The Soldier - Grace Burrowes

The Soldier

By Grace Burrowes

  • Release Date: 2011-06-01
  • Genre: Historical Romance
Score: 4
4
From 453 Ratings
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Description

"Grace Burrowes is terrific." —Julia Quinn, NYT bestselling author of the Bridgerton series

A New York Times and USA Today bestseller from Grace Burrowes's lush Regency series, featuring the beloved Windham family and a duke obsessed with getting his sons married…

A weary soldier home from war

A beautiful neighbor who could be his salvation

Even in the quiet countryside, Devlin St. Just, the oldest but illegitimate son of the Duke of Moreland, can find no peace. His idyllic estate is falling down from neglect and nightmares of war give him no rest. Then Devlin meets his new neighbor...

With her confident manner, the lovely Emmaline Farnum commands all of Devlin's attention, even when he realizes the previous owner's five-year-old daughter has become a fixture on his property. Calling on Emmaline to become the girl's governess, he soon learns that she can nurture him too, in ways no other woman ever has before…

The Windhams: The Duke's Obsession

The Heir (Book 1)

The Soldier (Book 2)

The Virtuoso (Book 3)

Praise for The Soldier:

"Captivating… Burrowes's straightforward, sensual love story is intelligent and tender."—Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW

"A powerful story that touches readers' hearts. Her powerful and complex characters will enthrall you."—RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 Stars

"Burrowes continues her winning streak with a delicious, sensual historical romance capturing the spirit of the time."—Booklist

"A treat for fans of Regency romance at its best."—Night Owl Reviews

"A breathtaking love story that lingers in the mind and heart."—The Long and Short of It

Reviews

  • Boring Plot

    2
    By Jasnb
    This book dragged on for so long. I loved the back story about Devlin but Emmaline was just plain annoying. She doesn't deserve to be with Devline. I couldn't even finish the book. The Heir was great but this didn't even come close.

  • Strong Showing

    4
    By davidson_23
    Not as strong as The Heir despite sharing some plot and characterization similarities. I did enjoy the continuation of the series as the family is very interesting. Devlin and Emmie are most certainly a very suitable match.

  • Solider

    4
    By MHCounselor
    A story about love that brings the reader an understanding that life is not perfect and we all make mistakes. Not a story about mucho men winning the love of someone through brutality. An enjoyable read. Look forward to the next in the series.

  • The soldier

    5
    By Judiiebee
    I couldn't put it down, just like Ms Burrowes previous book. I can't wait until her next one, The Virtuoso is out.

  • Mediocre

    2
    By Rightintwo27
    I was disappointed reading this book. I loved The Heir and I was very excited to dive into The Soldier. However, I wasn't impressed. There wasn't much to the storyline, it seemed to all revolve around this one issue of mother and child and because of that it inevitably dragged on in several chapters. This story lacked depth. I didn't understand either why the author chose to make the mother Emmie, so dumb. The reasons for them not being together made no sense and honestly aggravated me, I felt like they were just coming up with excuses that didn't fit

  • ...the soldier...

    4
    By Smaily86
    Great book by one of my new favorite authors. Look forward to new books to the two wonderful ones Ive read. The soldier was a lovely second to the Heir. However, my heart falls for the innocent love that rose between the lovers in the Heir. The heir was just so much more passionate, I can't really explain it in worlds...but I am truly in lie with these two books and I can not wait for another.

  • Hard to put down

    5
    By Syko Dr
    It was so hard to put down this novel. Everywhere I went I wanted to keep reading. I am in awe of this author, as she brings to life stories that could have very well taken place I'm history. I was craving more to read as the novel drew to it's conclusion.

  • The Heir

    3
    By JulyBrownie
    This book was a good read. It wasnt what i was expecting, but i liked it enough to be curious about the soldier, but not sure if ill read that one yet.

  • Marvelous story

    5
    By lindainspring
    i love to read about men and women together, especially their day to day concerns as that is what my life is like. In this story the words flow along and charmingly sweep you into a really, really great story than floods your heart with wonder, love, sympathy and tears for the suffering. The people are so sweet and caring and funny, I laughed outloud several times and went back to reread the passage for the wit and exaggerations. The suffering is stunning and comes so close to reality it will make you cry, you will feel the hugs and tenderness the characters show each other, the author's words are like a paint brush painting you into the the story that is a fully realized technicolor world. There is a small amount of explicit sex that seemed appropriate to the story, I wish more was left to my imagination, as a suggestion is all my active imagination needs. But I could never fault what was written. Don't miss this treat of a book, it is so very, very well written.

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