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Of Ice and Innocence

Of Ice and Innocence

by

Karen Hunter

She fought for her freedom. He's dying without her. Fate doesn't care what either of them wants.

Laya survived four brutal Chases to remain unclaimed—the only free female wolf in generations. She chose scars over submission, solitude over a mate who would strip away her autonomy. The last thing she needs is a diplomatic mission to dragon territory.

Kaeldric, advisor to the Dragon King, has been dying for months—his dragon slowly fading because he denied a mate bond he couldn't accept. When he finally finds her, she's everything he dreamed of and nothing he expected: a wolf warrior who would rather gut him than accept destiny's claim.

One broken railing. One frozen river. One impossible bond neither can escape.

Stranded in the wilderness with only each other, enemies must become allies to survive. But survival is only the beginning. Because when they return to civilisation, their bond will either unite two warring peoples... or ignite the war that destroys them both.

A fierce wolf who refuses to be claimed. A dying dragon who's running out of time. And a mate bond that demands the one thing neither wants to give.

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IAC Main Tropes:

Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn

Detailed Tropes:

Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn, strong MFC, reluctant partnership

Representations in This Book:

Age Groups:

Adult

Spice Level:

Level 5

Available Formats:

Paperback, eBook

Content Information:

Level 4

"This book contains themes that may be sensitive for some readers, including:

Explicit sexual content, Violence and physical combat, Attempted sexual assault / non-consensual situation (on-page, not between main characters), Forced participation in a dangerous tradition,
Death of a parent (referenced, not on-page) Grief and trauma"

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About the Author

Karen Hunter

Karen writes fantasy romance filled with fierce heroines, powerful heroes, emotional healing, and love that refuses to surrender in the face of impossible odds.

A lifelong reader with a passion for fantasy, romance, and richly imagined worlds, she has always been drawn to stories about resilience, hope, and the courage it takes to choose love. Her novels blend heart-stopping romance, found family, high emotional stakes, and the magic of destiny with characters who must fight for their futures.

Her debut series explores a world of dragons, wolves, ancient bonds, and dangerous secrets, where fate may bring soulmates together, but love is always a choice.

When she's not writing, Karen can usually be found with her nose in a book, travelling, or dreaming up new adventures for the characters who refuse to leave her imagination.


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