Publishers Weekly
★ 09/14/2020
Burrowes reunites two characters who have been unfairly judged by Regency society in her powerful and sensitive fifth Rogues to Riches romance (after A Duke by Any Other Name). Robert Rothmere, Duke of Rothhaven, was confined to an asylum as an adolescent due to his epilepsy. There he befriended Constance Wentworth, who was working as a maid after having fled her family home under scandalous circumstances. Ten years later, the Wentworth family has come into money and titles, and Robert is surprised to see Constance at a ball hosted by her sister. Their rekindled friendship soon blossoms into sweet, believable romance. When Robert proposes marriage, Constance accepts, but her brother, Quinton, Duke of Walden, is wary of the kind of life she’ll have with a man who has debilitating seizures and urges Constance to share her scandalous secret with Robert before the wedding. Their happiness is threatened further when a bigoted local solicitor seeks to have Robert declared incompetent and to act as guardian over the Rothhaven estate. Readers will root for the fierce, resolute Constance and passionate Robert as they bond over their shared pasts and mutual determination to overcome adversity and stigma. Burrowes takes her series to new heights with this tender, turbulent romance. (Nov.)
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"Readers will root for the fierce, resolute Constance and passionate Robert as they bond over their shared pasts and mutual determination to overcome adversity and stigma. Burrowes takes her series to new heights with this tender, turbulent romance."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"In The Truth About Dukes, Burrowes delightfully twists many of historical romance's traditional beats. A refreshing, remarkably crafted Regency that will garner the multi-award-winning Burrowes legions of new fans."—Library Journal, starred review
“The trials Robert and Constance have faced only highlight their strength and resilience as a family. Their love for each other is fierce and lovely, and their fight to defend it is inspiring. It’s a wonderful ray of hope to read a story like this where tremendous obstacles are overcome through faith, family and a true and deep devotion.” —BookPage
"Grace Burrowes is terrific!"—Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"A sweet, passionate romance that is sure to enchant."—Library Journal, starred review, on 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, on When a Duchess Says I Do
"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 heartwith 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
“Highly recommended.” —Historical Novel Society
Library Journal
★ 10/01/2020
The moment Constance Wentworth locks eyes with Robert, Duke of Rothmere, at her sister Althea's ball, they quickly rekindle an old, secret friendship that turns to love. Years ago, Constance had fled home to work in a private hospital where Rob was locked away for treatment of epilepsy. In the fifth installment of the acclaimed "Rogues to Riches" series (after A Duke by Any Other Name), Burrowes delightfully twists many of historical romance's traditional beats. Constance and Rob become engaged in the first half, and their commitment to each other never wavers—instead they face their challenges as a team, as outside forces do their best to ruin them. Rob deals with constant inquiries into his competence that threaten to jeopardize the guardianship of his estate, while Constance seeks out the illegitimate daughter she gave up for adoption and desperately wishes to find. Constance grapples with understanding Rob's epilepsy, but her focus remains on him as a person, endearing her to him and to readers. Burrowes beautifully conveys the couple's growth as they come to believe they are worthy of happiness. VERDICT A refreshing, remarkably crafted Regency that will garner the multi-award-winning Burrowes (When a Duchess Says I Do) legions of new fans.—Jennifer Rothschild, Arlington Cty. Pub. Libs., VA