Kiss of Steel

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The hottest paranormal debut of the season- welcome to the seductive, "steamy" world of Bec McMaster's Victorian England. Honoria Todd has more secrets than most people and she's hiding them in Whitechapel. Blade is the master of the rookeries and agrees to protect her, but at what price Most people avoid the dreaded Whitechapel district. For Honoria Todd, it's the last safe haven as she hides from the Blue Blood aristocracy that rules London through power and fear. Blade rules 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, and 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. A unique, sexy paranormal romance, Bec McMaster's London Steampunk novels will appeal to fans of Gail Carriger, Kristen Callihan's Darkest London series, and the Blud series by Delilah Dawson.

Reviews

"Fantastic... an interesting and well-crafted world. " - Under the Covers Book Blog
"Kiss of Steel is the first historical steampunk since the start of the Iron Seas series that balances both in depth world building, romance conflict, and social conflicts. Lovers of that historical fantasy fiction would be remiss to not pick this book up." - Dear Author
"I was blown away with Bec McMaster's writing, unique characters and vampire... mesmerizing and entertaining" - Bumbles and Fairy Tales
"Compulsively readable... The mythology surrounding the vampires and the not-quite-vampiric blue bloods felt fresh and original, and it really added a lot to the overall atmosphere of the book. " - Mindful Musings
"Spectacular... The world was gritty, dangerous, and dark, the characters were full of strength and passion and furious honor. " - One Good Book Deserves Another
"This is one of my favourite adult, Victorian era steampunk books I have read. I absolutely adored this book. " - Novels on the Run
"With excellent world-building, and intriguing setting, memorable characters, and (of course) romance, Kiss of Steel is altogether an excellent read." - Book Savvy Babe
"McMaster's world is grim and violent, but there is hope for the characters, and this reader couldn't help but be pulled into the characters' struggle." - Book Lover and Procrastinator
"Dark, intense, and sexy, this mesmerizing debut takes readers into a grim, depraved, clearly crafted Victorian steampunk world... A stunning new series with an intriguing twist on the vampire theme." - Library Journal
"McMaster creates a fantastic world... I was hooked from the first few pages and found it almost impossible to put down. " - Book Chick City
"Smart, sexy storytelling at its best." - Fresh Fiction
"I really enjoyed this story... I became invested in the characters... Looking forward to reading the second story. " - That's What I'm Talking About
"Unique and beautifully written. " - Awesomesauce Book Club
"A well-blended mixture of genres rolled into a tantalizing read. It gives you Steampunk, romance, paranormal and mystery all in one intriguing setting." - Thoughts in Progress
"Fantastic characters, good action, and hotness hotness hotness! " - Goldilox and the Three Weres
"A really impressive debut novel. I really liked the alternate historical world that the author built, and her characters were complex and likable. " - In the Hammock Book Reviews
"Tickles the mind with fantastic pictures and exquisite characters. " - NetGalley Reader Review
"The complex storytelling, amazing world-building, and heartfelt characters make KISS OF STEEL a must read for romance fans, especially if they enjoy steampunk or want to break into the genre. " - The Romance Reviews
"Delectable and dangerous..." - Anna's Book Blog
"McMaster does a grand job with world building a setting that is different and fascinating..." - Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf
"A fun romance with interesting world building... " - All Things Urban Fantasy
"GET THIS BOOK. If you ever loved vampires, and/or have even a mild interest in steampunk (which she also handles beautifully), please, take a chance on this lovely author." - Lori Reads
"Unique, spellbinding, thrilling and complex ... a must read for paranormal fans and steampunk fans alike. 5/5 Stars, Reviewer Top Pick" - Night Owl Reviews
"Wildly different from anything I have ever read... What an imagination Bec McMaster has. " - BookLoons.com
"Fast-paced, readers will root for the brave intelligent heroine while unsure of the motives of the master of Whitechapel... " - Midwest Book Review

Author Bio

Bec lives in a small town in country Victoria and grew up with her nose in a book. A member of RWA, RWA (Australia) and RWNZ, 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.