Bitter Bite by Jennifer Estep Series: Elemental Assassin #14
Publisher: Pocket Books on February 23, 2016
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Adult
Pages: 400
Source: Blog Tour
Purchase: Amazon
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Which is stronger: blood ties or a battle-tested friendship? That’s the question Gin Blanco asks when a friend’s long-lost relative strolls into town. The suspicious reunion is a surprise for everyone—and a big problem for Gin. Book fourteen in the New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series RT Book Reviews calls “unbeatable entertainment!”
It’s not easy being queen bee of an underworld abuzz with crooks and killers. Wielding my potent Ice and Stone elemental magic will only get me so far—my real secret is my tight-knit makeshift family, a motley crew of cops and criminals, dwarves and playboys. My foster brother Finnegan Lane is my right-hand man, but when his suddenly not-dead relative comes back into the picture, I’m the one on the outside looking in.
It’s funny how life works: one minute your best friend is rock-steady, and the next he’s doe-eyed and buying into this whole loving-relative routine to the point of ignoring you. I’d like to be happy for Finn, I really would. But all of my instincts are telling me that beneath the syrupy sweet demeanor and old-fashioned charm, this sudden interloper is planning something. The whole shtick leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. This person might have avoided the grave once, but I’ll put anyone who hurts Finn in the ground—for good.
Q & A with Jennifer Estep
- What is your favorite scene from the Elemental Assassin series?
JE: I really love writing all the fight and action scenes. It’s hard for me to pick out just one scene, but one of my favorites is the showdown between Gin Blanco, my assassin heroine, and Mab Monroe, the villain, in Spider’s Revenge, book #5 in the series. I had been building to that scene over the first five books in the series, and I really wanted to give fans a great showdown with that scene.
- Why is Finn so awesome and why should we all bow down to him?
JE: Well, Finnegan Lane, Gin’s foster brother, would certainly agree that he is awesome. 🙂
The thing that makes Finn so great is that he is a shameless, greedy flirt, among other things, and he is totally okay with that. Finn does exactly what he wants to, whenever he wants to, and he always says what’s really on his mind, no matter what the consequences might be. He loves being the life of the party and the center of attention. He’s just a really fun character for me to write.
- When writing sex scenes do you giggle the whole way through or are you more serious and technical about it?
JE: I would much rather write a fight scene than a sex scene. So I would say that I’m more serious and technical about those scenes. It’s really challenging to write a sex scene that is romantic, fun, sexy, and still moves the plot forward, but I try my best.
- What is your biggest goal for 2016?
JE: One of my biggest goals for 2016 is to make more time for myself and to not be so crazy busy with deadlines – to take some breaks, relax, and do the things that I want to do, like making more time to read for fun. So far, so good!
- Dogs, cats, or other?
JE: I don’t have any pets right now, but I’m definitely a dog person. I had a wonderful little Corgi mix dog named Lucky for nineteen years. I still miss him.
About Jennifer Estep
Giveaway
Enter to win 1 copy of BITTER BITE, US/Canada only. Ends Feb 22nd.
There is a tour-wide giveaway for a complete set of the Elemental Assassin series, a $25 Amazon gift card, and 3 signed copies of BITTER BITE. Series & gift card are open to US/Canada; signed copies are US only.
Jennifer @ The Book Nympho
Finn is awesome!
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
Yes, yes, and yes!
sherry fundin
I love action and I wouldn’t mind winning the set. Thanks for the great interview and giveaway ladies.
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
😀 Happy you enjoyed it.
Braine
Oh Finn!! I am excited to read this book because of Finn! Estep writes some of the best fight scenes in UF, Gin v Mab is on the hall of fame for sure
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
the fight scenes really are the best.
jitty
This series has been on my TBR shelf for quite some time and though I have no excuse for not getting to it, I thin I will be definitely bumping up in my pile!
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
I hope you do!
kindlemom1
Loved this interview! And I had to LOL at the Finn question and answer, he really is great though. 😉 This is such a fun series but I’m so behind. I need to play catch up this year.
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
I hope you get caught up, you are missing out on so much.
Joann Downie
I so want to read Jennifer Estep, I see all kinds of great reviews, plus I love the covers!!
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
It’s hard not to love her series.
Olivia Roach
I know a lot of people LOVE her writing and her books, and I have been meaning to try one for ages. I can’t wait to, really. And I think I will love them! Great interview 🙂
My recent review: http://olivia-savannah.blogspot.nl/2016/02/arrows-review-tour-giveaway.html
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
I hope you love them when you try them.
Lover Of Romance
Oh I have been wanting to read this author so badly, and love this Q&A. Its always a great way to dig a little deeper into an author we come to love. Will definitely be bumping her up my list now. Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
😀 Happy you liked the Q&A.
Nathan
I liked your interview and really need to start this series.
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
Thanks! Hope you start it soon.
Lekeisha
This series totally got away from me. Great Q&A!
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
LOL, Thanks for stopping by.
Melissa (Books and Things)
Love this series so hard! I loved this book. Everyone needs to read it and I agree… Finn FTW! 😀
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
Hell yeah!!!
Lisa Richards
Awesome series! So, so love this series!
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
Me too!
Anna
The interview was great. A big thanks to both of you. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
Happy you liked it.
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
I sooooo need to get back to the series. 🙂 Thank you!!!
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
yes you do! lol
JenM
I love Finn and I’m excited to read this book since it sounds like he plays a big part in the action.
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
He plays a huge role!
Sandy S
Love this series. Congrats to Jennifer on the new release. Thanks for the amazing giveaway!! *whispering*….I want to see me of Owen….lol
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
Yummy Owen!
Barbara E.
This is my favorite series, and what makes it so exciting are the fantastic fight scenes. I love the tender moments between Gin and Owen as well, when things finally settle down. 😀
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
I really do love the fight scenes.