Loading ...Bad to the Bone by Jeri Smith-Ready
Ciara Griffin runs one of the hottest radio stations in town. WVMP employs a staff of vampire DJs who have attracted some unwanted attention. A fanatical group starts blocking the station’s signal and replacing it with a preacher spewing hellfire and damnation whenever the station plays a song by a female singer or the station’s sole female DJ, Regina, is on. Is this group anti-vampire or anti-women? Ciara is determined to find out just what their agenda is. With the help of newbie vampire/former P.I. Travis, Ciara traces the attacks back to a group known as the Fortress.
Ciara has more to deal with than just fanatical radio pirates, though. Evicted from her apartment, she moves in temporarily with her boss, David. Her boyfriend, Shane, wants her to move in with him, but Ciara is having a hard time committing. Is it because she knows a future with Shane is full of the complications that loving a vampire brings, or could it be the feelings she is having for her very human boss, David? Throw in caring for her newly acquired vampire dog, receiving disturbing messages from her con-artist father and discovering that her blood somehow has the power to heal vampires and you have a typical day in the life of Ciara.
Jeri Smith-Ready does not disappoint in this sequel to her critically acclaimed Wicked Game
Book Excerpt: “TURN ON. TUNE IN. DROP DEAD.
If you’re just joining us, welcome to radio station WVMP, “The Lifeblood of Rock’n'Roll.” Con-artist-turned-station-owner Ciara Griffin manages an on-air staff of off-the-wall DJs — including her new boyfriend Shane McAllister — who really sink their teeth into the music of their “Life Time” (the era in which they became vampires).It’s Ciara’s job to keep the undead rocking, the ratings rolling, and the fan base alive — without missing a beat.
For Halloween, WVMP is throwing a bash sure to raise the dead. They’ve got cool tunes, hot costumes, killer cocktails — what could go wrong? Well, for starters, a religious firebrand ranting against the evils of the occult preempts the station’s midnight broadcast. Then, when Ciara tracks down the illegal transmission, the broadcast tower is guarded by what appears to be…a canine vampire? And behind it all is a group of self-righteous radicals who think vampires suck (and are willing to stake their lives on it).
Now Ciara must protect the station while struggling with her own murky relationship issues, her best friend’s unlikely romance with a fledgling vampire, and the nature of her mysterious anti-holy powers. To make it to New Year’s in one piece, she’ll need to learn a few new tricks….”
Book Stats:
- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Pocket (May 16, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416551786
- ISBN-13: 978-1416551782
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Books in WVMP Radio series in the order they should be read:
Wicked Game
Bad to the Bone
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(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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I adored Wicked Game on about 16 1/2 different levels (ok, I’m estimating). It’s something new and different for vamps. I love the music. I’m so excited about the sequel!
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Hey Theresa!
I can’t wait either. Jeri is actually going to be here next week on the 1st! Be sure you stop by.
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I love Jeri’s books I’m so glad to see her on here!! Go Jeri!!
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I have never read a vampire book with vampire djs…its a wonder no one has thought or used this idea before…its the perfect job for those who can’t go out in the sunlight!
I read the guest post with Jeri and popped over here to check out this review. After reading what the book is about, I may just have to purchase a copy and not to just get extra entries.
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I can’t wait too read this book!!
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Hey can I make a suggestion, I love audiobooks!! Can we get Jeri’s books on audio please?!
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Hey go check out my blog!! I am jazzed about Wicked Game!!
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Sounds interesting, I do wonder if she will move in with that boyfriend of hers
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I can’t wait to read more about Shane - love him! And the vampire dog - that’s going to be interesting!
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This is one of the books I’ve been looking forward to in 2009!
Wicked game was so much fun, and I miss all those vampire DJs! Can’t wait to spend some time with them again…
Lisa
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I’m excited about this book since I so enjoyed Wicked Game. I can’t wait to meet the Vampire dog. That is just too cool!
Katie
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I love it - a vampire dog! Please tell me his name isn’t “Fang”. Oh, wait…maybe it’s a she. I can’t wait to find out.
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I can’t wait read this book. Dexter is going to interesting.
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BAD TO THE BONE is on the Wanton Wantin’ Book List and has since this review. I’ve just been waiting for it to be available.
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A vamp dog??? That’s a new one for me, and I am a huge animal lover, so that alone peaks my interest. After reading about part 1 of the series, I am definitely interested in reading the series. Plus, 5 tombstones is a good start. Love triangles…vamps…vamp dogs…sounds great!!!
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