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Once Bitten (Alexa O'Brien, Huntress #1)
by
Trina M. Lee (Goodreads Author)
Alexa O'Brien is a professional huntress and a werewolf with the ability to conduct and manipulate metaphysical energy. When she is inexplicably drawn to the enigmatic vampire Arys Knight, the dangerous power they create together becomes more than either of them anticipated. As a result of their actions Alexa risks the loss of more than her remaining humanity, she risks lo...more
ebook, 258 pages
Published
May 1st 2011
by Dark Mountain Books
(first published August 17th 2009)
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Dark UF/PNR Awesomeness!
If you like dark PNR, many supes, kick ass heroines with imperfections, H/h embracing their non human nature and a fantastic love triangle then you will likely enjoy this book. I apsolutely loved it!
One POV.
It's unfortunate this book has been receiving some poor reviews but then again, none of my friends have read it, so I guess I'll be first to say that is was all around fabulous PNR book with shifters, vampires, demons, magic, witches, perhaps some ange...more
Dark UF/PNR Awesomeness!
If you like dark PNR, many supes, kick ass heroines with imperfections, H/h embracing their non human nature and a fantastic love triangle then you will likely enjoy this book. I apsolutely loved it!
One POV.
It's unfortunate this book has been receiving some poor reviews but then again, none of my friends have read it, so I guess I'll be first to say that is was all around fabulous PNR book with shifters, vampires, demons, magic, witches, perhaps some ange...more
I really wanted to give this more stars. One I gave purely because that front cover is beautiful! Another star I gave because even though I found the story somewhat disjointed and lacked flow at times I liked the theme, the magic elements Alexa's struggles and with the problems the author threw at her. The third star I gave because I enjoyed the characters/personalities of those around the Alexa, yet I failed to connect with Alexa herself. I would have liked to see Shaz and Arys develop more as...more
This was quite a well written story, whereby a werewolf has a mystical connection to a vampire, but is also in love with another wolf. The angst that this caused our lovely heroine unfortunately reminded me of the Anita Blake stories, where she ends up sleeping with vampires, werewolves, etc etc etc, and this seems to be heading in the same direction.
The back story was interesting - someone or something is killing the former lovers of the Alpha werewolf, and is trying to set him up - but I do fe...more
The back story was interesting - someone or something is killing the former lovers of the Alpha werewolf, and is trying to set him up - but I do fe...more
Action packed this book starts with a bang and the pace is constant with Alexa being a werewolf and also having the ability to use magic. A string of murders in town has one of their own as the prime suspect and Raoul enlists Alexa's help despite their strained relationship.The love triangle though predictable seemed at odds with their personalities at times. I liked Arys as he seemed the most mature despite his age, he seemed to want what was best for Alexa yet was so physically and metaphysica...more
I was surprised and happy to see this book start out from a werewolf standpoint.
Rarely do we see a werewolf protagonist, when paired with vampires.
The author does a great job with explaining backgrounds, having two prequels to this book, Stunner and Huntress. Both happen to still be free on Amazon as I write this on May 31st, 2012.
Alexa shows us the complexities of the werewolf world, with a mix of vampires and some steamy scenes!
Her love triangle starts with a bit of a stretch, but the author...more
Rarely do we see a werewolf protagonist, when paired with vampires.
The author does a great job with explaining backgrounds, having two prequels to this book, Stunner and Huntress. Both happen to still be free on Amazon as I write this on May 31st, 2012.
Alexa shows us the complexities of the werewolf world, with a mix of vampires and some steamy scenes!
Her love triangle starts with a bit of a stretch, but the author...more
Conceptually done before, but then again what hasn't been done before in the supernatural genre. It could have been a lot better, but failed to bring the money to the bank in the end.
Not sure if I can put my finger on what was wrong. It seemed a little disjointed at times, which meant it didn't flow evenly. The characters were underdeveloped and that was a shame. Lee has created a strong female and male lead with a lot of potential, so perhaps that is something we will see in the next book.
Some...more
Not sure if I can put my finger on what was wrong. It seemed a little disjointed at times, which meant it didn't flow evenly. The characters were underdeveloped and that was a shame. Lee has created a strong female and male lead with a lot of potential, so perhaps that is something we will see in the next book.
Some...more
I found this book on Amazon as a free read. As most free reads I am skeptical of whether or not it will be good or lack a plot. This is another writer who has slowly changed my views. Not only did it have plot but the feelings that the writer brought up in me were crazy. I felt, lust, hate, anger, love, sadness, and many more emotions.
The story revolves around a werewolf named Alexa who was changed when she was just a little girl who watched her parents die. She survived the change from the bit...more
The story revolves around a werewolf named Alexa who was changed when she was just a little girl who watched her parents die. She survived the change from the bit...more
OOOoooh wow! I LOVE finding new authors that are wonderful! This was a free read and now I'm going hunting for more of her work and will gladly pay for it. This was one damn good read!
Alexa O'Brien is a Werewolf and has an abundance of metaphysical magic. Arys is a Vampire with metaphysical magic that calls to Alexa, and he is attracted to her more and more each time he sees her. They eventually fall into each others arms, co-mingling their magics, each gaining a little of what the other has. Bu...more
Alexa O'Brien is a Werewolf and has an abundance of metaphysical magic. Arys is a Vampire with metaphysical magic that calls to Alexa, and he is attracted to her more and more each time he sees her. They eventually fall into each others arms, co-mingling their magics, each gaining a little of what the other has. Bu...more
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I felt that I was left out of the story quite often, specifically when it came to the magic side of things. Having finished reading this book, I've since found out there are two prequels priced at 99p and it's preferred that you read the prequels before starting the first book.
I couldn't connect with Alexa that well. Although somewhat toned down, she's a typical annoying, mouthy, fiery, "kick-ass" urban fantasy heroine. The story still continued to int...more
I felt that I was left out of the story quite often, specifically when it came to the magic side of things. Having finished reading this book, I've since found out there are two prequels priced at 99p and it's preferred that you read the prequels before starting the first book.
I couldn't connect with Alexa that well. Although somewhat toned down, she's a typical annoying, mouthy, fiery, "kick-ass" urban fantasy heroine. The story still continued to int...more
Alexa O'Brien is a werewolf who has vampire skills and magical abilities not normal to her species. Her job is that of a huntress. She assassinates those who break the rules of justice for the paranormal society and she takes on jobs for jilted lovers. For a while Alexa has avoided any romantic contact with a powerful vampire, Arys Knight as well as any romantic entanglements with one of her pack mates and good friends, Shaz.
Alexa's entire family was wiped out when she was sixteen. She was the...more
Alexa's entire family was wiped out when she was sixteen. She was the...more
I just didn't really enjoy this book. It had enough that I was able to stick with it, but I felt like I was missing a piece of the puzzle through most of it. There were things that were happening (metaphysical powers, were powers, vampire powers) that just didn't flow with the story and should have been better explained early on in the book. It seemed like that stuff was mentioned and I was just expected to know what those powers (and consequently the results of those powers like psi balls) were...more
May 21, 2012
Mara
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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An interesting story that, unfortunately, fell flat for me. And I can't really say why. :O
-It's true there's not much world-building, but given the plot, it wasn't a must as it's a standard "world" in UF. On the other side, some magic needs some explaining.
The monsters are real and not downplayed for the audience. Vampires kills, were too (which is good).
- The heroine is a strong woman who survived tragedy both on the physical and mental "plane".
All of these should have make this book one...more
-It's true there's not much world-building, but given the plot, it wasn't a must as it's a standard "world" in UF. On the other side, some magic needs some explaining.
The monsters are real and not downplayed for the audience. Vampires kills, were too (which is good).
- The heroine is a strong woman who survived tragedy both on the physical and mental "plane".
All of these should have make this book one...more
I felt that this book was a more grown-up version of Twilight. Sure, it has your werewolves and vampires, but they are grittier, dirtier, and more raw. Plus, the heroine is a werewolf instead of a vamp - so, yeah.
Alexa is a young twenty-something who was turned into a werewolf at the tender age of seventeen, when a big, bad wolf ravaged her entire family. She survived the massacre, and became part of the Alpha wolf Raoul's pack. However, the desire to find out who it was who A) turned her, and B...more
Alexa is a young twenty-something who was turned into a werewolf at the tender age of seventeen, when a big, bad wolf ravaged her entire family. She survived the massacre, and became part of the Alpha wolf Raoul's pack. However, the desire to find out who it was who A) turned her, and B...more
I was to sum this book up on one word it would be 'Incredible'. I actually picked this book up for free through Amazon and I am so glad that I did as I will now be following this series.
Written in first person (and a very good first person at that) from Alexa's viewpoint, the reader is able to get up close and personal with her strengths and weaknesses. We get to see her grow and stumble backwards. And I do have to say that I find Lex to be the perfect blend of kick ass and insecurities to be an...more
Written in first person (and a very good first person at that) from Alexa's viewpoint, the reader is able to get up close and personal with her strengths and weaknesses. We get to see her grow and stumble backwards. And I do have to say that I find Lex to be the perfect blend of kick ass and insecurities to be an...more
Alexa ziet haar ouders sterven door toe doen van een weerwolf die haar ook bijt al heeft ze de transformatie doorstaan. Ze is in een weerwolf veranderd en in een roedel opgenomen. Ze wordt onderdrukt door haar alpha Raoul en ze besluit te ontsnappen. Inmiddels heeft ze een baan samen met vriendin Jez en werken bij een bureau voor professionele huur jagers. Arys de vampier in het verhaal loopt al heel wat decennia rond op aarde en komt regelmatig in de bar die Alexa ook vaak bezoekt. Alexa wil on...more
Argh, why did I have to connect with another strong female in a series. I kind of wish I could give this one 3.5 stars. It deserves a little more but not quite four. Honestly I wasn't expecting much since it was a free download. I was kind of surprised. I've become quite attached to Alexa. I'm usually a vampire, fairy kind of fantasy novel person but this one really captured me. A twenty something werewolf with additional supernatural powers in a love triangle with a gorgeous vampire and a sexy...more
Warnings, Spoilers Ahead...
Alexa O'Brien is a werewolf with energy-manipulating abilities who is investigating the murders of her Alpha's lovers. Complications occur when she accidently "bonds" with Arys, a vampire, while trying to pursue a relationship with Shaz, a werewolf.
What I Liked:
The supporting cast - Shaz, Ky, Kale, and Lena are all fun, enjoyable characters.
The mystery of Lilah - Mega-powerful vampire or something else?
What I Didn't Like:
Alexa - I couldn't warm up to her and continued...more
Alexa O'Brien is a werewolf with energy-manipulating abilities who is investigating the murders of her Alpha's lovers. Complications occur when she accidently "bonds" with Arys, a vampire, while trying to pursue a relationship with Shaz, a werewolf.
What I Liked:
The supporting cast - Shaz, Ky, Kale, and Lena are all fun, enjoyable characters.
The mystery of Lilah - Mega-powerful vampire or something else?
What I Didn't Like:
Alexa - I couldn't warm up to her and continued...more
Possible spoilers-that-might-not-mean-anything-or-give-away-everything randomly popping up!
This book was pretty good! I liked Shaz and all, but for some reason I thought she'd end up with the vamp. I guess it was the way she kinda jumped into bed with him? Another thing that irked me just a LITTLE was when she convinced herself it was just for the power after being with him, but then later turns around to say it was about something else when she's with one of her girlfriends, who calls her on it...more
This book was pretty good! I liked Shaz and all, but for some reason I thought she'd end up with the vamp. I guess it was the way she kinda jumped into bed with him? Another thing that irked me just a LITTLE was when she convinced herself it was just for the power after being with him, but then later turns around to say it was about something else when she's with one of her girlfriends, who calls her on it...more
First, I have to say that I would not suggest starting this series without having read the two prequels first. I got them free on Amazon and they were really quick maybe 20ish pages each, but they contain information that will help greatly with this novels and it takes off running from the start and the back information is explained in more detail in the prequels. Each prequel is enjoyable in its own right so it’s not a hardship.
I have to say I was really glad to have found this series as a fre...more
I have to say I was really glad to have found this series as a fre...more
This is a captivating love triangle of intense power and emotion wrapped all into one. As I had said previously in the review for the prequel Stunner; Trina Lee writing style reminds me a lot of The BookWhisperer favorite Jeaniene Frost. She is not afraid of stretching readers to the emotional limit, and no single emotion is left untouched. Alexia is a strong dependable character that readers will adore, and the way trouble seems to follow her will make her adventure all the more entertaining. A...more
(* I had no idea until after finish reading the book that their were two prequels that you had to read first before reading this book, so because I didn't read the prequels I am going to say my experience with the book)
Throughout the book I felt confused( not only because I didn't read the two prequels:)
The main character, Alexa didn't really connect with me at ALL! I mean I love "tough" main characters, but the author tried too hard to portray her as that. She kept cursing in situations that r...more
Throughout the book I felt confused( not only because I didn't read the two prequels:)
The main character, Alexa didn't really connect with me at ALL! I mean I love "tough" main characters, but the author tried too hard to portray her as that. She kept cursing in situations that r...more
It's not very often that I can't complete a book. Unfortunately, this one falls into that category. The story reads like it was written by an amateur who is in desperate need of a better editor. After struggling my way to page 162, I read the following sentences and had to go ahead and call it quits -
"My jaw dropped in horror. In his hand, illuminated by the glove box light, was a spare tampon that I had tossed in there in case of emergency.
"For those not so fresh days, huh Alexa?"
Yep, I was...more
"My jaw dropped in horror. In his hand, illuminated by the glove box light, was a spare tampon that I had tossed in there in case of emergency.
"For those not so fresh days, huh Alexa?"
Yep, I was...more
I'm still reading this book, but I'm struggling with wanting to finish it. Not the worst that I've read, but I'm glad it was free. I think that the main problem was the editing with the material. There is so much to the story that it resembles my child with ADD- so much info given so much of the time with too much storyline all over the place. I'm good with most of the characters, but again there's so much to digest that I can't even think about them too much. The main plot includes: alexa and m...more
Alexa is a werewolf with added metaphysical abilities. She works, basically, as a hitman. She is an Alpha female and a loose cannon. She keeps her feelings hidden to most. She is inexplicably drawn to Arys, a vampire, who also has metaphysical abilities.
Someone is killing Alexa's pack leader's ex-lovers. He needs her help. Alexa really dislikes Raoul.
Alexa, along with the help of her friends, go after whoever is killing Raoul's former lovers. Will they find out who the murderer is?
There is a t...more
Someone is killing Alexa's pack leader's ex-lovers. He needs her help. Alexa really dislikes Raoul.
Alexa, along with the help of her friends, go after whoever is killing Raoul's former lovers. Will they find out who the murderer is?
There is a t...more
Jan 27, 2013
Merissa Sheppard
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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This is a paranormal story about vampires and werewolves that has added bite. The vampires like to go for the kill, even though they don't necessarily have to and the werewolves like to go for a hunt.
There is the usual love triangle but this too has a twist. The love is there on one side, between Alexa (our main female) and Shaz (one main male). However, the third side of the triangle isn't completely about love. More like lust and lust for power. This makes it an interesting read opposed to th...more
There is the usual love triangle but this too has a twist. The love is there on one side, between Alexa (our main female) and Shaz (one main male). However, the third side of the triangle isn't completely about love. More like lust and lust for power. This makes it an interesting read opposed to th...more
Once Bitten is a mix of urban fantasy and paranormal romance with some mystery thrown in for good measure. Yes, there are steamy scenes, but the author works them in with the plot, not as the focus of story. The main character, Alexa, is strong but not bitchy, and she kicks supernatural butt with the best of them. She's drawn to Shaz, a werewolf and a friend who can comfort her own wolf and offer support in her chaotic life. Too bad she can't shake an attraction and the lure of power from Arys,...more
Wasn't too sure about this book as I haven't read anything by this author before. It's not the best written book, but the storyline is believeable.
Alexa is a hunter for rogue werewolfs and works with a team which includes another shifter (Jax) and a vampire (Kale). The team is headed by another vampire. The story is set in a mid size town and whilst the shifters and vampires co-exist with humans, humans don't know about them.
The action starts at the get go and we are introduced to the pack lead...more
Alexa is a hunter for rogue werewolfs and works with a team which includes another shifter (Jax) and a vampire (Kale). The team is headed by another vampire. The story is set in a mid size town and whilst the shifters and vampires co-exist with humans, humans don't know about them.
The action starts at the get go and we are introduced to the pack lead...more
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Review for the book: Once Bitten by: Trina M. Lee
I really enjoyed the book Once Bitten because I like how it deals with vampires, Werewolves and other mythical creatures. I would say that the author did a good job with the writing style because it got me to understand the book more. I thought that the book was a great read. I would recommend this book for High School students because I think it has more depth in it that middle school students really would not understand. Also, some of...more
Review for the book: Once Bitten by: Trina M. Lee
I really enjoyed the book Once Bitten because I like how it deals with vampires, Werewolves and other mythical creatures. I would say that the author did a good job with the writing style because it got me to understand the book more. I thought that the book was a great read. I would recommend this book for High School students because I think it has more depth in it that middle school students really would not understand. Also, some of...more
This incredible book should come with a different kind of Warning lable with it . HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!!! I was NOSE TO SCREEN from the begining to end and craving MORE .
Alexa has grown and matured into a wolf that is finally finding what and where she should be and lucky girl to have to suffer while being drawn to a SEXY , Wolf (Shaz) and the EROTICLY SEXY Vampire Arys . What a surprise when more and more of her hidden energies are exposed and enhanced from ONE night of temptation . Was better the...more
Alexa has grown and matured into a wolf that is finally finding what and where she should be and lucky girl to have to suffer while being drawn to a SEXY , Wolf (Shaz) and the EROTICLY SEXY Vampire Arys . What a surprise when more and more of her hidden energies are exposed and enhanced from ONE night of temptation . Was better the...more
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Trina M. Lee writes paranormal fiction that is dark, gritty and violent with a twist of romance, eroticism and horror. She has been immersed in the thrilling world of vampires and werewolves since childhood. She has dabbled in erotic romance as well.
Trina lives in Alberta, Canada with her fiancé, daughter and three cats. She loves to hear from readers via email or Twitter.
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Trina lives in Alberta, Canada with her fiancé, daughter and three cats. She loves to hear from readers via email or Twitter.
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Feb 24, 2013 10:05pm
Nice! Its become one of my fav PNR/UF series.
Feb 24, 2013 10:50pm