I was running out of options. Jobless, hungry, and exhausted, with no clue what to do next.
Then help came in the form of a business card.
Bite: an underground blood agency matching consenting donors with vampires willing to pay a premium for live feedings.
One bite may not be so bad. It could fix a lot of my problems.
But then one bite turns into two, and the next thing I know, I'm standing at a donor gala, catching the eye of the most powerful man in the room.
James Devereaux, vampire king of the Northeast. A vamp who never drinks from the same human twice.
Until me.
He offers a deal I can't a year as his exclusive donor in exchange for enough money to set me up for life.
There's just one catch–it isn't only my blood he wants.
Bite is a dark modern vampire romance. This standalone novel has no cliffhangers and guarantees a happily-ever-after (HEA) for the main characters. For mature listeners.
C.J. Primer is an award-winning, bestselling author of steamy romance novels. She specializes in angsty, spicy love stories full of twists and turns and hard-fought happy endings. She writes in multiple genres, including paranormal romance, dark romance, contemporary romance, and fantasy romance. Her most popular books are the bestselling six-pack series, a collection of werewolf shifter romance novels that have captivated millions of readers worldwide across multiple reading platforms.
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Taylor has been on her own for a long time, bouncing from foster home to foster home, but one thing has been constant in her life, and that’s her best friend Bex.
Taylor has had a string of jobs, none of which seem to stick, so after she’s fired because her boss is a sleazy ball, she’s desperate for money because she needs to pay rent. Bex tells her she can be a live blood donor for vampires, and at first she’s hesitant, but after seeing how much she can make, she jumps on it.
𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒆.
Taylor catches the attention of the vampire king, James Devereaux, and after one taste of Taylor, he’s ready to make her his exclusive blood donor, but James has other plans for their arrangement; he wants more than one year.
♥️Badass FMC who’s been through some trauma but is a fighter 🩸Possessive, obsessive, and jealous ♥️MINE 🩸Touch her & 💀 ♥️Ozzy the kitten 🩸He calls her mea dulcis, good girl, & darling ♥️Supersized 🍆 🩸Dirty talker ♥️He never feeds from the same donor until Taylor 🩸Washes her hair ♥️Be books her a day of pampering 🩸Sharing is caring 😆
I don't know what CJ puts in her books, but I'm hooked on her writing, and I can’t seem to put them down. I'm 3 books in, and I'm a lifetime member now. I can't wait to read Bleed, which is Bex's story; I know we are in for a good time.
The FMC is very much giving holier-than-thou energy and sl*t shames people who feed/sleep with vampires for money even though shes doing it herself. Apparently her needing to do it is reasonable because she's just lost her job and is tight for cash but according to her everyone else is doing it for sh*ts and giggles and so she gets to judge them. She even judges her best friend for it too. She also reads as very naive and overall unlikable.
This is coming to audio and will be narrated by Madison Mitts and Theodore Zephyr My bestie brought her KU and she had this one download (so I was excited to try it - KU subscription is not available in many European countries and I would rather purchase audiobooks than some “uncertain” ebooks at 5$ +taxes!) Why 2 stars? - I wanted a monogamous vampire romance with OTT JP MMC (this is what reviews are saying😵💫) , but what I got was some sort of sharing scene (at an orgy) where MMC gets a BJ from OW (they already have a contract and he is into her!) and FMC gets oral from OM (FMC feels a bit TSTL in regards of her safety, contract and other aspects!) - all the supposed romance after this, had even less appeal to me! 🙄
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Bite was exactly the kind of modern vampire chaos I love — dark, a little messy, and way too addictive. The human–vampire dynamic is basically “this is a terrible idea” mixed with “but the chemistry is insane,” and I ate it up. The tension is immediate, the danger feels real, and the way their relationship slips between sharp and soft kept me hooked the whole time. Some parts moved a little too fast, and a few scenes felt like they needed an extra beat to land, but the vibe more than carried it.
I haven’t read a vampire romance in ages, and seen this arc and thought why not 🤷 . It absolutely did not disappoint ☺️.
James and Taylor are fascinating characters and this book world created is delicious 😈. I loved the uniquely written bond written between James and Taylor.
While I’m not a fan of BDSM this book had a touch and was totally fine. What I would like to see if there are future books in this setting is an explanation if procreation can occur. This was never explained or touched on.
I am hoping for Bex’s book 🤗
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
There were bits that I liked and unfortunately the bits I liked didn’t outweigh the bits I didn’t.
First, let me say that I don’t know if this is part of a series or a stand alone. There were plot points toward the end that make me think that this isn’t a stand alone.
James’s back story is never addressed. We know literally nothing about him. Why? Taylor’s back story is marginally better.
I thought the addition of Elliot was interesting and the response he had at the end to Taylor’s friend Bex needs more thought.
I am really tired of every bff of the FMC being written exactly the same. Parties too much, drinks too much, mouthy and over all obnoxious. I don’t doubt Bex and Taylor are close and loyal friends but nothing about their friendship stands out from a hundred other similar relationships I’ve read before.
I think if you are going to write a smut heavy vampire novel then just do that and make the sex interesting. Don’t add half done back stories or secondary characters and please leave the 50 Shades nods out.
Plot: 4/5 • Spice: 3.5/5 ————-> Fired from her job because she wouldn’t blow her boss, Taylor is on the down and outs. Her best friend, Bex, offers her a card for Bite. Basically an escort service for vampires where you can choose your tier you offer.
Taylor catches the eye of one of the top renowned vampires. He’s known for never tasting the same human twice, but something in Taylor calls to him. At first it’s just a bite proposal. Then after tasting her he offers her an exclusive donor contract for a whole year. Worth $5mill. More money than she could ever dream.
The ecstasy of being bitten and fucked is beyond anything Taylor could have imagined. Almost too good to be true. James fulfills fantasies Taylor didn’t even know she possessed.
Her blood calls to him in a way he can’t explain so he reaches out to a fellow vampire scientist for further explanation. If Vampires had fated mates — these two would be it.
I actually really enjoyed Taylor and James. The ride was fun. There’s no big climax. It just kind of flows. There’s a few bumps but nothing of WOW factor. They both find themselves in each other. There’s even a future for a vampire and human that doesn’t involve changing anyone physically. A good vampire standalone. More on contemporary side, again, with a HEA. 🩸
I really enjoy books about vampires, but the smut to plot ratio was way off on this one. There were only hints of an underlying story, which could have been so good if it had been expanded on. I would have preferred the book to be longer to allow for this and the smut to be at least halved (but each to their own I guess). The FMC was the weakest character imo. The more interesting characters were actually Bex and the doctor, but they weren't in it that much.
I wanted to really love this, truly I did. I'm a huge fan of this author, those werewolf books were *chefs kiss.. but sadly this book fell flat for me. The 'relationship' between the main characters came across transactional and besides an obsession with her blood and the mystery surrounding it, James was too aloof. I just didn't buy any real connection until the very end.... there was zero growth or relationship building. The sexy times and dirty talk were top tier, kudos for that.
I wish there was more plot, more tension, more suspense. For a dark romance (as the book self proclaims) it felt too tame. Nothing about the plot thrilled me, for a book about vampires it’s too boring. The book is a very bright example of telling instead of showing. And it’s the first time I use this phrase, but the characters were two-dimensional and lacking depth and it felt like a crime against vampire romances
This is essentially Fifty Shades of Grey but if the Christian Grey was a billionaire vampire king and the Anastasia Steele’s contract involved her being both his submissive and blood donor. It’s also a bit darker and has themes of voyerism.
It’s an urban, modern setting and they meet through a blood donation / escort service for rich vampires to match with willing donors through an app. He offers her A LOT of money to move into his gothic mansion and be his ~exclusive~ donor.
It’s not a particularly *good* book, but it’s trashy, fun, bingeable, and mindless. It definitely reads like fanfiction.
Honestly though, it had the potential to be an epic, dark, paranormal romance. If the characters were fleshed out more, there was more backstory, minor editing, and the world building was more deliberate and detailed, this could be absolute fucking fire. It could be so freaking popular.
One thing that never made sense to me though is that it was always implied that the MMC, James, needed a submissive, but BDSM doesn’t seem to make much of an appearance in the story. They had sex, but the things that were discussed or implied in the contract didn’t really happen. That never made sense to me.
I also didn’t like how time seems to skip ahead a few times. It made me feel like I missed scenes.
But I love the absurdity of it since he was a billionaire vampire. I also loved how bingeable and mindless it was, and how the white haired MMC reminded me of Draco Malfoy or Vad from the book Gothikana.
Taylor is struggling to survive, jobless, hungry, and desperate, until she discovers Bite, an underground agency connecting humans with vampires for paid feedings. What starts as a way to solve her problems quickly spirals into something much more dangerous when she catches the attention of James Devereaux, the powerful vampire king of the Northeast. Unlike any other, James never drinks from the same human twice—until Taylor. He offers her a life-changing deal to be his exclusive donor for a year, but soon she realizes he wants more than just her blood.
Overall, this was a solid read, though it didn’t really stand out for me. I liked the FMC; she was bold and ballsy, but also grounded enough to accept a situation she didn’t agree with when she really had no choice. The MMC was the classic mysterious type, trying to deny his attraction at first, but once he claimed her as his, it was clear she was his and his alone. He definitely drew the line at blood, and even outside of that, he wasn’t exactly willing to share.
The story was entertaining and moved at a nice pace, so it was easy to get through, but honestly, it didn’t leave a lasting impression compared to some of the other books I’ve read. It’s enjoyable enough if you’re looking for a fun, quick read, but it’s not one I think I’ll remember long-term.
⟣Tropes⟢ ✅ Touch her and 💀 ✅ Obsessive/JP MMC ✅ Dirty Talk ✅ Fated Mates ✅ Single POV (first person) ✅ Sharing (he gets a bl*w job while she gets pleasured by another male) ✅ OM (other OM's before MMC) ✅ FMC not Virgin ✅ He falls first ✅ Vampire ✅ Contract Agreement ✅ MINE ✅ HEA
I had such high hopes for this story! But it fell flat and boring! Taylor didn't start asking real questions until 70% of the book! I knew it was gonna go nowhere! Why didn't we get any inkling Jane's was into Taylor that much! Why did I skip over all the boring sex! When you write a story you have to make some things believable like human emotion and connections! I loved the premise but the relationship stalled and then all of a sudden he's obsessed bc she is his mate! What about the doctor and Bex? Now that story I would read bc I know she would rock his world. But a character like Bex can become tiring, irksome so if you do write her story have some truth and grit about her. There was no angst. I kept thinking someone would try to kill Taylor or James. Why was the butler mute? Surely I wasn't the only one that there was more of a story w the cat? And can we talk about how nothing was learned about her family dying but she sensed alot of blood? I mean come on that was just a let down! What did James do in hundreds of years and what is his personality like, how did he get to be in that high position?? Why was not more security around James...I feel like they just willy nilly got into cars and went places. What other businesses does James own and in other countries? The doctor, oh my gosh we need to know more!! This was a great premise it just wasn't fully written out bn the 2 leading characters.
This was such an unexpectedly enjoyable read. I went into it because I really liked the premise, but I was convinced I would end up annoyed or find things that pissed me off. Surprisingly, that never happened. I was genuinely impressed that the author wrote characters who weren’t ridiculous and didn’t constantly make stupid decisions.
On top of that, her writing style was simple and easy to read without being overly detailed or complicated. You can tell she had fun writing this book. She clearly loves the vampire genre and wanted to play with everything that makes vampires so entertaining.
I loved the premise of a human woman who needs money and joins an agency where she can be hired as a blood donor. The first meeting between Taylor and James was great, and all of the blood drinking and spicy scenes were written really well. The pacing was fantastic and I was hooked from the start.
The author has already announced a sequel that will follow Taylor’s best friend, Bex, and I can’t wait to read it. I love an easy read where you can just enjoy the story and the characters. Low stakes, good vibes, and a genuinely fun time. Where it did lack slightly was the author didn’t really delve into things too deeply with the characters. Especially with the history of vampires, or his history for example. Which is something you would usually get in these kinds of stories. But it didn’t impact the flow overall.
Some girls have all the luck 🍀 cause why can’t this world exist irl but I should probably be grateful cause Id be dead within a week for whoring myself out to the wrong vamp 😂
Bite is a tantalizing modern day vampire romance that once you sink your teeth into, you'll be craving more!
One bite of Bite will not be enough.
This dark and delicious story took me on a ride! I instantly connected with Taylor, the female main character, who is struggling to get by and make ends meet. Although life knocks her down, she still gets up and pushes forward. (Love a strong FMC.) When seemingly all options are gone, a business card for a donor agency - where donors are matched with vampires to provide live feeds and more - is given to her and she has to decide what to do next.
This story is perfect for those who love dark romances with SPICY spice. There were moments that I was fanning myself because it's HOT. Also, the dark, spooky and Gothic vibes bring this story to life.
Shout out to CJ for writing incredible characters that are relatable, intriguing, interesting and sometimes hilarious (HELLO BEX)!
Did not finish at 35%. The writing was too repetitive and the mmc is just disgusting 🤢🤮 Ewww idc if he’s the vampire king, he’s disgusting with the way he coerces the fmc into signing a contract that does not let her withdraw consent for a year smhhh. Also, the way he talks is just gross as well. There was this line in the book that was laughable though:
“As in, the James Devereaux? Vampire king of the northeast, sex god in Gucci? That James?”
3.5 stars: I did enjoy the six - pack series by the same author, so when a vampire story popped up as a recommendation, I knew I want to read it.
The setting is contemporary though supernaturals live out in the open and vampires seem to be of the ruling class. Taylor agrees to work for Bite, an agency that caters to vampires as she was left jobless and struggling financially. When she catches the eye of James, an alluring and powerful vampire, Taylor is offered a one year contract with a generous compensation. What starts as a business deal turns into something none of them could have ever anticipated. There were elements that I did not appreciate here, in particular at the beginning as he appeared to be perfectly fine being with her and others, it is not something that I like in my romance.
I would have preferred to have more information on the entire human - vampire ancient bond that apparently tethers two individuals together and makes the human's blood perfect match for a given vampire. What about Taylor's parents and her background - obviously there was s a lot more to her heritage. And James, what about his past, as a vampire I reckoned there would be more he would share about his past.
Some of the side characters were interesting, so if there is a story about the doctor, he seems like an intriguing character for sure. Overall, a good experience, but I would have enjoyed it more if there was more information regarding each of the main characters and their background.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Dark, Addictive Vampire Romance With a Fresh Twist
Bite by C.J. Primer hooked me from the very first chapter. The premise alone, an underground blood-donation agency where donors are matched with vampires willing to pay, felt genuinely unique, and the execution fully delivered. The pacing is smooth, the worldbuilding is easy to fall into, and the story develops without the usual plot gaps you sometimes see in dark romance.
What I loved most was how believable the progression felt. The dynamic between the main characters grows in a natural, compelling way, blending darker elements with emotional depth and character development. James Devereaux is exactly the kind of morally gray, magnetic vampire king you want to read about, and the tension between him and the FMC keeps the pages turning.
For a dark romance, the balance between heat, plot, and atmosphere is spot-on. I found myself fully immersed, almost like I was inside the story rather than just reading it. And while this is my first book by C.J. Primer, it definitely won’t be my las, I’m already eyeing the rest of her series.
If you enjoy dark modern vampire romance with a twist, strong character chemistry, and a storyline that actually goes somewhere, this is absolutely worth the read. I highly recommend it and can’t wait to see what the author publishes next.
Con este libro conocí mi limite con los vampiros, que puta mierda paso acá. Este libro parte con un montón de advertencias de las cuales la mitad no tenían nada que ver con la trama, lo que si las escenas vampíricas de sangre me llegaban a poner nerviosa, eran tan descriptivas que me daban algo de fobia, y en todas esas advertencias puestas en un inicio en ninguna parte vi la de abuso, que a simple vista uno podría no darle importancia pero es la trama principal de este libro, me parece horroroso el aprovechamiento de la necesidad e ignorancia de la protagonista disfrazado de "oportunidad", me parece hasta abusivo el como se utiliza la sangre y la sexualidad de la protagonista como la moneda de cambio para un año de esclavitud, esta wea es claramente prostitución llamada disque la oportunidad de oro, ella no tiene más opciones ni libertad por la cual negociar, se aprovechan en cada momento de su ignorancia, y esto no estaría tan mal si no lo romantizaran como lo hacen acá a lo "Pretty woman", en el momento en que ella se da cuenta que la realidad de los vampiros y lo bestia que pueden llegar a ser y decide escapar no es mas que para mostrar el puto juego fetichista del cazador y la presa mal hecho. Y el final??? wea mala
Personalmente la primicia tenía potencial, pero fue tan smut qué perdí fácilmente el foco. Además, que no tiene drama, no tiene crecimiento de los personajes, lit va de más a menos de una manera abismal.
Por otra parte, se nota que puede existir un libro sobre la mejor amiga y el científico mejor amigo del vampiro, pero quedé tan decepcionada que no sé si lo leería.
Y, aunque me gusta el spicy y el smut, en este fue una desventaja para la lectura.
Just another terrible book with an insufferable and judgemental FMC. The story was boring as hell with just repetitive smut and scenes of her getting in a car🤡 There was 0 build up so James became "obsessed" overnight. Also very predictable that they were mates. No idea why people liked this.
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This book had a good start but once the main couple got together it was just repteative! And then the "reveal" is that they're soul mates and took one page! Idk I was hoping for more but this is more a quick novella read!
The second this book was announced, I was invested!!! Like counting down the days kind of invested! I had a million ideas of what it might be, and it turned out to be nothing like I expected but EVERYTHING I wanted.
I honestly can’t even put into words how much I loved this one. This story gave me absolutely everything I needed sexy, spicy, empowering, and chalked full of those “find yourself and take what you want” vibes. I felt all the feels with this one.
I've been looking for a good vampire read, and this one did not disappoint! It's definitely a rags to riches story for our FMC, Taylor, and she absolutely deserves it. She meets our MMC, James, after signing up for the exclusive underground blood donation club, Bite.
The spice is incredibly well done! It is steamy, lots of chemistry, and seriously hot! Taylor's best friend, Bex, had me laughing throughout the book and adds so much charm and personality to the story.
If you're looking for a vampire × human romance with great characters, plenty of spice, and an engaging storyline, definitely pick this one up!