Bite Shift

Title: Bite Shift
Author: Lena Nazarei
Publication date: May 13th 2021

Summary: Kate Murphy is just a nurse and single mom who wants to slip into her forties quietly, and finally lose those last 10 pounds. After a savage attack during her night shift break, Kate is turned into a vampire to save her. Now, she is thrust into a world that she didn’t know existed; trying to figure out how to keep her new condition secret from work, kids, and her ex-husband without missing a step. It’s funny how the word vampire will make you forget you have a water bill.
Unfortunately, Sorin, the Lord of the city, has sent her on a suicide mission to find the thing that left her for dead before it kills again and he doesn’t take “no, thanks” for an answer. Despite knowing she should despise him, the passion he has ignited inside her is hard to control and she is quickly losing the reasons she shouldn’t give in...especially when he makes it clear that he wants the same thing.
Kate will need to reach inside herself to find the strength that was always there and finally learn...she was never “just” anything.

Review: I did not read the description of this book when I asked to review it. I've been on a Vampire/werewolf kick. I finished the book in about a day. Unfortunately it is not on Goodreads, but I would recommend it to anyone who loves Vampire books. As always there were tiny things that drove me crazy about the story line but overall it was a good read. The typing mishaps I'm equating to this being an ARC. There is nothing that I would change out it. The beginning and end reminds me of when I use to write stories in high school always wanted to write in that weird form of first person (example) "I'm guessing you want to know how this happened to me. Well buckle up for my story. It all started..." It was a lot better after the intro, it went to a more "normal" form of her experiences. I understand people write from all sorts of perspectives but if that's how they wanted to pursue it, they should have made it look like a journal entry. I hope there is a second book to the story, I'd really like to know what happens.

Arc from Netgalley, thank you for the e arc.
3.5

Kate Murphy is just a nurse and single mom who wants to slip into her forties quietly, and finally lose those last 10 pounds. After a savage attack during her night shift break, Kate is turned into a vampire to save her. Now, she is thrust into a world that she didn’t know existed; trying to figure out how to keep her new condition secret ...

Bite Shift by Lena Nazarei. #BiteShift #NetGalley

Kate is a nurse and has has kids that she takes care of with her ex-husband who is married again to a woman that she gets along with. One night she is viciously attacked outside the hospital while she is taking a break. But a vampire who works at the hospital, Rhys saves her and turns her into a vampire. She would have died otherwise and Rhys didn't want her to die.

Sorin is the Lord of the city so Rhys brings Kate to see him after she's turned, it's what new vampires have to do. But Sorin is so much more than Kate thought he would be and she is instantly attracted to him. Sorin thinks that Kate is quite interesting as well but Rhys councils her to be wary of him so she tries to deny what she feels for him.

Sorin gives Rhys and Kate the job of catching the thing that attacked Kate and bring him to Sorin so he can take care of it. They aren't even sure what they are looking for at first but whatever it is, it's been killing woman in the city and they can't let it keep doing that. So even though Kate is a new vampire and Rhys is used to keeping a low profile and staying to himself, he and Kate are on the hunt for a killer.

But even though Sorin is able to give them the case files of the other women and all the info about them, they have a hard time figuring out who the killer might be. Every time Kate goes to Sorin to give him an update, the heat between them burns bright and they end up falling for each other so fast. She's not sure she can trust him because of who he is but he just keeps trying to win her over.

There's a doctor at the hospital she works at that knows vampires exist and is trying to find a cure for his own purposes. They become friends even though back when she was a human she thought he was such a jerk. She has friends at work that see the changes in her and are shocked but she has to make up some lies to her ex and her kids to explain why she can no longer go out in the sun and why she's a little different and stressed out now.

When the killer is revealed I never saw it coming. It was a total shock to me and I love being blindsided like that. He fooled everyone though and was good at doing it because he was a sociopath. When the story about who he actually was back when he was human unfolded, it actually gave me chills. I had goosebumps as I read what this guy had done and wanted to still do. He was a true villain in every sense of the word. Sometimes the bad guy in a story has one or two redeeming qualities...this guy had none.

This was such a good book and it was the first time I've read this author but I can tell you right now, it won't be the last. I found out that this is the author's debut novel and I was surprised because it was really good! I hope she writes more books like this.

I enjoyed this book. It's a enjoyable version of a vampire story. I liked the characters and liked the touch of evil in the killer. There's suspense throughout the book. I'd like to know more about Kate's abilities. #BiteShift #NetGalley

A good vampire story. After awhile so many sound the same, but this one has a different feel to it. I like the story, the characters, and witty banter. Highly recommend this book, and hope there are more to come.

I loved this book about a nurse who is murdered while on her break at the hospital. Her co-worker gives her the option of dying forever or becoming a vampire. For the sake of her daughters, Kate chooses vampirism. There’s the mystery of finding who killed her and who is killing other women in the city. I loved how her ex-husband and his wife supported her with effective co-parenting. There’s mystery, world building and plenty of passion.

This book was crazy good!! What a glorious roller coaster ride! I just never knew what was going to happen next. When Kate thought her life was going to be turned upside down just because of one night, she sure got that right.
This story had great main characters which led to some more interesting secondary people as well. Kate drew me in fast when it comes to the team of "I want to see her win"category. Add in that Kate doesn't know what she's doing, who to trust and more dangers than you can count. Rhys, Alex and Soren, and Will are four men that Kate meets on her journey. They will play an important part in the story.
There is a breath-taking conclusion to the story with a "still trying to figure some things out" H.E.A. with a Kate style ending.
Oh and not to be forgotten was the humor and the humor in the writers style. Loved it. I'll be keeping an eye out for more of this author's stuff.
P.S. What a great eBook cover.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Hello, Readers today I'm back with another book review this week I will be reviewing Bite Shift By Lena Nazarei where do I even begin.

Ok, let me start with a summary of the story. This tale is about a woman named Katherine who goes by Kate she is a single mother of two teenage girls. She is a nurse working at a Pittsburgh hospital and she's a vampire now this story is about how she became a vampire and the events that transpire afterward. Within this story, we meet Rhys and Sorin as well as a few other characters. Can you imagine sitting outside to eat your lunch then the next thing you know you're immortal? Kate goes through a lot of experiences and trials throughout her early immortal days. Now I suppose that's sufficient wouldn't want to go giving away the entire story now let's get into the pros and cons of the story.
Pros: There are a lot of Pros and many more than what is listed below.  • Interesting story plot and expressive explanations  • Story leaves you yearning for more wanting to learn what transpires next. • Amazing character development.  • Realistic manifestation of how vampires would be in our modern-day and age.
Cons: Truly not many cons I would say primarily two cons that I could pinpoint 
• Minor Grammer and spelling Errors.  • Author did not always expand on particular topics in the story (ex .. Kate and Sorin Possibly being mates ?? What are mates in this story ??) 

Now looking at what I have read and written I would rate this 4/5 stars  ⭐⭐⭐⭐ it is a good book if you can dismiss lesser flaws.

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I sincerely hope that this is not the only book in the Eternal Night Shift Series! There is so much more to explore with these characters. Kate Murphy is a nurse and single mom who is attacked one night on her lunch break. In an effort to save her life, she is offered the choice of eternal life, which in this case means becoming a vampire. Talk about a life-altering decision! Now Kate must learn to navigate her new reality, while keeping her job and taking care of her kids. Needless to say, her exploits are definite eye-openers and funny to boot, at least to the reader. Kate, on the other hand, might have a different opinion. This book held my interest and allowed me to become invested in Kate and her plight. I did not want it to end! Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

Thanks to netgalley for the advanced ebook to review.
I'd been in a bit of a reading slump for a while and was searching for a book to pull me out of it, and this book was the one to do it!
I love vampire fiction and this didn't disappoint, with a great mix of gore, humour and sex! I'd eagerly read more books in this series as I feel there's so much more it can tell. I also think it'd make a great film!

Kate, a night-shift nurse, is attacked and changed into a vampire to save her life. Her and her maker are tasked with solving the circumstances of her death - is it a werewolf? vampire? serial killer? This fun and quirky read will keep you interested and rooting along for Kate and crew as she navigates through the first week of being a newly-made vampire and juggling her normal responsibilities - work, kids, and an ex-husband.

The book left off with a hint for a sequel, and you can bet that I'll be picking that one up once released. Can't wait to see what is next-up for Kate, Rhys and Sorin!

Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC for an honest review.

love a good paranormal read, and this one hit the spot ... absolutely recommend "Bite Shift" by Lena Nazarei and cannot wait to read more

Quick and easy read, this was an enjoyable escape from reality without getting too heavy. While there have been so many vampire books that follow the same patterns, this one had a few deviations that were delightful.

Thoroughly enjoyed this - pure escapism and I got to the end in one session. Always the sign of a good book when you can’t put it down.

Wow - did I love this one. Kate is almost what I would think a grown-up Buffy would be like, except for her being a vampire. While there was a mystery of who turned her and who was killing in the area there is also the mystery of exactly what Kate is. Rhys and Sorin are two of the men that are closest to her in the book. Each have their own unique personalities. Her discovering how to live with her new existence was written pretty realistically, not that I know much about becoming a vampire. Plus, vampire guard badass - Tamela. Never seen my full name used in a book before. Story is steady paced and has long sex scenes, in case you were interested ;)

Bite Shift is wildly entertaining!

Kate is a nearly 40, divorced nurse and has kids that she amiably co-parents with her remarried ex-husband and his wife. One night while outside of the hospital taking her dinner break she is viciously attacked. A shy coworker comes to her aid but it's too late and her savior must change her into a vampire to save her. She never knew vampires existed but anyway she can stay alive (per se) so she can continue to be there for her children and save them from that grief, she'll take it. Now Kate is thrust into a world she never knew existed and is trying to make the best of a very strange situation.

In order to stay in the area, she must meet the Vampire Lord of the city, and get his blessing. But upon meeting Sorin she finds things are never really that simple. Aside from the pulsing attraction between them, she finds she is wary of the enigmatic man. He tasks her and her vampire maker, Rhys, to discover what exactly it was that attacked her and help to stop the attacks from happening again.

I really dug Lena's take on the vampire world. The Change and the hierarchy are nothing new or revolutionary but they were intriguing and fun to read. My main book love is the paranormal realm but vampires more specifically, so, I was super eager to snatch this one up. I would have liked a little content warning as there is one page remembered rape and attempted rape content. I, personally, just need a bit of a heads up to gird my loins so to speak.

Lena being a bit older (almost 40) and having already been married, divorced, and co-parenting with kids was a great draw for me. There are only so many books you can read about perky, nubile new adults with an inkling of paranormal events. Blah! The relationship between Kate and her ex and his new wife is serious ex-couple goals. I loved how they had a very loving and understanding working relationship even though they weren't together anymore and there was no animosity between them.

I am absolutely in love with the vampire powers angle and Kate's abilities. The author left a lot of loose strings to pull for more in the series and I'm seriously waiting with bated breath. Vampires merging their powers and a -sort of- fated mates topics were brought into question but never addressed and those are some serious catnip treats for me.

The bad guy and his origin story were a real brain explosion. I never saw any of that coming. There is a "who can you trust" theme woven into the story which always adds a bit of excitement for me when I'm reading and, wow, the bad guy was super bad. Evil. I loved it!

I am absolutely on the hook and can't wait for more Kate, Rhys, Sorin, and Alex in my life. Seriously, Lena Nazarei start writing if you haven't already.

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

Wow a new series and new author all in one and totally different from some of the other series that I read, in the fact that it takes place at a hospital , plus it was the right mixture of romance and mystery . Can't wit to read more of these series

Kate is a nurse who was brutally attacked and left for dead. She was then turned vampire to save her life. This is her story. It was amazing. The chemistry and the drama were great. I really love books like this. It was exciting and I had a hard time putting the book down. The suspense was definitely on point. I definitely recommend this book.

Bite Shift is absolutely fantastic I can hardly believe this is a first book. The storyline flows effortlessly and pulls you into the world building which was fantastic and believable. The MC Kate is fantastic vibrant and well written. Rhys is anything but what Kate thought so interesting and lonely and brutally honest. I highly recommend the series it was fantastic and I look forward to seeing the series progress!

There are vampire stories, then there are gory out of this world vampire stories. Fortunately for me, this is the good kind of vampire story, the kind I like. Yes, you have to suspend some belief to "like" vampire stories, but when I read these, I realize that HER problems are much larger than MY problems and can lose myself in following her as she works through this new experience and learns how to move under the radar of those who would hunnt her. Plus, feed the kids, do the laundry, go to work.....all that "other" stuff. So yes, this is a good escapism book and well worth your time to read and enjoy!!!!