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his deep voice. “Thank you for your presence at Her Majesty’s special day and in our lives. I have a small gift to honor the occasion, which I think you will appreciate. Without further ado, I present the unofficial royal portrait.”
He whipped the cover off the easel, revealing another painting.
Fancy burst out laughing, as did the rest of the room.
Done by the same artist, the glowing oils this time showed what had actually happened during the sitting. Fancy’s crown sat a bit askew, her lips pursed as she tried to keep a wriggling, cake-smudged Louis upon her lap. Maddy and Ernst were facing off in an argument, their small fists at their hips. Knight stood behind them all, protective and rolling his eyes.
“What do you think of the portrait, chérie?” he asked when her giggles had subsided.
“I think it is perfect,” she said, smiling.
“Did you see what I named it?”
He pointed to the inscription on the gilt frame, and her heart swelled with emotion.
Happily Ever After.
Yes, it was.
She lifted her lips, and her prince kissed her. The perfection of their love flowed through her. And she knew that all her dreams had come true.
Dear Reader,
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I hope you enjoyed Fancy and Knight’s story! These two hold a special place in my heart, and I was delighted to conclude the Game of Dukes series with their epic fairy tale romance. If you have a chance, I would greatly appreciate it if you left a review. Thank you for your support!
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The end of a series is always bittersweet for me, but if you’ve been following my books, you know it’s never a permanent goodbye for my characters. In fact, you will encounter some old friends in my upcoming series (drumroll, please): Lady Charlotte’s Society of Angels.
The first book, OLIVIA AND THE MASKED DUKE, stars Lady Olivia MacLeod (daughter of Alaric and Emma from THE DUKE WHO KNEW TOO MUCH) and Ben Wodehouse, the Duke of Hadleigh (brother of Lady Beatrice from THE DUKE REDEMPTION). If you love ladies who investigate, tortured vigilante heroes seeking redemption, and lots of fun and steamy goodness, check out OLIVIA AND THE MASKED DUKE, now available for preorder!
Also by Grace Callaway
LADY CHARLOTTE’S SOCIETY OF ANGELS
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OLIVIA AND THE MASKED DUKE (Book 1)
When Lady Olivia MacLeod volunteers for a genteel lady’s charity called the Society of Angels, she discovers to her delight that it is a front for a female investigative agency. Working on a dangerous case throws her into the arms of a masked vigilante…who may or may not be her secret girlhood crush, the notorious Duke of Hadleigh. Preorder for Feb 2021.
GAME OF DUKES
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The Duke Identity (Book 1)
Shattered by betrayal, ex-scholar Harry Kent finds new purpose as a policeman. Sent to infiltrate a family in London's criminal underworld, he lands a job guarding the family’s clever and wicked daughter, Tessa Todd. Neither is prepared for their passionate attraction—or the rising peril that threatens their lives. Winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award and Finalist for the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award.
Enter the Duke (Book 2)
A hunt for a legendary treasure reunites the Duke of Ranelagh and Somerville with Maggie Foley, a former barmaid and his ex-lover. Her shocking secret triggers a journey of redemption for the devil-may-care rake. Together they must fight for their future and that of their daughter…all while defending themselves against a dangerous foe. Finalist for the NECRWA Readers’ Choice Award, the Maggie Award for Excellence, and the Golden Quill.
Regarding the Duke (Book 3)
Shy, sweet wallflower Gabriella Garrity has everything she's ever wanted: a husband she loves, beautiful children, and a home of her own. Then she discovers the secret that shatters all her illusions. Ruthless moneylender Adam Garrity has a life-long goal: revenge on the man who nearly destroyed him. He has his enemy within his grasp...until amnesia makes him see his life—and his wife—with new eyes. A hot and heart-melting journey to happily-ever-after!
The Duke Redemption (Book 4)
A gentleman in search of redemption finds a lady looking for a sin. Can one night of passion change their destinies forevermore? A steamy twist on Beauty and the Beast starring charming rogue Wickham Murray and the clever and spirited Lady Beatrice.
HEART OF ENQUIRY
This series features the adventures of the Kent family. Each of the unconventional siblings finds laughter, steamy passion, and true love while unraveling mysteries and secrets in late Regency England. Join them in their sizzling escapades…