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This is the print-only, special edition of "The Midwinter Mail-Order Bride." The ebook is available with the original cover and title. Some might call Princess Anja of Ivermere brave for offering herself up as a bride to Kael the Conqueror, a barbarian warlord who'd won his crown by the bloodied edge of his sword. It was not courage that drove Anja from her magic-wielding family's enchanted palace, however, but a desperate attempt to secure a kingdom of her own-even if she has to kill the Conqueror to do it. She expects pain beneath his brutal touch as she awaits her chance. She expects death if he discovers the truth of her intentions. She didn't expect Kael to reject her and send her back to Ivermere. Raised in the ashes of the Dead Lands, Kael fears nothing-certainly not the beautiful sorceress who arrives at his mountain stronghold. But no matter how painful his need for her, Kael has no use for a bride who would only tolerate his kiss. Yet the more of Anja's secrets he uncovers during their journey to return her home, the more determined he becomes to win the princess's wary heart. And Kael the Conqueror has never been defeated...… (more)
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Story (4/5): This is just a short story set in the Iron Seas world. It was fun to go back and revisit this world. I liked getting a look at how Americans view the crazy London atmosphere,
Characters (4/5): This is some background on Constable Newberry and his wife. I liked seeing the perspective of Americans coming to this crazy steampunk London. All of the characters were well done and I enjoyed them a lot.
Setting (5/5): I continued to love the Iron Seas world. It is one of my favorite steampunk/fantasy worlds. I love the combination of biotech, nanotech, steampunk, and historical aspects. It is an intricate world that is incredibly well developed and built.
Writing Style (4/5): This is just a short blip of a story but it is very well written and I enjoyed it quite a bit. I really wish Brook would write some more novels in this world, it is hands down one of my favorite steampunk worlds. I know she's been suffering from writer's block for this world and giving it a break for now, but oh how much I love the Iron Seas universe!
My Summary (4/5): Overall this was a fun, quick trip back to the Iron Seas world. This is one of my favorite worlds and I loved revisiting it. I also loved seeing an American perspective of this world. I would recommend it if you want a peek at both Brooke’s writing style and Iron Seas world...or if you are just a huge fan of this world like I am. I hope we see more books set in this world at some point. This one of the few book series I have read that I would consider rereading in full.