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Delaney's Seasonal Fae Courts #1
The Winter Prince
Milo Hawkins is just a regular guy struggling with how to handle losing his job while on vacation with his three best friends. They’ve been hiking all morning, might be lost, and he just wants to sit down for a minute when he approaches a ring of stones.
But the second he steps into the ring, he drops onto a fae prince’s breakfast table. The ice-like Prince Flurris is none too pleased to find a human in his bedchamber and sends poor Milo off to the dungeon. There Milo learns about the curse that’s cut the Seasonal Courts off from one another and the rest of the realms as well. So how did Milo come through?
Convinced that the only way for him to go home is to help the prince break the curse, Milo does what he can to get along and finds himself influencing change. Could it be that the prince has some life lessons to learn?
Might he also need to learn how to love?
The Winter Prince is the first in a series of four books about the princes of the Seasonal Fae Court who’ve been locked away until they can become better men and earn the love of another.
But the second he steps into the ring, he drops onto a fae prince’s breakfast table. The ice-like Prince Flurris is none too pleased to find a human in his bedchamber and sends poor Milo off to the dungeon. There Milo learns about the curse that’s cut the Seasonal Courts off from one another and the rest of the realms as well. So how did Milo come through?
Convinced that the only way for him to go home is to help the prince break the curse, Milo does what he can to get along and finds himself influencing change. Could it be that the prince has some life lessons to learn?
Might he also need to learn how to love?
The Winter Prince is the first in a series of four books about the princes of the Seasonal Fae Court who’ve been locked away until they can become better men and earn the love of another.
146 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 14, 2026
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Delaney Rain
30 books323 followersEmerging author of gay erotic paranormal romances featuring monsters and the men who love them.
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Did Not Finish
September 28, 2026DNF @51% ... and I'm so disappointed about that. Although honestly, I probably should have quit several chapters ago.
I've been waiting to start this series until all four books were out. I've enjoyed quite a few of this author's books in the past and the premise sounded fun.
The execution, though...
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I think Milo was in Prince Flurry's presence a whopping total of two times - during which they barely spoke to each other - and suddenly he's already throwing around the L-word? Uh, no. Only in his head, but still.
And this isn't some kind of fated mates' insta-love attraction, either. It's just poor writing. There's no on-page chemistry, the whole story is incredibly rushed and superficial, there's no depth to their relationship or evidence for why either one of them is so into the other...
Sigh. Life is too short to read boring books with no depth that feel like a slog to get through, so I'm out.
I've been waiting to start this series until all four books were out. I've enjoyed quite a few of this author's books in the past and the premise sounded fun.
The execution, though...
🫤
I think Milo was in Prince Flurry's presence a whopping total of two times - during which they barely spoke to each other - and suddenly he's already throwing around the L-word? Uh, no. Only in his head, but still.
And this isn't some kind of fated mates' insta-love attraction, either. It's just poor writing. There's no on-page chemistry, the whole story is incredibly rushed and superficial, there's no depth to their relationship or evidence for why either one of them is so into the other...
Sigh. Life is too short to read boring books with no depth that feel like a slog to get through, so I'm out.
March 14, 2026
Very cute.
September 30, 2026
"The Winter Prince" received FOUR stars.
Another quick and delightful story from Delaney Rain.
The novel gained *stars* for these items:
* gained for: "The book caught my interest in the first five pages."
* gained for: "I thought about the book when I was forced to set it down and re-enter society."
* gained for: "There were no info dumps, poor writing, or copy edit mistakes that jerked me out of the story."
* gained for: "I was sad when the book ended. I wanted more!"
The novel failed to gain stars for this item:
NO STAR gained for: "That's it. I'm hooked on this author. I will automatically try anything she/he/they writes."
Another quick and delightful story from Delaney Rain.
The novel gained *stars* for these items:
* gained for: "The book caught my interest in the first five pages."
* gained for: "I thought about the book when I was forced to set it down and re-enter society."
* gained for: "There were no info dumps, poor writing, or copy edit mistakes that jerked me out of the story."
* gained for: "I was sad when the book ended. I wanted more!"
The novel failed to gain stars for this item:
NO STAR gained for: "That's it. I'm hooked on this author. I will automatically try anything she/he/they writes."
March 24, 2026
A nice start to a new series! Wasn't sure where it was going to go at first, but you can only do so much with 200 pages or less. I'm glad we got some side character action because this could have easily focused more heavily on both MCa, but they needed some of the side people to solve their problems. I like how everything is connected to, not unlike certain other fantasy books with fae realms. I'm interested to see how this plays out in each court and what the last prince ends up doing to break the curse completely.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 14, 2026
read in one sitting at midnight on pub day
I downloaded this ebook at 12:01 PST on pub day. And read it in one sitting. Because it’s got the sweet romance, the sultry spice, the sparks of magic and curiosity, and a complicated world facing complicated problems with complicated solutions that happen quickly and effectively and satisfyingly for the most wonderful, indulgent escape from real life
I downloaded this ebook at 12:01 PST on pub day. And read it in one sitting. Because it’s got the sweet romance, the sultry spice, the sparks of magic and curiosity, and a complicated world facing complicated problems with complicated solutions that happen quickly and effectively and satisfyingly for the most wonderful, indulgent escape from real life
May 1, 2026
The Cold Has Never Been so Fun!
Milo went hiking with his friends and they got lost. As he goes to sit down, he finds himself in another land and in the bed of the Winter Fae Prince.
Their journey to love (and sexy times) are filled with laughter, icy heat 🥵, and the courage to be better people.
Milo went hiking with his friends and they got lost. As he goes to sit down, he finds himself in another land and in the bed of the Winter Fae Prince.
Their journey to love (and sexy times) are filled with laughter, icy heat 🥵, and the courage to be better people.
June 1, 2026
DNF. Задумка прикольная, но сюжета не завезли, развития отношений - тоже. Такой уровень накала страстей в начале знакомства персонажей выглядит просто смешно. Повествование от первого лица, современный язык в фэнтези сеттинге (если я вижу it's giving в моём фэнтези, это минус вайб, плюс всякие отсылки к современности и тон книги такой типичный для книг про попаданцев, лёгко-юморной, мне такое не очень), персонажи максимально картонные. Непонятно откуда такие хорошие рецензии.
March 13, 2026
Oh Delaney, you have outdone yourself again. I really like the grumpy -sunshine trope and you nailed it here. So many cute smutty comments that made me laugh …. Snow balls lol. I can’t wait for the rest of this series
Did Not Finish
June 10, 2026Writing felt kinda juvenile. And I have no idea if the kilt comes into play at some point later on in the book, but it really felt shoehorned in just so the winter prince could see some balls? DNF @ 29%.
March 17, 2026
Eyelashes made from. snowflakes
June 30, 2026
This was ok, it just needed to be fleshed out more
September 8, 2026
1,75⭐️
September 21, 2026
2.5 stars
Meh it was ok, I just wanted to read something short to try and get out of a reading slump, it didnt really help
Meh it was ok, I just wanted to read something short to try and get out of a reading slump, it didnt really help
Did Not Finish
May 4, 2026I definitely tried! Alas, I couldn't take the horrible guns(?) or whatever modern-day live horror bits intruded into the fantasy to make is all too miserable to finish.
May 5, 2026
I really wanted to enjoy as I love reading Romance Fantasy, but unfortunately this one completely missed the mark for me. The biggest issue was the lack of depth across almost every aspect of the story.
The main characters felt incredibly flat and underdeveloped. I never formed a real emotional connection to them, and their motivations and personalities felt surface-level throughout the entire book. For a fantasy romance, the chemistry between the leads was especially disappointing. The romance felt rushed and shallow, relying more on clichés and attraction than genuine emotional buildup or meaningful character development.
The world-building was another major weakness. Fantasy novels thrive on immersive settings, lore, political tension, or magical systems, but this book barely scratched the surface. The setting felt vague and underexplored, making it difficult to feel invested in the stakes or atmosphere of the story.
The curse storyline was also painfully predictable. I found myself guessing major plot points very early on, and nothing about the twists or reveals felt surprising or emotionally impactful.
Overall, the writing style and storytelling felt very juvenile, almost like it was written for a middle school audience rather than adult fantasy readers. If you’re looking for rich fantasy world-building, layered characters, or a compelling romance, this probably won’t satisfy you. Sadly, this was a forgettable read for me.
The main characters felt incredibly flat and underdeveloped. I never formed a real emotional connection to them, and their motivations and personalities felt surface-level throughout the entire book. For a fantasy romance, the chemistry between the leads was especially disappointing. The romance felt rushed and shallow, relying more on clichés and attraction than genuine emotional buildup or meaningful character development.
The world-building was another major weakness. Fantasy novels thrive on immersive settings, lore, political tension, or magical systems, but this book barely scratched the surface. The setting felt vague and underexplored, making it difficult to feel invested in the stakes or atmosphere of the story.
The curse storyline was also painfully predictable. I found myself guessing major plot points very early on, and nothing about the twists or reveals felt surprising or emotionally impactful.
Overall, the writing style and storytelling felt very juvenile, almost like it was written for a middle school audience rather than adult fantasy readers. If you’re looking for rich fantasy world-building, layered characters, or a compelling romance, this probably won’t satisfy you. Sadly, this was a forgettable read for me.
April 2, 2026
This was a sweet, cozy fantasy romance that felt like curling up with a cup of hot cocoa on a snowy day. The plot is fairly light, but it has just enough mystery with the curse to keep things moving, and I enjoyed watching Milo shake up the Winter Court with his very human perspective.
I did have to laugh at the fae complaining about a curse that has only been around for three years. For beings who can live for centuries, that barely feels like a blink 😂 And I’ll admit, encountering a fae named Esteban completely took me by surprise!
The story is told entirely from Milo’s point of view, which I suspected early on, but it worked well. The romance is definitely on the faster side, with a touch of insta-love, yet it suits the cozy, fairytale vibe. There’s a little bit of everything here: court intrigue, a mysterious curse, some spice, and plenty of heart, all balanced nicely without any one element taking over.
I did have to laugh at the fae complaining about a curse that has only been around for three years. For beings who can live for centuries, that barely feels like a blink 😂 And I’ll admit, encountering a fae named Esteban completely took me by surprise!
The story is told entirely from Milo’s point of view, which I suspected early on, but it worked well. The romance is definitely on the faster side, with a touch of insta-love, yet it suits the cozy, fairytale vibe. There’s a little bit of everything here: court intrigue, a mysterious curse, some spice, and plenty of heart, all balanced nicely without any one element taking over.
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