Bec McMaster

Held captive by the heir of her greatest enemy—the Duke of Caine, who was responsible for her father's assassination—Lady Aramina must resist the powerful attraction between them in order to escape and exact her revenge. By the acclaimed author of My Lady Quicksilver. Original.

Of Silk and Steam

Sarah 

What an ending. So much happened in this book it was awesome and done so well. I didn’t think I could be as interested in a couple as much as Rosalind and Lynch but Mina was such an interesting, strong and smart character. And Leo. He always seemed so aloof in all the other books it was really good to see his progression and development in this book. He had some moments when he was too forceful but Mina knew how to put him in his place which was good. They are a great match and the plot was fantastic. I cannot rave enough

A compromising situation forced him into marriage. But has his wife been working for the enemy all along? In a steam-fuelled world where vampires once ruled the aristocracy, a dangerous conspiracy threatens to topple the queen, and the Duke of Malloryn knows his nemesis has finally returned to enact his plans of revenge. Malloryn can trust no one, and when incriminating photographs surface--of an enemy agent stealing a kiss from his wife--he is forced to question just why his wife, Adele, trapped him into marriage. Is she an innocent pawn caught up in a madman's games, or is she a double agent working against him? The only way to discover the truth is to seduce her himself... Adele Hamilton may have agreed to a loveless marriage in order to protect herself, but that doesn't stop her heart from yearning for more. Her husband promised her a cold marriage bed. He swore he'd never touch her. But suddenly he's engaged in a campaign of seduction--and the only way to keep her wits about her is to fight fire with fire. The ruthless beauty has locked her heart away, but can she deny the passion that flares between them? And when the truth emerges, will she be the only thing that can save Malloryn's life? Or the weapon his enemy will wield against him?

Of Silk And Steam

Abby banks

RT Book Reviews 2015 Reviewers Choice Award Winner for Best Steampunk Romance "McMaster once again proves her remarkable gift for cleverly fusing a nonstop, action-driven story, a deliciously dark and atmospheric setting, and off-the-charts sensuality into one riveting read."—Booklist Fifth in a thrilling steampunk paranormal romance series, Lady Aramina finally has the means to destroy her nemesis, Leo Barrons—the only man who troubles her heart and tempts her body. When her beloved father was assassinated, Lady Aramina swore revenge. The man responsible is well beyond her grasp, but his dangerously seductive heir, Leo Barrons, is fair game. When Mina obtains evidence proving that Leo is illegitimate, she has the means to destroy both the killer and his son, a man who troubles her heart and tempts her body. A woman of mystery, Mina's long driven Leo crazy with glimpses of a fiery passion that lurks beneath her icy veneer. He knows she's hiding something, and he's determined to unravel her layer by silken layer. He just doesn't expect the beautiful liar to be the key to overthrowing the corrupt prince consort...or to saving his own carefully walled-off heart. London Steampunk Series: Kiss of Steel (Book 1) Heart of Iron (Book 2) My Lady Quicksilver (Book 3) Forged by Desire (Book 4) Of Silk and Steam (Book 5) Praise for Bec McMaster: "Action, adventure, steampunk, and blazing hot seduction...Bec McMaster offers it all."—Eve Silver, author of Sins of the Flesh for Kiss of Steel "Deftly blends elements of Steampunk and vampire romance with brilliantly successful results...darkly atmospheric and delectably sexy."—Booklist Starred Review for Kiss of Steel "Edgy, dark, and shot through with a grim, gritty intensity, McMaster's latest title adds to her mesmerizing steampunk series with another gripping, inventive stunner."—Booklist, starred review for Heart of Iron "Rich, dramatic, romantic, and dangerous..."—Publishers Weekly for Of Silk and Steam