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Historical Romance
Date Published: February 14, 2014
Publisher: Black Lyon Publishing, LLC
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.
EXCERPT
“Disease
and death were everywhere. Men with boils and rashes the size of saucers.
Anyway, we almost managed to escape. It was a good mile away that we were
spotted. They were corrupt soldiers, nothing but hungry dogs with a taste for
blood-lust. We were tied at the wrists and ankles, crammed inside a tent.
Whether it was days or weeks, I cannot say.” Scoffing under his breath, he
spat, “The fools demanded answers. They demanded our plans. Strategies. We
refused each time. Even so none of us knew anything.”
“Oh,
Alek. Why didn’t you tell them? To think you could have avoided so much pain.”
His
shoulders lifted into a dry shrug. “I suppose we took a morbid delight in their
frustration.” His voice was icy, harsh and void of all emotion. “And besides—it
was the prospect of whipping information from our skin that kept us alive. But
we were eventually returned to the camp. Bloodied, battered and burned—but
alive.” Aleksender passed fingertips through his hairline. “Till this day, I
have no idea what changed their minds …” Aleksender sighed and gave an
afterthought, “Word had spread of their rather unorthodox methods, so to speak.
According to rumor, they’d paid dearly.”
“I pray
they burn in hell,” Sofia
Aleksender
laughed, amused by her goodhearted blasphemy. “Ah, Sofia
“In the
tents?” Sofia
Aleksender
merely nodded.
Although
she’d never had the pleasure of meeting Monsieur Cleef, his name inspired a
strange twinge of nostalgia inside her gut. Aleksender had often spoken of his
dear friend—a rather admirable man of big ideas and too little restraint. From
what she knew of the roguish skirt-chaser, she’d always admired him very much.
“Such
wonderfully brave men,” she crooned, caressing one of many scars. “You have a
soldier’s heart.”
Cloaked
beneath the darkness, Sofia
“No,” he
hoarsely answered, “they are no bother.” His body trembled within her arms.
“Not any longer.”
Between
tentative kisses and muffled sniffles, she whispered, “To think of the pain you
endured. The cruelty—your suffering.”
Aligning
their two bodies, Aleksender cradled Sofia Sofia
About the Author
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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