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Stories of Frost and Fire #0.5
Zero Hour
Boy Problems: check. Family problems: check. Burning things to the ground problems: double-check.
Wynonna Riggs, daughter of Gloriana the Queen of the Winter Fairies, searches for her place in her mother's kingdom. The problem-she is convinced that her purpose is outside the protective wards of Shady Grove. No one in her family seems to understand. Her "boyfriend" just wants to be her mate. The only two people who seem to get it is the local Vampirate and the Bad Boy she shouldn't be around.
Stories of Frost and Fire starts with an introduction to how Winnie sees the world and finding her place in it. Zero Hour is the prequel to the series.
60 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 5, 2019
74 people are currently reading
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Kimbra Swain
74 books332 followersFrom early in life Kimbra Swain was indoctrinated in the ways of geekdom. Raised on Star Wars, Tolkien, Superheroes and Voltron, she found herself immersed in a world of imagination. She started writing in high school, and completed her English degree from the University of Alabama in 2003.
Her writing is influenced by a gamut of authors including Jane Austen, J.R.R. Tolkien, L.M. Montgomery, Timothy Zahn, Kathy Reichs, Kevin Hearne and Jim Butcher.
Born and raised in Alabama, Kimbra still lives there with her husband and 5 year old daughter. When she isn't reading or writing, she plays PC games, makes jewelry and builds cars.
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Her writing is influenced by a gamut of authors including Jane Austen, J.R.R. Tolkien, L.M. Montgomery, Timothy Zahn, Kathy Reichs, Kevin Hearne and Jim Butcher.
Born and raised in Alabama, Kimbra still lives there with her husband and 5 year old daughter. When she isn't reading or writing, she plays PC games, makes jewelry and builds cars.
Please visit my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Also if you sign up for the newsletter at my website to receive a FREE book: www.kimbraswain.com
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October 14, 2019
Read the prequel to Winnie's series in my Facebook Group: Kimbra Swain's Magic and Mason Jars.
December 26, 2019
So, I decided to read this book because I am of course a fan of the Trailerverse series and part of the facebook group but I have never been a huge Wynona fan. Yeah she's the phoenix, yeah she has winter powers but nothing about her really ever appealed to me - sorry!
Then all the fairy kids grew up in a blink of an eye so there wasn't enough time to develop her character, because we have only ever seen her as a child and spoiled. Now she's an adult, so honestly we don't know about Wynona as an adult.
The book was super short, more like a novella. What made the book good is that it gave you more background info on all the other characters and what's going on in town, so that's how it drew you in. There were some grammatical errors but it's not a 5 star. The die hard fans will always give it a 5 star, but it was just okay.
If you have read the rest of the series and want more, then go ahead and read it but if you're fine with how the trailerverse ended then you don't really need to.
Then all the fairy kids grew up in a blink of an eye so there wasn't enough time to develop her character, because we have only ever seen her as a child and spoiled. Now she's an adult, so honestly we don't know about Wynona as an adult.
The book was super short, more like a novella. What made the book good is that it gave you more background info on all the other characters and what's going on in town, so that's how it drew you in. There were some grammatical errors but it's not a 5 star. The die hard fans will always give it a 5 star, but it was just okay.
If you have read the rest of the series and want more, then go ahead and read it but if you're fine with how the trailerverse ended then you don't really need to.
November 7, 2019
Wynonna Riggs is getting her own story and WOW!
Zero Hour is a great prequel to get Winnie's story started. Winnie is growing up faster than you can blink, almost literally. She's trying to find her place in the world which is difficult considering she's one of a kind. She was a plain old human,, now she's a winter fairy and the only living Phoenix. If you haven't read Fairy Tales of a Trailer Park Queen ( you should lol) Kimbra gives a tour of sorts through Shady Grove and it's cast of characters. Zero Hour is wonderful, Kimbra is a kick butt writer and I absolutely can not wait to see what's in store for Winnie!
Zero Hour is a great prequel to get Winnie's story started. Winnie is growing up faster than you can blink, almost literally. She's trying to find her place in the world which is difficult considering she's one of a kind. She was a plain old human,, now she's a winter fairy and the only living Phoenix. If you haven't read Fairy Tales of a Trailer Park Queen ( you should lol) Kimbra gives a tour of sorts through Shady Grove and it's cast of characters. Zero Hour is wonderful, Kimbra is a kick butt writer and I absolutely can not wait to see what's in store for Winnie!
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November 7, 2019Perfect start to Winnie's story.
Kimbra transitions her readers from the trailer park books and Shady Grove with this novella. Winnie is becoming an Adult and turning into her own person and going to her own town, She's stepping out from her mother's shadow. It is makes her both excited and nervous. Normal for any kid trying to become an adult. Can't wait to see all the other kids helping her and finding themselves too. I can't wait for the rest of this series. This has just wet my appetite for more.
Kimbra transitions her readers from the trailer park books and Shady Grove with this novella. Winnie is becoming an Adult and turning into her own person and going to her own town, She's stepping out from her mother's shadow. It is makes her both excited and nervous. Normal for any kid trying to become an adult. Can't wait to see all the other kids helping her and finding themselves too. I can't wait for the rest of this series. This has just wet my appetite for more.
November 2, 2020
Winnie is a spitfire. Zero hour is her beginning for a new life.
Winnie wants and needs more. Mark is her friend, but he wants her as a mate. Kyrie is HOT and willing to just be there. She wants to find out what she is made of. What kind of person is she without being in her parents shadow. This book tells of her struggles getting ready to leave Shady Grove and The Veil for the outside world. Out there she won't have the protection she has always had.
Winnie wants and needs more. Mark is her friend, but he wants her as a mate. Kyrie is HOT and willing to just be there. She wants to find out what she is made of. What kind of person is she without being in her parents shadow. This book tells of her struggles getting ready to leave Shady Grove and The Veil for the outside world. Out there she won't have the protection she has always had.
November 10, 2019
Exciting and tantalizing glimpse of Winnie and her powers
Zero Hour is an amazing introduction into Winnie and her powers. She's conflicted and wants to blaze her way in this world. She's strong, courageous and loving, a perfect meld of Grace and Dylan. I can't wait to see her story unfold. This story offers you an tantalizing glimpse of the powerhouse she will become.
Zero Hour is an amazing introduction into Winnie and her powers. She's conflicted and wants to blaze her way in this world. She's strong, courageous and loving, a perfect meld of Grace and Dylan. I can't wait to see her story unfold. This story offers you an tantalizing glimpse of the powerhouse she will become.
November 30, 2019
Little Winnie is all grown up
I am ever so happy for this series to continue on through the children. While I won't give away the books ending I have to say I am looking forward to her struggles and experiences. Thanks Kimbra for making me again wait for the next one to be released! I wait with baited breath!
I am ever so happy for this series to continue on through the children. While I won't give away the books ending I have to say I am looking forward to her struggles and experiences. Thanks Kimbra for making me again wait for the next one to be released! I wait with baited breath!
December 11, 2019
This 1st book in this new series has me excited
I love this start to Wiynonna's story. I can't wait to be able to read more to find out about her adventures and who she decides to spend her life with. After reading about her in the Trailer Park I feel like I know her as a child and can't wait to see how she does growing up so fast and being an adult now.
I love this start to Wiynonna's story. I can't wait to be able to read more to find out about her adventures and who she decides to spend her life with. After reading about her in the Trailer Park I feel like I know her as a child and can't wait to see how she does growing up so fast and being an adult now.
June 25, 2021
Phenomenal
What a great continuation of the Fairy Tales of A Trailer Park Queen series. I cant wait to read the next of Winnie's adventures. Reading her as an adult, basically getting to watch her grow up was and is astounding! Thank you Kimbra Swain for yet another beautiful story arc.
What a great continuation of the Fairy Tales of A Trailer Park Queen series. I cant wait to read the next of Winnie's adventures. Reading her as an adult, basically getting to watch her grow up was and is astounding! Thank you Kimbra Swain for yet another beautiful story arc.
November 10, 2019
This will be amazing
What a great way to start Winnie`s story. As sad as I am to see Grace`s stories end it is easily overshadowed by all of the series to come. It'll be so great to see who Winnie becomes!
What a great way to start Winnie`s story. As sad as I am to see Grace`s stories end it is easily overshadowed by all of the series to come. It'll be so great to see who Winnie becomes!
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December 2, 2019Exciting!
What fun! Winnie is all grown and full fledged Phoneix! But like all teens she has a lot of growing yet to do! This is her story, or at least the beginning of it! Wonderful read! Looking forward to more!
What fun! Winnie is all grown and full fledged Phoneix! But like all teens she has a lot of growing yet to do! This is her story, or at least the beginning of it! Wonderful read! Looking forward to more!
April 29, 2020
Thank goodness
The story didn't end with Grace! Love this writer and series! Second generation stories are great, you get the old characters as well as new ones who piqued your interest!
The story didn't end with Grace! Love this writer and series! Second generation stories are great, you get the old characters as well as new ones who piqued your interest!
February 19, 2021
Short but excellent!
This was a very tempting tasty introduction into Winnies life.
Exciting and intriguing i can't what to see where her date takes her.
Brilliantly written as usual.
This was a very tempting tasty introduction into Winnies life.
Exciting and intriguing i can't what to see where her date takes her.
Brilliantly written as usual.
January 24, 2022
Winnie's turn to fly
Great introduction to Winnie as a pseudo teenager and the turbulent flight to come for this young Phoenix. I enjoyed this introduction to the next generation's escapes in the Trailer Park universe.
Great introduction to Winnie as a pseudo teenager and the turbulent flight to come for this young Phoenix. I enjoyed this introduction to the next generation's escapes in the Trailer Park universe.
November 7, 2019
The adventure begins
Can't wait for the adventure to take off. I love that this universe is continuing with the next generation of Shady Grove residents.
Can't wait for the adventure to take off. I love that this universe is continuing with the next generation of Shady Grove residents.
November 10, 2019
Looking forward to more
I have always loved Winnie, so it is no surprise that I want to see where this goes. She is amazing and I am looking forward to this new ride!
I have always loved Winnie, so it is no surprise that I want to see where this goes. She is amazing and I am looking forward to this new ride!
November 10, 2019
Great stories
Started slow but I am hooked now. I am eagerly awaiting the next story. Love all these characters. Waiting is hard.
Started slow but I am hooked now. I am eagerly awaiting the next story. Love all these characters. Waiting is hard.
November 12, 2019
Winnie is coming out the gate
Winnie's debut story is really getting us ready to see how the Little Phoenix survives on her own. Can't wait to see how she does
Winnie's debut story is really getting us ready to see how the Little Phoenix survives on her own. Can't wait to see how she does
November 23, 2019
Oh my
What an awesome continuation of hth e Trailerverse. I am really looking forward to Wynonna's story. The ending was perfect.
What an awesome continuation of hth e Trailerverse. I am really looking forward to Wynonna's story. The ending was perfect.
November 29, 2019
Brilliant introduction
An amazing bridge between Fairy Tales of a Trailer Park Queen and Stories of Frost and Fire. Can't wait to follow Winnie's adventures
An amazing bridge between Fairy Tales of a Trailer Park Queen and Stories of Frost and Fire. Can't wait to follow Winnie's adventures
December 9, 2019
Zero Hour
This is a good start for a new series. So. I'd is grown g up I. So many ways. She will make everyone proud.
This is a good start for a new series. So. I'd is grown g up I. So many ways. She will make everyone proud.
February 14, 2020
Just amazingly hot!!
March 18, 2020
Fast read setting the stage for a new generation of powerful beings who make choices that reflect both their heritage and their future.
March 25, 2020
Winnie's awesome
Winnie is growing up to be an amazing young lady. As southern as her mama. Really like these series. Thanks Kimbra
Winnie is growing up to be an amazing young lady. As southern as her mama. Really like these series. Thanks Kimbra
May 16, 2020
This book is the start of a new series, looks as good as the pre ious series. Looking for more of this series.
July 19, 2021
Character development
On the importance of family diversity and level enmeshment. I have watched Winnie grow up too continue the magic and love.
On the importance of family diversity and level enmeshment. I have watched Winnie grow up too continue the magic and love.
July 2, 2022
Good
Loved this.book. it kept me interested all.the way through. Not alot.of.book do.that any more. Give it a read. Its great
Loved this.book. it kept me interested all.the way through. Not alot.of.book do.that any more. Give it a read. Its great
October 15, 2022
Loved It!
Such a riveting tale. I couldn’t put it down. I got so engrossed in the story that I actually felt like I was apart of the story.
Such a riveting tale. I couldn’t put it down. I got so engrossed in the story that I actually felt like I was apart of the story.
November 7, 2022
How the Phoenix grew up
Winnie is the Phoenix. Her job is to bring justice to all. To do this she must leave her family and friends to help those who are oppressed.
Winnie is the Phoenix. Her job is to bring justice to all. To do this she must leave her family and friends to help those who are oppressed.
December 18, 2023
A very quick read with enough punch to make you want to read more. I really enjoyed this book.
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