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 "The writing (as always) was absolutely wonderful and held me captivated from beginning to end. The emotion flowed off the pages and it felt like I was right there with the characters. Absolutely mesmerizing. Beatrice and Wick were perfect for each other and had sizzling hot chemistry and I couldn't get enough of it!" -Candace, Goodreads "Had to get the fire hose out - hot, hot, hot . Normally I never use hot as a description for a book, but believe me, this one is definitely high octane . 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) . I loved this story and all of its intricacies of how beauty is perceived ." -Angela, Goodreads "Brilliant addictive reading." -Maggie, Goodreads "I absolutely adored Wickham and Beatrice's story!! The connection they had was there from the start even though they were adversaries. I loved watching them work through all their obstacles and how they h elped each other overcome their past ." -Amy, Goodreads "Wick and Bea bring out the best in each other and I love how their relationship progressed in an organic way. Their love story is both incredibly steamy and heartfelt (the best of both worlds!). And when I say steamy, I mean S T E A M Y. I really enjoyed the mystery arc, which actually took a surprising turn that I didn't see coming. Unlike most historical romances that I read this year, Callaway crafts an interesting and engaging mystery that actually holds my interest. " - Romance Library Praise for Books in the Game of Dukes Series: "I LOVED this book! It took me back to a Johanna Lindsey novel. What a fantastic idea to turn the Regency genre on its head and do an "underworld" take on it. Talk about original!" -Daphne du Maurier Judge on The Duke Identity , winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/ Suspense "You know when a book is so good that you are still reading it at 2 am....This book had it all: drama, laughter and a few tears as well. The chemistry...just sizzled off the pages....If I could I would give this book ten stars, but I'm only allowed to give 5/5 stars." -Boonies 123 Book Review on The Duke Identity "I adored this book, it's one that gave me a fuzzy feeling of hope inside, showing that thr