Tag: Hunting Ground

Title: Hunting Ground
Author: Patricia Briggs
Book in the Series: Book 2 in the Alpha and Omega Series
Page Number: 218 (foreplay starts on 217)
Scale Of Realistic Detail: 4. So the one actual bang in this book isn’t super detailed but the foreplay and aftercare described in other sections are specifically when it comes to healthy depictions of working through intimacy issues when one partner has been sexually abused. I will personally vouch for page 235-237 being good practice for breaking through triggers (although I tend not to describe things in wolf terms).
Is Anyone Involved A Virgin?: Nope.
Is Anyone Involved A Magical Creature?: Both partners are werewolves
Is It Consensual: Yes, in a very good way.
Is It A Plot Device: No. It’s important to character building and the overall theme of growing with your partner to become stronger but not necessarily plot essential. The book would be lesser for it though since it does give the characters a chance to grow closer and talk about questionable parts of their relationship.
Kinks Involved: Biting, submission, self restraint, Women in control
Bangs Per Book: 1 confirmed
Did You Feel Dirty For Reading This?: No, even through this book gave more detail to the sexual lives of the characters it didn’t feel dirty at all. I think it’s because the sex between them is used as a medium for growth, healing, and character development instead of “hey look at this isn’t it hot”. This book is much like the first in that the plot is interesting but the true story is how these two characters grow and help each other. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who has been through sexual abuse, it can be triggering in some places but, the aftercare described and the amount of attention given to the needs and triggers of the main character can be very cathartic.