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Grace Burrowes Books in Order

Explore Grace Burrowes books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, and where-to-start tips for her Regency romances, Highland stories, and mysteries.

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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An Heir of Distinction

by Grace Burrowes

2026

Former vicar Bernard Huxley is suddenly responsible for family businesses and for two small children he barely knows. Their determined mother, Sorcha, Lady Barclay, will fight anyone who threatens them. When danger closes in, Bernard and Sorcha have to learn trust, together.

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A Gentleman Far From Home: A Cozy Regency Mystery

by Grace Burrowes

2026

Far from his usual comforts, a gentleman stumbles into a case that needs a steady mind and a careful tongue. A missing truth threatens more than one reputation. The investigation is cozy rather than grim, with a side of slow-building romantic tension.

The Elusive Earl

by Grace Burrowes

2025

Graham MacNeil returns after years away, still carrying the scandal that broke Morna MacKenzie’s heart. Morna wants answers, not apologies, and Graham is still keeping secrets. To move forward, they must uncover who caused the old devastation, and who is trying to hurt them now.

The Besotted Baron

by Grace Burrowes

2025

Newly titled Camden Huxley would rather focus on trade than on his family’s chaotic Yorkshire estate. Duty drags him home anyway, along with squabbling neighbors and hidden trouble. The woman who challenges him most might be the one who helps him make peace with his new role.

A Kiss for the Ages

by Grace Burrowes

2025

A short historical romance about two people who have waited longer than they meant to. One impulsive kiss forces them to admit they’re not just friends, or not just convenient allies. Family expectations loom, but the choice to be together feels timeless.

A Kiss for Hope

by Grace Burrowes

2025

Hope feels risky when life has been hard, but one unexpected kiss makes it impossible to ignore. A practical heroine and a determined hero choose honesty over fear, and find a future worth planning. A tender, uplifting historical romance in novella form.

A Gentleman of Sinister Schemes

by Grace Burrowes

2025

A sinister scheme is unfolding in plain sight, dressed up as polite society. Lord Julian has to read between the manners to find the threat. As he closes in, he also has to trust the people who want to help him, even when he’d rather go alone.

A Gentleman of Questionable Judgment

by Grace Burrowes

2025

Questionable judgment is one thing, but someone in this story is making choices that put others at risk. Lord Julian follows the clues through misunderstandings, hidden connections, and well-meaning meddling. The answer requires both logic and empathy, and a little luck.

A Gentleman in Possession of Secrets

by Grace Burrowes

2025

Everyone in the household seems to be guarding something, and Lord Julian can feel the tension in every room. When one secret turns dangerous, he has to act fast. The mystery unfolds with gentle humor, and a romance that rewards patience.

The Mysterious Marquess

by Grace Burrowes

2024

Lucien, Marquess of Lynnfield, vanished years ago and returns with more questions than answers. Taking up his inheritance means facing a family that doesn’t know him anymore, and a woman who won’t accept half-truths. Secrets from the past threaten any chance at a fresh start.

The Dreadful Duke

by Grace Burrowes

2024

Sculptor Finn Cathcart is happily avoiding England when he’s told a ducal title is waiting for him. The family who disowned his father now needs an heir, fast. A wary heroine has reasons to distrust them all, and Finn’s return stirs up old wounds.

A Gentleman Under the Mistletoe

by Grace Burrowes

2024

A Christmas gathering should be safe, but Lord Julian senses trouble under the glitter and greenery. A small mystery turns serious fast, and everyone has a reason to keep secrets. Between carols and mistletoe, he has to protect hearts as well as reputations.

A Gentleman of Unreliable Honor

by Grace Burrowes

2024

Honor is a slippery thing when money, reputation, and fear are involved. Lord Julian is drawn into a case where someone’s “good name” can’t be taken at face value. He’ll need careful observation, and a few uncomfortable conversations, to get to the truth.

A Gentleman in Search of a Wife

by Grace Burrowes

2024

A search for a wife should be a social exercise, until it becomes a cover for something much more serious. Lord Julian is asked to keep an eye on the proceedings, and the list of suspects grows by the hour. Romance and mystery twist together, neatly.

A Gentleman in Pursuit of Truth

by Grace Burrowes

2024

Lord Julian is hired to find the truth, and quickly learns that truth can ruin lives as easily as it saves them. As he follows the trail through polite society, he faces pressure to look away. He won’t, even when the answers hurt.

Worth More Than Rubies

by Grace Burrowes

2023

A heroine who has learned to value herself is offered a “deal” that could change her life, and not in the way society expects. A thoughtful hero sees her worth before anyone else does. Their romance focuses on trust, self-respect, and quiet courage.

Miss Dramatic

by Grace Burrowes

2023

A dramatic turn of events lands a heroine in a scandal she didn’t create. The one man who can help is not easily impressed, but he is observant, and loyal once convinced. Their partnership turns into chemistry, and then into a choice that changes everything.

Miss Devoted

by Grace Burrowes

2023

Devotion has kept her going through years of duty, and it has also kept her stuck. When a complicated situation offers her a chance to choose for herself, an unexpected gentleman stands beside her. Together they rewrite what devotion can mean, in love and life.

Miss Determined

by Grace Burrowes

2023

Determined is an understatement, she has a goal and she won’t be steered off it. A hero with his own carefully laid plans ends up in her path, and neither can easily yield. The push and pull is delicious, and the feelings sneak up on them.

Miss Dashing

by Grace Burrowes

2023

She’s dashing, and she knows it, but charm doesn’t solve every problem. When a serious matter threatens her family, she teams up with a man who prefers quiet to sparkle. Their banter turns into trust, and then into a romance neither planned.

Lady Violet Says I Do

by Grace Burrowes

2023

At a summer house party, Lady Violet’s young ward is accused of murder, and Violet knows the truth is being twisted. As she investigates, her partnership with Sebastian deepens into something harder to deny. Solving the case may finally change Violet’s own future.

A Gentleman of Dubious Reputation

by Grace Burrowes

2023

A man with a dubious reputation is either a villain, or a convenient scapegoat. Lord Julian investigates before the wrong person is ruined, and discovers that charm can hide fear. The case hinges on motive and timing, and on who is brave enough to tell the truth.

A Gentleman in Challenging Circumstances

by Grace Burrowes

2023

A tangled set of circumstances, debts, secrets, and a few lies, draws Lord Julian into another discreet investigation. The closer he gets to the truth, the higher the stakes for the people involved. The case offers clues, but also chances at friendship and love.

A Gentleman Fallen on Hard Times

by Grace Burrowes

2023

When a gentleman’s fortunes collapse, so does his safety, and someone is eager to take advantage. Lord Julian steps in to investigate, but compassion complicates the case. Solving the mystery means deciding who deserves a second chance, and why.

Never a Duke

by Grace Burrowes

2022

He never wanted a title, and he definitely never wanted the strings that come with it. A woman with a clear plan for her life helps him see what he’s been avoiding. Together they navigate family chaos, and discover that commitment can be freeing.

Miss Dignified

by Grace Burrowes

2022

She’s been the responsible one for years, and she’s tired of it. When a difficult situation demands she bend the rules, an unlikely ally steps in. Their partnership brings out her bold side, and his softer one, and neither of them is ready for that.

Miss Desirable

by Grace Burrowes

2022

Being “desirable” is not the same as being respected, and she wants the second one more. A hero with a reputation problem offers honesty instead of flattery. Together they challenge the people who want to control them, and build something that feels safe.

Miss Dauntless

by Grace Burrowes

2022

She’s fearless on the outside, but the risks this time are personal. When a man who’s sworn off attachments finds himself protecting her, their connection deepens fast. Adventure, family complications, and hard choices push them toward a love neither expected to trust.

Lady Violet Pays a Call

by Grace Burrowes

2022

A polite call is never just polite when Lady Violet is involved. A neighbor’s troubles pull her into a new puzzle, and the answers are not where anyone expects. As Violet investigates, she has to balance discretion with the need to act, now.

Lady Violet Investigates

by Grace Burrowes

2022

Widowed Lady Violet Belmaine has a talent for noticing what other people miss. When a small scandal hints at something darker, she starts asking questions, politely and persistently. A wary ally helps her dig deeper, and the case becomes personal.

Lady Violet Holds a Baby

by Grace Burrowes

2022

When a baby becomes the center of a dispute, Lady Violet is asked to help before the situation turns ugly. Family loyalties clash and rumors spread. Violet’s careful questions uncover a bigger story, and she learns that tenderness can be its own kind of courage.

Lady Violet Goes for a Gallop

by Grace Burrowes

2022

A morning ride should clear the head, but a gallop leads Lady Violet straight into trouble. Something is off in the stables, and someone is lying about it. Violet follows the clues through drawing rooms and fields alike, determined to protect the innocent.

Lady Violet Finds a Bridegroom

by Grace Burrowes

2022

A matchmaking problem lands on Lady Violet’s doorstep, and it’s not as simple as finding a willing groom. Old secrets and new lies swirl through the household. Violet has to sort truth from performance, while her own romantic prospects get complicated.

Lady Violet Enjoys a Frolic

by Grace Burrowes

2022

A country-house “frolic” promises harmless fun, until Lady Violet spots the telltale signs of a scheme. With reputations at risk, she has to move quickly, and quietly. The case turns into a test of trust between Violet and the people closest to her.

Lady Violet Attends a Wedding

by Grace Burrowes

2022

A wedding weekend should be all champagne and toasts, but Lady Violet senses trouble under the ribbons. When a guest’s behavior raises alarms, Violet follows the thread. The investigation tests her social skills, and her growing feelings for an unexpected partner.

A Tryst by the Sea

by Grace Burrowes

2022

A seaside escape is supposed to be private, but a planned tryst turns into a tangle of feelings and inconvenient reality. Two adults who should know better keep finding excuses to meet again. The ocean air is bracing, and so is the truth they avoid.

A Spinster by the Sea

by Grace Burrowes

2022

A self-sufficient spinster takes a seaside holiday to enjoy quiet and freedom. Instead she finds a tempting complication, and a small mystery that won’t stay ignored. With the waves as a backdrop, she risks changing her life in the most practical way possible.

Truly Beloved

by Grace Burrowes

2021

A couple with a long history faces the kind of decision that can’t be undone. Old misunderstandings and outside pressure keep pulling them apart, but affection keeps pulling them back. This is a tender, character-driven romance about choosing each other on purpose.

The Last True Gentleman

by Grace Burrowes

2021

He’s the last man anyone would call “true,” at least by society’s rules, and he likes it that way. A woman with little room for risk challenges his cynicism. As a mystery of motives unfolds, he discovers that integrity can be a choice, too.

One Scandalous Season: Four Holiday Novellas

by Grace Burrowes

2021

A holiday collection of four short Regency romances, each built around a season of parties, rumors, and unexpected tenderness. Grace Burrowes’s novella delivers family meddling and a couple who can’t keep pretending they don’t care. Quick, cozy, and low on angst.

Miss Delightful

by Grace Burrowes

2021

She’s known for her sunshine, but she’s hiding real worries behind the smile. A serious man who doesn’t trust easy charm sees the truth, and can’t look away. Their romance is a slow shift from polite friendship to something steadier, and braver.

Miss Delectable

by Grace Burrowes

2021

A practical young woman is tired of being underestimated. When she’s thrown into the path of a guarded gentleman with problems of his own, sparks fly. Together they navigate family pressure and a quiet threat that makes trust feel dangerous, and necessary.

How to Catch a Duke

by Grace Burrowes

2021

A duke becomes the target of a determined plan, but the heroine isn’t interested in tricks, she wants a real partnership. As they spend time together, their “strategy” turns into genuine affection. The hardest part is admitting what they want, out loud.

A Rogue in Winter

by Grace Burrowes

2021

A winter storm traps a rogue and a woman with no patience for nonsense in the same house. The forced proximity is inconvenient, then irresistible. With family watching and reputations at stake, they have to decide whether one night can become something lasting.

The Truth About Dukes

by Grace Burrowes

2020

Everyone thinks they know what dukes want, power, heirs, obedience. This story puts that myth to the test when a duke meets a woman who won’t play along. Secrets, family expectations, and genuine affection force them to face the truth, together.

My Heart's True Delight

by Grace Burrowes

2020

Two people who’ve been bruised by life find themselves in close quarters and discover a gentle kind of attraction. Family duties and lingering doubt make it hard to believe in happy endings. Their story leans into kindness, trust, and the courage to start again.

A Woman of True Honor

by Grace Burrowes

2020

She’s determined to protect her independence and her people, even when it costs her. He believes honor is something you do, not something you claim. When their lives collide, they form an alliance that asks for courage, patience, and love that can handle real life.

A Lady's Dream Come True

by Grace Burrowes

2020

A quiet, wish-fulfillment Regency romance where a woman who’s spent years being sensible finally risks wanting more. An unexpected suitor offers her a partnership, not a rescue. The dream isn’t a ball gown, it’s being truly seen and chosen.

A Duke Walked into a House Party: May I Have This Duke / The Duke of My Dreams

by Grace Burrowes

2020

Two Regency novellas set at lively house parties, where gossip spreads fast and attraction spreads faster. Each story features a duke with a problem he can’t solve alone, and a heroine who refuses to be impressed. Flirty, quick, and built for a cozy weekend read.

A Duke by Any Other Name

by Grace Burrowes

2020

A duke with a complicated history needs a clean solution, and a clever woman offers one. Their practical arrangement draws them into a tangle of family politics and very personal feelings. The title might change, but the truth about love doesn’t.

When a Duchess Says I Do

by Grace Burrowes

2019

A marriage proposal that looks sensible on paper turns into a leap of faith when a duchess-to-be insists on honesty. A guarded hero finds himself challenged by her clear-eyed expectations. Love grows in the middle of duty, paperwork, and very real feelings.

Forever and a Duke

by Grace Burrowes

2019

A duke trying to hold a new life together meets a woman who won’t settle for half-truths. Their relationship is tested by family demands and the weight of a title. To get a lasting happy ending, they have to build it, day by day.

A Lady of True Distinction

by Grace Burrowes

2019

A lady with a complicated past refuses to be defined by gossip. The gentleman drawn to her has his own hard-earned sense of honor. Together they navigate family pressure and old wounds, building a relationship that values respect as much as desire.

Scotland to the Max

by Grace Burrowes

2018

A visit to Scotland turns into a high-stakes change of plans when two people realize they want the same future, but not the same timeline. Friends, family, and the pull of place keep nudging them together. It’s a modern romance with a strong sense of setting.

My Own True Duchess

by Grace Burrowes

2018

A duke who’s done with society games meets a woman who refuses to be dazzled by power. Their connection grows through shared work and honest talk, not glittering parties. When old mistakes resurface, they have to fight for a future on their own terms.

My One and Only Duke

by Grace Burrowes

2018

A man unexpectedly becomes a duke, and the new title brings money, scrutiny, and family chaos. A sensible woman who sees the person behind the coronet becomes his anchor. Their romance blends real-world responsibilities with the thrill of starting over.

Marquesses at the Masquerade

by Grace Burrowes

2018

A collection of Regency romance stories built around a masquerade, where a mask makes it easier to tell the truth. Grace Burrowes’s contribution pairs unexpected partners amid society glitter. Each novella stands alone, but they all share the same festive night.

A Truly Perfect Gentleman

by Grace Burrowes

2018

He looks like the perfect gentleman, but he’s carrying secrets that could ruin lives. She’s practical, sharp, and not interested in being charmed. As they untangle a problem that touches both families, the “perfect” mask slips, and something real begins.

A Rogue of Her Own

by Grace Burrowes

2018

A self-reliant woman retreats to the Welsh countryside to escape gossip and pressure. A notorious rogue arrives with problems of his own, and the two strike a wary alliance. Between local secrets and family expectations, they discover a love that feels like home.

Too Scot to Handle

by Grace Burrowes

2017

A determined Windham niece meets the one Scot who won’t be pushed into her family’s plans. Sparks fly, but so do old grievances and obligations on both sides of the border. To be together, they have to decide what compromises are worth making.

Tartan Two-Step

by Grace Burrowes

2017

A chance encounter in Scotland turns into an unexpected partnership, complete with travel mishaps and friends who meddle. Two guarded adults try to keep things casual, but every dance step pulls them closer. It’s light, warm, and full of stubborn hearts.

No Other Duke Will Do

by Grace Burrowes

2017

Society expects a sensible match, but the heroine of this story wants something real. When a duke with his own reasons for avoiding marriage crosses her path, their arrangement starts as practicality. The real work is learning to trust, and to stay.

His Lordship's True Lady

by Grace Burrowes

2017

A reserved lord and a woman who’s learned to rely on herself form a cautious partnership. As they navigate family pressure and a few inconvenient secrets, attraction grows into trust. He offers a title, she insists on respect, and love has to meet both demands.

Elias in Love

by Grace Burrowes

2017

Elias thinks he knows exactly what love looks like, until it shows up in a form he didn’t plan for. This shorter story follows a sweet courtship shaped by family, humor, and a few honest conversations. The happy ending feels simple, and earned.

Duchesses in Disguise

by Grace Burrowes

2017

Two women step out of their titled lives for one night of freedom, and everything gets complicated. Disguises lead to unexpected friendships and inconvenient attraction. It’s a playful Regency romp with real feelings hiding under the costumes.

Will's True Wish

by Grace Burrowes

2016

Will wants a simple life, but family duty and old promises keep tangling his plans. A woman with her own quiet strength refuses to let him retreat into martyrdom. Their slow-burn romance turns on one question: what is Will willing to ask for?

Two Wee Drams of Love

by Grace Burrowes

2016

Two short Scotland-set romances in one volume, perfect for a quick escape. A shared glass of whisky, a little local gossip, and two couples forced to reconsider their plans. Sweet, funny, and grounded in everyday choices.

The Trouble with Dukes

by Grace Burrowes

2016

Megan Windham would rather read than flirt, but her family’s matchmaking is relentless. A duke in need of a practical bride offers an escape that benefits them both. The marriage of convenience works, until real affection starts changing the rules.

The Cowboy Wore a Kilt

by Grace Burrowes

2016

A rough-edged American cowboy lands in Scotland and immediately finds himself out of his depth. A local woman with responsibilities has no time for chaos, or attraction. Culture clashes, stubborn pride, and unexpected kindness turn a trip into something permanent.

Respect for Christmas

by Grace Burrowes

2016

A Christmas story where respect is the real gift. Two people with bruised pride and busy responsibilities are thrown together during the holidays, and forced to renegotiate old assumptions. Warmth, family chaos, and one honest conversation change everything.

Jack

by Grace Burrowes

2016

Jack is the last person anyone would call respectable, and he prefers it that way. When a woman with a sharp mind and a fragile situation crosses his path, he can’t walk away. Their romance is messy, funny, and surprisingly tender under the swagger.

Ashton

by Grace Burrowes

2016

Ashton has played the charming gentleman for so long it feels like armor. A woman with strong opinions sees straight through the act. When circumstances make them allies, Ashton is forced to be honest about his past, and about the future he wants.

Tremaine's True Love

by Grace Burrowes

2015

Tremaine has been the responsible one for so long he barely remembers what he wants. When a marriage bargain offers a solution to two problems at once, it sounds sensible. Then feelings appear, and the bargain starts to look like the only real risk.

Thomas

by Grace Burrowes

2015

Thomas is a weary gentleman who’d rather be left alone than dragged back into society. A smart, practical heroine needs help, and she won’t accept half measures. As duty pulls them together, Thomas learns that hope can be rebuilt, one choice at a time.

The First Kiss

by Grace Burrowes

2015

In Damson Valley, a first kiss can feel like a promise, and like a mistake. Two people with messy schedules and guarded hearts try to keep things simple. The town, and their families, have other plans.

The Duke's Disaster

by Grace Burrowes

2015

A duke with a careful public image faces a small disaster that could turn into a scandal. The only person who can help is a woman who’s unimpressed by titles. Their reluctant teamwork becomes flirtation, and then something much harder to control.

Must Love Scotland

by Grace Burrowes

2015

Another multi-author collection of Scotland-set romance, featuring a Grace Burrowes contribution. These short stories mix humor and heat with rugged settings, family complications, and the kind of happy ending that feels earned.

Must Love Highlanders

by Grace Burrowes

2015

A collection of Highland-themed historical romances, including a novella by Grace Burrowes. Expect kilts, clan loyalties, and heroines who won’t be pushed around. Each story stands alone, but they all lean into Scotland’s scenery and stubborn hearts.

Matthew

by Grace Burrowes

2015

Matthew has spent years doing the right thing, and resenting it. When he meets a woman who challenges his assumptions about family and loyalty, their connection grows quickly. A tangle of obligations threatens their peace, and forces Matthew to choose.

Kiss Me Hello

by Grace Burrowes

2015

Sid is grieving her brother and fighting to keep her foster-care license when Mac shows up, charming, capable, and a little too helpful. He’s great with her horses and her foster son, until she learns he isn’t what he seems. Love gets complicated fast.

Daniel's True Desire

by Grace Burrowes

2015

Daniel has spent years living by rules that keep everyone safe, except himself. A woman with her own plans won’t fit into his tidy world. When circumstances force them together, Daniel has to decide whether desire is a weakness, or a way home.

Dancing in the Duke's Arms

by Grace Burrowes

2015

A themed collection of historical romance novellas where dancing starts the trouble. Grace Burrowes’s story delivers ballroom tension, sharp conversation, and a couple forced into close proximity. Expect sparkling evenings, hidden motives, and a satisfying happy ending.

Christmas in Duke Street

by Grace Burrowes

2015

A cozy holiday romance set among London townhouses and family gatherings. An unexpected invitation brings two lonely people together at the busiest time of year. Between traditions, misunderstandings, and a little mischief, Christmas offers them a fresh start.

Axel

by Grace Burrowes

2015

Axel is blunt, protective, and convinced he’s not made for romance. The woman who catches his attention is not interested in being rescued, she needs a partner. As they work through a stubborn problem, Axel discovers that love can be steady, not soft.

A Single Kiss

by Grace Burrowes

2015

Single mom and attorney Hannah Stark has enough on her plate without a new man complicating things. One impulsive kiss, and one stubborn case, bring her face-to-face with a stranger who’s better than he looks. Trust becomes the real test.

Worth

by Grace Burrowes

2014

Worth has built his life on competence and control, not romance. When he’s pushed into close quarters with a woman who sees through his defenses, their partnership becomes personal. The real challenge is learning to accept help, and happiness.

What a Lady Needs for Christmas

by Grace Burrowes

2014

A snowed-in Highland Christmas turns into an unexpected second chance when a practical woman and a guarded gentleman are forced to rely on each other. Family meddling and old hurts complicate the season, but tenderness keeps showing up.

Trenton

by Grace Burrowes

2014

Trenton thought he’d outrun the mistakes of his youth, until a woman from his past forces a reckoning. Their renewed acquaintance starts as unfinished business and turns into something deeper. To move forward, they have to tell the truth.

The Traitor

by Grace Burrowes

2014

Left behind on the Continent, Sebastian St. Clair did whatever it took to survive, and England might call him a traitor for it. A woman who sees the man beneath the rumors offers help. Clearing his name may cost them both everything.

The MacGregor's Lady

by Grace Burrowes

2014

Asher MacGregor is hired to find a suitable husband for an American heiress, and he means to stay detached. In the Highlands, loyalty, proximity, and a few inconvenient truths make his careful arrangement anything but safe.

The Laird

by Grace Burrowes

2014

A Scottish laird facing enemies and hard choices must protect the people who depend on him. When an unexpected woman arrives with her own agenda, their alliance turns personal. Between clan loyalties and danger, love is the riskiest wager.

The Captive

by Grace Burrowes

2014

Christian Severn has survived by shutting down every feeling that might break him. A determined countess offers him shelter, and asks for honesty in return. Their growing bond is tested by threats from the past, and the fear of being truly known.

Kiss and Tell

by Grace Burrowes

2014

A bit of gossip can ruin reputations, and it can also spark a very inconvenient attraction. When two people are forced to work together to stop a scandal, the secrets they uncover are not just about society, but about themselves.

Jonathan and Amy

by Grace Burrowes

2014

Jonathan and Amy are finally on the same page, or so they think. This shorter story follows them through a fresh complication that tests their communication and their confidence. It’s a gentle look at what comes after the big declaration.

Hadrian

by Grace Burrowes

2014

Hadrian has a reputation for being difficult, and he’s earned it. A spirited heroine refuses to be intimidated, even when the stakes get serious. As they untangle a knot of family and responsibility, Hadrian discovers he wants more than solitude.

Douglas

by Grace Burrowes

2014

Douglas has spent years being the dependable one, which leaves little room for his own wants. A woman with a complicated past challenges his self-control and his sense of duty. Their romance is a slow build of trust, respect, and honesty.

David

by Grace Burrowes

2014

David is used to keeping his feelings private, especially in a family where everyone watches. When he meets a woman who needs an ally more than a rescuer, he offers help, and finds himself changed by it. Love arrives quietly, then all at once.

Christmas in the Duke's Arms

by Grace Burrowes

2014

A Regency Christmas gathers old friends and new temptations under one roof. A duke with too many responsibilities and a woman who’s tired of being overlooked strike an uneasy truce. The season offers warmth, but also hard truths.

A Kiss for Luck

by Grace Burrowes

2014

A shy moment, a bold decision, and a kiss that changes the direction of two lives. This shorter story sets up the Sweetest Kisses world with small-town charm, practical stakes, and chemistry that refuses to be ignored.

Once Upon a Tartan

by Grace Burrowes

2013

London gentleman Tiberius Flynn travels to the Highlands to care for a young niece and untangle family trouble. He expects duty and discomfort, not a sharp-tongued aunt who challenges every plan, and every feeling.

Nicholas

by Grace Burrowes

2013

Nicholas is a gentleman with secrets that don’t fit neatly into polite society. When a sensible woman comes to him for help, their practical arrangement forces both to be honest. The hardest choice is whether love is worth the exposure.

Morgan and Archer

by Grace Burrowes

2013

A short romance about two people who have been circling each other for years. When circumstances force an honest conversation, Morgan and Archer discover that the future they feared might be the one they want.

Mary Fran and Matthew

by Grace Burrowes

2013

A warm, shorter follow-up focused on Mary Fran and Matthew as they settle into marriage. Family obligations and old worries pop up, but the real question is how to make everyday life feel like a happily-ever-after.

Lady Jenny's Christmas Portrait

by Grace Burrowes

2013

When Lady Jenny Windham agrees to sit for a Christmas portrait, she expects boredom and social rules. Instead, the artist she hires pushes her to be honest, and the season becomes a test of courage, desire, and family expectations.

Lady Eve's Indiscretion

by Grace Burrowes

2013

Lady Eve Windham is tired of being treated as the “difficult” sister. When an indiscretion threatens her independence, she has to work with the one man who refuses to flatter her. Their bargain turns into a hard-earned partnership.

Gareth

by Grace Burrowes

2013

Gareth lives for wit, vice, and a reputation that keeps people at arm’s length. When he’s forced to take something, or someone, seriously, he discovers he’s not as untouchable as he pretends. A sharp-minded heroine makes him earn every inch.

Gabriel

by Grace Burrowes

2013

Gabriel knows what it is to regret a choice, and to pay for it. A meeting with a woman who has her own losses cracks open his careful distance. As danger and duty close in, Gabriel must decide what kind of life he wants now.

Ethan

by Grace Burrowes

2013

Ethan has learned to survive scandal by staying one step ahead of everyone’s expectations. A no-nonsense heroine won’t let him dodge responsibility so easily. Together they dig into a problem that demands courage, and a heart neither expected to offer.

Darius

by Grace Burrowes

2013

Darius has built a life around charm and control, because the alternative hurts too much. A woman with responsibilities and sharp insight refuses to be dazzled. As they work together, Darius risks the one thing he’s always avoided: real trust.

Beckman

by Grace Burrowes

2013

Beckman carries the kind of past that makes him wary of promises. When he’s drawn into a family problem that needs a steady hand, he meets a woman who won’t pity him, or be pushed aside. Attraction becomes a chance at redemption.

Andrew

by Grace Burrowes

2013

Andrew looks respectable, but inside he’s carrying more than society would tolerate. A woman in need of protection, and a plan, draws him into a partnership that becomes unexpectedly intimate. Healing isn’t quick, but it is possible.

The Bridegroom Wore Plaid

by Grace Burrowes

2012

In the Victorian Highlands, Ian MacGregor needs a wealthy match to save his estate. The bargain should be simple, until an unexpected woman makes him question what he truly owes his clan, and his heart.

Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal

by Grace Burrowes

2012

Lady Maggie Windham’s private letters are stolen, and blackmail follows close behind. With her family hovering, she turns to a discreet investigator for help. As the search tightens, Maggie must choose between safety, truth, and love.

Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight

by Grace Burrowes

2012

Lady Louisa Windham expects a polite holiday season, not a man who turns her world sideways. A Christmas house party brings old expectations to the surface, and Louisa finds herself tempted by a “knight” who sees past her title.

The Virtuoso

by Grace Burrowes

2011

Valentine Windham is known for music, not scandal, but circumstances force him into a new life. A self-possessed widow offers him help, and their growing trust is tested by secrets, sabotage, and the risk of wanting more than either planned.

The Soldier

by Grace Burrowes

2011

A battle-scarred officer comes home determined to keep his distance from society and its expectations. When he crosses paths with a woman who won’t be managed, their uneasy alliance turns personal, and both must face the past they’ve been avoiding.

Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish

by Grace Burrowes

2011

Caught in a blizzard, Lady Sophie Windham ends up caring for an abandoned baby alongside a complete stranger. The teamwork is awkward, then surprisingly sweet, and by the time Christmas arrives, Sophie has to decide what she truly wants.

The Heir

by Grace Burrowes

2010

Gayle Windham, Earl of Westhaven, tries to escape his father’s marriage campaign by hiding out in London. Instead he’s drawn to Anna Seaton, the capable housekeeper with secrets of her own, and the duke notices everything.

The Duke and the April Flowers

by Grace Burrowes

2003

Spring in London brings fresh gossip, and a duke who can’t ignore a certain woman any longer. An April-flower tradition, and a few misunderstandings, push them into close conversation. It’s a short, sweet Regency romance about taking a risk at the right moment.

Where should I start?

If you want a big, connected Regency family: The HeirThe SoldierThe Virtuoso
If you like matchmaking dukes and strong heroines: The Trouble with DukesToo Scot to HandleNo Other Duke Will Do
If you want broody, redemption-leaning romance: GarethDariusNicholas
If you prefer modern small-town love stories: A Single KissThe First KissKiss Me Hello
If you want cozy Regency mysteries: Lady Violet InvestigatesLady Violet Attends a WeddingLady Violet Finds a Bridegroom

Author bio

Grace Burrowes was born and raised in central Pennsylvania as the sixth of seven children. She was a kid who loved stories, and she never really stopped.

Before law school and deadlines, she was deep in music. She studied political science and music history in college, taught piano, and even accompanied ballet classes. Those years show up in her fiction later, in the way she writes practice, discipline, and the quiet relief of getting something right.

She also grew up around horses, including a gelding she called Buck. Between school, siblings, and barn time, she read romance novels voraciously, the kind with happy endings that feel like a promise you can keep. She kept journals, too, and liked the way words could turn a messy day into a story with a shape.

After graduation, Burrowes worked as a technical writer and editor. She kept reading romance and kept scribbling scenes of her own, even while building a practical life. She eventually earned a law degree and a master’s degree in conflict transformation, training that’s basically a crash course in why people dig in, lash out, and sometimes learn to listen.

Then she became a mom.

She’s described doing small-town lawyering while raising her child, and later working in Maryland representing children in abuse and neglect proceedings. That work is serious, and it’s also intensely human, built on patience, plain talk, and paying attention to what people avoid saying out loud. Those same instincts fuel a lot of her romance, where the biggest turning points are often honest conversations and hard-earned trust.

In 2006, she started writing romantic fiction in earnest. She has said one first chapter of a romance novel once hit her at exactly the wrong time, right as she was headed into a big deadline. The thought that followed was simple: she could do this, too. She went to a writers’ conference, met an editor at a hotel bar, and that chain of events eventually led to The Heir, the first book in her connected Windham world.

Across her bibliography, you’ll find the same focus on people rebuilding their lives. Some stories lean into Regency titles and family politics, like The Heir. Others head to the Victorian Highlands, as in The Bridegroom Wore Plaid, or step into contemporary small-town life in A Single Kiss. When she turns up the stakes, as in The Captive, the romance is still rooted in choices, loyalty, and the slow work of trusting someone.

Families are never background noise in her books.

Burrowes has lived for years in the Baltimore area and later returned to Texas, settling in Austin. She’s said her writing chair is her happy place, and it’s easy to see why, her stories make room for banter, tenderness, and people who learn how to ask for what they need. If you like romance with competence, consequences, and a big web of recurring characters, she’s a good author to settle in with.

Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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