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Winter Rose
On a remote island cursed with eternal winter, a young queen heals a wounded soldier—and warms her heart with the joys of true love.…
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First published October 1, 2001
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Nora Roberts
1,220 books60k followersNora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including Hideaway, Under Currents, Come Sundown, The Awakening, Legacy, and coming in November 2021 -- The Becoming -- the second book in The Dragon Heart Legacy. She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.
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March 22, 2020
"I will ask you this. When you're safe again, when you find summer, pluck the first rose you see. And think of me. I will know, and be content."
"Winter Rose" is the story of Deirdre and Kyler.
This beautiful love story is a magical tale of love and freedom between Kylar, prince of Mrydon and Deirdre, queen of the Sea of Ice. Our H is mortally wounded in a battle, but unexpectedly survives and finds himself in Rose Castle, on the Isle of Winter in the Sea of Ice; a mystical land whose existence is questionable. There he meets his savior, the queen and instantly finds himself attracted to the seemingly cold but very warm woman.
The h has closed off her heart due to her tragic past, and now lives imprisoned by fate, saving the life of her subjects while waiting for it all to end. When a stranger breaks through the magic, she never expects her heart to respond- but pushes him away. But he will defy destiny, and make her his..
Angsty, sweet and heartbreaking at the same time. It reminded me of "Deep Kiss of Winter" from IAD, though this was written earlier and is SO much better. One extra star for the H gifting the h a puppy. That shiz made me cry *happy squeals*
Safe
4/5
"Winter Rose" is the story of Deirdre and Kyler.
This beautiful love story is a magical tale of love and freedom between Kylar, prince of Mrydon and Deirdre, queen of the Sea of Ice. Our H is mortally wounded in a battle, but unexpectedly survives and finds himself in Rose Castle, on the Isle of Winter in the Sea of Ice; a mystical land whose existence is questionable. There he meets his savior, the queen and instantly finds himself attracted to the seemingly cold but very warm woman.
The h has closed off her heart due to her tragic past, and now lives imprisoned by fate, saving the life of her subjects while waiting for it all to end. When a stranger breaks through the magic, she never expects her heart to respond- but pushes him away. But he will defy destiny, and make her his..
Angsty, sweet and heartbreaking at the same time. It reminded me of "Deep Kiss of Winter" from IAD, though this was written earlier and is SO much better. One extra star for the H gifting the h a puppy. That shiz made me cry *happy squeals*
Safe
4/5
March 17, 2020
Gostei muito deste conto.
February 26, 2017
Uma pequena história de fantasia de Nora Roberts que saiu com a revista Flash há algum tempo e que só agora estou a ler.
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August 12, 2016
This book would definitely win the prize for the lamest conversations (especially in the end - almost wanted to give up on reading), but I give extra credits for a self-sufficient main female character.
December 3, 2025
My wife and I drove down from Kansas City to the Lodge at Mt. Magazine State Park in Arkansas today. I picked up two audiobooks for the trip. I'm familiar with the quality of Nora Roberts' work, and thought this would be a typical romance story. It is a romance story, but not typical.
As we started listening, I wondered if we had switched CD's and had the Louis L'Amour western I also checked out in the player by mistake - we were listening to the thoughts of a warrior gravely injured, barely conscious, bleeding and plodding through deep snow on his horse. But this turned out to be Prince Kyler, who stumbles through a forest into an icy land he's never seen before. He is rescued barely alive and taken to a warm abode where he later comes to, being cared for by a young woman plainly dressed. So far there was nothing too unusual.
But we find that we are in a kingdom of legend, in which a spell has been cast relegating the people and their Queen to a cold, dull, colorless life of mere survival. Young Queen Diedre is the woman tending to our injured war hero, Prince Kyler. She has magic of her own which makes her the great healer of her people. She applies those supernatural skills to Kyler's wounded body and helps him recover. However her power alone is not sufficient to break the curse and lead her kingdom to happier days. That would require the love of a special man ...
As we started listening, I wondered if we had switched CD's and had the Louis L'Amour western I also checked out in the player by mistake - we were listening to the thoughts of a warrior gravely injured, barely conscious, bleeding and plodding through deep snow on his horse. But this turned out to be Prince Kyler, who stumbles through a forest into an icy land he's never seen before. He is rescued barely alive and taken to a warm abode where he later comes to, being cared for by a young woman plainly dressed. So far there was nothing too unusual.
But we find that we are in a kingdom of legend, in which a spell has been cast relegating the people and their Queen to a cold, dull, colorless life of mere survival. Young Queen Diedre is the woman tending to our injured war hero, Prince Kyler. She has magic of her own which makes her the great healer of her people. She applies those supernatural skills to Kyler's wounded body and helps him recover. However her power alone is not sufficient to break the curse and lead her kingdom to happier days. That would require the love of a special man ...
December 24, 2011
An enjoyable novelization of a fairytale. I think this is one novel that is better heard than read.
May 3, 2020
Um conto muito doce, numa tremenda dose de fantasia.
Mas é bom, ler assim um conto, numa altura em vivemos confinados devido á pandemia.
Mas é bom, ler assim um conto, numa altura em vivemos confinados devido á pandemia.
January 24, 2025
3.5 ⭐️ Winter Rose is a short paranormal story about a cursed land where a queen and her people are hidden from the outside world. They live in an endless winter until she saves and fall in love with a prince from the outside. It’s a solid story for a novella.
January 8, 2025
The story is all about breaking the curse, so that they can enjoy sunlight and summer after many years without having it. This story is a light read but there’s the wholesomeness that will make you remember your very first kiss and everything. Truly magical, and i love that. 💕
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 28, 2020
Almost 4 stars.
I quite enjoyed this one, probably because of its fairy-tale tones.
Our heroine is trapped with her people in permanent winter because of her vindictive aunt's curse (her father seduced twin sisters but her mother got pregnant and the grandfather, the king, decreed that he marry her mother).
Our warrior Prince hero somehow stumbled upon her queendom after being severely wounded defending his lands and our heroine magically healed him. They fell in love whilst he's recovering and she let him leave even though she knew the chances of him coming back are slim. But of course, true love conquers all and the curse is lifted...
I liked that it's not like the insta-love we had in the previous "Once Upon" novellas and that there's character development for such a short story. The narrator Coleen Marlo did a good job too.
I quite enjoyed this one, probably because of its fairy-tale tones.
Our heroine is trapped with her people in permanent winter because of her vindictive aunt's curse (her father seduced twin sisters but her mother got pregnant and the grandfather, the king, decreed that he marry her mother).
Our warrior Prince hero somehow stumbled upon her queendom after being severely wounded defending his lands and our heroine magically healed him. They fell in love whilst he's recovering and she let him leave even though she knew the chances of him coming back are slim. But of course, true love conquers all and the curse is lifted...
I liked that it's not like the insta-love we had in the previous "Once Upon" novellas and that there's character development for such a short story. The narrator Coleen Marlo did a good job too.
September 8, 2015
First there was love in the realm, then there was heartbreak and a lot of pain, and it led to a huge curse and for a long time all they know was a never ending Winter.
A short story that resembles a fairytale, which follows the believe that true love can heal everything when people take a chance. I loved the main characters and the touch of magic. It's a lovely story, I recommend :)
A short story that resembles a fairytale, which follows the believe that true love can heal everything when people take a chance. I loved the main characters and the touch of magic. It's a lovely story, I recommend :)
May 2, 2011
This book was interesting but not up to what I've come to expect from a Nora Roberts' story. To me, the story needed a bit more "fleshing out". Deirdre had a story but not much was shared of it; the same with her love interest, Kyle. I enjoyed it but lacked the polish I've come to enjoy.
May 16, 2020
Um doce romance mágico...
August 26, 2014
Gostei bastante. Livro pequeno, de fácil leitura, mas com uma história muito bonita, cheia de imagens emocionantes e bem construídas.
October 23, 2023
Another fantastic and wonderful book by the talented storyteller Nora Roberts. This book Tells the magically enchanting tale about curses and the power of love. This strong has great character growth and overcoming personal obstacles to free themselves, the power of love in sacrifices to break curses. This book is highly entertaining and enjoyable books to read. I definitely recommend reading this book you won’t be disappointed.
Winter’s rose tells the story of kylar of Mrydon prince and warrior is badly wounded and lost in a land of winter is found by a beautiful woman Deirdre a healer. Tends to his wounds for three days as he fights off fever. He wakes up and is fascinated by Deirdre learns he is in rose castle on the isle of winter in the sea of ice and Deirdre is the queen of the sea of ice. He heard legends and myths about this place never believed it was real. The legend that this place was cursed by a witch. He and Deirdre get to know each other and she tells him about the past that her grandfather was king and had two daughters twins Ernia and Fiona Deirdre’s mother. They never loved each other the sisters competed over everything, Fiona and ernia were wooed and seduced by a deceitful man, who slept with both sisters and when the sisters realised what had happened they blamed and fought each other, the man was spared death because fiona was pregnant with Deirdre their grandfather died but after issuing the order that the man and Fiona were to be married, ernia mad with jealous cast a spell for endless winter on the rosé castle. Fiona’s mother never loved her because the man abandoned them, and that’s why Deirdre guards her heart fiercely. But over time kylar gets closer to her and she starts falling for him because of his care towards her and her people. He wants to help her. They make love after he witnessed her heal a child that was dying. She senses she’s pregnant with his child but still lets him go back to his kingdom and his family . Despite being In love with him he notices on the way home the spell is lifting realises she loves him and keeps his promise to return with a gift of a puppy, Deirdre witness the blue sky, green grass, roses blooming, rainbow for the first time with him, they’re going to get married and he’s thrilled that she’s pregnant with his child
Winter’s rose tells the story of kylar of Mrydon prince and warrior is badly wounded and lost in a land of winter is found by a beautiful woman Deirdre a healer. Tends to his wounds for three days as he fights off fever. He wakes up and is fascinated by Deirdre learns he is in rose castle on the isle of winter in the sea of ice and Deirdre is the queen of the sea of ice. He heard legends and myths about this place never believed it was real. The legend that this place was cursed by a witch. He and Deirdre get to know each other and she tells him about the past that her grandfather was king and had two daughters twins Ernia and Fiona Deirdre’s mother. They never loved each other the sisters competed over everything, Fiona and ernia were wooed and seduced by a deceitful man, who slept with both sisters and when the sisters realised what had happened they blamed and fought each other, the man was spared death because fiona was pregnant with Deirdre their grandfather died but after issuing the order that the man and Fiona were to be married, ernia mad with jealous cast a spell for endless winter on the rosé castle. Fiona’s mother never loved her because the man abandoned them, and that’s why Deirdre guards her heart fiercely. But over time kylar gets closer to her and she starts falling for him because of his care towards her and her people. He wants to help her. They make love after he witnessed her heal a child that was dying. She senses she’s pregnant with his child but still lets him go back to his kingdom and his family . Despite being In love with him he notices on the way home the spell is lifting realises she loves him and keeps his promise to return with a gift of a puppy, Deirdre witness the blue sky, green grass, roses blooming, rainbow for the first time with him, they’re going to get married and he’s thrilled that she’s pregnant with his child
October 25, 2020
This is a beautiful story that feels very much like a long lost fairy tale. I loved Dierdre so much. She was such an interesting character. And the whole story of her aunt's curse and being trapped in an eternal winter was just perfect. I really loved all of that.
Where the story fell flat for me was the actual relationship between the MCs. There just didn't seem to be much there. They met and BOOM they're totally in love. I think the problem may be that Kyler isn't a very fleshed out character. He's just there. A random stand-in hero. This is very much Dierdre
Where the story fell flat for me was the actual relationship between the MCs. There just didn't seem to be much there. They met and BOOM they're totally in love. I think the problem may be that Kyler isn't a very fleshed out character. He's just there. A random stand-in hero. This is very much Dierdre
January 26, 2021
Downloaded from my public library, on a cold, snowy Chicago winter's day, (and unable to put down throughout the evening) this was a wonderful book. Although it was written a while ago, it is not outdated. We could all use some magic. Lovely fairy tale with a fabulous ending.
October 31, 2017
3.5/5*
Continuo a achar vários defeitos nos contos da autora, no entanto, este é melhor que os dois últimos que li. Opinião completa em breve
Continuo a achar vários defeitos nos contos da autora, no entanto, este é melhor que os dois últimos que li. Opinião completa em breve
November 17, 2017
As a stand alone book this doesn't cut it. Maybe if I'd read the first three novels, I would have enjoyed it more.
March 12, 2020
Sweet, fast, easy. A good read for a sick day.
January 8, 2021
Excellent
As usual an excellent book well written gripping. A good mix of characters and storyline well thought out on to the next one .
As usual an excellent book well written gripping. A good mix of characters and storyline well thought out on to the next one .
January 16, 2025
A refreshingly delightful and well-balanced fantasy tale that, without the usual excessive emphasis on sex is pure magick.
September 20, 2025
A lovely fairytale.
November 6, 2016
Assim que acabei de ler o quarto conto da colecção da revista FLASH! decidi pegar no quinto logo a seguir pois estava muito curiosa em relação ao mesmo - e ainda bem que o fiz, pois dei de caras com mais um maravilhoso conto!
Como não poderia deixar de ser, esta foi mais uma história muito doce, recheada de magia, paixão e perseverança que, apesar de curta, consegue transmitir muita emoção e mostrar-se muito cativante para o leitor - resumindo, gostei muito da trama, das personagens e dos ambientes que foram retratados.
Depois disto, só me resta dizer que adorei mesmo este pequeno livro!
Como não poderia deixar de ser, esta foi mais uma história muito doce, recheada de magia, paixão e perseverança que, apesar de curta, consegue transmitir muita emoção e mostrar-se muito cativante para o leitor - resumindo, gostei muito da trama, das personagens e dos ambientes que foram retratados.
Depois disto, só me resta dizer que adorei mesmo este pequeno livro!
January 30, 2025
I've read this short fantasy story in Italian, titled 'Rosa d'inverno'.
Here is my review in Italian.
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Un fantasy romance molto affascinante, che mi ha catturato dalla prima pagina.
Sfortunatamente anche qui si cade in alcune pagine troppo hot e fuori luogo per il contesto descritto. Il racconto poteva considerarsi una splendida favola fantasy, ricca di insegnamenti e di valori, ma questo appiattimento la rende in alcuni punti, ahimè, anche inutilmente volgare.
Peccato perché i personaggi sono interessanti, specialmente Deirdre, con il suo senso del dovere e il suo cuore ghiacciato. Interessante tutto il lato dedicato alle arti guaritrici della regina, così come le descrizioni di questo mondo quasi fermo nel tempo, ibernato nel suo eterno inverno.
Per la recensione completa visita il mio blog: https://dilettanicastro.blogspot.com/...
Here is my review in Italian.
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Un fantasy romance molto affascinante, che mi ha catturato dalla prima pagina.
Sfortunatamente anche qui si cade in alcune pagine troppo hot e fuori luogo per il contesto descritto. Il racconto poteva considerarsi una splendida favola fantasy, ricca di insegnamenti e di valori, ma questo appiattimento la rende in alcuni punti, ahimè, anche inutilmente volgare.
Peccato perché i personaggi sono interessanti, specialmente Deirdre, con il suo senso del dovere e il suo cuore ghiacciato. Interessante tutto il lato dedicato alle arti guaritrici della regina, così come le descrizioni di questo mondo quasi fermo nel tempo, ibernato nel suo eterno inverno.
Per la recensione completa visita il mio blog: https://dilettanicastro.blogspot.com/...
March 4, 2017
Deirdre is queen of an isolated castle that has been cursed with perpetual winter and cut off from the rest of the world. When Prince Kylar wanders into the kingdom injured, Deirdre nurses him back to health. While healing, the two fall in love. But Kylar has responsibilities and must go home and Deirdre cannot and will not abandon her people. So how can they be together? Well, this was a pretty nice little fairytale. The characters were nice, with a bit of stubbornness that keeps them apart and this added that perfect touch of angst. The romance itself was sweet, typically Nora Roberts. Overall, a nice story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 3, 2012
Winter Rose is a slight take on the Beauty and the Beast theme, except the princess is not a beast, she just does not have the capacity to love after being cursed by an evil aunt. Prince Kyle stumbles into her kingdom which is forever encased in snow. I think I liked this one better than Ever After. I bought into the fairy tale and I do love a good fairy tale. I think that this one could have made a good longer book had there been more background about Kyle. I always want more with novellas. This one is also 3 discs, so it is a very quick listen. Try it out!
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