📖 Overview
Grace Burrowes is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical romance novels, primarily set in the Regency and Victorian periods. She has written over 60 published works since her debut in 2010 with The Heir.
Burrowes maintains multiple interconnected family sagas within her bibliography, including the Windham series, the MacGregor series, and the Lonely Lords series. Her background as a child welfare attorney has influenced her writing, often incorporating themes of family dynamics and healing from past trauma into her historical narratives.
Beyond her romance novels, Burrowes has written several works of contemporary fiction and maintains a significant presence in both traditional and independent publishing. She writes full-time from her home in Maryland and typically releases multiple books each year.
The author has received numerous industry accolades, including the RITA Award nomination, multiple Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Awards, and recognition from Library Journal. Her works have been translated into multiple languages and distributed internationally.
👀 Reviews
Romance readers appreciate Burrowes' attention to historical detail, complex character development, and emotional depth in her Regency-era novels. Fans highlight her ability to write vulnerable male characters and create meaningful relationships beyond just the central romance.
Common praise focuses on:
- Well-researched historical settings
- Multi-dimensional side characters
- Strong dialogue and banter
- Consistent quality across series
- Handling of serious topics like trauma and healing
Common criticisms include:
- Repetitive plot devices and character types
- Modern language/attitudes in historical settings
- Slow pacing in middle sections
- Similar-sounding character names across books
Ratings across platforms:
Goodreads: Average 4.0/5 across all books
Amazon: 4.3/5 average
BookBub: 4.4/5 average
Readers frequently compare her writing style to Mary Balogh and Stephanie Laurens. Many reviewers note they discover her through The Duke's Obsession series and continue reading her extensive backlist of over 60 titles.
📚 Books by Grace Burrowes
The Windham Series
The Heir - A duke's eldest son finds love with a housekeeper who harbors dangerous secrets.
The Soldier - A military officer inherits an earldom and encounters a mysterious woman living on his estate.
The Virtuoso - A gifted pianist faces the loss of his musical abilities while falling for a widow with a troubled past.
Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish - A duke's daughter helps a stranger with an abandoned baby during a snowstorm.
Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal - An earl's illegitimate daughter confronts her past while pursuing a marriage of convenience.
Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight - A bookish lady forms an unexpected connection with a career military man.
The Duke's Obsession Series The Captive Duke - A duke held prisoner during war finds healing through his relationship with a widow. The Traitor Duke - A nobleman accused of treason works to clear his name with help from an unlikely ally. The Laird Duke - A Scottish duke returns home to manage his estates and encounters his childhood sweetheart.
The Lonely Lords Series Gabriel - A man who inherits an earldom discovers family secrets while falling in love with his neighbor. Gareth - A baron's younger son finds purpose and romance while investigating a series of accidents. Andrew - A wealthy businessman navigates society and romance while protecting his family's interests. Douglas - A Scottish earl returns from war to find his lands in disarray and a new steward managing his estate. David - A baron's heir helps a woman escape an unwanted marriage while confronting his own past. Nicholas - A former soldier becomes entangled in political intrigue while protecting a young widow.
True Gentlemen Series Tremaine's True Love - A country physician finds unexpected romance with an earl. Daniel's True Desire - A vicar with a troubled past seeks redemption and love in a small parish. Will's True Wish - A inquiry agent investigates a series of dog-nappings while falling for a lady.
The Rogues to Riches Series My One and Only Duke - A wealthy banker faces execution but receives an unexpected chance at freedom and love. When a Duchess Says I Do - A duke helps a mysterious lady in hiding while uncovering dangerous secrets. Forever and a Duke - A nobleman assists a bank auditor in investigating financial irregularities.
The Duke's Obsession Series The Captive Duke - A duke held prisoner during war finds healing through his relationship with a widow. The Traitor Duke - A nobleman accused of treason works to clear his name with help from an unlikely ally. The Laird Duke - A Scottish duke returns home to manage his estates and encounters his childhood sweetheart.
The Lonely Lords Series Gabriel - A man who inherits an earldom discovers family secrets while falling in love with his neighbor. Gareth - A baron's younger son finds purpose and romance while investigating a series of accidents. Andrew - A wealthy businessman navigates society and romance while protecting his family's interests. Douglas - A Scottish earl returns from war to find his lands in disarray and a new steward managing his estate. David - A baron's heir helps a woman escape an unwanted marriage while confronting his own past. Nicholas - A former soldier becomes entangled in political intrigue while protecting a young widow.
True Gentlemen Series Tremaine's True Love - A country physician finds unexpected romance with an earl. Daniel's True Desire - A vicar with a troubled past seeks redemption and love in a small parish. Will's True Wish - A inquiry agent investigates a series of dog-nappings while falling for a lady.
The Rogues to Riches Series My One and Only Duke - A wealthy banker faces execution but receives an unexpected chance at freedom and love. When a Duchess Says I Do - A duke helps a mysterious lady in hiding while uncovering dangerous secrets. Forever and a Duke - A nobleman assists a bank auditor in investigating financial irregularities.