Review: STEAM & SOCERY
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2011
Well developed and genuine characters, a wonderfully crafted plot with some delightful twists and turns, this is a must read. Don't miss it!When Sir Merrick, a Knight of the Round Table, is attacked by Vampyres, a group of well organized street urchins come to his aid. He recognizes that all five of the children are gifted in the way of his order. He takes them in as his wards, and they turn the peaceful sanctuary of his home into perpetual chaos. Hence, the need for a governess.Caroline has a problem with the male species. They can't keep their hands to themselves. And when the males also happen to be her employers, it leads to frequent job changes, and she's out of work again. When her friend, Sir Merrick's aunt, urges her to take charge of the five hellions Merrick has taken under his wing, Caroline is hesitant to do so. For this time, she's the one who finds her employer irresistible.A threat looms over London. Vampyres are banding together, and a secret formula which will change them forever has gone missing. Merrick and his newly formed family are in the crux of the troubles, and his growing attraction to his new governess is becoming a dangerous distraction.Loved this book. Read it.