Title: The
Frost of Springtime
Author: Rachel
L. Demeter
Genre:
Historical Romance
Book Blurb:
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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Praise for the book:
“I am astonished at this being Rachel L. Demeter’s debut work, for in
form and style, it is very much a tour de force. A riveting story of love and
courage in the aftermath of a brutal war, the author brilliantly juxtaposes the
hazing splendor of French nobility and the impassioned elegance of two people
in love, despite all the world’s oppositions. The title is, in a sense, a
representation of change: the beginning of a new spring with La Belle Époque
and the transition into a new era, for the world and our protagonists.
The wistful loveliness of the setting paints a picture of a crying
France, blending in with the dynamic romance perfectly. Or rather, it does not
merely blend in the background as much as glitters like the brightest jewel,
shining with a vibrancy that makes one want to relieve the halcyon days of
grand old Paris. I was captivated by the setting, the lush writing of Rachel L.
Demeter, and the subtle expressiveness of the characters, which all compelled
me to research more of the historical background, of the 1871 Paris Commune,
through which this story is made more infinitely dearer.” – Buried
Under Romance
“We are in awe. The Frost of Springtime is a MUST HAVE! Despite that we
loved the true facts, we fell instantly in love with the story. It was dark,
emotionally devastating, and sensual. The innocence between the two main
characters was beautiful and their love grew so strong throughout the story
with such grace. One of us even cried while reading The Frost of Springtime. We
loved the cover, we loved the writing style, and we adored the characters. We
fell in love, really hard." – Divas Book Blog
“This novel is intricately detailed and wonderfully written! Opening
with a heartbreaking scene, I was immediately drawn to the story of Aleksender
and his Sofia. Of course, as the story moved on, other enchanting characters
helped to make this poignant book complete. The author has blended historical
facts with fiction skillfully, and presented several narratives flawlessly.
It’s beautiful! I loved it!” – Romancebookworm’s Reviews
“I absolutely love this book. The Frost of Springtime shows how love and
tragedy go hand in hand and that love can actually be more powerful than
anything. I have found that most books do not hit this point right on the nail
like this one does. It’s a Historical Romance and let me just tell you this is
one book I couldn’t put down.” – Magic Within The Pages
“WOW!! The Frost of Springtime is a powerful, epic love story unlike
anything I’ve ever read before. The emotional and visual/sensory depth is
astounding. I felt Aleksender and Sofia’s connection from beginning to end.
Aleksender’s path to healing was at times breathtaking and
heartbreaking. This is a hero who loves his woman with every last breath, every
fiber of his being… and there’s nothing he wouldn’t do for her. AMAZING cast of
secondary characters as well… a 'villain' who actually leaves you morally torn!
Beautifully written (loved the vivid imagery and descriptions!), dark, unusual,
rich with history, epic scope, and a soul deep love that only comes once in a
lifetime… Brava!!!” – Sivonna, an advanced reader
Author
Bio:
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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