Curiosity Chronicles Series by Ava Morgan

The Lady Machinist: A romantic steampunk tale of clockwork soldiers, persistent pirates, and political intrigue. Book One of the Curiosity Chronicles 1837: Lydia Dimosthenis detests pirates, especially those of British ilk. The lady machinist will do anything to protect her island home of Aspasia from the scurvy knaves, even if it means crafting seven-foot clockwork soldiers to drive intruders away... moreThe Lady Machinist: A romantic steampunk tale of clockwork soldiers, persistent pirates, and political intrigue. Book One of the Curiosity Chronicles 1837: Lydia Dimosthenis detests pirates, especially those of British ilk. The lady machinist will do anything to protect her island home of Aspasia from the scurvy knaves, even if it means crafting seven-foot clockwork soldiers to drive intruders away. When her automatons catch the eye of a charming yet stubborn ambassador from New Britannia, she is given an offer that she truly cannot refuse. But that doesn't stop her from trying. Rhys Cartret, ambassador and agent for the Cabinet of Intellectual Curiosities, didn't count on having a strong-willed, attractive inventor thwarting his every diplomatic move. It's hard enough keeping his pirate past a secret from Lydia. Matching wits with her is the last thing he needs, especially since New Britannia's rival France is racing to get the automatons before he does. Intrigue, romance, and striking bargains abound in this curious tale of clockwork soldiers, ruthless pirates, and steam-powered ships. less

COIC affiliate Dr. Jacob Valerian is considered an eccentric by London society. Bearing the physical and mental scars of his stint as a medic in the India campaigns, he returns home to New Britannia to help accident victims regain their mobility with his revolutionary line of artificial mechanical limbs. When evidence surfaces that his designs are being stolen, word spreads that his new assistant, the pretty and plucky Miss Abigail Benton, is the culprit... moreCOIC affiliate Dr. Jacob Valerian is considered an eccentric by London society. Bearing the physical and mental scars of his stint as a medic in the India campaigns, he returns home to New Britannia to help accident victims regain their mobility with his revolutionary line of artificial mechanical limbs. When evidence surfaces that his designs are being stolen, word spreads that his new assistant, the pretty and plucky Miss Abigail Benton, is the culprit.While Abigail is grateful for her new job, the stern Dr. Valerian seems to never be pleased with her work. She suspects his prickly demeanor is due to the injuries he sustained. As her compassion for him grows, so does her hidden attraction. But when she is accused of theft, all secrets must be laid bare in order to clear her name. The soft glow of romance competes with the grit of London’s streets in this curious tale of mechanical armor, espionage, and class struggle. less

The Industrial Spy: A romantic steampunk tale of secret agents, eclectic engines, and surprising alliances. Book Three of the Curiosity Chronicles France, 1838: Dominique Fontaine has operated as an undercover agent for the French Bureau de L'Industrie ever since her family's business was shut down by the criminal industrialist Emile Broussard. Keen on bringing him to justice, she assumes the identity of a worker at one of his illegally-run flour mills... moreThe Industrial Spy: A romantic steampunk tale of secret agents, eclectic engines, and surprising alliances. Book Three of the Curiosity Chronicles France, 1838: Dominique Fontaine has operated as an undercover agent for the French Bureau de L'Industrie ever since her family's business was shut down by the criminal industrialist Emile Broussard. Keen on bringing him to justice, she assumes the identity of a worker at one of his illegally-run flour mills. Engineer Colton Smythe, an agent of New Britannia's Cabinet of Intellectual Curiosities, is on a hunt for the man that he believes is responsible for his mother's death. When the COIC orders him to team with Dominique to infiltrate a metal foundry in northwest France, he must choose between completing the mission or fulfilling a personal vendetta. Working with the headstrong Dominique may also prove to be his undoing...The pastoral lands of France are deceiving in this curious tale of industrial sabotage and passion. less