Synopses & Reviews
Celia Wird and her three sisters are just like other twentysomething girlswith one tiny exception: They are the products of a curse that backfired and gave each of them unique powers that made them, well, a little weird.
After Celia Wird and her sisters help master vampire Misha save his family, their powers are exposed to the supernatural community of the Lake Tahoe region. But fame comes at a price, and being weird” isnt always welcome.
To make matters worse, Celia desires the love of Alpha werewolf Aric, but his pack is bent on destroying their relationship to preserve his pureblood status. And once weres start turning up deadwith evidence pointing to the vampiresshe must face the prospect of losing Aric forever. But the chaos only masks a new threat. An evil known as the Tribe has risenand their sights are set on Celia and her sisters.
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"Set in an alternate Atlanta controlled by three magical factions, Andrews's edgy series stands apart from similar fantasies starring tough crime-solving females owing to its complex world-building and skilled characterizations." Library Journal
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Praise for Sealed with a Curse
“This is a funny book. Seriously, I was laughing and enjoyed reading every page. . . . The best part, though, to me was the interaction between the sisters. Each has her own personality and story, which makes the sisters witty and amazing individually and together. I'm looking forward to reading more of the Weird Girls and have put the series on my auto-buy list. If you're looking for fun, adventure, a messy love triangle and an awesome family, check out Sealed with a Curse.”—USA Today
“Celia and her sisters are an eclectic bunch, determined to keep each other safe at all costs. As for Celia, she may be the leader of her family, but when it comes to romance, she has a refreshing innocence that is sure to delight readers. Robson clearly shows that family, the ones youre born with and the ones you create, are instrumental for survival—especially in this adventurous and enchanting ride!”—Romantic Times, 4 ½ stars
“Robson combines four sisters with supernatural powers, a murderous yet sympathetic vampire, and a frightening virus in an engaging paranormal romance with bite. . . . Robson skillfully builds a believable world near Lake Tahoe for this solid page-turning debut.”—Publishers Weekly
“There's a LOT that happens but I never had a problem picking the book back up and WHOOSH being absorbed into the story. And there is some seriously silly, irreverent funny, y'all. . . . I enjoyed the hell out of reading [Sealed with a Curse]. My inner 12 year old guffawed constantly. I was really happy to read it and had a grand time every time I picked it up.”—Smart Bitches Trashy Books
“Wowsa! I liked this book so much we have picked Sealed with a Curse by Cecy Robson as a MUST READ of this winter! . . . Cecy Robson has written about a unique world full of werewolves, wereracoons, a werebobcat, vampires and of course the 4 kick-ass sisters that you will love as your own family!”—Paranormal Cravings
“Sealed with a Curse has just about everything I want in a really good urban fantasy. Strong lead characters? Check. A sexy romance brewing on the side? Check. Vamps, weres, witches, and more? Check!! . . . This is an exciting and refreshing debut and I cant wait to see whats next for this series!”—My Bookish Ways
“Sealed with a Curse was impressive. The pace was fantastic, the story exciting and the chemistry between all of the characters was just great. I loved everyone in this book - even the creepy people. Everyone was compelling and added a lot to the story and to the world Cecy created. I strongly recommend this book.” —Yummy Men and Kick Ass Chicks, 5 stars
“It is rare that an Urban Fantasy book can grab me from the first few pages. . . . But this book, this one definitely got me hooked after the first few pages. There was action, humor, danger, sisterly bonding, witty one liners, something fun and completely unique and a whole new world just waiting to be discovered, and I knew I wanted to discover it.” —My Guilty Obsession, 5 stars
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Praise for A Cursed Embrace: “Robsons blend of smart-alecky wit, good old-fashioned romance, and suspenseful episodes of fighting off evil spirits form a paranormal thriller that will make pulses pound and pages turn.” -Publishers Weekly
“Crisp, amusing storytelling, good pacing, and sassy, sharp characters keep this story interesting. A well-told story with a modern feel, A Cursed Embrace definitely stands out in its genre.” -Romantic Times
“I freaking LOVE this series. Robson has once again blown me away with the greatness that is her writing...I don't know where this series will go from here but I know that where ever it goes I will follow because I am in love. In love with it all and I want more, lots more.” -My Guilty Obsession, 5 stars
“A Cursed Embrace is an emotional rollercoaster ride that starts right from the first page with danger and suspense and continues right until the end of the book...Cecy Robson knows how to write. She lets you get close to her characters in such a way that you can honestly say you wish you were friends with them.” -Gizmos Reviews, 5 stars
“Sometimes you find those authors you just click with, and Cecys writing clicked with me...I know Ive probably said this a million times, but I really do love the Weird Girls series. If you have any interest in kick-ass urban fantasies, then you need to read these!”
-Christys Love of Books, 5 stars
“A Cursed Embrace had me hooked from the very first page…Cecy Robson has now become one of my auto buy authors and I will be devouring anything else she publishes the second I can get my hands on it!” -Feeling Fictional, 5 stars
“Cecy Robson manages to take us into her world after a few pages and it is always very difficult to come out. Vampires, demons, werewolves and our dear sisters mingle to make an explosive mixture...If you have not tried this series, I highly recommend it to you. You will be blown away by the first pages and youll be able to discover a world full of creatures of all kinds.” -Between Dreams and Reality, 5 stars
“Cecy Robsons A Cursed Embrace takes the Wird sisters to higher levels and it is extraordinary! This was a delightful, fast-paced read that held me rigid. I am so looking forward to where this series will take Celia and her sisters.” -A Great Read, 5 stars
“A Cursed Embrace is definitely on my list of Best/Favorite Reads of 2013, if not at the top.” -My Parahangover, 5 stars
“The sisters will have you laughing with their attempt at seduction, your jaws gritting from heartbreak, have you biting your nails from the suspense, and your heart clutched from a very close call with death...So future readers, hang on tight because Cecy Robson will take you for a ride that will rival any monster coasters you've ever been on.” -Talk Supe
“Utterly loved this book. This book was everything that I could have wanted in an urban fantasy. Not for one moment did I want to put this book down.” -Books of Love
“A Cursed Embrace is action-packed from the very beginning and it proves that the Weird Sisters are a force to be reckoned with in the paranormal genre.” -Books-N-Kisses
“Celia Wird is a fantastic UF heroine with heart.” -The Quillery
“Cecy Robson delivers yet another amazing installment of her Weird Girls series in A Cursed Embrace!” -Mad Hatter Reads
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Praise for the Jane Yellowrock Novels “Jane Yellowrock is smart, sexy, and ruthless.”—New York Times Bestselling Author Kim Harrison
“Seriously. Best urban fantasy Ive read in years, possibly ever.”—C. E. Murphy, author of Truthseeker
“Jane is the best urban fantasy heroine around.”—Night Owl Reviews
Synopsis
Audrey Callahan left behind her life in the Edge, and she's determined to stay on the straight and narrow. But when her brother gets into hot water, the former thief takes on one last heist and finds herself matching wits with a jack of all trades...
Kaldar Mar-a gambler, lawyer, thief, and spy-expects his latest assignment tracking down a stolen item to be a piece of cake, until Audrey shows up. But when the item falls into the hands of a lethal criminal, Kaldar realizes that in order to finish the job, he's going to need Audrey's help...
Synopsis
The
New York Times bestselling Kate Daniels novels have been hailed as “top-notch urban fantasy” (
Monsters and Critics). Now, Ilona Andrews delves deeper into Kate’s world, and reveals its untold stories…
After being kicked out of the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid, Andrea’s whole existence is in shambles. She tries to put herself back together by working for Cutting Edge, a small investigative firm owned by her best friend. When several shapeshifters working for Raphael Medrano—the male alpha of the Clan Bouda, and Andrea’s former lover—die unexpectedly at a dig site, Andrea is assigned to investigate. Now she must work with Raphael as her search for the killer leads into the secret underbelly of supernatural Atlanta. And dealing with her feelings for him might have to take a back seat to saving the world…
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The New York Times bestseller
Jane Yellowrock is a shape-shifting skinwalker who always takes care of her ownno matter the cost....
When Evan Trueblood blows into town looking for his wife, Molly, hes convinced that she came to see her best friend, Jane. But it seems like the witch made it to New Orleans and then disappeared without a trace.
Jane is ready to do whatever it takes to find her friend. Her desperate search leads her deep into a web of black magic and betrayal and into the dark history between vampires and witches. But the closer she draws to Molly, the closer she draws to a new enemyone who is stranger and more powerful than any she has ever faced.
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Jane Yellowrock is a vampire killer for hirebut other creatures of the night still need to watch their backs.... When the Master of the city of New Orleans asks Jane to improve security for a future visit from a delegation of European vampires, she names an exorbitant priceand Leo is willing to pay. Thats because the European vamps want Leos territory, and he knows that he needs Jane to prevent a total bloodbath. Leo, however, doesnt mention how this new job will change Janes life or the danger it will bring her and her team.
Jane has more to worry about than some greedy vampires. Theres a vicious creature stalking the streets of New Orleans, and its agenda seems to be ripping Leo and her to pieces. Now Jane just has to figure out how to kill something she cant even see
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Synopsis
Jane Yellowrock is a shape-shifting skinwalker who always takes care of her ownno matter the cost....
When Evan Trueblood blows into town looking for his wife, Molly, hes convinced that she came to see her best friend, Jane. But it seems like the witch made it to New Orleans and then disappeared without a trace.
Jane is ready to do whatever it takes to find her friend. Her desperate search leads her deep into a web of black magic and betrayal and into the dark history between vampires and witches. But the closer she draws to Molly, the closer she draws to a new enemyone who is stranger and more powerful than any she has ever faced.
About the Author
Ilona Andrews is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. Ilona is a native-born Russian and Andrew is a former communications sergeant in the U.S. Army. Contrary to popular belief, Andrew was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. They met in college, in English Composition 101, where Ilona got a better grade. (Andrew is still sore about that.) Together, Andrew and Ilona are the co-authors of the New York Times bestselling Kate Daniels urban fantasy series and the romantic urban fantasy novels of The Edge. They currently reside in Portland, Oregon with their two children and numerous pets.