Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
bite: a dark modern vampire romance
by C.J. Primer
About this book
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 refuse: 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 that includes scenes and situations that may be triggering for some readers. If you’re unsure or unfamiliar with dark romance, please review the full list of trigger warnings inside this book before reading. This standalone novel has no cliffhangers and guarantees a happily-ever-after (HEA) for the main characters.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
November 2, 2025
Author's Note: For the ones who prefer their love stories dark, delicious, and with a little bite. The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time. – James Taylor I may be biased because CJ Primer is one of my favorite authors, but I absolutely loved this one! So this take on vampires is different from the norm. I loved that ❤️ Taylor comes from foster care, with the constant fear of losing what she has. She doesn't allow herself to enjoy anything she had for fear of the loss and pain that...
May 14, 2026
I'm here for a modern vampire romance. I'm here for a good time. This book was certainly worth 5 stars. However.... There are holes and they are still bothering me. At times our MMC falls a little flat. Also - hated the FMC's best friend. Never hated a side character as much as I hated this one. That said... If your here for a *good* time not a good time, you will enjoy this. )
November 4, 2025
I usually don't go out of my way to pick the vampire story. However, the write-up of bite was very interesting, and I do not regret buying it. Taylor is a young woman with nothing to her name other than her bestie Bex, a new kitten, and a lifetime of trauma. James is the vampire king with a remnant of his humanity lingering in his persona. In a world with vampires and humans, there is a semi-stable exchange, and Taylor finds herself signing her next year over to James to be his living donor...
April 24, 2026
The story was really good very spicy I just wish there was more to the plot. Loved the characters though )
October 31, 2025
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...
