Veil of Winter

A Sleeping Beauty Inspired YA Medieval Sweet Romance

By: Melanie Dickerson

Narrated by: Jude Mason

New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson returns with a breathtaking medieval romance that echoes the magic of Sleeping Beauty while delivering the adventure, faith, and emotional depth that define the Dericott series.

In the mountains near France, the medieval Princess Elyce is being forced to marry, thus forming an alliance that will enrich her father but enslave her kingdom. Instead, she chooses to feign her death and flee to Prague to beg King Wenceslaus to help save her people.

In England, the young knight Sir Gerard has a vision from God instructing him to help Elyce on her quest. When he arrives to find she has been near death for days, he manages to revive her. However, thinking the stranger was trying to kiss her, the princess immediately distrusts him. But her desperate situation forces her to accept his aid.

Pursued by her enemy's guards over mountainous terrain, they must also battle the deadly winter elements. Her greatest challenge may be to overcome the voices of disapproval and accusation from her childhood. Will her emotions lead her into her true identity, or will they undermine her ability to work with Gerard and to save her people, who desperately need her help?

Fast-paced, heartfelt, and rich with fairy-tale intrigue, Veil of Winter can be enjoyed as a standalone or as an essential chapter in Dickerson's beloved YA world (other books include Court of Swans, Castle of Refuge, Fortress of Snow, Cloak of Scarlet, and Lady of Disguise). With its thoughtful discussion questions and gentle spiritual insights, it's a wonderful, clean read for teens, families, and anyone who loves fairy-tale magic with real-world heart.

Love all of her books

Can’t wait till a new series comes out! The reading is always exciting with never slow boring moments and not overly dramatic that it isn’t realistic. Jude Mason’s voice is one of my favorites.

Adventure, faith filled romance

Highly recommend this clean romance filled with adventure and history and faith. Clean and great characters!

Thrilling, Relatable, Timeless Romance

The kind of adventure you crave! An independent, courageous and oh so relatable princess, a fiercely brave yet caring knight, and an impossible quest that forces them to trust each other and most importantly trust God. Not to mention a timeless romance! I love how Melanie Dickerson takes the classic fairy tales you grew up on and spins them in new and exciting ways that have you on the edge of your seat chapter after chapter, and this one did not disappoint! It’s so good, and so worth it!!! Highly Recommend!

Very good story

Why do we doubt ourselves so much? Love is so hard to expose. Story line was creative and interesting. Challenging time for Women, being seen as a possession rather than a person of independence.

The storyline was amazing

I love how it included so many different genres like love, adventure, and a little bit of mystery. The author's voice is so soothing and is perfect for this book! Overall I give this book a 10/10 and would definitely recommend!