[Read by Saskia Maarleveld]
She enchanted him with a kiss — but winning her love would demand all he possessed.
After eight years abroad, Malcolm returns to Scotland with a fortune, a companion even more hardened than he and a determination to restore his inherited holding. But when that companion falls into peril, Malcolm seizes the chance to repay an old debt, trading his own soul for that of his doomed comrade. Knowing his days are limited and determined to leave a legacy of merit, Malcolm rebuilds Ravensmuir with all haste, though he fears he will never have an heir.
A night of violence has left Catriona with no home and no faith in the honor of men. She expects little good from a visit to her lady’s brother, Laird of Ravensmuir, a known mercenary. But the handsome laird challenges her expectations with his courtesy, his allure — and his unexpected proposal. Knowing it is her sole chance to ensure her child’s future, Catriona dares to accept Malcolm’s hand. She soon realizes that this warrior fights a battle of his own and that she holds the key to his salvation. Little does she realize her past is in hot pursuit, seeking to destroy all she holds dear — including the laird who has thawed the frost of her reluctant heart.
Not a Typical Historical Romance I enjoyed the Frost Maiden’s Kiss, so rate it at 4.5.Â
WHEN I SAY “FROSTY,” I MEAN GOOD! An almost sweet romance, woven carefully and pleasantly to a peak, then higher, and, yet higher. The frost maiden of the title was never clear to me, but that is not a necessary bit of knowledge. The first potential frost maiden, our heroine, is pregnant, unwed, with no apparent family. All she has is determination, guts, and a cold, frosty attitude to cover her fear of men. When she ends up at the brand-new Ravensmuir Castle, the Lord of the manor, our hero, sees her predicament as a…
Surprised by the fairies I enjoyed the romance, and the story kept me reading until I finished. I thought the writing was good although it could use another proofreading pass.Â