Princess Annette was never meant to return to the Winterborne court—but when tragedy calls her home, so does a power she can no longer escape. As heir to a royal bloodline steeped in ancient magic, Annette finds herself surrounded by secrets, shadows, and a mysterious man sent to stand at her side. She believes he is there to secure her future… but the truth is far more dangerous.
With a slow-burn romance, deadly secrets, and a kingdom built on forbidden magic, The Winterborne Heir is a gripping YA fantasy about destiny, love, and the price of a cursed crown. Perfect for fans of royal intrigue, ancient magic, and emotionally charged fantasy romance.

Victoria Freemont writes fantasy shaped by folklore, winter kingdoms, and women who refuse to be quiet about their power. She is drawn to stories that linger in the space between myth and memory, where love is dangerous, magic has a cost, and survival is never simple.
When she isn’t writing, she can be found reading, revising, or imagining cold castles, forgotten legends, and queens who rule with more than crowns. This is her debut novel.
She lives wherever the stories take her—usually somewhere cold, dramatic, and a little haunted.