Review: Great Hexpectations by H.P. Mallory

Great Hexpectations by H.P. Mallory

Dulcie O'Neil #3

Series: Dulcie O'Neil

Dulcie O'Neil #2

A Tale Of Two Goblins

Dulcie O'Neil #1

To Kill a Warlock

Genre: Mystery, Paranormal, Romance

Released: 31 October 2011 

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A misunderstanding turned deadly.

A fairy in law enforcement who won't stop until the truth is uncovered.

A vampire who seems to be her ally but appearances can be deceiving.

And a partner who would put his own life on the line to defend hers.

Dulcie O'Neil knows she's at fault for failing to arrest a wanted criminal but when her partner gets pinned for the crime, she'll stop at nothing to ensure his innocence.

What Dulcie isn't planning on is a trip to the infamous Netherworld where chaos rules.

Between battling the affections of a mysterious vampire, protecting herself from monsters and ensuring the innocence of the one man who would die for her, Dulcie's trip to the Netherworld isn't sunshine and strawberry daiquiris.

My Thoughts

I am a big fan H.P. Mallory's writing. I loved her Jolie Wilkins series, I loved the first two books of Dulcie O'Neil as well. I have been eagerly waiting for the third book Great Hexpectations. I really had high hopes for this one. However reading this book I felt oddly connected and sometimes very disconnected with the story. So I have kind of mixed feelings towards it.

I love Dulcie because she is such a kickass heroine but I didn't see any of the things I loved about her return in this book. She grew a pair of wings and I just kind of went blank for awhile. I knew she was a fairy but but ... wings!! She is a fairy so that was unavoidable I guess *sigh* I just missed the Dulcie I grew to love. She did return slightly at the end.

Some things about Knight clears up in this book, which is a relief. Knight's character is pretty much the same. Tall, sexy loki from Nethworld and obsessed with Dulcie. Bram plays a bit bigger part than he did in the other books. Even though this book solved a lot of mystery about Knight it left many more about Bram.

Overall not too bad, just didn't meet my expectations. I would recommend this to the readers who are following Dulcie O'Neil series by H.P. Mallory. Great Hexeptions gave me the closer I was looking for. 

 

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My Book Boyfriend: Knightly Vander

 

My first post with book boyfriend meme. Ahem... I'll try n stay in control with pictures spamming *shifty eyes*

Let me introduce you to my book boyfriend. He is a Loki, he works as a Relations Officer for ANC, Knightly Vander from Dulcie O'Neil series by H.P Mallory.

He is immune to fairy powers. His eyes glows when he is angry. With his strong jaw, piercing blue eyes and Roman nose, most women would imagine him to be Hade's gift to the female sex, according to Dulcie. And I absolutely agree.

Knightly Vander Age: 30 ish Height: 6'4" Eyes: Blue Hair: Black Species: Loki

“Don’t look at me like that,” I started and dropped my attention to my shaking hands. I wasn’t sure if I was shaking from left-over adrenalin or due to the fact that Knight was staring at me so blatantly. I could feel myself shrinking underneath his gaze and didn’t like the feeling so I forced myself to meet his stare. “Why?” he insisted, finally taking a sip of his coffee. His eyes never left mine. “Because it makes me uncomfortable.” “Why?” Ergh, the “fun” was about to start. “Can’t you just accept the fact that I forced myself out of bed at two a.m. to come and save your ass? Nothing is ever easy with you.” “Can’t you accept the fact that I want nothing more than to feel you writhing underneath me?” Knight asked with a wicked smile, and I felt my stomach disintegrate. “Nothing is ever easy with you.”

“What is Bram to you?” Knight whispered, and I could feel hardness emanating between his legs and brushing against my thigh. I didn’t drop my gaze but glared at him full bore. “He’s my lover,” I lied. Knight laughed but it was an ugly sound. He grabbed the back of my neck, holding me immobile and returned my glare. “Liar.” I narrowed my eyes. “Let go of me.” “Tell me Bram is not your lover.” “Why, are you jealous?” I asked. “Yes,” he growled, and his eyes warned me not to play with him, not to incite him when he was this close to the edge.

In my first addition to MBB, Henry Cavill played the role of Knigtly Vander.

REVIEW: A Tale Of Two Goblins by H.P. Mallory

 A Tale Of Two Goblins by H.P. Mallory

Series: Dulcie O'Neil #2

Genre: Mystery, Paranormal, Romance

Released: March 21st 2011

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Book Synopses from goodreads

A Dreamstalker— a creature that stalks and kills its victims in sleep.
A fairy in law enforcement determined to stop him.
A potions smuggler who possesses something she wants.
A vampire with his own agenda.
And a partner who couldn’t possibly be sexier or more frustrating.

Dulcie O’Neil is a fairy working in law enforcement for the Netherworld.
When Knight Vander approaches her with a case regarding comatose victims, she agrees to help him, imagining the most difficult part will be combatting her attraction to him.

But, what Dulcie isn’t betting on is the fact that the case becomes personal when she learns all the victims are somehow linked to her.

When her best friend falls victim to the Dreamstalker, Dulcie must do everything in her power to ensure her friend’s survival, including associating with criminals and accepting the fact that desperate times do definitely call for desperate measures.

My Thoughts

Five Stars hands down.

I am not so keen on the idea of fairy and all. But in case of H.P. Mallory's fairies I make an exception and I am glad that I did. Dulcie O'Niel is definitely one badass fairy. I am surprised at just how much I loved reading this book.

In the second series of Dulcie O'Niel, Dulcie has to find the person who is putting everyone she cares about to sleep. She is next and the key to not to let her mind wonder off is to not sleep. 

Dulcie does some stuff she wouldn't in her right mind will do. Brings out more reckless side of her, and lets face it when there are lives are at stake, you will do almost anything to save them. Dulcie also realizes her feeling towards are Knight is extremely strong which ended the book in a bright mood. 

Overall a really good book. If you are a fan of urban fantasy and Henry Cavill, this is a MUST read.

I just couldn't resist

To Kill a Warlock

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REVIEW: To Kill a Warlock by H.P. Mallory

 To Kill a Warlock by H.P. Mallory

Series: Dulcie O'Neil #1

Genre: Mystery, Paranormal

Released: July 1st 2010

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Book Synopsis from goodreads

The murder of a dark arts warlock. A shape-shifting, ravenous creature on the loose. A devilishly handsome stranger sent to investigate. Sometimes working law enforcement for the Netherworld is a real bitch. 

My Thoughts

First thought about the book - absolutely LOVED it. 

H.P. Mallory is becoming one of my favorite author through her writing. After finishing her both books of Jolie Wilkins series, I am still eager to get the third one in my hand however I am a greedy person so I grabbed the next best thing, To Kill a Warlock. This series is a lot like the Jolie Wilkins series's paranormal world. Dulcie O'Neil is a fairy regulator who is working undercover with a Loki to find the criminals who brought back a creature from the other world. 

Dulcie (I am not sure how it's pronounced though) is a fairy and part-time novel writer. Hot hunky men finds her very attractive and she finds a way to only have them as the fantasy hero of her books or sometimes her dreams.

The book doesn't have any cliff-hangers at the end, which it A+ for me. Dulcie returns in the second book A Tale of Two Goblins. And yes I am getting started on that as soon as I finish this review :')

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