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Briar Boleyn
The Winter King
by C. L. Wilson
About this book
After three years of brutal warfare, the battle-hardened Wynter Atrialan, King of Wintercraig, demands a bride to seal his vengeance against the King of Summerlea. He expects a pawn, but he receives Khamsin Coruscate, a princess long exiled to the shadows by her own father. Gifted with the volatile power to summon storms, Kham is initially viewed as a sacrifice, yet her arrival in the icy north marks the beginning of a transformation neither royal expected.
This breathtaking entry into the shifters genre masterfully blends high-stakes urban fantasy with a sweeping, slow-burn romance. As the king struggles to contain the lethal, encroaching darkness of his own Ice Heart, he finds himself captivated by his storm-wielding queen. Their chemistry is as explosive as the elements they command, moving from a marriage of convenience to a deep, transformative bond that defies the politics of their warring kingdoms.
For readers seeking an epic paranormal romance, this story delivers everything: regal tension, forbidden desires, and dangerous betrayals. Wilson crafts a world where cold steel meets scorching passion, challenging the protagonists to trust one another as ancient forces threaten to destroy their fragile peace. Prepare to be swept away by this unforgettable tale of ice, storm, and the love that survives both.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B00K8EXHTO
Reader Reviews
October 6, 2015
5 EPIC STARS Wow, WOW, WOOWWWWWWW!!!! What a fiery rage of emotion THE WINTER KING has inflicted upon me! It has left me utterly and hopeless yearning for more of this thrilling world, and all the addicting adventures and skin tingling romance that lye's inside! THE WINTER KING is a fierce blend of heart-pounding action, pulse-throbbing romance that touches the depths of your soul, and brands it with an emotion that seizes and captivates, and vibrates everything within. Combined with sexy...
October 31, 2017
This was good! I have heard great things about this book since its release date. I am really not sure why I waited so long to pick it up. I am glad that I listened to all of the recommendations and finally read this wonderful story. I was swept away into this world and fell in love with the characters. It was the kind of book that I didn't want to put down. I really enjoyed reading this story. Wynter, the King of Wintercraig, has just defeated the Summerlea and has come to claim a princess as...
December 5, 2017
Sometimes a book comes into your life and you get completely sucked in. C.L. Wilson has captured my attention with a book that will stay with me for days. Her characters came alive. I was living in Summerlea and watching Khamsin sneak around the servants and guards. I was watching Wynter turn frostier and frostier with every use of his power. I wanted to hold lightning in my hands. I survived heartbreak, suffering and misery. I lived for my chance at love, friendship and loyalty. A family was...
May 1, 2016
I expected this to be awful, a result of having read several books in this genre (you know Avon romance, Harlequin romance... those little cheap paperback romances that all have those distinct covers) when I was much too young for them and sort of developed a stigma against them. But I'm quite the devoured reader of fantasy and in my experience, fantasy always makes things better. I decided to give this a try because 1) the cover was pretty 2) I like winter themes and magic that aren't related...
September 3, 2020
I have a hard time pinning down my feelings about this book. The fantasy lover in me really enjoyed the world building, magic, and creature elements of this book. The romance lover in me was unimpressed. I get that balancing these two things is difficult, since the pacing of a romance novel is often slower, and the structural focus is different from an average fantasy work. I feel like this balance could have been achieved in this novel if the characters were stronger, and if some of the...
