From USA Today Bestselling Author K Webster, comes a dark, fantasy romance standalone novel! In a cold, empty castle, a young queen is dying.Weak. Fragile. Disgraced.But Queen Whitestone is not alone in her final days.She has her beloved sister. Until a wicked king rides onto her land.Arrogant. Insufferable. Demanding.King Bloodsun has come with an offer…peace in trade for a bride.He wants the … Demanding.
King Bloodsun has come with an offer…peace in trade for a bride.
He wants the princess.
The fiery king won’t take no for an answer.
He vows to keep the cold queen captive until she gives in to his demands.
A queen bows for no one, though.
Not even when she’s frail and fading away.
She’ll tap into her strength, protecting the only family she has left.
The king is about to learn why they call her the cruel one…
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I was absolutely stunned by this book, it was phenomenal! Cold Queen is a sexy dark romance with a twist I didn’t see coming. This sinister fairytale collection is full of masterpieces! These fantastic authors have really pulled out all of the stops to create these works of art. Ryker is so effing sexy and hot literally lol he is a perfect mix of alpha and warrior but love completes him and makes him a truly remarkable man. It was a pleasure to read this book five massive stars! By Tiffany
Queen Elzira Whitestone rules the Norta Icelands, but her powers and strength are diminishing. It isn’t until the fiery King Ryke Bloodsun arrives from the Souta Volcanoes to form an alliance with the Queen as a means to access the Hidden Lands. She isn’t about to concede to Ryke the truth seeker, but circumstances arise causing Elzira, The Punisher of The Damned, to summon her powers.
Told in dual POV, the chemistry between Elzira and Ryke is combustible. Ryke is arrogantly confident with his intense personality and pushes Elzira beyond her limits. Though she has the ability to rule, she needs to find that source. As events start to build, the truth is revealed.
In this dark fairytale retelling, I enjoyed the dichotomy of fire and ice between Elzira and Ryke, which makes their pairing blazing hot physically but also complimentary. I also liked how Elzira was viewed as an equal in battle. Though I surmised the plot path, I still enjoyed the execution and the secondary characters enriched the storyline. Lastly, I want some powers. lol!
Cold Queen is a dark fantasy romance with a twist. It will appeal to those looking for an alpha hero and a heroine who is just as powerful in her own right.
Cold Queen by K Webster is book two in the multi-author Sinister Fairy Tales Collection. Venom (Rosewood Realm Book 1) was a hell of a start to this series so I was super excited to see what was going to come next… K. Webster did NOT disappoint! Although part of the Sinister Fairy Tale Collection, Cold Queen can be read as a standalone. Cold Queen is a steamy, dark-ish re-telling of the Disney movie, Frozen, but with a sort of Game Of Thrones twist! Although besides Queen Els… I mean Queen Elzira having the power to control the weather, that’s where the similarities end! For someone who usually has no interest in fantasy/paranormal type books, this Collection is only two books in and I am hooked!
Trust in your gift. Deep inside, it lives. One day, you will find it and you will use it. Never be afraid to use it.
After the death of their parents, Elzira Whitestone and her half-sister Yanna become orphans. While Elzira also becomes Queen Elizra Whitestone of the Norta Icelands, Punisher of the Damned, Weather Maker, and her sister’s caretaker.
After she became Queen, Elzira was able to harness her cold powers and was a powerful force to be reckoned with.
But now, ten years later and the Cold Queen has lost the use of her powers and is slowly withering away. If it wasn’t for Yanna helping tend to her, she would have died long ago.
When King Ryke Bloodsun of the Souta Volcanoes, Truth Seeker, and fire maker, suddenly storms the Norta castle wanting to negotiate with the Cold Queen for Princess Yanna’s hand in marriage the Queen immediately dismisses the idea. Her sister needs her just as much as she needs Yanna.
King Ryke wants to go through her lands to fight against an unknown enemy in the Hidden Lands where the Moral War awaits. But the only way to do so is to go through the Norta Icelands, thus leading him to try and make an arrangement with the Cold Queen.
Ryke is shocked to find that the fierce and powerful Cold Queen is dying. Although he’s puzzled as to WHY she’s dying. Very quickly Ryke becomes captivated by Elzira and his plans for the young princess go up in flames.
But before they can come to an agreement, the Damned are upon them.
With King Bloodsun’s army, the Volcs, and Queen Whitestone’s army the Eyes Of The White joining ranks behind them, King and Queen lead their armies into battle against The Damned.
But just when they think the worst is behind them, betrayal closer then they could have foreseen hits.
Our love is destructive.
Only for those who attempt to step between it.
Can this truthseeker figure out what is killing Queen Elzira?
Will King Bloodstone get what he came for?
Can this King and Queen come to an agreement?
Or will King Bloodstone get much more then he bargained for?
You simply needed a dark king to bring you back to life.
You’ll have to check out Cold Queen to find out what happens next!
Ryke saw inside me and knew all this was possible. The only one to believe. The only one to love the beast, to pet the beast, to coax it out of its cage. The only one to make me see that being powerful was a gift, not a curse.
I absolutely LOVED this story! Move over Elsa because Queen Elzira is here! From beginning to end, I was hooked on Cold Queen. I’m not a huge re-reader, but I could definitely read this one again. For as quick of a read as this was, the development and depth of the characters and plot were just enough that I was fully invested in the story. My only complaint is that it ended too soon. Not that the story was incomplete or anything like that, I just wasn’t ready to say goodbye to Ryke and Elzira just yet.
Elzira may start out as frail and sickly but she doesn’t stay that way for long! She proves EXACTLY why they call her the Cold Queen! I love Elzira, at first, I wanted to shake her, how could she not realize what was going on. But you can’t fault her for putting her faith in the people she was SUPPOSED to be able to put her faith into.
For a mad, bossy king, you’re sometimes sweet.
And for a cold-hearted queen, you’re awfully hot.
Ryke, HOLY HOTNESS! That man comes in like a wrecking ball and he has no intention of going anywhere until he gets EXACTLY what he wants. Willingly or not. He’s ready to make heads roll…hehehe… to get to the bottom of this mysterious sickness that is slowly killing the Cold Queen. Ryke is the type of guy you automatically assume you are going to hate and then BAM, He’s sweeping you clean off your feet, which is just what he did to Elzira!
Her face shines with happiness. Joy. Hope. Life. How dare those who ever tried to keep this powerful queen weak and on her knees. She was meant to stand above all men, including myself.
Things may have started off cold and chilly between them but it wasn’t long before the heat was scorching! The chemistry was sparking off my Kindle from the beginning and those steamy scenes… sheesh! Let’s just say Elzira is totally okay with Ryke’s bossy ways… as long as they are in the bedroom. Elzira needed Ryke more then she could have ever known. Alone they may be good, but together they were great. When ice and fire combine they are a force to be reckoned with. With Ryke’s help, Elzira once again becomes the Cold Queen that she was always meant to be and together they unite the two most powerful kingdoms.
Tonight, you’ll bow for me, Cold Queen. And then I’ll spend the rest of the night worshiping you between your thighs.
I can’t NOT mention the battle scene, that was ahhh-mazing! I would have liked it to have been a little more graphic and a bit longer but honestly that’s probably just my dark mind
That ending… gosh. I’m just saying, even though I LOVED it. I wouldn’t hate it if K. Webster decided to go a bit further with this story and the characters… *WINK, WINK*
If you are a K. Webster fan then be prepared for her style of dark romance with an extra twist and a whole bunch of twists and turns.
Cold Queen is a dark, fantasy romance, filled with loyalty, betrayal, deceit and a whole lot of steam! I highly recommend checking this one out!
I was a Whitestone. He was a Bloodsun.
As Bloodstones, we are something new and more powerful.
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– Only two books in and I am hooked on these Sinister Fairy Tales! Cold Queen was NOTHING like I expected, it was better! Think Frozen with a Game Of Thrones twist and you have Cold Queen! Romance, fantasy, loyalty, betrayal, deceit, and tons of sexiness, Cold Queen has it all!
– Things may have started off cold and chilly between them but it wasn’t long before the heat was scorching! The chemistry was sparking off my Kindle from the beginning and those steamy scenes… sheesh! Let’s just say Elzira is totally okay with Ryke’s bossy ways… as long as they are in the bedroom.
ℂ – Nope, no cliffhanger. Elzira and Ryke’s story wraps up with a sweet ending and an extended epilogue that showed just how perfect fire and ice are when they come together!
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Rating: 4.5 Stars
Elzira Whitestone had to grow up fast in order to fulfill familial responsibilities. Ryke Bloodsun wants something that will be beneficial to him and the people he rules. Both seem to have hearts but have obligations that may have had a part in keeping it closed off. The interesting part comes as we get to watch them break down the wall that has encased said heart.
If I have to give you one piece of advice it would be to be careful if you like to eat as you read. Our author is very good with her descriptions. There’s no way for you to have an issue picturing any scene that has been written. With All Hallows’ Eve just around the corner this would make a perfect read. There’s just enough suspense to have you hold your breath.
There’s enough of a mystery so that you have to keep reading in order to figure out whodunit. And there’s enough romance that may you have wondering what they see in each other. There were some surprises. The first would be me since I actually got something right and I can count on one hand how many times that has happened. Another is the happy ending but it fits in perfectly when you see the story how the story progressed. The last surprise that isn’t really much of a surprise is that I can’t wait to see what the next sinister fairy tale will have in store for the reader.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Well, let’s start off saying I started reading this story and had every intention of putting it down and picking it up later. As it happens I finished the book.
Elzira & Ryke caught me and pulled me in before I knew it. Intriguing full of suspense. Ryke is most arrogant and Elzira not to be outdone matches him for personality.
Each had in their head how their little tete-a-tete was going to work neither of them must not have heard the old saying about best-laid plans.
Webster spins a wonderful fairytale a Queen King and Princess, full of magic and intrigue. With a dab of the dark the authors’ story will catch you and trot you through the rails of an emotional rollercoaster. Envy, betrayal. Love and passion and yes even Death comes for the weak. But who really is the weakest?
Loved loved loved Cold Queen and recommend it to anyone that loves Fairytales. Enjoy K Webster
Sinister Fairy Tales….YES PLEASE! I love this adult retelling of the cold queen! It was a great take on the original story with some great twists thrown in there to make it its own. It was a story once I started I did not want to stop! I thought the story was great and kept me entertaining from beginning to end! If you like fairy tale retelling especially ones with a dark twist you need to read this one!
K Webster never ceases to amaze me. Give her any genre and she would give you a gem. I am an avid lover of dark fairy tale re-telling and this book filled my heart. The interaction between ice and fire scorched my kindle. The chemistry between these two was off the charts and what kept me intrigued is their ambitions and their love for their people.
This story is standalone and can is a perfect addition to the series.
What a fascinating story. If you like fairytale retellings then The Cold Queen by K Webster is one you must check out. As one of the stories in the sinister fairytale collection, this was an excellent retelling of Frozen and I was hooked from beginning to end. This story was hot and cold, sweet and cruel, calm and violent. It was everything you could ask for in a fantasy novel and then more.
I love Ryke and Elzira. Though opposites, they were the perfect couple both engaging and likable. Their back and fort banter had me amused, their chemistry was intense and their steamy scenes were off the charts hott. I also loved the secondary characters who greatly added to the story.
The novel was so well written, with excellent world building and a plot that will captivate you. With angst, suspense, mystery, love and a twist you won’t expect, this novel was a phenomenal page-turner worthy of more than 5 stars. I loved it and would highly recommend it to all lovers of fantasy fairytale retelling romance.
The Cold Queen (Sinister Fairy Tales Series) by K Webster is a sick and twisted version of Frozen. Elzira’s father and step mother get killed leaving her as Queen. Not only does she have a kingdom to run, a war to fight but a younger sister to care for. She has the gift of not only producing snow but deadly ice weapons from her fingers. Her reputation is none as the punisher. When King Ryke comes to visit from a neighboring kingdom things get very interesting. He has come for one thing but when he meets the Queen, things seem to change. I loved this story. The story grabbed me from the beginning to the end. Secrets where revealed while enjoying a kinky, dirty tete-a-tete between the King and Queen. King Ryke Bloodsun is hotter than hot and the way he commands the Queen even had me hot. Loved it. 5 stars for me. Warning this story is a little brutal.
ARC REVIEW
Magical.
This book was pure magic with a dash of darkness and a sprinkle of humor.
I usually don’t read fantasy romances very often, but I have to admit that as soon as I read the blurb for this book, I knew I Had to have it.
‘Cold Queen’ by the queen of darkness and taboo herself K Webster, is a new standalone that is part of the multi-author ‘Sinister Fairy Tales Collection’.
This book is that thing you never knew you needed in your life and now that you have it you can’t believe you you survived before.
It has set in an era where Kings and Queens used to reign over their respective lands, with occasional attempts of infiltrating other’s territories, living in magnificent castles and always fighting the unknown enemies that live in the dark. But not only is this book awesome from that point of view, no, it also has magical aspects, fantasy elements and gory scenes that will constitute an awesome package that’ll leave you craving for more.
Elzira is our warrior queen, she is beautiful, intelligent, vengeful and powerful. She thinks she knows what’s coming for her, but she couldn’t be more wrong. She is passionate and protective of those who she loves, she is witty and sarcastic, Elzira owns a mean deathly look that could bring anyone t their knees, and with a bit of patience, she might also start owning what’s inside of her, her true self.
Everyone thinks the King has always been the most powerful and influential character in the old times, but history has taught us that it is actually the Queen who controls the power, the one people should be afraid of or bow at her feet.
This King doesn’t stand a chance against this Cruel and Cold Queen.
Ryke is the kind of King anyone would wish for. He is kind, caring, empathic, he is truthful and just. Yet he still manages to be powerful and create fear in his enemies with just the crack of his whip. He is hot, funny, maddening and swoon-worthy, a character with multiple characteristics that just makes him the subject of your best dreams.
Their relationship starts on a rocky path, one no one saw coming but everyone was ready for it.
The banter, the argument, the back and forth, they only added to the angst and passion that lived between Ryke and Elzira.
Fire and ice. Hot and Cold. Icy and Fiery.
These characters are complete opposites, from their looks to their mannerisms to their personalities, they couldn’t be any more different.
And yet, there is something unique and new that lives between them. Their passion is inevitable, their interactions hilarious and unique, their soft touches scream louder than words ever could.
With a whole lot of drama and a ton of passion, this book is perfect to read in one sitting on a rainy day when you are craving something different.
Something that will make you smile and laugh, dream of different worlds and magical kingdoms, gape in shock and gasp amazement.
K Webster does it again with a one in a lifetime story that you don’t want to miss!
Bow down to the queen! Cold Queen is an enchanting surprise. Elzira steps into the shoes of her father and is crowned queen at a young age. What happens when a dark and dashing enemy King Ryke comes through making a proposal that could change her life as she knows it. Will these two join forces and come to a mutual resolution? Hot and Cold, beauty and nature are some of the components that make this retelling intoxicating. This book was sexy, suspenseful, intriguing, charming and exciting. Cold Queen is bewitching and the characters are stellar. I loved every morsel of this fairytale. This is a must read for dark fantasy romance lovers.
K Webster has done it again. This time with a PNR story that not only knocked it out of the park but into a whole other country. I went into this book thinking I had an idea of what to expect but nope the author took what I thought I knew and smashed it. The way she took a characters that at first you’d think was never going to make it and turned them into the most badass ones of ass is mind blowing. This is one of those few books that you not only love reading the first time but wish you could get short term amnesia and read it as if for the first time over and over again. Actually no I take that back I could read this over and over and still experience it as if it was the first time. Bravo Ms Webster.
Well, this was a very pleasant surprise, I never expected this brilliant story to take me under and don’t let me go until the end. I will never view the original story the same way. Elzira and Ryke where a match made from fire and ice. I totally look forward to more story retellings from K Webster. A must read.
It goes without saying that I am a fan of fairytales. I just didn’t realize how big my dark streak was until these fairytales…
Cold Queen is a frosty tale of betrayal, lust, and forever. The dying queen, the conquering king, and what happens when the truth is revealed.
I was excited to learn my paranoia was justified. I was both heartbroken and vindicated in my thoughts. My fiery yet cold heart was warmed knowing that everything would work out in the end.
I maybe partial to green eyes and a gorgeous face but even I know rugged beauty isn’t everything. Or maybe….a different beauty is needed to sway this queen.
Whichever way you are partial, Cold Queen will keep you entertained in a way it’s Disney counterpart never could!
Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
A fairy tale with a K. Webster spin?!? Count me in!
Cold queen is the twisted and hot as hades tale of Elzira and Ryke. Two opposing monarchs of kingdoms clashing over land and power.
Elzira is the cold queen, she is deadly, she is fierce and she is also dying. Her condition is baffling to her and her kingdom, but is it truly all as it seems?
Ryke is the fiery king. He too is deadly and fierce, he lays claim to the cold castle and its queen. He sees the truth inside the cold walls and will burn down the world to show Elzira the truth.
This is a fast-paced read, I couldn’t put it down from start to finish! Ms. Webster creates a world that is brutal and yet swoony as all get out! A wicked combination to be sure!
Get your hands on this story and be consumed by both fire and ice!
4.4 stars
These stories from the Sinister Series are becoming an addictive read as this second one spins a web of ice daggers through the heart. Elzira was thrown into becoming Queen of the North and Punisher of the Damned after the death of her father at a tender young age. Not having anyone to truly guide her, she fell into some habits that did not serve her. When the King of the South, Ryke, comes barreling into her lands, begins a journey that Elzira is not likely to forget. Forged in love and fueled with betrayal and coming to grips with one’s destiny this is one storyline that will have the reader thoroughly enchanted while turning each page. I hope that the author has plans to revisit these characters in the future. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
Let me just say, K. Webster can do no wrong… well, in writing novels anyway. She writes exactly what I need and want to read right when I need them! I think this impresses me so much because she writes so many books! I mean, this author is a writing machine! How can she create so much and have it be exactly what I need to read? Really, I’m in awe of her talent, her ability to create so many unique stories that cross into various genres.
I think there is only two authors that I would ever crossover into fantasyland for… LA Fiore and K. Webster. I’m almost shocked by how quickly I poured through the Cold Queen. The Cold Queen created a story every momma out there that has watched Frozen 300 billion times wanted… Elsa to get a man, to find her true love. Webster’s retelling has to be one of my favorites ever! Her writing is so addictive. I loved the way she played and pulled from the movie but still have her characters, Ryke and Elzira, following their own destiny. Fantastic! Seriously!
I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that… my opinions.
This is my second book in the sinister series that I’ve read and purchased. I am honestly becoming addicted to the dark retellings of these fairy tales. The retellings are so much better than the actual fairy tales! If I thought Venom was a great read this one is epic…it definitely has an ending you won’t see coming. While this story is loosely based on a fairy tale favorite its truly a dark grown up fairy tale…so in love with this book. The characters are well developed, allowing us to see them change and grow over time in this book. I did receive an ARC for my honest review, however I still purchased my own copy for my personal collection. Loved it thoroughly and can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Oh how I love a good fantasy…. Oh how I love a good tale. The author wrote an amazing story that was unique. She wrote characters that I loved but others I wanted to strangle mainly because of misdeeds. Elzira and Ryke were fantasy power couple like no other. I haven’t loved a fantasy couple this much since Laura Thalassa’s Bargainer series. If this tale is anything to go by, many other tales are going unique as well.
Holy smokes! I went into this having no idea what to expect. I was taken on a dark and twisted journey that had me holding on tight during the ride. Ryke and Elzira are amazing characters and I enjoyed every minute!