The Iron Duke

Seductive danger and steampunk adventure abound in the gritty world of world of the Iron Seas, where nanotech is fused with Victorian sensibilities-and steam.After the Iron Duke freed England from Horde control, he instantly became a national hero. Now Rhys Trahaearn has built a merchant empire on the power-and fear-of his name. 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 possession.Mina can't afford his interest, however. Horde blood runs through her veins, and despite the nanotech enhancing her body, she barely scratches out a living in London society. Becoming Rhys's lover would destroy both her career and her family, yet the investigation prevents her from avoiding him . . . and the Iron Duke's ruthless pursit makes him difficult to resist.But when Mina uncovers the victim's identity, she stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens the lives of everyone in England. To save them, Mina and Rhys must race across zombie-infested wastelands and treacherous oceans-and Mina discovers the danger is not only to her countrymen, as she finds herself tempted to give up everything to the Iron Duke.PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF MELJEAN BROOK'I can't resist a book by Meljean Brook!'- Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author'Page-turning romance.' Publishers Weekly'Brilliant, heartbreaking, genre-bending-even, I dare say, spic.'- Marjorie M. Liu, New York Times bestselling author