Of Flame and Promise: A Weird Girls Novel

Cecy Robson

Jan 2016 · Loveswept

About this ebook

Perfect for fans of Keri Arthur and Bella Forrest, this short novel kicks off a sizzling new series in the award-winning Weird Girls saga as Celia’s sister Taran fights to have it all: independence, hot romance, and enough firepower to torch an army of blood-thirsty supernaturals.

“One of my favorite books series.”—Jessie Potts, USA Today

Cursed by a spell meant to destroy them, Taran Wird and her sisters instead developed unique magical talents. With the power of fire and lightning literally at her fingertips, Taran doesn’t fear much. Demons, vamps, whatever—bring ’em on! Only one thing terrifies her: commitment.

Taran is crazy about her boyfriend, Gemini, a sexy were with the incredible ability to split into two separate wolves. But after watching her sister go through heartbreak with the pack’s Alpha, Taran knows not to count on happily ever after—despite Gemini’s desire to claim her as his mate. Reluctantly, she agrees to meet his very traditional and conservative parents. Taran’s a badass with a mouth to match, and Gemini loves her for it. She’s just not positive these attributes will please Mom and Dad.

Unsurprisingly, every attempt by Taran to bond with Gemini’s folks proves disastrous. But in the end, Taran finds that winning them over means unleashing her powers . . . and proving that this foul-mouthed fire-starter is a force to be reckoned with.

Praise for Of Flame and Promise

“An absolutely amazing book. I laughed, I cried, I felt their pain. It’s one of the best books I have read. While this was my first book by Cecy, it won’t be my last.”—Night Owl Reviews (five stars, Top Pick)

“For fans of the series, this is a must read. . . . We hope you enjoy its heartbreak and humor as much as we did.”—That’s What I’m Talking About

“Robson did a great job letting her readers get to know Taran in a deeper level.”—Under the Covers

“Another exciting and thrilling installation in Ms. Robson’s fantastic series.”—Rainy Day Ramblings

“Adds a new dimension to an already loved series.”—A Book Obsession

“A scorching hot romance, with humor and suspense.”—Caffeinated Book Reviewer

“I am a sucker for love stories, and Of Flame and Promise is one that I really enjoyed.”—The Bookaholic Cat

“Exciting, funny, and oh la la sexy!”—Christy’s Love of Books

Praise for the Weird Girls series

“So much action, so much violence and, oh, the lust radiating off of our heroes . . . I definitely recommend this series for lovers of all things paranormal and awesome.”—Jessie Potts, USA Today

“[With Cecy Robson’s] edgy, witty and modern style of storytelling, the reader will be drawn deep into this quirky paranormal world. . . . Strong pacing, constant action and distinctive, appealing characters—including a gutsy heroine—will no doubt keep you invested.”—RT Book Reviews

“A healthy dose of humor, a heaping dash of the supernatural, and a pinch of mystery all laced with a heavy dollop of action . . . Robson knows how to combine all the best ingredients to keep her readers hooked and begging for another hit.”—Fresh Fiction

Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Ratings and reviews

Of Flame and Promise is book #6 in Cecy Robson's popular A Weird Girls series. This is the first book I have read in the series and while I did struggle a few time due to my lack of previous storylines, I found this book to be a very entertaining read. Taran is absolutely hilarious in this book. She is a serious badass with a foul mouth and power to back it all up. She is crazy for her boyfriend Gemini but when he asks her to meet his parents Taran freaks out. After watching her sister go through a horrible amount of heartbreak, Taran is scared of ever feeling the same way. Gemini is second in command of his wolf pack. He and his wolf have decided that Taran is the mate they want, the only problem is convincing Taran of that. When Gemini takes Taran to meet his parents all sorts of craziness erupts. With Taran's smart mouth you just know nothing will go easy or as planned. This part of the story had me laughing so hard I had tears rolling out of my eyes. This story has something for everyone. A feisty heroine, a swoon worthy hero, lots of drama and a good bit of good vs. evil thrown into the mix. After reading this installment of the series I can't wait to go back and read all the other books I have missed. I received an eARC of this book compliments of the publisher for my honest review and opinion. All ratings and opinions stated are my own.

Taran Wird is crazy about Gemini, the sexy wolf with the incredible ability to split into two different wolves, but she knows not to count on happily ever after despite Gemini’s desire to claim her in this spellbinding urban fantasy romance. Despite her fears of commitment, Taran reluctantly agrees to meet Gemini’s parents and readers can’t help but get pulled into the story as one disaster after another plagues Taran’s every attempt to bond with them. Spine tingling tension, quite a few chuckles and emotional turbulence build throughout the story as the reader relates to Taran’s situation and excitement builds when Taran is forced to prove that though she may be a foul-mouthed fire starter, she is a force to be reckoned with. The fast paced, well written and smooth flowing plot never has a dull moment with everything that happens around Taran including some moments of jealousy inspired chaos and of course the evil and mayhem caused by their enemies. The intriguing events draw readers in and ensure they have to turn every page as the sizzling chemistry between Gemini and Taran spark scorching passion but also lots of emotional angst as their relationship has Gemini wanting to claim her and of course there is all the emotional turmoil and excitement surrounding the other Wird sisters to spice things up as well. Once again, the Weird Girls had me glued to the pages with the exhilarating but believable action, passionate and vulnerable emotional output that flows from the bewitching characters as well as the intriguing events and fascinating world that keeps surprising me and I can’t wait to read the next one, oh and I guess I should mention that Of Flames and Promise is from Taran’s POV which makes for a nice change of pace.

About the author

Cecy Robson is the author of the Shattered Past series, the O’Brien Family novels, the upcoming Carolina Beach novels, and the award-winning Weird Girls urban fantasy romance series. A double-nominated RITA Award finalist for Once Pure and Once Kissed, Cecy is a recovering Jersey girl living in the South who enjoys carbs way too much and exercise way too little. Gifted and cursed with an overactive imagination, she can typically be found on her laptop silencing the yappy characters in her head by telling their stories.