How to Catch a Duke, Grace Burrowes [short books to read .txt] 📗

your husband at this moment, Abigail.”

“Or the joy of being your wife.”

The other Wentworth couples drifted onto the floor, a pair of nieces giggled from the minstrels’ gallery, and before all of Mayfair, Lord Stephen Wentworth waltzed with his wife, and without his cane. When the final strains died away, and Abigail had again sunk into a curtsy, he drew her to her feet and kissed her soundly.

And she kissed him right back.

Acknowledgments

I have had such wonderful fun writing the Rogues to Riches stories. When Leah Hultenschmidt, my editor, said to come up with a series completely unconnected to any of my previous efforts, I was at first stumped. Then I bethought myself, “What is the absolute opposite of a polished, privileged duke? I know: a convicted murderer from the slums!” Then I smacked myself, because that’ll never work…except it did. My heartfelt thanks to all the readers who’ve enjoyed the Rogues to Riches series right along with me, and to Leah, and the great team at Grand Central Forever who took that’ll never work and turned it into a half dozen happily-ever-afters. Thanks, from me—and the Wentworths!

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About the Author

Grace Burrowes grew up in central Pennsylvania and is the sixth of seven children. She discovered romance novels in junior high 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 the Pennsylvania State University), a master’s degree in conflict transformation from Eastern Mennonite University, and a juris doctor from the National Law Center at George Washington University.

Grace is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who writes Georgian, Regency, Scottish Victorian, and contemporary romances in both novella and novel lengths. She enjoys giving workshops and speaking at writers’ conferences.

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PRAISE FOR GRACE BURROWES AND THE ROGUES TO RICHES SERIES

“Grace Burrowes is terrific!”

—Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series

“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 THE TRUTH ABOUT DUKES

“Burrowes takes her series to new heights with this tender, turbulent romance.”

—Publishers Weekly, starred review A DUKE BY ANY OTHER NAME

“All of Burrowes’s secondary characters shine with wit and personality, and her sensitive development of two characters living with disabilities in the unaccommodating Regency era is particularly notable. This sparkling romance does not disappoint.”

—Publishers Weekly

“A standout in the historical romance subgenre but is also a powerful story all on its own…Highly recommended.”

—Library Journal, starred review FOREVER AND A DUKE

“Another smart story from popular Burrowes. Fans of Amanda Quick and Brenda Joyce’s Cahill mysteries should enjoy this.”

—Booklist

“Delightfully geeky and warm…an excellent continuation of a very strong series.”

—Publishers Weekly WHEN A DUCHESS SAYS I DO

“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 MY ONE AND ONLY DUKE

“Skillfully crafted and exquisitely written, Burrowes’ latest is pure gold; a brilliant launch to a promising series.”

—Library Journal, starred review

“Burrowes is a writer of towering talent.”

—USA Today Happy Ever After

Also by Grace Burrowes

The Windham Brides Series

The Trouble with Dukes

Too Scot to Handle

No Other Duke Will Do

A Rogue of Her Own

Rogues to Riches Series

My One and Only Duke

When a Duchess Says I Do

Forever and a Duke

A Duke by Any Other Name

The Truth About Dukes

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