ABOUT THE BOOK
Modern witches from rival factions. A marriage of convenience. Spells and sparks fly in this slice-of-life fantasy romance.
Whittaker Crawford is the perfect winter sorcerer—practical and self-reliant—but his quiet life is turned upside down when his grandfather gives him an ultimatum. If he wants to inherit the ancestral home he’s spent years restoring, he has to get married. In need of cheering up, his friend convinces him to do something dangerous: crash a summer witch party.
Clover Bronwen is an average summer witch—free-spirited and optimistic. But lately she has longed for a change. A masked stranger at a Halloween party is just the sort of intrigue she’s looking for.
The centuries-old feud between the summer and winter factions may no longer be an all-out war, but their rivalry and disdain are still very much alive. As Whit and Clover adjust to one another, their bonds with family and friends fray. How much are they willing to sacrifice for an enemy they just met?
MY REVIEW
What a delightful slow burn romance this book turned out to be! Imagine two strangers unexpectedly discovering love amid a backdrop of magic and rivalry. It’s got a hint of Romeo and Juliet vibes sprinkled with mystical elements.
Whit, a quiet and serious winter sorcerer and Clover, a playful and spontaneous summer witch meet by chance. I mean, we’ve got the Winter faction and the Summer faction of witches who can’t stand each other. You’d think this would mean no chance for romance, right? Wrong. Whit sneaks into an end-of-summer party, masked and carrying the weight of some heavy news, only to stumble straight into a kiss with Clover in the moonlit forest. It’s forbidden, electrifying, and oh-so-romantic.
Despite the bizarre twist of Whit proposing so soon in order to keep his family home, I found myself quickly invested in their journey. Clover embodies that charming yet naive belief in soulmates and everything seems to point to Whit being the one for her. On the other hand, Whit sees the relationship as a means to an end, which creates this lovely tension that adds depth to the whole story. It’s like I was holding my breath, waiting to see if love can transcend their differences or if it’ll implode entirely.
And trust me, there are bumps along the way. Watching them navigate their family expectations and their own fears is both thrilling and heart-wrenching. I found myself cheering them on, all the while hoping that they’d really get to recognize the love blossoming in their unconventional situation. It’s a mess of emotions that kept me turning the pages and hoping for a happy ending.
So, if you’re looking for a romance that defies expectations, filled with charm, drama, magic, and unexpected twists, The Winter Sorcerer and the Summer Witch might just be the page-turner you didn’t know you were looking for.
Thank you to Ms. Lieber for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
D. Lieber has a wanderlust that would make a butterfly envious. When she isn’t planning her next physical adventure, she’s recklessly jumping from one fictional world to another. Her love of reading led her to earn a Bachelor’s in English from Wright State University.
Beyond her skeptic and slightly pessimistic mind, Lieber wants to believe. She has been many places—from Canada to England, France to Italy, Germany to Russia—believing that a better world comes from putting a face on “other.” She is a romantic idealist at heart, always fighting to keep her feet on the ground and her head in the clouds.
Lieber lives in Wisconsin with her husband (John) and cats (Yin and Nox).
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EXCERPT
Releasing the breath she’d been holding, Clover pulled back a little from the shelter of her savior’s arms though she didn’t yet release his hand. “Thank you,” she said in a hushed voice, still trying to see something of him in the darkness.
“You’re welcome, Clover.” His voice caressed her name.
She smiled as her stomach fluttered. “I’m at a disadvantage. You know my name, but I don’t know yours. Who are you?”
He hesitated.
Clover huffed a laugh through her nose. “You want to stay a mystery, huh? Well then, I’ll just think of you as a merry elf out for a stroll while the veil is thin. Shall I? That way, I can excuse you not sharing your name. What would you have in trade for your assistance? I’d hate to be in debt to one of the Fair Folk.”
Silence answered her question. But a moment later, he unlaced their fingers and brushed his thumb over her cheek, wiping away a stray snowflake.
Her breath caught at the gentle stroke. There was something so tantalizing about not being able to see him properly. It made his every move, his feathery touch, his soft breath, all the more vivid.
She tilted her face upward, wetting her lips. “Would a kiss suffice, my merry elf?”
She could hear his smile. “A kiss is far more precious. That is not a fair exchange.”
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This looks like an awesome read. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great book.
Thanks!
Thanks for the great review and excerpt. The book sounds fascinating.
Thank you. It is a fun read.
You are you most welcome! I’m so very pleased you liked it. Thank you for having me on your blog.
Thank you so much for hosting and reviewing today.
My pleasure!