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Love Undisguised: Three PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED Regency Novellas
Three PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED Regency NovellasHis Grace of Lesser Puddlebury (from Dukes in Disguise) — Connor, Duke of Mowne, has been injured in a most delicate location, and needs a place to heal far from the curious eyes of Polite Society. When he takes refuge with the independent and impecunious Julianna St. Bellan, he suspects his wound was in truth caused by Cupid’s arrow!
Duchess in the Wild (from Duchesses in Disguise) — Intrepid scientist Sir Greyville Trent accepts a friend’s offer of a quiet respite in the countryside where Grey can prepare years’ worth of field notes for publication. The task goes poorly until Francesca Pomponio and her two friends join the household while they await repairs to their carriage. Francesca doesn’t care much for tropical jungles, but she’s willing to help Grey get his notes organized. Collaboration turns to fascination, and the focus of the investigation from exotic flora and fauna to true love!
The Governess and the Norse God (from Marquesses at the Masquerade) — Darien, Marquess of Tyne, dutifully takes up his hammer and dons his trews to impersonate a Norse god for the duration of one interminable masquerade ball. He’s by nature the most reserved and retiring of men, and the only lady to catch his mortal eye is Miss Lucy Fletcher, governess to his two daughters. A gentleman would never importune a lady in his employ–and Tyne is every inch a gentleman–but a Norse god is subject to different, and far more dashing rules!
Duchess in the Wild (from Duchesses in Disguise) — Intrepid scientist Sir Greyville Trent accepts a friend’s offer of a quiet respite in the countryside where Grey can prepare years’ worth of field notes for publication. The task goes poorly until Francesca Pomponio and her two friends join the household while they await repairs to their carriage. Francesca doesn’t care much for tropical jungles, but she’s willing to help Grey get his notes organized. Collaboration turns to fascination, and the focus of the investigation from exotic flora and fauna to true love!
The Governess and the Norse God (from Marquesses at the Masquerade) — Darien, Marquess of Tyne, dutifully takes up his hammer and dons his trews to impersonate a Norse god for the duration of one interminable masquerade ball. He’s by nature the most reserved and retiring of men, and the only lady to catch his mortal eye is Miss Lucy Fletcher, governess to his two daughters. A gentleman would never importune a lady in his employ–and Tyne is every inch a gentleman–but a Norse god is subject to different, and far more dashing rules!
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338 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 29, 2021
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About the author
Grace Burrowes
191 books2,915 followersGrace Burrowes started writing as an antidote to empty nest and soon found it an antidote to life in general. She is the sixth out of seven children, raised in the rural surrounds of central Pennsylvania. Early in life she spent a lot of time reading romance novels and practicing the piano. Her first career was as a technical writer and editor in the Washington, DC, area, a busy job that nonetheless left enough time to read a lot of romance novels.
It also left enough time to grab a law degree through an evening program, produce Beloved Offspring (only one, but she is a lion), and eventually move to the lovely Maryland countryside.
While reading yet still more romance novels, Grace opened her own law practice, acquired a master's degree in Conflict Transformation (she had a teenage daughter by then) and started thinking about writing.... romance novels. This aim was realized when Beloved Offspring struck out into the Big World a few years ago. ("Mom, why doesn't anybody tell you being a grown-up is hard?")
Grace eventually got up the courage to start pitching her manuscripts to agents and editors. The query letter that resulted in "the call" started out: "I am the buffoon in the bar at the RWA retreat who could not keep her heroines straight, could not look you in the eye, and could not stop blushing--and if that doesn't narrow down the possibilities, your job is even harder than I thought." (The dear lady bought the book anyway.)
To contact Grace, email her at graceburrowes@yahoo.com.
It also left enough time to grab a law degree through an evening program, produce Beloved Offspring (only one, but she is a lion), and eventually move to the lovely Maryland countryside.
While reading yet still more romance novels, Grace opened her own law practice, acquired a master's degree in Conflict Transformation (she had a teenage daughter by then) and started thinking about writing.... romance novels. This aim was realized when Beloved Offspring struck out into the Big World a few years ago. ("Mom, why doesn't anybody tell you being a grown-up is hard?")
Grace eventually got up the courage to start pitching her manuscripts to agents and editors. The query letter that resulted in "the call" started out: "I am the buffoon in the bar at the RWA retreat who could not keep her heroines straight, could not look you in the eye, and could not stop blushing--and if that doesn't narrow down the possibilities, your job is even harder than I thought." (The dear lady bought the book anyway.)
To contact Grace, email her at graceburrowes@yahoo.com.
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June 22, 2022
Three feel good stories
I greatly enjoyed this trio of novellas. I find the Burrowes books always seem to have wonderful dialogue that reads like actual conversation. There is also often some knowledge of a particular subject that adds interest to the story.
I did find myself wishing that the secondary characters' stories were available. I assume in the original anthologies the contributing authors wrote those, but I would have liked to read Mrs. Burrowes' version of their adventures.
I greatly enjoyed this trio of novellas. I find the Burrowes books always seem to have wonderful dialogue that reads like actual conversation. There is also often some knowledge of a particular subject that adds interest to the story.
I did find myself wishing that the secondary characters' stories were available. I assume in the original anthologies the contributing authors wrote those, but I would have liked to read Mrs. Burrowes' version of their adventures.
February 22, 2023
So wonderful.
Grace Burrowes remains one of my favorite authors as she consistently provides warm, intelligent characters with witty and meaningful dialogue and plots full of sense, humor and compassion - even those with suspense and some not always nice people. These three stories are perfect examples of the above - completely charming.
Grace Burrowes remains one of my favorite authors as she consistently provides warm, intelligent characters with witty and meaningful dialogue and plots full of sense, humor and compassion - even those with suspense and some not always nice people. These three stories are perfect examples of the above - completely charming.
December 4, 2024
The book includes three regency romance novellas previously published elsewhere. They are all written in the unmistakable style of this author and all have in common that at least one of the main characters hides his/her own identity.
As is usually the case with a collection, I didn't like all the stories to the same degree: for me, the first two stories worked much better than the third. I can't give any definite reason as to why, but I think that perhaps it's because it was a case of instantaneous lust/love (not my favourite trope in romances).
As is usually the case with a collection, I didn't like all the stories to the same degree: for me, the first two stories worked much better than the third. I can't give any definite reason as to why, but I think that perhaps it's because it was a case of instantaneous lust/love (not my favourite trope in romances).
December 8, 2022
A jewel
I enjoy Grace Burrowes every time I open her book. I reread each series with true delight These short stories are genuine tales of pleasure. I recommend highly.
I enjoy Grace Burrowes every time I open her book. I reread each series with true delight These short stories are genuine tales of pleasure. I recommend highly.
April 1, 2023
Lovely stories
These novellas are a balm to the soul. Beautifully written, characters that one can’t help but love, longing, lust, and sweetness. Highly recommended.
These novellas are a balm to the soul. Beautifully written, characters that one can’t help but love, longing, lust, and sweetness. Highly recommended.
May 9, 2023
More lovely Burrowes!
I have enjoyed many of Grace Burrowes' novels.
These three charming novellas offer uniquely crafted pairs of lovers who quickly find and confirm their bond.
I have enjoyed many of Grace Burrowes' novels.
These three charming novellas offer uniquely crafted pairs of lovers who quickly find and confirm their bond.
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