In a reimagined 1890's London, where steam-driven airships rule the skies and monsters roam the streets, the Galileo Observatory's Club for Gentlemen welcomes all -- gwr, shape-changers, vampires, and lords. A high-stakes game leads more than a few men astray.<br><br>Poindexter Fitzhughes, renowned hero and scientist, learns just how much trouble a full-blooded gwr can be when he attempts to cure his lover, Lord Seth Maitland, of the disease. But when their backs are against the wall, the two must learn to trust in each other, and more importantly, in their true natures, to prevail.<br><br>Meanwhile, Duncan Farnsworth discovers being a vampire has not improved his social life, his chances of finding love, continuing the family line, or getting a bite to eat. Maneuvering his way around a sarcastic butler, his spinster sister, a run-in with an amorous werewolf, and a confrontation with a dead soldier and a French airship captain, Duncan finally finds exactly what he is thirsting for.

London Steam

“No!” Dex sprang to his feet, but it was too late. Seth kicked the door shut and the lock slammed into place. Dex faced his lover, the silver bars between them.


Seth’s handsome face changed. The easy smile was gone, replaced by a mouthful of sharp, yellow teeth. His nose pulled out, becoming a muzzle. His lips disappeared and hair grew over his face. With a sharp ripping sound, Seth’s clothing tore, hanging there in shreds off his expanding body. He stood there, naked. Glorious.


A black wave of lust overpowered Dex. His lover was normally a fine figure of a man, lean and handsome, but the gwr! Powerful muscles worked in his arms and chest. Seth’s stomach was carved marble, precise and beautiful. Each line in his body spoke of strength and agility. His cock, proud and enormous, stood erect.


Seth threw back his head and howled. At first he sounded like a man in pain, then the tone changed as he changed, shifting as he shifted. The final notes were the pure, ringing tones of a beast.


Chapter 12