Winter Solstice

Daughter of Winter

by Corina Douglas

TWO FATED MATES.
A FORBIDDEN ROMANCE.
AND THE THREAT OF DISCOVERY.

Romance and intrigue collide in this special Celtic Christmas complement to the Daughter of Winter series.

Since meeting his fated mate, Tritus has one goal: make Cal happy. And what better chance to further that cause than by celebrating the upcoming Winter Solstice?

Determined, Tritus sets about planning for the occasion. But he unearths more than what he bargained for when he finds a young girl in the village has been beaten.

With the help of his Winter Goddess, he sets out to uncover who is at fault. However, what they find is more heinous and shocking than either of them could have imagined.

Fans of Sarah J. Maas, Karen Marie Moning, and Jennifer Armentrout will not be disappointed in this award-winning, epic romantic fantasy series. With intriguing characters, a wealth of high stakes, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after, you’ll be burning the midnight oil!


*** This story can be read as a complete standalone, but current readers of the series will gain greater understanding and enjoyment by delving further into Cailleach and Tritus’s relationship and learning how the first daughter of winter came to be.

*** Disclaimer: For mature audiences 18+

*** Trigger warnings: Sexual content and child trafficking

Genres: Romantasy, Romance, Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Fae, Holiday

146 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 31, 2022

About the author

Corina Douglas lives in New Zealand with her husband and four kids. If she's not running her indie editing business, Burning Legacies Publishing, she can be found exploring the forest, doing that stretchy yoga thing, or with her nose in a good book.

She writes dark fantasy romance stories based on Celtic mythology, with a special focus on Scottish, Irish, and Welsh folklore. Her stories are full of emotional punch, fast-paced action, and morally grey heroes.

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Reviews

[Chi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Corina has done it again! She has a gift in transporting you into the world of Celtic fantasy. A world with magic, power, romance and deep, intriguing relationships. Every character has so much depth and personality, you can't help but love the heroes and loath the villains. Winter Solstice takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride from love to disgust to sympathy to victory and everything in between. If you haven't already started the Daughter of Winter series, this will be a great indication if it'll be your cup of tea, if you have started this is another great read that provides more back story - either way it's a highly recommend!

[Cali Ravenwing · Rating 5 out of 5]

recieved an ARC copy of this book and are leaving a voluntary review." Winter solstice is an amazing book by Corina Douglass. I can picture each character in my mind. Romance, Celtic mythology, traditions. You learn new things about holiday traditions! I highly recommend this book.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

a fun escape into Celtic fantasy

Full of romance and intrigue. An interesting backstory and fun read. I’m a sucker for a good fated mates story. I really enjoyed this one.

[Carolyn Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good side story to the main one, this let us know a little more about Tritus and Cal

[Kristi Shimada · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful!

Winter Solstice is a beautifully written fantasy romance novel. When the book ended, I wanted more. The synergy between Tritus and Cal is undeniable. A definite page-turner, filled with love, romance, adventure and intrigue!

[Adrian Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being Irish, I enjoy author Douglas's stirring tales focused on Celtic myth and legend. This latest book is a complement to her wonderful Daughter of Winter series.

The story features Cailleach, Celtic goddess of winter, and her quasi-human lover, Tritus. Not for nothing is this book billed as a steamy fantasy romance for adults. Douglas writes in evocative detail about the powerful physical and emotional bond linking these star-crossed lovers.

Tritus wants to celebrate the winter solstice. He hopes to entice Cailleach to join him at a nearby village for the festivities. But the settlement holds a darker secret that Tritus can't ignore.

I enjoyed this well-written companion novella. I'm sure it will appeal to anyone who enjoys spicy fantasy romance, especially set in the legendary past where myth and reality are hard to tell apart. Nicely done, author!

[Jacki van de Schoor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been looking forward to reading Winter Solstice for months and it did not disappoint.

Compelling storytelling, strong yet vulnerable characters and gorgeous descriptive writing that makes the scenes come alive, almost as if you are actually there, feeling the winter breeze upon your face.

The love between Cal and Tritus is all consuming and beautifully told.

Thanks Corina for another wonderful story.
Now I just have to wait patiently for Winter's Reign. 😆

[Dorcia Beland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a sucker for a good romance. This story has all the feels of a romance plus the intrigue of romantic suspense. A twofer as far as I'm concerned. And there's a daring rescue. A wonderful complement to the DoW series. To get the whole story and additional back story read the Daughter of Winter series and all the complements to DoW. You won't be disappointed. Ms. Douglas is an accomplished Celtic mythology and fantasy romance writer.

[Tami Panos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Celtic Mythology at its best

Prior to reading the Daughter of Winter series, I was not familiar with Celtic Mythology. I had read Greek mythology and some Norse mythology, but my education was lacking in this genre. I am so very grateful that Corina has brought these beautiful stories into my life. Callialeach is not only a Goddess, but she is made real as a person through Corona’s writing. What an amazing story.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading about the Celtic origins of our Christmas traditions all wrapped up in a sweet (with some steam/spice) romance. The love between Tritus and Call is evident on the page. They uncover a dark side of the town they visit (child trafficking) that still plagues the globe today. This is a well-written prequel to the dark fantasy romance series that I couldn't put down. Highly recommend Douglas to any lovers of Celtic mythology and dark steamy romances.

[Rossana Corniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

star-crossed secrets

The love Tritus has for Cal is endearing and passionate. Was swept away into the secrets and the empathy they had for what was going on. Highly recommend

[Caffeinated.Booktrovert.Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book and getting to see more of Tritus and Cailleach's relationship! and during the winter solstice too, here in Canada there is snow, so it was a perfect read curled up on the chair by the fire. 😊

The way Tritus loves Cailleach is so touching! And seeing Cailleach change and grow under his love and care, I love reading about her.

This book was truly a warm and cozy read, one I'm glad to have read!

[Winter Frost · Rating 5 out of 5]

And she's not wrong to say that Talorgan is dangerous. I mean, that guy is the reason why you're dead.

I love how in this short story, we're able to see how beautiful their story is. The fact that they found solace in each other's arms makes me happy. They both deserved better.

[Rian Hanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sucker for romance

I'm a sucker for romance. Felt the emotions Tritus has for Cal throughout the book, and didn't want it to end!

[Gianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute!!