His Clockwork Canary

The Glorious Victorious Darcys (book 2)

History is repeating itself.

For ambitious engineer Simon Darcy, winning Queen Victoria’s competition to recover lost inventions of historical significance is a matter of pride—and redemption. After all, it was Simon’s failed monorail project that left his family destitute, and winning the tournament would surely restore the Darcys’ reputation.

Simon sets his sights high, targeting no less than the infamous time-travel device that forever changed the world by transporting scientists, engineers, and artists from the twentieth century. The Mod technology was banned and supposedly destroyed, but Simon is sure he can re-create it.

His daring plan draws the attention of Willie G., the Clockwork Canary, London’s sensationalist reporter. Simon soon discovers that Willie is a male guise for Wilhemina Goodenough, the love of his youth, who left him jilted and bitter. He questions her motives even as he falls prey to her unique charm. As the attraction between the two reignites, Simon realizes that this vixen from his past has secrets that could be the key to his future…as long as he can put their history behind him.

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Accolades for His Clockwork Canary!

  • 2014 RWA RITA Finalist for Best Paranormal

  • 2014 Best Steampunk Novel RT BOOKreviews nominee

  • Recommended Read YA/Mature Readers — Booklist

  • Starred review — Booklist

  • Starred review — Publishers Weekly

Praise for His Clockwork Canary

Random Reviews

Ciotta has written another imaginative, whirlwind adventure, featuring a daring hero and a spirited heroine, incredible inventions, and übernefarious villains.

Booklist, Starred Review

Ciotta brings her signature charm to her series second, drawing us into a world where modern science and invention abound in the Victorian era. Her one-of-a-kind characters, unusual setting and amusing, intriguing plot makes this an amazingly fun adventure!

RT BOOKreviews

Cleverly mixing Simon and Willie’s chase for glory with interludes of knee-buckling amatory rapture and hissable flashes of archvillain Lord Bingham, Ciotta rockets raunchily along to a spectacular finale. This audacious fantasy romance will have readers goggle-eyed and thirsting for more.

Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

Ciotta writes a Romance that will make you laugh, scream in frustration, creep you out slightly (yes...there is a creeper villain), and have you cheering for Willie G and Simon! Great Read, so much fun and I am so glad that I gave it a chance!! Highly Recommended and A Journey to be had!!

Amazon Reader Review