[Bantam (July 31, 2012)
(ISBN-13: 978-0345531568, 368pp, $7.59)
THE WITCH IS BACK
BOOK 4 OF THE JOLIE WILKINS SERIES
FUNNY AND FEISTY WITCH JOLIE WILKINS IS BACK—OR RATHER, SHE’S BACK TO HER HUMBLE BEGINNINGS. PROPELLED INTO THE PAST TO HER OLD LOS ANGELES FORTUNE-TELLING SHOP, JOLIE HAS NO IDEA SHE POSSESSES EXTRAORDINARY POWERS, AND SHE DEFINITELY DOESN’T REMEMBER BECOMING QUEEN OF THE UNDERWORLD. BUT AT LEAST SHE HAS TWO INCREDIBLY SEXY MEN VYING FOR HER AFFECTION: RAND BALFOUR, WHO LOOKS VERY FAMILIAR, THOUGH JOLIE CAN’T PLACE HIS GORGEOUS FACE, AND SINJIN SINCLAIR, WHO IS TALL, DARK, AND PERFECT . . . EXCEPT FOR THE FANGS.
YET DESPITE HER STEAMY LOVE LIFE, JOLIE CAN’T SHAKE THE SENSE THAT SOMETHING IS NOT QUITE RIGHT—LIKE SHE’S STUCK IN A DÉJÀ VU GONE TERRIBLY AWRY. AS BOTH MEN RACE AGAINST TIME—AND EACH OTHER—TO WIN JOLIE’S HEART, THE FATE OF THE UNDERWORLD HANGS IN THE BALANCE. AND JOLIE’S DECISION CAN EITHER RESTORE ORDER OR CREATE AN ABSOLUTE, DROP-DEAD DISASTER.
MY THOUGHTS: [rating=5]
Okay, so first things first, for those of you who have not yet heard of this author, quickly go find the links to find out more about her below, because you are definitely missing out!
I was introduced to this author by a friend and fellow reviewer. I instantly fell in love with the characters of the Jolie series, as well as the author’s other series as well.
The story takes you into a universe that we all have wondered if exists or not under the surface of the one we live within. You quickly learn that things are not as they appear and that just below the surface is a bubbling and exciting unknown that our heroine falls into and has to learn to maneuver.
Okay, so there is a little bit of back story. For “The Witch is Back,” we find the story picks up precisely where it left off in “Witchful Thinking.” Of course, the vampire is up to his old tricks and will not be left without having won the prize he so desperately feels he deserves. But all hope is not lost, folks.
“The Witch is Back” takes readers on a veritable roller coaster ride through twists and turns and ins and outs of a universe that will make you question EVERYTHING. Yes, Vampires, werewolves and witches really do exist and in this exciting tale, there is no lack of action and adventure, as well as a few steamy romance scenes as well.
Fair warning, this is not a “YA” title. There are scenes held within these pages that are a bit risque and not for the faint at heart.
In my opinion, this series is a must have for all fans of the paranormal, fantasy, paranormal romance and the like. If you want a glimpse at vampires that will starkly contrast what we learned in “Twilight,” then this is the novel for you!
On another note, I have had occasion to personally “sit down” with this author, and she is all about her fans and has some great communities on facebook dedicated to her fans. Maybe we can get her to chime in here and tell us all where to find them?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Taken from the author’s website
Adventures of H.P. Mallory
Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Romance AuthorI 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 USA Today bestseller lists!
I signed with Random House (Bantam imprint) to write three books in the Jolie Wilkins series (Witchful Thinking, The Witch is Back and Something Witchy This Way Comes). Now I love the fact that I’m both a traditionally published author as well as a self-published one (with my Dulcie O’Neil series).
I’m a huge fan of anything paranormal and I always have been. I get super excited whenever they have those Twilight Zone Marathon days and anything ghost or vampire related will always attract my attention.
My interests are varied but aside from writing, I’m most excited about traveling. I’m extremely fortunate to have been able to live in England and Scotland, both places really having a profound effect on my books.
Thanks for checking out my books and I hope you enjoy them! Happy Haunting!
Codicil:
Visit HP Mallory’s website and blog. Click the cover for more info and to purchase a copy. Thanks to Edelweiss and the publishers for a review copy.