Huntress

Alexa O'Brien, Huntress #0.5

by Trina M. Lee

A prequel short story from the urban fantasy Alexa O'Brien Huntress series. Followed by the short story, Stunner. 

A brief look at Alexa O'Brien before meeting the one man who would change her life forever. A werewolf with an unusual power, Alexa discovers that love may just be her greatest enemy yet.


Short 5000 words
Plus Chapter One from Huntress Book Once Bitten

Genres: Paranormal, Vampires, Fantasy, Werewolves, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Romance

23 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 20, 2011

About the author

I am the author of the Alexa O’Brien Huntress and the Rebel Heart series. I write urban fantasy that is dark and gritty with a twist of romance and horror but which is ultimately about people in dark places discovering who they are and what they’re made of.

I’ve been writing since the age of 9 when I had a Christmas themed short story published in the local town paper. A lover of rock music, vampires and muscle cars, I’m a dreamer who always secretly wanted to be a rockstar.

I love to hear from readers so don’t hesitate to drop me a line.

Reviews

[Ronda · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting start to what I'm hoping is going to be a great series.

[Thenia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short introduction to Alexa O'Brien, a troubled young werewolf that realizes she needs to make some changes in her life.

[Janie Reyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good bool

[Netta · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not enough for a introduction to Alexa's past. Its just her wallowing in self pity. It went nowhere.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

a nice short story showing Alexa's formative relationship with Raoul and her friendship with Shaz...

[Marsha · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Huntress" is the prequel to "Once Bitten," Book one in the Alexa O'Brien series. I read Once Bitten last month and I'm trying to determine whether or continue on with the series. Huntress provides insight into Alexa's relationship with her Alpha, Raoul who is also her lover. He is a man whore and treats her abominably. All the while her good friend and pack mate, Shaz stands dutifuly by her side through thick or thin.

Raoul might have rescued Alexa when her family was slaughtered by vampires; however, his lifestyle is beginning to make her hate him. She must decide whether or not she can continue to be with him, realizing he will never change and if she does stay, what will it do to her self-esteem. Although this read was very short, it was full of lust, action and emotional baggage. After reading this, I wonder how Alexa fell for Arys Knight the vampire when she had Shaz. I think I will pass on the other books in the series since I really do not like love triangles.

[Vannessa · Rating 2 out of 5]

For a quick five minute read this book was ok. It told the background story of Alexa O'Brien, who was attacked and turned into a werewolf and consequently rescued by Raoul, the alpha of her pack. In the werewolf books I've previously read Alpha wolves fall into two categories - either they are searching for their soul mate and no other woman will do, or they are complete shitheads and sleep with every submissive wolf in the pack, treating them like dirt along the way. Well guess which one Raoul is?! He's certainly not looking for his soulmate that's for sure and Alexa finds it hard to deal with the fact that he's sleeping with other women when she thinks she's in love with him.

This book also shared some of her powers. Apparently she had these powers before being turned. Maybe more about these will be revealed in the main book.

I will possibly continue with this series as I have some of the other freebie ones on my Kindle, but this one was kind of blah for me!

[Sadie Forsythe · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5
Ok, a small part of me whats to ask, "seriously, what the hell was that?" It's not that it was an uninteresting short story or that the writing wasn't good. It's just that it suddenly and very abruptly ends. Even a short story needs a beginning, middle, and end. Doesn't it? Having just finished Once Bitten it was nice to see the incident with Alexas and Kale that was referenced in the book and the sex scene was steamy. That's all good. But I couldn't tell you what the plot was. There didn't seem to be one. It just felt like four random events in the life of Alexas O'Brian.

[Annette Paoletti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actually this book was Huntress by Alexa O'Brien, but it wouldn't let me enter that.
This book is about Alexa, a werewolf, and her were and vampire friends. She is in love with Shaz, another were, but is bonded to Aries, a vampire. Her and Aries share a deep bond of feeling and seeing one anothers pasts, and they can feed off each others energies that only makes their powers stronger. Together they fight other were, vamps, and humans. In the end, Aries finds out who slaughtered her real family and turned her were. Something that changes her life, and fills her with a hate that can't be quenched.
Not anything too exciting, but wasn't too hard to get through. I have three more books in the series, but am not rushing to get to next one.

[Kim Chappell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book needs to be read before Once Bitten it has a lot of details in it thats clarify some things that are confusing and missing out of that book. It is a quick read, but full of sex and excitement. Loved the short story!

It told what happened to Alexa and about her powers before she meet Arys. What her relationship was with Roul and what she struggled with when she was first turned and dealing with being in love with Roul but only being he bedmate. What her job consist of and who she works with and what their powers are. Details you need to know.

[chucklesthescot · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alexa is a pack wolf who was in a relationship with Alpha wolf Raoul. She struggles watching him sleep around the pack and his brutal control of her makes her want to leave. We also see that she spends her time hunting werewolves who break the law and vampires with her friend. This is a nice introduction to the history between Alexa and Raoul, showing why she is so unhappy. It was a promising story which made me get the follow up short story.

My one issue...if Alexa is Alpha female in the pack, why did she let his new partner Belle talk down to her and not bitch slap her ass?

[Kym · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice little introduction into the life of Alexa. I see this as a way to shape her relationships with her closest friends and enemies. This short story is basically telling us that this is how i started, this is where i am now, this is what has impacted my life, and this is why i have grown. Leaves no room for questions once you actually start the first full novel.

[Marizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very short, but entertaining. My only gripe is that the beginning and end are ill-defined. Otherwise, an enjoyable short story.

This title, as well as "Stunner" and "Once Bitten" were all free titles available via the Kindle.

[Midnight Sapp · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alexa O'brien huntress

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice quick and easy short read. Am intrigued enough to look for the remainder of the series

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 short, quick to the point and entertaining. Im intruiged enough to see where this is going.

[Johanna Schonberger · Rating 4 out of 5]

I downloaded this short story for free, it is one of two prequals to Once Bitten. It was really goodd, a good start to the first book. I cant wait to read Once Bitten.

[Laura Carson]

Nook freebie

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short story introducing Alexa, a werewolf with the power of a vampire.

[Missyb · Rating 3 out of 5]

it's okay, but is so short you really don't get an idea of the series. It's more a chapter then anything. It's not a cliff hanger type short story, but just a scene.

[MsBDiamondDiva1 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great start for this series! Alexa seems likes she is willing grow and learn from her mistakes. I look forward to reading the rest of this series.

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

You see why Raoul deserves everything that comes to him and the reasons why, despite her feelings, Alexa feels obligated to help the sorry bastard

[Kayla · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book just wasn't for me.

[Carrie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Got as an ebook freebie. What an ass. Is there any decent guy in this universe?

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick fun read. I can't wait for the next one

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is a great book to read

[Rhonda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting teaser to the series.

[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

I love how Alexa is torn between loving and hating Raul. How she fights with Kale

[Toni ~married to a hunk~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great and short prequel.