The Captive Duke

"Grace Burrowes is terrific."--Julia Quinn, New York Timesbestselling author of the Bridgerton series A dazzling Regency romance from New York Timesbestselling author Grace Burrowes. Christian Severn, Duke of Mercia, nearly lost his will to live after coming home from brutal fighting in France. That is, until Gillian, Countess of Windmere, shows him that he still has plenty to look forward to. Captured and tortured by the French, Christian Severn knew he'd left a part of himself behind even after he returned home to England. But even his estate is no comfort to him when he has to take back the reins of his life while mourning the death of his wife and son. It's not until his late wife's relation, Gillian, Countess of Windmere, pointedly reminds him that he still has a daughter that he realizes he still has much to live for, and that he can forever be the duke both Gilly and his daughter need... As Gillian pushes, prods, and drags Christian back from the brink and works tirelessly to discover what happened to Christian's young daughter that led to her refusal to speak to anyone, she and Christian spend more and more time together trying to heal the little girl and build a safe and happy life for her. Gillian proves at every turn that she's a true lady, but can their new love survive when she finally unearths Margaret's terrible secret? Praise for Grace Burrowes's historical romances: "Poignant and touching...an emotional, well-paced book."--Fresh Fictionfor The Captive "A cleverly written, passion-filled historical romance that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages."--Romance Junkiesfor Lady Eve's Indiscretion "Shines with love, sparkles with humor... Breathtaking."--The Long and Short of Itfor Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal