The Frost that Burns
A Novella
by Carliann Jean
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Pub Date 10 Feb 2026 | Archive Date 26 Feb 2026
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Description
Misery might be able to dance with love after all.
Finding a soulmate at the Starlit Festival is a dream for most souls. But for Keres, a lethal ruby vampire chained to the demands of a ruthless queen, a week of starry skies and fated love is simply another broken dream. Not all clipped wings can heal in the darkness of the Underworld.
But when her best friend arranges a week off from serving their cruel queen, Keres is content to enjoy feasting on decadent sweets and blood wine while dancing under the stars.
Until she finds her demons.
As the general of Wrath’s army, Ares has spent centuries hiding behind charming smiles and brutality. But when a mission to poison the queen’s prized weapon is thwarted, Ares finds he may be willing to remove his careful mask if it means having more of her.
Tristan, the grumpy royal adviser, knows love isn’t destined for damaged souls like him. Preferring to keep his scowling face buried in his books, Tristan is hesitant to let Ares drag him to the Starlit Festival. Rattled by a shared history of trauma and tragedy, the demons had given up on finding their soulmates.
Until they find their vampire.
As Keres and her demons embrace vulnerability and surrender to their carnal desires under the glittering stars of the festival, Keres begins to hope for an impossible future. With freedom and healing on the line, Keres, Ares, and Tristan must find the courage to love one another, and more importantly, themselves.
The Frost That Burns is an adult dark fantasy romance, where sinful desires and love can heal the darkest of trauma.
Mental Health Warning
Special Note: It’s important to me on a deeply personal level to share the darker mental health themes and trauma that my characters endure and grow through. Some of you will read these trigger warnings and be absolutely okay continuing through the story. Others might believe they’ll be okay, yet a scene will trigger an emotion or memory within them.
As a therapist, I can’t emphasize this enough: If you become triggered or upset, please seek the appropriate support. Whether it’s a typical self-care plan or talking with a therapist or needing crisis support, please take care of your mental health.
For those needing suicide and crisis support in the United States: You can call 988 or go to www.988lifeline.org/chat. There are also local and international hotlines, depending on where you live.
Trigger Warnings:
- Dark Themes
- Mental Health Disorders
- Impact of Trauma
- Explicit Language
- Suggestive Language
- Violence
- Gore
- Manipulation
- Sexual Assault
- Mentions of Emotional and Physical Abuse
- Torture
- Forced Contracts and Slavery
- Murder and Death
- Forced Torture of a Pet
- Scenes of a Sexual Nature
- BDSM
- Choking
- Restraints
- Spanking
- Other Heavy Themes
Discretion is advised.
This novella is available for preorder. Ebook preorders are only $0.99, and physical preorders are available on the author's website for $15. Preordering will increase visibility and help build excitement for release day. Follow the links at the bottom of the page to get yours today!
Advance Praise
"I dove into this book expecting the best, and I was given exactly that. I couldn’t put it down, had to force myself to stop reading so I could sleep. The banter kicks off almost immediately and it’s perfect. The disability representation in this book is amazing and it makes me so happy to see it." - Angela F, Goodreads Reviewer
"There was so much mental health and disability representation — which are reoccurring themes in @carliannjean books, and she always does it so beautifully." - Kall.isreading, Goodreads Reviewer
"Perfect for fans of Katee Robert's books! Definitely a book you're going to want to read in one sitting!" - R.J., Goodreads Reviewer
"Vampires, Demons and Shifters oh my. Fangs, horns, claws and wings don’t mind if I do. Fated mates, why choose and court intrigue! Did I mention the spice? It has all kinds of spice while still having a fantastic plot." - Kimberly C., Goodreads Reviewer
"Carliann writes characters in a way that makes them so incredibly relatable. Their pain, their fears, their joys. I am blown away." - Narrator.sarab, Goodreads Reviewer
"I devoured this book in less than 12 hours it gripped from the very first page, the banter, the pining, the fighting and the spice!!" - TheBoozyBookDragon, Goodreads Reviewer
Marketing Plan
This novella is for those who love dark romantasy, sweet and spicy romance with gothic underworld tones, and disability representation.
My goal is to get at least 100 posted reviews on release day. There are currently social media campaigns happening, and ARC readers who post a review, no matter what it says or if it's positive or negative, will be entered into ARC giveaways. These will include signed paperbacks, goodies, and book boxes. This novella is available for preorder. Ebook preorders are only $0.99, and physical preorders are available on the author's website for $15. Preordering will increase visibility and help build excitement for release day. Indie bookshops are also carrying The Frost that Burns with preorder incentives and include the following places: Tales and Tomes, A Novel Romance, The Crafty Bookstore, The Enchanted Raven Bookshop, and With Love, Meena: Books and Boutique.
All booksellers and librarians will receive approvals.
Author Info:
Carliann Jean writes fantasy, dystopia, and romance that weaves together dark themes and mental health representation. She loves to push the limits of a genre and lets her characters lead the way. By day, she works as a psychotherapist while inhaling snacks and coffee. By night, she’s either dancing under the moon or making a new soup while she sings to her feisty pets.
She loves to build connections with readers and authors, and if you’re excited to talk about raccoons, questionable documentaries, or books that wreck you, then she’s likely going to be your friend.
Follow her on social media for updates about her books and possibly unhinged posts:
- instagram.com/carliannjean
- tiktok.com/@carliannjean
- threads.net/carliannjean
She can also be contacted through her website, which has signed copies of her books and other goodies:
- www.authorcarliannjean.com
If you’re interested in reading more of her books and/or leaving reviews, which helps indie authors immensely, take a look at the following links:
- www.amazon.com/author/carliannjean
- goodreads.com/carliann_jean
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9017526868731 |
| PRICE | US$0.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 226 |
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