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Weird Girls #10.5
A Cursed Noel
Aric Connor was that werewolf, the one destined for glory and the envy of his kind. Until his father’s brutal murder sent him down a dark path he couldn’t escape…
Aric avenged his father, but it wasn’t enough. Nothing was ever enough.
Now, when he’s not executing vicious monsters, Aric grieves in his self-imposed isolation, sinking further into despair.
In a daring move, his packmate acquires the help of the of the town hag, Mimi. And Mimi knows just the gal to snap Aric out of his downward spiral.
Using a forbidden spell, Mimi transports Aric to a different place and time, where festive holiday decorations rule the land and where his love Celia Wird waits in peril.
Will Aric be able to save Celia and her family from a fate worse than death? With monsters, mayhem, and a major snowstorm hitting the area, it will take a Christmas miracle to save Celia, and for Aric to become the leader the world needs.
*previously published in the Shifters & Mistletoe Anthology
Aric avenged his father, but it wasn’t enough. Nothing was ever enough.
Now, when he’s not executing vicious monsters, Aric grieves in his self-imposed isolation, sinking further into despair.
In a daring move, his packmate acquires the help of the of the town hag, Mimi. And Mimi knows just the gal to snap Aric out of his downward spiral.
Using a forbidden spell, Mimi transports Aric to a different place and time, where festive holiday decorations rule the land and where his love Celia Wird waits in peril.
Will Aric be able to save Celia and her family from a fate worse than death? With monsters, mayhem, and a major snowstorm hitting the area, it will take a Christmas miracle to save Celia, and for Aric to become the leader the world needs.
*previously published in the Shifters & Mistletoe Anthology
166 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2021
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Cecy Robson
43 books2,340 followersCecy Robson is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author.
As an immigrant of El Salvador with proud Nahua Pipil indigenous heritage, Cecy worked as a registered nurse for twenty-three years and is honored to have received multiple accolades for her writing. In her free time, Cecy creates magical worlds, heart-stopping romance, and young adult adventure.
You can find Cecy laughing, crying, and cheering on her characters as she pens her next story.
Connect with Cecy online at www.cecyrobson.com
As an immigrant of El Salvador with proud Nahua Pipil indigenous heritage, Cecy worked as a registered nurse for twenty-three years and is honored to have received multiple accolades for her writing. In her free time, Cecy creates magical worlds, heart-stopping romance, and young adult adventure.
You can find Cecy laughing, crying, and cheering on her characters as she pens her next story.
Connect with Cecy online at www.cecyrobson.com
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November 19, 2022
I can't get enough of the Weird Girls series so I was beyond thrilled to see this new prequel novella. A Cursed Noel falls after Gone Hunting, another prequel novella that brings a young Aric and Celia together. This time, it is Aric who is sent across time by a hag's magic to save Celia from a great evil and, by so doing, save himself.
It has been two years since Aric's father was killed by a witch's curse. After taking out the witch, Aric's anger was not appeased and he took out all her helpers and has a lust for the blood and killing. It is the only thing that makes him feel alive these days. He's shut out his best friends- Liam, Koda, and Gemini- and his pack. He's lost his way in anger and grief. Until Mimi, the crazy hag, intervenes. She will send Aric to a place and time- and a person- who will break through to him and give him a reason to care. He doesn't understand until he sees he has been sent to Celia. The magic that made them forget each other the first time falls away with this encounter and they are working together once again to thwart an insidious evil.
My heart ached for Aric's pain and grief that the heavy expectation on him never allowed him to acknowledge and work through. The story was bleak at first and so sad until Mimi- I do love her brand of crazy- stepped in.
Oh the swoony feels when Aric and Celia were together. Makes me want to re-read all their books.
But, oh yes, the humor sprang up when he tried to come over alpha on her and it went wild when the four sisters shared that scene in the backyard.
The action was explosive and just what I've come to expect.
All in all, this novella was full of all the good stuff- action, humor, deep emotions and sexy romance- that I've come to crave from this series. I got much more out of this novella after reading the Weird Girls series and also the Gone Hunting prequel, but, I suppose it could be read out of order. Urban Fantasy lovers need to jump on this series.
It has been two years since Aric's father was killed by a witch's curse. After taking out the witch, Aric's anger was not appeased and he took out all her helpers and has a lust for the blood and killing. It is the only thing that makes him feel alive these days. He's shut out his best friends- Liam, Koda, and Gemini- and his pack. He's lost his way in anger and grief. Until Mimi, the crazy hag, intervenes. She will send Aric to a place and time- and a person- who will break through to him and give him a reason to care. He doesn't understand until he sees he has been sent to Celia. The magic that made them forget each other the first time falls away with this encounter and they are working together once again to thwart an insidious evil.
My heart ached for Aric's pain and grief that the heavy expectation on him never allowed him to acknowledge and work through. The story was bleak at first and so sad until Mimi- I do love her brand of crazy- stepped in.
Oh the swoony feels when Aric and Celia were together. Makes me want to re-read all their books.
But, oh yes, the humor sprang up when he tried to come over alpha on her and it went wild when the four sisters shared that scene in the backyard.
The action was explosive and just what I've come to expect.
All in all, this novella was full of all the good stuff- action, humor, deep emotions and sexy romance- that I've come to crave from this series. I got much more out of this novella after reading the Weird Girls series and also the Gone Hunting prequel, but, I suppose it could be read out of order. Urban Fantasy lovers need to jump on this series.
November 20, 2022
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Cecy Robson has yet to let me down. I love everyone of her books that I have read. I swear anything she writes would turn to gold, even if it's a simple shopping list. In A Cursed Noel, she proved once again the reason she's on my must read author's list.
The events in A Cursed Noel took place after Gone Hunting. Aric’s father was murdered, and he is not handling the loss well. He buries his pain by slaughtering those who were directly and indirectly responsible for his father’s death. However, the more he kills, the more he spirals out of control. No matter how many vicious monsters he kills, the pain remains, which plunges him into further despair. At his wit’s end on how to handle Aric’s self destruction, his pack mate sought the help of the town hag Mimi.
Mimi casts a spell that will see Aric transported to a different timeline and place. A place where everyone is in the festive holiday mode and where the love of his Celia lives. Celia and her siblings are in peril from an unseen magical force, and Aric is in a race against time to save them and destroy the spell.
In true Robson style, A Cursed Noel delivered a story filled with humour, adventure and magic. It pulls you in and keeps you glued to the pages until the very end.
Since the death of his father, Aric has not been the same. The only person who could calm his soul and help him come to terms with his loss was Celia. This book provides a good place to start for readers new to the series, while fans will get an inside look into their lives prior to the events in Sealed by a Curse.
Celia’s siblings made an appearance and once again Taran had me laughing out loud with her actions and snarky remarks. Once again, it was fun connecting with the characters in their teenage years. Their few years older than when they appeared in Gone Hunting. I enjoyed how they collectively dealt with the threat. A threat, which they knew nothing about until Aric brought it to their attention. The gritty action kept me on the edge of my seat.
It would have been nice if more information was made available regarding the witch responsible for the spell that was cast on Celia and her siblings. The story ended on a bittersweet note and left me craving for more of Aric and Celia.
Overall, A Cursed Noel made a wonderful addition to this beloved series. A must read for both newcomers and fans of the series.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
The events in A Cursed Noel took place after Gone Hunting. Aric’s father was murdered, and he is not handling the loss well. He buries his pain by slaughtering those who were directly and indirectly responsible for his father’s death. However, the more he kills, the more he spirals out of control. No matter how many vicious monsters he kills, the pain remains, which plunges him into further despair. At his wit’s end on how to handle Aric’s self destruction, his pack mate sought the help of the town hag Mimi.
Mimi casts a spell that will see Aric transported to a different timeline and place. A place where everyone is in the festive holiday mode and where the love of his Celia lives. Celia and her siblings are in peril from an unseen magical force, and Aric is in a race against time to save them and destroy the spell.
In true Robson style, A Cursed Noel delivered a story filled with humour, adventure and magic. It pulls you in and keeps you glued to the pages until the very end.
Since the death of his father, Aric has not been the same. The only person who could calm his soul and help him come to terms with his loss was Celia. This book provides a good place to start for readers new to the series, while fans will get an inside look into their lives prior to the events in Sealed by a Curse.
Celia’s siblings made an appearance and once again Taran had me laughing out loud with her actions and snarky remarks. Once again, it was fun connecting with the characters in their teenage years. Their few years older than when they appeared in Gone Hunting. I enjoyed how they collectively dealt with the threat. A threat, which they knew nothing about until Aric brought it to their attention. The gritty action kept me on the edge of my seat.
It would have been nice if more information was made available regarding the witch responsible for the spell that was cast on Celia and her siblings. The story ended on a bittersweet note and left me craving for more of Aric and Celia.
Overall, A Cursed Noel made a wonderful addition to this beloved series. A must read for both newcomers and fans of the series.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
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October 30, 2022I love the Weird Girls world and this was a winner.
November 19, 2022
Another Good One
I love this series so much! I was thrilled to see this new book! Keep them coming please! I need more 🥰
I love this series so much! I was thrilled to see this new book! Keep them coming please! I need more 🥰
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