The Heir (Windham Series)

Grace Burrowes

$7.99

Publication Date: December 1st, 2010

Publisher:

Sourcebooks Casablanca

ISBN:

9781402244346

Pages:

480

Description

Enter the lush, vibrant Regency world of the Windham family in this reissue of New York Times bestselling author Grace Burrowes' beloved debut novel

An earl who can't be bribed

A lady who can't be protected

Gayle Windham, Earl of Westhaven, is the dutiful heir to the Duke of Moreland. Tired of 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…

The Windhams: The Duke's Obsession

The Heir (Book 1)

The Soldier (Book 2)

The Virtuoso (Book 3)

What People Are Saying about New York Times bestseller The Heir:

"Luminous and graceful... a refreshing and captivating love story." —Publishers Weekly Starred Review

"Outstanding...a witty, sensual, Regency romance." —Booklist Starred Review

"Tons of intrigue, searing seduction, and wonderful humor...a must read for fans of Georgette Heyer." —Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick

"Burrowes's fresh, gorgeous writing held me riveted from start to finish." —Meredith Duran

"Enchanting." —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes’ bestsellers include The Heir, The Soldier, Lady Maggie’s Secret Scandal, Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish and Lady Eve's Indiscretion. Her Regency romances and Scotland-set Victorian romances have received extensive praise, including starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist. The Heir was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2010, The Best Spring Romance of 2011, Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish and Once Upon a Tartan have both won RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards, Lady Louisa’s Christmas Knight was a Library Journal Best Book of 2012, The Bridegroom Wore Plaid was a PW Best Book of 2012. Two of her MacGregor heroes have won KISS awards. Grace is a practicing family law attorney and lives in rural Maryland.

Praise for The Heir (Windham Series)

"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

"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

"Ms. Burrowes’s characters are well developed, and the plot is interesting. " — Historical Novels Review

"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. 4 1/2 Stars, A Night Owl Romance Top Pick!" — Night Owl Romance

"Such an incredible book, I couldn't put it down... perfectly executed. " — Yankee Romance Reviewers

"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

"The Heir is an amazingly touching and genuine regency romance with very human main characters. " — Bookaholics Romance Book Club

"Debut author Grace Burrowes brings readers a captivating historical romance that will leave them longing for more. " — Romance Fiction on Suite101.com

"A great page-turning take on forbidden love." — New York Journal of Books

"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

"Burrowes expertly crafts her characters and fills the plot with secrets and plot twists along with vivid descriptions and a lot of romance." — Rundpinne

"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

"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

"I really loved the deep characters, the tender romance and the voice of this story!" — Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf

"One of the best romance novels that I’ve read in a long time." — Laura’s Reviews

"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

" Grace Burrowes is a new voice in historical romance world. Her smooth style is refreshing. " — Debbie’s Book Bag

"A story of lust, trust, love, and greed... Will leave your breathe short and your heart racing. " — The Book Faery Reviews

"Burrowes has created the perfect mix of love story, mystery and intrigue. " — Read All Over Reviews

"Enchanting and entertaining." — My Book Addiction and More

"Surprising and unique... amazing chemistry." — Books Like Breathing

"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." — USA Today

"A fun light read with a strong love story at its center." — Broken Teepee

"Intrigue, mystery and passion... Once I was into the book I couldn't stop reading it. " — Leetid’s Reading

"Very well-crafted, each of the characters offers the reader something fresh and unexpected. " — The Royal Reviews

"Vivid and interesting. The plot was fascinating, mysterious and engaging." — History Undressed

"For a hot and sexy Regency grab yourself a copy of Grace Burrowes latest sensation!" — Love Romance Passion

"Full of romance and emotion this is one for the keeper shelf. " — Rom Fan Reviews