Shadows of Winter

The Curse and the Crown, Book 1

By: Lindsay Buroker

Narrated by: Amanda Dolan

How could a visit to the kingdom's capital turn disastrous so quickly?

As a commoner, Kaylina Korbian's duty is to bow to aristocrats, avoid rabble-rousers, and call the haughty royal rangers "my lord"—especially the arrogant Vlerion of Havartaft.

Handsome, powerful, and a legendary swordsman, he's the last person you'd want to cross. Naturally, Kaylina irks him at their first meeting, and he arrests her.

Unbeknownst to her, the city is dealing with political strife and assassinations, and the rangers are on edge.

Kaylina must work with Vlerion to clear suspicion from her name, even as she unearths a dark secret about him that will either bind them together… or get her killed.

Shadows of Winter is a thrilling fantasy adventure perfect for fans of slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance.

©2024 Lindsay Buroker (P)2024 Podium Audio

Likeable Characters But…

I got so tired of hearing how attracted she was and how dangerous that was.

I'm hooked

I was skeptical about this series, but I'm hooked. Lindsay Buroker has created another entertaining series with engaging characters. I can't wait for the next book.

Once again

Lindsay has done it again in building a new world full of details and interesting characters that will capture you in its grip. I could not stop listening to this book even though I didn’t want it to end. Great character development and world building. I can’t wait until the next one.

Sweet story

I really enjoyed the slow burn attraction. Yet it wasn't raunchy, and didn't leave me uncomfortable. Also, I'm a sucker for that possession, you're mine.

"A Journey of Self-Discovery: A Captivating Start to an Intriguing Series"

I understand that crafting a story takes time—authors need to immerse themselves in the world they’re creating so readers can seamlessly fall into it. And it takes a truly gifted voice actor to bring that world to life, making you forget their voice entirely as the characters and their words leap off the page.

I’m not going to lie—I really want to hear the remaining three books in this series narrated. Of course, I had to check if more books existed, and thankfully they do. However, they haven’t been turned into audiobooks yet, and I know it’ll take time for the voice actor to bring those to life. I can’t wait for that to happen.

Yes, I know the stories are out there. Yes, I know the voice actor is still around. And yes, I’m trying to resist the temptation to buy the eBooks and read them myself, though I might cave—and even then, I’d still eagerly wait for the audiobooks.

This series is absolutely intriguing. The dynamics between the siblings and the ensemble cast are fascinating, with a level of psychological and therapeutic depth that I couldn’t help but notice. Whether or not the author intended it, the story speaks volumes about self-discovery and the journey to finding your true self.

This is just the beginning of the series, but it’s already so captivating. I’m excited to see where it goes.