Once she was London’s most admired beauty. Now she hides from the world—and from the man who sees her too clearly.
In this steamy Beauty and the Beast Victorian historical romance, a scarred heiress and a notorious rake turned railway magnate must choose between protecting their guarded hearts—or risking everything for love.
Winner of the Maggie Award for Excellence
Winner of the Golden Leaf
Winner of the Passionate Plume
Once London’s reigning debutante, Lady Beatrice Wodehouse was destined for a brilliant future—until a devastating accident destroys her dreams. Branded “Lady Beastly” by cruel society gossip, she retreats to the countryside, where she creates a refuge for society’s outcasts and rebuilds her life in quiet anonymity. Yet one secret longing remains: she still dreams of passion—and the chance to be seen as she truly is.
Once London’s most notorious rake, Wickham Murray is determined to prove he is more than a careless Adonis. Now a powerful railway industrialist, he is on the brink of securing the greatest triumph of his career—if he can persuade one stubborn country landowner to sell her estate. But a chance encounter with a mysterious woman at a masquerade awakens his deepest desires and complicates his plans: for she is also the obstacle to his redemption.
As business rivals become secret lovers and hidden dangers close in, Bea and Wick must confront the truths they fear most about themselves—and each other. Yet when a deadly enemy strikes from the shadows, they must decide whether to protect their hearts…or risk everything for a love strong enough to transform them both.
“You get all the feels in all the right places when reading a Grace Callaway book. The love affair between Wick and Bea is beautiful (and scorching).” — Goodreads reviewer
Grace Callaway writes hot and heart-melting historical romances packed with steam, swoon, and suspense. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Lisa Kleypas, and Amanda Quick. Her standalone novels can be enjoyed individually or as part of the irresistibly interconnected Callawayverse.
GAME OF DUKES (a hot Victorian romance series)
Dangerous men of London’s shadowy underworld meet the women bold enough to challenge them—and change their lives forever.
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 Wishes: A Hot Historical Romance Short Story
Don’t miss the sizzling series in the Callawayverse (in chronological order):
– Mayhem in Mayfair
– Heart of Enquiry (Kents)
– Game of Dukes (this book belongs to this series)
– Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels
– Blackwood Legacy
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® Finalist and a #1 National Regency Bestseller, and her subsequent novels have topped national and international bestselling lists. She has won the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense, the Maggie Award for Excellence in Historical Romance, and the Passionate Plume Award for Historical Novel, and her books have been shortlisted for numerous other honors. She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan and lives with her family in a valley close to the sea. When she's not writing, she enjoys dancing, exploring the great outdoors, and cheering on her favorite basketball team.
