A queer, standalone, cozy mystery romance with tons of food cravings, tea-loving, and found family vibes.

Falcon Smoke never wanted the fame he's gained. He only ever wanted to help people, but it's hard to do right within a broken system. The cost of that same fame has forced Falcon to leave his family home and move into a small house he can only afford with the help of another young gent by the name of Keene.

Keene is warm and charming and fills their new home with the wonderful aromas of his delicious tea blends and the scrumptious meals he makes for his catering clients. But most of all, Keene makes Falcon feel safe and accepted.

Just as the two are getting ready for some well-deserved time off, their home is robbed. Involving the Enforcers means condemning the perpetrators to a lifetime of imprisonment and torture, so Falcon decides to solve the case on his own… or so he thinks. Keene refuses to be left out, and the two grow closer throughout the investigation.

As sparks of romance ignite between them, someone notifies the Enforcers of the crime, and Falcon will be forced to choose where he'll throw the considerable weight of his support.

Tropes

+ One bed

+ Forced proximity

+ Fish out of water

+ Hurt heal

+ Happy ending

+ The dramatic reveal

Fans of cozy mysteries full of sweet romance, witty interactions, and gripping suspense are sure to love Falcon's Favor! Also recommended for anyone who's enjoyed Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston; Mackenzi Lee; and/or Gail Carriger. Those readers will delight as this Victorian-era-esque world unfolds before them. A multi-layered steampunk fantasy tale of colorful characters and subterfuge that promises to entrance.

"A fun-filled romantic steampunk story that returning readers will enjoy." ~Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

Series Note: Falcon's Favor is a standalone story in the YA, steampunk fantasy series, Broken Gears (despite being listed as the fourth in the series).

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