“The entire battalion of Dorning brothers has asked permission to call on you. “You are awful,” Susannah said, proud of her sister’s guile and pleased with the day. They left the park for the busy streets of Mayfair, Della holding the flowers, and occasionally-say, when a carriage full of young ladies passed-raising them to her nose as she waved or smiled. “Hold these,” Susannah said, shoving the flowers at Della and taking the reins. She was once again sixteen years old, growing too quickly, and terrified of tripping on the dance floor. Susannah’s heart was occupied too, bemused with feelings of pleasure and uncertainty.

'Burrowes's first True Gentlemen Regency is as thoughtful as it is romantic.The protagonists are brilliantly drawn, with plenty of romantic drama and witty repartee.“Shall I drive us home, Suze? Your hands are notably occupied.” 'Burrowes's first True Gentlemen Regency is as thoughtful as it is romantic.The protagonists are brilliantly drawn, with plenty of romantic drama and witty repartee.' -Publishers Weekly fast-paced love story with nuances of humor and poignancy, astute dialogue, passion and sensuality'.-RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 Stars, Top Pick! Will has long admired Susannah, though he lacks the means to offer for her, and yet as they work together to rescue the purloined pets, it's loyal, dashing Will who steals Susannah's heart. Susannah turns to Will, an acquaintance from her most awkward adolescent years, to teach her how to impersonate a dog fancier. Shy, bookish Lady Susannah Haddonfield has no patience with loud, smelly beasts of any species, but must appear to like dogs so as not to offend her sister's only marital prospect. When aristocratic London is plagued with a series of dognappings, Will's brothers are convinced that he's the only person who can save the stolen canines from an awful fate.

Will Dorning, as an earl's spare, has accepted the thankless duty of managing his rambunctious younger siblings, though Will's only true companions are the dogs he's treasured since boyhood. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes continues her True Gentlemen Regency series in this enchanting 'accidentally in love' romance

Will's True Wish by Grace Burrowes