Author Xan Alexander likes stoking the mouthy, headstrong reputation of her pen name, XZA. Behind closed doors, her shallow affairs avoid recreating the family tragedy that crushed her as a child. Her chemistry with charming book reviewer Michael wins him a second chance, but rules are easier broken than bent. After ten years, Xan's hard-boiled independence could cost her the kind of love most people dream about, or she can face the pain that haunts her and draft the future she never thought she wanted. College student Jessie Taylor wanders through life with no job, no end to her English...

Crossing her boss will be one dangerous ride. Katya Romanova gave up everything to work at the one-of-a-kind Steampunk Carnival, and she wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Her elaborate costumes win her all the attention she seeks, including the sporadic affections of her boss, carnival owner William Warden. But in the summer of 1887, death threats against Mr. Warden shake everyone's sense of security. The unknown sender could harm them all. When Katya stirs up unexpected evidence proving Mr. Warden hid the carnival's true origins, she realizes he aims to protect only himself. To return the...

One treasure. One voyage. Two rivals. In the spring of 1901, Amelia Harlow boards a revolutionary steampunk airship for its first cross-ocean flight. Her fellow passengers trade worried whispers about a paroled murderess traveling with them, but Amelia doesn't fear her. She didn't come for the unique experience or abundant amenities. The woman owns a singular map Amelia could sell for a fortune if she can steal it. Running into Darius Shank poses the biggest challenge. The thieving lover who once cost Amelia everything eyes the same target. Rekindling their close but vindictive teamwork,...