Author: Nancy Campbell Allen
Series: Steampunk Romance #4
Age: Adult
Genres: Steampunk, Romance, Historical Fiction
Expected Publication Date: October 6, 2020
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Source: ARC
Purchase: Paperback | Audible
Synopsis:
A steampunk retelling of Cinderella.
Emmeline O’Shea is determined to save the world—single-handedly, if necessary. A strong voice for societal reform, she is the natural choice to deliver a key speech at the end of the International Shifter Rights Organization’s week-long Summit in Scotland.
But when a death threat arrives at Emme’s home, she is immediately placed into protective custody, watched over by none other than her personal nemesis, Detective-Inspector Oliver Reed. The two have crossed paths many times, with disastrous results, but now they will have to work together in order to reach the Summit before midnight of the last day in order to ensure legislation is passed to protect the Shifter community.
As unseen enemies close in around Emme and Oliver, they struggle to reach Edinburgh by any means necessary, only to find Emme’s vindictive stepsister, Oliver’s vampire brother, and a dangerous political minefield awaiting them in Scotland.
Even more difficult is their own refusal to admit that the fiery animosity that once burned between them might be turning into the heat of romantic passion. Could a straitlaced policeman determined to uphold the law and an outspoken activist willing to break the rules ever find true love? Or will all their dreams shatter like glass when the clock strikes midnight?
My Rating:
My Thoughts:
Cinderella is a classic fairy-tale story, but add some steampunk and spunky characters and I am sold! I adored this story to pieces! I have read another book in this series (Lady in the Coppergate). This was a great follow-up with awesome characters and worldbuilding. Emmeline and Oliver cracked me up with their banter and the confusion they brought to one another. All the characters added to the story in a way that flowed seamless. No character felt irrelevant and they all felt like real people. The plot was well-written and kept me invested and intrigued to know more. Sometimes the pacing was a bit off for me, personally, but I still loved the story. I definitely plan to re-read this book because this was such a joy to read.
About the Author
Nancy Campbell Allen is the author of seventeen published novels and numerous novellas, which 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 BS 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.
Visit her at nancycampbellallen.com, on Instagram @authornancycampbellallen, on Facebook at nancycampbellallen, or on Twitter @necallen.
For author interview requests, please contact Callie Hansen at chansen@shadowmountain.com
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