The Haunting of Venture School (Brassbridge #1)

In the seductive shadows of Brassbridge, where steam-powered technology mingles with forbidden desires, Detective Victorina Steamwhisper navigates a world of mechanical marvels and dangerous attractions. As a brilliant member of the Gardik Station Force, she's known for her sharp mind and even sharper instincts, but when a series of mysterious thefts rocks the city's elite, she finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue that challenges both her intellect and her carefully guarded heart.

The discovery of an enigmatic device left behind by the legendary Detective Bartholomew Brassworks ignites more than just her professional curiosity. As she delves deeper into the investigation, Victorina's path crosses with the brooding forensic expert Victor Alloyblade, whose steel-gray eyes and commanding presence stir emotions she thought long buried beneath her detective's facade.

Together, they race against time through Brassbridge's gaslit streets and steam-filled alleys, their growing attraction simmering beneath the surface of their professional partnership. But as they unravel the secrets of the Brassworks device, they discover a conspiracy that threatens not just the city, but the delicate balance between progress and power, passion and peril.

"The Haunting of Venture School" weaves a spellbinding tale of mystery and desire in a world where Victorian propriety clashes with raw passion, and where the whir of gears and the hiss of steam mask the sound of racing hearts. This captivating entry in the Brassbridge series promises readers an intoxicating blend of steampunk adventure, intellectual intrigue, and smoldering romance that will leave them breathless for more