The Gwen St. James Affair Series by Nicole McKeon

The Dresden Files meets The Parasol Protectorate in the first book of this clever, fast-paced Gaslamp Fantasy series about a woman ahead of her time who knows too much about magic, and not enough about self-control.Eccentric social outcast Lady Gwenevere St. James knows many secret things: magic, alchemy, artifice, and even the truth about the long-forgotten faeries. But she does not know why common criminals are using rare and dangerous magic to kidnap orphans from the streets of New London... moreThe Dresden Files meets The Parasol Protectorate in the first book of this clever, fast-paced Gaslamp Fantasy series about a woman ahead of her time who knows too much about magic, and not enough about self-control.Eccentric social outcast Lady Gwenevere St. James knows many secret things: magic, alchemy, artifice, and even the truth about the long-forgotten faeries. But she does not know why common criminals are using rare and dangerous magic to kidnap orphans from the streets of New London.After rescuing one young girl, Gwen vows to save the rest, no matter the cost. But the handsome Scotland Yard inspector is also investigating the case, and he thinks Gwen knows far too much about the kidnappings to be innocent.To save the children, Gwen must dodge the Inspector, bully a coven of witches, and outsmart her marriage-minded mama, all while managing a wily young pickpocket and a headstrong raven. But an unexpected secret hides at the center of the mystery, one that will force her to confront the most painful event from her past, and possibly sacrifice her future. less

Gwenevere St. James may be a lady, but she’s never been interested in playing by the rules. Instead of ingratiating herself into high society, she spent a decade searching the world and studying the occult for a way to find her lost twin sister... moreGwenevere St. James may be a lady, but she’s never been interested in playing by the rules. Instead of ingratiating herself into high society, she spent a decade searching the world and studying the occult for a way to find her lost twin sister.So when a coven of witches offers her a missing person’s case in return for a book of spells guaranteed to locate her twin at last, Gwen cannot refuse, even if it means doing something she swore she would never attend a country party for the wealthy elite.But the case is far more complicated and dangerous than she expected. Villagers whisper of ghostly riders in the night, and an unknown monster hunts the nearby forest, putting everyone in danger.As people go missing and innocent bystanders die, Gwen must make a how many lives will she risk for the thing she wants most? less

Getting all she's ever wanted may cost her everything.After years of searching, Lady Gwen finally has a chance to find her missing sister and heal her wounded heart. All she must do is work a dangerous spell that punches a hole through the wall separating the mortal world from the Sunset Lands.Before Gwen can decipher the spell, she discovers her youngest ward, Sam, is tangled up with the murderous leader of New London’s criminal underground... moreGetting all she's ever wanted may cost her everything.After years of searching, Lady Gwen finally has a chance to find her missing sister and heal her wounded heart. All she must do is work a dangerous spell that punches a hole through the wall separating the mortal world from the Sunset Lands.Before Gwen can decipher the spell, she discovers her youngest ward, Sam, is tangled up with the murderous leader of New London’s criminal underground. With no other options, she makes a thieve’s Sam’s freedom in exchange for a high-profile burglary.But honoring her word has unintended consequences and exposes a conspiracy that endangers everyone she cares about. With a corrupt system on one side and the Cutthroat King on the other, Gwen must walk a knife’s edge to get out alive.Can she protect her new family and bring her sister home, or will the bargain cost more than she can pay? less

Monsters couldn’t have chosen a worse time to invade New London. Lady Gwen is busy with headstrong teenagers, a confusing love triangle, and a sister who refuses to speak to her. She has no time for vampires and werewolves. ButWorse, no one will believe her warnings about the impending faerie invasion… not even the fae refugees hiding in the city.With the full moon only days away and no answers in sight, Gwen will be forced to ally with the two most dangerous factions in New London... moreMonsters couldn’t have chosen a worse time to invade New London. Lady Gwen is busy with headstrong teenagers, a confusing love triangle, and a sister who refuses to speak to her. She has no time for vampires and werewolves. ButWorse, no one will believe her warnings about the impending faerie invasion… not even the fae refugees hiding in the city.With the full moon only days away and no answers in sight, Gwen will be forced to ally with the two most dangerous factions in New London. Can the Underground and the Witches work with Gwen to save the city, or will they destroy each other before the faeries have the chance to invade? less