Steampunk Series Explained

These four books take place in the following order, and have many of the same characters in them:

Wes & Kit

Robert & Louie

Mystery at Skeffield Manor

STRANDS

These three books take place in the same universe and may or may not have some of the same characters, but are independent stories:

Like A One-Eyed Cat

Gear Heart

Cold Hands, Warm Heart

 

I also started a connected series (only one book so far) with more of a focus on the magical elements of this universe:

Forgotten Things (Men of Magic book 1)

The heat levels of the books vary, but most are pretty low, in my opinion.  :-)  Many of them contain some sort of mystery element.

Trivia:  The first one I wrote was Like A One-Eyed Cat.  I wrote it in a very brief time; it just poured out of me.

I realize that gay romance mystery steampunk is not a hugely popular genre, and I wrote these stories because I felt passionate about this world and the characters in it.

I don't know if I'll write more or not.  I feel like I've completed the four-book arc that started with Wes & Kit.  But I hope to write some more in the Men of Magic series set in the same world, and there could always be further steampunk romance standalones that don't necessarily connect closely with the other stories.

STRANDS

STRANDS

by Hollis Shiloh

Gareth Silverman has been locked up, away from his magic — and is slowly dying. Silus is desperate to get him free. With the help of friends from Skeffield Manor, he might just manage it...but at what cost?

Join friends old and new — magicians, mechanicalized men, and others, including one sparkly designer — at the revolving doors of Skeffield Manor, as it once again becomes a stage for magic, mystery...and love.

Takes place after "Mystery at Skeffield Manor," and in the same universe as "Wes and Kit" and "Robert and Louie," "Like A One-Eyed Cat," "Cold Hands Warm Heart," and "Gear Heart."

A story told from multiple points of view.

Length: approx. 54,000 words 

Heat level: Low

Amazon

Amazon UK

Amazon DE

The book is currently in Kindle Unlimited.

These are the rest of my books currently available in Kindle Unlimited.

This is the long awaited (well, by me, anyway) sequel to "Mystery at Skeffield Manor" (and related stories).

It includes cameos from almost every character I've written in this universe. (I never managed to include anyone from Gear Heart; the story had to come first not the cameos!)

If at any time you need a copy for any reason (different format, etc), just contact me and I'll get you a review copy. (Even if you don't end up reviewing it, that's fine!) Remember to specify format, please. Hollis.shiloh@gmail.com.  Always glad to hear from you!  :-)

Cold Hands, Warm Heart

Available now to buy or read on Kindle Unlimited

Jason is self-conscious about his metal arm and uncomfortable with his sexuality. A big, quiet guy who intimidates a lot of people without even trying to, he works as a cook — and has a hopeless crush on his friend, Dr. Kingsley. Will Jason ever have a shot with his friend? Or does life have a different curveball to throw him? 

Approx. 22,000 words 

A steampunk-themed gay romance. 

Takes place in the same world as "Like A One-Eyed Cat," "Gear Heart," "Wes and Kit," etc. 

Can be read alone. 

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQ8IJ82

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TQ8IJ82

Also available for pre-order from Dreamspinner Press:

http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=6324

(Currently on sale!)

Mystery at Skeffield Manor

Old friends, new friends, magic and mystery...

Join Wes and Kit, Robert and Louie, and their friends and family at Skeffield Manor. Except that there is mischief afoot here...in the beautiful country home and with a mysterious magical object.

A story told from multiple points of view. 

Takes place after "Wes and Kit" and "Robert and Louie." Other stories set in the same universe: "Like A One-Eyed Cat" and "Gear Heart." 

This story contains some magic, some steampunk elements, and has a low-medium heat rating. 

Length: approx. 62,000 words 


Buy or Borrow Links:

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RAS3MJQ

Amazon UK:
 http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00RAS3MJQ


If you need a review copy or another format, please let me know!  Thank you!


Also available for Pre-order

Being mates makes everything perfect--doesn't it?

Sean is happy with his mate, Tom. As far as he's concerned, life is golden. Except for when it isn't. Their work is dangerous. While Sean's recovering from his most recent injury, he hears a little girl in his head, calling for help. And his wolf side is acting up: too sensitive, too vulnerable. He needs Tom more than ever, especially when it means facing his family and old wounds. Even if things are never truly right for his wolf side, at least he has his mate who will never leave him...right?

Takes place after "My Partner the Wolf"

Approx. 90,000 words. Some angst. Some wolf stuff. Lots of love. Happy ending. (I promise!) 

Sexiness level: Medium-ish 

Pre-order available: or borrow through Kindle Unlimited when it's released. 

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R35F1WW

Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00R35F1WW


(Review copies will be available then!)  :-)

Robert and Louie

Hired to redecorate the Skeffield country home, Louie is both attracted to Robert Skeffield and abashed by him in equal measures. Louie, who favors bright clothing and has never been called butch in his life, has little in common with gorgeous, masculine, and closeted army officer Robert. But not everything is as it appears, at Skeffield Manor or in their hearts… 


Takes place after "Wes and Kit"

This story contains some minor steampunk elements, magical elements, mysterious elements, flirting, a dog, and a strawberry-colored waistcoat.

Sensual rating: very low

Length: 30,500 words 



Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N396T6O

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00N396T6O


If you need a review copy or a different format, please write to me!  Thank you.  :-)

Wes and Kit

Wes and Kit

Wes has a soft heart—even if it is a gear heart from when he was mechanicalized during the war. Now close to homeless and in desperate straits, he still finds himself taking on a stray dog—and helping out an injured man he stumbles across in an alleyway.

That's how he meets Kit. A harmless, gentle clock repairman with a heart condition of his own, Kit is in danger…because he's working on a certain clock.

He hires Wes to protect him until the danger is past…whatever its cause. But they find their feelings for each other are becoming too strong to ignore, despite the danger.

When a chance to solve the mystery presents itself, Wes finds he might just lose the man he's come to love…if he can't find Kit in time.



Length: 37,000 words

Steampunk elements, mystery elements, some violence

Heat level: Low

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Amazon UK

(Other formats available upon request - please contact me!)

My steampunk stories

They are, perhaps more accurately, "steampunk related."  The steampunk elements are somewhat light compared to the romance.  :-)

Like A One-Eyed Cat

Jimmy's not good at trusting people. He grew up a chimney sweep and starving alleyway scruff. Even now, fully grown and an army veteran to boot, he's half-wild and only trusts one man, "the boss," a gentle man he works for occasionally. Jim certainly never intends to trust anyone else, but then he ends up working an investigation job for the boss next to a scarred ex-soldier with surprisingly gentle ways.


A touch of mystery, low sexiness, light steampunk elements. 

~21,000 words

Amazon
Amazon UK
Scribd
AllRomance Ebooks (coming soon)
Barnes & Noble
Kobo
ITunes

Gear Heart

Living with a gear heart made from magic and machinery, Auden knows his lifespan will be shortened. Now a second-class citizen, he's part of the household of Dr. Gregory—the man who stitched him back to life years ago during the war. And now Dr. Gregory is being threatened.

A friendly (sometimes too friendly) police officer named Owen is assigned to help protect the aging doctor. Auden could resent the policeman who's come to help with security. Instead, he finds himself drawn to the attractive, flirtatious Owen, who somehow doesn't let Auden's cold nature scare him away. And that holds a different kind of danger for Auden's heart.


Length: 23,600 words 

Steampunk elements 

Steamy: yes 

Amazon
Amazon UK
AllRomance Ebooks
Kobo
Scribd
Barnes & Noble

Wes and Kit

Wes has a soft heart—even if it is a gear heart from when he was mechanicalized during the war. Now close to homeless and in desperate straits, he still finds himself taking on a stray dog—and helping out an injured man he stumbles across in an alleyway.

That's how he meets Kit. A harmless, gentle clock repairman with a heart condition of his own, Kit is in danger…because he's working on a certain clock.

He hires Wes to protect him until the danger is past…whatever its cause. But they find their feelings for each other are becoming too strong to ignore, despite the danger.

When a chance to solve the mystery presents itself, Wes finds he might just lose the man he's come to love…if he can't find Kit in time.



Length: 37,000 words

Steampunk elements, mystery elements, some violence


Heat level: Low


Amazon
Amazon UK

(Other formats available upon request - please contact me!)





Coming in September:

Robert and Louie

Gear Heart

Gear Heart

by Hollis Shiloh

Living with a gear heart made from magic and machinery, Auden knows his lifespan will be shortened. Now a second-class citizen, he's part of the household of Dr. Gregory—the man who stitched him back to life years ago during the war. And now Dr. Gregory is being threatened. 

A friendly (sometimes too friendly) police officer named Owen is assigned to help protect the aging doctor. Auden could resent the policeman who's come to help with security. Instead, he finds himself drawn to the attractive, flirtatious Owen, who somehow doesn't let Auden's cold nature scare him away. And that holds a different kind of danger for Auden's heart.



Length: 23,600 words 

Steampunk elements 

Steamy: yes 

Takes place in the same world as "Like A One-Eyed Cat." Each story stands alone.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KUI3AN6

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KUI3AN6

This story is once again only available on Amazon.  I take full responsibility for that, and if you need a different format, I'll send it to you. Just write me: hollis.shiloh AT gmail.com