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North Pole City Tales, Tome 2 : The Heart of Frost



Description ajoutée par Gkone 2014-10-27T20:25:05+01:00

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North Pole City Tales: Book Two

At the North Pole, no one is more powerful and feared than the Prince of Frost. As general of the toy soldier army, Jack Frost has been working extra hard to put away the villainous Mouse King once and for all. If that isn’t taxing enough, Jack has to deal with the scandal and gossip brought on by news of his relationship with Rudy Rein Dear, captain of the Rein Dear Squadron, which hit headlines last holiday season. Lucky for Jack, his reputation has managed to deter any foolish attempts to stir up trouble. At least until now.

When someone sabotages Rudy’s plane during a test run a few weeks before Christmas, Jack is determined to find the culprit by any means necessary. The closer he gets to finding answers, the more difficulty he has not falling back to his icy ways. Has the Mouse King stepped up his game in order to throw Jack off his, or is someone a little closer to home behind the attempt on Rudy’s life? Either way, Jack has every intention of delivering a Christmas they won’t soon forget, even if it means losing the newfound warmth in his heart.

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Tim looked over at Jack inquisitively. “Jack, why haven’t you asked Rudy to dance?”

“Um, well… I….” Jack sat up and cleared his throat, looking uncomfortable.

Rudy decided to spare his lover the explanation. A kiss on the cheek in public was one thing, but dancing together in front of the kingdom’s most elite families was something entirely different. “I’m having a lovely time right here, sitting with Jack. It’s the first time I’ve gotten to sit in the royal box. Just being here with him like this is more than I could have hoped for.” And it was the truth. He never would have imagined having the honor of sitting beside Jack in the prince’s gorgeous private box.

Jack’s expression softened, though when he looked over at Rudy there was sadness in his dark eyes.

Noel looked from Rudy to Jack in confusion. “I don’t see what the big deal is. They know you’re together. What’s it matter if you dance?”

The look on Rudy’s face must have said more than he’d intended, because a look of understanding suddenly crossed Tim’s face. Seconds later there was a distinct “oof,” which Rudy suspected was a result of Tim elbowing his lover. Jack’s expression grew darker, and Rudy quickly cut in.

“Well, knowing something, and seeing proof of it are two different things. I’m not sure society is ready to see Jack with someone like me.”

“What do mean someone like you?” Jack jumped to his feet to face Rudy.

Tim and Noel gave a start, but having Jack loom over him never brought fear to Rudy as it did to every other creature in the kingdom. Rudy wasn’t afraid of Jack, no matter his size or strength, because he knew Jack’s heart. Jack could no more change his stature than he could his nature, and it had always been a source of heartache for the feared prince. Where most saw nothing but an icy demeanor and menace, Rudy only saw concern and love.

“Well, aside from the fact that I’m not a Sugarplum fairy, I’m just a Christmas elf.” As far as elves went, Christmas elves weren’t exactly at the bottom of the enchanted elf totem pole, but nor were they anywhere near the top with elves as powerful as Jack. It wasn’t as though Rudy was ashamed of what he was; it was merely fact. When he thought about it, even Tim was more enchanted than Rudy, considering where he came from. The northern lights reflected in Tim’s ever-changing eye color were proof of it.

“Like Holly you are. You’re a Captain and ace pilot. Without you, where would the rest of the Rein Dears be? What would happen to Christmas? Millions of hopes rest on you and your skills.”

Rudy was touched by Jack’s fierce defense of him, even if his lover couldn’t see Rudy was really nothing special. Sure, he was a celebrity, but only because of his position and looks.

“Yes, but underneath all that, I’m no one. You’re a prince, Jack.”

To Rudy’s utter disbelief, Jack got down on his knee before him and took his hand. Murmurs and whispers spread through the prestigious ballroom like wildfire, all eyes on them.

“I would give up my throne, my title, my fortune, everything I am for you. I love you for who you are, and I guarantee you it has nothing to do with you being Captain of the Squadron. If we were to look underneath all the pretentiousness of titles and merits, what would be left of me when compared to you would be but a shadow.”

“Jack….” Rudy struggled to find a response, and in the end couldn’t come up with a single thing. He had never heard Jack speak so passionately. It seemed as if Rudy was navigating through some new, uncharted territory of his lover’s heart. “I don’t know what to say.”

“Say you’ll dance with me.”

“Of course.” He could hardly contain his joy when Jack stood and pulled Rudy to his feet. Even though Rudy was taller than most elves, Jack towered over him, the breadth of his shoulders and chest impressive, while his regal military attire only added to his magnificence.

Wherever Jack went, his presence demanded attention. Rudy did his best to ignore the whispers and murmurs as he was escorted down the elegant red carpet toward the marble staircase. Deciding to push them all from his thoughts, Rudy focused on Jack as he led him to the dance floor. The orchestra was playing a sweeping waltz, and Rudy’s heart was all but ready to burst from his chest. Jack pulled him close, one arm coming to rest around Rudy’s waist while his other hand took Rudy’s.

“Are you sure you want to do this, Jack?”

“When was the last time we danced in public?”

“Never.”

“Let’s rectify that shall we? Would you like to lead or shall I?”

Rudy gazed up at him lovingly. “You know I’d follow you anywhere.”

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Argent

[Lecture VO]

Un tome plus long que le précédent, ce que j'ai apprécié. J'ai mieux réussi à m'imprégner de l'histoire et des personnages, que j'ai beaucoup aimé découvrir.

On retrouve les personnages du tome 1 et on en rencontre des nouveaux.

En ce qui concerne l'intrigue, j'ai assez rapidement deviné ce qu'il s'était passé Spoiler(cliquez pour révéler)avec Fig et Hollis alors il n'y avait pas vraiment de suspens pour moi de ce côté là, mais c'était quand même très prenant et haletant Spoiler(cliquez pour révéler) notamment avec la confrontation Rudy/Jack !

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Diamant

LECTURE VO

On se trouve plonger ici dans le couple de Jack et Rudy. On en sait plus sur leur rencontre, leur couple, ... Bref, j'ai vraiment bien aimé découvrir leur passé. J'aime beaucoup aussi le fait que les autres personnages continuent de graviter entre-eux dans chaque tome.

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