The recent release of The Frost of Springtime, by debut author Rachel L. Demeter, transports readers to the war torn streets of nineteenth century Paris. Driven by paradoxical characters, steamy encounters, and a compelling storyline, it’s a bittersweet tale of revolution, redemption, and the healing power of love. Described as “poignant,” emotionally devastating,” and “beautiful,” The Frost of Springtime is sure to please historical and romance readers alike. Available now in both eBook and paperback. Currently Amazon Prime members can read the Kindle edition for free!
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.
Read an Excerpt
May 21, 1871
La Semaine Sanglante, Day One
“The Blood Week”
Sounds of war shook Aleksender awake. He leapt from beneath the thick coverlet, panting and drenched in buckets of sweat. But alas—for the first time, the booming cannons and roaring firearms were not mere sentiments of his nightmares. He was not trapped within that twisted, internal limbo—that purgatory in which all soldiers go to die. These sounds of war were real.
Very real.
The army of Versailles was upon them. Civil war had finally claimed Paris.
Aleksender stared off at the billowing drapes as he fought to catch his breath. Beside him, Elizabeth continued to sleep in peaceful oblivion.
No, his mind confirmed. The rolling cannons didn’t inspire images of dismembered comrades, nor did they take command of his mind, tricking him to believe he was back in those bloodstained battlefields.
No, it wasn’t war that claimed his thoughts. It was something much worse and inconceivably more disheartening.
Bile seared Aleksender’s lungs and rose inside his throat. He could feel it. He felt it within his very bones. She was in terrible danger.
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About the Author
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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2 – Kindle Ebooks of THE FROST OF SPRINGTIME (open internationally)
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1 – Signed Paperback of THE FROST OF SPRINGTIME (open to US residents only)
1 – $15 Amazon Gift Card (open to US residents only)
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