vamps-n-stuff - , reviewed Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble (Jolie Wilkins, Bk 1) on + 93 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Dont let the cheesy cover turn you off. I expected a fluffy little corny, cozy, romance but this book was great! It reminded me of a combination of Sookie Stackhouse & Anita Blake. Humorous w/o being corny, and not as dark as Anita Blake. Full of Otherworldly creatures, romance, suspense & surprises. I immediately read the 2nd book in the series & it was just as good. Cant wait to read the next one!! Much more substantial than just fluff.
Karen (liebe4christus) reviewed Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble (Jolie Wilkins, Bk 1) on + 82 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is an EXCELLENT book and series. I was up for about 36 hours because I could not stop reading books 1-3. I love it that the heroine is not a floozy and actually has morals and ethics. She is pursued by two different me, but never really betrays anyone, but there is a lot of angst between her and these men. I can relate to her and it makes the reading experience exciting. Take a chance on this one.... you won't regret it! You can get this book for free right now on Amazon for Kindle. 7/8/2012
Brandi D. (BrandiAnn) reviewed Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble (Jolie Wilkins, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book was great! It was everything I hoped for with the cheeky cartoon cover and more. There was a lot more than just bubblegum paranormal romance to it though. I expected it to be a cute and fun read, but then the author threw in twists and suspense and a good amount of heat and anticipation too.
I have read a lot of authors lately that switch to different character perspective, but this one sticks strictly to the heroines perspective. It reads like a diary of a good friend telling you and enthralling story. The story had a lot of jumps in time between the chapters, but it in no way took away from the story.
I loved the characters in this book. The heroine in this story is Jolie. She is extremely relatable with her insecurities. She is just the right mix of insecure and sassy quirkiness and I loved watching her grow through this story. I really enjoyed the relationship between her and her best friend too. They balance each other out well in the story.
I adored the dreamy hero Rand. The whole broody man that shouldn't fall for the heroine, but he just cant help himself. Reading about the developing relationship makes you feel like your actually in the midst of the relationship and going through the initial flirtation and the getting to know each other and then on to the sexual tension and there is plenty on that.
There are several other characters and Miss Mallory does a wonderful job introducing them as well there is a bitchy evil witch , a sexy hunk vamp, a super hot werewolf and a few others that round out this book and make it a great introduction to the series. Overall this was a great book. Ill be keeping up with this series for sure.
I have read a lot of authors lately that switch to different character perspective, but this one sticks strictly to the heroines perspective. It reads like a diary of a good friend telling you and enthralling story. The story had a lot of jumps in time between the chapters, but it in no way took away from the story.
I loved the characters in this book. The heroine in this story is Jolie. She is extremely relatable with her insecurities. She is just the right mix of insecure and sassy quirkiness and I loved watching her grow through this story. I really enjoyed the relationship between her and her best friend too. They balance each other out well in the story.
I adored the dreamy hero Rand. The whole broody man that shouldn't fall for the heroine, but he just cant help himself. Reading about the developing relationship makes you feel like your actually in the midst of the relationship and going through the initial flirtation and the getting to know each other and then on to the sexual tension and there is plenty on that.
There are several other characters and Miss Mallory does a wonderful job introducing them as well there is a bitchy evil witch , a sexy hunk vamp, a super hot werewolf and a few others that round out this book and make it a great introduction to the series. Overall this was a great book. Ill be keeping up with this series for sure.
Sherri B. (sharalsbooks) reviewed Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble (Jolie Wilkins, Bk 1) on + 259 more book reviews
Upon receiving my Nook over a year ago, my initial thought was how much space I would free up by eliminating all of the paper bound books with an e-book version. As all good intentions go, it sounded like a legitimate plan but has never transpired. Instead, I find myself browsing Barnes & Noble frequently and my librarys digital catalog often for books to acquire and the pattern I am seeing with this plan is that many of these books are books I dont already own in paper format and, more often than not, are written by new to me authors. Such is the case with the first book in the Jolie Wilkins series, Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble by H.P. Mallory. Of course, I couldnt just limit myself to this book. When I saw the first book for another series by this author, I had to acquire that one too.
Honestly, folks, this whole Nook business isnt helping me manage my reading in the slightest. Putting a Nook in my hands seems to have the same effect as putting crack in the hands of a drug addict. Im going to use it and probably dig myself deeper into this pit of Mount TBR. Im thinking an intervention with Dr. Phil is required next. While I am waiting for Dr. Phil to swoop down and give me my dose of reality, I may as well share my thoughts and impressions of Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble.
If I were being 100% honest here and I believe honesty is the best policy with any undertaking, anytime you have paranormal creatures with British accents, you have my undivided attention. Doesnt matter what kind of paranormal creatures we are dealing with, either. Warlocks and Vampires with English accentscount me in. Kilt wearing Fairies with Scottish accentsI am so there. Theres even a pervert ghost who enjoys watching our heroine disrobe.
Our heroine, Jolie, doesnt know shes a witch when this story begins. Shes a psychic who has no idea what the extent of her powers really are. She is hired by a warlock to assist him in solving a mystery involving the death of his client and when she inadvertently resurrects the ghost, the rest of the underworlds focus and attention is riveted on Jolie and not in a good way. Jolie is thrust into this paranormal existence and is uprooted to England to live with the warlock (such a hardshipI wish I had her problems) and begin learning to use her powers. Jolies abilities have brought down some very unwanted attention by some of the less scrupulous members of the paranormal community who want to use her powers for their personal gain.
Overall, I liked Jolie but I did find myself getting bored pretty quickly with how fickle she comes across. I get that the male members of the paranormal world arent your normal run of the mill men. They exude a lot of pheromones, for lack of a better description, and they have no trouble acquiring female company. Jolie is attracted sexually to practically all of them and the feelings of desire are reciprocated as well. Unfortunately, the one she really wants holds her at arms length. Sadly that relationship is not resolved by the end of this book, so readers will have to tune in to the rest of the series to find out if Jolie and Rand end up together.
Overall, a decent start to a series with a lot of loose ends that hopefully get tied up as the series moves along. The kilt wearing Fairies with Scottish accents have captured my interest so I will be checking out the next book to see what transpires next.
Honestly, folks, this whole Nook business isnt helping me manage my reading in the slightest. Putting a Nook in my hands seems to have the same effect as putting crack in the hands of a drug addict. Im going to use it and probably dig myself deeper into this pit of Mount TBR. Im thinking an intervention with Dr. Phil is required next. While I am waiting for Dr. Phil to swoop down and give me my dose of reality, I may as well share my thoughts and impressions of Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble.
If I were being 100% honest here and I believe honesty is the best policy with any undertaking, anytime you have paranormal creatures with British accents, you have my undivided attention. Doesnt matter what kind of paranormal creatures we are dealing with, either. Warlocks and Vampires with English accentscount me in. Kilt wearing Fairies with Scottish accentsI am so there. Theres even a pervert ghost who enjoys watching our heroine disrobe.
Our heroine, Jolie, doesnt know shes a witch when this story begins. Shes a psychic who has no idea what the extent of her powers really are. She is hired by a warlock to assist him in solving a mystery involving the death of his client and when she inadvertently resurrects the ghost, the rest of the underworlds focus and attention is riveted on Jolie and not in a good way. Jolie is thrust into this paranormal existence and is uprooted to England to live with the warlock (such a hardshipI wish I had her problems) and begin learning to use her powers. Jolies abilities have brought down some very unwanted attention by some of the less scrupulous members of the paranormal community who want to use her powers for their personal gain.
Overall, I liked Jolie but I did find myself getting bored pretty quickly with how fickle she comes across. I get that the male members of the paranormal world arent your normal run of the mill men. They exude a lot of pheromones, for lack of a better description, and they have no trouble acquiring female company. Jolie is attracted sexually to practically all of them and the feelings of desire are reciprocated as well. Unfortunately, the one she really wants holds her at arms length. Sadly that relationship is not resolved by the end of this book, so readers will have to tune in to the rest of the series to find out if Jolie and Rand end up together.
Overall, a decent start to a series with a lot of loose ends that hopefully get tied up as the series moves along. The kilt wearing Fairies with Scottish accents have captured my interest so I will be checking out the next book to see what transpires next.
After reading the first in the Dulcie O'Neill series (written by the same author) I thought this series would also be a fun read. I was very wrong, save your money and time and read something else. The main character Jolie was unlikeable, and had the mannerisms and personality of an awkward teenager versus a 28 year old woman. The other characters aren't anything to rave over either. If you haven't read the Dulcie O'Neill series by H.P. Mallory do yourself a favor and read that series instead.
A self-deprecating witch with the unique ability to reanimate the dead. A dangerously handsome warlock torn between being her boss and her would-be lover. A six hundred year old English vampire with his own agenda; one that includes an appetite for witches. The Underworld in a state of chaos. Let the games begin. Life isn't bad for psychic Jolie Wilkins. True, she doesn't have a love life to speak of, but she has a cute house in the suburbs of Los Angeles, a cat and a quirky best friend. Enter Rand Balfour, a sinfully attractive warlock who insists she's a witch and who just might turn her life upside down. Rand hires her to help him solve a mystery regarding the death of his client who also happens to be a ghost. Jolie not only uncovers the cause of the ghost's demise but, in the process, she brings him back to life! Word of Jolie's incredible ability to bring back the dead spreads like wildfire, putting her at the top of the Underworld's most wanted list. Consequently, she finds herself at the center of a custody battle between a villainous witch, a dangerous but oh-so-sexy vampire, and her warlock boss, Rand.
