Just One Bite (Dead End Dating, Book 4)

By Kimberly Raye

Book Overview

THE STAKES HAVE NEVER BEEN HIGHER. Lil Marchette, vampire extraordinaire and owner of Manhattan's hottest hook-up service, is an expert at matching up the lonely and desperate (and sometimes dead). And thanks to the popular local reality dating show Manhattan's Most Wanted, Lil has plenty of fresh blood to add to the mix-including the biggest, baddest vampire in the Big Apple. Vinnie Balducci, Brooklyn representative for the Snipers of Otherworldly Beings, is making Lil an offer she can't refuse- find him the perfect woman or she's going to be swimming with the fishes. But Lil may not be the only one taking the plunge. The three hunky demon Prince brothers are poking around Lil's office-hot on the trail of a rogue spirit trying to escape the land down under (not Australia) by possessing some poor, clueless human soul. Then Lil makes a startling discovery- The oblivious human vessel is none other than her loyal assistant, Evie. Between saving Evie from eternal damnation and saving herself from Vinnie's lethal ultimatum, Lil is sure to be in for the most hellish ride of her afterlife. "Lil is a likable mix of Bridget Jones, Carrie Bradshaw and Dracula-charming, sweet, stylish, with just a hint of fang." -Parkersburg News and Sentinel

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345503651
• ISBN13: 9780345503657
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.4" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

The best of the Dead-End Dating Novels

I loved, loved, LOVED this book and I thought the ending was wonderful. This is number four in the Dead-End Dating novels, and so far, I think it's the best. At first, I didn't think I would like the mafia connection (Lil has to find the perfect woman for a hitman who offs vampires and other paranormal beings or he's going to kill her), but it proved to be funny, witty and and a delight to read. When Lil has to find a exorcist to save her friend Evie, it gets even better. Like other reviewers, I personally would have liked more romance between Lil and Ty, but then this novel is NOT really a romance. It more of a vampire comedy with a little romance thrown in. If you like fun vampire books, this series is a good one, but start at the beginning -- Dead End Dating (#1), Dead and Dateless (#2), Your Coffin or Mine (#3), Just One Bite (#4), and Sucker for Love (#5).

Give me another BITE!!

Wow! Sexy Ty, death threats, and now demons....mm.mm.good. I gotta say that I am soooo ready for Ty and Lil to finally get together though...forever and ever. I can't help it...I am a marshmallow inside...lol! This book hits all the right notes, it has heat, humor and suspense all in one. I am a big fan of all of those and anytime I find an author who can mix them up together I will stay with them until the end!! Kimberly Raye is right up there with Evanovich in my opinion.

What will happen next!

I love these books. Honestly this one started a little slow, but worked up, but ended with the hope of another book.

Dead End Series is strong as ever

"Just One Bite" tells the story of Lil, the fabulous owner of Dead End Dating, a personal service seeking to hook up humans, vampires, werewolves and other creatures of the dark. She is filling a void in the dating market, and these preternatural beings are obviously an overlooked and undervalued demographic. There are plenty of dating stories to be told here to fill future books and the current dating/business scenes are the funniest in all four of the Dead End novels. This time Lil has a scary vampire killer/Italian mofia type man after her to find him the perfect church girl or else Lil will be staked. She also finds herself crossing paths with a demon who soon takes over the body of someone she cares for. Adding more pressure, Lil's mom is still trying to hook her up so she can marry and create baby vamps, but Lil isn't finding it easy to forget Ty, her made vamp ex-lover. When I read the first DED booking, I compared it unfavorably to MaryJanice Davidson's Betsy series. This seems to be a mistake because whereas Betsy seems to have gotten stale and lost a lot of the humor that made it soar, Lil still comes across fresh and funny. I smiled often and may have chuckled out loud a time or two. One thing I have to add, is that Raye makes mention of Brangelina and family around six or seven times over the course of the story. I remember thinking "Jeez lady, obsessed much?", but it didnt' really bother me and the last reference in the book is pretty funny. This book is just what it appears to be. A lite "chick lit" paranormal with some humor, romance, and even a little plot thrown in. Compared to the many similar vamp themed books out right now, its refreshing to find one that is still (on book four) just what is advertised.

Awesome Bite!

I'm surprised i'm the first review but i'll do my best. So as a fan of the Dead End Dating series and, in need of a new book i hurried to the book store. This story is my new fav in the series! It was funny, there was always the mix of drama with all these different characters and, love. I don't want to give any spoilers, but i was relieved where the story went. The only down side is waiting till next spring for the fifth book:( I hope other people enjoy this book to.