Now a New York Times Bestseller! 'A dazzling debut brimming with passion, romance, and wit.' -Sophia Nash, RITA ward-winning author of Secrets of a Scandalous Bride An earl who can't be bribed... Gayle Windham, earl of Westhaven, is the first legitimate son and heir to the duke of Moreland. To escape his father's inexorable pressure to marry, he decides to spend the summer at his townhouse in London, where he finds himself intrigued by the secretive ways of his beautiful housekeeper... A lady who can't be protected... Anna Seaton is a beautiful, talented, educated woman, which is why it is so puzzling to Gayle Windham that she works as his housekeeper. As the two draw closer and begin to lose their hearts to each other, 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... 'A luminous and graceful erotic Regency... a captivating love story that will have readers eagerly awaiting the planned sequels.' Publishers Weekly (starred review) 'Burrowes' outstanding debut is a witty, sensual, Regencyromance featuring complex characters who ring to to the time period, leaving readers saying huzzah!' - Booklist (starred review)
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Burrowes' outstanding debut is a witty, sensual, Regency romance featuring complex characters who ring true to the time period, leaving readers saying huzzah! STARRED REVIEW (Booklist 2010-09-01)
Burrowes' enchanting romance charms from the beginning as her characters' battle of wills progresses into a deep passion. What sets this story apart are the charming and intelligent protagonists and delightful secondary characters. There's tenderness and sensuality, lighthearted verbal battles and tense moments that combine to delight. 4 Star Review (RT Book Reviews 2010-10-21)
Ms. Burrowes's characters are well developed, and the plot is interesting. (Historical Novels Review 2010-11-08)
A fun and rollicking romp of a new Regency series featuring fascinating brothers, beautiful and troubled women, and steamy passion. With tons of intrigue, searing seduction, and wonderful humor, Grace Burrowes' first book is a fun read that is a must read for fans of Georgette Heyer and Regency romances. A Night Owl Romance Top Pick! (Night Owl Romance 2010-11-10)
Such an incredible book, I couldn't put it down... perfectly executed. (Yankee Romance Reviewers 2010-11-18)
Burrowes' smooth, unobtrusive writing style engages all the senses. It makes the love scenes spellbinding, the danger a heart-pounding experience, and the caring, protective love for loved ones awe-inspiring. (The Long and Short of It Reviews 2010-11-19)
The Heir is an amazingly touching and genuine regency romance with very human main characters. (Bookaholics Romance Book Club 2010-11-29)
Debut author Grace Burrowes brings readers a captivating historical romance that will leave them longing for more. (Romance Fiction on Suite101.com 2010-11-29)
A great page-turning take on forbidden love. (New York Journal of Books 2010-12-01)
There is no doubt in my mind that regency lovers the world over will find this story a refreshing sip of lemonade in the stark heat of summer. This is most certainly a story that will be on my keeper shelf (Seriously Reviewed 2010-12-01)
Burrowes expertly crafts her characters and fills the plot with secrets and plot twists along with vivid descriptions and a lot of romance. (Rundpinne 2010-12-06)
If you're in the mood for a romantic read, pick up Grace Burrowes' The Heir to curl up with on a cold night. (Drey's Library 2010-12-06)
Dangerous secrets, scheming families and villainous villains--Ms. Burrowes keeps us wondering almost to the end exactly what those secrets are. (Linda Banche Romance Author 2010-12-06)
I really loved the deep characters, the tender romance and the voice of this story! (Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf 2010-12-08)
One of the best romance novels that I've read in a long time. (Laura's Reviews 2010-12-15)
A truly delightful historical romance that is extremely well-written and the characters interact with meaningful, loving closeness that makes this story very enjoyable. (Dark Diva Reviews 2010-12-20)
Grace Burrowes is a new voice in historical romance world. Her smooth style is refreshing. (Debbie's Book Bag 2010-12-21)
A story of lust, trust, love, and greed... Will leave your breathe short and your heart racing. (The Book Faery Reviews 2010-12-22)
Burrowes has created the perfect mix of love story, mystery and intrigue. (Read All Over Reviews 2010-12-27)
Enchanting and entertaining. (My Book Addiction and More 2010-12-27)
Surprising and unique... amazing chemistry. (Books Like Breathing 2010-12-29)
The heroine of Grace Burrowes' erotically charged romance is a woman of such mystery that both the hero and the reader become obsessed with her. (Deirdre Donahue USA Today 2011-01-03)
A fun light read with a strong love story at its center. (Broken Teepee 2011-01-03)
Intrigue, mystery and passion... Once I was into the book I couldn't stop reading it. (Leetid's Reading 2011-01-03)
Very well-crafted, each of the characters offers the reader something fresh and unexpected. (The Royal Reviews 2011-01-03)
...Vivid and interesting. The plot was fascinating, mysterious and engaging. (History Undressed 2011-01-07)
For a hot and sexy Regency grab yourself a copy of Grace Burrowes latest sensation! (Love Romance Passion 2011-01-10)
Full of romance and emotion this is one for the keeper shelf. (Rom Fan Reviews 2011-01-17)
Burrowes' enchanting romance charms from the beginning as her characters' battle of wills progresses into a deep passion. What sets this story apart are the charming and intelligent protagonists and delightful secondary characters. There's tenderness and sensuality, lighthearted verbal battles and tense moments that combine to delight. 4 Star Review (RT Book Reviews 2010-10-21)
Ms. Burrowes's characters are well developed, and the plot is interesting. (Historical Novels Review 2010-11-08)
A fun and rollicking romp of a new Regency series featuring fascinating brothers, beautiful and troubled women, and steamy passion. With tons of intrigue, searing seduction, and wonderful humor, Grace Burrowes' first book is a fun read that is a must read for fans of Georgette Heyer and Regency romances. A Night Owl Romance Top Pick! (Night Owl Romance 2010-11-10)
Such an incredible book, I couldn't put it down... perfectly executed. (Yankee Romance Reviewers 2010-11-18)
Burrowes' smooth, unobtrusive writing style engages all the senses. It makes the love scenes spellbinding, the danger a heart-pounding experience, and the caring, protective love for loved ones awe-inspiring. (The Long and Short of It Reviews 2010-11-19)
The Heir is an amazingly touching and genuine regency romance with very human main characters. (Bookaholics Romance Book Club 2010-11-29)
Debut author Grace Burrowes brings readers a captivating historical romance that will leave them longing for more. (Romance Fiction on Suite101.com 2010-11-29)
A great page-turning take on forbidden love. (New York Journal of Books 2010-12-01)
There is no doubt in my mind that regency lovers the world over will find this story a refreshing sip of lemonade in the stark heat of summer. This is most certainly a story that will be on my keeper shelf (Seriously Reviewed 2010-12-01)
Burrowes expertly crafts her characters and fills the plot with secrets and plot twists along with vivid descriptions and a lot of romance. (Rundpinne 2010-12-06)
If you're in the mood for a romantic read, pick up Grace Burrowes' The Heir to curl up with on a cold night. (Drey's Library 2010-12-06)
Dangerous secrets, scheming families and villainous villains--Ms. Burrowes keeps us wondering almost to the end exactly what those secrets are. (Linda Banche Romance Author 2010-12-06)
I really loved the deep characters, the tender romance and the voice of this story! (Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf 2010-12-08)
One of the best romance novels that I've read in a long time. (Laura's Reviews 2010-12-15)
A truly delightful historical romance that is extremely well-written and the characters interact with meaningful, loving closeness that makes this story very enjoyable. (Dark Diva Reviews 2010-12-20)
Grace Burrowes is a new voice in historical romance world. Her smooth style is refreshing. (Debbie's Book Bag 2010-12-21)
A story of lust, trust, love, and greed... Will leave your breathe short and your heart racing. (The Book Faery Reviews 2010-12-22)
Burrowes has created the perfect mix of love story, mystery and intrigue. (Read All Over Reviews 2010-12-27)
Enchanting and entertaining. (My Book Addiction and More 2010-12-27)
Surprising and unique... amazing chemistry. (Books Like Breathing 2010-12-29)
The heroine of Grace Burrowes' erotically charged romance is a woman of such mystery that both the hero and the reader become obsessed with her. (Deirdre Donahue USA Today 2011-01-03)
A fun light read with a strong love story at its center. (Broken Teepee 2011-01-03)
Intrigue, mystery and passion... Once I was into the book I couldn't stop reading it. (Leetid's Reading 2011-01-03)
Very well-crafted, each of the characters offers the reader something fresh and unexpected. (The Royal Reviews 2011-01-03)
...Vivid and interesting. The plot was fascinating, mysterious and engaging. (History Undressed 2011-01-07)
For a hot and sexy Regency grab yourself a copy of Grace Burrowes latest sensation! (Love Romance Passion 2011-01-10)
Full of romance and emotion this is one for the keeper shelf. (Rom Fan Reviews 2011-01-17)
About the Author
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes hit the bestseller lists with her debut, The Heir , followed by The Soldier and Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal . The Heir was also named a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2010, The Soldier was named a Publishers Weekly Best Spring Romance of 2011, and Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish was named Best Historical Romance of the Year in 2011 by RT Reviewers' Choice Awards. All of her Regency romances have received extensive praise, including starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist . Grace is branching out into short stories and Scotland-set Victorian romance with Sourcebooks. She is a practicing family law attorney and lives in rural Maryland.
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By Rory Girl
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Mass Market Paperback
It has been a while since a historical romance has captured me as thoroughly as The Heir. Too many times authors rush to consummate the relationship thinking that will prove that the characters are destined to be happily ever after but with The Heir you can actually see it happening one small intimacy at a time. There is no rush to the finish line just a slow build, a culmination of touches and thoughtful gestures between Gayle and Anna that makes you remember some of the reasons you may have fallen in love yourself a time or two. It is not always the grand gestures that win the fair maiden and Burrowes clearly shows us that with a book that I know I will reread again and again.
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By Secret Romance Junkie
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Mass Market Paperback
4.5 stars really.
When I started this book I was immediatly entranced by the way it was written. You learn more about the characters through their actions and their words than through long drawn out descriptions of their thoughts. Quite refreshing really. The chemistry between the two people develops nicely and has you truely rooting for them. I liked the hero's verbal expression of his passion. It left no doubt as to the depth of his involvement.
Where this book lost a star with me was in the last 50-100 pages. If he had just told her he loved her, you could have easily knocked 50 pages off the book. That particular plot device felt contrived. Also, the grand secret that Anna was hiding didn't really require secrecy. If she had shared, Gayle could have helped her.
Overall the book is well written. The characters are likable. The secondary characters are interesting and provide a nice foil to H/H.
When I started this book I was immediatly entranced by the way it was written. You learn more about the characters through their actions and their words than through long drawn out descriptions of their thoughts. Quite refreshing really. The chemistry between the two people develops nicely and has you truely rooting for them. I liked the hero's verbal expression of his passion. It left no doubt as to the depth of his involvement.
Where this book lost a star with me was in the last 50-100 pages. If he had just told her he loved her, you could have easily knocked 50 pages off the book. That particular plot device felt contrived. Also, the grand secret that Anna was hiding didn't really require secrecy. If she had shared, Gayle could have helped her.
Overall the book is well written. The characters are likable. The secondary characters are interesting and provide a nice foil to H/H.
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