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Chicagoland Vampires Books in Order

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See the Chicagoland Vampires books in order by Chloe Neill, with quick summaries, novella placement, series background, and where to start.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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Chicagoland Vampires books in publication order

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18 books

1

Friday Night Bites

by Chloe Neill

2009

With vampires suddenly famous in Chicago, Merit is pushed into acting as a bridge between Cadogan House, the media, and her wealthy family. Then an ancient grudge threatens to turn uneasy peace into open conflict.

2

Some Girls Bite

by Chloe Neill

2009

Graduate student Merit is attacked one night and wakes up a vampire under the protection of Cadogan House's powerful master, Ethan Sullivan. Adjusting to undead life in Chicago is hard enough, but someone is still trying to kill her.

3

Twice Bitten

by Chloe Neill

2010

Merit is assigned to protect shapeshifter leader Gabriel Keene during a major supernatural gathering in Chicago. When an assassin targets Gabriel, she is pulled into dangerous politics and an increasingly tense mission with Ethan.

4

Drink Deep

by Chloe Neill

2011

As lawmakers threaten paranormal registration, Lake Michigan suddenly turns black and panic starts spreading through Chicago. Merit races to uncover the magic behind it before humans and vampires both pay the price.

5

Hard Bitten

by Chloe Neill

2011

Chicago's vampire community is reeling from public tension, broken-up raves, and a dangerous new drug. Merit has to get Cadogan House under control before the city's fear turns even deadlier.

6

Biting Cold

by Chloe Neill

2012

Merit tears across the Midwest after a rogue supernatural intent on stealing an ancient artifact. The chase gets even worse when powerful enemies decide to hunt her, too.

7

Biting Bad

by Chloe Neill

2013

Anti-vampire riots are breaking out across Chicago, and someone is turning fear into arson and violence. Merit and her allies have to expose the mastermind before the city goes up in flames.

8

House Rules

by Chloe Neill

2013

When rogue vampires start disappearing, Merit and Ethan realize someone is targeting Chicago's supernatural community. Following the trail means untangling secret alliances and facing an enemy far closer than expected.

9

Blood Games

by Chloe Neill

2014

A killer is stalking Chicago, murdering humans and leaving magical calling cards behind. With tensions already high between vampires and humans, Merit has to catch the culprit before she becomes the next target.

10

Howling For You

by Chloe Neill

2014

Shapeshifter hacker Jeff Christopher gets his chance to work beside Fallon Keene when the Pack's totem is stolen. Recovering it could save the family's rule, and finally force both of them to face what has been between them for years.

11

Wild Things

by Chloe Neill

2014

A twisted new magic tears through the North American Central Pack, putting some of Merit's closest allies in danger. To help Gabriel Keene, Merit and Ethan have to face a force strong enough to outmatch a shifter apex.

12

Dark Debt

by Chloe Neill

2015

Merit already has enough on her plate when Morgan Greer arrives needing help with a deadly debt to the Triad. Saving an old friend drags her into a criminal web with deeper Chicago ties than she expected.

13

Lucky Break

by Chloe Neill

2015

Merit and Ethan head to Colorado for a romantic getaway, only to land in the middle of a murder case involving local vampires and shifters. Their vacation turns into a hunt through a town shaped by an old supernatural feud.

14

Midnight Bites

by Chloe Neill

2015

This collection brings together the novellas *Howling For You* and *Lucky Break*. One follows Jeff and Fallon through a Pack crisis, while the other sends Merit and Ethan into a murder case during a Colorado getaway.

15

Midnight Marked

by Chloe Neill

2016

Merit and Ethan are up against a relentless enemy who wants control of Chicago and the fall of Cadogan House. His latest plan turns supernatural against supernatural, and the cost of stopping him may be brutal.

16

Blade Bound

by Chloe Neill

2017

Dark sorcery is spreading through Chicago after Cadogan House is infiltrated from within. For Merit and Ethan, the final battle becomes a fight for their House, their city, and everyone they love.

17

Phantom Kiss

by Chloe Neill

2017

Grave robbing, stolen skulls, and missing souls point to dark magic in Chicago's cemeteries. Merit and Ethan investigate, fearing an old enemy may be reaching for revenge again.

18

Slaying It

by Chloe Neill

2018

Late in her pregnancy, Merit is caught in a kidnapping attempt that turns personal fast. Jonah and Margot join the rescue as Cadogan House hunts the people bold enough to target its Sentinel.

Chicagoland Vampires books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Some Girls Bite"

    Some Girls Bite

    by Chloe Neill

    2009Chicagoland Vampires, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Friday Night Bites"

    Friday Night Bites

    by Chloe Neill

    2009Chicagoland Vampires, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Twice Bitten"

    Twice Bitten

    by Chloe Neill

    2010Chicagoland Vampires, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Hard Bitten"

    Hard Bitten

    by Chloe Neill

    2011Chicagoland Vampires, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Drink Deep"

    Drink Deep

    by Chloe Neill

    2011Chicagoland Vampires, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "Biting Cold"

    Biting Cold

    by Chloe Neill

    2012Chicagoland Vampires, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "House Rules"

    House Rules

    by Chloe Neill

    2013Chicagoland Vampires, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Biting Bad"

    Biting Bad

    by Chloe Neill

    2013Chicagoland Vampires, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "Howling For You"

    Howling For You

    by Chloe Neill

    2014Chicagoland Vampires, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "Wild Things"

    Wild Things

    by Chloe Neill

    2014Chicagoland Vampires, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "Blood Games"

    Blood Games

    by Chloe Neill

    2014Chicagoland Vampires, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "Lucky Break"

    Lucky Break

    by Chloe Neill

    2015Chicagoland Vampires, Book 12
  13. Book cover for "Dark Debt"

    Dark Debt

    by Chloe Neill

    2015Chicagoland Vampires, Book 13
  14. Book cover for "Midnight Bites"

    Midnight Bites

    by Chloe Neill

    2015Chicagoland Vampires, Book 14
  15. Book cover for "Midnight Marked"

    Midnight Marked

    by Chloe Neill

    2016Chicagoland Vampires, Book 15
  16. Book cover for "Phantom Kiss"

    Phantom Kiss

    by Chloe Neill

    2017Chicagoland Vampires, Book 16
  17. Book cover for "Blade Bound"

    Blade Bound

    by Chloe Neill

    2017Chicagoland Vampires, Book 17
  18. Book cover for "Slaying It"

    Slaying It

    by Chloe Neill

    2018Chicagoland Vampires, Book 18

Series background & context

The Chicagoland Vampires books begin with Merit, a University of Chicago graduate student whose ordinary life ends the night she is attacked and turned against her will. That one moment drops her into Cadogan House, one of the city's powerful vampire Houses, and under the authority of Ethan Sullivan, its polished, demanding Master. From there, the series grows into a long-running urban fantasy about House politics, public scrutiny, and the fact that Merit never asked for any of this.

Chicago is more than scenery here.

Once vampires step into public view, every decision becomes political. Merit serves as Cadogan House's Sentinel, which means bodyguard, enforcer, and investigator all at once. The job keeps her moving between vampire intrigues, city government, crime scenes, and uneasy alliances with other supernaturals. Humans are watching, reporters are circling, and the distance between coexistence and open conflict is usually very small.

The world gets bigger as the books go on. Shifters, sorcerers, and other powerful factions all have their own histories and grudges, and the series likes to show how those old rivalries flare up in modern Chicago. Some books lean into murder investigation, some into magical catastrophe, and some into outright political crisis, but the thread that holds them together is Merit trying to protect her House without losing herself inside its rules.

The romance is a major part of the appeal, but it is not the only engine. Merit and Ethan spend a lot of time clashing, circling, and slowly learning how to trust each other, and that relationship develops alongside the larger series plot. Around them is a strong supporting cast of friends, allies, rivals, and the kind of people who can rescue you in one chapter and infuriate you in the next.

These books like their action sharp and their banter sharper.

If you are wondering what the series feels like from book to book, think urban fantasy with a strong paranormal romance thread, a clear sense of place, and a real interest in rules, loyalties, and consequences. There are also novellas threaded through the main run, so readers who like side stories can spend more time with secondary characters and smaller crises between the bigger turning points. Start with Some Girls Bite and read in order, because the emotional arcs and Chicago power struggles build on each other.

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