Cut his throat now and there’d be no more nighthawks on her trail, no more martial law. This would be a devastating blow to the Echelon that they might not recover from.
Her fingers slid over the knife hilt as she took it, familiarity molding it into her hand. Rosalind’s fingers clenched unconsciously as she stared at him. It wouldn’t be the first blue blood she’d ever killed…
Acknowledgments
Huge thanks go to:
My partner, Byron. I could never do this without you and you remind me that there is life outside the computer screen. To my friends and family, especially my local PR manager AKA Byron’s mum. There is not a person who has walked in your shop and not seen the book. Thank you all.
To Dakota Harrison, CT Green, and Kylie Griffin: for all the emails, beta reading, hero research, and naming of titles. Unfortunately Buns of Steel did not make the cut. You guys are the best and keep me sane!
To my editor, Leah Hultenschmidt, for helping me tell the best story possible and my agent Jessica Faust, for her enthusiasm and expertise. To Danielle, the PR guru who whipped me through my blog tour and all the staff at Sourcebooks who do all the hard yards.
And to my readers, who picked up this book and plunged into my mad, blood-driven world. None of this could happen without you.
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Kiss of Steel
by Bec McMaster
WHEN NOWHERE IS SAFE
Most people avoid the dreaded Whitechapel district. For Honoria Todd, it’s the last safe haven. But at what price?
Blade is known as the master of the rookeries—no one dares cross him. It’s been said he faced down the Echelon’s army single-handedly, that ever since being infected by the blood-craving he’s been quicker, stronger, almost immortal.
When Honoria shows up at his door, his tenuous control comes close to snapping.
She’s so…innocent. He doesn’t see her backbone of steel—or that she could be the very salvation he’s been seeking.
“McMaster’s wildly inventive plot deftly blends elements of steampunk and vampire romance with brilliantly successful results. Darkly atmospheric and delectably sexy…”—Booklist Starred Review
“A leading man as wicked as he is irresistible… Heart-wrenching, redemptive and stirringly passionate…”—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars
For more Bec McMaster, visit:
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A Captain and a Corset
by Mary Wine
There’s trouble in the skies…
For Sophia Stevenson, there’s no going back to the life she knew. She never asked for the powers that make her a precious commodity to the secret society of Illuminists—and their archenemies.
Captain Bion Donkova would give anything to possess the powers that have fallen into Sophia’s lap. If only the beautiful, infuriating woman could stay out of trouble, he wouldn’t have to keep coming to her rescue…
Bion and Sophia have friction to spare—and nothing fuels a forbidden passion better than danger…
Praise for A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious:
“A fun, distracting, and entertaining read with plenty of racy moments.”—RT Book Reviews
“Steampunk fans will happily embrace the altered history offered by this escape into 1840 Great Britain as Wine steps away from her Scottish series.”—Booklist
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About the Author
Award-winning author Bec McMaster lives in a small town in Australia and grew up with her nose in a book. A member of RWA, she writes sexy, dark paranormals and steampunk romance. When not writing, reading, or poring over travel brochures, she loves spending time with her very own hero or daydreaming about new worlds. Visit www.becmcmaster.com
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