The Winter King

Wilson (Crown of Crystal Flame) pulls out all the stops in her long-awaited return to epic romantic fantasy, with plenty of steamy sensuality and riveting action. Weather mage and warrior Khamsin Coruscate is the youngest daughter of King Verdan IV of Summerlea. After accidentally killing her mother, Kham is exiled from the kingdom. She cherishes stolen visits with her four older siblings, especially her only brother, Falcon. When Falcon’s perfidy leads to Summerlea’s loss in a war with Wynter Atrialan, king of neighboring Wintercraig, Wynter comes to collect his due—one of King Verdan’s daughters. Verdan recalls his youngest daughter and promptly sends her off with Wynter, consigning her, he thinks, to a death sentence. But Kham and Wynter have other plans. Can their love survive the enmity between their two kingdoms, Wynter’s darkest secret, and the threat of betrayal? Bursting with subtle political intrigue and vivid details, the beautifully constructed world comes to life, offering a glimpse into the emotional landscape of two rather broken individuals. (Aug.)