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 This book has everything. Kraken, zombies, sky pirates, sea pirates, action, romance, sex, murder, mystery, and more. 
 (view spoiler)[Ten years ago England was under the control of the Horde. A signal tower with the purpose of controlling nanogents which infected the population was used to suppress emotions, control breeding with what was called "Frenzies" - and control chances of a revolt. It was also ten years ago that Rhys Trahaearn, known by England as the Iron Duke, took down that very signal tower - effectively freeing the people of England from the control of the Horde. He is now revered among the people, and has wealth and power enough to do as he pleases. 
 Problems that stemmed from the rule of the Horde still exist. Such as the hatred of "Buggers" - people who were born under the Hordes rule and have Horde blood in their veins, along with nanogents. These people are beaten, spat on, and treated with general disgust by people who returned from the "New World" after escaping England during Horde rule. 
 Detective Inspector Wilhelmina Wentworth (Mina) is a Bugger. Her mother was raped by a Horde Mongol and tore out her own eyes when she first saw her daughter's Horde features. Our Mina finds herself on the Iron Duke's doorstep after a body falls from the sky, landing on his home. 
 Rhys Trahaearn is a pirate. He is cold, dangerous, and fiercely possessive. When he wants something, he takes it. When Mina shows up, he sets his sight on her and doesn't relent. 
 After determining the identity of the body, Mina and Rhys embark on a long journey to bring about justice, as well as find the Duke's stolen pirate ship, Marco's Terror and bring it back into his possession. 
 During this journey full of pirates and dangerous close calls with death, Rhys breaks down Mina's defenses, and it scares her to death. She can't let herself lose control. She can't need someone as much as she needs the Iron Duke. 
 Rhys not only wants Mina in his bed, but also wants her heart. He is determined to prove to her that he can protect her and love her the way she needs. They eventually come to a compromise that they will enjoy the weeks they have together on the airship Lady Corshair and go their separate ways when the journey is through. Only, they both learn quickly that it would never be enough for either of them. 
 Once the weapon they are determined to stop from destroying England has been tracked down, and the city is safe, can they ever overcome the many impossibilities of being together? (hide spoiler)] 
 There is so much in The Iron Duke to keep you satisfied. Swashbuckling galore. Danger at every turn. A race to save the city of England. A dark, dangerous hero with a need to possess and love the strong, independent Detective Inspector Wentworth. Heated sex scenes. Great supporting characters you'll be hungry for more of. Romance and self sacrifice. This is a must read for anyone looking for a true romance with a kick. 
 There are so many great quotes/excerpts. A few of my favorites: 
 ~ "I'll kiss you until we can't breathe. I'll strip you naked and taste every inch of you. Then I'll shag you until neither of us can see straight." -Rhys to Mina 
 ~ Aghast, Yasmeen gaped at her before looking to the duke. "It's worse than I thought. Not just the Horde, not just the police- you're keeping company with someone who has principles." 
 ~ She did like him...sometimes. When he was not a complete knacker. 
 I'm stoked for Heart of Steel.