ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: THE TROUBLE WITH DUKES
Author: Grace Burrowes
Series: Windham Brides, #1
On Sale: December 20, 2016
Publisher: Forever
Mass Market: $7.99 USD
eBook: $6.99 USD
BLURB:
This first novel in a new Regency series from
USA Today bestselling author Grace
Burrowes is a spinoff of her highly popular Windham series.
THEY CALL HIM THE
DUKE OF MURDER...
The gossips
whisper that the new Duke of Murdoch is a brute, a murderer, and even worse—a
Scot. They say he should never be trusted alone with a woman. But Megan Windham
sees in Hamish something different, someone different.
No one was fiercer
at war than Hamish MacHugh, though now the soldier faces a whole new battlefield:
a London Season. To make his sisters happy, he'll take on any challenge—even
letting their friend Miss Windham teach him to waltz. Megan isn't the least bit
intimidated by his dark reputation, but Hamish senses that she's fighting
battles of her own. For her, he'll become the warrior once more, and for her,
he might just lose his heart.
AUTHORS LOVE THE TROUBLE WITH DUKES!
“The
hero of THE TROUBLE WITH DUKES
reminds me of Mary Balogh's charming men, and the heroine brings to mind Sarah
MacLean's intelligent, fiery women... This is a wonderfully funny, moving
romance, not to be missed!” —Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling
author of My American Duchess
“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
“THE TROUBLE WITH DUKES has everything
Grace Burrowes's many fans have come to adore: a swoonworthy hero, a strong
heroine, humor, and passion. Her characters not only know their own hearts, but
share them with fearless joy. Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure.” —Tessa
Dare, New York Times bestselling author
“THE TROUBLE WITH DUKES is
captivating! It has everything I love in a book--a sexy Scotsman, a charming
heroine, witty banter, plenty of humor, and lots of heart.” —Jennifer Ashley, New York Times bestselling author of The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
THE SERIES
The Trouble With Dukes, #1
Too Scot To Handle, #2
REVIEW:
From the start it was fun to visit with the Windham's again. Most of the original cast from the first series make an appearance in the book and try to play a part in the match making. Once again there are Windham daughters who need husbands. While the main Windham family have all found their HEA there are some cousins who have not and they surely cannot find their soul mate without help. That help is something that Megan Windham does not want or need. When she meets Hamish MacHugh she finds just what she is looking for. She sees the man behind the gossip and she likes what she sees. He sees someone who can be his salvation but their path is not without problems. Look for a great story full of tension and romance. One of my very favorite things is how Hamish manages to change the titles of the Windham men to something similar but funny. I got several good laughs out of those scenes. Burrowes does a good job of injecting humor into some of the serious moments in the story. Megan is just the first of 3 sisters to find that perfect husband. I look forward to more great scenes with all of the Windham's.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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 or her social channels.
GRACE BURROWES TOP FIVE PLACES TO TRAVEL FOR INSPIRATION
I asked Grace what her top five places to travel for
inspiration were and here are her answers.?
Between the pages of a good book. I have learned so
much, had such fun, and gathered up so many cool ideas by reading. Who needs
frequent flier miles when we have all these lovely books?
Anywhere on horseback. When I’m in the saddle, my
mind works differently. I might arrive to the barn stuck for where my
manuscript should go next, but as I’m trotting this way and that, nonverbally
communicating with my trusty steed, ideas bubble up. I love that. I think for
many people, this happens while jogging, gardening, or otherwise being absorbed
in a pleasure.
The United Kingdom. Many of my books are set in the
UK, and I go there every chance I get. I never know what snippet of
conversation I’ll overhear, road sign I’ll spot, or joke I’ll be told that
simply MUST find its way into a book.
Roadtrips! I’ve driven from DC to San Diego and
back more times than I can count. Behind the wheel of my truck, rolling down
the interstates, I often get to thinking, and thinking leads to imagining, and
that leads to interesting books.
Armstrong Redwoods State Nature Reserve
(California). I love big trees, and the citizens of this forest are very big
and very old. They humble me and put my little worries into perspective. I can
hear myself think when I’m around big trees, and I’m less anxious. I don’t know
why that is, but it’s been true about me from little up.
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As a captain in the army, Colin MacHugh led
men, fixed what was broken, and fought hard. Now that he's a titled gentleman,
he's still fighting—this time to keep his bachelorhood safe from all the
marriage-minded debutantes. Then he meets the intriguing Miss Anwen Windham,
whose demure nature masks a bonfire waiting to roar to life. When she asks for
his help to raise money for the local orphanage, he's happy to oblige.
I ASKED GRACE WHAT HER TOP FIVE RESOURCES WERE AND HERE THEY ARE:
BLURB:
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.
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Kate Dixon is the widow of a man he just killed. Does not sound like the start of a love
story. The paranormal? Well
anytime the line comes down to the last Hawk a book appears telling the story
of the Hawks and pointing to how the line will continue. Kate and Josh just have to understand
what the book is telling them. I
have read and enjoyed Davis’s science fictions stories. Seeing a western with the paranormal
bend caught my attention. I was
glad it did. Josh and Kate both
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but does a very good job as a stand alone.
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What we do see is a small group of people who get much more than they signed up
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series and while there is a small hope they can destroy the invaders it is very
small. This is a tension filled
story where the action drives the characters. Most things are still up in the air at the end of the
book. I hope that book two comes
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been stolen.
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Jack Colton does not want Tracy around his son when she arrives. Jack is a very closed off
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one mystery is solved one is left hanging. Even though Jack is taken there are plenty of Colton’s
available for future books.
