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To Kill a Warlock (Dulcie O'Neil #1)

by H.P. Mallory (Goodreads Author)

3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 · rating details · 4,343 ratings · 461 reviews

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.

Dulcie O’Neil is a fairy. And not the type to frolic in gardens. She’s a Regulator—a law-enforcement agent who monitors the creatures of the Netherworld to keep them from...more

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Published July 3rd 2010 (first published January 1st 2010)

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Mar 05, 2011 Alisha rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Paranormal chick-lit fans.

Quick Take:
This book is pure fun. The characters were perhaps the most enjoyable aspect, with protagonist Dulcie being the main draw. Intriguing but tempered world building whet my appetite enough to want to see what's to follow in the series.

One of the first things that struck me whilst reading this book was the general "vibe." The tone of this piece was very…comfortable, and the first-person narration had a light, conversational style. For a book that focuses primarily on supes and unnatural e...more Quick Take:
This book is pure fun. The characters were perhaps the most enjoyable aspect, with protagonist Dulcie being the main draw. Intriguing but tempered world building whet my appetite enough to want to see what's to follow in the series.

One of the first things that struck me whilst reading this book was the general "vibe." The tone of this piece was very…comfortable, and the first-person narration had a light, conversational style. For a book that focuses primarily on supes and unnatural elements, I found it rather familiar (and not just because the book takes place in California ^_^). This might be due to the world-building; the more large-scale aspects--the Netherworld, the supernatural community at large--seemed to be tempered in favor of specific character development.

…which is great, since the heart of my affection for this book rests with Dulcie herself. She's such a likable character: smart, funny, badass…but also vulnerable. She possesses an insecurity or two that would be identifiable to the average person. I very much enjoyed the small quirks about her; for instance, she's a tough cop by day but is an aspiring romance writer by night (her first piece is an historical entitled "Captain Slade's Bounty." Heheheh…). Those details went a long way toward endearing the character in my mind.

In fact, the whole cast was fun. They made the book, in my opinion. The individual personalities were quirky and amusing, and the interactions between them provided laughs aplenty. I see Dulcie and her crew (mainly consisting of her co-workers) as a humorously dysfunctional yet loving family.

It was the affection for the characters that kept my enjoyment levels high even as I at times wondered in what direction the story was heading, or what the plot was supposed to be focused on. There's was a "main" mystery involved and Dulcie did do some sleuthing, but it wasn't a straight-line type of thread, in my view. But anywho.

All told, this book is an easy, breezy read that should bring a smile to the face of most urban fantasy fans out there. It's amusing, not goofy. The protagonist is quirky, but not TSTL. The next book, A Tale of Two Goblins (did you pick up on the Dickens nod?), certainly has a solid basis to jump from. I say, bring it on.(less)

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Oct 07, 2011 WildAboutBones rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read4bbpr-review

In this first of the Dulcie O'Neil series, Mallory has created a world populated with witches, warlocks, fairies, demons, vampires, werewolves, elves, hobgoblins, ogres, leprechauns, pixies, gremlins, loki and more who all "came out" into the public to the humans fifty years ago. Now a creature is killing illegal potions dealers in the city of Splendor, CA.

This is a humorous paranormal fantasy romance story filled with action and a betrayal which reminds me a little of MaryJanice Davidson's styl...more

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Jun 08, 2011 Heather Book Savvy Babe rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy

To Kill a Warlock is book 1 in HP Mallory’s urban fantasy series, the Dulcie O’Neill Series. Dulcie is a fairy and a Regulator, a person who polices creatures from the Netherworld. Fairies are not very common in this book, so Dulcie is automatically special. On the side of her regulator job, Dulcie is an aspiring romance novelist. Her romance novels are based on characters in her life, and they provide an entertaining and amusing side story. I really loved Dulcie’s character, she is spunky, she...more

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Oct 20, 2010 Mad Scientist rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: those who enjoy humor and PNR snogging

Recommended to Mad Scientist by: Black Disaster Fairy

Shelves: 2010, nook, paranormal-romance, fantasy-fiction

By: H.P. Mallory
Series: Dulcie O'Neil #1
Publisher: Smashwords
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Rating: 4.5
Book Art: Gothic meets quirky cartoon. Cute.
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Adult

Reason Why the Mad Scientist Picked Up This book:
This book was recommended to me by Black Disaster Fairy.

First Line: There was no way in hell I was looking in the mirror.

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I grabbed my futuristic Nook, *oh* yes this contraption is highly recommended by me. If you ever find yourself instead a tim...more

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Feb 17, 2012 Laura rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ebook, fantasy, romance-novels, urban-fantasy

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I liked the premise of this book - a fairy in law enforcement has to solve a murder - but there appear to be three potential romantic possibilities for the main character, Dulcie, and the one that appears to be "winning" at the end of this book is the one I like the least (Knight). In fact, I like him so little, it annoyed me that Dulcie is even slightly interested in him. The one I liked the best (Quillan) turns out to be one of the bad guys (maybe? maybe there's a good reason for what he did t...more

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Jul 31, 2012 Ian rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

★★★½

Dulcie is a Fairy who works as a regulator monitoring creatures of the netherworld. Her world is one of demons, monsters, witches and warlocks. When a monster turns up on her patch, tearing people she knows to pieces, she finds herself hunting a creature that kills for fun.

Helping her is a mysterious regulator who might or might not be on her side.

To Kill a Warlock never quite clicks. There are some good moments in it but the good in this book doesn't add up to a good book.

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Apr 14, 2011 Lori {Romancing the Dark Side} rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-read-in-2011, fae-fairies, urban-fantasy, vampires

A new brand of urban fantasy!!!

Dulcie O'Neil is a kick-ass fairy who works for law-enforcement as a Netherworld Regulator by day in protecting the human population from Netherworld creatures, and an inspiring romance writer at night. When she's singled out as a suspect in a warlock's murder, Dulcie must put in some overtime to work to clear her name. The Netherworld has sent their own investigator, Knight Vander, to partner up with Dulcie and solve the case before another murder takes place. Use...more

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Apr 24, 2011 Crystal ♥ RBtWBC rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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3.5 Stars

To Kill a Warlock is a light and humorous paranormal romance/urban fantasy about a fairy named Dulcie O'Neil and her adventures as a regulator (law enforcement) for Netherworld creatures and an aspiring romance writer.
When a known illegal potions seller is found dead, Dulcie is the prime suspect and must seek out the true culprit to clear her name. Soon after the murder a handsome stranger shows up claiming to be a Netherworld investigator sent to team up with her and find the murderer,...more

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Dec 29, 2010 Karissa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is the first book in the Dulcie O'Neil series by H. P. Mallory. I got a copy of this ebook from the author in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed it! While not the most creative paranormal series I've ever read; this series was light-hearted, fun and very well written. Think of it as a mash-up of Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan series, Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series, and Molly Harper's Jane Jameson series. You got the fairies and the Netherworld, a murder mystery, and...more This is the first book in the Dulcie O'Neil series by H. P. Mallory. I got a copy of this ebook from the author in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed it! While not the most creative paranormal series I've ever read; this series was light-hearted, fun and very well written. Think of it as a mash-up of Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan series, Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series, and Molly Harper's Jane Jameson series. You got the fairies and the Netherworld, a murder mystery, and lots of light-hearted snarkiness.

Dulie works as a Regulator for A.N.C. (Association for Netherworld Creatures). She helps keep tabs on Netherworld Creatures, makes sure they are registered with ANC, and solves cases involving them. As the book starts she has been turned into a nasty creature while on a case to catch someone selling illegal potions. Problem is next day the guy she was investigating ends up dead. So, she is kind of a suspect. Then suddenly she is pulled off of the case "to protect her" and at the same time the steaming hot Knight comes into her life demanding her help on the murder case; Knight is futher up the A.N.C food chain than Dulcie's boss, so Dulcie is forced to help him out. Now Dulcie is drawn into a dangerous case, trying to finish writing her first romance novel, dodging her feelings for her boss (Quillan), dealing with an amorous vampire, negotiating with a pain-loving demon, and side stepping Knight's attempts to get romantically involved with her. Dulcie's life is definitely not going to get boring anytime soon.

This was a fun book. Dulcie's world is never really explained in detail, but you pick up pieces as you read and it is an interesting world. I would love to learn more about the Netherworld in the next book. Dulcie is a likable heroine; with a snarky since of humor, some wicked fairy dust tricks, and a soft spot for hot men. There are a number of yummy guys written into the story. In fact it was almost too many. Dulcie is torn between dealing with Knight, Quillan, and Bram...at some points that seemed like a couple guys too many. Mallory handled the interactions well though and gave enough depth to their personalities that you could see what Dulcie saw in them.

The book is well-written; very natural sounding and easy to read, hard to put down, and the plot moved at a nice clip. There are enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing.

Overall this is a great addition to the more light-hearted side of the paranormal genre. At times Dulcie reminded me a bit of Rachel Morgan; she has a similar job and that same type of innocence that Rachel carries around with her in the beginning of that series. While not mind-blowing; the world is well thought out, the writing is well done, and this was a fun lighthearted read. Definitely a fun way to pass the time. Check it out if you are a fan of lighthearted paranormal romance.(less)

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Nov 12, 2010 ♫♥✿LovLivLife Reviews✿♥♫ (Chasity) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ebook, i-own

Watch out! HP Mallory has come gins ablaze in the UF scene. To Kill a Warlock has all the great elements of Urban Fantasy with a touch of something extra. Humor, sexiness, danger and mystique.

Dulcie is a Fairy who works as a Regulator. She is police to all the otherworldly creatures from the Netherworld. As you can imagine the job is no walk along the beach when some warlock can cast nasty spells on you. But Dulcie has her own magic and smarts to get her through a days work.

What I loved most:
T...more Watch out! HP Mallory has come gins ablaze in the UF scene. To Kill a Warlock has all the great elements of Urban Fantasy with a touch of something extra. Humor, sexiness, danger and mystique.

Dulcie is a Fairy who works as a Regulator. She is police to all the otherworldly creatures from the Netherworld. As you can imagine the job is no walk along the beach when some warlock can cast nasty spells on you. But Dulcie has her own magic and smarts to get her through a days work.

What I loved most:
The plot was fast paced and kept me on my toes. Who's the bad guy? What will happen next are some of the questions going through my mind as I read on.
World setting was easy to grasp. The Netherworld is like a parallel dimension or as as it was explained in the novel-another layer. It's quite fascinating to think that some other world is living a while other kind of day at the same time that I am living it to.
The characters were an adventure in themselves. Dulcie is quite a gal. Her scrupulous nature has her working hard on the current case even though it means making favors and visits she would rather do when hell freezes. Dulcie is even more so of interest to me because she is looking for more out of life. She is an aspiring author and a tough as hell Regulator. It's great to read a character who is still in the process of becoming what they want rather then at the end of it.
Romance Interest. Yes, I must say something on the matter of romance. To Kill a Warlock is an Urban novel so the romance is not of high priority. But I will say that there is some man candy for me to drool over. In fact, a trifecta of hunkiness: Quillian (the boss), Knight (Netherworld agent), and Bram (the club owning vampire). How is a gal to choose? Oh, the dilemma of it all. mwahahaha.

What I was least fond of but added the UF grit to the novel:
Dagan and his house of horrors. I don't like to read about S&M stuff but HP did a wonderful job of keeping the pages significant to the plot. Even though there were a couple of trips to the club everything written is relevant to the storyline as well as the effect of the amount of danger involved with having a Netherworld creature loose on Earth.

Looking forward to:
I am looking forward to Dulcie. I can easily see how subsequent novels will be full of her choices. As I mentioned above she is still in the process of becoming who she wants to be. As a reader I want to dive in there with her and she were it all goes. Plus, I am dying to read who she will be dating. hehehehe. Oh, the ending was interesting. I am certainly looking forward to her new puppy and what happens to its gifter *no spoilers*

All in all, purely entertaining read. Dulcie knows how to run the show and does one hell of a job of it. (less)

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Nov 10, 2010 Tina rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks, 2010, indie, review-copy, fantasy, romance

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I'm still fairly new to the urban fantasy genre, and I am still avoiding paranormal romance (maybe I should make a post about that sometime) so when I received a review request from HP Mallory for her books, I was kind of hesitant to accept it. But I'm not really one to say no to free books, so I thought, why not?

I finally found the time to read To Kill a Warlock when we started moving a week ago. I figured after reading about zombies, I need to take a break from t...more Original Post at One More Page

I'm still fairly new to the urban fantasy genre, and I am still avoiding paranormal romance (maybe I should make a post about that sometime) so when I received a review request from HP Mallory for her books, I was kind of hesitant to accept it. But I'm not really one to say no to free books, so I thought, why not?

I finally found the time to read To Kill a Warlock when we started moving a week ago. I figured after reading about zombies, I need to take a break from the gore so this should be a perfect read. And since we were moving, all my books were packed, so all the reading I could do was in my Kindle.

So Dulcie is a fairy and one of the best Regulators from the Association of Netherworld Creatures (ANC) in California. As a Regulator, she monitors the activities of the different paranormal creatures in her area and makes sure they act in accordance to the laws. But after her Regulator job is finished, Dulcie hides in her house and works on her novel, which she hoped to published so she can be rid of her Regulator job. Her more or less regular Regulator (ha, sorry, I can't resist!) job is disturbed when a warlock dies and she was the last one who saw him. The story follows Dulcie as she tries to figure out who killed the warlock, work on her novel and figure out her relationships with the different men in her life which included a vampire, a demon, an elf and a Loki.

To Kill a Warlock is generally a fun read, with a spunky heroine who's had a broken heart and dreams of being a published writer. The story is pretty tight, with a good -- although not really unique -- concept about a group that regulates paranormal creatures among humans, and of course, lots of romance for Dulcie. That being said, however...I don't think To Kill a Warlock really worked for me. :( I hate it when this happens, especially since it seemed like many readers liked the book and the characters (and that I got this book for review). I did not hate any of them, really, but they just failed to make an big impression on me that I just didn't care about them as much as I normally would. As the story got to the climax, I found myself just flipping to the next pages, eager to finish because I was getting tired of how they seemed to be going in circles. When the major action has finished and everything has settled, I thought it was over, but it wasn't...and it led me wondering, "What else could happen after all that?" I didn't feel very satisfied at the ending because I felt like it was a bit of a cop out -- everyone sort of at peace with each other, with Dulcie having three guys going after her. In the end I was just confused.

It's not that it's a bad book. I have to give some merit to the author because I enjoyed myself in some parts of the book, but as a whole, I was underwhelmed. I think I can put the blame on Ilona Andrews and their Kate Daniels series with how I viewed To Kill a Warlock. The Kate Daniels series is my first time to read adult urban fantasy and I loved every bit of it, so I got kind of spoiled with their world building and character development in those books. So much so that my expectations were a bit too high when I read To Kill a Warlock. Perhaps if I read this first before any of the Kate Daniels books, I'd think otherwise.(less)

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Sep 23, 2010 Paranormal Haven rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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3.5 Stars

Dulcie O'Neil is a fairy that works as a Regulator. They are the policemen and women of the Netherworld. A warlock known for selling illegal potions has just been found murdered and Dulcie was the last one to see him alive. Dulcie is now on a mission to find out who the killer is before she ends up the next victim. Dulcie will not be alone on the investigation. Knightley Vander (awesome name right?) is a investigator sent from the Netherworld to track down the killer and work with Dulci...more 3.5 Stars

Dulcie O'Neil is a fairy that works as a Regulator. They are the policemen and women of the Netherworld. A warlock known for selling illegal potions has just been found murdered and Dulcie was the last one to see him alive. Dulcie is now on a mission to find out who the killer is before she ends up the next victim. Dulcie will not be alone on the investigation. Knightley Vander (awesome name right?) is a investigator sent from the Netherworld to track down the killer and work with Dulcie off the record. As the body count grows, Dulcie will need to take her eyes of her new handsome and often frustrating new partner long enough to find out who is behind it all and the truth will reveal a painful betrayal.

I'm not a fan of fairies or fae books because generally it's all about sex but with Dulcie's character I was happy to find someone with substance which includes relationship troubles. Dulcie is what you expect in a fairy. Pretty, petite, pointy ears and uses magic dust. She is also intelligent and good at her job. She works as a Regulator for the Association for Netherworld Creatures which basically means she is a cop for paranormals. Her latest case has made her a suspect when she is the last person to see the warlock alive before he is found dismembered. Knight is sent over from the Netherworld, which is place similar to ours just slightly different. He is your typical handsome hero. Tall, muscular, a bit arrogant, funny and very good looking. Even though I've seen his kind of character a dozen times before, I still fell for his charm. Dulcie did as well.

There is a sort of love triangle with her that includes Knight, her boss Quillan and a vampire named Bram (he makes a point to mention he had that name before the famous writer). It was funny at times but while Dulcie said she had some type of attraction to each of them, I just didn't feel it. In fact the romance part of the book was my least favorite because it all felt very shallow and forced. The flirting from the men was cute but Dulcie kept giving lame excuses to why she had to say no to each one.

In To Kill A Warlock there wasn't anything that I haven't read before and a few scenes felt drawn out but I still enjoyed it. There was a lot of humor to it and it had a steady feel to it. There is a decent twist at the end and I liked the side story of Dulcie trying to become a writer. It was entertaining to read the cheesy love scenes she had in her pirate romance novel staring a certain cute blond boss of hers. The author made a note at the end of the book saying this was the beginning of a series. I wouldn't mind continuing on and seeing what else Dulcie gets herself into.

I recommend this book for those who like light Paranormal Romance which borders on being Urban Fantasy.

~Stephanie G(less)

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Sep 13, 2010 Melissa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: series-i-am-no-longer-interested-in

To Kill a Warlock is about a fairy investigator with a paranormal investigative agency in California. In H.P. Mallory's world the creatures of myth and magic have been out of the proverbial closet for the last 50 years and are now integrating with humanity. I enjoyed the fact that the main character isn't your typical vamp/fae/witch/were that is seen in a number of current urban fantasy books but I found the character developement a little lacking.
The author introduces us to the main character...more

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Dec 06, 2011 Lorre rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Lorre by: Chelsea

After reading H.P. Mallory's Jolie Wilkins series (which is amazing), I started on this book and I loved it !
It has the same fresh, witty writing style as the Jolie Wilkins series.

I love the world that H.P. Mallory has created for the Dulcie O'Neil series. Fairies, elves, pixies, witches, warlocks, vampires, demons, goblins and all sorts of other creatures come from Netherworld, a dimension parallell to our world. 50 years ago the Netherworld creatures outed themselves and have been living among...more

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Apr 21, 2013 Desiree rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

My first brush with H.P Mallory came with the books written around another character, Jolie Wilkins, which I utterly adored. Like the first book of THAT series, I picked up To Kill A Warlock for free on Amazon. When I saw it there on promtion sale, I immediately downloaded it and dove in, hoping for more of the same excellent work.

Firstly, let me say I love H.P's humor and writing style. Her books are easy to get into, catch you right away. It's hard to put down her books once the plot begins t...more

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Jan 13, 2013 Rachael rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Anyone looking for a light, quick read.

I had just finished reading a rather long, intense, epic science fiction book and wanted a break. I needed something with a decent story, a fun main character, and something that was actually released as all my other fall back book series where currently between books. I then stumbled upon the first Dulcie O'Neil book. I had some issues with the author's writing style (too much internal dialog and not enough plot depth) but over all found this first book in the series a fun, light read.
Book 1 =...more

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Sep 04, 2012 Lisa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

*more like 3.5 stars*

To Kill a Warlock is a hilarious read that is pure enjoyment.

Dulcie is a fun character. She's spunky, quirky and really wants to be a romance writer...oh and she's also a fairy. Dulcie is somehow corralled into working with this gorgeous stranger to catch a murder, and her life gets flipped upside down in the process. While the situation may not be ideal, Dulcie is the type of character to do what is needed of her, even if it means red leather, and black feathers. I did real...more

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Aug 27, 2012 Melissa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

After reading her amazing book "Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble" I decided I had to read To Kill a Warlock and it did not disappoint! Just as enticing as her first work, To Kill a Warlock left me wanting more and not wanting to put down the book. She does an amazing job of pulling the reader into the world and letting the characters take the reader on the journey with them.
Dulcie was a fairy with trust issues. You know the story...woman loves man, man screws other women. Since her break-up, she ha...more

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Aug 17, 2012 Naoms rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012, paranormal-urban-fantasy, nook, fae

This was a really fun book, not the best I've ever read, but quick and entertaining.

The book follows Dulcie a paranormal regulator. When we first meet Dulcie she ends up being spelled by a warlock, which leads to an investigation into the Warlocks death. Through out the investigation we meet an entertaining and eclectic group of supporting characters who all assist and hinder the investigation in some way..

I am interested in seeing more of Dulce's world. While I get there is magic and different...more

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Aug 10, 2012 Charity rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

If you looking for a fun, fast paced urban fantasy with out any pretense or deep character drama, then this is the book for you!

To Kill a warlock is the first installment in the Dulcie O’Neil series. This book reminded me of (dare I compare?) the Sookie Stackhouse novels. However, and here’s my caveat; it’s cleaned up in the bedroom department and laced with a bit more humor.

The main character, protagonist and first person POV is Dulcie O’Neil. She is a likable, saucy gal with a great sense of...more

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Apr 18, 2013 Amy H rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013-challenge, radical-red

I really did enjoy this book, but there was also parts in this book that I didn't like. i love that there was romance, back stabbing, and a lot of laughs. i also like that there was a bunch of different paranormal creatures not just the typical vamp and werewolf.

Dulcie, our heroine, is a fairy. GASP! i was super excited about this! But no matter what I thought or what you will think I assure you she is not a typical fairy. She works for the Association of Netherworld Creatures (ANC), which enfor...more I really did enjoy this book, but there was also parts in this book that I didn't like. i love that there was romance, back stabbing, and a lot of laughs. i also like that there was a bunch of different paranormal creatures not just the typical vamp and werewolf.

Dulcie, our heroine, is a fairy. GASP! i was super excited about this! But no matter what I thought or what you will think I assure you she is not a typical fairy. She works for the Association of Netherworld Creatures (ANC), which enforces polices that are created for netherworld. creatures who live among humans. She also has a side job/hobby. She is writing a book and dreams of being published. *gasps* Really, yup. I like reading the scenes of this book. LOL Dulcie is a hardcore, smart, funny, and entertaining fairy, with some magical gifts, who is determined to be the best Regulator in the area. What is not to love?

Even though Dulcie is female who has mastered the art of kick a$$ she went through a bad relationship and like most of us she came out with a few scars. Although, her broken heart makes the romance interesting it evokes a small self confidence issue, concerning her ears. Fairies should have cute pointed ears, but she does not think so. Quillan and Knight *be still my beating heart* were a great touch to a triangle romance that has you doing the which one dance within your head.

Dulcie teams up with Knight off the record, but of course. You only want to work with a steamy pile of hot bad boy man flesh when no one knows about it. Knight is a Relations Officer from the Netherworld. Together, the two heat the pages up as they take on a mystery concerning the murder of a magical Warlock who is known for selling illegal potions. Illegal drugs, illegal potions... *tsk tsk tsk* It just so happens that Dulcie is the last person to see him alive. What? Now she sets out on this captivating mission, the bodies pile up and she is in a race to find the killer before the killer finds her first. *dom dom dom* It is a great race against time. The ending is a bit rushed but I really enjoyed this book and i am looking forward to bumping the second book on my to read list!
since this book is free on smashwords i think everyone should at least give this book a go!(less)

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Jan 30, 2013 Carrissa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have to admit, the cover is cute and all, but I’m thoroughly confused. Some covers have a blonde woman, while others have a brunette. I also tried to look back through the book to see if Dulcie’s hair color is mentioned, and I can’t seem to find anywhere that specifically states hair color. Also, all of the subsequent book covers in this series have a blonde woman on the front. Am I crazy? Did I miss something? It’s nothing major, but still.

Aside from that, To Kill a Warlock is the first book...more

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Dec 05, 2012 Sadie Forsythe rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle-lendable-read

To Kill a Warlock introduces Dulcie and her friends/coworkers. She is short, spunky, and good at her job. She also draws the lascivious attention of a number men, all of whom have their own appeal. You can't help but appreciate her brazen disregard of their attention and feelings. She can be downright cruel at times, not that anyone seems to mind. I have to say I enjoyed her as a character. She didn't let her hormones distract her from the task at hand. Though Knight, Bram and Quill, and even Da...more

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Jul 23, 2012 Karen Fowler rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

As a huge fan of Mallory's Jolie Wilkins series, I picked this book up via Amazon while it was free. While I liked the book well enough, I like the other series better so far-- even though I can't quite put my finger on it.

The main character, Dulcie, is an Enforcer or something for the paranormal board (over all other-worldy creatures) but for someone who is supposed to be tough, she spends a lot of the book hiding behind the protection of her friends and coworkers. In the final scenes, where s...more

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Apr 19, 2013 Tasha rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: e-book, fantasy, humor, mystery, paranormal, vampires, urban-fantasy, paranormal-romance, 2013, purchased, romance

To Kill a Warlock is the first book in H.P. Mallory's Dulcie O'Neill series. Dulcie is a fairy but she isn't your typical mischievous, sparkling, dust sprinkling imp that we are all familiar with. She's a law enforcement officer with the Association of Netherworld Creatures - a Regulator - charged with protecting her city of Netherworld beings and apprehending citizens who involve themselves with illegal activities. She is also a budding romance novelist.

Dulcie becomes a suspect when a warlock i...more

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Oct 08, 2012 Krista rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I thought this book was a cute, light read. It's not a paranormal romance like I was expecting, although there are a ridiculous number of potential love interests. I would describe the book as a fluffy urban fantasy.

I really liked Dulcie and the fact that she was a fairy and not your typical kick-ass vampire or werewolf. She was really quirky and I found myself laughing out loud during several scenes. I also liked the unique world building.

What I didn't like:
-All of the potential love interes...more

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Sep 01, 2012 Shirley rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: free-ebook-downloads

I just recently discovered H.P. Mallory so my regular blog visitors are going to have to forgive me for the sudden influx of her books on my blog. These books are quick, fun reads and I’m hooked. Sorry ;) To Kill a Warlock is the first book in her Dulcie O’Neil Series and although I think I like the Jolie Wilkins Series better, it’s a close call.

Dulcie is another fun character with a great ‘voice.’ She is part of a team who are basically supernatural law enforcement. They are responsible for kee...more

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May 14, 2013 Goge (BARRONS) le Moning Maniac, rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: lovable-hero, supporting-characters-kickbutt-like, books-i-own, mystery-suspense-paranoia, armed-dangerous-hunter-assassin-cia, paranormal-romance

I almost always begin with my mouthy complaints.

The ending: 1-2 stars
The characters: 4-4.5 stars
The chapters before the ending: 3.5-4.5 stars
The title: wtf? How annoyingly misleading. 1 star
Events, some were very haphazard. Dislike.
Upset with the villain
Unsatisfied with the physical fights
Full potential of romance story not explored.
Just because paranormal is in you're going to throw away your historical, hard work, interest, belief? That's fucked. I dislike.
My favorite thing(s) in here were th...more I almost always begin with my mouthy complaints.

The ending: 1-2 stars
The characters: 4-4.5 stars
The chapters before the ending: 3.5-4.5 stars
The title: wtf? How annoyingly misleading. 1 star
Events, some were very haphazard. Dislike.
Upset with the villain
Unsatisfied with the physical fights
Full potential of romance story not explored.
Just because paranormal is in you're going to throw away your historical, hard work, interest, belief? That's fucked. I dislike.
My favorite thing(s) in here were the characters. So much so I didn't mind terribly the other love interests, or at least from Bram. Quillan was boring. Knight I feel fell out if character once in a while, otherwise he was great and crush-able as in I liked him.. At the ending I didn't like Dulce because she was all disinterested and vapid. When Bram kisses her, nothing. When our Hero Knight kissed her, nothing. No emotion, no life, like she's just allowing people to stick their tongues in her mouth and she's just the orifice that happens to be there to allow it's meanderings. I also dislike how there is chemistry and then the author writes scenes with actual kisses and suddenly wtf? the chemistry is gone. Nothing's explained or written poetically or crassly or anything just BASIC 'he kissed her, moving on..' She's like that one saying what was it? A dead fish? Someone who doesn't participate or enjoy in the events. I get the whole story and her grief but even when the author wrote stuff like how she grabs onto him and gets into the kiss or whatnot it still is dead, boring, and flat, like she's listless, the soda that didn't fizz. Bram doesn't like girls who don't banter with him, just an fyi agreeable vapid new dislikable heroine who bores.I don't want to read about the hero (Knight)I like trying to make out with a blow up toy cuz that's all she was at the ending chapters. Vapid, boring, useless. *horrified*(view spoiler) About her vapid-ness, I understand that she's lost and doesn't know who she likes so she's just treading slow but it's starting to annoy. And now if I want more i'll have to read the next book. I probably will, I liked the characters enough to. It sounds like I didn't enjoy this book but I did. A lot. The ending just disagrees a lot with me and some minor details that pricked me the wrong way.(less)

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Jul 05, 2012 Noodle rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance

This was suggested by a discussion board on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/6... and proved to be an excellent suggestion. It's always nice to be introduced to new authors and find a book series you can really get your teeth into.

Initially the first few chapters were not as captivating as I would have liked, but the writing flowed enough to keep me mildly intrigued. Then when the pace picked up, the romance started to appear and the mystery began to take on a life of its own, I wa...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.

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