Biting Nixie (Biting Love) Paperback – November 1, 2009

I understand that the author took the time and effort to put out a story for readers to enjoy and although the characters were quirky and there were some interesting bits but the overuse of lengthy adjectives splattered all over the story and the mean spiritedness of the main character left this reader cold. I am happy that I choose the Kindle version at the lower price but still feel cheated. I purchased this book due to all the glowing reviews and after reading it, I am left stunned by the 4.5 star rating.There were too many mean undertones for this reader to enjoy the story. Nixie spends her time waiting in line picturing "dachsund guy" going at it doggie style first with "shaggy collie of a woman" and then continuing the nasty with a "surgically enhanced 34-DD." This makes Nixie chuckle as she spends 10 minutes imagining the scenes. Nixie goes on to daydream about the ways to kill the man who wrote the song, "Proud Mary." This is our introduction to the inner workings of the main character, Nixie. This is considered amusing? witty? and all the other accolades heaped on this book by other reviewers? Put me down for an emphatic NO.Also, reading too many sentences like "Waiting for the burro-cracy (aka the mule-ass government) to move its fat butt was enough to make the McHamburger Clown sweat" bogged down the flow. I soldiered on to read that Nixie's mean old high school principal jumped in front of her place in line and when she confronted him, he made a fist and attempted to punch her in the face. Nixie stood still to take it because she didn't want to make a scene at the mayor's office. REALLY?! Nixie can dress like a crazed punk refugee (like that wouldn't cause a scene in a small town?) but she draws the line at physically defending herself because it would be impolite? But yelling at him is okay.....it makes no sense. I guess it was used as a way to introduce the three piece suit wearing love interest named Julien Emerson but there had to be better ways.All of this takes place in Meiers Corner, IL and plenty of "Deutsche-glish" references are made in honor of the town's germanic origins. This proved annoying as I got it the first time. Meiers Corners, the hemoglobin center of the Midwest, is being annexed from Chicago and the plot is off and running as Nixie and Emerson are thrown together. I had no problem with the paranormal storyline or opposites attract with a twist theme but my dislike of the main character and the adjective laden prose prevented me from liking the book overall.I am sure this story will appeal to some paranormal romance fans but count me out. I found nothing amusing in the story to warrant the glowing reviews. Everybody has different tastes and I wanted to provide another viewpoint on this book to provide a well rounded view.

A quirky, offbeat musician who shuns authority, Nixie is a small town gal from a good family. Her mother is constantly trying to play matchmaker to find her a good husband. The Mayor ropes Nixie into coordinating a festival fundraiser to help save their town from 'annexation' by nearby Chicago. She's told the funds will be used to pay big time lawyer fees. When she meets Julian, the big time lawyer, she's surprised at her attraction to him--a suit! With many hijinks and plot twists, she plans the fundraiser only to learn there's a lot more going on than she knew about including the fact that the big time lawyer is also a very hot vampire.I was so pleasantly surprised by this laugh out loud funny paranormal romance. Couldn't put the book down! I enjoyed the characters, the fast moving story, and the silly, quirky humor. Julian and Nixie are great together--a true case of opposites attracting.This is the first book I read by Mary Hughes, and I had not realized it is part of a series. I plan to check out some of her other books. I looked it up on the author's website and here's the chronological sequence of the Biting Love series:Bite My Fire: Biting Love Book 1Biting Dracula* a free short story (on her website for download)Biting Nixie: Biting Love Book 2A Biting Christmas Special a free short story (on her website for download)The Bite of Silence a novellaBiting Me Softly: Biting Love Book 3If you are looking for more humorous paranormal romances, check out some of my favs....http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/R2F2KM85QPMRAE/ref=cm_pdp_sylt_title_1(copy and paste into your browser address bar)

I didn't realize when I picked this book up that it is actually the second in the "Biting Love" series, but it did well as a stand alone story. I really liked the background the author created of the kooky little town of Meier's Corners. The town is peopled with unique and often strange characters that keep it interesting and add quite a bit of humor to the story. The main heroine Nixie, had me confused with her vocabulary at times, mixed with Japanese manga references as it was, but I loved her feisty snarkiness and her willingness to jump up and be different. The hero of the story, who seems like a stuffed shirt, turns out to be a great guy, for a vampire. Julian and Nixie's relationship was a lot of fun to watch as it evolved.Protecting the town from takeover by a vicious gang of rogue vampires has Nixie and Julian working double time to protect the town,and the tourists, in the middle of a festival. They do manage to work in a few booty calls and completely fall for each other, though. The story is well written and the plot is a little more complex than what I explained, but it kept my interest.I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series.Heat factor hot.

I'm constantly looking for books involving fantasy that is aimed at someone beyond 18, and without being dirty adult literature; this book was perfect!Nixie is 25, and at first I was a bit concerned that someone my age had such a limited vocabulary. I felt I was being introduced to an alien in that regard. But Nixie's language grows on you, and more importantly, it is instrumental to the relationship she has with Julien. She's probably more nerd that dag. I would have almost called her emo, but in Nixie's words; I don't like emos. Even emos don't like emo.The inner monologues had me laughing 'til I cried. "If we were elements, you'd be water, I'd be air and Julien would be concrete"As I said, I'm always looking at books aimed at people my age. Biting Nixie does contain sex scenes, so for that, this book isn't for those under 18.This book took me approx 12 hours to read, and I like a good long read, that has me looking forward to what's on the next page.I laughed, and was turned on.Great read!

This certainly is a strange book. I almost gave up after a few pages as the lingo is very strange, but stayed with it. Nixie is a likeable character, who is pushed into organising a fundraiser. The characters are all a little strange, except the person who you would expect to be and that is Julian, who is the most normal of them all.I really don't know what a Blood Bank is, we don't have them in England.The story is amusing and silly in a lot of ways, I like the cheeseball stall tale.This book is not serious and should be taken as such. There is a fair bit of sex. Enjoy the read for what it is, a bit of escapism.

Thoroughly enjoyed this story. I had a lot of laugh out loud moments. Well written and pacey - I had to keep reading.

it's not a bad story, it just wasn't for me, I found myself skimming through sections to find out what was going on. I didn't grab me...sorry!!

I bought this book in a kindle version and I thought it was sooo funny, yet saucy. It kept me interested throughout the whole time i spent reading it, I would recommend this book to others, but this kind of book is not everyones cup of tea, BUT it was PERFECT for mine. :D

from the start fun packed full of everything I love in a book, the sort you do not want to put down.