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Embracing Winter (Lords of Discord Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Jocelynn Drake (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,289 ratings
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Winter Varik believes in only one thing—protecting his family.

Even from himself.

For nearly 200 years, he’s kept a dangerous secret from his brothers.

But Winter might have found his salvation in the form of a sexy witch named Fox.

Too bad this same witch was named in a prophecy foretelling the destruction of the Variks.

In a race to uncover the truth behind the prophecy and take down a vampire determined to kill all the Variks, Winter may have to choose between finally having his heart’s desire and the family he loves.

Embracing Winter is the fourth book in the Lords of Discord paranormal romance series. This book contains vampires, werewolves, witches, nosy brothers, music, lots of rope, sass, hope, dirty talk, redemption, and a love that will never end. And did I mention rope? Lots of rope.

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guitar head, text says: Winter has struggled under the weight of his secret.
guitar neck, text says: hiding from even his brothers.
guitar neck, text says: But this witch could save his soul. Or destroy his family.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08CPF2P7H
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (August 28, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 28, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4309 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 428 pages
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Jocelynn Drake

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New York Times Bestselling author Jocelynn Drake loves a good story, whether she is reading it or writing one of her own. Over the years, her stories have allowed her to explore space, talk to dragons, dodge bullets with assassins, hang with vampires, and fall in love again and again.

This former Kentucky girl has moved up, down, and across the U.S. with her husband. Recently, they’ve settled near the Rockies.

When she is not hammering away at her keyboard or curled up with a book, she can be found walking her dog Ace, or playing video games. She loves Bruce Wayne, Ezio Auditore, travel, tattoos, explosions, and fast cars.

She is the author of the urban fantasy series: The Dark Days series and the Asylum Tales. She has recently completed a gay romantic suspense series called The Exit Strategy about two assassins falling in love and trying to create a life together, as well as a MM paranormal romance series featuring a family of vampires.

She has co-authored with Rinda Elliot the following series: Unbreakable Bonds, Ward Security, Pineapple Grove, and the Weavers Circle. She has also co-authored with AJ Sherwood the Scales 'N Spells dragon series. She can be found at JocelynnDrake.com.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Assassin, not Boogeyman
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Assassin, not Boogeyman
Winter Varik is a killer. A mass murder in fact. The executioner of the powerful Varik Clan is not a mythical monster used to frighten children. The misuse of the term "Boogeyman" got on my last nerve in this otherwise excellent novel.I was not impressed with the almost powerless twink witch to play "sunshine" to Winter's "grumpy" darkness. Drake worked too hard to compensate later in the story, but I'm quite confident a stronger foil could have been chosen in the first place.The grand battle at the end of the book was worth the price of admission. It was cinematic in scope and filled with magical creatures facing off against a truly existential threat. Yum!
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Danielle Pernell
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my heart it's perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
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Again, not proper review. You'll need to read the series in order for this fangirl babble to make any sense but if you've come this far and you're not in love with the series, I most certainly can't help you. Also, why are you still reading? Why do people do that?

Anyways...

Oh my heart! One thing I have yet to praise this book about is the fact that Juliana has never been tossed to the side. The loss of her is palpable and all the characters are going through it in their own ways. She's virtually non-existent in the previous two books, she's still a major minor character. Here even more so because she's kind of the one who saves the day. Winter's seen with her got me. I'm not one to cry books but of a scene were to bring me to tears this would be it. Talk about a hurt comfort scene. I didn't see it coming even though I really should have. Especially after winter's gift was revealed.

Another thing I haven't praised this book for is a fact that there are steaks and consequences. Like, yeah Fox survives but not unscaved. He still gets roughed up and injured and almost dies at one point. That's happened in the other books too for the brothers' love interest, I just keep forgetting to mention it. I have a pet peeve when books have intense action sequences but no one gets hurt like we're on the side of fast and the furious. If you want me to believe in the stakes, let someone get hurt. This serious delivers.

Of course the smut gets an a+. Of course the relationship was beautiful with great chemistry. Especially love how Winter is this gruff mysterious Boogeyman of the vampire world but turns into marshmallow fluff when it comes to Fox. The juxtaposition was really cute and I loved it.

I also keep forgetting to praise this book on the fact that this is a family that acts like a family. Yes, they bicker and get under each other's skin but when Winter reveals his gift they're all genuinely (and justifiably) upset that he didn't trust them or give them a chance to be there for him. This is just such a good series!

No notes, no complaints. I just need more people to read this series so I'm not screaming into the ether. I mean based on reviews alone I guess a lot of people have read this series so maybe I should calm down.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Top Ten Series for me!! FANTASTIC!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020
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WOW WOW WOW!! Jocelynn Drake knocked it out of the freaking park with Embracing Winter (Lords of Discord/#4/KU)! I’m not gonna lie, this series is an all time TOP TEN for me and I rarely read paranormal!! The Lords of Discord series is an excellently written, clever tale about the tight knit Varik family of vampires and their emotional story about how they came to be and how they coexist in the human world while fighting their own kind to live in peace. Each book focuses on a Varik brother and this tale focuses on the quite mysterious Varik brother, Winter, who we know virtually nothing about except that he has some extraordinary powers. Let me tell you, it is PHENOMENAL! Winter’s back story is emotional and my heart ached for him. The very closed off Winter comes upon the absolutely precious, completely opposite, fiercely protective, snarky witch, Fox, in a rather precarious situation, and the story just takes off from there. I could not put it down. Fox and Winter together are glorious. So many wonderful, tender moments, laugh out loud moments and OMG moments! Their chemistry is off the charts! The feels are incredibly strong in this book and I absolutely loved and devoured every word. I am so so so very sad this series is ending, however, Jocelynn has assured us that there is one more "back" story coming and I am SOOOO EXCITED!! Congratulations Jocelynn on an epic series!
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Winter is Reading
4.0 out of 5 stars 3 ½ to 4 stars.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023
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I loved reading a book with my name as the protagonist, and it’s extra fun that it’s a guy. I love my alter ego Winter, arguably the coolest brother of the bunch.

I think this book could’ve been more angsty or something. Everything went a little too smoothly almost to the point of boredom. The romance was a little too quick. I like book 3 much more.

angst: 1/5
spice: 4/5
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Valerie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic Conclusion!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020
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I must say I enjoyed this series! Embracing Winter was a great conclusion to tie up the series. From the first book, Winters powers are hinted at and draws you in so the fact that he is the last book really brings home the fact that he is the closer. The protector of the family. While all the Variks protect each other no one has sacrificed more than Winter.

I love the dynamic between Winter and Fox. I do wish that Fox had more of an ability to use magic. We get to see that Fox has an untapped magical flow, but we really don’t get to see him use it as much and since this is the end of the story it would have been nice to see him come into his own.

It also would have been nice to see the other Variks such as Julien, Ryder, Gideon and Lola a bit more. These characters are familiar through Rafe and are part of the clan but we don’t get much of an interaction with them. Also, we find out Ethan May be a witch as well. Again, since this book closes out the story arc it would be nice to see what the fledgling can really do.

In all, this story is a great ending to what will likely be a great Dynasty. As always the writing is smooth and descriptive. It gives you the right amount of love, action, and sexy time!
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Many Hat Momma
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2023
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Drake is always thinking up something new and unusual! This series is great! From the first book, the overarching plot has remained steady, solid and grown more complex and intriguing. Each book is a fantastic story in its own right. This story focuses on the least known, least understood Varik- the Angel of Death, the Varik boogeyman. The youngest brother has amazing powers to see, talk to, and slip into the world of the dead. Ghosts are his secret, but in this story, he finds peace through an unlikely pairing with a witch who doesn’t know how to use magic. The characters are super interesting and play off each other well. The bad guys keep getting worse and worse, and in the end Winter finds peace. And a new king reigns. Fantastic story.
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jClark4119
5.0 out of 5 stars needs to be a Netflix or Amazon prime series
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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I’m absolutely in love with all of them. The family dynamic is what makes this series so great! I didn’t expect to cry so much in this book, but I did.
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K.H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Finding peace
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2021
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An absolutely amazing conclusion to this series (and yes, there is another smaller book after, but this is clearly the conclusion to these events). We finally get to meet the most elusive Varik and understand him and his abilities even as the war that is looking on the horizon comes all to close to the family.

Winter has long been the most unknown factor of the Varik family. The youngest but also the most vicious, out there as the family stand assassin. He keeps himself a bit away from the family and as we get to know him it becomes more clear why. Winter has long been the most like their mother, and that is quite the curse amongst the Varik's. To keep his brothers from worrying Winter hid his concerns, then his revelations once he turned, and eventually even his abilities. All of this hiding has kept him a bit separate from his family for so long. All Winter wants is to keep his family safe knowing that once they are happy and safe he can finally get his own reward, peace in death.

Everything is thrown into chaos when a new prophecy comes about that there is a witch that is going to bring down the Varik clan. Winter is sent to investigate and does indeed find a witch, one that is obviously innocent of any knowledge of the Varik's or any desire to harm them. Winter is also startled to.find that the witch, Fox, is an attractive and funny man. Knowing that he can't leave Fox behind Winter rescues him and takes him back to the Varik's, or the question remains of what it will mean for the Varik clan.

Winter and Fox were so much fun together. It is clear that for a very long time Winter hasn't truly been able to have fun. He has fun when he is with River and shows a more carefree side of himself, it with Fox it is different. When Winter is with Fox he truly relaxes and opens himself up. He can be the person that doesn't have to protect his family, the person who enjoys music and games and is the youngest child of a rowdy family. Fox is sassy and impulsive, willing to flirt and have fun with Winter even in face of the threat of danger, first from Winter himself and then from other vampire clans. They each bring something to the relationship and it soon becomes clear that they could be together beyond this madness, if they both survive.

This is the big conclusion of everything that has been brewing since it was first clear that the Council has it out for the Varik clan. No longer can they be hidden and away from vampire events as their clan has grown and their allies has expanded. Not only have the Varik's expanded, they also have met more of.The paranormal community and have a shared need to protect and expand the world they live in. Damon threatens not only their clan but the entire paranormal world and they need to stop him once and for all. It was an explosive conclusion and the clan came out stronger in the other side. Amazing read and I look forward to reading the extra book at the end!
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Liss
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in India on October 27, 2023
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I was so sad to know that Winter had suffered so long. But Fox saved him from his suffering. Im happy for him and all the Varik brothers.

Despite liking the book, i really felt that its a bit overstretched to meet 400 pages. Could have concluded it in 300+ pages like the earlier 3 books
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Bud96
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Ending To The Varik Brother's
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2023
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Now we go onto the mysterious youngest brother, Winter Varik, who has also been something of an enigma in the prior novels, whose powers are never fully explained beyond the fact that he can seemingly appear out of nowhere, and has a habit of scaring the life out of his brothers while doing so.
Winter Varik is known as the assassin of the Varik clan, for good reason, but underneath all that is just a little boy, who is terrified of ending up like his mother, and is constantly holding himself at a bit of a distance from the rest of his family.
Enter into his careful existence is Fox, a red-headed witch with a penchant for snark and calling Winter sexy a lot. Now Fox has had a troubled start to his life, his mum died of cancer, and he finds it difficult to manifest his magic.
Winter and Fox have a wonderful dynamic, with each bouncing off the other, even though Winter is very careful to keep his walls up; whereas Fox is determined to tear those walls down and get to the soft-hearted Winter underneath.
I won't tell you what Winter's gift is, as it's a great surprise and very cool, and the ending is a very sweet one that incorporates all the brothers and their happy endings.
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Anni
5.0 out of 5 stars Eine tolle Serie :)
Reviewed in Germany on January 21, 2022
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Sehr empfehlenswerte Reihe! Ich fand alle vier Bücher super. Jedes Paar hat seine eigene tolle Geschichte und wenn alle zusammen kommen ist die Familiendynamik einfach witzig und herzlich.
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Kristi Stanley
5.0 out of 5 stars Better and Better
Reviewed in Australia on January 30, 2024
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Every one of this series I’ve read is better than the one before. Seeing I loved the first one and this was the fourth that’s really saying something. If you want romance with a strong story line and great characters then this is the series for you too. I highly recommend it. Only Aiden’s story and the book of short stories to go for me to complete it. Now that’s sad.
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