Cursed by Destiny (WG 3)

Authors: Cecy Robson

Tags: #Vampires, #Romance, #Paranormal, #Urban, #Adult, #Fiction, #Fantasy

PRAISE FOR CECY ROBSON

A Cursed Embrace

“This is a fantastic new paranormal series, and I highly recommend Cecy Robson for those looking for steam and sass.”

—
USA Today

“Robson’s 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.”

—My Guilty Obsession (5 stars)

“
A Cursed Embrace
is an emotional roller-coaster ride that starts right from the first page with danger and suspense and continues right until the end of the book.”

—Gizmo’s Reviews (5 stars)

“I know I’ve 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!”

—Christy’s Love of Books (5 stars)

“If you have not tried this series, I highly recommend it to you. You will be blown away by the first pages and you’ll be able to discover a world full of creatures of all kinds.”

—Between Dreams and Reality (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)

“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

“Cecy Robson delivers yet another amazing installment of her Weird Girls series in
A Cursed Embrace
!”

—Mad Hatter Reads

Sealed with a Curse

“If you’re looking for fun, adventure, a messy love triangle, and an awesome family, check out
Sealed with a Curse
.”

—
USA Today

“The beginning of a new series that keeps you hooked till the last page!”

—Paranormal Cravings (a must-read special pick)

“Robson skillfully builds a believable world . . . [a] solid page-turning debut.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Be prepared. You aren’t going to want to put the book down—it’s too much fun!”

—Urban Fantasy Reviews

“A new great series, and I really can’t wait to have more now!”

—Between Dreams and Reality

“Pumped with adrenaline . . . beyond entertaining. . . . I can’t wait for book two.”

—Talk Supe

“This is an exciting and refreshing debut, and I can’t wait to see what’s next for this series!”

—My Bookish Ways

“[W]hen it comes to romance, [Celia] has a refreshing innocence that is sure to delight readers.”

—
RT Book Reviews

The Weird Girls: A Novella

“Absolutely phenomenal.”

—Nocturnal Readings

“It kept me on the edge of my seat.”

—Urban Fantasy Reader

“Sure to be a great new action-packed urban fantasy series. I can’t wait to hear what other craziness these four sisters will find themselves in.”

—Readers Confessions

“Wonderfully imaginative. . . . I can’t wait to see what happens next to these sisters. Something tells me it’s going to be a wild ride.”

—She-Wolf Reads

The Weird Girls Series by Cecy Robson

The Weird Girls: A Novella

Sealed with a Curse

A Cursed Embrace

A Cursed Moon: A Weird Girls Novella

A WEIRD GIRLS NOVEL

CECY ROBSON

SIGNET ECLIPSE

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First published by Signet Eclipse, an imprint of New American Library,

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Excerpt from
Sealed with a Curse
copyright © Cecy Robson, LLC, 2013

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ISBN 978-1-101-59774-3

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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Praise

The Weird Girls Series by Cecy Robson

READER’S GUIDE TO THE MAGICAL WORLD OF THE WEIRD GIRLS SERIES

Preview of Sealed with a Curse

To my children, my sunshine in the rain and my stars in the sky. Mommy loves you. And to my mother-in-law, Shirley, who always treated me like one of her own.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

To have one person help me bring out my creativity and give it life is a tremendous blessing. To have an entire team available leaves me blessed beyond words.

First of all, many thanks to my editor, Elizabeth Bistrow, who not only jumped on the crazy train known as Cecy Robson, but boarded with a smile, and purchased a few extra tickets so Claire Zion and the staff of Penguin Random House could ride along. Thank you, everyone, for your participation in the book-birthing process. Another “weird” novel is born!

To the artists and model, I could have never imagined more beautiful covers. Thank you for your talents and collective vision for my world. You are amazing!

To my agent, Nicole Resciniti, who is more family than friend, and the person who fights fang and claw for me. Nic, thank you for always laughing at my jokes—even the bad ones—and for caring with all of your being. I would be lost without your honesty, intelligence, and heart.

To my husband, Jamie: Babe, where would I be without your loving arms, your devilish grin, and your horrifically bad recaps of classic songs? Thank you for lifting me with your words of support and for laughing at me when I really need to be laughed at. I’ll love you forever.

To Pat Cicci, a beautiful woman who gave life to one of my dearest friends, Marifran. I’ll remember her gentle words and kind heart always. She laughed at my silly antics and sarcastic humor, mostly because she enjoyed the happiness that laughter brought her, and because she enjoyed life. Heaven has a new angel, one that will watch over her husband, Frank, her children and her grandchildren, and offer them hope and love in times when they need it most. May God bless her.

To my Weird Girls fans, thank you for your loyalty and for spreading the word about my series. I’ll tell you this much: The best is yet to come!

CHAPTER 1

Master Vampire’s Estate

Tahoe City, California

“Are you ready, Celia?”

Misha’s voice was nothing more than a seductive whisper. It made me breathless. “Yes.”

His gray eyes wandered down my body. “Are you sure you can handle it?”

“Yes.”

“
All
of it?”