'On the Prowl' in the 'Alpha & Omega' series by Patricia Briggs is a collection of four novellas in the urban fantasy genre, each told from the point of view of a female protagonist. The book includes stories that delve into the world of werewolves, shapeshifters, and other supernatural beings. The writing style varies across the stories, with some focusing on character development and relationship dynamics, while others contain explicit scenes and focus more on sexual encounters. The book provides insight into the characters' backstories, relationships, and how they navigate the challenges within their respective worlds.
The book features stories that intertwine elements of romance, fantasy, and the supernatural. Readers can expect to encounter strong female leads, intricate world-building, and engaging plotlines that explore themes of love, loyalty, and self-discovery. The narratives range from heartwarming tales of love and acceptance to more explicit and intense scenes, catering to a wide range of reader preferences within the urban fantasy genre.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of abuse and violence, particularly against Anna, which may be distressing for some readers.
Has Romance?
The story features a significant romantic element, particularly between Anna and Charles as they navigate their relationship amid external dangers.
From The Publisher:
Four stories of inhuman passions from four of the hottest authors in paranormal romance…
"Alpha and Omega" by Patricia Briggs
The werewolf Anna finds a new sense of self when the son of the werewolf king comes to town to quell unrest in the Chicago pack-and inspires a power in Anna she's never felt before.
"Inhuman" by Eileen Wilks
Andie has a secret gift of sensing thoughts and desires. What she senses in her neighbor Nathan could be dangerous. Because he has a secret gift too, and it's about to be let loose…
"Buying Trouble" by Karen Chance
A Lord of the Fey crosses paths with a fiery red-headed mage named Claire in a New York auction house. But in this strange underground society, the rarity up for sale is Claire herself.
"Mona Lisa Betwining" by Sunny
Among the children of the moon, Milady is of mixed blood-part Monère, part human, and destined to be alone. Until she meets a man who could be her salvation-or her downfall.
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[book:Alpha & Omega|5393637] by Patricia Briggs (✮✮✮✮✮ 11/28/2009)
Alpha & Omega #0.5
The werewolf Anna finds a new sense of self when the son of the werewolf king comes to town to quell unrest in the Chicago pack- and inspires a power in Anna that she's never felt before.
[book:Inhuman|15991484] by Eileen Wilks (✮✮✮✮☆ 3/29/2016)
World of the Lupi #3.5
Kai has a secret gift of sensing thoughts and desires. What she senses in her neighbor Nathan could be dangerous. Because he has a secret gift, too, and it's about to be let loose.
[book:Buying Trouble|5957496] by Karen Chance (✮✮✮✮☆ 11/28/2009)
Dorina Basarab #1.1
In a New York auction house, a Lord of the Fey crosses paths with a fiery redheaded mage named Claire. But in this strange underground society, the rarity up for sale is Claire herself.
Mona Lisa Betwining by Sunny (✮✮✮☆☆ 11/28/2009)
Monere: Children of the Moon
Among the children of the moon, Mona Lisa is of Mixed Blood- part Monere, part human, and destined to be alone. Then she meets a man who could be her salvation- or her downfall.
Alpha & Omega #0.5 - A must-read for this series, as the first book doesn't make a lot of sense without this intro, which is a ... weird choice. Nevertheless, a good read.
World of the Lupi #3.5 - I read this after reading Lupi #4, and it was great to fill in Kai and Nathan's stories, as they were sort of... main characters that popped up out of nowhere. But this is a great short story, well worth a read.
I picked this up for Patricia Briggs' prequel to the Alpha & Omega series. Most of the paranormal romance genre is based on the following conflict: supernatural alpha male meets less powerful woman, decides she is his mate, sweeps her off her feet. The woman usually influences events by playing on the man's feelings for her. Briggs turns this dynamic on its side by making Anna an Omega wolf, neither dominant nor submissive but with the ability to calm dominant werewolves. While it's interesting that Briggs has both acknowledged and found a way to subvert the dominant-submissive binary, she doesn't have a lot of room to explore it in this short story. I expect more character development from Briggs; maybe she tried to do too much with too little space. That said, I will read the rest of the books in the series.
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On the Prowl?
About the Author:
Patricia Briggs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series and the Alpha and Omega novels.
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