Steam Tinker
Steam Tinker by Laura Strickland, published by WILD ROSE Press on May 17, 2021, is a 346-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of romance and fantasy. The story follows Lionel Pike, known as the Steam Tinker, who specializes in rebuilding aged automatons destined for the scrap yard. When Sofia Gregory brings her damaged steam unit, which also happens to be her best friend, Lionel agrees to help repair it, unaware that his act of kindness will lead him into a web of peril and emotional complexity.
Readers will find a narrative that explores the dynamics of attraction and ambition as Sofia grapples with her feelings for Lionel, who prioritizes his mechanical pursuits over their budding romance. As Lionel enters a competition to construct a gladiator automaton, Sofia’s concerns about losing his attention grow. The story delves into themes of love and the struggle for automaton rights in a city fraught with tension. Ultimately, it poses the question of whether Lionel will fight for Sofia when faced with the ultimate danger, setting the stage for a journey filled with challenges and emotional stakes.
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Known as the Steam Tinker, Lionel Pike rebuilds aged automatons, those cast off and bound for the scrap yard. When Sofia Gregory brings him her wrecked steam unit and confides it’s also her best friend, he agrees to attempt a repair. He doesn’t suspect his kindness will open a door to peril, or that he’ll end up risking his heart. Although she’s attracted to Lionel, Sofia recognizes he’s a mechanic first and a potential lover second. She thinks she can live with that, until Lionel engages in a competition to build a gladiator automaton and she loses his attention. When the ultimate danger comes, will Lionel fight for his lady? In a city torn by the struggle for automaton rights, can they win a future together?
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