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Review:
This is the fourth book in the Windsor series. Unfortunately, this was the first book I have read. Being that this was the first book for me it was a little tough to figure out what was happening. But once I did, thoroughly enjoyed this story. This is one of those books that I am hard pressed to place in a specific genre. It has time travel into the Victorian era with romance thrown in as well. All of these things are some of my favorites. The writing was wonderful! I encourage everyone to read the series! I for one will be going back to read the previous three books. I want to get the full experience!
Reviewed by Tipsy Dreamer
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Description:
Sophia may be the youngest Windsor, but she knows her mind. A Princess of York, she’s committed to do her duty – prevent Jonas Byron from finding Nikola Tesla and decimating the time line.
Jax Ruston is a rugged metalsmith with curly hair and dimples to die for. A resident of 1855, he’s pledged to help Sophia find Jonas. Together, they journey across continental Europe in pursuit of Jonas.
Despite her duty, Sophia’s attracted to handsome Jax. However, he’s committed to living in 1855. Can Sophia keep her focus on her mission, or will desire interfere with her task? Only one thing is certain: a princess is always right.
Excerpt:
She wrinkled her brow. What did she want? To go home and train horses and pray the press leave her alone? To support charities? Sure, the task was noble, but not…fulfilling. Would she be dispatched through Great Britain as a goodwill ambassador? Did she want to seek higher schooling like Richard had? Was there a balance to be found between her personal life and her royal obligations? Richard and Alice seemed to find that balance, but Sophia felt almost rudderless in this moment. Did she want to remain a princess or enjoy the anonymity that Edmund possessed?
She ran a hand over her hair. She’d never felt so directionless before. Why was that? Because she wanted Jax in her life? They had discussed visiting each other using the time machine before Augustus’ uncle passed away, but Sophia believed travel wouldn’t be approved just for dating.
“You’re a Windsor. Duty first. Love second. That’s what I did and the nation benefited because of it.” Liz’s voice filled with pride.
“I had no idea it was such a thought provoking question.” He kept his voice light in an effort to put her at ease.
She placed her hands in her lap. “Surprisingly, it is.”
“How so?”
“I have some very serious decisions to make regarding my future.” She drew in a breath. “And the direction I want to take it in.”
He chuckled. “Remember — a princess is always right.”
She sighed, realizing she could only think of one major problem at a time and her future would have to wait. “I have to be right when it comes to Jonas. I have to catch him.”
About the Author:
Stephanie Burkhart is a 911 dispatcher for LAPD. She was born and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire. After serving 11 years in the US Army she currently calls Castaic, California her home. Stephanie was married in Denmark in 1991 and has two young sons. She adores chocolate, is addicted to coffee and enjoys early morning walks. She’s also an assistant den leader for her son’s Cub Scout den and is a Boy Scout mom. She writes paranormal, contemporary, and steampunk romance and has two children’s books published with 4RV Publishing.
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How did you come up with the concept for the Windsor series?
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It all started with Alice. In book 1, Victorian Scoundrel, “Alice” goes back in time and is wide eyed in amazement at the Victorian era. I drew on Alice in Wonderland for “Alice Windsor,” and then the character, Edmund and Richard and Sophia just took on a life of their own and I knew I had to tell their stories.
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Steph
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thank you for the chance to win 🙂
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I enjoyed the post, thank you for sharing!
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Thank you so much for having me here today. I’m glad you enjoyed the story. Here’s a link to the book trailer for the 1st book in the series, Victorian Scoundrel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IUYj2d7ZeY
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Steph Burkhart
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I enjoyed the review and the excerpt, sounds like a great book, thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much for having me here today. I’m glad you enjoyed the story.
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Steph
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Really great review! I’m looking forward to reading this one myself. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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I have enjoyed learning about the book. Thanks for sharing it.
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How did you decide on the cover for the book?
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I have cover input so I filled out my cover input page and sent it in. The big for me with my cover is that I want a human element. I want the reader to be able to connect to the humanity in the series. Of course it needed a “steampunk look” so when Jen Ranieri sent me this cover as a mock up I loved it. Thanks for asking!
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Steph
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Thank you for the great review!
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Do you think you’ll go back and read the other 3 books now?
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I wouldn’t mind but I need a lot more time in the day! There’s so much I’d like to read. Right now I’m working on Storm of Swords by George RR Martin and The Invasion of the Tearling. Both have fantasy elements.
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Steph
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Thanks so much for the chance to win 🙂
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If you could live in any time period, when would it be?
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That’s a tough one. Right now, I’d to explore early 20th Century Europe before World War I.
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How did you come up with the concept for your book?
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I’ve always been interested in time travel, so Sophia was going to go back in time and explore.
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Thanks so much for having me here. I’m glad you enjoyed the story.
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Steph Burkhart
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If you could be any character in a book, who would it be?
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I’d like to be Harry Potter.
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When was your first big break as an author (and how did it come about)?
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I consider my 1st big break the publishing of my book, “The Hungarian,” Book 1 in my paranormal series, Budapest Moon.
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Did you have imaginary friends growing up?
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Yes, I did. I had 2 birds, Libby and Lobby.
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Steph
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