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Frozen Flowers Fallen
by Sarah Westill
Series: Bella and the Beastmaster #1
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Published by ISL Media on December 6, 2022
Setting: Sziveria
Genres: Dystopian Romantic Suspense Mystery
Pages: 162
Format: Kindle, Paperback
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Also in this series: Perfect Melody Silenced, Dreams Never Seen, Fiery Nights Tempted
In a country obsessed with genetically inherited gifts, Bella Fenwick is no one special. At least that’s what she’s been led to believe. Then a handsome Ruthenian walks into her life, a wolf at his side. He won’t let Bella hide behind her desk and discredit the evidence she’s discovered that could lead to a murderer.
Sent by his high marshal to investigate the death of an official’s daughter, Beast Master Markus Ralston and his wolf, Lunah, don’t let something as trivial as politics get in the way of learning the truth. Markus knows Bella can help, even if she doesn’t want to believe him, and he insists on her assistance in the case. Much to Lunah’s dismay, Markus soon realizes more than the Sziverian woman’s unique talent may have drawn them together as whisperings of mate slide across his nerves anytime they touch…
Following the clues no one else has bothered to look for, they quickly realize they’re on a race against time before the frozen nights thaw and the serial killer disappears…
Frozen Flowers Fallen by Sarah Westill is a fantastic short story that left me wanting more.
Will Bella and Markus find the serial killer before he strikes again?
Bella
Bella is a clerk with the local police department. She is called gen-common, meaning she doesn’t have a “power” that the government recognizes. Bella’s mother is a matchmaker, and the actions of her deceased father have caused them to lose their home and standing in society. You can tell that Bella is knowledgeable, but she tries to hide it so as not to draw unwanted attention to herself.
I was immediately drawn to Bella. As soon as she met Markus, I was rooting for them. They make a good team. Hopefully, Bella working with Markus won’t cause her problems at work as I know she and her mother need the money she makes.
Markus, the Beast Master, and Lunah
Markus is in Sziveria to find out who killed the daughter of a Ruthenian Provincial Marshall. He is to work with the Sziverian investigators to find the culprit and bring him to justice. However, they don’t want to work with him or give him any respect. Markus is no fool and is not falling for their hastily put together evidence against someone he believes doesn’t fit. I like that he doesn’t back down and isn’t prejudiced like the society in Sziveria.
Lunah is fabulous. She has this connection to Markus that is remarkably strong. The link also makes her endeared to Bella too. Lunah isn’t as scary as other people see her, but I would not want to be on the other side of her attitude. That is for sure.
Five Stars
Ms. Westill has created the most fantastic world. I adore spending time in it with the characters that she has brought to life. There is a simplicity but with this added darkness that makes their lives so different from ours and yet the same. My rating for Frozen Flowers Fallen by Sarah Westill is five stars, and I highly recommend this novella along with the rest of the Gen-Heirs world series.
Bella and the Beast Master Series
The Guardians of Sziveria Series
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Frozen Flowers Fallen by Sarah Westill.
Until the next time,
About Sarah Westill
Hello! Allow me to introduce myself to the universe, I am Sarah Westill. Christian, wife, mother, author, novice artist, professional photographer, graphic designer (this is actually my ‘real’ job), and teacher!
I homeschool our youngest for a few more months as he transitions from 6th to 7th grade, then I’m sending him to private school for actual 7th grade.
I also dabble in art. I love watercolors and have been tinkering with acrylic for a medium. I discovered I have a minor obsession with Golden paints, and have been investing in the primary colors that are in the same family (warm and cool) to make my own beautiful colors.
I absolutely LOVE to teach littles art. 2nd grade is my favorite. In addition to wanting to please, they actually still listen to instruction at this age and are so proud of themselves when they complete any portion. They aren’t hard on themselves yet, they don’t self-criticize. We can learn a lot from a 2nd grader. They also respond very well to praise and positive reinforcement.
On top of my writing, and my art dabblings, I’m also a semi-professional photographer. I say semi-pro because I haven’t had any official training, aside from working with actual pro-photographers, who helped me learn the ins and outs of exposure, composition, posing and depth of field. I absolutely adore portrait photography. Being able to capture a very human story, a moment in time for a new mother, a new marriage, is such an amazing opportunity and honor.
My job that helps pay for my path to self-publishing is a graphic designer. I’m a cover artist. Long story, but I work under the name Elaina Lee. A lot of people know Elaina the cover artist. I’m proud of that, and really blessed to have worked with hundreds of authors over the span of an entire decade.
I am excited to be starting this journey. To introduce to you my world, my Guardians, and the stories the characters have urged me to write. I hope you enjoy reading them over the coming years as much as I have enjoyed writing them.
Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- Jenz 2023 ABC Soup Authors RC
- Jenz 2023 Goodreads RC
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