Synopses & Reviews
The Wardens of the Realm are a group with extraordinary abilities, dedicated to protecting England from any threat. But in this steam-powered world, there’s a fine line between enemy and ally… Reeling from her brother’s death, beautiful American spy Claire Brooks has vowed revenge on the member of The Company who she believes to be responsible: Stanton Howard. But when she chases the man to London, Claire is captured by the Wardens of the Realm and placed in the custody of the Earl of Wolfred, the dashing Alistair Payne.
Seeing the prospect of retribution slipping away, Claire convinces Alistair that she has defected and will help him take down The Company. As they travel via steam liner, Claire and Alistair must pretend to be engaged. Claire can’t deny the growing attraction she feels for her pretend husband, but when Howard is finally within her reach, she will have to decide whether her true loyalties lie with The Company or with her heart…
Review
Praise for Heart of Brass “Riveting! I couldn’t put it down. I can't wait for the next book!” —#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Victoria Alexander
"Fabulously entertaining—a great romance in an inventive, believable steampunk world!”—New York Times Bestselling Author Stephanie Laurens
“Rip-roaring…[a] thrilling tale set in steam-powered London. Cross layers her exciting romantic tale with mystery, treachery and even a serial killer. Riveting from beginning to end, this book is an exceptional launch to a series.”—RT Book Reviews (4 ½ stars)
Synopsis
Kathryn Smith is a wonderfully original author of stylish, page-turning romance. Lisa Kleypas
In When Tempting a Rogue, the breathtaking conclusion to Kathryn Smith s red hot historical romance series about the powerful and wealthy patrons of Victorian London s most prestigious house of pleasure, sparks fly and passions are unleashed when the brother of a duke attempts to rekindle the flames of a lost love. New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries says that Kathryn Smith, satisfies the soul. Fans of Lisa Kleypas and Judith Ivory will undoubtedly agree."
Synopsis
A lady must always guard her heart…when tempting a rogue.
In the glittering ballroom of Londons most exclusive gentlemansclub no one is more powerful than its mysterious proprietress,Vienne La Rieux. A shrewd businesswoman, Vienne treasures herhard-won independence and has her eye on a prize that couldmake her Englands richest woman . . . until the only threatto her heart arrives, sending her controlled world into chaos.
Lord Trystan Kane is as familiar with success as he is withthe exquisite Vienne. Shes the lover hes never forgotten, and so,when an opportunity arises that would make them partnersonce again, he takes it. But Trystan has underestimated theenduring power of the chemistry that originallysparked their passion. And with an enemywatching from the shadows, any attemptto mix business with pleasure couldhave disastrous consequences.
Synopsis
“Kathryn Smith is a wonderfully original author of stylish, page-turning romance.”
—Lisa Kleypas
In When Tempting a Rogue, the breathtaking conclusion to Kathryn Smiths red hot historical romance series about the powerful and wealthy patrons of Victorian Londons most prestigious house of pleasure, sparks fly and passions are unleashed when the brother of a duke attempts to rekindle the flames of a lost love. New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries says that Kathryn Smith, “satisfies the soul.” Fans of Lisa Kleypas and Judith Ivory will undoubtedly agree.
Synopsis
The Wardens of the Realm are a group with extraordinary abilities, dedicated to protecting England from any threat. But in this steam-powered world, there’s a fine line between enemy and ally… Reeling from her brother’s death, beautiful American spy Claire Brooks has vowed revenge on the member of The Company who she believes to be responsible: Stanton Howard. But when she chases the man to London, Claire is captured by the Wardens of the Realm and placed in the custody of the Earl of Wolfred, the dashing Alistair Payne.
Seeing the prospect of retribution slipping away, Claire convinces Alistair that she has defected and will help him take down The Company. As they travel via steam liner, Claire and Alistair must pretend to be engaged. Claire can’t deny the growing attraction she feels for her pretend husband, but when Howard is finally within her reach, she will have to decide whether her true loyalties lie with The Company or with her heart…
About the Author
Kathryn Smith has always loved happy endings. From the bedtime stories her wildly imaginative mother told, to the soap operas she wasn't supposed to watch, Kathryn loved to speculate as to how the characters would end up. Needless to say the entire Smith household heard about it when things did not go as young Kathryn thought they ought. Through her school years, Kathryn wrote stories and books for her friends to read. Even during college, when she studied journalism, her need to make up her own tales often drove her to late nights at the typewriter, writing about sexy men and the women they fell in love with. Fortunately, Kathryn's idea of sexy has changed over the years. Instead of rock stars and spies she writes about lords and...well, spies. The best part is she gets to share these stories with a few more people than were in her homeroom class!