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Be Witched (Jolie Wilkins #2.5)
by
H.P. Mallory (Goodreads Author)
In this sexy and spellbinding original short story, available exclusively as an eBook, bestselling author H. P. Mallory presents the exciting Underworld from a never-before-seen point of view—through the eyes of Rand Balfour, a drop-dead gorgeous warlock and the love of Jolie Wilkins’s life.
While the undead wage a brutal civil war, Rand Balfour has only one thing on his...more
While the undead wage a brutal civil war, Rand Balfour has only one thing on his...more
Kindle Edition, 55 pages
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(first published December 12th 2011)
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This novella was from Rands point of view. I didn't need Rand Balfours perspective on his and Jolies relationship. Being her protector and employer, he cared for her a lot, but so far it didn't go any further than that. They weren't lovers because Rand didn't want to Bond with her. It frustrated her and she felt she had no choice but to end their relationship. It all seemed redundant. We knew the whole scoop reading the 2nd book Toil and Trouble anyway.
The whole novella was about the time Jolie...more
The whole novella was about the time Jolie...more
A short story in the Jolie Wilkins world told from Rand's POV. It's very short, covering the scenes from book two with the werewolf bite and the near-bonding.
I really didn't get anything new from this novella and wouldn't have been happy if I'd paid money for it, but luckily it was tacked on to the end of The Witch is Back. It's basically just a retelling of events thorough Rand's eyes, but the thing is, unlike other POV snippets where you're dying to get the other person's take on it, I was alr...more
I really didn't get anything new from this novella and wouldn't have been happy if I'd paid money for it, but luckily it was tacked on to the end of The Witch is Back. It's basically just a retelling of events thorough Rand's eyes, but the thing is, unlike other POV snippets where you're dying to get the other person's take on it, I was alr...more
This was a short Novella that describes the events that take place near the end of the second book of the series but from Rand's point of view. It was a fun read and it was fun to see things from Rand's point of view.
This novella doesn't cover anything new; it just covers part of book 2 but is written from Rand's point of view. It gives some additional insight into why Rand did the things he did and made the decisions he made. Some of Rand's actions which seem a bit mysterious from Jolie's persp...more
This novella doesn't cover anything new; it just covers part of book 2 but is written from Rand's point of view. It gives some additional insight into why Rand did the things he did and made the decisions he made. Some of Rand's actions which seem a bit mysterious from Jolie's persp...more
I knew this was a Novella when I started but that didn't stop me wishing it were longer. I loved going back to a couple important scenes from Toil and Trouble and seeing them from Rand's point of view. How he interacts with Sinjin when Jolie is not around, his true feelings for her which we all really knew but are so hard for him to voice to her, I could go on for ages...
I would have loved there to be more! I would also absolutely love a story from Sinjin's point of view, what does that vampire...more
I would have loved there to be more! I would also absolutely love a story from Sinjin's point of view, what does that vampire...more
read Dec. 12, 2011
I had of course heard that Be Witched was told in Rand's point of view and was excited to see a new scene through his eyes, so I was very surprised to find that this was only Rand's point of view of the night he and Jolie almost bonded.
So you get nothing new from this book. It's like Midnight Sun is to Twilight. Yes, it was nice to read it in Rand's point of view, but what was the point? Why rewrite that specific chapter in Rand's point?
I actually though it made Rand sound whi...more
I had of course heard that Be Witched was told in Rand's point of view and was excited to see a new scene through his eyes, so I was very surprised to find that this was only Rand's point of view of the night he and Jolie almost bonded.
So you get nothing new from this book. It's like Midnight Sun is to Twilight. Yes, it was nice to read it in Rand's point of view, but what was the point? Why rewrite that specific chapter in Rand's point?
I actually though it made Rand sound whi...more
Yep, as soon as I was done with Toil and Trouble I immediately downloaded Be Witched. To be honest, I’ve spent a fair amount of time in both Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble and Toil and Trouble fairly mad at Rand. Sure, Book 2 helped me at least understand where he was coming from and even made me sympathize with him, but I’d still like to smack him for treating Jolie the way he has. I just had no choice but to pick up Be Witched to see if would help me understand him a little better.
So what’s the...more
So what’s the...more
I am a BIG...HUGE H.P. Mallory fan. I have read and Love both her series Dulie O'neil & Jolie Wilkins series. So I may be a little bias here...lol
From Goodreads :
In this sexy and spellbinding original short story, available exclusively as an eBook, bestselling author H. P. Mallory presents the exciting Underworld from a never-before-seen point of view—through the eyes of Rand Balfour, a drop-dead gorgeous warlock and the love of Jolie Wilkins’s life.
While the undead wage a brutal civil war,...more
From Goodreads :
In this sexy and spellbinding original short story, available exclusively as an eBook, bestselling author H. P. Mallory presents the exciting Underworld from a never-before-seen point of view—through the eyes of Rand Balfour, a drop-dead gorgeous warlock and the love of Jolie Wilkins’s life.
While the undead wage a brutal civil war,...more
I've read all of H.P's books and I love them all! This little novella is nothing short of amazing. This novella is from Rand's perspective which neatly rounds out his character for the Jolie Wilkins series. What a great short story that provides more insight into Rand's character. You're not going to get a lot of new material, merely the same storyline from Rand's perspective and why he makes the choices he does. If anything, this paints Sinjin in a more heroic light and you simply want to slap...more
BE WITCHED (Jolie Wilkins/Rand Balfour novella) by HP Mallory
Sinjin Sinclair and Rand Balfour were now aligned in the war between Bella and the supernatural powers. While recovering from her recent run-in with the Dougal the fairy, fighting for her life as well as the promise of support by King Ordan of the Fae, Jolie was unaware that the vampire and the warlock were in a war of words over the right to claim Jolie as their own.
Rand's feelings for Jolie were confusing. He had refused to claim Jol...more
I was super excited for this novella, I have been missing The Jolie books and thought it would be a nice treat to get inside Rands head. Plus the cover, oh how I love this cover. Unfortunately this book just did not do it for me. I knew we would be replaying the same things in the last Jolie book but from Rands P.O.V so I don't want to complain to much, I should have known what I was getting into. But I still was just not very impressed. Rand came across way to whiny and now I don't like him as...more
I absolutely ADORE H.P. Mallory and her Jolie Wilkins series. The wait for the 3rd book in the series is AGONIZING--but this little novella has helped...some, lol.
Be Witched is told from Rand's POV and is basically a "refresher" course in what happened in the last book. When you read a series, and as many books as I do, it's great to "catch up" with a novella, so you don't forget the story line.
But H.P. doesn't let us down-This was a great POV and you also get a sneek peak of the next book in th...more
Be Witched is told from Rand's POV and is basically a "refresher" course in what happened in the last book. When you read a series, and as many books as I do, it's great to "catch up" with a novella, so you don't forget the story line.
But H.P. doesn't let us down-This was a great POV and you also get a sneek peak of the next book in th...more
I really like all of HP Mallory's work, but I was really unimpressed with this novella. Conceptually, it takes us backwards in time from where the "Toil and Trouble" left off. It seemed like this book was all fluff, full of angst and sex but really pointless. Rand seems completely insecure to the point of whiney, both features make him less attractive. We did not learn anything new (other than the fact that Rand is a commitment-phobe) and the novella really didn't contribute anything to the stor...more
This book felt redundant. It's from Rand's point of view. And even though it's a Novella, so I didn't expect it to go into a LOT of depth, it felt like a duplicate to the last few scenes of book 2 before the battle. I was hoping for more background on Rand. There wasn't any new information or depth given really, than I got from reading the 2nd book in the series. True this was from Rand's point of view, and take from a few thoughts or some brief discussion with Sinjin, it didn't really shed any...more
I enjoy other POV's, so it was fun to give more depth to Jolie's story. I have never been a big fan of Rand and this novella didn't change anything for me. His stiffness definitely translated in a lack of juice and humor in this novella, which probably made for a true narrative but somewhat dull reading. Ultimately I hope that Jolie finds another path --I do not like hot and cold in characters. Team Sinjin all the way.
This is interesting because Rand is the narrator of this novella. It takes place before the war with Bella. There is a lot of drama as Jolie is almost turned into a Were—Rand has to come to terms that Sinjin is on their side. But the sexual tension that is so much a part of the Jolie-Rand and Jolie-Sinjin is written so well that you are not sure who should win.
What Mallory does so well is having you see the scenes that you have seen through Jolie’s eyes now through Rand’s eyes. It is very inter...more
What Mallory does so well is having you see the scenes that you have seen through Jolie’s eyes now through Rand’s eyes. It is very inter...more
H.P. Mallory is such a witty and fun storyteller! I love her books; mainly because, no matter what I'm going through in my life at the time, they always lift my spirits and make me laugh hysterically in parts. It's easy to become attached to her characters and crave all knowledge of their feelings and experiences. It's not possible to get enough of her stories! I'm an admitted addict of H.P. Mallory's books. :)
Let me start by saying I can never get enough of the amazing tales spun by HP Mallory. I go back and forth with each new release as to what my favorite series is...Dulcie or Jolie? The is a novella from Rand's perspective. I really enjoyed this novella and have re-read this installment several times. Anxiously awaiting the Sinjin novella so we the readers can get inside of his mysterious head! (hint, hint HP)
Basically, the first half of book 2 from Rand's perspective. we didn't really learn anything new. we can pretty much gleam Rand's feelings during the actual novel.
I feel like if this had more story from Rand that we can't learn from Jolie that would have been more worthwhile.
I was a bit disappointed with this one. We didn't even learn more about why he hates Sinjin so much. I wanted to learn more.
I feel like if this had more story from Rand that we can't learn from Jolie that would have been more worthwhile.
I was a bit disappointed with this one. We didn't even learn more about why he hates Sinjin so much. I wanted to learn more.
This book was written as the view or Rand. It is nice to see the male perspective of the same situation. I enjoyed the book but found it was way too short. It did not parallel all that went on in the former book; thus it lacked length and intensity. I felt pages were missing. BUT if I did not know it was Book #2, and had read it purely on its own, it would have been an excellent short read.
I'm torn. I love H.P. Mallory and I love the Jolie Wilkins series. However, I find myself unenthused by this novella.
I was excited to get a glimpse of things from Rand's point of view. I just didn't realize we would be reliving the events from Toil and Trouble.
As always, I enjoyed the writing. The witticism and sarcasm will never grow old. I was just hoping for a teaser - an in-between, really - that would lead us right into book 3.
I was excited to get a glimpse of things from Rand's point of view. I just didn't realize we would be reliving the events from Toil and Trouble.
As always, I enjoyed the writing. The witticism and sarcasm will never grow old. I was just hoping for a teaser - an in-between, really - that would lead us right into book 3.
The other books in the series are from the main heroine's perspective, so it's interesting to get Rand's point of view as well. This is something that became popular because of Stefanie Meyer's "Midnight Sun", which was Twilight from Edward's perspective. "Be Witched" is just like the others in the series, a fun, easy read that you'll enjoy if paranormal fiction is your thing.
The book is about certain events that occurred but through Rand's point of view! I loved it, because at times when reading you wonder what he's thinking and why he does certain things and in this books it finally reveals it. The books is beautifully written and only confirmed H.P. Mallory has become one of my favorite authors, if she could only write FASTER!
I love this series....however, this novella was not really worth it....All it is is a couple of chapters from the last book from Rand's point of view, so it is nothing really new, I already heard this'd story and his pov did nothing to enhance or change it. So I was very bored and annoyed by this. To me there was nothing special or earth shattering about it.
I loved this book as I was curious about what Rand was doing and how he was thinking in those two scenes toward the start of the Underworld war. I am quite happy with this series. I am still happy to know now though who Rand had bonded with all those years ago that the fairy had erased from his memories.
Good short story....kinda too short in my opinion. It was definitely nice to see some of the pivotal scenes from Toil and Trouble from Rand's perspective. It gives you a chance to see what he is feeling and what really happened during the bedroom scene! Anyways looking forward to the third book in this series immensely.
When you are reading a series taken from one person's perspective, it is interesting to see another character's side of the story.
A retelling based on Rand's point of view. You learn more about him (more than he is just too gorgeous for words) and his feels and concerns.
Great book!
A retelling based on Rand's point of view. You learn more about him (more than he is just too gorgeous for words) and his feels and concerns.
Great book!
3.5 stars. Sometimes I think it's hard to switch POV, in a story and keep the same flow. Although I ilked Rand's perspective of the almost bonding scene, it just wasn't the same as Jolie. But it did keep me excited for the next book that's coming in a few months. Great series.
Once again H.P. Mallory captures our hearts and imaginations with one of her compelling stories. With a hero that will make you swoon and fall in love. Rand is every woman’s dream man captured on the pages of this wonderful Novella. A must read for all romance lovers.
Aug 25, 2012
Michelle
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This is a novella for people who have not started the series. In fact it just goes over some of the books chapter's from Rands point a view but is in fact almost exactly the same as the book before it. This could easily be skipped.
A short story from Rand's perspective. Kind of cool to see what he was thinking through some of the drama. But overall, he is still really confused LOL. I wish it went further, maybe through the battle where the second book ended.
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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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