The die is cast – #Steampunk #EroticRomance #MFRWHooks

It’s Wednesday again, time for another whirlwind tour of Romancelandia provided by members of the Marketing for Romance Writers group. 

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For my MFRW Books Hooks post today, I’m moving to the third novel in my Toymakers Guild series, The Master’s Mark. Rafe and Gillian’s relationship has progressed and strengthened. But in this book, they face new challenges.

Blurb

How do you train a steampunk sexbot?

Gillian Smith’s promotion to journeyman proves she’s ready to lead the Toymakers in producing astonishing new erotic artifacts. Creative, brilliant, and debauched, she’ll stretch her capabilities to the limit as she juggles a talent shortage and a pair of jealous rivals. Then there’s the challenge of their latest commission—a life-sized programmable sex doll intended to replace a client’s deceased paramour.

Normally she would consult the enigmatic Master Toymaker, but he seems preoccupied with his own concerns. Though her lusty crew of sexual renegades can offer technical and carnal assistance, Gillian is ultimately responsible for delivering the promised, near-impossible technology.

It’s fortunate she’s not one to give up—not even when events threaten the Guild’s very survival.

The Hook (Rated R)

With a rustle of silk, the director swept out of the room. The two older men followed close behind.

Springing up from his seat, Rafe grabbed Gillian and pulled her into a wet, lingering kiss. “So,” he said, “you’re off to the Continent. Without me!” Despite his accusation, he did not seem upset in the least.

“Are you jealous?”

“Only that you’re going to Paris. You’re going to have such fun!” He ran his fingers through her auburn tangles. “I know you’ll come back to me.”

“I will. My life is here, at Randerley.” She planted another kiss on his smiling lips. “You’re a big part of that life.”

He nodded. “Meanwhile, I want you to enjoy yourself.”

“I’ve never been to France,” she added.

“You’ll love it, Jill.” Seizing her by the hips, he pulled her body against his. His delicious hardness prodded her belly. “It’s your kind of place,” he murmured, nuzzling her throat and palming her buttocks.

With a sigh of pleasure, Gillian melted into his arms.

“Rafe?” The office door opened unexpectedly and Amelia stepped inside.

For a long moment, Rafe ignored her, persisting in his delightful caresses.

“Mr. Wystock! The Master has an assignment for you.”

With obvious reluctance, the dark-haired journeyman released Gillian from his embrace. “Yes, ma’am?”

“You’re to go to London, first thing tomorrow. The Master has some important business at one of the banks. He’s waiting for you now, in his chamber, to give you detailed instructions.”

So, thought Gillian as Rafe and Amelia hurried out. The die is cast.

Excitement bubbled through her. Rafe’s attentions, the novelty of her upcoming trip to France, the prospect of seeing Sébastien again – everything combined to raise her pulse and dampen her nether regions.

Not to mention the challenge of building an anatomically-correct sexual playmate for the mysterious Count Volk. That might have been the most thrilling notion of all.

 

Find all the buy links here: https://www.lisabetsarai.com/mastersmarkbook.html

Be sure to visit the other authors participating in today’s Book Hooks!

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