New Releases by Grace Burrowes

Fabianus, Viscount Penweather, did not journey to the wilds of Dorsetshire in the dead of winter to engage in yet another dalliance with yet another lonely widow. Being a trifle lonely himself--only a trifle--he''s looking for a fresh start in fresh surrounds.Fabianus has always enjoyed the company of sensible women, though, and Lady Daisy is very sensible. Her ladyship doesn''t mince words regarding disappointing marital experiences, is ferociously devoted to her children, and has an immediate rapport with Penweather''s small daughter. When Daisy''s happiness is threatened by her in-laws, Penweather is honor-bound to intervene. Soon Daisy will have to choose, between her children and the man who makes her dream once again of the kind of happily ever after she''d thought could never be hers. (print LLPress)

Oak Dorning is an artist determined to take his place among London''s most successful portraitists. Town life is expensive, though, so a temporary post restoring a few old paintings for a ruralizing widow strikes Oak as a prudent detour on the way to his brilliant future.Verity Channing was married to a renowned artist, and knows firsthand how spiteful London sophisticates can be. A quiet life in the country is fine with her-also lonely and rather dull-until Oak finds scandalous treasures lurking in her art collection. When somebody sets out to ruin Verity, Oak must choose between his cherished ambitions and the lady who fills his dreams. (zon print)

Nick Haddonfield has made a promise to his dying father that he''ll marry before the Season''s over. When Nick meets Lady Leah Lindsey, he realizes he''s found not only a damsel in need of rescuing, but also a perfect countess of convenience. Then he spoils everything by falling in love with his wife?the one woman he can never, ever have.

Valerian is handsome, charming, and absolutely pockets to let. He''s hopelessly attracted to heiress Emily Pepper, but an honorable man must bring independent means to his marriage. Emily has been chased by enough fortune hunters to know that the fellow who balks at taking advantage of her wealth is exactly the man she needs, but she''s hiding secrets that Valerian must never learn. He needs a fortune, she needs a miracle. How can true love prevail

A brooding duke finds his beautiful new neighbor way too intriguing for his liking in this delightful Regency romance. "Grace Burrowes is terrific!" --Julia Quinn Nathaniel, Duke of Rothhaven, lives in seclusion, leaving his property only to gallop his demon-black steed across the moors by moonlight. Exasperated mamas invoke his name to frighten small children, though Nathaniel is truly a decent man -- maybe too decent for his own good. That''s precisely why he must turn away the beguiling woman demanding his help. Lady Althea Wentworth has little patience for dukes, reclusive or otherwise, but she needs Rothhaven''s backing to gain entrance into Polite Society. She''s asked him nicely, she''s called on him politely, all to no avail -- until her prize hogs just happen to plunder the ducal orchard. He longs for privacy. She''s vowed to never endure another ball as a wallflower. Yet as the two grow closer, it soon becomes clear they might both be pretending to be something they''re not. BookPage Best Romance Novels of 2020

It''s a clash of the classes in this beauty and the geek Regency romance that''s "fun, flirty and just a little nerdy," and an instant USA Today bestseller. (BookPage) Wrexham, Duke of Elsmore, is overrun by family obligations. With three sisters to escort about Town, a legion of cousins to look after, and aunties who insist he dance with every eligible young woman, he barely has time to manage his dukedom. When he finally carves out a moment to evaluate his family''s finances, he learns that he -- and his sisters -- are on the verge of social catastrophe. Eleanora Hatfield has an uncanny knack for numbers, but she knows from experience that dealing with the peerage can only lead to problems. Though she wants nothing to do with any titled gentleman, she reluctantly agrees to help when Rex seeks aid from her employer. What starts out as an unwanted assignment soon leads to forbidden kisses and impossible longings. But with scandal haunting Ellie''s past and looming in Rex''s future, how can true love lead to anything but heartbreak? Includes the bonus story "The Lady in Red" by Kelly Bowen!

Hessian Kettering, Earl of Grampion, is determined that his countess will be a settled, sensible lady with a spotless reputation. Lily Ferguson seems to fit Hessian''s requirements beautifully, and if she also kisses like his most cherished private dreams, that''s no reason to doubt his choice. And yet, the lady is not at all what she seems.

Treat yourself to a delightful Regency romance with a fairy-tale twist "much in the manner of Mary Balogh." (Kirkus) Duncan Wentworth once tried his hand at rescuing a damsel in distress long ago, and he''s vowed he''ll never make that mistake again. Yet when he comes across a stranger in the poacher-infested woods of his estate, decency compels him to offer the lady aid. Matilda is whip-smart, she can read Duncan''s horrible penmanship, and when she wears his reading glasses all Duncan can think about is naughty Latin poetry. Widowed duchess Matilda Wakefield can''t entrust her secrets to Duncan without embroiling him in the problems that sent her fleeing from London, but neither can she ignore a man who''s honorable, a brilliant chess player, and maddeningly kissable. She needs to stay one step ahead of the enemies pursuing her, and falling into Duncan''s arms is a distraction she can''t afford-or they''ll both pay the price. "Grace Burrowes is terrific!" --Julia Quinn "Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure." --Tessa Dare Library Journal Best of the YearPublishers Weekly Bestseller! BookPage "2019 Most Anticipated Romances"Bookish "Spring 2019 Must-Read Romances"

A friendly holiday competition turns steamy in this Regency romance novella from the New York Times bestselling author of My One and Only Duke. Previously published in Virtues of Christmas. Advice columnist Patience Friendly''s relationship with her stubborn, overbearing publisher, Dougal MacHugh, is anything but cordial. Dougal challenges Patience to take on a rival columnist in a holiday advice-a-thon, and sparks fly clear up to the mistletoe hanging from every rafter. Will Patience follow the practical guidance of her head or the passionate advice of her heart? "Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure." -- Tessa Dare

La vita di Will Dorning, erede del conte di Casriel e fratello maggiore di quattro ragazzi a dir poco turbolenti, è un susseguirsi di doveri e responsabilità che lascia¬no ben poco spazio ai piaceri. Solitario e tenebroso, i suoi unici veri compagni sono i suoi amati cani. Lady Susannah Haddonfield, invece, prova ribrezzo per qualunque specie animale, ma per non offendere il corteggiatore di sua sorella, deve imparare a dissimulare il proprio fastidio. Si rivolge quindi a Will, suo amico durante l’adolescenza, affinché le insegni come andare d’accordo con i cani. Ma la vicinanza con Will porterà Lady Susannah a scoprire non solo la passione per questi animali, ma anche per quell’uomo difficile e solitario, a cui in realtà lei non è mai stata indifferente… Dall''autrice di bestseller del New York Times e USA Today, un nuovo capitolo della serie Regency Il vero gentiluomo, una dolce storia piena di romanticismo e avventura, imperdibile per gli amanti dei cani e per i fan del meraviglioso talento narrativo di Grace Burrowes.

In this instant USA Today bestseller, a marriage of convenience between a duke''s niece and a reformed rogue leads to a delightful battle of wills. For Miss Charlotte Windham, the best way to maintain her spinsterhood -- and her independence -- is a teeny, tiny brush with scandal. She chooses wealthy, handsome upstart Lucas Sherbourne as her unwitting accomplice. He''s intelligent, logical, and ambitious. What Charlotte doesn''t count on is that one kiss will lead them straight to the altar. Sherbourne has no love for polite society, nor is he keen on being anybody''s husband of last resort. He is attracted to Charlotte''s boldness, though -- and her family''s influence. Without a title, he knows he''ll never truly be part of their world, even as he and Charlotte inch closer to a marriage that means much more than convenience. But a scheming business partner is about to test that tenuous trust, forcing Sherbourne to make a drastic choice: his wealth or his wife. "Smart, sexy, and oh-so romantic." -- Mary Balogh "If you''re not reading Grace Burrowes you''re missing the very best in today''s Regency Romance!" -- Elizabeth Hoyt

The first three books in this New York Times bestselling Regency romance series are now in a special collection perfect for binging and hailed as "terrific" by Bridgerton author Julia Quinn. THE TROUBLE WITH DUKES: They call him the Duke of Murder. The gossips whisper that the new Duke of Murdoch is a brute, a murderer, and even worse--a Scot. They say he should never be trusted alone with a woman. But Megan Windham sees in Hamish something different, someone different. TOO SCOT TO HANDLE As a captain in the army, Colin MacHugh led men, fixed what was broken, and fought hard. Now that he''s a titled gentleman, he''s still fighting -- this time to keep his bachelorhood safe from all the marriage-minded debutantes. Then he meets the intriguing Miss Anwen Windham. Anwen is amazed at how quickly Lord Colin takes in hand a pack of rambunctious orphan boys. Amazed at the thrill she gets from the rumble of his Scottish burr and the heat of his touch. But she doesn''t know Colin has enemies who will stop at nothing to ruin him and anybody he holds dear. NO OTHER DUKE WILL DO Julian St. David, Duke of Haverford, has a long-term plan to restore the family finances, but his sister has a much faster solution: host a house party for London''s single young ladies and find Julian a wealthy bride. Elizabeth Windham has no interest in marriage, but a recent scandal has forced her hand. As the two spend more time together, their attraction is overwhelming, unexpected... and absolutely impossible. With meddling siblings, the threat of financial ruin, and gossips lurking behind every potted palm, will they find true love or true disaster?

In this "exquisite gem from a master" of Regency Romance, one duke''s plan to find a bride makes for a most entertaining house party (Library Journal). Julian St. David, Duke of Haverford, is barely keeping his head above water in a sea of inherited debts. Though he has a long-term plan to restore the family finances, his sister has a much faster solution: host a house party for London''s single young ladies and find Julian a wealthy bride. Elizabeth Windham has no interest in marriage, but a recent scandal has forced her hand. As much as she''d rather be reading Shakespeare than husband-hunting, she has to admit she''s impressed by Julian''s protective instincts, broad shoulders, and, of course, his vast library. As the two spend more time together, their attraction is overwhelming, unexpected... and absolutely impossible. With meddling siblings, the threat of financial ruin, and gossips lurking behind every potted palm, will they find true love or true disaster? "Smart, sexy, and oh-so-romantic." -- Mary Balogh "Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure." -- Tessa Dare

Beckman Haddonfield has always solved his problems by moving on. When hes given the job of restoring a family property, he finds in Sara Hunt the one woman who makes him want to put down roots.As housekeeper on a neglected estate, Sara has finally found a quiet place to raise her daughter and heal from a tumultuous past.

Don''t miss this "well-plotted, beautifully written story" (Library Journal) about a sexy Scot and the woman who finally captures his heart in the New York Times bestselling Windham Brides series. As a captain in the army, Colin MacHugh led men, fixed what was broken, and fought hard. Now that he''s a titled gentleman, he''s still fighting -- this time to keep his bachelorhood safe from all the marriage-minded debutantes. Then he meets the intriguing Miss Anwen Windham, whose demure nature masks a bonfire waiting to roar to life. When she asks for his help to raise money for the local orphanage, he''s happy to oblige. Anwen is amazed at how quickly Lord Colin takes in hand a pack of rambunctious orphan boys. Amazed at how he actually listens to her ideas. Amazed at the thrill she gets from the rumble of his Scottish burr and the heat of his touch. But not everyone enjoys the success of an upstart. And Colin has enemies who will stop at nothing to ruin him and anybody he holds dear. "Sexy heroes, strong heroines, intelligent plots, enchanting love stories...Grace Burrowes''s romances have them all." -- Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author "Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure." --Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author

SERIA „MIRESELE WINDHAM” Clevetitorii șușotesc că noul duce de Murdoch este o brută, un ucigaș și, cel mai rău, este scoțian. Se spune că nu ar trebui să fie lăsat niciodată singur cu o femeie. Dar Megan Windham vede în el ceva diferit, pe cineva cu totul altfel decât nobilii superficiali în cercul cărora s-a învârtit întreaga viață. Nimeni nu a fost mai fioros și mai neînfricat în război decât Hamish MacHugh, deși acum soldatul are de înfruntat un câmp de luptă cu totul nou: un sezon londonez. Ca le facă pe plac surorilor lui interesate să-şi găsească soți din înalta societate de la Londra, ducele va accepta orice provocare – chiar și să o lase pe Megan Windham să-l învețe să valseze pentru a nu se face de râs la balurile la care este nevoit să participe. Megan nu este câtuși de puțin intimidată de reputația lui sumbră, dar Hamish simte că și tânăra, la rândul ei, are propriile bătălii de purtat. Căci Megan a făcut o greșeală de neiertat în trecut, iar acum consecințele se întorc să o bântuie. Vinovat pentru chinul ei este Sir Fletcher Pilkington, un nobil aflat mereu în căutarea banilor și care nu se va da înapoi de la șantaj pentru a pune mâna pe o moștenitoare bogată. De dragul lui Megan, Hamish este gata să riște tot pentru a o salva de viitorul nefericit pe care i l-a pregătit Sir Fletcher, dacă, în schimb, primește inima ei pentru totdeauna. Grace Burrowes este o prolifică autoare din Statele Unite, membră a Asociației Scriitorilor de Romane de Dragoste din America. Pasiunea ei pentru historical romance este dovedită de cele șapte serii dedicate acestui gen, care s-au bucurat de un real succes în rândul cititorilor din întreaga lume.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Windham series comes "a wonderfully funny, moving romance," (Eloisa James) perfect for fans of "sexy heroes, strong heroines, intelligent plots, [and] enchanting love stories" (Mary Balogh). THEY CALL HIM THE DUKE OF MURDER... The gossips whisper that the new Duke of Murdoch is a brute, a murderer, and even worse--a Scot. They say he should never be trusted alone with a woman. But Megan Windham sees in Hamish something different, someone different. No one was fiercer at war than Hamish MacHugh, though now the soldier faces a whole new battlefield: a London Season. To make his sisters happy, he''ll take on any challenge--even letting their friend Miss Windham teach him to waltz. Megan isn''t the least bit intimidated by his dark reputation, but Hamish senses that she''s fighting battles of her own. For her, he''ll become the warrior once more, and for her, he might just lose his heart./DIV

Valentine Windham, putra bungsu Duke of Moreland, adalah seorang pianis berbakat. Dia tidak menghiraukan obsesi sang ayah untuk melihat putra-putranya menikah. Val mencurahkan hidupnya hanya untuk musik, hingga di suatu waktu dia harus kehilangan sesuatu yang membuat hidupnya terasa gelap dan tanpa harapanåÉ. Ellen Markham hidup tersembunyi dan menyendiri, tersiksa oleh kesalahan di masa lalu yang terus menghantui. Kehadiran Val di dekatnya memberikan suatu penawar akan kelamnya kehidupan dalam bentuk gairah yang tak tertahankan. Tetapi Ellen sadar bahwa nyawa Val bisa saja terancam karenanya, dan dia harus membiarkan pria itu pergi, sejauh waktu yang sanggup mereka tanggungåÉ.

"Ashton Fenwick was raised to be the bastard older brother--the charming, happy bastard older brother. Now, an earldom has been foisted upon him, and his family urgently needs him to find and marry the right countess. With charm at the ready, Ashton is prepared to go wife-hunting during the London social Season, but it''s the forthright landlady at Ashton''s lodging house who catches his eye. Matilda Bryce bakes delicious apple tarts and does not suffer titled fools, even as she looks after street urchins and does what she can to help Ashton prepare for the challenges before him. Ashton soon realizes that somebody is out to destroy Matilda''s happiness, and if he offers to make an honest countess of her, she could well flee. He''s found the woman for him, though, and will risk all to free Matilda from her past."--Back cover.

An earl''s spare, Will Dorning''s only true companions are his treasured dogs. When aristocratic London is plagued with dognappings, Will''s brothers believe he''s the only one who can save the stolen canines, with unexpected help from shy, bookish Lady Susannah Haddonfield.

Grace Burrowes, Emily Greenwood, and Susanna Ives team up to bring you three Regency novellas, each featuring a young, wealthy duke who must spend two weeks masquerading as a commoner in the bucolic backwater of Lesser Puddlebury. Disaster will rain down if their graces'' titled status become public knowledge. Fortunately for our heroes, true love is no respecter of rank.