Steamy Holidays 6
“Frozen woman. Obsessive alchemist. One very steamy Bulgarian expedition…”
In 1922, haunted academic Dr. Clifford Poole believes he’s found proof that an ancient Greek alchemist truly discovered the key to preserving life. His quest leads him deep into the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains, and into the company of Madleen Rohrbach, a brilliant visiting scholar.
Together they unearth Seuthes’ hidden laboratory, its secrets frozen in ice—and maybe something more.
But Poole’s obsession isn’t merely academic. He’s searching for the legendary woman Seuthes preserved—Chryseis. When they find her, thaw her, and bring her back, everything changes.
Is a steamy encounter in an ice cave what Poole is really looking for?
The next morning, they wake to find themselves huddled against each other... because of the cold, of course. Madleen notices how his scholarly hands, usually ink-stained, now show scratches from setting up camp. His musky scent warms her more than it should. Poole pretends not to notice the way her chestnut hair has escaped its pins entirely, or how her practical nature seems somehow softer in the gray mountain dawn. The shape of her breasts pressed against his chest, makes him stammer a stumbled ‘Good morning.’ They separate with careful movements, their academic dignity somewhat ruffled but intact.
Lily Chen on Goodreads wrote:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Some stories don’t just melt the frost—they burn through centuries, and The Alchemist’s Frozen Passion shimmers with a rare, breathtaking intensity. From the eerie corridors of Hartbury to the ancient ice chambers of Bulgaria, Dr. Clifford Poole’s obsessive quest unfolds with a sensual heat that is as profound as it is thrilling. It’s not just Poole’s fevered devotion to science that captures the heart—it’s the vibrant ensemble: Madleen’s quiet fire, Chryseis’ haunting allure, and even the very mountains that seem to breathe and moan with ancient secrets. Every frozen step toward uncovering Seuthes’ lost miracle pulses with tantalizing promise, draped in an atmosphere so richly sensual it feels like being drawn into a dream. (...)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you think Haremlit is all about modern harems and fast hookups, think again—The Alchemist’s Frozen Passion delivers a slow-burn, snowbound romance packed with ancient mysteries, soul-deep longing, and the kind of heartbreak that sticks with you. Dr. Clifford Poole is no playboy—he’s a haunted academic chasing the impossible: reviving the legendary woman Chryseis, frozen in time by ancient alchemy. Alongside him is Madleen Rohrbach, a German scholar whose sharp mind and fierce heart make her unforgettable. As they trek through the frozen Rhodope Mountains, Noore creates a world thick with old magic, lost science, and buried emotions. From icebound laboratories to secret Thracian scripts, every setting feels lush, dangerous, and achingly real—especially with the brilliant touches like Poole quoting Thracian phrases that Madleen, and only Madleen, can understand. (...)
