One Kiss to Desire - Blackwood Legacy, #1

New from USA Today & International Bestseller Grace Callaway 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? Reader Raves: "A wild love affair steaming up the pages." -Pamela B., Netgalley "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 "Wonderfully written with lots of feels. I was totally immersed in the story." -Ruchika, Goodreads "Get out your tissue and your hankie because this one is all of that!" -Bridget, Goodreads ***Grace's books feature steamy historical romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and exciting mystery and adventure.
Her books are standalones which can be enjoyed as part of her interconnected series set in the same universe. BLACKWOOD LEGACY (steamy Victorian romance)1. One Kiss to Desire 2. Two Secrets to Surrender (preorder) LADY CHARLOTTE'S SOCIETY OF ANGELS (steamy Victorian romance)1. Olivia and the Masked Duke2. Pippa and the Prince of Secrets 3. Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl 4. Glory and the Master of Shadows 5.
Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster