“You started it, my lady.” Must the duke look so pleased?
And yet, he was so dear when he was pleased. “No denying that,” Gilly said,
hoping His Grace would think the flush was from the brandy—not the kiss. And it
wasn’t a blush. Was. Not. “But you were hovering.” “I shall hover more often.”
“I do apologize.” “There’s no need for that,” he said, and she hoped that was
the start of a smile in his eyes, except it was a fairly fierce expression for
it to be a smile. “Can you explain, at least?” “I wanted to stop your
hovering.” “Interesting strategy. Has it worked?” “Well…no. Here you are
again.” “Let me propose another theory to explain your rash actions.” He traced
a finger over her brows, a gentle, even sweet gesture Gilly felt in her vitals.
“You fancy me.” “I fancy…?” She blew her hair off her forehead, intending to
blow his hand away. He repeated the caress instead, further threatening her
composure. “I’ve never heard such a taradiddle.” She fancied him the way some
women fancied shoes, bonnets, and chocolate. She fancied him like sunlight and
water, like air, like— And that would not do. “My lady, you fancy me…”
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THE CAPTIVE
Author: Grace Burrowes
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Historical Romance
Summary
He'll never be free...
Captured and tortured by the French, Christian Severn, Duke
of Mercia, survives by vowing to take revenge on his tormentors. Before the
duke can pursue his version of justice, Gillian, Countess of Greendale, reminds
him that his small daughter has suffered much in his absence, and needs her
papa desperately.
Until he surrenders his heart...
Gilly endured her difficult marriage by avoiding
confrontation and keeping peace at any cost. Christian's devotion to his
daughter and his kindness toward Gilly give her hope that she could enjoy a
future with him, for surely he of all men shares her loathing for violence in
any form. Little does Gilly know, the battle for Christian's heart is only
beginning.
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 have received extensive praise, including starred reviews from Publishers
Weekly and Booklist. Grace is branching out into short stories and Scotland-set
Victorian romance with Sourcebooks. She is a practicing family law attorney and
lives in rural Maryland.
Social Media Links
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I haven't read any yet but they are on my TBR list :)
ReplyDeleteIda, this is the first book I am reading of Grace's and I am IN LOVE....
DeleteI love all of them, but The Soldier is my favorite
ReplyDeleteI love all Grace's books, but my fave is pretty much a toss-up between The Heir, The Virtuoso, and Ethan. I'm really looking forward to this new series!
ReplyDeleteEvery Single One! I can't choose a favorite other than the one I'm currently reading - in this case Gabriel.
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Thanks for the excerpt!
The Heir. Love her books.
ReplyDeleteI can't say I have a favorite because I really enjoyed every book I read of hers. Entering under the name of Virginia
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read this one!
ReplyDeleteDarius is my favorite, so far. This one sounds really good & the cover is gorgeous!
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