I read "Jinni's Wish" in Kingdom Series Collection Part 2. I enjoy Marie Hall's writing. It is amazing how someone can come up with those wonderful twisted stories that are full of charm, humor, sensuality and sweetness. This novella is the fourth installment in the Kingdom Series. The Bad Five are not as bad as they are made out to be in the original fairy tales. They are just misunderstood and need the love and understanding from their true mate. Each of the characters is flawed with real issues that many will relate to. Their paths are never simple or straight forward, but there is someone for everyone, at least if Danika (their fairy godmother) has her say.

Paz is an aspiring artist who is looking for true love, her Todd. Her brother and his significant other Todd drag her to a carnival where a fortune teller tells her to go to Alaska before it's too late….

We have seen Jinni in the other stories of this series, but here we get to really know him and his past. He is wasting away more each day and is barely a ghost when he finally meets his mate, but he believes it is too late…

Jinni's Wish pulls you in and doesn't let go. I enjoyed the sweet love story between Jinni and Paz and we end up traveling the cosmos with them as Jinni uses the last of his life force to show his love for her.

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Once again... LOVE Marie Hall and her bad boys! I am so psyched to read Hook's story, but afraid to, as it's the last one, and I know the inevitable oh-god-don't-say-it's-over downer is coming....

Please, Marie... don't let Kingdom end with Hook! ;) ( )

This is the 4th book of the Kingdom series, and is more character-driven than the others in the series, providing an interesting wrap-up to the story of the boys with a softly drawn romance.

As with all of the books in this series, the author has pulled a female character from our time who is just slightly unsettled in her life, usually in terms of love. Paz is no different, a talented artist with a dream of a love that mirrors the one her brother has found, she is thrust into a story beyond all logical bounds that tests her willingness to believe love will find her.

In beautifully detailed and poignant scenes, we travel the cosmos with Paz and Jinni as he uses the last of his life force to prove his love for her. With a touch of fairy godmother interference, and more than a touch of Danika's kick-butt attitude, she demands Jinni fight for love, for Paz and for the future that he believes is undeserved.

Another winner in this series, the switch to a more character-driven plot suits the characters and their story perfectly. Jinni has been a recurrent character in the other 3 stories, but always on the sidelines without a major part. Providing a background for him, explaining his motivations and his oft bad attitude and snarky approach to the other boys in Danika's group of four, the story revealed in this book made all of his previous interactions make sense. A great wrap-up to a series that is certain to please many adults who enjoy romance and a touch of fairy tale.

I received an eBook copy from the author as a beta read, and was not compensated for this review. All conclusions are my own responsibility.
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