About The Frost of Springtime
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.
DISCLAIMER: This story contains dark themes and intense subject matter. Discretion is advised for sensitive readers.
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Complete Title: The Frost of Springtime
Format: Kindle Edition
Language: English
Number of Pages: 286
Publication Time: February 14, 2014
Publisher: Black Lyon Publishing
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About Rachel L. Demeter
Rachel L. Demeter
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I live in the beautiful hills of Anaheim, California with Teddy, my goofy lowland sheepdog, and my adorable snake Nagini. (GO Slytherins!) I enjoy writing poignant romances that challenge the reader’s emotions and explore the redeeming power of love. My stories are darker than most traditional romance novels and contain a distinct Gothic flavor.
Imagining dynamic worlds and characters has been my passion for longer than I can remember. Before learning how to read or write, I would dictate stories while my mom would jot them down for me. I hold a special affinity for the tortured hero and unconventional romances. Whether crafting the protagonist or antagonist, I ensure every character is given a soul.
I endeavor to defy conventions by blending elements of romance, suspense, and horror. Some themes my stories never stray too far from: forbidden romance, soul mates, the power of love to redeem, mend all wounds, and triumph over darkness.
My dream is to move readers and leave an emotional impact through my words. ♥
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Reviews The Frost of Springtime
Rachel L. Demeter
4 I am yours and you are mine stars”You showed me peace, showed me that beauty could be found within darkness. You, Alek, gave me reason to be happy” So I have to admit, for a debut novel, Rachel L. D…
Katie
I received the Frost of Springtime as an advanced reader copy in Kindle format from the talented Rachel L. Demeter. I was intrigued by the book’s description and got even more excited after exchanging…
Brittany McCann
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 Alek and Sofia’s connection from beginn…
Sivonna
A heartfelt THANK YOU to every person who’s read The Frost of Springtime—despite whether it was your cuppa tea or not. Thank you for taking a chance on a new author and an unconventional story. Each…
Mary – Buried Under Romance
Published on Buried Under RomanceParis – When Alekander de Lefèvre encountered a young girl being sold into a pleasure house, he felt a moment of compassion and took in young Sofia, whose tenacity…
Marie
I was blown away how Rachel L. Demeter took these two tortured souls, Alek and Sofia and so skillfully put life, passion, blood back into their veins. She knows how to probe the deep, dark recesses to…
Diana
I’m so excited to have found this talented new author!!! This book is a stunning, unique story of impossible love against a breathtaking historical backdrop. I was hooked from page 1 all the way unt…
Kallie
Absolutely loved it. Dynamic, complex characters, rich setting, and a killer plot. From each and every character, to the depiction of Paris’s ravaged streets, this story is incredibly unique and far f…
Ceecee
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…