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When Duncan Wentworth comes across a stranger in the poacher-infested woods of his estate, he offers 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 her enemies and falling into Duncan's arms is a distraction she can't afford � or they'll both pay the price.

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Burrowes is a writer of towering talent. --USA Today Happy Ever After on My One and Only Duke Skillfully crafted and exquisitely written, Burrowes' latest is pure gold; a brilliant launch to a promising series. --Library Journal on My One and Only Duke, starred review Readers will root for these two wary people as they learn to trust each other with their foibles and their truths. With revealing dialogue, games of chess and subtle sensuality, this romance sings. -- Bookpage Intimacy develops over conversations about his travels, games of chess, and a gradual sexual attraction, much in the manner of Mary Balogh's classic Regency romances...A romance of gentle yearning and fulfillment balance out by a suspense plot and a fast-paced third act. --Kirkus An intelligent, resourceful heroine and a hero who comes into his own bond over fierce games of chess, spirited banter, rapier wit, and mutual attraction in a sweet, passionate romance that is sure to enchant. --Library Journal, starred review An unusual pair of smart and worldly but reticent lovers; a modern sensibility about themes of consent, class, and disability; and a surprising and adventurous plot make Burrowes's latest Rogues to Riches Regency satisfyingly relatable nerdy escapism...will warm readers' hearts to the core. --Publishers Weekly, starred review Grace Burrowes is terrific! --Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author Grace Burrowes writes from the heart--with warmth, humor, and a generous dash of sensuality, her stories are unputdownable! If you're not reading Grace Burrowes you're missing the very best in today's Regency Romance! --Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author Sexy heroes, strong heroines, intelligent plots, enchanting love stories...Grace Burrowes's romances have them all. --Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author

Burrowes is a writer of towering talent. --USA Today Happy Ever After on My One and Only Duke Skillfully crafted and exquisitely written, Burrowes' latest is pure gold; a brilliant launch to a promising series. --Library Journal on My One and Only Duke, starred review An intelligent, resourceful heroine and a hero who comes into his own bond over fierce games of chess, spirited banter, rapier wit, and mutual attraction in a sweet, passionate romance that is sure to enchant. --Library Journal, starred review Readers will root for these two wary people as they learn to trust each other with their foibles and their truths. With revealing dialogue, games of chess and subtle sensuality, this romance sings. -- Bookpage Intimacy develops over conversations about his travels, games of chess, and a gradual sexual attraction, much in the manner of Mary Balogh's classic Regency romances...A romance of gentle yearning and fulfillment balance out by a suspense plot and a fast-paced third act. --Kirkus An unusual pair of smart and worldly but reticent lovers; a modern sensibility about themes of consent, class, and disability; and a surprising and adventurous plot make Burrowes's latest Rogues to Riches Regency satisfyingly relatable nerdy escapism...will warm readers' hearts to the core. --Publishers Weekly, starred review Grace Burrowes is terrific! --Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author Grace Burrowes writes from the heart--with warmth, humor, and a generous dash of sensuality, her stories are unputdownable! If you're not reading Grace Burrowes you're missing the very best in today's Regency Romance! --Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author Sexy heroes, strong heroines, intelligent plots, enchanting love stories...Grace Burrowes's romances have them all. --Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author

"""Burrowes is a writer of towering talent.""--USA Today Happy Ever After on My One and Only Duke ""Skillfully crafted and exquisitely written, Burrowes' latest is pure gold; a brilliant launch to a promising series.""--Library Journal on My One and Only Duke, starred review ""An intelligent, resourceful heroine and a hero who comes into his own bond over fierce games of chess, spirited banter, rapier wit, and mutual attraction in a sweet, passionate romance that is sure to enchant.""--Library Journal, starred review ""Intimacy develops over conversations about his travels, games of chess, and a gradual sexual attraction, much in the manner of Mary Balogh's classic Regency romances...A romance of gentle yearning and fulfillment balance out by a suspense plot and a fast-paced third act.""--Kirkus ""Readers will root for these two wary people as they learn to trust each other with their foibles and their truths. With revealing dialogue, games of chess and subtle sensuality, this romance sings.""-- Bookpage ""An unusual pair of smart and worldly but reticent lovers; a modern sensibility about themes of consent, class, and disability; and a surprising and adventurous plot make Burrowes's latest Rogues to Riches Regency satisfyingly relatable nerdy escapism...will warm readers' hearts to the core."" --Publishers Weekly, starred review ""Grace Burrowes is terrific!""--Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author ""Grace Burrowes writes from the heart--with warmth, humor, and a generous dash of sensuality, her stories are unputdownable! If you're not reading Grace Burrowes you're missing the very best in today's Regency Romance!""--Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author ""Sexy heroes, strong heroines, intelligent plots, enchanting love stories...Grace Burrowes's romances have them all.""--Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author"

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 writes from the heart--with warmth, humor, and a generous dash of sensuality, her stories are unputdownable! If you're not reading Grace Burrowes you're missing the very best in today's Regency Romance! --Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author Grace Burrowes is terrific! --Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author An unusual pair of smart and worldly but reticent lovers; a modern sensibility about themes of consent, class, and disability; and a surprising and adventurous plot make Burrowes's latest Rogues to Riches Regency satisfyingly relatable nerdy escapism...will warm readers' hearts to the core. --Publishers Weekly, starred review Readers will root for these two wary people as they learn to trust each other with their foibles and their truths. With revealing dialogue, games of chess and subtle sensuality, this romance sings. -- Bookpage Intimacy develops over conversations about his travels, games of chess, and a gradual sexual attraction, much in the manner of Mary Balogh's classic Regency romances...A romance of gentle yearning and fulfillment balance out by a suspense plot and a fast-paced third act. --Kirkus An intelligent, resourceful heroine and a hero who comes into his own bond over fierce games of chess, spirited banter, rapier wit, and mutual attraction in a sweet, passionate romance that is sure to enchant. --Library Journal, starred review Skillfully crafted and exquisitely written, Burrowes' latest is pure gold; a brilliant launch to a promising series. --Library Journal on My One and Only Duke, starred review Burrowes is a writer of towering talent. --USA Today Happy Ever After on My One and Only Duke

Author Information

Grace Burrowes grew up in central Pennsylvania and is the sixth out of seven children. She discovered romance novels when in junior high (back when there was such a thing), and has been reading them voraciously ever since. Grace has a bachelor's degree in political science, a bachelor of music in music history, (both from Pennsylvania State University); a master's degree in conflict transformation from Eastern Mennonite University; and a juris doctor from the National Law Center at the George Washington University. Grace writes Georgian, Regency, Scottish Victorian, and contemporary romances in both novella and novel lengths. She's a member of Romance Writers of America, and enjoys giving workshops and speaking at writers' conferences. She also loves to hear from her readers, and can be reached through her website, graceburrowes.com.

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