Safe Haven: A Steampunk Romance (The Steamship Chronicles)
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (582 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1631390120 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 196 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Falling in love, especially with a dedicated police officer, is not in her plans.Henry Stapleton commits his life to helping commoners, remaining an officer of the law even after inheriting a title. Then he catches a glimpse of terror in her eyes, and he's determined to use his skills to ferret out the cause even though Lily spurns his help.Unjust laws and sworn duties threaten to deny what both their hearts and principles would bring together. Can Henry see beyond the rules, and can Lily take the chance with her sister's life in the balance?. His life seems incomplete, though, until he discovers a caring bakery girl. Lily Crill hides her Natural sister from cruel laws designed to protect property over people while she figures out their escape to rumored safe havens on the Continent. A sweet steampunk romance for all ages that introduces the world of The Steamship Chronicles.Can love overcome a harsh realty on the way to a new future?In a steam-powered Victorian England, Naturals are those who can make the dreams of mechanical devices come true
Yvensong said Steampunk Romance With Complications. Lily has a secret she values over everything else in her life. Meeting Henry, an officer of the law, and a man that has been enthralled by her from a distance for quite some time, puts her and that secret at great risk. Should she risk getting closer to him and possibly lose everything, including her freedom, or should she stay true to her plans to find a safe haven?The author has cre. "Didn't Want To Leave!" according to darswords. First of all, I need to say that the author is a member of the writing group I belong to, and I consider her a friend. That said, I want to be as objective and honest as I can. But Margaret need not worry. I was impressed!I must admit that at the beginning I felt the story a bit formulaic. I started reading once and got sidetracked by other books. But I got back in and put on my text-. Steampunk with a Twist Did you know that many machines and gadgets aren't happy? That they want to be something else, but most people don't knowor care?In an alternate Victorian England, head baker Lily Crill has a deep secret. Her younger sister, Sam, is a Natural. A natural at what, you may ask. At knowing what these machines wantand helping them to become it. This habit is not only annoying to those who
From the AuthorSafe Haven is the prequel to The Steamship Chronicles, telling the love story of Samantha Crill's stand-in parents, Lily Crill (her sister) and Henry Stapleton (a police officer and nobleman with a conscience).