate to get it even if she has to unalive or kidnap someone. I also found her hilarious. In some parts she had me dying laughing.

Felix was everything to me. There was something about him that made me warm up to him without a second thought. He just gave me that protective gentleman vibe. He was a bit nerdy and shy which made me find him even hotter and adorable. Him and Zia are insanely good together. From the first email exchange between them they became obsessed. Once they met their banter and chemistry was on point. After their not so meet cute they were adorable together. It felt like they found their perfect match.

A couple of things happened which had me stressing a little bit. These two characters went through hell and back (hehehe). They went through a lot of abuse which makes me super glad they found each other. One of the best things about them together is that bc of their past Felix is very big on consent. He always makes sure shes good and enjoying herself.

I’m soooooo curious about her brother and Felix bff. I felt like there’s something going on with those two and would love to know more👀.

Overall this book was incredibly enjoyable for me. I loved the characters, liked the writing, liked the side characters. From beginning to end I was hooked.
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395 reviews73 followers
September 18, 2024
When a demon is obsessed with a vampire's voice....it leads to an hilarious story !
It's not that often that we can read a story about Demons and Vampire that is not full of drama and fury. I laughed so hard at Zia's antics and Felix is just adorable with that incredibly sexy voice I kept hearing in my head.
This is a very good read.
Profile Image for Gabrielle.
682 reviews1 follower
September 14, 2024
I read the original shortened novella of this in the anthology it was in a few months ago and it was interesting and fine but this was way too much violence and abuse of them we had to sit through for like half book which whyyyy that was so unnecessary and so hard to read. I was here for crazy fun unhinged hijinks from her and Felix being a sweet vegan Vamp instead we got a super gross depressing torture fest in hell...literally. 😒😦🫢 so not of a fan of this expanded full length novel when the novella was much better even with cliffhanger.
Profile Image for Sierra Mackenzie.
Author 5 books129 followers
September 19, 2024
I knew that I was going to enjoy this piece when I dove in. It sucked me in right on the first page.
Azizia is an interesting character. When you first meet her, you know right from the bat that she's not human -- nor does she really have much of an understanding on how things work 'topside'. Exibit A: The poor former owner of her humble abode. That unfortunate human was only the first (LOL).
She quickly develops an intense obsession with a podcast and the delicious sounding man behind it all.
Felix was not at all prepared to deal with someone like Azizia. She's intense, determined, and outright stubborn! The only thing that matters to him -- when things take a sharp turn into some really intense moments -- is Roger's safety.
Now that is a background 'character' that had me absolutely cracking up. I love how likable Felix's personality was. He is a very loving person, ESPECIALLY for "the alien". It had me cracking up to see what Azizia had to say about Roger.
We've got steam in this book (with an obsessed twist thanks to Azizia), buried secrets & pain, and some huge action on the horizon. I loved seeing how Azizia and Felix bonded as well as enduring the events that would truly test them.
Quell and A.K. did a FANTASTIC job with this book. I couldn't get enough of it and I'm sad that I'm done with it! I hope to see more from this world, because there were a few more interesting characters that I'd love to see expanded on.
I absolutely recommend this book!
Profile Image for Em Yardy.
312 reviews19 followers
September 12, 2024
I first encountered this story as part of an anthology and was immediately hooked I wanted more! So, to say I was excited when I heard it was going to be expanded into a full novel would be an understatement.

What’s not to love about a nerdy vampire with a sexy, deep voice and a demon who gives no f*cks? The combination alone is worth picking up the book, but there’s so much more to enjoy.

Zia, the demon, is absolutely hilarious. She’s a bit of a wild card nutty, unpredictable, and driven by her desires. She knows what she wants and is unafraid to go after it, even if it means kidnapping Felix. Felix, on the other hand, is the perfect foil to Zia. He’s an adorable vampire with a nerdy side, but don’t let that fool you; he’s got a dominating presence, especially when things get spicy. When the spice hits, it *hits*.

Their dynamic is captivating. The banter, the tension, the chemistry it all kept me completely engrossed until the very end. Their story is a whirlwind of humor, heat, and heart, making it a thoroughly enjoyable read. I couldn’t put it down and I’m sure many you will feel the same way. This is a story that leaves you wanting more in the best way possible!

⚠️ CHECK THE TRIGGER WARNINGS**!

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Burn:🔥🔥🔥
Spice:🔥🔥🔥
POV: Dual

I was given an ARC for my honest review
Profile Image for Kimerys Bookmarks.
187 reviews9 followers
September 22, 2024
One quirky vampire, Felix, and one unpredictable demon, Azizia. Two individuals looking for a way out...

To Azizia life on Earth is proving more challenging than expected. When she discovers her soulmate while listening to a podcast, she becomes determined to win his heart—no matter what obstacles she faces.

Felix
Felix is the host of a podcast about words called "The Nerd Word" . Ordinary words. Fun words. And definitely not inappropriate words.
But when Felix receives a strange email from an overly enthusiastic fan, things take an unexpected turn. Felix also owns a cat named Roger.

My favorite quotes:

"The bathroom is covered in blood" What a great opening line for the book.

"Ugh, I hate when it’s gooey—like glue."

"He sounds like a voice porn star. Is that a thing? Like a naughty narrator? A sexy storyteller?"

"I’ve listened to every episode he has posted, and it isn’t enough. I need more. I need new things… directed right at me. I need his words to be for me."

“You have my consent for anything you want because no one else has ever asked for it before.”

"She heard my voice and that was enough to decide I was worth something."

"If she hadn’t destroyed my heart the same way, this would be the exact moment I’d ask her to stay. . ."
Profile Image for Kelsi.
541 reviews27 followers
September 20, 2024
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️

Before I start this review let me state that this book deals with some tough subjects and the trigger warning should be read and taken into consideration before picking up this book!

When an unhinged, obsessive demon who just wants the shy nerdy vampire enamored with words to see her, love her it can only mean one thing…. An absolutely crazy story full of twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat to see what is going to happen next! Zia and Felix story is full of hilarious banter, a romance they have to fight for, just the right an amount of spice and a sphinx cat that’ll make you laugh!

I enjoyed reading this book, as I’ve enjoyed every other book I’ve read by A.K. Graves and Quell T. Fox because they blend chaos and romance together so well that leaves you wanting more while simultaneously rushing to see how this story is going to end! So if chaotic, hilarious characters, romance, spice, interesting animal sidekicks and a fight for that Happily Ever After sounds like you’re type of book than Hell Bites is for you!

HAPPY READING!
Profile Image for Erin.
3,533 reviews80 followers
September 25, 2024
This story had me hooked, cackling with laughter and shocked over how unhinged and wild Zia was. It was dark and twisted and definitely kept me glued to the pages.

Zia is this quirky, sweet, slightly innocent and totally unhinged demon. Her bubbliness was addictive and I just couldn’t get enough of her. But she also has a dangerous side that she lets out in the strangest of times. And her explanations and reasoning for what she does had me giggling like crazy!

Felix is a bit of an enigma. He comes off as this nerdy guy but underneath all of that is something hidden and definitely more dangerous.

The crazy banter between Felix and Zia was absolutely perfect. At first Felix has no idea what craziness he ended up in, but he quickly starts to soften towards his crazy captor. Their chemistry was amazing and they were just so adorable together! And the spice was spicy and sinfully delicious!

I absolutely loved this story. It was well written with such fun and crazy characters and with a storyline that was fast paced, action packed, suspenseful, violent, twisted and hilarious. I enjoyed it so much and look forward to reading more stories in this crazy world!
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2,071 reviews17 followers
September 17, 2024
Azizia, or Zia is a demon who escaped Hell. Only been topside for a few days. She has a new obsession, Felix and his podcast. She plans on keeping him forever once she takes him. Felix is a vampire who owns a cat. He has escaped Hell as well from his maker. Now, he has a fan stalker. He is leary but flattered. He is nerdy and shy. He keeps to himself.

All of that changes when Zia kidnaps him. While they fit together nicely, Zia has given away her location to her ex-captor. Now, Felix, her brother, and a friend will trounce through Hell to save her. Once found, she is acting totally opposite of who she was…why? Betrayed, Felix suffers torture and torment planning on escaping.

The time has come for them to reclaim what they found together. First, they have to get out of Hell in one piece. Many things happened to both of them while back in their prisons. Will they make it out alive? Together? Will Zia make friends with Felix’s Alien? This is a humorous action packed high heat story!
761 reviews18 followers
September 18, 2024
Hell Bites is a stand alone book that is co-written by A. K. Graves and Quell T. Fox.

💜 vampires and demons
💜 overweight cat
💜 hard pasts
💜 new love
💜 🌶🌶🌶 spice

Azizia like this house that she has found. Yeah she should probably do something about the owner she left in the bathroom, but that can wait another day. She loves listening to this crime podcast she found. The basement in this house has amazing acoustics. But when the podcast flips over to something different, everything changes for her. Who is the man that’s attached to the voice coming out of her phone? Will she be able to figure out where he is? Maybe meet him? Have him speak those words to her?

This was a fun romance story. It was fun to see how demons and vampires come together in many different ways during the book. Azizia’s spark was contagious and I often found myself smiling and laughing at her antics while I was reading. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and recommend it if you are looking for a good and fun read.
Profile Image for Joëlle Gemme.
29 reviews
September 26, 2024
Hell Bites - A.K Graves / Quell T. Fox
Well well well, I don’t even know what to say. A lot of my reviews start saying the same thing. But now I really don’t know what to say. This book was phenomenal. Amazing. 10/10.
We’ll start by saying the concept is genius. Im always on the hunt for some monster/mystical creatures books with revenges tropes and all that good stuff but this one? Ladies and gentlemen it was top notch! The spice is not overbearing, there’s plot, and the ratio between the two is just amazing.
The characters, oh my sweet Felix 🥹 he was so truthful I loved him from the start! And that dirty mouth? Oh my!
Aviva, I loved her personality, she was so sweet to Felix, a little unhinged and she had a little fire in her which I loved!!
Overall the book was a 10/10 for me but I would’ve loved to have a bigger book. It wasn’t long enough for me and I hope to have a second one, maybe with the comeback of aviva’s past lover fighting for her? Anyways! It was great, read it in 2 hours!
Spice level : 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Overall rating : 4/5
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27 reviews17 followers
September 10, 2024
You ever read a book and wish it was longer ? Hell Bites is for sure one of them !!! I loved Zia because she was just wild and knew what she wanted and went for him. I loved she fell for his voice first. I enjoyed the way she thought things were supposed to be and acted accordingly. Poor Roger adapted well I thought considering his situation ...poor lil alien 😆 Last but not least our main man Felix with the smexy voice .... poor guy had me in my feelings for him. He was sweet and willing to please with his vegan vampire self and am so happy he got with our girl and they get the happily ever after . I really enjoyed reading this and I was already hooked on Quell but now I have another author to follow and enjoy 😉
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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1,142 reviews36 followers
September 24, 2024
Nerdy vampires are hot

Shy nerdy vegan vampire who has a podcast about words meets an unhinged demon who is immediately entranced by his voice. Add in both are running from exlovers and that is why they are running with the humans.

When an unhinged demon wants you they will kidnap you and not see an issue with it. As these two get to know each other they find a connection. However, they are both in hiding and nothing good will come about if they get caught.

I freaking love the fat hairless alien jokes. I can totally see it. I about died when we found out how a vegan vampire survives. Its funny but makes sense when you find out why.

This is full of crazy antics and random banter. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
1,778 reviews34 followers
September 11, 2024
Hell Bites: Amazing, I devoured this book, I couldn’t stop reading and at the end of the book just like Felix, I needed more to quell my thirst. I absolutely loved Felix and Zia’s story ❤️❤️❤️ the quiet nerdy vampire and the slightly uncontrollable demon. They made me laugh at their unpredictable moments, they make the quintessential odd couple. Kidnapping Felix didn’t even register on Zia’s moral compass as wrong (do demons have a moral compass) lol, I don’t know but the act of kidnapping and the events that follow made me laugh as well as champion for them both. I cannot wait to read the full story. 100% recommend this book to everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ you will not be disappointed 🧛
Profile Image for Ally Bess.
128 reviews
September 13, 2024
This book was the perfect pick me up!

We had Zia, a bit of a wild card demon who’s innocent and a little naive but also may or may not have thought stalking a hot and dripping with sin voice that belongs to one, Felix the vampire was a good idea. Then again who wouldn’t want to stalk and or kidnap a hot nerdy podcasting vampire who is “vegan”. The plot was spicy, quirky, and just the all around taste of a storyline unlike any other I’ve read. This book was truly a joy to sit down and read and honestly she might be going on the books to read list because I loved it and the vibe just that much.
Profile Image for Jessica Johnson (jess_l_lovessmut).
358 reviews35 followers
September 13, 2024
I read this in an anthology a while back and I did not forgot about it. So when this came out I was all over it. If you are looking for a literature masterpiece, I don't think this is it. HOWEVER, if you are looking for a hysterical and entertaining quick vampire story, this is absolutely perfect and exceptional timing. I freaking loved this so much. I read it in one day. It had me cracking up and often. Azizia is a demon and running from her husband in hell. She hears Felix on his podcast and falls immediately for his voice alone. Felix also has a cat named Roger and he plays a very big role in their adventures. Again, this was a quick, funny, and very entertaining read.
93 reviews2 followers
September 14, 2024
Funny and endearing

This book is quite different to what I’d normally read but I thought I’d give it a go.

Demon, Aza, falls for Vampire, Felix, after hearing his voice on a radio show and goes to find him.

From there lots of things stand in the way of them being together.

They are both excellent characters and you are desperate for them to get their HEA.

The story that unfolds is highly humorous but with some difficult patches (if you have triggers read the warnings before proceeding).

I loved the humour, the love story and the difficulties they had to overcome.

A good fun read that will draw you in to reading in one sitting
Profile Image for Alexis Miller.
816 reviews22 followers
September 15, 2024
Omg I loved the unhinged characters in this read. Zia is an absolute ball and is so unhinged it’s so great. Felix is so adorable with his shy behavior but so loyal down to the bone I couldn’t help but love him but as in most cases I love my unhinged females. This was so good I can’t believe that was it I needed more and the twists kept coming I didn’t expect all that happened. The obsession Zia had with Felix from the start really helped kick this book off and made it so binge worthy since it’s usually the male being obsessive. I think it’s be awesome to see more Rae and Silas in the future if possible. This was a great read personally and it intrigued me through and through
Profile Image for Donna Zug.
597 reviews5 followers
September 16, 2024
This story is about Felix and Zia who are quite the pair. Felix is a sickly looking nerd, a vampire who loves words. Zia is a demon who's a bit deranged, has escaped up top and is trying to fit in. But humans have too many rules like no killing or reading other people's mail. A podcast starts their story: Zia falls hard for Felix's voice. Real hard.
Quell and AK Graves are an amazing writing team. Their story line flows, the plot twists mess up your guesses on what the characters will do, humor is sprinkled throughout and there's steam. And we must not forget Roger, Felix's overweight cat in a sweater. Overall, a fast delicious story with possibly a hint for more to come. I hope so.
Profile Image for Lee Hamm.
341 reviews6 followers
September 17, 2024
I wasn't sure going into it if I would enjoy it quite as much as previous works from A.K. Graves. But it definitely was way better than I expected. Zia is a recently escaped demon from hell. She is sassy, a bit unhinged and determined to get what she wants....in this case that's Felix. Felix is a nerdy, shy vampire who does his own podcast. When he gets an email from a fan at first he's a bit unsure. Of course he's a little flattered but also a bit alarmed. Because following that email said fangirl crashes into his life. Add in an abduction and lots of sass and some very interesting friends and you have an amazing story.
Profile Image for Stephanie Herrera.
27 reviews
September 21, 2024
First of all, I love that we have a slightly unhinged FMC with stalker vibes right off the bat. This was different from me in terms of some of the stalker tropes I’ve read before and I loved it! Azizia is new to this world as she runs from a past that she hates. She quickly is captivated by Felix and does everything she can to find him. On the flip side, he ends up having “touch her or d*e” vibes which I loved! I’m just a sucker for an unhinged pairing in general!

Anyways, this was a quick and fun read for me. I loved seeing some fantasy aspects to this book and hope we get to explore this universe more in the future!
Profile Image for Nicole M.
795 reviews14 followers
September 11, 2024
Zia is an absolutely hilarious little nut case demon😈 and Felix is an absolutely adorable nerdy vampire🧛‍♂️. I was hooked in by these characters within the first two chapters🥹😍. Absolutely hooked and it never stopped. This story is an absolute page turner until the very end. Even though these authors, being who they are, want to do things to hurt your soul right there in the middle 😭. Things can get a little dark… so, check your warnings, but never fear because Quell and A.K will bring your heart to the happy place it deserves 💜.
Profile Image for BobbiJo.
820 reviews
September 12, 2024
This was a great and fairly quick read.

This dark romcom switches the norm and gives us an unhinged stalker FMC… and I was so here for it. I loved Felix, our MMC. Sweet and shy, the complete opposite of our FMC.

This instalove/obsession story has humor, kidnapping, and an obese naked cat… but it also gets real dark. One moment you are laughing and enjoying the spice, then just as quick it goes dark and twisty. Everything falls apart and instead you want cry instead of laugh. So please make sure to check your triggers!


The spice was great but not super kinky or intense.
Profile Image for Jillian Hadden.
276 reviews14 followers
September 12, 2024
This was such a quirky read! I really enjoyed Zia, and how funny, but sometimes clueless she was. The obsession she felt for Felix just from hearing him speak on his podcast was perfect. The way they met was also perfect, it honestly had me laughing out loud. Felix was the sweetest vampire I have ever read, and Roger was his perfect sidekick. I couldn't get enough of the banter Zia had with Roger. I found myself laughing way too hard throughout this book. I would love to read more books from this universe!
1,887 reviews33 followers
September 14, 2024
What do you get when an unhinged demon falls for the a podcast host? Total and hilarious chaos!

Zia has taken over a house while she is hiding from her husband. She is trying to lay low, but she is finding it hard to fit in. While listening to a podcast to entertain herself, she falls for the voice of the Word Nerd. The podcast host is Felix, an ostracized vegan vampire.

This story has lots of twists and I enjoyed the way Zia was trying to acclimate to the "up side". And Roger is an amazing character.

862 reviews4 followers
September 19, 2024
If you have never read a Quell T. Fox book, then start here. Her books are so well thought out, funny, spicey and just a good story. This one is about a vampire, Felix who has a podcast that discusses words. Word Warriors and to Azizia or Zia, he has the sexiest voice of all. Felix starts to receive letters from Zia asking him to say all these crude words on air. Felix refuses, but then reconsiders and calls it crude corner, and his ratings go up. There is kidnapping, murder, sex and a lot of funny lines.
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411 reviews1 follower
September 23, 2024
This book is a collaboration between A.K. Graves and Quell T. Fox. This book grabbed my attention from the very first page. I love unhinged characters especially when they don’t know how over the top they really are. The role reversal of the unhinged character was also a nice touch!
I loved the story, the characters and the whole vibe of this book. I am also dying to learn more about the supporting characters. What are their stories? Is there history between some or all of them? I need more books about this crazy world created by A.K. and Quell!
Thank you A.K. and Quell, for such an incredible and amazing story. I need to add Quell’s books to my TBR list! I already have A.K.'s books on my list since reading “Insidious Heart.” The Harvester of Bones was my very first book boyfriend. You know what they say…”You never forget your first!”
8,866 reviews64 followers
September 11, 2024
Demon Zia is captivated by the voice of her mate on his nerd word podcast, and doesn't mind what shebdoes to get him Felix had been living his unlike as a vampire as quote as possible his podcast kept him going but it soon heats up with a request from a listener, and mores to come when she decides to take matters I to her own hands and kidnaps him! Well written steamy funny, spicey desires and more!
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319 reviews2 followers
September 13, 2024
I love that this book is dark with a sprinkle of humor in it. Zia is such a nut case, I absolutely love her! Especially when she talks about Felix's cat. I love cats so I also love the fact that Felix owns a cat and it's an over weight hairless Sphinx which makes it even better! Lol I also love that Felix is nerdy I think that's absolutely hot. It was a great time for me to read this book because I've been having some rough days lately and this book really made me smile and laugh.
5,600 reviews
September 14, 2024
Whoa! "Kidnapping, murder, tampering with the mail; the consequences don’t matter as long as she gets her man."

I loved Azizia's assertiveness. LOL

"So what’s a vampire to do? Give in and speak all the dirty words to her, even if doing so could get him killed."

Is Felix in trouble?

Well, I certainly enjoyed the "dirty words!" I am a dialogue lovers and this was "chef's kiss" wonderful!

This was a really fun read!
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