Then, the plot deteriorates with critical revelations and nonsensical behavior. We’re given a delicious beta hero, a lovely widow, and a natural-feeling romance. To contact Grace, email her at stars or 3.5 The query letter that resulted in 'the call' started out: 'I am the buffoon in the bar at the RWA retreat who could not keep her heroines straight, could not look you in the eye, and could not stop blushing-and if that doesn't narrow down the possibilities, your job is even harder than I thought.' (The dear lady bought the book anyway.) Grace eventually got up the courage to start pitching her manuscripts to agents and editors. ('Mom, why doesn't anybody tell you being a grown-up is hard?')

This aim was realized when Beloved Offspring struck out into the Big World a few years ago. While reading yet still more romance novels, Grace opened her own law practice, acquired a master's degree in Conflict Transformation (she had a teenage daughter by then) and started thinking about writing. It also left enough time to grab a law degree through an evening program, produce Beloved Offspring (only one, but she is a lion), and eventually move to the lovely Maryland countryside. Her first career was as a technical writer and editor in the Washington, DC, area, a busy job that nonetheless left enough time to read a lot of romance novels.

Early in life she spent a lot of time reading romance novels and practicing the piano. She is the sixth out of seven children, raised in the rural surrounds of central Pennsylvania. 'Refreshing.a luminous and graceful erotic Regency.Grace Burrowes started writing as an antidote to empty nest and soon found it an antidote to life in general. 'Refreshing.a luminous and graceful erotic Regency.' – Publishers Weekly 'Burrowes' enchanting romance charms from the beginning!' – RT Book Reviews, 4 starts 'Sweet, sexy, tender romance between two characters so vibrant they seem to leap off the page.' – Meredith Duran, author of Wicked Becomes You 'Captivating.Burrowes' sensual love story is intelligent and tender.' – Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review Together they'll find there's no rescue from the past, but sometimes losing everything can help you find what you need most. Her curious new neighbor offers a kindred lonely soul whose desperation is matched only by his desire, but Ellen's devastating secret could be the one thing that destroys them both. Grieving Ellen Markham has hidden herself away, looking for safety in solitude. But when Val loses his music, he flees to the country, alone and tormented by what has been robbed from him. Gifted pianist Valentine Windham, youngest son of the Duke of Moreland, has little interest in his father's obsession to see his sons married, and instead pours passion into his music.

The Virtuoso by Grace Burrowes