Brass Carriages and Glass Hearts
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Many thanks to the Shadow Mountain team: Lisa Mangum, Heidi Taylor Gordon, Callie Hansen, Troy Butcher, and Chris Schoebinger for sharing these stories with the world. I am forever grateful. A bonus thank-you to Parrish Gordon and Spencer Hyde for their creative suggestions for this book’s title. I’m certain they would have helped the book sell like hotcakes, but many thanks to Callie for coming up with final version, which is truly lovely.
To Bob Diforio and Pam Howell, you are both so supportive and helpful, and I am so grateful for the two of you. Thank you, as always.
A bajillion thank-yous to my writer friends. The Bear Lake Monsters (Cory Anderson, Marion Jensen, Suzy G, Krista Jensen, Becki Clayson, Annette Lyon, Sarah Eden, Margot Hovley, Chris Todd Miller, Evelyn Hornbarger, Robison Wells, Josi Kilpack, and Jennifer Moore) have and continue to be not only writing support but friends. And to new friends from the Hidden Springs Writers Retreat, what a joy it is to become acquainted with you all.
To Josi Kilpack and Jennifer Moore, I could not do this without you (or if I tried, it would take a million years and would be lonely and sad). You are sisters of my heart, and I love you.
To my readers, you are the most wonderful support. I cannot tell you sincerely enough how much it means to me when I get alerts that someone has tagged me on Instagram and has wonderful things to say about my books. This is a subjective business, and sometimes book reviews really sting. That you take the time to tell me when you like my stuff is a gift for which I am constantly grateful.
1.Brass Carriages and Glass Hearts is a steampunk retelling of “Cinderella.” What elements of the fairy tale are present in both stories? Where do the two stories diverge?
2.Emme is passionate about speaking out about rights for the shifter community. What issues are you passionate about? What are some ways you are helping your community be more united?
3.Emme’s stubbornness often gets her into trouble—but it also means she never gives up, even when things are hard. What are some qualities others may view as negative that might also have a positive application?
4.Oliver was a captain in the military, and later, a well-respected police detective who reveres law and order. Emme is his opposite in many ways. Do those opposite qualities help or hinder their developing relationship?
5.Gus is a nonviolent vampire who simply wishes to live in peace. He and others like him wear a glass heart to symbolize their unity. If you could design a badge or a pin to symbolize what matters most to you, what would it look like?
6.Both Oliver and Emme are stubborn when it comes to recognizing their feelings for each other. What kinds of things are you stubborn about that have made seeing the truth difficult?
7.The world of Victorian steampunk is all about inventions and innovations. What innovations have you found the most interesting? What would you invent for this world?
Nancy Campbell Allen is the author of seventeen published novels and numerous novellas, that span genres from contemporary romantic suspense to historical fiction. In 2005, her work won the Utah Best of State award, and she received a Whitney Award for My Fair Gentleman. She has presented at numerous writing conferences and events since her first book was released in 1999. Nancy received a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Weber State University. She loves to read, write, travel, and research, and enjoys spending time laughing with family and friends. She is married and the mother of three children.
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Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Acknowledgments
Discussion Questions
About the Author
Landmarks
Cover