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License to Bite: A Frightfully Funny Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Carrie Pulkinen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 3,489 ratings
It's all fun and games…until someone wakes up dead.

Governor's daughter Jane Anderson is used to getting what she wants. When a girls' trip to Mardi Gras thrusts her into the arms—and fangs—of New Orleans' hottest vampire, he gifts her with immortality, super strength, and a complexion to die for.

There's only one tiny problem. Jane faints at the sight of blood.

When Ethan Devereaux meets Jane, his cold, lifeless heart learns to beat again. Convinced she's his late fiancée reincarnated, he turns her, claiming her as his own. But when Jane wakes up dead in Ethan's attic, she's loud, sassy, and downright ornery. He doesn't know if he should kiss her or stake her, but one thing's for certain…

She is so not his long-lost love.

But Ethan turned her, so he's stuck with her. Jane has three weeks to learn the ways of the vampire and get her license, or she'll be staked. If Ethan can't help her overcome her aversion to blood, his undead life might also be on the line.

Join the supes of New Orleans Nocturnes as they lighten up the darker side of the Big Easy in this fast, steamy romantic comedy.
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    New Orleans Nocturnes
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  4. Publication date
    March 23, 2020
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Frightfully Funny

Laugh-out-loud paranormal romantic comedy from award-winning author Carrie Pulkinen

Snarky, sassy, and just a bit steamy!

Jane biting her lip

The Books

Each book in the New Orleans Nocturnes Series is a stand-alone story. While they can be enjoyed in any order, this is the recommended reading order:

  1. License to Bite
  2. Shift Happens
  3. Life's a Witch
  4. Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire
  5. Finders Reapers
  6. Swipe Right to Bite
  7. Batshift Crazy

The New Orleans Nocturnes Series

Fantastic. It's just my luck I get turned into a vampire by an Edward Cullen wannabe who has Captain Jack Sparrow as his mentor.

All I wanted was to have the time of my life with my bestie at Mardi Gras. Now I'm a vampire, she might be a witch, and werewolves and demons? Yeah, they're real too.

Holy hellhounds. What have we gotten ourselves into?

Join the supes of New Orleans Nocturnes as they lighten up the darker side of the Big Easy in this fast, steamy romantic comedy series.

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"A hysterical, unique twist to the vampire genre! Her characters are delightfully quirky. The heroine is full of spice and the hero is broodingly nice. Readers will laugh out loud at the saucy and hilarious banter." ~InD'tale Magazine

"Oh my gosh this book is hilarious! Not just parts of it...all the way through!" ~Goodreads Reviewer

"This book is sweet and sassy and down right hilarious."~Romance Readers Guide to Passion

"Loved this book, it is not often that a book gets me to laugh out loud, but the interaction between poor Ethan and take-no-prisoners Jane was a hoot. I can't wait for more. This is not your usual vampire story." ~Paranormal Romance Guild

From the Author

AWARDS FOR LICENSE TO BITE
WINNER 2021 Raven Award
FINALIST 2021 InD'tale Magazine RONE Awards
2ND PLACE VAMPIRES & SHIFTERS SERIES 2020 Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice Awards

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084H1P99S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 23, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 23, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 230 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 3,489 ratings

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USA Today Bestselling Author Carrie Pulkinen (pronounced PULL-kin-in) has always been fascinated with things that go bump in the night. Of course, when you grow up next door to a cemetery, the dead (and the undead) are hard to ignore. Pair that with her passion for writing and her love of a good happily-ever-after, and becoming a paranormal romance author seems like the only logical career choice. 

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Customers enjoy this paranormal romantic comedy for its fun, light-hearted read and witty dialogue. The story features a supernatural world with twist and turns, and customers particularly appreciate the characters, with one highlighting the snarkiness of Gaston and Sophie. Customers find the writing believable and the book a quick, enjoyable read. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some appreciating the New Orleans setting while others find it cliché.

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99 customers mention "Humor"99 positive0 negative

Customers find the book extremely amusing, describing it as a fun light-hearted read with engaging dialogue.

"Well, this was fun. Jane is the daughter of the Governor of Texas, vacationing in New Orleans...." Read more

"...series by Carrie Pulkinen is a light-hearted vampire romance and funny as heck!..." Read more

"...It was a very fun read. I can’t wait for next in series! Downloading now." Read more

"...was loud and clear, it’s not a serious story- just a fun quirky read to make time pass and it indeed did...." Read more

83 customers mention "Readability"79 positive4 negative

Customers find the book to be a great quick read, with one mentioning they couldn't stop reading it.

"...and the storyline was simple, but good...." Read more

"...like that before and I’m not mad about it lol I’d say it’s worth it for a short read. I snatched it during “Stuff Your Kindle” and I’m glad I did" Read more

"...With twists and laughs, this was a cute and light read." Read more

"...An accident leaves Ethan turning Jane. A start to a series worth checking out." Read more

70 customers mention "Story quality"67 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story's supernatural elements and inventive plot, describing it as a cute vampire tale that is both funny and sexy.

"...Recommended for lovers of lighthearted paranormal NA romantic fantasy with strong and stubborn (and frightfully annoying) vampire FMCs and cinnamon..." Read more

"...1 of New Orleans Nocturnes series by Carrie Pulkinen is a light-hearted vampire romance and funny as heck!..." Read more

"I loved this story! I giggled and couldn’t wait to see what happened next...." Read more

"...Some funny parts but it’s what held the story together a bit...." Read more

54 customers mention "Character development"52 positive2 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly the heroine, with one customer specifically enjoying the snarky interactions between Gaston and Sophie.

"...was very entertaining and enjoyed that she voiced the each of the characters separately with different inflections and emotions, wonderfully done...." Read more

"...She is a force to be reckoned with. Her friendship with Sophie was great. They would do anything for each other...." Read more

"...The banter between the characters was laugh-out-loud funny, and the angst was low, which is how I prefer...." Read more

"I really enjoyed reading this book. It's an easy read. Characters are enjoyable and fun to follow...." Read more

35 customers mention "Writing quality"32 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its believable narrative and witty dialogue, with one customer highlighting the entertaining narration.

"...I liked the dialogue, the New Orleans setting, the magical lincensing requirement (the initial trainer permit was hilarious) and the storyline was..." Read more

"...Hollie Jackson's narration was very entertaining and enjoyed that she voiced the each of the characters separately with different inflections and..." Read more

"...This book was loud and clear, it’s not a serious story- just a fun quirky read to make time pass and it indeed did...." Read more

"Not my usual read but I liked it anyway. It's funny, well written with a great plot. I encourage you to give it a try...." Read more

31 customers mention "Cute"31 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute and sassy, with one customer highlighting its lighthearted view of supernatural characters in New Orleans.

"...Which he shouldn't even be able to do! This paranormal romcom was a cute and quick read...." Read more

"...She’s sassy and always used to turning on her Texas charm to get people to see things her way...." Read more

"...Highly recommend for a quick, sassy, endearing, slightly annoying, super fun read." Read more

"What an easy to read book. Well written and cute, the story was in the awesome city of New Orleans where paranormal creatures roam freely...." Read more

9 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some appreciating that the story takes place in the awesome city of New Orleans, while others find it cliché and lacking originality.

"...I love that the story is set in New Orleans. Don’t miss out on a vampire story that you won’t want to put down until the final page...." Read more

"...It was also kind of cheesy...." Read more

"...Well written and cute, the story was in the awesome city of New Orleans where paranormal creatures roam freely...." Read more

"...The author is very talented and her description of New Orleans was great." Read more

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  • Ilona Nurmela
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lighthearted and fun vamp romance
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
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    Well, this was fun.

    Jane is the daughter of the Governor of Texas, vacationing in New Orleans. As she’s bar-hopping with her best friend Sophie, she tries to get a perfect picture for her blog and ends up dead only to be turned by a vampire stalking her. Next, she has to get a license to bite or be staked if she fails.

    I liked the dialogue, the New Orleans setting, the magical lincensing requirement (the initial trainer permit was hilarious) and the storyline was simple, but good. Did not initially like the FMC, Jane for the same reasons as the MMC, Ethan hated her - she’s a chatty manipulator who is used to getting what she wants; by-and-by, her incurable optimism that she’d conquer all grew on me as her exciting ideas worked in her favour, but the most endearing scene was the last one at deadline-time. Ethan was a bit of a wet blanket, so references to Edward were warranted. Unlike Twilight, though this book had an adult schmexy scene, parts and all. I loved the jab at Disney’s Gaston - way to go, making him the permadrunken vampire sire! As for the humour - oversell on the frightfully funny and romcom as there was little in terms of situational comedy or hilarious dialogue (my standard being Jenny Crusie), but some bits were definitely chuckleworthy. Loved the hook at the end as well as I did like Sophie and the 2nd book is going to be about her, I think.

    Recommended for lovers of lighthearted paranormal NA romantic fantasy with strong and stubborn (and frightfully annoying) vampire FMCs and cinnamon roll MMC.
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  • Liz
    4.0 out of 5 stars License to Bite
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025
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    License to Bite Book 1 of New Orleans Nocturnes series by Carrie Pulkinen is a light-hearted vampire romance and funny as heck! Hollie Jackson's narration was very entertaining and enjoyed that she voiced the each of the characters separately with different inflections and emotions, wonderfully done. I can't wait to listen to the next book!
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  • Sharon L. Burnes
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was a great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024
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    I loved this story! I giggled and couldn’t wait to see what happened next. Jane was a spoiled daughter of a governor, but Ethan the vampire who bit her finds that she is more than he first thought.
    Ethan it living or “dying” in grief over his dead fiancés death. Can Jane make him FEEL something? She is a force to be reckoned with.
    Her friendship with Sophie was great. They would do anything for each other. I hope Sophie gets her happily ever after.
    I would have liked to see how her and Ethan got married, but I guess it really isn’t super important. It was a very fun read. I can’t wait for next in series! Downloading now.
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  • Fantasy Book Wyrm
    3.0 out of 5 stars Quick quirky read, nothing special, just fun and light hearted :)
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024
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    A humble living, nervous anxious vampire sires a sassy, annoying rich girl who provides for him kinda and buys him lux curtains and ice cream. He does not give off protector masculine vibes at all. The roles are swapped, I feel like that was the intention of the author. Lol Def different from other vampires stories, even the vampire abilities and politics. Some funny parts but it’s what held the story together a bit. For a short book, it picked up in amusement at about 68% in (checked on my kindle) which is too late for a short read.
    And then there’s a bit more to the story.
    This is something I’d read at the airport or plane.

    This book was loud and clear, it’s not a serious story- just a fun quirky read to make time pass and it indeed did. I can't say I disliked it because I didn’t, I’ve never seen writing like that before and I’m not mad about it lol I’d say it’s worth it for a short read. I snatched it during “Stuff Your Kindle” and I’m glad I did
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  • Billie Lackey-Turknett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025
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    Not my usual read but I liked it anyway. It's funny, well written with a great plot. I encourage you to give it a try. I'm severely ADHD and dnf more books than I finish but this kept my attention throughout.
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  • Jaidis Shaw
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute and light read!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2022
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    Jane is stubborn, always gets what she wants, and refuses to conform to the life her dad wants for her. She wants to be a travel blogger and she is really good at it. But her dad, who happens to be the governor of Texas, insists that she do as he says. But Jane refuses to live her life that way. So she heads off to Mardi Gras to add more content to her blog and just knows she is going to have the time of her life.

    Ethan lost has fiance and is now nothing but a sexy, grumpy vampire. He walks the streets and spends his day watching over his maker, Gaston. While Gaston was a vampire before certain laws were put into place to help ensure that vampires remain hidden, he still must comply with them but that doesn't mean he doesn't stray now and then. These laws state that all vampires must have a license to feed while inside city limits but there are two times of when a vampire can feed: New Years and Mardi Gras. And Mardi Gras is in full swing!

    While wandering the streets, Ethan sees Jane from afar and thinks that she is his dead fiance reincarnated. But after an accident leaves Jane dead, Ethan must act quickly and before he knows it, he has not only turned her but marked her as his fated mate. Which he shouldn't even be able to do! This paranormal romcom was a cute and quick read. Ethan quickly realizes that Jane is nothing like his lost love and wants the bond to be broken but he is stuck with her and her fear of blood. He has three weeks to teach her how to be a vampire, see blood without fainting, and get her to feed or they will both be staked by the council. With twists and laughs, this was a cute and light read.
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  • Arcelia Duenas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fu reading
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025
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    Just finished reading this book, and I have to say that I really enjoyed myself,it was funny and entertaining as well. I enjoyed the banter between the two major characters. It was different but so fun to read. Let's see if the next book is as well as this one is.
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  • Kindle Customertda
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very funny
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2025
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    It seems like Ethan should have been a woman. His moods swing like he is having a premenstrual time. It was nice to finally see him loosen up.
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  • Tessa
    4.0 out of 5 stars leuk!
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on September 3, 2024
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    Leest lekker weg , niet teveel drama, genoeg humor en een goed einde.
    Aanrader voor als je iets leuks, snel weg wilt lezen!
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  • Lili
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not as fun as expected
    Reviewed in France on November 8, 2024
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    DNF (75%)
    The start showed promise, but as it went on, I was hoping for more humor and spark. By the final chapters, the characters and plot couldn’t keep my interest, and I didn’t feel motivated to find out the ending.
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  • Anny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in Australia on February 16, 2025
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    I initially wasn’t sure if I would read this Vampire story cause Millennials lol. Thankfully I persevered and definitely glad I had because it’s was a fun read for sure. Loved the blood issues of Jane and how it all turned around. A bit of angst love and drama plus some fun.
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  • DanTe
    4.0 out of 5 stars Will leave a full review as soon as I finish
    Reviewed in Spain on April 15, 2025
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    I am on my vampire era so this was a must buy and read as soon as I can~^^
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  • Edith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Divertido
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 20, 2024
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    Divertido, entretenido y con una pizca de actitud sexy, lo suficiente como para seguir leyendo esta saga. Gracias por la sugerencia.
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