Overview

In the Blackwood Legacy series, the adult children of the Marquess and Marchioness of Blackwood (The Lady Who Came in from the Cold) must overcome tragedy and adversity in their search for love. Fate leads them to a charming and quirky village, where a mysterious local legend will heal their hearts and transform their lives-and those of the villagers-forever. One Kiss to Desire (Book 1) 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?

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""A wild love affair steaming up the pages."" -Pamela, Netgalley ""This book is the grab-a-fan oh-my on-fire kind of scrumptious... And I love it even more because there's also growth and depth; these MCs are complex, multi-layered, tormented and completely fascinating. Add an enthralling ghost plot and you have a page-turner I devoured in one straight sitting; I could not put it down!"" -Bashfully Blushing Books, Instagram ""Get out your tissue and your hankie because this one is all of that!"" -Bridget Loves to Read Lewis, Goodreads ""Great characters that pull at your heart (oh yes, I teared up) and let you love them as they are."" -Angela, Goodreads ""A spinoff from the Blackwoods was always going to be amazing, but after reading it, I'm even more convinced and can't wait to read the full set. Ethan and Xenia's story has so many fantastic tropes, it's hard to know where to start. Hidden identities, class differences, recovering from mutual trauma, and a ghost Perfectly done, a fantastic couple."" -Jordan D., Netgalley ""Readers will love the heated dialogue between Xenia and Ethan as they share their deepest desires. Get ready to go on a wild and romantic adventure."" -Pinn4139, Bookbub ""Wonderfully written with lots of feels. I was totally immersed in the story."" -Ruchika, Goodreads ""I loved meeting Ethan and his siblings and getting to see his parents again. Xenia is a wonderful heroine with lots of tenacity and grit. She and Ethan are a terrific couple...a perfect mix of romance, steam and mysterious adventures."" -Nancy, Goodreads

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USA Today & International Bestselling Author Grace Callaway writes hot and heart-melting historical romance filled with mystery and adventure. Her debut novel was a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart(R) Finalist and a #1 National Regency Bestseller, and her subsequent novels have topped national and international bestselling lists. She is a three-time winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense, the Maggie Award for Excellence in Historical Romance, and the Passionate Plume. She is also the recipient of the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award, the Golden Leaf, and the National Excellence in Storytelling Award. Her works have been translated into multiple languages and are available as audiobooks. She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan and lives with her family by the beautiful San Francisco bay. When she's not writing, she enjoys dancing, dining in hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and going on adapted adventures with her special son.

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