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Hard Bitten

Chloe Neill

Chicagoland Vampires #4

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A vampire protector fights to keep Chicago's supernatural community from tearing itself apart — and her heart with it.

Content Warnings
violence/gore

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Merit, the vampire protector of a Chicago safe haven called Cadogan House, must restore order after a vampire rave is broken up by the mayor and a new drug that lowers inhibitions begins circulating through the community.

Chicagoland Vampires series

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