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My name is Bowie, better known as Little Bo-Peep.
I’m a shepherdess—someone who leads the dead to the world beyond this one.
When I find a lost soldier, Sinbad, roaming among the Mallow Fields—the place where spirits are drawn so I can escort them to the ever after, I’m not sure why I feel so attracted to him.
Maybe it’s owing to this attraction that I allow Sinbad to enthrall me with stories about his life at sea.
Before I know what’s happened, Sinbad is tethered to me, which means he’s able to leave the Mallow Fields.
Good thing for me because Sinbad becomes a protector of sorts—and protection is what I’ll need when I come across three handsome strangers—Dolion, Claude, and Jack.
These three strangers claim to be sent from the Guild to find me.
Why? Because apparently I’m a Chosen One.
Forced into accompanying these three men into battle, I find I can’t help my attraction to all three of them.
Yet there’s something about the group’s leader, Dolion, that doesn’t sit well with me.
Maybe it’s because my emotions are out of my control when I’m around him, or maybe it’s owing to the fact that I keep seeing visions from another time…
Whatever the reason, I know Dolion isn’t all he seems.
The Happily Never After Series of Dark Fairytale 10 Champions destined to defeat an evil that threatens to wipe out the land of Fantasia...
Snow White, Goldilocks, Rose Red, Sleeping Beauty, Tinkerbell, Cinderella, Little Bo-Peep, Belle, The Little Mermaid, and Red Riding Hood
PLEASE These books are meant to be read in order, although each story features a different princess, their stories are all tied together so it's best to read them in order.
I’m a shepherdess—someone who leads the dead to the world beyond this one.
When I find a lost soldier, Sinbad, roaming among the Mallow Fields—the place where spirits are drawn so I can escort them to the ever after, I’m not sure why I feel so attracted to him.
Maybe it’s owing to this attraction that I allow Sinbad to enthrall me with stories about his life at sea.
Before I know what’s happened, Sinbad is tethered to me, which means he’s able to leave the Mallow Fields.
Good thing for me because Sinbad becomes a protector of sorts—and protection is what I’ll need when I come across three handsome strangers—Dolion, Claude, and Jack.
These three strangers claim to be sent from the Guild to find me.
Why? Because apparently I’m a Chosen One.
Forced into accompanying these three men into battle, I find I can’t help my attraction to all three of them.
Yet there’s something about the group’s leader, Dolion, that doesn’t sit well with me.
Maybe it’s because my emotions are out of my control when I’m around him, or maybe it’s owing to the fact that I keep seeing visions from another time…
Whatever the reason, I know Dolion isn’t all he seems.
The Happily Never After Series of Dark Fairytale 10 Champions destined to defeat an evil that threatens to wipe out the land of Fantasia...
Snow White, Goldilocks, Rose Red, Sleeping Beauty, Tinkerbell, Cinderella, Little Bo-Peep, Belle, The Little Mermaid, and Red Riding Hood
PLEASE These books are meant to be read in order, although each story features a different princess, their stories are all tied together so it's best to read them in order.
297 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 25, 2022
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April 15, 2026
Bowie has an unusual job. She is a Shepherd, and she guides souls to the place they should go on to next, after physical death.
But she's having a problem with one particular, very stubborn soul, called Sinbad, who can't seem to understand what he's supposed to do, no matter how often she instructs him.
What happens next, starts a whole avalanche of things happening to, and with, Bowie, that involves her discovery - and resistance to - the fact that she's one of The Chosen.
Then she ends up tying Sinbad's soul to herself, after three men: Dolion Winters, the apparent Leader of the three Guild soldiers. Claude Frollo, an ex-priest; and Jack Cuore, a magician, both of Wonderland, find her.
All three men are insisting that they teach her all they can of warfare, as they travel with her to what they expect will be the final battlefield of the War against their enemy, Morningstar.
As is usual with these stories, there are plenty of arguments, fighting, running away, plotting, and getting to know each other, over time, physically and emotionally.
Bowie definitely turns out to be a much stronger woman than she had thought herself, as all the Chosen are, and the ending to this story is one I hadn't even guessed at, which was really good - but I'm not going to spoil the surprise, as I hate that happening for myself!
I thoroughly enjoyed this story, too, especially as it took the turn that it did - go on, you know you want to read it yourself - and so I'll be going straight to the next story, in Book 9: 'Belle'.
To be honest with you, I've actually already read 'Belle' - I just forgot to write my review for 'Bowie', because I went straight on to Book 9 - that's the trouble when I decide to have 'just one peek' at a new syory! Lol
So, I'll be catching up on this next review, for 'Belle', as soon as I sign off on this one!
But she's having a problem with one particular, very stubborn soul, called Sinbad, who can't seem to understand what he's supposed to do, no matter how often she instructs him.
What happens next, starts a whole avalanche of things happening to, and with, Bowie, that involves her discovery - and resistance to - the fact that she's one of The Chosen.
Then she ends up tying Sinbad's soul to herself, after three men: Dolion Winters, the apparent Leader of the three Guild soldiers. Claude Frollo, an ex-priest; and Jack Cuore, a magician, both of Wonderland, find her.
All three men are insisting that they teach her all they can of warfare, as they travel with her to what they expect will be the final battlefield of the War against their enemy, Morningstar.
As is usual with these stories, there are plenty of arguments, fighting, running away, plotting, and getting to know each other, over time, physically and emotionally.
Bowie definitely turns out to be a much stronger woman than she had thought herself, as all the Chosen are, and the ending to this story is one I hadn't even guessed at, which was really good - but I'm not going to spoil the surprise, as I hate that happening for myself!
I thoroughly enjoyed this story, too, especially as it took the turn that it did - go on, you know you want to read it yourself - and so I'll be going straight to the next story, in Book 9: 'Belle'.
To be honest with you, I've actually already read 'Belle' - I just forgot to write my review for 'Bowie', because I went straight on to Book 9 - that's the trouble when I decide to have 'just one peek' at a new syory! Lol
So, I'll be catching up on this next review, for 'Belle', as soon as I sign off on this one!
November 3, 2025
📖 Title: Bowie
✍️ Author: HP Mallory
⭐️ Rating: (4 out of 5)
📅 Date Finished: October 26th, 2025
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🧵 Quick Summary:
Bowie by H.P. Mallory is a dark-fairy-tale retelling of Little Bo Peep. Bow isn’t looking for lost sheep—she’s a guide who leads the dead to the afterlife. When she encounters Sinbad, a soldier caught between life and death, she’s torn between her duty and forbidden desire. It’s a short, paranormal romance mixing love, loss, and the supernatural in the Happily Never After world.
💭 What I Loved:
- A character from a previous book in this series gets the story they deserve in this book.
- Silly and witty dialogue through the entire book. Even in serious moments.
- I love this version of Little Bo Peep
😬 What Didn’t Work for Me:
- I really didn’t love the inconsistency of the character’s intelligence in this one.
- Miscommunication. This is a massive thing for me. I also didn’t love the lack of communication.
🗣️ Final Thoughts:
This is the eighth book in the Happily Never After series. I am almost sure that this is one of my favorites in the series. I can at least say that I enjoyed it quite a lot. I really do recommend reading this series in order, but that is just my personal preference. It does look like they can be read as standalone books, but I personally feel they would make better sense if you read them all and in order.
✍️ Author: HP Mallory
⭐️ Rating: (4 out of 5)
📅 Date Finished: October 26th, 2025
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🧵 Quick Summary:
Bowie by H.P. Mallory is a dark-fairy-tale retelling of Little Bo Peep. Bow isn’t looking for lost sheep—she’s a guide who leads the dead to the afterlife. When she encounters Sinbad, a soldier caught between life and death, she’s torn between her duty and forbidden desire. It’s a short, paranormal romance mixing love, loss, and the supernatural in the Happily Never After world.
💭 What I Loved:
- A character from a previous book in this series gets the story they deserve in this book.
- Silly and witty dialogue through the entire book. Even in serious moments.
- I love this version of Little Bo Peep
😬 What Didn’t Work for Me:
- I really didn’t love the inconsistency of the character’s intelligence in this one.
- Miscommunication. This is a massive thing for me. I also didn’t love the lack of communication.
🗣️ Final Thoughts:
This is the eighth book in the Happily Never After series. I am almost sure that this is one of my favorites in the series. I can at least say that I enjoyed it quite a lot. I really do recommend reading this series in order, but that is just my personal preference. It does look like they can be read as standalone books, but I personally feel they would make better sense if you read them all and in order.
July 31, 2022
Oh boy
I admit... I knew who the person was but not THAT. I can't say more than that because I do not want to spoil but not boy.... Such a nice fun twist in this story
I admit... I knew who the person was but not THAT. I can't say more than that because I do not want to spoil but not boy.... Such a nice fun twist in this story
March 2, 2022
Bowie is a shepherdess that helps souls travel to their destined places . When one day her life gets turned upside down when she meets Sinbad a ghost who doesn't belong . They become friends with him telling her stories of his life on the sea . He becomes her protector when she meets three men who have told her that she is a chosen one and she needs to come with them . While being forced to go with them she finds herself attracted to all three men but doesn't really trust Dolion, he brings out emotions that she has tried to keep down for years . Will our heroine figure out before it is too late what Dolion is about or will her heart be broken beyond repair when she finds out who he actually is .
Ok this book has some really good characters . Bowie is basically a grim reaper as she takes people who have passed to their destined places but she is more then she believes she is . She is one feisty woman who has powers that could wipe out Morningstar . She is a little naive at first but my oh my she really grows in her powers fast . Claude is a sweet guy who is there to be Bowie's protector and her confidante . Jack is her trainer and he is well he is pushy and sometimes comes off just a little arrogant . Dolion is well he is just hiding something and is kind of creepy in the way he acts . He seems to be up to something not good .There is definitely more to him then meets the eye . Not going to spoil it but its a doozy . These characters are so well written and complex. You will love them .
This is the eight book in the series and it is getting really good and you really get a good look at the other side a bit . The characters are well written and complex and you will totally love them . The author paints such a beautiful picture of the lands and the characters . You really get sucked into the story and can't help but cheer for the characters . This is one of those books that will have you fanning yourself and then in the next second you are on the edge of your seat . I am so trying not to do any spoilers here cause I really want to . I can't wait to see what happens in Belle the next book . So if you want a fun read check out this series with strong heroines and the men who love them this is the series for you
Ok this book has some really good characters . Bowie is basically a grim reaper as she takes people who have passed to their destined places but she is more then she believes she is . She is one feisty woman who has powers that could wipe out Morningstar . She is a little naive at first but my oh my she really grows in her powers fast . Claude is a sweet guy who is there to be Bowie's protector and her confidante . Jack is her trainer and he is well he is pushy and sometimes comes off just a little arrogant . Dolion is well he is just hiding something and is kind of creepy in the way he acts . He seems to be up to something not good .There is definitely more to him then meets the eye . Not going to spoil it but its a doozy . These characters are so well written and complex. You will love them .
This is the eight book in the series and it is getting really good and you really get a good look at the other side a bit . The characters are well written and complex and you will totally love them . The author paints such a beautiful picture of the lands and the characters . You really get sucked into the story and can't help but cheer for the characters . This is one of those books that will have you fanning yourself and then in the next second you are on the edge of your seat . I am so trying not to do any spoilers here cause I really want to . I can't wait to see what happens in Belle the next book . So if you want a fun read check out this series with strong heroines and the men who love them this is the series for you
March 9, 2022
Bowie for the Win!
Bowie for the win! This story did seem a bit longer than the previous books in this series..but that could totally be just me. I felt like this installment really stood out from the other ones too!
Bowie for the win! This story did seem a bit longer than the previous books in this series..but that could totally be just me. I felt like this installment really stood out from the other ones too!
April 5, 2022
Bowie (Happily Never After... Book #8)
This book set is a fun read.
Most of the characters I enjoyed getting to know.
Others were toxic.(By their own, not the characters themself),
If you want a funny, easy read ... Look more.😉
This book set is a fun read.
Most of the characters I enjoyed getting to know.
Others were toxic.(By their own, not the characters themself),
If you want a funny, easy read ... Look more.😉
February 26, 2022
This book was AWESOME!!! Loved how much we progressed in the battle!!! Love the twist of the Shepherd!! Can't wait for Belle!!!
March 1, 2022
I adore this series! The handsome men, the feisty chosen ones, even the deplorable Morningstar...he better get what's coming to him!
I impatiently wait for Belle's story and the finale of the poem!
I impatiently wait for Belle's story and the finale of the poem!
March 1, 2022
still
A good story looking forward to reading more of em. 10 more words words words words words words words words
A good story looking forward to reading more of em. 10 more words words words words words words words words
March 25, 2022
Another good book in this series! I just love new takes on old fairytales! And if you want spicy, this book is for you!
January 28, 2024
This book should come with a dubious consent warning.
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