JK Coi is one of the three talented authors I’m sharing a steampunk anthology with. You should definitely check out her website — JK writes great stories across genres — but without you having to click anywhere, here is the blurb for her steampunk novella, Far From Broken. If you loved The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook (and who didn’t?) then you’ll adore Far From Broken.
FAR FROM BROKEN by JK Coi
Soldier. Spymaster. Husband.
Colonel Jasper Carlisle was defined by his work until he met his wife. When the prima ballerina swept into his life with her affection, bright laughter and graceful movements, he knew that she was the reason for his existence, and that their love would be forever.
But their world is shattered when Callie is kidnapped and brutally tortured by the foes Jasper has been hunting. Mechanical parts have replaced her legs, her hand, her eye…and possibly her heart. Though she survived, her anger at Jasper consumes her, while Jasper’s guilt drives him from the woman he loves. He longs for the chance to show her their love can withstand anything…including her new clockwork parts.
As the holiday season approaches, Jasper realizes he must fight not just for his wife’s love and forgiveness…but also her life, as his enemy once again attempts to tear them apart.
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I'll probably have to get this. I'm beginning to look a little like a Borg right now. I need a soul-sister to read. 🙂
Books are such a wonderful escape! I hope you feel better soon 🙂
[When I read your comment I had a vision of a Borg trying to chase your chickens back into their pen at night. "No, chicks, chicks, chicks, it's Mommy. Come home!" — but I know recovering from surgery is no laughing matter — take care, and if good vibes can make it so, you'll be jumping around tomorrow 🙂 ]
When I was on crutches they wouldn't get near me.
I'm actually better, but the physical therapy is a royal pain. I hate going, but I know it's good for me.
"I hate going, but I know it’s good for me."
Yeah, sometimes being a grown up sucks.