STERLING: A Prequel Novella to the Frosted Fae Series

by E.D. Lee

“I think I hate you because I love you.”

A captured Prince, an intriguing female and a rivalry that started it all.Rist has lost everything. His home, his title, his family. Or so he thought.When word spreads that the ruthless mortal King who started the violent war has his younger brother in his clutches, Rist knows that he would go to the ends of the worlds and back to free Crispin. Including delving into the realm of his enemy and taking on a role he despises.

But when she walks into his life, Rist can’t help but find himself distracted by the Fae female, Aurora Thorn. Two sides of a coin start to rotate in his mind as he wrestles with rescuing his brother and protecting her from Oberon’s murderous grasp.

Venture back into the twenty years that started their rivalry and began everything.

480 pages, Paperback

Published November 25, 2023

About the author

E. D. Lee is a gothic vampire from Ohio who became a self-published author. She started her career in writing with her fantasy romance duology, the Shadowfyre Duology. She has multiple series that are perfect for dark fantasy romance readers who enjoy spice. The Frosted Fae Series holds a special place in her heart and she continuously spreads her wings with standalone novels, new series and branching out into different categories for fantastic stories!

Reviews

[Terra Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

First, check your trigger warnings! This book dives deep into the 20-year childish feud of Rory and Rist. You get a better understanding of their relationship for 20 years in the Mortal Kings Army! Their banter, tension, and everything in between. You get a close-up look at the characters of Frost! The banter is bantering. Their feud is fueled by anger and lust! Must read after frost before Thorn!

[Cayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to E.D Lee for providing me a copy of Sterling! I really enjoyed reading this Novella and getting the back story behind the characters from their past and seeing where it all started! Great Fantasy series you def want to check out!

[Brandi Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing!!!!

It is an understatement to say that I am a fan of Sterling. This book was exceptional! I thoroughly enjoyed every chapter. The dialogue and the dominance Sterling embodies are remarkable. I appreciated the character development and the multiple perspectives that vividly bring the world to life. I eagerly anticipate reading more.

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book!! Being able to see “Frost” from the other characters eyes was an absolute dream!! I loved watching Cierian grow into the man he is ❤️ Of course in true Ella Fashion she breaks your heart but it’s absolutely worth it!!! Walking through the pasta of characters you both love and hate, being there with them during the highs and lows. Between Love and Loathe… Ella absolutely builds the world with her readers in mind. The detail, the descriptions, the feeling of the characters. It is like you are standing there with them in the moment. Thank you for yet another amazing read ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Rachel P · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m often wary of prequels, but I absolutely devoured this one. The author suggests reading it after the first book, Frost, and I think that would be perfect. However, I read it after the second book, and that placement worked wonderfully, too.

This prequel beautifully blends familiar characters with parts of the story you don’t yet know, adding depth and intrigue to the series. It’s easily one of the best prequels I’ve ever read. I’m already looking forward to the next book!

[Katie Baxter · Rating 5 out of 5]

in a differnt time!!!

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Sterling: prequel novella
Frosted fae series

This book was amazing!

More background to frost and what led up to that story!
It shows the struggle of sterling (rist) with trying to be in the guard to get to the point of trying to save his brother.
It shows the struggle of rory (aurora) trying to get ahead with being a woman in the gaurd.

The sacrifices of trying to do ones job but save in secret because it hurt to go against one's kind.

Spice and romance that's not icky and makes sense!

Strong FMC
Enemies to lovers

Must read

[Steffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this deep dive. There is a time jump in Frost, necessary to get to the story. Sterling covers that time jump and it is GOOD. You learn more about the characters and really start to understand them more. A great read!

[Cortney Faber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a good novella. The back story to how Rory and "Sterling" became rivals really added so much more depth to the story.

[Monique Zavala TidesAndTropes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sterling dives deep into Rory and Rist’s 20-year feud. It’s full of banter, tension, and sparks that are equal parts anger and lust. It gives so much context to Frost and makes their rivalry even more intense.

Seeing Sterling struggle with duty and Rory fighting to prove herself adds real depth, and the romance/spice lands perfectly. A must-read before Thorn!