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A Tale of Two Goblins (Dulcie O'Neil #2)
by
H.P. Mallory (Goodreads Author)
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 t...more
But, what Dulcie isn’t betting on is the fact that the case becomes personal when she learns all the victims are somehow linked t...more
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March 21st 2011
by HP Mallory
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Apr 24, 2011
Crystal ♥ RBtWBC
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A Tale of Two Goblins was a delightful surprise and a great read!
The spunky, independent fairy is back and better then ever.
There is a Dreamstalker going after people that are connected to Dulcie, causing them to drop into a coma and eventually die, but when Dulcie’s best friend Sam falls victim the stakes are raised even higher. Teaming up with the sexy Knight once again it’s a race against time while things start to heat up in other matters, and not just because he is a Loki.
The first half of...more
The spunky, independent fairy is back and better then ever.
There is a Dreamstalker going after people that are connected to Dulcie, causing them to drop into a coma and eventually die, but when Dulcie’s best friend Sam falls victim the stakes are raised even higher. Teaming up with the sexy Knight once again it’s a race against time while things start to heat up in other matters, and not just because he is a Loki.
The first half of...more
ugh.. can this story line get even more frustrating:) Would they just do it and all these men around her how can a girl get so lucky..
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Quick Take: Dulcie does it again! This installment delivered on every promise made by its predecessor; it was above all fun, engaging, and charming.
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I was so excited to pick up and read the second book in the Dulcie O'Neil series by H.P. Mallory, having enjoyed the first one so much. As with book one, the cast is the big draw. Technically, there aren't that many figures to keep track of--which is fine by me. It means more face time for the fab five (Dulcie, Knight, Trey, Sam, and Dia). ^_^...more
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I was so excited to pick up and read the second book in the Dulcie O'Neil series by H.P. Mallory, having enjoyed the first one so much. As with book one, the cast is the big draw. Technically, there aren't that many figures to keep track of--which is fine by me. It means more face time for the fab five (Dulcie, Knight, Trey, Sam, and Dia). ^_^...more
Jun 20, 2011
Heather Book Savvy Babe
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5 of 5 stars
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The Dulcie O’Neil series has quickly won me over. I love the fun, light-hearted feel to the books. Yes, the characters face dark creatures, and fight bad guys, but there is plenty of humor and all-around great entertainment. The main characters are back in action, from Dulcie, Knight, Bram, even Quillan. I did miss Sam a bit, though, as she spent most of the book a victim of the Dreamstalker. However, Dulcie faced the villains head-on and went to deep, dark depths out of loyalty for her friend....more
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Just when you think her books can't possibly get any better...H.P. Mallory proves you wrong!
A Tale of Two Goblins has an extra pinch of fairy dust that makes it that more special than the first book! There's more action, mystery and romance, along with the side-splitting humor that is H.P. Mallory's trademark. If you're a lover of the paranormal and want a lighter and fun read without stepping away from the genre, look no further and definitely check out this series!
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A Tale of Two Goblins has an extra pinch of fairy dust that makes it that more special than the first book! There's more action, mystery and romance, along with the side-splitting humor that is H.P. Mallory's trademark. If you're a lover of the paranormal and want a lighter and fun read without stepping away from the genre, look no further and definitely check out this series!
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I must say that the covers of these books are fantastic as is the protagonist, smart and beautiful, a woman who can do magic but prefers to rely on itself and on the strength of his will and his ability to defend and investigate. Dulcie wants to be a writer and also writes a book about pirates, but I'll have to pull the mouth because paranormal romance, you do not find that ironic? But the thing I like is the story, but interesting, exciting, being actively involved from the first page and then...more
Oct 07, 2011
WildAboutBones
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This is the second in Mallory's Dulcie O'Neil series with vampires, werewolves, goblins, loki, witches, fairies, elves populating the streets of Splendor, CA along with the humans and a new threat causing people from Dulcie's past and present to fall into a coma for days before dying.
The chemistry between Dulcie and the three males who want her is off the charts. Bram, Knight, Sam, Trey are back helping Dulcie with this latest case. Quill even makes an appearance.
Bram is celebrating his 300th bi...more
The chemistry between Dulcie and the three males who want her is off the charts. Bram, Knight, Sam, Trey are back helping Dulcie with this latest case. Quill even makes an appearance.
Bram is celebrating his 300th bi...more
May 25, 2011
Christie
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4 of 5 stars
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SPOILERS for To Kill A Warlock (Dulcie O’Neil #1):
A Tale of Two Goblins gets us back in the action with the much-loved fairy Dulcie O’Neil. At the end of To Kill A Warlock she left A.N.S (Association for Netherworld Creatures) because of the outcome of the last case she was working on. (Quill: Shame on you!) She agreed to the role of consultant when A.N.S. needs her. Hopefully this will give her time to deal with the emotional backlash triggered by the events of book 1. It also means more time t...more
A Tale of Two Goblins gets us back in the action with the much-loved fairy Dulcie O’Neil. At the end of To Kill A Warlock she left A.N.S (Association for Netherworld Creatures) because of the outcome of the last case she was working on. (Quill: Shame on you!) She agreed to the role of consultant when A.N.S. needs her. Hopefully this will give her time to deal with the emotional backlash triggered by the events of book 1. It also means more time t...more
Having never been much of a fan of goblins, I wondered if I would like this book or not, or if it would just be gruesome, but since I was familiar with the author's previous work I was happy to sign up as a host for the blog tour. Now I'm glad I did! What the first book in this series lacked, this book more than made up for. I was hooked from page one and I read the whole thing straight away.
The book had all the wonderful elements that I search for in a story. Fast-paced, great plot, a myriad of...more
The book had all the wonderful elements that I search for in a story. Fast-paced, great plot, a myriad of...more
H.P. Mallory has struck Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance Gold!
She has combined mystery, romance, supernatural creatures, thrown in a heaping spoonful of humor and *3 big hunks of burning alpha male . Put this all in a book and shake…you get a story that sings to me!
Let’s get the formalities out of the way…The story is told in the first person POV. Dulcie is a fun smart-mouth heroine and I don’t think I will ever get tired of being inside her head. All the secondary characters are quirky and well...more
She has combined mystery, romance, supernatural creatures, thrown in a heaping spoonful of humor and *3 big hunks of burning alpha male . Put this all in a book and shake…you get a story that sings to me!
Let’s get the formalities out of the way…The story is told in the first person POV. Dulcie is a fun smart-mouth heroine and I don’t think I will ever get tired of being inside her head. All the secondary characters are quirky and well...more
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Hm. Yikes.
At the start of the book Dulcie's determination to keep Knight at arm's length for what seemed like "just because" reasons was really annoying. I couldn't hang with the excuses about her ex, it didn't fit - it felt like just that, a stupid excuse. Her whole resistance felt like a plot device that served no real purpose, especially considering the ridiculous jealousy thing she had going on every time Knight sneezed in the direction of another woman.
Knight's hitting on Dulcie and being...more
At the start of the book Dulcie's determination to keep Knight at arm's length for what seemed like "just because" reasons was really annoying. I couldn't hang with the excuses about her ex, it didn't fit - it felt like just that, a stupid excuse. Her whole resistance felt like a plot device that served no real purpose, especially considering the ridiculous jealousy thing she had going on every time Knight sneezed in the direction of another woman.
Knight's hitting on Dulcie and being...more
I love this author, I regularly trip back to H P Mallory's website to check on her progress of the next book. I eagerly reviewed all of her other titles.
The story does not disappoint, Dulcie O'Neill has developed into a wonderful character and although not technically a crime fighter she now exploits the best of both worlds, her freedom to write and "Detective: Consultant". More aspects of HP's paranormal world evolve, both with new species and new patterns to crime plausible in this world.
I c...more
The story does not disappoint, Dulcie O'Neill has developed into a wonderful character and although not technically a crime fighter she now exploits the best of both worlds, her freedom to write and "Detective: Consultant". More aspects of HP's paranormal world evolve, both with new species and new patterns to crime plausible in this world.
I c...more
Dec 14, 2011
Mello ❣ Illium ✮Harry✮ ☀Myrnin☀ Torin Ichimaru
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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So, I enjoyed book 2 more than book 1. Yes, I read it really fast somehow. I was really into it.
This time around, Dulcie is still her same stubborn self and Knight is still his same bossy, cocky self, but progress is made there which I am truly glad for. I didn't want their attraction for each other to become overly dragged out. It tends to bug me when the heroine fights too hard against what she really wants in order to protect herself. I understand the sentiment, but it begins to get tedious...more
This time around, Dulcie is still her same stubborn self and Knight is still his same bossy, cocky self, but progress is made there which I am truly glad for. I didn't want their attraction for each other to become overly dragged out. It tends to bug me when the heroine fights too hard against what she really wants in order to protect herself. I understand the sentiment, but it begins to get tedious...more
I think I still like H.P. Mallory’s Jolie Wilkins Series better, but I have to admit that Dulcie O’Neil is gaining ground.
Dulcie is just as spunky in A Tale of Two Goblins as she was in To Kill a Warlock and Knight is just persistent to win her over. There’s something still a little secretive and mysterious about Knight, but if I was the kind of reader who picked teams, I would definitely be Team Knight Vander all the way. *sigh*
Several of the characters introduced in the first book were around...more
Dulcie is just as spunky in A Tale of Two Goblins as she was in To Kill a Warlock and Knight is just persistent to win her over. There’s something still a little secretive and mysterious about Knight, but if I was the kind of reader who picked teams, I would definitely be Team Knight Vander all the way. *sigh*
Several of the characters introduced in the first book were around...more
Jul 08, 2012
Noodle
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4 of 5 stars
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I really enjoyed this second instalment in the Dulcie O'Neil Series. The action started pretty much straight away, the adventure unfolding was a great ride, the mystery intriguing enough to make me want to read well into the night and the development of the relationship between Dulcie and Knight, delightful.
Quite frankly this one was one out of the box.
I have really found a gem in HP Mallory and am keen to read her other series: Jolie Wilkins. But, first I want to reach the end of those publishe...more
Quite frankly this one was one out of the box.
I have really found a gem in HP Mallory and am keen to read her other series: Jolie Wilkins. But, first I want to reach the end of those publishe...more
Aug 01, 2012
Lynsey (The Demon Librarian)
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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Well now. I've gone from 'like' to 'love' over the space of two books. I 'liked' the plot for book one, but I 'loved' the plot book two. It wasn't that it was better written either because the standard was already high, but it was just more interesting because it had such devastating repercussions for Duclie's personal life.
I also loved the new characters that were introduced. Dea, for example, was a nice surprise. I'd grown quite attached to her by the end. I hope she's a regular feature from...more
Dec 08, 2011
Lorre
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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I loved it as much as I loved the first book in this series !
H.P. Mallory is definitely in my top 5 of favorite authors.
A Tale of Two Goblins is a fabulous book and the story really sucked me in.
After I finished it, I immediately bought and downloaded the next book in the series so I could keep reading about Dulcie O'Neil and her entourage.
H.P. Mallory is definitely in my top 5 of favorite authors.
A Tale of Two Goblins is a fabulous book and the story really sucked me in.
After I finished it, I immediately bought and downloaded the next book in the series so I could keep reading about Dulcie O'Neil and her entourage.
It's official, I am enjoying this series. Dulce is just too entertaining for her own good. She is a loyal friend, a badass fighter and apparently a really hot girl.
The book starts with Knight bringing Dulce on to a Dreamstalker case. What follows is Dulce finding herself in situation after situation, all with varying levels of hilarity, sadness and exhilaration. The author takes her heroine to places in this book that truly surprised me. Even with its light tone, this book has dark points and D...more
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Dulcie O’Neil is back again with her cranky demeanor and closely guarded heart. Her many suitors are growing impatient as the golden haired fairy continues to unknowingly steal their hearts with her nonstop sass-trap - all the while cranking up their libidos (;D) Bram, Quillan, and Knight have their hands full in this story as Dulcie goes against her own ethics and does something illegal (and really stupid), all in the name of saving a friend (“U go girl!“). My jaw hit the floor when Knight trie...more
Jun 03, 2012
Christine (Rainy Day Reads)
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Another excellent book by H.P. Mallory and a great sequel in the Dulcie O'Neil series.
I really do enjoy the grittiness of this series. The language that is used, the stories that are told, the seedy underbelly of crime... Dulcie may be a Fairy but she is one bad ass Fairy that can kick your butt if needed. The characters have flaws and are not perfect and it is nice to see those cracks in the surface every now and again. H.P. has found a way to blend all of the above with just enough sexual ten...more
I really do enjoy the grittiness of this series. The language that is used, the stories that are told, the seedy underbelly of crime... Dulcie may be a Fairy but she is one bad ass Fairy that can kick your butt if needed. The characters have flaws and are not perfect and it is nice to see those cracks in the surface every now and again. H.P. has found a way to blend all of the above with just enough sexual ten...more
Today's review is on A Tale of Two Goblins by H. P. Mallory
Wow, wow, and wow. A Tale of Two Goblins is the second installment in Mallory's Dulcie O'Neil series. The fun and excitement continues even though Dulcie has left the ANC. Mystery and continued sexual tension between the sexy Loki and Dulce make for delightful reading.
Knight comes to Dulcie with a strange case. Whatever is happening, victims are winding up in dead or in a coma. What's worse is that Dulcie is somehow connected to all of t...more
Wow, wow, and wow. A Tale of Two Goblins is the second installment in Mallory's Dulcie O'Neil series. The fun and excitement continues even though Dulcie has left the ANC. Mystery and continued sexual tension between the sexy Loki and Dulce make for delightful reading.
Knight comes to Dulcie with a strange case. Whatever is happening, victims are winding up in dead or in a coma. What's worse is that Dulcie is somehow connected to all of t...more
Nov 06, 2011
Prangon
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5 of 5 stars
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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...more
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...more
Wasn't completely blown away by this, but it did pick up towards the end.
This time, a creature's gone too far by attacking Sam, Dulcie's best friend. Not to mention a few others with past ties to her.
Although initially they believe it's a dreamstalker, they learn that its more like a close imitation. But with no way of knowing how to fight it, death is coming closer and Dulcie will do anything to save Sam.
Including going to Bram in order to find Quinn. Finding her wanted ex-boss brings back he...more
This time, a creature's gone too far by attacking Sam, Dulcie's best friend. Not to mention a few others with past ties to her.
Although initially they believe it's a dreamstalker, they learn that its more like a close imitation. But with no way of knowing how to fight it, death is coming closer and Dulcie will do anything to save Sam.
Including going to Bram in order to find Quinn. Finding her wanted ex-boss brings back he...more
Summary
I don't understand why I don't like these books. And yet I keep trying. But no really, the covers, the plot, it all seems like something I would eat up like ice cream. And yet.... there's just too much focus on the relationship or lack there of. Seems like every character with boy parts that walks in front of Dolcie immediately gets her undivided attention, but she pushes them away cause it's just not right. (Why exactly isn't it right again?) But relationships.... it's beyond triangles w...more
I don't understand why I don't like these books. And yet I keep trying. But no really, the covers, the plot, it all seems like something I would eat up like ice cream. And yet.... there's just too much focus on the relationship or lack there of. Seems like every character with boy parts that walks in front of Dolcie immediately gets her undivided attention, but she pushes them away cause it's just not right. (Why exactly isn't it right again?) But relationships.... it's beyond triangles w...more
"A Tale of Two Goblins" is the second book in the Dulcie O'Neill series. In "A Tale of Two Goblins", Dulcie finds herself going up against a dreamstalker, a creature who infiltrates his victims sleep in order to kill them, who has targeted Dulcie through her friends and acquaintances from her childhood. With her best friend being the latest victim to be targeted, Dulcie takes it upon herself to fight the dreamstalker one on one on his turf. Placing herself into deep sleep, Dulcie comes face to f...more
I like the story in a lot of ways. We find Dulcie O'Neil trying to solve a Dreamstalkers mystery - who is putting all these people to sleep and why does she know them all? When Sam falls victim, Dulcie goes to it. Most of the characters from the first book are around - Knight, Quill, Bram, Trey. It's a fun little mystery. Love the way Mallory creates her paranormal experience.
There were a few things that did bug me about this book. While the story was good, it seemed awkward at time. I hate that...more
There were a few things that did bug me about this book. While the story was good, it seemed awkward at time. I hate that...more
This is H.P. Mallory’s 2nd book in the Dulcie O’Neil series. It is just as fantastic as the first book, “To Kill A Warlock.” As noted above, the evil baddy in this book stalks several people associated with her, from second grade classmates to the landlady from whom her mother rented her house. But when it attacks her bestie, Sam, Dulcie is determined, come Hades-or-high water, to take this creature down. She has her vamp bud, Bram, take her to a seedy part of town and to meet a familiar face no...more
I love this author, I regularly trip back to H P Mallory's website to check on her progress of the next book. I eagerly reviewed all of her other titles.
The story does not disappoint, Dulcie O'Neill has developed into a wonderful character and although not technically a crime fighter she now exploits the best of both worlds, her freedom to write and "Detective: Consultant". More aspects of HP's paranormal world evolve, both with new species and new patterns to crime plausible in this world.
I c...more
The story does not disappoint, Dulcie O'Neill has developed into a wonderful character and although not technically a crime fighter she now exploits the best of both worlds, her freedom to write and "Detective: Consultant". More aspects of HP's paranormal world evolve, both with new species and new patterns to crime plausible in this world.
I c...more
It isn't often the case that the second book in a series is so much better than the first, but in this case, it is true. It is just a shame that A Tale Of Two Goblins is much shorter than the first book. This story could have really gone on for another hundred pages and I would have been happy.
Why?
We got to know Dulcie better, and we found out...she is likable, even though she's a bit of a curmudgeoun! This book really shows us that Dulcie has a heart. Sure she's gorgeous. Sure she'll kick some...more
Why?
We got to know Dulcie better, and we found out...she is likable, even though she's a bit of a curmudgeoun! This book really shows us that Dulcie has a heart. Sure she's gorgeous. Sure she'll kick some...more
Jun 16, 2011
Lisa at Adventures of 2.0
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Having set up the world and introducing her fantastic group of characters in To Kill A Warlock, H.P. Mallory jumped straight in to another adventure in A Tale of Two Goblins. I loved that the relationship between Duclie and Knight gets to be explored a little bit more, something I felt was missing from the first book. We had lots of pre-sexy time but now the relationship itself, not just the physical connection, gets to grow. I also appreciated the chance to get to know more about Sam, Dulcie’s...more
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I started my writing career as a self-published author and was lucky enough to hit both the Amazon and the Barnes and Noble bestseller’s lists with my two series, the Jolie Wilkins series and the Dulcie O’Neil series. Most recently I hit the New York Times and the USA Today lists with books in the Jolie series.
I signed with Random House (Bantam imprint) to write three books in the Jolie Wilkins se...more
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