Most Popular Books by Grace Burrowes

Gabriel North has spent two years allowing his family to believe him dead, while he assumes the identity of a hardworking steward on the neglected Three Springs estate. When Gabriel falls in love with Polonaise Hunt, cook at Three Springs, he realizes he must solve the mystery of who tried repeatedly to kill him, before he can ask any woman to share his life.Gabriel resumes his proper identity as Marquess of Hesketh only to find that Polonaise has also resumed her calling, that of talented portrait artist, and she''s been commission to paint Gabriel''s heir. While Gabriel tries to untangle the mystery of his attempted murder, he finds Polonaise has been keeping secrets of her own. She can capture Gabriel''s likeness on canvas, but can he capture her heart? (IS)

He’d rather carry hod in hell… Finn Cathcart, a successful sculptor, is having a fine time on the Continent cavorting with alabaster nymphs and marble goddesses (so to speak), when he’s informed that a ducal title awaits him back in England. The same family who disowned Finn’s father now needs an heir to prevent all their wealth from falling into the Crown’s greedy hands. ...She’d rather he did too. Wilhelmina Cathcart is the widow of the previous ducal heir, and she has no patience with fledgling peers who come grumbling to their honors. Mina has a daughter to raise, meddling family to manage, and no time to explain Mayfair society to a stubborn, backward, contrary duke… even if he is charming and a good listener. Mina and Finn are on the point of admitting a powerful attraction when an enemy close at hand threatens to ruin their hopes for a happily ever after. They will have to work together, and put aside both well earned pride and treasured prejudices, if their shared dream is to bloom into a shared future.

A freshly wrapped Regency Christmas romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes. What Lady Jenny wants for Christmas... For Christmas, soft-spoken Lady Jenny Windham craves the freedom to pursue her artistic ambitions, though it will mean scandalizing her ducal parents and abandoning all hope of a family of her own. She confides her plans to successful artist Elijah Harrison when he''s commissioned to paint a portrait of her small nephews, because assisting Elijah will bring Jenny that much closer to her heart''s desire--won''t it? ...Will break both their hearts Elijah Harrison finds in his unlikely assistant not only an inspiring muse and unappreciated talent, but also a lovely and passionate woman. If Elijah supports Jenny''s career, his own professional interests will suffer, but more significantly, he will lose Jenny forever. Both Jenny and Elijah must choose between true love and a lifelong dream. Windham series: The Heir (Book 1) The Soldier (Book 2) The Virtuoso (Book 3) Lady Sophie''s Christmas Wish (Book 4) Lady Maggie''s Secret Scandal (Book 5) Lady Louisa''s Christmas Knight (Book 6) Lady Eve''s Indiscretion (Book 7) Lady Jenny''s Christmas Portrait (Book 8)

Gwen Hollister, cousin to the Marquis of Heathgate, has fashioned a life as a poor relation, raising her daughter Rose in rural obscurity and focusing all of her considerable passion and intellect on stewarding the estate they live on. Douglas Allen, Viscount Amery, is sent to Gwen by their mutual relations for lessons in husbandry of the land. Only because Douglas rescues Gwen''s daughter from certain peril, does Gwen accept the task. As Douglas and Gwen find common ground, and then mutual pleasure, Gwen''s past rises up in the person of the powerful Duke of Moreland, who''s bent on wresting control of Rose from her mother, even if it means Gwen must marry the Moreland heir. (IS)

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"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.

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.

Enjoy the first three books in this bestselling Regency romance series about the highly unconventional Wentworth family. My One and Only DukeLondon banker Quinn Wentworth is facing execution. So when widowed and pregnant Jane Winston crosses his path, Quinn offers her marriage as a way to provide for her child. Neither thinks they''ll actually have a future together, until Quinn is declared the long-lost heir to a dukedom-and set free. Are they doomed from the start or destined for a happily-ever-after? When a Duchess Says I DoDuncan Wentworth has vowed to never again try his hand at rescuing a damsel in distress-until he meets the beautiful, bewildering woman hiding in the woods of his estate. Widowed duchess Matilda Wakefield can''t entrust Duncan with her secrets without embroiling him in her problems, but neither can she resist the honorable, brilliant man offering her his aid. Falling into Duncan''s arms is a distraction Matilda can''t afford-or they''ll both pay the price. Forever and a DukeWrexham, Duke of Elsmore, is on the verge of social catastrophe. And as much as Eleanora Hatfield would like to avoid titled gentlemen, she has no way to refuse when the duke seeks her help. Only what starts as an unwanted assignment soon leads to forbidden kisses and impossible longings. But as Ellie begins to untangle the severity of Rex''s plundered finances, the clearer it becomes their passion cannot lead to anything other than heartbreak.

Letty Banks, madam of Viscount Fairly''s high-class brothel, can''t resist her attraction to her employer. The feeling is mutual, but as David works to make Letty a respectable woman again, he uncovers her secrets and risks losing her.

Andrew Alexander, Earl of Greymoor, has tried to run both from memories of a boating tragedy that claimed the lives of several loved ones, and from an attraction to pretty, petite, Astrid Worthington. He returns to England to find Astrid widowed, expecting a child, and more irresistibly attractive to him than ever. When it becomes apparent that Astrid needs a husband who can keep her and her unborn child safe, Andrew must decide if old nightmares will continue to control his life, or if his love for Astrid entitles him to a second chance at happiness-and love. (IS Prt)

Gareth Alexander, Marquis of Heathgate, has spent nine years indulging every whim allowed the wealthy and titled-also grieving five family members who died in the boating accident that left him with the title. To meet an obligation to a deceased friend, Gareth, a confirmed rake, must teach Felicity Worthington, an equally confirmed spinster how to run a brothel in ninety days. Time is running out to ensure Felicity has the security the brothel will provide, but Gareth becomes increasingly reluctant to ruin a woman he respects as much as he desires. (KDP)

Daniel Banks is a man of the cloth whose vocation is the last comfort he has left. In an attempt to start his life over, Daniel accepts the post of vicar in Haddondale, a position supported by the Earl of Bellefonte. There Daniel meets Lady Kirsten Haddonfield, to whom life has also dealt multiple unkind blows. Daniel''s interest is piqued by Kirsten''s unsentimental attitude toward her misfortunes, and by the kind-heartedness the lady keeps well hidden. Kirsten is much taken with Mr. Banks and his genuine compassion for others, despite his own troubles. When Providence intervenes, and Daniel and Kirsten can become engaged, their happiness seems complete?. though every garden has at least one nasty, sly, determined serpent. (Kprt)

Though there are lines he will not cross, Darius Lindesy has become the favored plaything of bored, wealthy society ladies. He contracts one final engagement with the pretty, sweet, Lady Vivian Longstreet, in hopes that meeting his obligations to Vivian will free him from the financial constraints making his life hell. Darius finds that the bargain he thought would cost him the last of his self-respect instead resurrects both his honor and his heart

Single mother Vera Waltham must turn to her neighbor, attorney James Knightley, for help, even though she is torn between her feelings for him and his reputation as a ladies'' man.

A dogged investigation... Lord Julian Caldicott is summoned to the country home of a family friend to look for a prize foxhound who''s gone missing. The purloined canine turns out to be only the tail of a series of puzzles involving family secrets, slander, blackmail, and fraud. Matters grow more baffling when Julian is told to drop the investigation, though suspects abound, motives are multiplying apace, and a large sum of money has come into play. Hounded by mischief... Julian survives an attempt on his life, and endures slights to his honor rather than give up on his objective. Before the truth is revealed-and the hound brought safely home-he will have to choose between protecting his only surviving brother from ruin, or allowing a scoundrel to get away with the next thing to murder.

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.

"Single mom Sidonie Lindstrom has her hands full with a troubled foster son, an abrupt adjustment to country living, and an unforeseen lack of funds. When her taciturn neighbor, MacKenzie Knightley, repeatedly offers practical help, Sid reminds herself she''s not interested--despite his kindness, pragmatism, and quiet charm. MacKenzie sees the vulnerability beneath her pride, and he''s determined to change her mind...,"-- page [4] of cover.

A fake engagement and plenty of charm keep the pages turning in this delightful Regency romance which the USA Today bestselling author Julia Quinn hails as "terrific." "I have come to ask you to kill me, my lord." Miss Abigail Abbott desperately needs to disappear—permanently—and the only person she trusts to help her do that is Lord Stephen Wentworth, heir to the Duke of Walden. Stephen is brilliant, charming, and—when he needs to be—absolutely ruthless. So ruthless that he proposes marriage instead of "murder" to keep Abigail safe. Stephen was smitten the instant his sister introduced him to Abigail, a woman with the dignity and determination of a duchess and the courage of a lioness. When she accepts his courtship of convenience, he also discovers she kisses like his most intimate wish come true. For Abigail, their arrangement is a sham to escape her dangerous enemies. For Stephen, it''s his one chance to share a lifetime with the lady of his dreams—if only he can convince her his love is real.

Four bestselling authors bring you the magic of the season in this holiday historical anthology! His for Christmas by Jennifer Haymore Lady Amelia Witherspoon simply must get home to her beloved family on Christmas Eve. So when a terrible storm threatens to leave her snowbound, she refuses to admit defeat—even if that means sharing a carriage with Evan Cameron, the last man she ever hoped to see. Their only option is to take refuge together at a nearby inn, sharing the one remaining room. Evan promises to be a gentleman . . . but it''s a promise neither of them wants him to keep. Once Upon a Christmas Eve by Elizabeth Hoyt Adam Rutledge loathes Christmas. But he''ll brave the fiercest snowstorm to please his grandmother. Though when their carriage wheel snaps, they''re forced to seek shelter. Sarah St. John loathes rakes. But in the spirit of the season, she''ll welcome this viscount into her home. As the storm rages and the tension rises, Sarah and Adam find themselves locked in a fiery kiss. If love is the true meaning of Christmas, it''s the one gift this mismatched pair can''t wait to unwrap. Patience for Christmas by Grace Burrowes 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 writer 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? The Duke’s Christmas Miracle by Christina Britton After learning the horrible truth of her birth, Poppy Tilburn was driven from the only person who ever cared for her, her childhood friend Marcus. Now a lady’s maid, Poppy visits the Duke of Hollyton’s house party for the holidays—only to learn the duke is Marcus. If a romance between them was out of the question before, it is so much worse now that he is a duke. But as Marcus and Poppy find the romance between them that sparked long ago rekindling into something much stronger, will he get a Twelfth Night miracle and convince her to stay for good?

Ethan Grey''s life was shattered... Estranged from his family, widowed after an unhappy marriage, and weary from fighting his troubled past, Ethan Grey now has a chance for redemption. His son''s beautiful and remarkable governess might help him battle his ghosts, but it''s been a long time since he let himself get close to anyone. Alice Portman has more in common with Ethan than she can comfortably admit. For now, she''s satisfied with helping him rebuild his life and family. But the dangerous past is about to catch up with them both. An unforgettable Regency tale of two wounded people who get another chance at love. Award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes''s extraordinary writing will immerse you in a Regency world unlike any you''ve experienced.

Lord Julian Caldicott, still recovering from his years at war, is tasked with investigating the circumstances of a small boy who could be either the salvation of the Waltham dukedom or a pawn in a scheme to sink the Caldicott family in endless scandal. The boy is alone in the world, though any one of several women might be his mother, and they all claim that Julian''s brother, the late Lord Harry Caldicott, was the child''s father. To uncover the boy''s parentage, Julian must face demons from his own past, solve puzzles left behind by Lord Harry, and thwart enemies who wish the lad harm for reasons of their own. His investigation takes him from barracks, to brothels, to Hyde Park by dark of night. The longer he searches, the more tangled-and dangerous-the mystery becomes, for Julian and for the innocent child who deserves to know the truth of his own birthright.

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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

She''s learned to ask for nothing... Miss Hecate Brompton is on the shelf and relieved to finally be there with her personal wealth in tact. She faces enough challenges keeping her rackety family from scandal and ruin without the added bother of marriage. When Phillip Vincent approaches her with a request to become his de facto finishing governess, she''s both appalled by and sympathetic to his plan. She was once the awkward outsider, and knows exactly how treacherous the waters of the Beau Monde can be for the unsuspecting. To win her love, he will sacrifice everything. Phillip is mere gentry at heart, and the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair leave him frankly bored. For the sake of his family he must nonetheless learn to do the pretty. Miss Hecate Brompton, is anything but glittering. She''s quiet, proper, plain, and-to Phillip-utterly fascinating. He sees what society does not: Behind Hecate''s demure facade lurks a fierce heart and a brilliant mind. Hecate''s family has no quarrel with Phillip stealing her heart, but her fortune and her hand in marriage are quite another matter. Can the squire and spinster find a happily ever after when all of polite society intends to deny them exactly that?

Will Dorning, as the Earl of Casriel''s heir, and older brother to five rambunctious brothers, sees his life as one of duty and drudgery. He guards the earl''s back, and keeps a watchful eye on his siblings, though his only real companions are the dogs he''s treasured since boyhood; Lady Susannah Haddonfield has no patience with loud, smelly beasts of any species, but must learn to appear to like dogs so as not to offend her sister''s only marital prospect. Susannah turns to Will, an acquaintance from the most awkward years of her adolescence, to teach her how to get along with canines. Will instead teaches her how to get along with him, and with her siblings, until Susannah must choose between her favorite lone wolf and placid propriety. (Kprt)

"Consummate man of business and rake at large, Worth Kettering, repairs to his country estate to sort out his familial situation, trusting the ever efficient (though as yet unmet) housekeeper, Jacaranda Wyeth, will provide his family a pleasant summer retreat. To his surprise, his household is manage by a quick-witted, violet-eyed beauty who''s his match in many regards. As Jacaranda and Worth become enamored, the family she''s kept hidden from him, the financial clients Worth feels singularly protective of, and the ragged state of affairs between Worth and his estranged older brother Hessian all conspire to keep Worth and Jacaranda apart"--Page 4 of cover.

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.

Lady Joan Flynn needs a husband-any husband-if she''s not to find scandal and mischief under her Christmas tree; Scottish wool magnate Dante "Hard-hearted" Hartwell needs an aristocratic wife to gain access to the financing that will keep his wool mills secure. Can holiday magic weave an expedient match into true love, and wary differences into trust? (ISprt)

Ash Dorning has loved Della Haddonfield from afar for years. He has played the part of the cordial family connection and battled every demon from lack of funds, to meddling relatives, to a recurring case of the blue devils--while other men have won Della''s smiles. When Della lands in the midst of scandal, those fellows who fawned over her hand disappear behind the nearest potted palms, leaving Ash to waltz to the rescue.Della is compromised by a thoroughgoing bounder, and only Ash''s loyalty stands between her and hopeless ruin. But Ash has played least in sight with her for too long, and too many secrets lie between them for Della to believe that Ash is motivated by anything other than gentlemanly duty. When troubles comes calling once again, Ash and Della either learn to trust their love, or they will lose everything they hold dear--including each other. (KDP Print)

Lady Violet Belmaine emerges from two years of mourning less than enthusiastic about resuming her place in Polite Society. She''s talked into attending a country house party by her French physician friend, Hugh St. Sevier, only to find that the house party guests are preyed upon by a mysterious thief.Among the guests is Sebastian MacHeath, Marquess of Dunkeld. Violet once considered Sebastian her closest confidant, but war and the passing years have changed him. Nonetheless, when Sebastian''s valet, another veteran, comes under suspicion, Violet, St. Sevier, and Sebastian must work together to discover the true culprit, lest an innocent man be sent to the gallows for crimes he did not commit. (KDprt)