The Soldier is a novel that readers won't soon forget. Grace Burrowes received widespread praise for her debut novel The Heir and many fans were eagerly awaiting her sophomore effort. Both have pasts they would like to forget and but there are some secrets that could drive them apart forever. Winnie's cousin Emmaline Farnum is engaged as her governess and Devlin and Emmie quickly become friends and take solace in each other. Devlin goes to take possession, and is greeted by former heir's illegitimate daughter, Winnie, who is now his responsibility. When he is given an earldom for his service, he quickly finds out that it is almost as dilapidated as he is. Devlin is wounded in spirit and is falling into a deepening depression. Just is a soldier, a man who has seen far too much and lived to tell the tale, but it doesn't come without it's own scars. Readers will enjoy the authors affinity for the Regency period and her ability to bring her story to life.ĭevlin St. This is the sequel to Burrowes' highly acclaimed debut, The Heir and readers will be introduced to a new character, Devlin St.

The Soldier is the second book in the Duke's Obsession series and readers will fall in love with Burrowes' compelling plot and multi-layered characters. Once again Grace Burrowes brings historical romance readers a story of timeless love. Protecting Emmaline becomes Devlin's urgent mission, if only he can overcome the forces that are driving them irretrievably apart.

But his responsibilities are multiplying and his despair deepening, until beautiful, enigmatic neighbor Emmaline Farnum steps in.ĭevlin's torn spirit calls to Emmaline, but even as she gives in to his irresistible caresses and her own growing desires, she's keeping a devastating secret. Just has tried everything to escape his demons. Grace Burrowes on the WEB: website, blog, facebookĭevlin St.

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The soldier by grace burrowes