The Laird

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He thought he left his wife in safe, capable hands. He was wrong. The morning after Michael Brodie marries the lovely Brenna, he marches off to join Wellington's army, leaving his new wife alone with his unseemly Uncle Angus and an estate to manage. Ten years later, when Michael finally returns home, he discovers a nest of vicious lies, tales of disloyalty, and most surprising of alla blossoming love for the woman he left behind. But his beloved is keeping a dark secret from him. A secret that begins to unfold when Michael's young sister joins their household, and Uncle Angus' true nature is revealed.

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"Tender and touching... Readers seeking a sweet, sensitive romance will savor this tale " - RT Book Reviews
"Burrowes portrays all her characters and their depth and growth with realistic detail and insights. She also deftly blends romance with serious issues to create a compelling balance." - Booklist

Author Bio

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes' bestsellers include The Heir, The Soldier, Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal, Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish and Lady Eve's Indiscretion. Her Regency romances and Scotland-set Victorian romances have received extensive praise, including starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist. The Heir was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2010, The Soldier was a PW Best Spring Romance of 2011, Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish and Once Upon a Tartan have both won RT Reviewers' Choice Awards, Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight was a Library Journal Best Book of 2012, The Bridegroom Wore Plaid was a PW Best Book of 2012. Two of her MacGregor heroes have won KISS awards. Grace is a practicing family law attorney and lives in rural Maryland.