November 20, 2011 Once Bitten
Product Description
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 losing the very person who holds her heart, Shaz Richardson.
When her former lover and Alpha pack member Raoul is framed for murder, he comes to her for help and Alexa is forced to face past emotions and betrayals that were never laid to rest. As the murders continue she is torn between past hurts and present loves. Amidst the rush of … More >>
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peaceloveandpat
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Alexa is a werewolf, an assassin and has a very complicated love life (or lack of).
Alexa was bitten when she was 16. She was the only survivor of that fateful werewolf attack. She then met Raoul and became her pack leader and former lover. When she moved out of his property she met Veryl and took the job of eliminating werewolves and vampires alike for heinous crimes.
The characters: The vampires in this book actually drinks blood and kills their victims without any guilt nor whining. The werewolves need strenth replenishing by eating meat. Arys seems to be a pretty cool vampire. Sexy and dangerous and that power, he is certainly unique (and perfect fro Alexa?). I immidiately labeled Shaz as lame, I might be biased because I prefer vampires more than werewolves, but really if you are to take a liking with an assassin you shouldn’t be just a bartender, he should be in the action. As far as Alexa is concern, I don’t understand why she’s still putting up with Raoul’s b.s and why does she always needs to expalin herself to people. Her personality is confusing and sometimes irritating.
The plot: There is so many things that is happening in this book. First Raoul is being framed (supposedly) by killing her former lovers. Is he not killing killing them? If not him, thnn who? and why? Then Arys and Alexa finally gave in to the lust and had a mind blowing sex that short circuited his whole house as both of their powers merge. The aftermath was not too pretty their intercourse was beyond physical and is causing a problem. Then there was an issue of Arys ex-fiance wanting him exterminated. I feel for Alexa this two men are such pain. At the middle of the book, I changed my mind about Shaz, I am actually glad that he’s just his glorious self and is always there for Alexa. Then there is the mysterious witch and part demon Lilah. What’s her stroy? The plot on this book kept me guessing and the pace a little slow but once you get to that turning point. It is unputdownable until you get your answers..
Dark, edgy and suspenseful. These are definitely not you high school supernaturals. Book two please…
Rating: 3 / 5
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M. Davis
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Trina M. Lee has written a tough, fast-paced urban fantasy that kicks off a series about Alexa O’Brien, vampire hunter.
In Once Bitten, Alexa embraces her wolf, learns the secret of her sire, and struggles with her attraction to vampire, Arys Knight.
The writing is powerful, thrumming with movement. Ms. Lee handles the love scenes delicately while the fight action is so graphic it leaves you breathless and checking yourself for bruises.
Author Trina M. Lee has earned a fan in me. I’ll be standing in line to buy the next book in the series.
Rating: 5 / 5
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C. Payne
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Once Bitten by Trina M. Lee isn’t for the vegetarian vampire lovers. These guys are the real deal. Start with a shape shifting kick-butt heroine, add to it a rousing mystery, some spicy energy exchanges, and tender love scenes, and you’ve got yourself a winner. This is book one, and I can’t wait for book two.
Rating: 5 / 5