When a wounded lord hires a housekeeper in disguise, secrets smolder and sparks fly in this grumpy sunshine, enemies to lovers historical romance with heat, humor, and heart! Grappling with a life-changing injury, piano virtuoso Lord Ethan Harrington wants solitude. Chudleigh Bottoms, a quirky village in the middle of nowhere, seems like the place to find it. He hires a mousy housekeeper to manage his manor and leave him in peace. When he discovers the fire that burns beneath her primness, however, he begins to question what he truly wants, and their smoldering encounters ignite his deepest desires. Fleeing from her past, Xenia Loveday needs money to secure her freedom. When she loses her job as a naughty storyteller, she finds work in the nearby village, a peculiar place that locals claim is cursed. She has no intention of setting down roots or getting involved with her grumpy and wickedly attractive employer. But passion lays waste to her plans, and she finds herself falling for a man she knows she can never have. As Ethan and Xenia work together to undo a curse, his wounded soul begins to heal, but her dangerous secrets threaten their happiness. If one kiss leads to desire, will more lead to love—or heartbreak?

The only thing hotter than their animosity is their attraction…and the sizzling secret they share. Spirited debutante Lady Gigi Harrington wants to help revive a fading business in the quaint and quirky village of Chudleigh Bottoms. The arrival of a wealthy and arrogant industrialist jeopardizes her plans...especially since they share a sizzling secret. The pair lock horns, drawn together by scorching animosity and even hotter passion. As their conflict escalates and hidden identities are revealed, they cannot resist their hearts’ deepest desires. Will their enemies to lovers romance lead to happily ever after…and unlock the secrets of the village’s ancient prophecy? Readers have fallen for the Blackwood Legacy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Gorgeous romance, passionate and emotional... Bring me more of the Blackwood Legacy." "Grab-a-fan, oh-my, on-fire kind of scrumptious." “Hot and fun...I was kicking my feet all the way through it.” "Beautiful, emotional and so very hot!!!" "The Blackwoods are one of my favourite families." “Get out your tissue and your hankie because this one is all of that!" ~ Grace's books feature steamy historical romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and exciting mystery and adventure. Her books are standalones which can be enjoyed as part of her interconnected series set in the same universe. BLACKWOOD LEGACY (steamy Victorian romance) 1\. One Kiss to Desire 2\. Two Secrets to Surrender (Preorder) LADY CHARLOTTE'S SOCIETY OF ANGELS (steamy Victorian romance) 1\. Olivia and the Masked Duke 2\. Pippa and the Prince of Secrets 3\. Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl 4\. Glory and the Master of Shadows 5\. Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster GAME OF DUKES (steamy Victorian romance) 1\. The Duke Identity 2\. Enter the Duke 3\. Regarding the Duke 4\. The Duke Redemption 5\. The Return of the Duke 6\. Steamy Winter A Hot Historical Romance Short Story HEART OF ENQUIRY (THE KENTS) (steamy Regency romance) Prequel The Widow Vanishes 1\. The Duke Who Knew Too Much 2\. M is for Marquess 3\. The Lady Who Came in from the Cold 4\. The Viscount Always Knocks Twice 5\. Never Say Never to an Earl 6\. The Gentleman Who Loved Me MAYHEM IN MAYFAIR (steamy Regency romance) 1\. Her Husband's Harlot 2\. Her Wanton Wager 3\. Her Protector's Pleasure 4\. Her Prodigal Passion