Deep Kiss of Winter

Deep Kiss of Winter combines two paranormal romance novellas from bestselling authors Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter. The book contains "Untouchable" by Cole and "Tempt Me Eternally" by Showalter, each presenting distinct supernatural worlds and romance storylines. Cole's "Untouchable" follows Daniela, an ice fey who cannot be physically touched without causing harm, and her relationship with a vampire warrior. Their impossible romance plays out against the backdrop of the Immortals After Dark universe, where various supernatural beings coexist in a complex society. Showalter's "Tempt Me Eternally" features an alien huntress who encounters a dangerous and alluring male from another species. Their story unfolds on Earth among warring otherworldly factions and competing interests. The two novellas explore themes of forbidden love and the struggle between duty and desire. Both stories examine how physical limitations and cultural barriers affect relationships, while questioning what it means to truly connect with another being.

Readers found this anthology contains two paranormal romance novellas of uneven quality. The Kresley Cole story received stronger reviews than Gena Showalter's contribution. Liked: - Cole's world-building and chemistry between leads - Humor and banter in both stories - Fast-paced plotting - Steamy romance scenes Disliked: - Showalter's story felt rushed and underdeveloped - Some found Cole's story too similar to her other works - Repetitive internal monologues - Several readers noted the stories don't stand well on their own without prior series knowledge Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (14,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (200+ ratings) "Cole's novella could have been a full novel - the world and characters deserved more page time," noted one Amazon reviewer. Multiple Goodreads reviews mentioned skipping the Showalter story entirely after struggling with the first few chapters.

Dark Lover by J.R. Ward A vampire warrior falls for a half-vampire woman while protecting her from an ancient enemy in the first installment of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series.

A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole A werewolf warrior breaks free from torture to claim his fated mate - a vampire-valkyrie hybrid who fights her attraction to him.

Lord of the Fae by Lisa Blackwood A fae prince must convince a human woman of their destined bond while defending her from supernatural threats.

Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian A vampire warrior discovers his soulmate in a photographer who captures evidence of his secret world on film.

Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison A thief who steals from a dragon shapeshifter becomes bound to him through ancient magic and must navigate their new connection.

🔹 Deep Kiss of Winter is actually two complete paranormal romance novellas in one book - "Untouchable" by Kresley Cole and "Tempt Me Eternally" by Gena Showalter, making it a unique collaboration between two bestselling authors. 🔹 Kresley Cole's contribution, "Untouchable," features an ice fey who cannot be touched without causing pain - except by her destined mate, creating a compelling physical barrier between the main characters. 🔹 Before becoming a successful paranormal romance author, Kresley Cole was a world-ranked athlete and earned a master's degree in English. 🔹 The book is part of two different series simultaneously - Cole's story belongs to the Immortals After Dark series, while Showalter's tale is part of the Alien Huntress series. 🔹 Both authors are New York Times and USA Today bestsellers who have collectively sold millions of books worldwide, with their works being translated into over 20 languages.