Frost: A Rendezvous Collection

by Elise Faber, K.D. Wood, C.C. Ravanera

Fire And
Ten years ago, one mistake decimated Steph’s life. In the decade since, she has worked her ass off to scrape together some semblance of a happy life.

Now, the man responsible for the devastation has suddenly returned to Steph’s life and is demanding that she return home.

Dom may be tall, dark, and ridiculously sexy, but he’s also annoying and pushy, and Steph isn’t thrilled to be taking any of his orders, even when a group of Dalshie –- really bad guys who do all sorts of evil magic – show up to try to kidnap her.

Still, Steph doesn’t let anyone else fight her battles, not even when it’s easier to, and not even when the man who makes her heart pound and her soul spark to life is the one who wants to fight them for her.

She and Dom have to find a way to put aside the past and work together, but will the fiery attraction between them burn out before they have can have a shot a future?

Rendezvous In Room 311:
When Chief Warrant Officer, Brock Stephens, promised his fiancée, Captain Keely Green, until death us do part, he never expected death to collect on that promise so soon.
Every year they get only one night together in the haunted Hotel Toujours, deep in the French Quarter, where they spent their wedding night.
Despite an especially hard year while on deployment in Iraq, Keely wouldn't miss this year's anniversary date for anything. If everything goes as planned, she'll have one chance to redo their forever. This time around, Keely's not taking any crap from death. No matter how high the price.


One lucky visitor…You
One unfortunate Jinn…Me
You get three wishes…
The
1. You can’t wish for more wishes.
2. You can’t ask me to kill someone or cause bodily harm to anybody.
3. You can’t ask for world peace or anything like that.
4. You can’t ask me to make other people love or hate you.
5. You can’t ask me to break all these rules.
But nobody told me what would happen if I broke these rules.
I wasn’t supposed to fall in love with you. You weren’t supposed to mat-ter…yet now, I can’t think of a world without you in it.
Who can blame me for what I’m about to do?

The Things We Leave
Five years ago, Will Jenkins' wife was killed in a car accident on the way to the Hotel Toujours.

Three weeks ago, a hunter by the name of Jodi Granger shows up on Will's doorstep talking about vengeful spirits and 'moving on'.

Will's wife is haunting room 614 at the infamous hotel... not just haunting... she's become a vengeful, violent spirit.

Jodi needs Will's help to guide the spirit into the afterlife because if it stays, it will become more and more violent and can destroy them all.

When it comes to death, it's the things we leave behind, the things we need to say, that keep us here. Can Will help his wife find peace and at the same time, find his own?

Genres: Anthologies

356 pages, ebook

First published December 1, 2015

About the author

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys. She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elise@elisefaber.com.

Reviews

[Cranky - The Book Curmudgeon · Rating 5 out of 5]

***** 4.5 Cranky Stars *****



Four standalone stories take place at the mystical Hotel Toujours.



A little paranormal and mystery with some raunch thrown in on the side. This was a perfect read for the train trip I took on Friday!



Fire and Ice by Elise Faber: 4 stars. This story feels like part of a series. It's easy to follow, but there was some information dumping along the way which I felt was unnecessary for a standalone in an anthology.



Rendezvous in Room 311 by K.D. Wood: 3 stars. I actually enjoyed this story. I loved the two main characters were people of colour. What stops me from giving it a higher rating is the transitions between characters and time periods. Sometimes, I was unsure who was narrating. Although switching between past and present is one of my favourite literary devices, I felt it was a little over utilised and detracted from the overall story.



Wishes by C.C. Ravanera: 5 stars. I think this one is my favourite. It's an incredibly sweet story about a positive girl and a cynical jinn. I found myself laughing out loud in some parts (intentional) and sniffing in others.



The Things We Leave Behind by Kelly Martin: 5 Stars. This one is my second favourite or at least first equal with Wishes. It's funny, witty, chilling, and a little sad. Two people go to a room that is haunted. One is a ghost hunter and the other is the husband of the woman who is haunting the place. Both get more than they bargained for.



Overall, I'd recommend this anthology. It's a mixed bag, but in a good way. You get four different, interconnected stories by very different authors. Pick this up. You won't be disappointed.

[Joanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four great stories by four different authors. My favorite ones were Rendezvous in Room 311 and Wishes. I highly recommend you read this book.

[Brittany Shivers · Rating 5 out of 5]

One great collection of authors. These stories will have you wanting to make a special trip to Hotel Toujours.


FIRE AND ICE by Elise Faber

The Forgotten, humans who had been experimented on during WWII in an attempt to activate genes in their DNA that would enable them to control elemental magic - they fled certain death at the hands of the Dalshie.

The Rengalla, group of immortal humans who possessed extended life and the ability to control elemental magic - sworn enemies of the Dalshie - fought to protect humans and Forgotten

The Dalshie, immortal beings who are evil - completely corrupted by dark magic that have erased all traces of compassion and morality.

Stephanie left her home when she was younger after a tragic event. Years later the one man she thought she'd never see again shows up at her place of work, Hotel Toujours. Dominic, leader of the Forgotten, has always felt guilty for having allowed Steph to leave home. As he attempts to convince her to return they are attacked by the Dalshie. While they fight their way through a surprise is thrown at them they thought forever lost. On the mend they prepare for the future.

 RENDEZVOUS IN ROOM 311 By K.D. Wood

Brock and Keely Stephens promised to love each other forever until death did they part. They never thought that would come all to soon. When Keely lost Brock she couldn't imagine a life without him. With the help of staff at Hotel Toujours they were given the chance of spending one night together; which happens to be their anniversary. As they prepare to meet up once again Keely plans to make sure this time their forever transfers over into the after life.

 WISHES By C.C. Ravanera

 “In prison you shall stay
Until the day one finds your way
Three wishes you shall gift
Three wishes you must complete
The cycle will keep rolling
Strangers will keep coming
Until one would come calling
With a wish that sets you free.
A wish freely given
Is the key to your salvation.
Yet the curse will pass on to other
For the cycle has to circle
Unless we find the chosen one
Who’ll break the curse’s circle”

Ambroise is the resident Jinn at Hotel Toujours. Forever locked in a mirror; to only come out when someone brings him out. When he seen Michele 'with one L' he didn't know what to think of her. Appearing so thin and pale he wanted to help her. Every minute he spent with Michele he found himself falling more in love. She surprised Ambroise with wishes that weren't solely for her but for the children of the local orphanages. They talked about her past being raised in orphanges and his past which included the regret of losing a woman and her little girl during a fight with the hotel witch. When the truth of Michele's sickness is revealed his heart breaks. With her final wish Michele wishes for Ambroise to live free. Lost and alone Ambroise is reunited with the two people he thought lost. Adopted as a brother and uncle when old age finally caught up with him after a long life of love in the end he was reunited with his true love.

 THE THINGS WE LEAVE BEHIND   by Kelly Martin

Jodi Granger is a ghost hunter. She was arrived at Hotel Toujours to rid the hotel of a vengeful spirit. Will Jenkins lost his wife and ever since has done nothing but want his life to end so that he can be with her again. When Jodi asks Will to help her with a spirit haunting the hotel he doesn't believe her even when she tells him it's his deceased wide Jessica. Against his better judgement he agrees. As they set about in the hotel room Will struggles with his pain over losing his wife and fears the room is messing with him when he sees things that aren't there. Discovering that Jodi has been lying to him he fights the anger inside. When he is shown the truth he accepts what must be done. He opens his mind and is reunited with his love.

[Angela Cruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a collection of four paranormals with a touch of romance. This is for adults only due to the sexual content. I am familiar with Elise Faber and K.D. Wood, both are excellent writers so I was anxious to see what they had written. But I now have a couple new authors that I will most definitely wanting to read more from. When I started the book I was expecting to read Christmas stories with all the glitter and sparkles, but there is so much more to these small stories. They are all magical in one way or another. Each story revolves around love, love in itself is magic, whether it be new love, reunited love, or lost love, it is a gift. Take it as it comes, grab on and never let go, deal with anything else later. Get your tissue box ready for a couple stories, yes, beautifully tragic, each one ends so perfectly. A must read!


Fire and Ice by Elise Faber
This is the story about Stephanie and Dom. Their previous relationship was strained to say the least. Parting ways Stephanie has made a new life for herself. She is content, well, until Dom shows up at her door. And he is demanding that she return with him, yep that didn't go over to well. Stephanie is headstrong but soon realizes danger in the form of a Dalshie is around the corner.

favorite passage:
"Her body wanted the man who'd devastated her soul more quickly and easily than a wildfire though a dry forest?"

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Rendezvous in Room 311 by K.D. Wood
This is the story about Chief Warrant Officer, Brock Stephens and his wife Captain Keely Green. Brock tragically passed away, but he would not allow death to keep him from his true love, even if its only one night a year. Keely is away on tour and is anxious that she will not make her anniversary reunion with her deceased husband. They both know these meetings are not convential but they value what time they have. But at the last precious moment Keely reveals a secret of her own.


favorite passage:
"A hurricane of emotions swirled and ebbed in rhythm with her heart."


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Wishes by CC Ravanera
This is the story about Michele, she is on a bucket list journey. She is keeping secrets that are hard to decipher because she is not one to complain. Michele is one of those people whom always puts others before herself. And she thrives on helping others and her happiness is contagious. She happens across a Jinn, and he can grant her three wishes. But what she wishes for will make for his undoing. He doesn't know how to feel about Michele and all her goodness. Be still my beating heart.

favorite passage:
"You're like a great piece of music that started off quietly before taking over your soul... until you hear nothing else apart from its amazing symphony."

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The Things We Leave Behind by Kelly Martin
This is the story about Will Jenkins and his wife Jessica whom tragically passed away. Will is not in a good place, he is very grief stricken, and is far from moving on with his life. Then Jodi Granger a paranormal hunter shows up at his door, needing Will's help. What she needs help with is more than he almost can handle. It seems his wife is haunting a room that they were suppose to meet at that tragic night. He reluctantly agrees to go but by no means believes in ghosts. What happens while he is in the room, may change his mind.


favorite passage:
"Tiny, even if she has a bulldog expression and attitude about her sometimes."

[S.F. Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Frost" is a well-written, imaginative anthology. I loved how all of the stories centered around the Hotel Toujours—an odd hotel that offers something different for each of its guests. There is a common theme running throughout the anthology—love and discovery.

“Fire and Ice”
It was the first time I’d ever read anything by Elise Faber. I loved straight forward style and the honesty in her words.

“Fire and Ice” had great characters. Although these characters have appeared in other books (her "Phoenix" series and her "LexTal" series), I never got the feeling that I was missing something. There was enough back story included to let me get a good feel for each character.

My favorites were Dom and Steph. They were both strong characters who had to allow their walls to ‘thaw’. Once the walls came down, they were able to accept some hard truths in their lives.

Great story! I have added the "Phoenix" series and the "LexTal" series to my TBR. I can’t wait to read more about the evil twisted Dalshie.

“Rendezvous in Room 311”
KD Wood crafted an unexpected love story which I just loved. It was heartfelt and nearly moved me to tears.

I just loved the characters of Brock and Keely. They were an unlikely couple who experienced a great love. Brock was self-assured yet caring. Keely was strong and determined. The spark ignited between them was greater than any fireworks display.

I definitely did not envision how this would end. It blew my mind, but it was the perfect ending.
Great job Wood! It’s the third title I’ve read by her. She’s quickly becoming one of my go-to authors.

“Wishes”
C.C. Ravanera is a new author for me. This will not be the last thing I read by her. Out of all the stories, I think “Wishes” was my favorite.

Once again, we get another set of well-developed characters in an interesting story. I loved her take on a djinn. Ambroise was a complex persona who tugged at my heart strings. It was obvious to me what was going on with Michele. But, just like Ambroise, I turned a blind eye hoping for a better outcome.

Ravanera wrote a beautiful timeless love story. It was so touching.

“The Things We Leave Behind”
Kelly Martin’s story was the appropriate final story. It just left me speechless.

Granted, I was suspect about the characters early on in the story, but the premise kept me reading. The character of Will was awesome. He was so broken. The death of his wife was tragic and it left him empty. He had nothing left to live for without this woman in his life.

Jodi was endearing. You knew she had a job to do, but it was more than just an obligation for her.

Another great love story to end an anthology built around paranormal romance.

I enjoyed "Frost" a lot. The stories stayed with you (seriously, I dreamt about the hotel). Each story had two constant characters, the hotel and Higgins. The details in each story were perfect. Finally, each story was full of emotion.

"Frost" will not disappoint you. It’s a must read anthology.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

My actual rating for this collection is a 3.5 but since I can’t give a half rating I marked it as a 3. This collection is from four different authors who were all new authors to me. The setting of all four of the stories take place at the same location, The Hotel Toujours in New Orleans. We do get to see a couple of the same staff appear in the different stories.

Fire and Ice by Elise Faber, the first story in the book I would give a rating of 3. Things happening in the story seemed confusing to me and at times difficult to follow or visualize. This could be on me as the reader as I typically do not read the paranormal genre. I was thinking this was more of a romantic holiday story based on the classification. Yes, the story has romance but I would want a classification of paranormal for this. Another aspect with this story is that it seems that the author has written other books that would be this series. It is a stand alone but I think having more background would have helped me as a reader.

Rendezvous in Room 311 by KD Wood is the second story in this collection. I honestly tried to read this but couldn't get into it and found myself skimming through the story. If it hadn't been in this collection I wouldn't have finished it, and that's something I rarely do. I was so confused on what was going on with Brock and Keely and the witchcraft it was not for me at all.

Wishes by CC Ravanera is up next and this was a breath of fresh air after the disaster I felt with the previous story. I had serious doubts in continuing this book and I'm so glad I did. I could not put the book down during this story. I felt the emotions that Michele and Ambroise were experiencing. This story had depth to it and at times I needed a box of tissues. I didn’t want the story to end and it has some surprises that kept me wanting more. I forgot that this was a paranormal romance and I will be looking to read more from this author as this was a 5 star read for me.

The Things We Left Behind by Kelly Martin is the final story in the collection. Starting this story I was excited to see what was in store next. As intriguing as this story started out, it fell flat when what should have been a shocking conclusion was given away and I was left disappointed.

The story is told from Will’s point of view which I think the author did a great job with as that did add to the mystery of the story. The author also did a great brief indirect tie in with the other stories in the collection that I’m sure wasn’t the easiest. I am going to check out other stories from this author in hopes that she has some that are more romance than paranormal ghost stories because I did enjoy her writing.

[Louisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book with excellent reads

Fire and Ice by Elise Faber

Steph has been living under the radar since a tragic accident forced her to leave her community. That is until Dom repairs in her life tell her its time to go home. She ignores his warnings until she is attacked and nearly kidnapped. Reluctently she returns home with Dom - the two have history and sparks soon fly. Can Steph get over the accident that forced her to leave to find happiness within herself and a future with Dom.

Rendezvous in Room 311 by K.D. Wood

Brock Stephans life was taken too soon from the love of his life Keely Green so he sticks a bargain to return ones a year on his anniversary. Heartbroken Keely accepts this without question and she doesn't learn the cost of this bargain until the 5th year anniversary of his death, his memories of her and in the end his soul. Is Keely's love for Brock strong enough to break the contract and insure a happily ever after.


Wishes by CC Ravanera

One lucky visitor…You
One unfortunate djinn…Me
You get three wishes…


What happens with the djinn falls in love with women who temporarily freed him and gained 3 wishes. Will they get a happily ever after


The Things We Leave Behind by Kelly Martin

Will has been a drunken mess his is wife died in a car accident 5 years ago in fact he is already to join her when Jodi arrives on his door step asking for his help. It turns out when his wife Jessica died she didn't cross over but has been haunting a room at the Hotel Toujours. The attacks on the guests have gotten worse to the point guests have been killed. A ghost hunter of sorts Jodi is convinced Will is the key to getting his wife to move on. How ever Jodi hasn't told Will the whole truth about the situation and will he be able to figure out what happens to himself when he gets so angry he blacks out.


Kelly Martin is the only author of the four I have read before. I really enjoyed all the stories and will read other works by the CC Ravager, K.D. Wood and Elise Faber.

[Megan Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Frost is a wonderful collection of stories that take place around the mysterious Hotel Toujours. If you love paranormal romance and feeling all the feels, then this is the anthology for you. Each one of these authors are wonderfully talented and imaginative.

Fire and Ice by Elise Faber
This story blends in characters from her Phoenix and LexTal series into a romantic adventure about two people struggling with a complicated past. Oh yeah, and some evil, magic-wielding immortals hot on their heels. It definitely feels like part of a series, but I didn't feel lost at all.

Magic, and fighting, and firey females. Oh my!

Rendezvous in Room 311 by KD Wood
At the Hotel Toujours, not even death can stop true love. Once a year, Keely and Brock Stephens are reunited for their anniversary. This story beautifully drifts between the past and the present to tell a story that will tug at your emotions.

Feels. Feels all over the place. And sexiness. KD Wood brings it.

Wishes by C.C. Ravanera
I'm already a big fan of Ravanera's writing. I'm pretty familiar with the way she can guide you around by your feels. That being said, I didn't expect a beautiful story like this. Michele, with one L, comes to the hotel in search of a little adventure. She meets a gorgeous djinn who offers her three wishes. Neither one of them is prepared for the other. Neither one of them expected to fall in love.

Ugh. It's too pretty for me to handle. She ruined me with this one (Did you hear me, C.C.? RUINED!)

The Things We Leave Behind by Kelly Martin
A ghost hunter takes a grieving husband to the hotel to put his wife's vengeful spirit to rest. This one cranks up the paranormal to Supernatural levels. There are layers of mystery to shift through in this spooky ride full of twists and turns. It'll leave you guessing up until the end.

Ghosts creep me out. If you are a chicken like me, don't read this one real late at night.

[Shawna Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you love paranormal, mystery and romance then you will loved this anthology. The anthology has something for everyone and I enjoyed each story.

Fire and Ice by Elise Faber: 3.5 stars. This story revolves around Stephanie and Dom, two humans that have special elemental powers due to experiments that happen during WW II. Dom and Stephanie had been in loved a decade ago, but were separated due to a tragedy in their community. Now Dom is back to protect Stephanie from people who want to harm her and to finally claim her for his own.

Rendezvous in Room 311 by K.D. Wood: 3.5 stars. K.D. Wood knows how to write paranormal stories. If you haven't read her unwilling series, stop right now and go buy it. This was as story of Brook Stephes who passed away a decade ago, but meets ups with his wife every year on their anniversary. However, this year something is different with his yearly meeting with his wife. This story had me guessing till the very end.

Wishes by CC Ravanera: 4.5 stars - this was probably my favorit story in the anthology. It had so many feels and wish it was a full length novel. Michele comes to New Orleans to find some adventure and to live some life. When she checks into the mysterious Hotel Toujours, she meets a Jinn who gives her three wishes. However Michele is not in a hurry for her wishes to be granted and instead begins to develop special relationshiop with her Jinn.


The Things We Leave Behind by Kelly Martin: 3.5: This the story of Will Jenkins, whose wife viciously haunts the Hotel Toujours. Will is contacted by a Ghost Hunter Jodi, as she needs his help to bring peace to his wife. However, all is not what it appears with Will and the question is who is really haunting who.

[Charlene Maurice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Frost: A Rendezvous Collection is a captivating read by four amazing and talented authors.
The anthology includes:
Fire and Ice by Elise Faber
Fire and Ice is a spin off series based on Elise’s Phoenix Series. Fire and Ice revolves around Stephanie and Dom. The two share a past and when tragedy struck Dom sent Stephanie away, now Dom is back and wants Stephanie to return with him. With danger lurking around every corner the two must face their past and work together in this sexy and thrilling tale that will leave you begging for more.
Rendezvous in Room 311 by K D Wood
In this beautiful and haunting tale we meet Brock and Keely a husband and wife know to never let go of love even after death. This emotional rollercoaster left me grabbing for Kleenex and teary mess.
Wishes by C C Ravanera
In C C’s Wishes we meet Michele a young girl travelling on her own and has a mix up with her hotel stay and ends up staying at the Hotel Toujours. Upon cleaning the mirror in her hotel room she unlocks a Jinn who says he will grant her three wishes. This beautiful and magical story will have you questioning what you would choose for your three wishes.
The Things We Leave Behind by Kelly Martin
The Hotel Toujours is believed to be haunted by a vengeful spirit; Will believes this vengeful spirit is his wife Jessica. Paranormal Hunter Jodi agrees to help him investigate; the two embark on a tale that will leave you hanging on to the edge of your seats with twist and turns around every corner in the beautiful yet extremely spooky story.
This paranormal romance anthology will keep you up till the wee hours of the morning reading and is a must read for everyone, I loved it and cannot wait for more from these amazing authors.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the stories are set in New Orleans and each has its own very amazingly magical flare!!! I got to read the ARC Definitely check it out!! Beautiful stories and wonderful writing from 4 talented Authors!!

Fire and Ice
Elise Faber

The forgotten were regular people once, before an evil race experimented on them made them into something different! They escape with the help of a powerful allie! Now "safe" they had to learn how to live!

Dominic! A forgotten with a strong heart and a beautiful soul willing to protect those he leads!
Steph speaks her mind, can hold her own with her wilful energetic nature and is a badass!!!
Dom is getting her back no matter how hard he has to fight!

Rendezvous in room 311
KD Wood

I didn't guess the ending I tried but what happened next was so unexpected, so beautiful, so wonderful that my heart broke and woke up whole again! Love no matter what happens, stays with you travels to plains that seem to not exist!! Just have to have the will to hold on!!
Set in the magical New Orleans Brock and Keely are celebrating their 10th anniversary, with steamy passionate kisses and long embraces, remembering the beginning and loving each minute they have together because morning can come too soon!

Wishes
Cc Ravanera

What would you do with three wishes, would you know on the spot or need time to decide?
This is a story of love, about a heart so selfless, so big, so bright it can touch even the darkest souls!!

The things we leave behind!
By Kelly Martin
Chills! Unexpected! Addicting! Loved it!
Supernatural fans will definitely want to check out this story!! A ghost story with an awesome twist!

[Michelle N · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wishes by CC Ravanera

"And that's how you eat okra!" BEST LINE EVER!!!!

What a great novella! There were so many emotions crammed into this book with a hint of mystery.

Michele is a sweet girl that stumbles upon a genie but Ambroise isn't your typical genie, he is a Jinn. With looks like the mighty Thor it only accentuates his power. He has been locked in the mirror for 100 years only coming out once every few years and he now has a new master. Michele is a sweet, kind, compassionate girl who is always looking to help others before herself. Before Ambroise was cursed to become the Jinn he was a spoiled rich boy who only cared about himself. Will Michele's warmth an goodness help him be a better person and possibly break the curse? Or will he always remain the cocky, tormented and trapped man?

It was a joy to meet Michele! She is so sweet and generous and there are parts that will break your heart. I really enjoyed reading Wishes. It's funny, it's sad, it's sweet, really every emotion is in this book. If you are looking for a good romance novella, I suggest this one!


Fire and Ice by Elise Faber

This story was very interesting. It's different than anything else that I've read and I wasn't sure that I would like it but I did. It's kind of dark and suspenseful and really keeps your attention. I'm glad to know that this ties in with her Phoenix series, now I can find out more about Stephanie, Dominic, the Forgotten, the Rengalla and the Dalshie.

[Melissa Burcham · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given an ARC book for an honest review free of persuasion from the author or anyone else affiliated with this book.

CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS

Wow, what a collection! All great authors in their own rights. I adored this book! What a wonderful book to curl up with! All four stories offer paranormal romance centered around Hotel Toujours. I love how Hotel Toujours in New Orleans Louisiana is involved in each story. Each of the stories in this book were so well written. I have read books by each of these authors, so I was excited to get this anthology of short stories. This is a must read! I can not think of a better book to curl up with next to the fire place this winter!!

[Rebecca Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Frost was an interesting anthology about love, only one of the authors I have read before, the others are new to me. Each story flowed well and the characters were believable. Not all the stories are feel good but they are all amazing in their own right! If you are looking for a good paranormal romance chock full of love in all its forms, this is the book to read!!

[Ivana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing collection.

Four beautiful stories that will take you on emotional rollercoaster. You may even let few tears...

I want to visit Hotel Toujours. It sounds like interesting place.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

***I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are 100% my own.***

Fire and Ice is familiar to me, as I’d read Elise Faber’s other works. So to say I was excited about reading this one would be the understatement of the year. And she definitely delivered. I will tell you that this involves Dom, one of the Forgotten and someone from his past. It is really an awesome story. I definitely recommend it to any and all who’d want to read it.

Rendezvous in Room 311 really intrigued me. I thought it was interesting as this was about a couple who’d been married already 10 years. And it was good. Sad that their jobs kept them from one another, but he love was obvious and thick between them. Then K.D. Wood gutted me. ACK! For reals?!?! The crap man! I thought this was supposed to be a warm and cozy read, even if it was about a freaky-deaky hotel in New Orleans. I’d still recommend it, just know that you’re face will spring a leak.

Wishes by C.C. Ravanera was also a new one for me. I’d only ever read anything by Elise Faber. I thought, cool, a Jinn story. And though I was afraid of the hook, I was had. All I could think was DAFUQ MAN! Does each story get worse??? Not bad as in it’s terrible, bad as in, I’m bawling my eyes out and I hate crying. And no one warned me of this ish too! I would recommend it, but REALLY only if you really want your face to burn and leak, and strange noises to erupt from your pie-hole.

The Things We Leave Behind by Kelly Martin had me leery, considering the last two stories that I’d read. I didn’t know how much more leaking my face could do without spontaneously combusting all over the place. I’m happy to report that it didn’t cause any leakages. I actually felt that resolution was good in this story. And I’d picked up on the truth of the matter right after the salt incident. What I didn’t figure out was the Sarah lady. That wasn’t something I expected, though in hindsight I should have. This story was good. I really enjoyed it.

Floriza is a Dalshie or something else equally evil. Just sayin. This book felt more like it belonged in Halloween than Christmas, which is both good and bad. I can’t say that I am complaining about it, though my eyes look like two burnt bottomed biscuits. But I’ll live. The stories are well-crafted and well told. And I’d recommend this book as a whole for anyone who doesn’t mind springing leaks.

[Morgan Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

***this review focuses on Fire and Ice by Elise Faber***

Once again Elise Faber knocks it out of the park! Fire and Ice finally tells us the story of Stephanie and Dom, characters from the Phoenix/LexTal stories that Elise so beautifully told.

I love reading about characters that share a past. It's troubled and complicated. Strained at best. They've both built up a heavy guard around their hearts. But it's that struggle that I love seeing two characters, who are meant to be together, work through for a chance at anything and everything- happiness, peace, and love.

But their journey is not an easy one. Finding twists and turns wherever they look, the two must not only try to mend what was, but survive at everything life throws at them in the process.

I love reading Elise's stories and I can't wait to see what's next for her characters! This collection is definitely a must read!

Now I'm off to read the rest of the stories by some amazing authors :)

***arc received in exchange for an honest review***

[Shawna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Frost: A Rendezvous Collection is a collaboration of stories that will leave you wanting more.
When reading this book you will get sucked into the world of the Forgotten and Dalshie with Fire And Ice by Elise Faber. You will be sucked into the world of undying love, ghosts and haunted hotels in Rendezvous in Room 311 by K.D. Wood. In Wishes by C.C. Ravanera you will meet the Jinn, Ambroise and the woman who stole his heart. Last but not least is the tale of lovers separated by death whose reunion brings them both closure in the novella The Things We Leave Behind by Kelly Martin.

[Brandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I give it 4.5 stars
I enjoyed this collection of stories. I'm a New Orleans girl so I felt it did the city justice. I adored the 1st story it was intriguing and I honestly wanted more of this group!! Story 2 didn't pull me in like the others but was still good. I've recently discovered CC Raveneras book and I was happy to see a story by her. I loved the love story of it and it was sweet. The fourth story was mind blowing. Like I wasn't expecting that twist. I would highly recommend this anthology to anyone who loves paranormal stories. They are all interwoven so read them in order!!

[Mandy Sawyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved loved loved this one. I like how we can sample different authors all in one book. My favourite was definitely Elise Faber. I already love the LexTal world that Elise has introduced to me and this has helped me understand that world a bit better. Five great stars.
Well done to the authors involved.

[Emma Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've only read Elise Faber's Fire and Ice contribution to this anthology so far but I will get to the rest.

I LOVED Dom and Steph's story. I especially loved her attitude and personality because it reminded me a lot of me. Wonderful job Elise!

[Alma Lovett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read. Read in two days

Absolutely great! I loved it. It was a ‘Feast’ for my mind. You could picture every story in my head and I was not disappointed! Keep giving us these tantalizing tales Girls!!

[Gretchen Olsson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great authors all in one book! Love how they are all different but all amazing! Really fun to read and as usual, thank you Elise Faber, hard to put down!!!