I received a copy of this title to read and review for Wicked Reads 
 5 Stars. 
 A Promise of Fire was a shocking surprise for me since I've never read the author previously, and I didn't know what to expect. This fantasy adventure is set in a universe where there are magic users and those who aren't, surrounded by mythological gods and beasts. With the focus on politics and survival, there was a strong thread of romance woven throughout, with an unexpected heat level. 
 A runaway from the north, Cat is hiding out in the south at a circus, of all places. As a magic wielder, living in an area that was just taken over by those who don't possess magic, the circus was the best place for Cat to hide out. 
 A visiting warlord takes notice of Cat's unique abilities, and wishes for her to 'help' him keep the kingdom his family recently took over. When persuasion fails, Griffin kidnaps her. 
 Cat is impulsive, obstinate, and hella powerful with several gods backing her, yet she can't bring herself to escape her captor, and begins protecting him instead. 
 On the pages of the novel, the reader will experience solid world-building, a narrator with flaws and insecurities all the while learning to use her power, and a mystery thread throughout as to who Cat truly is. 
 The novel was surprising humorous in sections, done in a witty or sarcastic fashion, sometimes out of embarrassment for our narrator. It was also unexpectedly blush-inducing. I read with a palm covering my mouth because I was smiling and blushing at times. 
 Inventive. Engrossing. Humorous. Scorching hot with dragon fire and lust. Filled with human emotions. 
 I look forward to reading the next in this series- hopefully soon -and anything else the author publishes. 
 Recommended to Fantasy fans, but with the heat level and the mastery with the romance, those who enjoy PNR will no doubt find it scrumptious too.