The Frost Touched Queen

Copyright The Frost Touched Queen – The Winter Queen Duet Copyright © 2023 Ivy Fox All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. This is a work of fiction. The names, characters, places, and incidents are a product of the author’s imagination or have been used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. The author acknowledges the copyrighted or trademarked status and trademark owners of all word marks, products, brands, TV shows, movies, music, bands, and celebrities mentioned in this work of fiction. Cover design courtesy of Jay Aheer Editing courtesy of Rumi Khan Proofreading courtesy of Pixie Styx Editing Formatting courtesy of X-Factory Designs For more information, visit: Table of Contents Copyright Dedication Author Note Prologue Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Chapter 40 Chapter 41 Chapter 42 Chapter 43 Chapter 44 Chapter 45 Chapter 46 Chapter 47 Chapter 48 Chapter 49 Chapter 50 Epilogue Ivy Fox Novels About The Author Join Ivy’s Sassy Foxes to chat directly with me and other readers about my books, enter giveaways, and generally just have loads of fun! Ivy’s Sassy Foxes And to get the inside scoop on my upcoming releases and all the latest book news check out my website and sign up for my newsletter. Ivy Fox Author Website Dedication To the ones who parted from this life and left us alone to pick up the pieces of our shattered hearts—we shall meet again. Author Note Dear reader, First of all, thank you so much for purchasing The Frost Touched Queen. If you’ve read the blurb then you already know that this book is a royal reverse harem romance, which means our Winter Queen doesn’t have to choose between her love interests. Please also note that this is NOT a fantasy romance. Although the medieval setting might hint to that genre, this romance has no paranormal tones or magic to speak of. If that is what you’re in the mood for, then I’m afraid this book won’t scratch that itch. What you can expect is a strong heroine that isn’t afraid to put her men on their knees. Expect loads of hot, smutty moments in these pages as some scenes might be too hot for your e-reader. But with all my books, also expect a heavy plotline that will not come to its conclusion until the final book in this duet. Secrets. Lies. Miscommunication (our queen can be quite a stubborn hothead, what can I tell ya) And so many betrayals, that at times you’ll find yourself not knowing who to trust. Oh, and it wouldn’t be an Ivy Fox romance if I didn’t bring on the angst. Angst galore!!! Hope you’re ready for it. *wink* Also, I do not consider this book to fall in the dark romance genre, but there are some subject matters and scenes that may be triggering for more sensitive readers. If you are on the fence, please read reviews or join my readers group on Facebook – “The king is dead. Long live the Winter Queen in the north!” Unfortunately, those jubilant shouted-out wishes over my role as queen of the Kingdom of Aikyam were short-lived. All because three pesky kings stand in my way. King Levi in the east. King Teodoro in the south. And the rebel king in the west, Atlas. They want my crown. My throne. My birthright. So instead of trying to dismantle their plots to overthrow me, I do the unexpected. I offer up marriage instead. A trap of my own making that will ensure I remain on top. Because make no mistake, there can only be one ruler of this kingdom—me. Aikyam Kingdom North Current Ruler: Queen Katrina of Bratsk Parents: King Orville of Bratsk and Queen Alisa of Bratsk Capital: Tarnow Season: Winter Royal Seal: Blue Rose East Current Ruler: King Levi of Theƶmaer Parents: King Krystiyan of Theƶmaer and Queen Daryna of Theƶmaer Capital: Arkøya I leant upon a coppice gate When Frost was spectre-grey, And Winter's dregs made desolate The weakening eye of day. The tangled bine-stems scored the sky Like strings of broken lyres, And all mankind that haunted nigh Had sought their household fires. The Darkling Thrush by