Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
A Lick of Frost: A Novel
by Laurell K. Hamilton
About this book
Caught between rival faerie courts and deadly ambition, Meredith Gentry must navigate a web of seduction, danger, and ancient power to survive long enough to claim the throne—in this thrilling Merry Gentry novel.
Meredith Gentry, princess and heir apparent to the faerie throne and a former private investigator in the mortal world, must bear a child to secure her crown, or her ruthless aunt, Queen Andais, will place her sadistic son, Cel, on the throne—and have Meredith killed.
Surrounded by her devoted royal guards and lovers—her Darkness and her Killing Frost—Meredith is protected but not safe. Despite her efforts to conceive, she remains childless, while the queen’s deadly schemes intensify. Seeking refuge from court intrigue, Meredith and her guards retreat to Los Angeles, but distance offers little protection from enemies determined to destroy her.
A new threat arises when King Taranis, the delusional ruler of the Seelie Court, falsely accuses her guards of a heinous crime and pushes mortal authorities to prosecute them. If convicted, they face extradition to faerie and brutal punishment. Meredith knows the charges are a lie—and suspects that Taranis’s true target is her. Having tried to kill her once already, his ambitions now seem somehow even more dangerous.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
January 22, 2026
What a wonderful engaging read. I have read the Anita Blake series and the Merry Gentry series is as good or better. A must read. )
March 13, 2018
Really enjoyed this one. So many different emotions. Great visuals of a faerie world. The descriptions are fantastical. Many sexual encounters. Many OMG moments. This was definitely a roller coaster ride with many twists and turns. The sexual chemistry with Merry and these men will leave you in awe. Faerie is growing, things are coming alive, some are coming into their old powers and the action and suspense will keep you wanting more. Many are still out to kill Merry, too many enemies to keep...
January 18, 2021
*****Spoilers***** As with the other books, there's tons that happen. One of the most noteworthy events is that finally, after so much time and so much intimacy, Merry is pregnant. Multiple fathers for her multiple babies, twins I think is where she landed. There was some metaphysical occurrence when Merry created a new fairie mound or something and Frost was dying. There was the potential for a third child but I think she gave it up to bring Frost back? I wasn't entirely clear on what the heck...
July 31, 2014
OMG! What a great Merry Gentry book! Merry and her men are finally back in LA. But that doesn't stop the threats coming her way now does it? Hell-no. Freaking King is gone mad and wants Merry for his wife, the Queen is gone sadistic on one of the guards because she didn't talk with Merry first about rumors, Frost....dear lord, Frost....OMG!! I can't even handle it! Such a great read. Some great news in this book! But of course it isn't just a simple thing...it's gotta be all complex and s***,...
August 4, 2023
The stock continues with battles and magic gone nuts. Merry's uncle, the king of the Seelie court, has gone mostly mad. Reality is not much in his playbook anymore. Merry is promoting fights and magical change all over. Her aunt, queen of the Unseelie court, has ordered her to the West. Coast to protect her from her nuts uncle. Fat lot of good that does. The author continues her lyrical writing to the joy of the mature reader. )
