The Heir
The Heir by Grace Burrowes, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2010, is a historical romance novel that spans 480 pages. The story follows Gayle Windham, the earl of Westhaven, who seeks refuge from his father’s pressure to marry by spending the summer in his London townhouse. There, he becomes intrigued by his beautiful housekeeper, Anna Seaton, whose mysterious past complicates their growing relationship.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of love and secrecy as Gayle and Anna navigate their feelings for each other amidst the challenges posed by her hidden life. This edition delves into the complexities of their romance set against a Regency backdrop, offering insights into both characters’ struggles and desires. The book is written in English and is part of the Windham series, which continues with several sequels.
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A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller
“a refreshing and captivating love story.”–Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review
Gayle Windham, earl of Westhaven, is the first legitimate son and heir to the duke of Moreland. To escape his father’s inexorable pressure to marry, he decides to spend the summer at his townhouse in London, where he finds himself intrigued by the secretive ways of his beautiful housekeeper…
Anna Seaton is a beautiful, talented, educated woman, which is why it is so puzzling to Gayle Windham that she works as his housekeeper.
As the two draw closer and begin to lose their hearts to each other, 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…
Windham series:
The Heir (Book 1)
The Soldier (Book 2)
The Virtuoso (Book 3)
Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish (Book 4)
Lady Maggie’s Secret Scandal (Book 5)
Lady Louisa’s Christmas Knight (Book 6)
Lady Eve’s Indiscretion (Book 7)
Lady Jenny’s Christmas Portrait (Book 8)
“A luminous and graceful erotic Regency…a captivating love story that will have readers eagerly awaiting the planned sequels.”–Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Burrowes’ outstanding debut is a witty, sensual, Regency romance featuring complex characters who ring to to the time period, leaving readers saying huzzah ” — Booklist (starred review)
“A dazzling debut brimming with passion, romance, and wit.” –Sophia Nash, RITA ward-winning author of Secrets of a Scandalous Bride
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