Everwinter Series by Isla Elrick

Under the midwinter stars, love's truest gifts are revealed. EPIPHRON. The Everwinter is gone, but still I find myself haunted by a restless longing. When my wife Magdelne reveals her state-of-the-art arcane telescope, her joy kindles a new purpose in me. Determined to gift her something equally wondrous for the Midwinter holidays, I embark on a perilous quest to the lair of a being known as The Collector... moreUnder the midwinter stars, love's truest gifts are revealed. EPIPHRON. The Everwinter is gone, but still I find myself haunted by a restless longing. When my wife Magdelne reveals her state-of-the-art arcane telescope, her joy kindles a new purpose in me. Determined to gift her something equally wondrous for the Midwinter holidays, I embark on a perilous quest to the lair of a being known as The Collector. It is a journey fraught with dangerous choices, where each step brings me closer to an irreversible sacrifice that could either deepen our bond or shatter it forever. ANDRICK. Midwinter is upon us, and with it, a chance to reveal my hidden affection for the clever inventor Hloti. Amidst the festive celebration, I yearn to bridge the gap between us with the warmth of Yuletide traditions. But as I navigate mistletoe mishaps and my own tangled emotions, the risk of courting such a discerning woman looms large. My endeavor to win her heart is a gamble of love and truth, where the price of a misstep could cost me everything. Ready for The Everwinter Series to be wrapped up with a nice bow? GIFT OF THE MAGI is a cozy, Yuletide romance novella set four years after the close of Dragon's Chosen, inspired by the classic "Gift of the Magi" Christmas tale. In this relatively low-stakes holiday story, expect songs, feasts, fluff, and (of course) spice. Trigger warnings can be found on my website. less

Magdelne’s had enough fun—now it’s Jaiden’s turn. Right, so picture this: You've got your best mate gallivanting around with a dragon, saving the world, meanwhile you’re sitting there like a lemon in some warlock’s musty castle. We’ve been a team for ages, but I’m realizing there may be more to life than waiting for Mag to finish her epic quest. Enter Orsesdem, a dragon with a gaze that literally smolders and a body that’d make any knight hang up his tabard in shame... moreMagdelne’s had enough fun—now it’s Jaiden’s turn. Right, so picture this: You've got your best mate gallivanting around with a dragon, saving the world, meanwhile you’re sitting there like a lemon in some warlock’s musty castle. We’ve been a team for ages, but I’m realizing there may be more to life than waiting for Mag to finish her epic quest. Enter Orsesdem, a dragon with a gaze that literally smolders and a body that’d make any knight hang up his tabard in shame. I must admit I’m smitten, but the road to love is about as smooth as a troll’s backside. His adolescent daughter doesn’t approve of humans, and my heart's as guarded as a king’s vault. But perhaps there’s something in the air, because I can’t ignore the spark between us. When I agree to accompany Orses on a mission to Vivicar’s mountain—standard dragon errand, mind—things get a bit “hot,” and not just between us. Suffice to say that when it comes to love and dark caverns, you’ve got to seize the day before the roof collapses on you. So, will Orses set my heart ablaze? Or will my fears bury what could have been under a mountain of what-ifs? "Ring of Fire" is an Everwinter Series novella following fan-favorite character Jaiden. Expect more hilarity from beloved side characters, thrilling escapades, backstory-delving, and an M/M romance that feels like dancing too close to the flames. In the reading order, it takes place in the middle of the third book, Dragon’s Chosen. less

Mage and dragon—their worlds were never meant to collide. Now, his world would be empty without her. I’m at my limit. After my ordeal under the mountain, my magic is hanging by a thread, but I can’t rest—not when the fate of Norðurey rests on my shoulders. My companions and I must rebuild Durinn’s Box, the key to ending the cursed Everwinter and returning Epiphron to his kin. Knowing he’ll soon leave me breaks my heart, but it’s the price we must pay. But my journey takes an unexpected detour... moreMage and dragon—their worlds were never meant to collide. Now, his world would be empty without her. I’m at my limit. After my ordeal under the mountain, my magic is hanging by a thread, but I can’t rest—not when the fate of Norðurey rests on my shoulders. My companions and I must rebuild Durinn’s Box, the key to ending the cursed Everwinter and returning Epiphron to his kin. Knowing he’ll soon leave me breaks my heart, but it’s the price we must pay. But my journey takes an unexpected detour. Questions about my stolen magic lead me back to what remains of my family. Who am I? Whence did I come? And are the dreams that plague me clues to my past or warnings of the future? Then, as Epiphron and I prepare to breach the Everwinter, betrayal strikes from somewhere I least expect. Suddenly, our solution is far more complicated than Durinn’s Box. And far more deadly. Can I heal this land—and my fraying soul? Or is everything I love destined to be buried under eternal ice? Dragon’s Chosen is the climactic finale of the Everwinter Series, a trilogy steeped in Icelandic mythology and the majesty of dragons. Expect a slow-burn romance imbued with angst and dark allure, drawing inspiration from Beauty and the Beast, Phantom of the Opera, and Gothic romance. The steaminess increases as the series progresses. less