To celebrate the release of “Courting Trouble“, the second Bustlepunk Chronicle, I’m indulging in a round of festivities. Yes, I’ll be talking about my book, but also about other passions in my life: history, steampunk, Western Australia — hang on! I forgot to do a post on food! How did I forget food? Never mind. As I party my way around the world, there are a number of copies of “Courting Trouble” up for grabs; as well as a special Release Day post here on 1 October. Please join me at the brilliant sites (hosted by some wonderful people) listed below:

27 Sept - Steamed - visit the Antipodes for real Steam
1 Oct – A Clockwork Christmas on Facebook, we have the Steampunk Pet Photo Contest
1 Oct – Riverina Romantics – Springtime is wildflower season and Diwali – the Indian Festival of Lights
1 Oct – Australian Romance Readers Assoc
3 Oct – Monique McDonell – Interview – great questions!
4 Oct – Carina Press – Improving on history – the Indian connection
5 Oct – Here Be Magic – Museums & communal memory
6 Oct – Manic Readers – Australiana

Swan River Colony, Australia, 1895

All suffragette Esme Smith wants is respect. Her beau, American inventor Jed Reeve, may be more enlightened than most men, but lately his need to protect her is at odds with her need for independence. Esme begins to wonder if a modern woman can share her life with a man without losing some of herself.

With his courtship of Esme stalled, the last thing Jed needs is the pressure of saving the Prince of Wales. But when blueprints for a sonic destroyer fall into his hands, he uncovers an anarchist plot that could have deadly consequences.

While investigating the threats, Jed is determined to keep Esme out of harm’s way, despite her protests. But when the terrorists capture Jed and demand a priceless emerald in exchange for his life, it’s Esme who must draw on all her strength to save the day.

Amazon

Reviewers: Review copies are available from Netgalley.