Review: So much to enjoy in this steampunk romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 23, 2011
Part steampunk, part paranormal, part romance, with a dash of suspense and mystery, this book has so much going for it. The investigation that Merrick is doing for the Knights of the Order runs throughout and gives the book its action and suspense; however, just as much of the book is focused on describing the world they are in and the building of relationships, both between the leads and with the children. I particularly liked how Merrick and Caroline interacted with the orphans and how they became a family unit. It added an extra level to the book beyond the traditional romance and the paranormal elements. Then again, I'm a sucker for children in romance books and for strong male characters who show their sensitive side around them.But a good plot is nothing without good characters and this book is full of them. They are all well-fleshed out enough to feel "real", yet they are fascinating enough that there is still so much more you want to learn about them. They are not characters who will get "stale" anytime soon.I sure hope Ms. Pape writes more books in this series because I totally enjoyed this one.