In this engrossing steampunk adventure, paranormal romance author brook demon blood uses detailed descriptions and an impressive. I always feel like her heros and heroines actually like each other, respect each other, and find a way to make their relationship equal. Rhyss reaction to mina is very different from the way he feels about other women, but i never got a strong sense of why that was. As far as im concerned, with the iron duke, meljean brook has brilliantly defined the new genre of steampunk romance.
My only complaint is that the big sea battle to destroy the ultimate weapon sent against england takes place off panel. Brook graduated from portland state university with a bachelors degree in english brook sold her first novella after being contacted by editor cindy hwang when she was at berkley publishing group, who read and enjoyed brooks fanfic. Brook jumps ship from her guardians urban fantasy novels demon blood, 2010 to a steampunk series mixing the british regency period with the industrial revolution gone mad. The new york times bestselling author of the iron duke and heart of steel returns to the iron seas with a riveting new adventure of steampunk and passionate romance. There were things that were really forced as well, like the fact that every one calls the iron duke the iron duke to his face. Brook sold her first novella after being contacted by editor cindy hwang when she was at berkley publishing group, who read and enjoyed brook s fanfic. She is the author of the iron seas steampunk series, which include the iron duke and heart of steel, and are also published by penguin.
The iron duke by meljean brook steampunkhistoricalzombies and a whole lotta stuffs, 378 pages. Now rhys trahaearn has built a merchant empire on the power and fear of his name. Its similar to gail carrigers heartless in that there is steampunk, adventure, romance, and a general fight to overcome expectations as a female detective in the england of 100 years ago. Experience the incredible adventure and heartstopping romance of the iron seas in this thrilling steampunk tale from new york times bestselling author meljean brook. I couldnt find how many books are planned for this series. The second book in this series will be called heart of steel and is planned for a november 2011 release. Meljean brook is an urban fantasy and paranormal romance author from portland oregon.
The iron duke is the first full length novel in the iron seas series and accordingly it beautifully sets up in clear detail meljean brook s version of a steampunk world. This is the first book in the iron seas series by meljean brook. Brook graduated from portland state university with a bachelors degree in english. She lives in portland, oregon, with her husband and daughter. What other book might you compare the iron duke to and why. The world is easy to understand and a clever alternative history. There is a short story from this series in burning up, which i enjoyed immensely. The iron duke by meljean brook, 9780425244265, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sep 19, 2011 the iron duke by meljean brook steampunkhistoricalzombies and a whole lotta stuffs, 378 pages october 5th 2010 from berkley trade. For more information and iron seas extras, please visit.
The iron duke iron seas, book 1 mass market paperback january 3, 2012 by meljean brook author. The popular author is best known for her the guardians and iron seas. Even in the iron duke, by the end mina and rhys have a pretty even relationship. I so enjoyed the story, the iron duke i really had to read the short story that followed. Oct 04, 2010 the iron duke is a riveting book so riveting that it was only after i finished reading that i realized i was missing some pieces of character development that id have liked to have seen. The iron duke by meljean brook 1 page 1 read free online. First in an allnew series where seductive danger and steampunk adventure abound in the gritty world of the iron seas. Seemed a little weird for the victorianish society, which is so particular about address, since it. But i will definitely be reading any other stories that brook sets in this universe. Apr 19, 2019 the iron duke by meljean brook series. The new york times bestselling author of the iron duke and heart of. Now rhys trahaearn has built a merchant empire on the powerand fearof his name.
I am the author of the iron seas steampunk romance series. Ive written a guide to the world including a map on my website. The popular author is best known for her the guardians and iron seas series of novels and several collections of short stories. Demon moon the fourth book in meljean brooks guardian series turns up the heat without losing any of the danger. That series guide is also on my website, including a the story so far feature, which allows you to catch up on all of the books that previously released in the series if you start after the first. The iron duke meljean brook paperback books online. The iron duke iron seas, book 1 by meljean brook book cover, description, publication history. New york times bestselling author meljean brook is the author of the iron seas steampunk romance and the guardians paranormal romance series.
Meljean brook is the new york times bestselling author of several books, including the guardian paranormal romance series and the iron sea steampunk series. And indeed in this book at least, the enemies of the horde are more of a threat to the protagonists than the. The iron duke by meljean brook, 9780425236673, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. After the iron duke freed england from horde control, he instantly. She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting before focusing on her first loves, reading and writingand she realized that monsters, superheroes, and happilyeverafters are easily found between the covers, as well as under them. Meljean was raised in the middle of the woods, and hid under her blankets at night with fairy tales, comic books, and romances. The iron duke by meljean brook 1 page 1 read free online novel read free novel. Meljean brook audio books, best sellers, author bio. Meljean brook was born in dallas, oregon and currently resides in portland, oregon with her family. The iron duke is the first book in meljean brooks iron seas series although there is a prequel here there be monsters it ssnt necessary to read it first. This is the first book i have read by this author, and for the first half or so. Meljean brook is the new york times bestselling author of the iron seas steampunk romance series and the guardians paranormal romance series. The iron duke a novel of the iron seas by meljean brook and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting before focusing on her first loves, reading and writingand she realized that monsters, superheroes, and happilyeverafters are easily found between the covers, as well as under them, so. Fortunately it turned out to be an excellent read overall, and most definitely a. Fresh fiction an intense romance that will leave you breathless. It has all the elements i love in meljeans booksstrong, gorgeously drawn characters, a world so real i totally believe it, and the punch of powerful emotion. New york times bestselling author meljean brook delivers a new story in her steampunk world of the iron seas salvage a man whos lost everything returns home to find that not only is his marriage in jeopardy, but he must now fight air pirates who intend to steal his one remaining treasure his wife. Meljean brook is an author im loyal to, through and through. With the iron duke, meljean brook has brilliantly defined the new genre of steampunk romance. The iron duke is the first full length novel in the iron seas series and accordingly it beautifully sets up in clear detail meljean brooks version of a steampunk world. And when a dead body is dropped from an airship onto his.
And when a dead body is dropped from an airship onto his doorstep, bringing detective inspector mina wentworth into his dangerous world, he intends to make her his next. That has to be one of my favorite things about meljean brook, in both this and the guardian series. I cannot wait for more stories about mina, her amazing family, friends and her incredible lover. Dont miss reading it or any of meljean brooks other novels in this series. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the iron duke. The iron duke iron seas book 1 kindle edition by brook. After the iron duke freed england from horde control, he instantly became a national hero. Meljean brook has brilliantly defined the new genre of steampunk romance jayne ann krentz. May 03, 20 that has to be one of my favorite things about meljean brook, in both this and the guardian series. From now on, everyone will compare other writers in the genre to her. The iron duke is a riveting book so riveting that it was only after i finished reading that i realized i was missing some pieces of character. She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting, banking, and a very brief teaching career before focusing on her first loves, reading and writingand she realized. This is the first book i have read by this author, and for the first half or so, i read it with rather mixed feelings. The iron duke iron seas, book 1 by meljean brook fantastic fiction.
Rarely am i pulled into a novel as completely as i was pulled into the iron duke. Another fantastic book in a beautifully written series. Its a great feeling to have started with an author since the beginning of their writing career and watch them evolve and continue to astound with every single book theyve written. The kraken king, part iv the kraken king and the inevitable abduction the kraken king has declared that zenobia fox is under his protectionand with her identity revealed, she needs that protection more than ever. Jayne ann krentz, new york times bestselling author titles by meljean brook the guardian series. The iron duke is the first book in meljean brook s iron seas series although there is a prequel here there be monsters it ssnt necessary to read it first. The entire time i read, my jaw was dropped in amazement.
The iron duke npr coverage of the iron duke by meljean brook. She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting, banking, and a very brief teaching career before focusing on her first loves, reading and writingand she realized that monsters, superheroes, and happilyeverafters are easily found. Nov 29, 2010 it is a fascinating, inventive, fullofpossibilities world that meljean brook has created and i cant wait to read more books set in iti loved the worldbuilding and the mystery and adventure of the iron duke but was not completely sold on the romance. I also write a paranormal romance series, the guardians. Jul 22, 2011 view our feature on meljean brook s the iron duke. During the celebration of the iron duke s defeat of the horde in england, a body is dropped from an airship onto his london doorstep. The iron duke by meljean brook posted on july 17, 2017 by libby price my 2017 reading challenge was all about reading books out of my comfort zone and a steampunk novel was a particular challenge as i hadnt got a clue what it meant. The world building in this series was a little confusing to me but fascinating. Meljean brook has 46 books on goodreads with 219536 ratings. This is the first book i have read by this author, and for the first half or so, i read it with rather mixed feelings, mostly delighted but thoroughly exasperated at certain passages.
Brook, the iron duke is a steampunk romance and it is very different in setting and genre from most of the romances ive read. Its not really paranormal, but rather science fiction set in a partlyhistorical setting. Oct 05, 2010 the iron duke ebook written by meljean brook. She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting before focusing on her first loves, reading and writingand she realized that monsters, superheroes, and happilyeverafters are easily found between the covers, as well as under.