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The Elders and Welders Chronicles #3
Thief of Hearts
The Sahara Desert, 1887: hotbed of pirates, tomb raiders and general ne'er-do-wells. It’s not exactly the ideal place for Hex Bartholomew, dirigible pilot and former child-thief, to go straight. Trouble soon finds her at the mouth of an ancient tomb and in the company of bloody-minded treasure hunters, angry Bedouins, and a resurrected Pharaoh...
…But Hex is fairly sure Pharaohs don't speak with snooty British accents.
"Mr. Pharaoh" can remember nothing of who he is or how he managed to find himself in an Egyptian tomb that has been sealed for thousands of years. All he has is a name, Rowan, and some truly disturbing and...well, god-like powers. And an annoying tendency to save Hex’s life.
The last thing Hex needs is to fall in love with an amnesiac Brit who may or may not be a reincarnated Egyptian god, especially when it becomes obvious that the truth behind who—and what—Rowan is threatens to tear them apart for all of time. It's just not worth the risk to her heart.
Until it is…
…But Hex is fairly sure Pharaohs don't speak with snooty British accents.
"Mr. Pharaoh" can remember nothing of who he is or how he managed to find himself in an Egyptian tomb that has been sealed for thousands of years. All he has is a name, Rowan, and some truly disturbing and...well, god-like powers. And an annoying tendency to save Hex’s life.
The last thing Hex needs is to fall in love with an amnesiac Brit who may or may not be a reincarnated Egyptian god, especially when it becomes obvious that the truth behind who—and what—Rowan is threatens to tear them apart for all of time. It's just not worth the risk to her heart.
Until it is…
309 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 3, 2016
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Margaret Foxe
3 books238 followersI write Steampunk Romance. I am self published and loving it! I also publish Historical Romance under Maggie Fenton. Thief of Hearts is finally finished and available for purchase!!
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August 26, 2016
Way too short, but much better than the first 2 books! The story is getting more inetersting and I'm looking forward to the next book hoping it will be about the Duke!!!
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March 7, 2016Yay! Thief of Hearts is done and available on Amazon. Please enjoy!
October 22, 2016
Timey Wimey
Wow, Ms. Foxe Elders and Welders world just expanded once again, as Hex and Rowan take center stage as Steampunk lovers battle time to be together. I really like Foxe's world building, and the over all series arc is very interesting, but at times I felt the love story portion of this book was overshadowed by the time travel elements. Foxe writing is really good but I felt an imbalance in this book when it came to character development. Yes, Foxe stepped up her urban fantasy plot line but made me wonder when Rowan and Hex actually fell in love. I am the type of reader that needs that one quiet moment when the characters in a book connect on a visceral level. I didn't get that with Hex and Rowan.
I did get the visceral emotional connection and angst from a secondary character Gabriel Brightlingsea. He was a powerfully written character. I got the visceral reactions I crave when Rowan met his children.
Plus there are still more than a few questions that need answered in this series and I am hooked, despite Hex and Rowan love story not being the strongest.
Wow, Ms. Foxe Elders and Welders world just expanded once again, as Hex and Rowan take center stage as Steampunk lovers battle time to be together. I really like Foxe's world building, and the over all series arc is very interesting, but at times I felt the love story portion of this book was overshadowed by the time travel elements. Foxe writing is really good but I felt an imbalance in this book when it came to character development. Yes, Foxe stepped up her urban fantasy plot line but made me wonder when Rowan and Hex actually fell in love. I am the type of reader that needs that one quiet moment when the characters in a book connect on a visceral level. I didn't get that with Hex and Rowan.
I did get the visceral emotional connection and angst from a secondary character Gabriel Brightlingsea. He was a powerfully written character. I got the visceral reactions I crave when Rowan met his children.
Plus there are still more than a few questions that need answered in this series and I am hooked, despite Hex and Rowan love story not being the strongest.
March 10, 2016
Steampunk Time travel
This is a fabulous addition to the series. The time travel is done right- with mistakes that threaten the universe itself. The villains are terrifying and the romance sexy, sweet, and fast. The ending is satisfying and I want the Duke to find love next!
I did find one wrong word used but otherwise the prose is smart with some words I didn't know. I was confused with the identity of Rowan and the Duke at first because they both get amnesia but it was sorted out.
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This is a fabulous addition to the series. The time travel is done right- with mistakes that threaten the universe itself. The villains are terrifying and the romance sexy, sweet, and fast. The ending is satisfying and I want the Duke to find love next!
I did find one wrong word used but otherwise the prose is smart with some words I didn't know. I was confused with the identity of Rowan and the Duke at first because they both get amnesia but it was sorted out.
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August 4, 2016
I liked the first two books in this series but I ADORED this one! It was everything I wanted Rowan's story to be! I really hope that there will be more books in this series! There's SO many characters that I want to see what happens to them.
March 6, 2016
Wonderful series, wonderful story - I do hope there are going to be more!
June 19, 2016
Another great read in this series. I wasn't sure how this would work, but the author did a good job. I'm still keen to read the Duke's story. And find out more about Percy.
July 30, 2017
"As much as she wished differently, he didn't belong here. ... Rowan moved through the world a little too bright, a little too sharp, as if he were a song written in D major while the rest of the world played in C." Just when I thought the Chronicles can't get any better than a handsome Russian prince and a forgotten love struggling chief of police there it is. An let me tell you Ms. Foxe never disappoints in building the momentum and leave you craving for more. Although hard to follow right from the beginning if you have not read the second Elders & Welders book, it captivates you and drags you through time flying a dirigible to the heart of Egypt and entraps your heart. Stay Inspired!!
July 18, 2020
I really liked the first book, second one was too repetitive. This one..... oh this one. I think the main characters said less then 200 words to each other. I think they spent a week.. no 5 days together max??? I wanted their story. I want to know why his first wife didn’t love him. I wanted to see them fall in love but it was pretty much a one night stand.
To the author, have more speaking less time internal inflection. Great characters just need them to interact and share more with each other.
To the author, have more speaking less time internal inflection. Great characters just need them to interact and share more with each other.
June 11, 2020
I loved each and every book in this series. This was such a fantastic blend of fantasy and science fiction. Each couple had amazing chemistry between them in each book and Hex and Rowan were no less drawn to each other with the same passion. I really love the time travel troupe especially when romance and angst is involved. I would recommend this series to those who love steampunk urban fantasy with wonderful, passionate love stories!
March 14, 2022
Sad the series is over. It’s been an enjoyable read. This one was more of a difficult read than the previous - our hero is a bit of a wet sponge at times and the story didn’t really go anywhere. It was beautifully novel though - all new ideas and concepts for me. I assumed there would be a Gabriel book following on from this… but alas, no.
April 26, 2019
All the Heart Eyes
I really love this world and the characters in it, and this third installment is even better than the two before it. Hex and Rowan, zomg, so adorable. Delightful. Also, I want Gabriel Harken’s story ASAP, please.
I really love this world and the characters in it, and this third installment is even better than the two before it. Hex and Rowan, zomg, so adorable. Delightful. Also, I want Gabriel Harken’s story ASAP, please.
October 10, 2022
one of the best steampunk series I’ve read
10/10 this is the best book in the entire series, but now I can’t help but wonder if their will ever be a pt. 2 of the series???? Like will the Duke ever get over his self sacrificing nature??
10/10 this is the best book in the entire series, but now I can’t help but wonder if their will ever be a pt. 2 of the series???? Like will the Duke ever get over his self sacrificing nature??
March 14, 2017
Wonderful world
I enjoyed the tale.
Prefered the first book in the series more.
But this is great too.
Well done.
Can't wait for the next one.
I enjoyed the tale.
Prefered the first book in the series more.
But this is great too.
Well done.
Can't wait for the next one.
October 6, 2017
3.5 felt like it should of been longer.
February 18, 2019
I enjoyed it but have found that I want to know more about Gabriel than Rowan and unfortunately there doesnt seem to be a fourth book!
June 7, 2019
Thief of Hearts Book 3
A good end for this trilogy. This was interesting because the characters Ms. Foxe choose to write about wouldn't have been the ones she chosen. Good book.
A good end for this trilogy. This was interesting because the characters Ms. Foxe choose to write about wouldn't have been the ones she chosen. Good book.
July 14, 2020
3.75 stars. I'm just too lazy to review. But It was okay.
April 15, 2022
Disappointing to me overall, but an adequate ending to the series.
December 28, 2016
That connection
The connection between Rowan and Hex... I just didn't feel it, unlike Romanov or Drexler. I still liked this book, but it wasn't my favorite. Now if Brightlingsea ends up with Paraminter I'll be okay.
Let me clarify: I didn't hate this book, but I didn't love it either. There was no real conflict in it for me, aside from Rowan having no clue who he was.
The connection between Rowan and Hex... I just didn't feel it, unlike Romanov or Drexler. I still liked this book, but it wasn't my favorite. Now if Brightlingsea ends up with Paraminter I'll be okay.
Let me clarify: I didn't hate this book, but I didn't love it either. There was no real conflict in it for me, aside from Rowan having no clue who he was.
October 22, 2016
I absolutely adored the first two books in this series, but this one just didn't captivate me in the same way. I still enjoyed it and I'm really excited to read about crazy bloody Brightlingsea in this next one!
October 10, 2016
And Time
Thief of Hearts, Yes that does happen in this story. Also Vampires, Time Travel and other evil men. This story encounters many different scenarios.
Hopefully you enjoy fantasy and romance because this is what this book
Is about.
Thief of Hearts, Yes that does happen in this story. Also Vampires, Time Travel and other evil men. This story encounters many different scenarios.
Hopefully you enjoy fantasy and romance because this is what this book
Is about.
September 16, 2024
I’ve re read this series twice and absolutely love it and the writing style. World building and romance is awesome!!
When is the last book coming out!??
When is the last book coming out!??
April 9, 2016
Great story
I loved the way it kept you engaged with out a lot of sex! I wish I could know more about them... I needed at least 4 more chapters
I loved the way it kept you engaged with out a lot of sex! I wish I could know more about them... I needed at least 4 more chapters
July 22, 2016
Can't wait for the Duke's story...... interesting, compelling characters and stories you can't put down till the last page.
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