Kiss of Steel (London Steampunk)

&quot;darkly atmospheric and delectably sexy.&quot; -BOOKLIST , starred review <p>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?</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>RITA finalist Bec McMaster's London Steampunk series:<br>Kiss of Steel, Book 1 - Honoria's last hope is the most dangerous man in London's underworld, and she may be his last hope as well<br>Heart of Iron, Book 2 - Will would do anything to protect Lina, including fighting his love for her, but but seducing her may be the only way to save her<br> My Lady Quicksilver, Book 3 - Rosalind risks her life, and her heart, to get close to the one man who could find and free her brother. But will he?<br>Forged by Desire, Book 4 - RITA finalist, When Perry fled her thrall contract and joined the Nighthawks, she thought she would be safe, but danger is stalking her again<br> Of Silk and Steam, Book 5 - Mina has sworn revenge for her father's death, but the man she plans to destroy could be her own undoing, or the salvation of all London</p>What readers are saying about Kiss of Steel:<p>&quot;a scrumptious blend of steampunk, vampires, sex, and danger&quot;</p><p>&quot;excellent paranormal romance with a touch of steampunk&quot;</p><p>&quot;Loved this book, the noir of steam, vampires, werewolfs, and lust find a perfect stew.&quot;</p><p>&quot;A must read for paranormal fans.&quot;</p>What reviewers are saying about Kiss of Steel:<p>&quot;An enthralling debut... A leading man as wicked as he is irresistible... Heart-wrenching, redemptive and stirringly passionate... A series opener to be read and savored. 4 1/2 Stars&quot; - RT Book Reviews</p><p>&quot;Dark, intense, and sexy... A stunning new series with an intriguing twist on the vampire theme.&quot; - Library Journal</p><p>&quot;Compulsively readable... The mythology surrounding the vampires and the not-quite-vampiric blue bloods felt fresh and original... &quot; -Mindful Musings</p>What everyone is saying about Bec McMaster:<p>&quot;a must read for paranormal fans and steampunk fans alike. 5/5 Stars, Reviewer Top Pick&quot; - Night Owl Reviews</p><p>&quot;richly imagined, gritty and dark, and full of hot heroes and hot sex... utterly delicious. &quot; -Smart Bitches, Trashy Books</p><p>&quot;Action, adventure, steampunk, and blazing hot seduction...Bec McMaster offers it all.&quot;-Eve Silver, author of Sins of the Flesh</p>