Auckland Steampunk Series by Barbara Russell

**short romantic story, a prequel to The Heart Collector—Auckland Steampunk#1Auckland, 1882.Just graduated from medical school, Effie is a strong, independent woman who doesn’t need a man in her life. No sir. She’s fine as she is now . . . except that, Lord Victor Cleath-Steward is too gorgeous to be ignored.

Auckland, 1884While other aristocratic, nineteen-year-old girls spend time dancing and partying, Isabel trains hard to become an agent with Military Intelligence Seventh Division, MI7, a crime fighting squad run by Supernaturals.As a serial killer dubbed the Heart Collector starts slaughtering Supernaturals, Isabel tries to recruit Murk, a dangerous Supernatural man who can turn himself invisible.Being an empath, she senses other people’s feelings as if they were her own... moreAuckland, 1884While other aristocratic, nineteen-year-old girls spend time dancing and partying, Isabel trains hard to become an agent with Military Intelligence Seventh Division, MI7, a crime fighting squad run by Supernaturals.As a serial killer dubbed the Heart Collector starts slaughtering Supernaturals, Isabel tries to recruit Murk, a dangerous Supernatural man who can turn himself invisible.Being an empath, she senses other people’s feelings as if they were her own. Anger, lust, love, worry—souls have no secrets for her. If Murk wants to attack her, his feelings will broadcast his intention, and she’ll be ready.What Isabel isn’t ready for is to meet the man who will collect her heart and to fall in love with him. less