Meljean brook is an author im loyal to, through and through. 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. The iron duke iron seas book 1 kindle edition by brook. 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 entire time i read, my jaw was dropped in amazement. The new york times bestselling author of the iron duke and heart of. My only complaint is that the big sea battle to destroy the ultimate weapon sent against england takes place off panel. In this engrossing steampunk adventure, paranormal romance author brook demon blood uses detailed descriptions and an impressive. I also write a paranormal romance series, the guardians. New york times bestselling author meljean brook is the author of the iron seas steampunk romance and the guardians paranormal romance series. Rarely am i pulled into a novel as completely as i was pulled into the iron duke. 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. I am completely hooked on the steampunk world of meljean brook.
The iron duke meljean brook paperback books online. I am the author of the iron seas steampunk romance series. 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. Another fantastic book in a beautifully written series.
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 brook is the new york times bestselling author of several books, including the guardian paranormal romance series and the iron sea steampunk series. The iron duke by meljean brook 1 page 1 read free online. The iron duke iron seas, book 1 mass market paperback january 3, 2012 by meljean brook author.
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 by meljean brook, 9780425244265, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. As far as im concerned, with the iron duke, meljean brook has brilliantly defined the new genre of steampunk romance. Meljean brook is an urban fantasy and paranormal romance author from portland oregon. The iron duke is mindblowing in such a way that it may just turn the romance genre on its ear. With the iron duke, meljean brook has brilliantly defined the new genre of steampunk romance. 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. 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. What other book might you compare the iron duke to and why. Demon moon the fourth book in meljean brooks guardian series turns up the heat without losing any of the danger. 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 is easy to understand and a clever alternative history. The iron duke iron seas, book 1 by meljean brook book cover, description, publication history. From now on, everyone will compare other writers in the genre to her.
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. This is the first book i have read by this author, and for the first half or so. Experience the incredible adventure and heartstopping romance of the iron seas in this thrilling steampunk tale from new york times bestselling author meljean brook. The iron duke iron seas, book 1 by meljean brook fantastic fiction. 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. Oct 05, 2010 the iron duke ebook written by meljean brook. The iron duke by meljean brook steampunkhistoricalzombies and a whole lotta stuffs, 378 pages.
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. Seemed a little weird for the victorianish society, which is so particular about address, since it. She lives in portland, oregon, with her husband and daughter. There is a short story from this series in burning up, which i enjoyed immensely.
Meljean brook audio books, best sellers, author bio. After the iron duke freed england from horde control, he instantly became a national hero. The second book in this series will be called heart of steel and is planned for a november 2011 release. That has to be one of my favorite things about meljean brook, in both this and the guardian series. For more information and iron seas extras, please visit. The world building in this series was a little confusing to me but fascinating. Even in the iron duke, by the end mina and rhys have a pretty even relationship. 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.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the iron duke. 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. May 03, 20 that has to be one of my favorite things about meljean brook, in both this and the guardian series. Fortunately it turned out to be an excellent read overall, and most definitely a. 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. Apr 19, 2019 the iron duke by meljean brook series. 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. Brook graduated from portland state university with a bachelors degree in english. The popular author is best known for her the guardians and iron seas. Jayne ann krentz, new york times bestselling author titles by meljean brook the guardian series. I cannot wait for more stories about mina, her amazing family, friends and her incredible lover. Jul 22, 2011 view our feature on meljean brook s the iron duke. 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. 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.
After the iron duke freed england from horde control, he instantly. The iron duke by meljean brook 1 page 1 read free online novel read free novel. And when a dead body is dropped from an airship onto his. Brook, the iron duke is a steampunk romance and it is very different in setting and genre from most of the romances ive read. I always feel like her heros and heroines actually like each other, respect each other, and find a way to make their relationship equal. Now rhys trahaearn has built a merchant empire on the power and fear of his name.
Meljean brook was born in dallas, oregon and currently resides in portland, oregon with her family. 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. I so enjoyed the story, the iron duke i really had to read the short story that followed. And indeed in this book at least, the enemies of the horde are more of a threat to the protagonists than the. 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.
The iron duke by meljean brook, 9780425236673, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. 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 a novel of the iron seas by meljean brook and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. First in an allnew series where seductive danger and steampunk adventure abound in the gritty world of the iron seas. 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. 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. Its not really paranormal, but rather science fiction set in a partlyhistorical setting. Now rhys trahaearn has built a merchant empire on the powerand fearof his name. Meljean was raised in the middle of the woods, and hid under her blankets at night with fairy tales, comic books, and romances. 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.
This is the first book in the iron seas series by meljean brook. Dont miss reading it or any of meljean brooks other novels in this series. Sep 19, 2011 the iron duke by meljean brook steampunkhistoricalzombies and a whole lotta stuffs, 378 pages october 5th 2010 from berkley trade. 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. Ive written a guide to the world including a map on my website. The iron duke npr coverage of the iron duke by meljean brook. 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. 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. The popular author is best known for her the guardians and iron seas series of novels and several collections of short stories. Meljean brook is the new york times bestselling author of the iron seas steampunk romance series and the guardians paranormal romance series. I couldnt find how many books are planned for this series. Fresh fiction an intense romance that will leave you breathless. 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. But i will definitely be reading any other stories that brook sets in this universe.
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