Historical Romance
To rescue her was to rescue his own soul.On a cold Parisian night, Vicomte Aleksender de Lefèvre forges an everlasting bond with a broken girl during her darkest hour, rescuing her from a life of abuse and misery. Tormented by his own demons, he finds his first bit of solace in sheltering little Sofia Rose.But when Aleksender is drawn away by the Franco-Prussian war, the seasons pass. And in that long year, Sofia matures into a stunning young woman—a dancer with an understanding of devotion and redemption far surpassing her age.
Alongside his closest friend, Aleksender returns home to find that “home” is gone, replaced by revolution, bloodshed, betrayal—and a love always out of reach. Scarred inside and out, he’s thrust into a world of sensuality and violence—a world in which all his hours have now grown dark, and where only Sofia might bring an end to the winter in his heart.Inspired by the 1871 Paris Commune, The Frost of Springtime is a poignant tale of revolution, redemption, and the healing power of love.
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EXCERPT
The heat
of their bodies mingled as one. With each breath, Aleksender drank in the sweet
essence of his beloved ward. His mind swam with unorthodox visions and desires.
He inclined his head, lost to the power of her nearness, entranced by
everything that was Sofia
“Alek,
my Alek …”
Each
word infused Aleksender with a delicious and undeniable warmth. Intoxicated by
roses and wintertime, he found it difficult to speak, difficult to think.
Breathless, he swallowed and met the haunting depths of her eyes.
“Please,”
she dreamily murmured, “I want you to kiss me again…”
About the Author
Rachel L. Demeter lives in the beautiful hills of Anaheim, California with Teddy, her goofy lowland sheepdog, and high school sweetheart of ten years. She enjoys writing dark, edgy romances that challenge the reader’s emotions and examine the redeeming power of love.
Imagining stories and characters has been Rachel’s passion for longer than she can remember. Before learning how to read or write, she would dictate stories while her mom would jot them down for her. She has a special affinity for the tortured hero and unconventional romances. Whether sculpting the protagonist or antagonist, she always ensures that every character is given a soul.
Rachel strives to intricately blend elements of romance, suspense, and horror. Some common themes her stories never stray too far from: forbidden romance, soul mates, the power of love to redeem, mend all wounds, and triumph over darkness. Her dream is to move readers and leave an emotional impact through her words.
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Thank you so much for the lovely post! I'm honored to be on your blog today. <3
ReplyDeleteOh, Vonnie!! I just HAVE to read and buy this one!! (Of course, I'm getting the paperback, lol. You know how I feel about printed books.) Why am I so interested in this novel? Well, aside from the gorgeous cover, I love the story itself! The plot sounds very, very romantic, with a lot of angst, as well. Besides, I've already read part of the book on Amazon, and the writing is luscious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for featuring this book!! I think Ms.Demeter is an author to watch!! : )