Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Although the date of this work is uncertain, and we know nothing about the author, its composition is roughly contemporary with "The Canterbury Tales" in the later part of the 14th century. In the subtle and accomplished poem, the hero's...
Duke Walked Into a House Party
May I Have This Duke - previously available in Dancing in the Duke's Arms Gerard Hammersley, Duke of Hardcastle, is dragooned by an old friend into attending a house party, though Hardcastle refuses to fall prey to the matchmakers who relish such gatherings. He recruits his nephew's prim, prickly governess, Miss Ellen MacHugh, to preserve him from being compromised by the matchmakes, and offers in exchange to deflect the amorous viscounts who plague Ellen. Ellen agrees to Hardcastle's scheme for two reasons. First, she's been attracted to His Grace since the day she laid eyes on him, and knows that behind Hardcastle's lack of charm lies a ferociously loyal and faithful heart. Second, she's departing from Hardcastle's household at the conclusion of the house party, and two weeks safeguarding His Grace's bachelorhood is as much pleasure-and as much torment-as she can endure before she leaves him. The Duke of My Dreams-previously available in Once Upon a Dream Banker's daughter Anne
Truly Beloved
Fabianus Haviland, 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.
Miss Delightful
Miss Dorcas Delancey, vicar's daughter and advocate for the less fortunate, has been guarding her heart from fortune hunters and fashionable fribbles for years. She's completely unprepared for Alasdhair MacKay, former officer and all around grouch, to steal that heart. But when Alasdhair takes on responsibility for a motherless infant whom Dorcas's family won't acknowledge, she sees the honor lurking beneath his gruff mannerisms. Alasdhair MacKay did not storm hell with Wellington's army just so he could drink, swive, and flirt his way through life after Waterloo. He's serious, intelligent, and passionate about his causes-also passionate in his regard for Dorcas. He's the man of her dreams and a paragon in plaid, but looming scandal means Dorcas will have to choose between love and the honor Alasdhair so relentlessly values.
Miss Dauntless
Matilda Merridew, former hoyden of the first water, finds herself widowed, weary, and in want of coin. Along comes Marcus, Lord Tremont, with an interesting-and decent-proposition. Tremont will provide Matilda a handsome salary and keep a commodious roof over her head if she will relieve him of the burden of managing a houseful of unruly former soldiers. Matilda accepts the post, and soon learns that the proper, soft-spoken earl has a far more dashing side. Marcus, whose lodestars in life have been order and duty, is drawn to Matilda's determination and pragmatic good cheer. When Matilda's past rises from the grave to destroy any hope of a happily ever after, Matilda and Marcus will have to decide if love truly can conquer all
Miss Determined
Trevor, Marquess of Tavistock, has finally decided to stop larking around on the Continent, come home, and take a bride. His solicitors applaud his decision to settle down, provided he chooses a wealthy young lady to be his marchioness. Those years Trevor spent seeing the world were bad years for the lordly coffers. Trevor is reluctant to consign himself to a mercenary marriage, and instead considers selling off some of his smaller properties. While inspecting one such estate, he meets Miss Amaryllis DeWitt. Her family is desperately trying to find a title for her to marry, and she does have the most lovely fortune, but she thinks Trevor is an aspiring beer merchant, and he thinks the truth might get him drop-kicked back to France. Then there's the tenant Trevor finds on another estate, whose existence the solicitors have been trying to hide...Will it be truth or true love for Trevor and Amaryllis?
My Own True Duchess
Jonathan Tresham, heir to the Duke of Quimbey, needs a discreet ally to help him choose a wife from among the army of young ladies eager to become his duchess. When proper widow Theodosia Haviland rescues him from a compromising situation, he knows he's found an advisor he can trust. Theo's first marriage taught her the folly of indulging in romantic notions, and she's determined that Mr. Tresham's intended be an ideal dynastic match for him, not some smitten ninnyhammer. When Jonathan decides that Theo's is the only name on his list of possible duchesses, she protests, though she knows that Jonathan is kind and honorable despite his gruff exterior. Theo is guarding secrets, and a ducal heir is the last person she can marry, even if she does harbor an entirely inappropriate attraction to him.
Miss Dignified
He's guarding his heart. Captain Dylan Powell is determined see the men who served under him settled into civilian life before he leaves London for his home in Wales. The task is taking much longer than anticipated, but then, London has become a more appealing place to bide now that Dylan has hired Lydia Lovelace as his housekeeper. She's intimidatingly good at her job, never complains, and remains unwaveringly composed in the face of all provocations. She's guarding secrets. Lydia accepts the post working for Captain Powell because she's trying to find her brother, who should have long since come home from the war. She cannot reveal her true identify lest she put her sibling in peril, but she's falling hard for the serious, dedicated man who employs her. Which will Lydia choose--duty and feather dusters or the dashing captain?
The Soldier
'Grace Burrowes is terrific.' —Julia Quinn, NYT bestselling author of the Bridgerton series A New York Times and USA Today bestseller from Grace Burrowes's lush Regency series, featuring the beloved Windham family and a duke obsessed with getting his sons married… A weary soldier home from war A beautiful neighbor who could be his salvation Even in the quiet countryside, Devlin St. Just, the oldest but illegitimate son of the Duke of Moreland, can find no peace. His idyllic estate is falling down from neglect and nightmares of war give him no rest. Then Devlin meets his new neighbor... With her confident manner, the lovely Emmaline Farnum commands all of Devlin's attention, even when he realizes the previous owner's five-year-old daughter has become a fixture on his property. Calling on Emmaline to become the girl's governess, he soon learns that she can nurture him too, in ways no other woman ever has before… The Windhams: The Duke's Obsession The Heir (Book 1) The Soldier (Book 2)
The Virtuoso
Nothing can replace a terrible loss… Gifted pianist Valentine Windham, youngest son of the Duke of Moreland, pours all his passion into his music. But when injury prevents him from playing the piano, he flees to the country, alone and tormented by what he has lost. Except a new beginning… Ellen Markham has hidden herself away, looking for safety in solitude. Her curious new neighbor offers a kindred lonely soul whose desperation is matched only by his desire, but Ellen’s devastating secret could destroy them both. Together they’ll find there’s no rescue from the past, but a new future may be worth the cost... The Windhams: The Duke’s Obsession The Heir (Book 1) The Soldier (Book 2) The Virtuoso (Book 3) Praise for The Soldier: “Captivating… Burrowes’s straightforward, sensual love story is intelligent and tender.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW “Filled with wonderfully touching relationships, interesting and intriguing characters, witty and delightful humor, and steamy romantic
Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish
Grace Burrowes makes Christmas wishes come true in this dazzling yuletide Regency romance where getting snowed-in at the family estate is the perfect way for Lady Sophie to rekindle the desire she thought she'd cast aside. All she wants is a littl...
The Heir
'Grace Burrowes is terrific.' —Julia Quinn, NYT bestselling author of the Bridgerton series An earl who can't be bribed A lady who can't be protected A blooming romance that can't be denied. Gayle Windham, Earl of Westhaven, is the dutiful heir to the Duke of Moreland. Tired of the price of nobility and his father's unrelenting pressure to marry, he escapes to his London townhouse for the summer, where he finds himself intrigued by the secretive ways of his beautiful housekeeper. Anna Seaton is a talented, educated woman…so what is she doing here? As the two begin to lose their hearts, Anna's secrets threaten to bring the earl's orderly life crashing down—and he doesn't know how he's going to protect her from the fallout… What people are saying about the best Regency romances by the master of her craft: 'Burrowes's fresh, gorgeous writing held me riveted from start to finish.'—MEREDITH DURAN 'Luminous and graceful…a refreshing and captivating love story.'—Publishers Weekly Starred
Rogue of Her Own
'Smart, sexy, and oh-so-romantic' Mary Balogh 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 unwitti...
Duke by Any Other Name
'Grace Burrowes is terrific!' Julia Quinn, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series A difficult duke, a determined lady and too many secrets . . . Nathaniel, Duke of Rothhaven, lives in seclusion, leaving his property only to gallo...
Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal
Lady Maggie Windham has secrets? And she's kept them...until now. When a blackmailer threatens to expose Maggie's secret letters, she turns to investigator Benjamin Hazlit to keep catastrophe at bay. Benjamin Hazlit has secrets of his own, includi...
Lady Violet Investigates
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.
Trouble With Dukes
'Smart, sexy, and oh-so romantic' 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 Mega...
A Rogue of Her Own
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
Historians at War
No event of the twentieth century aroused as much passion as the Spanish Civil War. People felt compelled to take sides, whether for the elected Republican government, or for Franco and the Nationalists who were seeking to overthrow it. It was a c...
My One and Only Duke
'Smart, sexy, and oh-so romantic' Mary Balogh 'Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure' Tessa Dare Meet the highly unconventional Wentworth family in this charming USA Today bestseller with a Cinderella twist, perfect for fans of Mary Balogh. A funny...
Miss Dashing
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