Boraleashe: Lord of the North Wind

Lords of the Wind #2

by A.E. Via

All hail the Lord of the North Wind, Boraleashe Cavalerie. The last of the horsemen and harbingers of justice. The Overseer of the Realm of Winter, and Creator of the First Frost. Titan and Ruler of the Arctic World.

Boraleashe landed with the full force of his arctic power, showering ice and snow across the ground. Patrons bowed and tried not to gawk at him. Not because Boraleashe was the lord of an element, but because he was a strikingly beautiful titan, with his flowing white garments, and blizzard-kissed hair. Boraleashe Cavalerie was the opposite of his titan brothers. He was stoic, disagreeable, and his attitude towards others was just as biting as his frost. All titans were required to gift their pure hearts to another—to fall in love—as praise to the divinities for their dominion over an element. Refusal to pledge their heart was considered an act of defiance to the gods. There would be judgment… and atonement. For more than a millennium Boraleashe chose to shelter and hide his winter heart. He deftly avoided love by commanding army after army and fighting battle after battle. Fate intervened and gave Boraleashe the opportunity of earning a heart from a far more worthy love than he deserved. The newly appointed king of the Autumn World, Theodor Cavalerie, was the Bringer of Harvest and Treasure of the Realms. Why would a young virile lord like Theodor choose a surly two thousand-year-old titan like him? Boraleashe had no logical answer—he refused the handsome king for reasons no one would understand. Boraleashe confessed to his viceroy, “Adresin, if for any reason my heart were to ever get broken, I will suffer a misery and death far more excruciating than the Snow Moon’s curse on my heart. The universe had spoken for its final time, he either choose love… or loss. And there was only one man capable of penetrating Boraleashe’s icy interior. Only one warrior strong enough to save his soul from damnation.NOTE: This is a story of fantasy with woven elements of mythology that have been modified for the story. This series is set in fictional worlds, and part on Earth. Some descriptions, geography, and landscapes may have been altered to fit the story.Trigger Warning: Fighting, Violence

Genres: M M Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, Magic, Audiobook, Romance, LGBT

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 31, 2023

About the author

A.E. Via is an author in the beautiful gay romance genre and also founder and owner of Via Star Wings Books. Her writing embodies everything from hopelessly romantic to spicy to scandalous. Her stories often include intriguing edges and twists that take readers to new, thought-provoking depths.

When she's not clicking away at her laptop, she devotes herself to her family--a husband and four children.

Adrienne Via has tons of more stories to tell, but she really would like to hear yours. Via Star Wings Books is currently accepting submissions for established and aspiring LGBTQ authors. I've contracted and successfully published a couple authors - whose information can be found on my website - who can tell you that my passion is giving other writer's stories the love and care it deserves so it could be a gift to another. Visit my site to learn more!

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Reviews

[Virginia Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

"This was never about the next Titan to fall in love, or their version of caring. Boraleashe is tired of waiting for Theo to come to him. You can feel it—the chill, like frost edging across a still lake—gathering in the silence between their glances. Every look they share is colder than the last, and somewhere in it, a storm is waiting to speak."

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a well developed fantasy novella. It is a hypnotic tale of Titans and Lords of an element with a compelling character arc in an otherworldly setting that ignites your imagination and transports you to another realm. Grumpy Boraleashe has a hardened heart but Theodore with his warmth and determination is able to shatter his defences to find a deeply rooted true love. This is the first book I have read by A.E. Via and I am now a fan. In retrospect I normally do not read short stories but this one was truly enjoyable.

[Lissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just wow….

I don’t often read fantasy books. And when I do it has to immediately draw me in. I was hooked from the very first book. I read this one in two days and I’m already anticipating the third. AE Via you did not disappoint. I am loving this series!

[Hannah Boyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boraleashe & Theodor’s story

I really liked this but I did have some frustration moments as well. Their love story was heart wrenching but also bone deep for both of them but Boraleashe is a stubborn man I’ll give him that but after he got out of his ways it was thrilling.

Theodor was such a sweet character and he loved Bora with everything but he just didn’t know what else he could do to make Bora see that, but it all worked out in the end.

I’m excited for book 3 I wasn’t aware it wasn’t out yet so I was like “omg noooo!!?” When I was finished and went to download it. But I will survive lol

Steam-2.5/5 it was there but not extremely detailed or long.

[Latecia Jennings · Rating 3 out of 5]

**Audiobook Review**

Well...if Boraleashe wasn't up all in his feelings throughout the book, this would have been bit more enjoyable. I like that Theo and Boraleashe eventually would get their second chance but dang...it was tough finally getting there. I love the narrator...he did a great job with all the emotions...you felt it while you listen. I'm on to book 3 and I hope it's not as angsty as this one.

[Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it! Definitely a recommendation!!

What can I say about this....? Theo and Boraleashe are just... amazing... AE Via has done it again! She creates the most beautiful worlds for us to explore with these wonderful characters... You won't go wrong with this read. Definitely recommend

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boraleashe - Lord of the North Wind

Well worth the wait! Boraleashe and Theodore’s love was amazing despite Boraleashe original hesitation to let anyone in because he was cursed. But Theo didn’t care because the Winter Warrior was already his.

[Kelly Gress · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Addition to Series

I enjoyed the book and the author's writing style but I wish we were given more time for the MCs to enjoy their HEA before they head out on an adventure. Hopefully, we get more of them in the next book.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wintery romance

I really enjoyed reading this, especially all the winter references. I read this in December, and could feel the frosty air, and smell the pine scents of B's air. Theo's autumn heat made a perfect combination within cold air.

[Mikaela Söderqvist · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not worth the money

Save your money. There is no substance to this book and the writing it cringe worthy. . . . .

[Maggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rokp

[Nile Princess]

DNF @ 65%. Nope. I can't believe this is the same author that wrote Book 1. Terrible.

[Ansyritta Suen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 stars!

[Kiara H. · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 ⭐️

[Mimi · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars