Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight (The Duke's Daughters, #3) (Windham, #6) by Grace Burrowes

Oct 14, 2012 Lisa Jo rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical, keepers, physical-collection

Grace Burrowes' excellence knows no bounds as demonstrated in her latest release, LADY LOUISA'S CHRISTMAS KNIGHT. This holiday romance is the present historical romances fans have been waiting for!

Lady Louisa has a secret. One that could destroy her and her family if it is revealed. When a man compromises her and threatens to ruin her reputation, her friend Sir Joseph Carrington saves the day and offers for her hand. Though he thinks she is marrying below her status and also her own expectations...more Grace Burrowes' excellence knows no bounds as demonstrated in her latest release, LADY LOUISA'S CHRISTMAS KNIGHT. This holiday romance is the present historical romances fans have been waiting for!

Lady Louisa has a secret. One that could destroy her and her family if it is revealed. When a man compromises her and threatens to ruin her reputation, her friend Sir Joseph Carrington saves the day and offers for her hand. Though he thinks she is marrying below her status and also her own expectations, Louisa wholeheartedly disagrees. She has always admired Carrington and his two adorable daughters. Nothing would please her more than to start a new chapter of her life as his wife. While they slowly build a passionate and affectionate relationship, guilt weighs heavy on their shoulders as they struggle to contain their personal secrets. Both know one day they will have to come clean with the truth, but when all is revealed, will their marriage survive?

If it has Grace Burrowes name on it, count me in. It is simply impossible for this author to let you down. With such an eloquent and sophisticated prose, it is easy to become mesmerized by this beautiful story. Which is why LADY LOUISA'S CHRISTMAS KNIGHT is easy for me to recommend this holiday season. This new novel, which is somewhat different from previous installments of the Windham series, gives readers a great glimpse at the diverse world and characters Ms Burrowes is capable of creating. Fans of the Windham series will love revisiting the family and the various couples, but this can be read as a stand alone. I have read some, but not all of the previous novels in this series and made it through LADY LOUISA'S CHRISTMAS KNIGHT with no issues whatsoever. However, if you have read the previous novels, I will say it is much more enjoyable to encounter these characters again.

I fell in love with Sir Joseph Carrington by the end of the second page. He was certainly an uncomplicated man, demonstrated by the way he appreciated the simple things in life. He never took anything for granted and, because of his experiences in the war, appreciated his blessings in life. He had a matter-of-fact attitude where he rarely held back the truth. Also, the man had such an enormous heart. Joseph would do everything to protect others regardless of the cost. Even though he is a highly intelligent and charming man, his doubts about Louisa's feelings were always endearing. Joseph constantly thought himself unworthy of her affections because of their different social standings, but constantly proved his worth in every way that mattered.

Ms. Burrowes made it easy to see what a great partner Louisa would be for Joseph fairly early on. Not only does she have a generous heart like Joseph, but she was also a sensible character. Even though she was a duke's daughter, she didn't want to live the life everyone expected her to. She wanted simple things and was rarely impressed by grand gestures. She is a brave beauty, displaying everything you would expect from a historical heroine. On top of everything, she is extremely intelligent and excels at nearly everything she attempts. You would think this would make her somewhat vain, but it does the exact opposite. It humbles her in an adorable and charming way. What is even better is how Joseph encourages her to display her cleverness and never hold back. She never has cause to feel ashamed or embarrassed by her abilities and this is when she truly begins to shine.

Although the development of Joseph and Louisa's romance is not typical compared to Ms Burrowes' previous stories, I still enjoyed it immensely. Their marriage is considered to be forced even though they absolutely adore each other before they say their vows. While they didn't vocalize their feelings immediately, they were still openly honest about their relationship. They way they communicate with one another is utterly sweet and touching. Joseph recites the most beautiful poetry at the most opportune times and Louisa is always there to encourage him when he doubts himself. It is not just love you see so obviously throughout their developing relationship but respect and admiration. They make such a perfect pair because they are compatible in so many different ways.

As is the case for Grace Burrowes' entire Windham series, this is a historical romance you should not miss! LADY LOUISA'S CHRISTMAS KNIGHT is a splendidly fabulous novel! This practically perfect romance is a true Christmas treat!

Lisa Jo @ The Romance Reviews (less)

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Apr 30, 2013 Mariachiara rated it 3 of 5 stars

Titolo: Lady Louisa’s Christmas Knight

Serie: Wyndham sisters

Autore: Grace Burrowes

Trama: Lady Louisa è una donna strana e complessa soprattutto per la sua epoca. Non possiede una bellezza alla moda, poichè invece di essere esile e bionda, è mora e piuttosto formosa. Non sa flirtare o coversare di cose di poco conto in società, e spesso anzi si ritrova a dire cose non appropriate. Anche se è bella, perciò, non ha molti corteggiatori e si sta ormai rassegnando a rimanere zitella. E’ troppo schiett...more

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Apr 08, 2013 Sarah rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction-romance

9/4 - This was pretty good; not great, not worth returning to the library unread. Louisa and Joseph's affection for eachother wasn't very clear, possibly restricted by the fact that they called eachother Husband and Wife more often than they used eachother's names (how is that romantic?) or any other term of endearment. According to the series it's included in it's the 3rd in The Duke's Daughters series, but if you look at the family tree inside it shows that it's the 6th book to do with the Mor...more

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Jan 23, 2013 Karen rated it 5 of 5 stars

This was different and really charming.

I do wish Lady Louisa's secret had been explained earlier in the book, since it's pretty significant to the plot (it's referred to as if we should already know what it is-- great if you've read the rest of the series and DO already know, but not so good for newcomers like me-- and I would argue that a Christmas title will draw a lot of newcomers).

Lady Louisa is a great heroine-- brilliant and independent, but also willing to rely on her family, and vulner...more

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Dec 12, 2012 Laura rated it 4 of 5 stars

I have a great love for Christmas regency romance. Luckily Grace Burrowes has helped me out by publishing quality books in this genre at Christmas the past few years. As I love Christmas books, I picked this book and Christmas as a theme for our FLICKS Book and Movie Club this month.

Lady Louisa Windham is a smart woman in a time when smart woman are not honored or admired. In the past, she used her smarts on a project that if known, could ruin her reputation. With this in mind, she has resolutel...more

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Dec 11, 2012 Melanie rated it 5 of 5 stars

It’s no secret to any of you how much I love reading Grace Burrows’ novels. She infuses her love stories with so much heart that once I’m done with the story, I’m already missing the characters. It’s no different with this story. Last Christmas we saw Lady Sophie get her Christmas wish, and this Christmas Lady Louisa gets her Knight.

Sir Joseph Carrington is a retired soldier, a farmer and quotes poetry. He is one of the best Beta heroes around! I loved his mild manner and thoughtfulness. As muc...more

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Dec 02, 2012 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical, non-erotic

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Just dealing with one’s fate creates loneliness and exhaustion in Lady Louisa Moreland’s experience.

Louisa loves her family and they love her, even though her genius baffles them all. But they put it to good use for themselves often, even if they don’t understand it. One indiscretion that grew out of this habit back when her brothers were in the university gives them all concern. It was done on a brother’s dare.

They set out to rectify...more

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Nov 19, 2012 Mackenzie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: christmas-romance, regency-romance

Although I knew this was linked in a series, this is the first book I have read by Grace Burrowes. I have tried to get into the beginning of this series and for whatever reason just couldn't connect to it. The main reason I took a chance on this was due to the sample chapter on the Barnes and Noble site for this book and it interested me enough to want to read more.

Lady Louisa comes from a large family with several brothers and sisters. With a strong intellectual curiosity to match her personal...more

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Oct 07, 2012 Farrah rated it 3 of 5 stars

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I'm a little conflicted about this book. I liked it. I definitely liked it. But I didn't love it. It was good, great even, but not amazing.

I liked the main characters. Louisa was a heroine who refused to change in order to please Society. She does things her own way, much like her sisters. She's very smart, which is partly why she hasn't yet been married. She can do all kinds of math in her head, memorize anything, an...more

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Oct 02, 2012 Melody May rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: netgalley, historical, romance, christmas

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The last couple of days I have got the privilege to read Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight by Grace Burrowes. I have to say that I enjoyed the story. So, here is the summary of the book:

Lady Louisa's Windham, she would probably be the more eccentric daughter of the Duke of Moreland. After all, she is well educated and you might view her as a bluestock. Being a daughter to a duke does have its advantages, but can it protect her from scandal? Hmm.

Sir Joseph C...more

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Sep 27, 2012 Polished Bookworm rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I absolutely adored Sir Joseph Carrington. How can you not love a hero who reads poetry to his favorite sow and feels sympathy for the fox in the hunt? He’s intelligent, handsome, witty, self-effacing and darn sexy. He’s the perfect foil to the over-analytical Louisa, although he doesn’t believe he’s the best choice for her (foolish man!).

Lady Louisa is almost too smart for her own good (as the subplot about her literary exploits demonstrates). Unfort...more Full review published at PolishedBookworm.com

I absolutely adored Sir Joseph Carrington. How can you not love a hero who reads poetry to his favorite sow and feels sympathy for the fox in the hunt? He’s intelligent, handsome, witty, self-effacing and darn sexy. He’s the perfect foil to the over-analytical Louisa, although he doesn’t believe he’s the best choice for her (foolish man!).

Lady Louisa is almost too smart for her own good (as the subplot about her literary exploits demonstrates). Unfortunately her fluency in several languages, staggering mathematical prowess and forthright nature do not translate well to the ballroom (although she excels at dancing). She’s the kind of girl who simply can’t turn her brain off – until she finds herself in Joseph’s arms.

You needn’t have read any of the earlier books featuring the Windham offspring in order to appreciate this story. However, I love revisiting characters from Ms. Burrowes’ earlier books, as they never appear as mere window dressing. The personalities we grew to know and love as heroes/heroines of their own books are still intact when we meet them again as secondary characters. The banter and familiar warmth shines when the Windhams are together. I especially love the camaraderie of Louisa’s brothers. The scene where the three men meet Joseph’s daughters is particularly endearing. As an aside, the girls are a lively addition to the story, yet their precociousness is not overpowering. They’re cute, but not too cute.

Grace Burrowes’ books make me happy, simple as that. She has such a way with characterization and dialogue that make the pages come alive. You can’t help but feel you are playing voyeur as you watch the story unfold. From The Heir (Duke's Obsession, #1) through Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal (The Duke's Daughters, #2), I have yet to be disappointed in a Grace Burrowes book. Lady Louisa’s Christmas Knight keeps the tradition alive: a beautifully written romance, with fully realized characters and heart-felt emotions. I expect nothing less from Ms. Burrowes. Lady Louisa’s Christmas Knight is a lovely book to be enjoyed any time of year.

4.5/5 stars!(less)

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Sep 09, 2012 Allison rated it 4 of 5 stars

Lady Louisa's Christmas knight is a book that I won on a goodreads giveaway. It is 359 pages and chronicles the story of Louisa Windham and I read the whole thing in one day. I admit that at the beginning of the book I was having a hard time getting interested in the book because I had to concentrate a lot to understand what was being said, however, by page 40 I was completely hooked and couldn't put the book down. Language was not a problem for the rest of the book.
Lady Louisa Windham is not...more Lady Louisa's Christmas knight is a book that I won on a goodreads giveaway. It is 359 pages and chronicles the story of Louisa Windham and I read the whole thing in one day. I admit that at the beginning of the book I was having a hard time getting interested in the book because I had to concentrate a lot to understand what was being said, however, by page 40 I was completely hooked and couldn't put the book down. Language was not a problem for the rest of the book.
Lady Louisa Windham is not a typical lady of the times with her outstanding intellectual ability. I really loved how she was a strong female character who was proud of her intellect, but also worried about its impact on others around her.
Sir Joseph Carrington is not comfortable in society since being injured while serving in Spain under Wellington, however, he finds himself very comfortable with Lady Louisa.
I liked how these characters got together. It seemed very realistic. There was no swooning at first sight or never disagreeing. Their regard for each other seems to have grown quickly but quietly. It was entertaining how what Louisa thought would put Sor Joseph off was actually what he liked about her and vice versa. It was a very realistic relationship in that way.
This book was touching and humorous. The scene involving the dukes at the duel had me laughing out loud, as did many of the family scenes. I would have appreciated more information about the family earlier in the book as I have not yet read the other books in the series, an omission to be rectified immediately. I am very intrigued by the relationships of the other Windhams in the book.
This book maintains some mystery throughout the whole book. The reader can make guesses about the outcome, but the author did a great job of maintaining some questions and doubts until the final pages.
This book is very well written and maintains reader interest through its quick moving pace, sincere relationships and humorous moments. I will definitely be looking to read the other Windham books and anything else Geace Burrowes writes. Thank you Goodreads for a great read!(less)

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Sep 01, 2012 Jeanne Murray rated it 5 of 5 stars

Grace Burrowes has another hit in her Windham family series! Once again she draws the reader into the lives of the characters with such skill that we find ourselves almost there with Louisa and Sir Joseph, as well as with the rest of the family. Having read all the preceding books in the series certainly help with understanding the secondary characters, but even a reader new to Burrowes will appreciate the complexity of the story and the depth of characterization. In this novel, one is reminded...more

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Jan 11, 2013 May Mostly Romance rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical

เรื่องของลูกสาวคนที่สามของดยุคแห่งมอร์แลนด์ เลดี้หลุยซ่าซึ่งรู้ว่า ตัวเองคือตัวถ่วงของน้องสาวอีกสองคน เนื่องจากเธอยังโสด และคงจะเป็นโสดต่อไป ซึ่งสำหรับหญิงสาวที่มีความลับดำมืด (อีกแล้ว) เธอไม่น่าจะลงเอยกับชายคนใดได้ แถมยังทำให้อนาคตในชีวิตคู่ของน้องอีกสองคนที่เหลือมัวหมองไปอีก

นั่นเป็นเหตุผลทั้งหมดที่เธอไม่ต้องการไปร่วมฤดูกาลออกงานที่ลอนดอน แต่ก็ไม่มีทางเลือก ในขณะเดียวกันเซอร์โจเซฟ คาร์ริงตันก็มาถึงข้อสรุปว่า เขาต้องมองหาภรรยาเพื่อมาเป็นแม่ให้กับลูกสาวกำพร้าทั้งสองคน อดีตทหารแม่นปืนที่ผันตัวมาเ...more เรื่องของลูกสาวคนที่สามของดยุคแห่งมอร์แลนด์ เลดี้หลุยซ่าซึ่งรู้ว่า ตัวเองคือตัวถ่วงของน้องสาวอีกสองคน เนื่องจากเธอยังโสด และคงจะเป็นโสดต่อไป ซึ่งสำหรับหญิงสาวที่มีความลับดำมืด (อีกแล้ว) เธอไม่น่าจะลงเอยกับชายคนใดได้ แถมยังทำให้อนาคตในชีวิตคู่ของน้องอีกสองคนที่เหลือมัวหมองไปอีก

นั่นเป็นเหตุผลทั้งหมดที่เธอไม่ต้องการไปร่วมฤดูกาลออกงานที่ลอนดอน แต่ก็ไม่มีทางเลือก ในขณะเดียวกันเซอร์โจเซฟ คาร์ริงตันก็มาถึงข้อสรุปว่า เขาต้องมองหาภรรยาเพื่อมาเป็นแม่ให้กับลูกสาวกำพร้าทั้งสองคน อดีตทหารแม่นปืนที่ผันตัวมาเป็นเจ้าของฟาร์มเลี้ยงหมูก็เลยไปลอนดอนเช่นกัน

เราอ่านเรื่องนี้แบบไม่ตั้งความหวัง ยิ่งเมื่อเปิดเรื่องและเห็นได้ชัดว่า นางเอกของเรามีความลับดำมืดในอดีต เราก็ยิ่งอยากจะวางหนังสือเลิกอ่าน แต่โชคดีค่ะที่ตัดสินใจกัดฟันอ่านต่อ เพราะแม้จะเป็นพล็อตความลับดำมืด แต่วิธีการจัดการกับปัญหาของนางเอกของเราดีกว่าทุกเรื่องที่ผ่านมา อย่างน้อยในเล่มนี้หลุยซาก็รู้ว่าตัวเองไม่อาจจัดการปัญหาได้ และขอความช่วยเหลือ แถมยังมีความคิดที่จะเล่าความจริงทั้งหมดให้พระเอกฟัง นั่นเป็นความเปลี่ยนแปลงที่ดี

นั่นเลยทำให้เล่มนี้เป็นเรื่องที่เริ่มต้นไม่ดีนัก แต่ยิ่งอ่านไปก็ยิ่งรู้สึกสนุกมากขึ้น แม้ว่าหลายส่วนในเรื่องจะดูเหลือเชื่อเกินเหตุ ความคลุมเคลือในการเล่าเรื่องหลายส่วน ทำให้เรารู้สึกเหมือนคนแต่งเปลี่ยนแปลงข้อเท็จจริงบางอย่างตอนต้นเรื่อง เพื่อให้เข้ากับประเด็นที่เปิดในช่วงกลางและท้ายเรื่องมากเกินไป (อย่างเรื่องฐานะความร่ำรวยของโจเชฟ ที่ตอนต้นเรื่องพูดเหมือนเขาเป็นคนชาวนาธรรมดา ๆ แต่เอาเข้าจริงร่ำรวยมหาศาล) แล้วอย่างเรื่องความเป็นอัจฉริยะของหลุยซาอีก เราชอบประเด็นนี้นะคะ แต่รู้สึกว่า คนแต่งกำกวมมากไปหน่อย (แต่จุดนี้เราก็ไม่แน่ใจนะคะ เพราะอาจจะเป็นสไตล์การเล่าเรื่องของคนแต่งเองก็ได้ เราสังเกตมาสักระยะนึงแล้วล่ะค่ะว่า เกรซ เบอร์โรว์ไม่ใช่นักเขียนที่ยัดเยียดข้อเท็จจริงให้คนอ่าน แต่เขียนแบบให้คนอ่านสรุปสาระใจความเอาเอง)

ชอบช่วงท้ายเรื่อง โดยเฉพาะเมื่อตัวตนของโจเซฟ และหลุยซาปรากฎให้เห็นอย่างชัดเจน และการที่คนแต่งทำให้เห็นอย่างชัดเจนว่า ทั้งคู่รู้จักตัวตนของกันและกันมากแค่ไหน กับการที่หลุยซารู้ในทันทีว่า "ลูก ๆ " ของโจเซฟคือใคร และเขารู้ว่า ใครคือคนแต่งกลอนฉบับนั้น

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May 08, 2013 Katie B-K rated it 2 of 5 stars

Okay, so I'm reading this series and as I have mentioned in other reviews, I generally finish a series I start. And I liked a couple of the books in it a lot, but this was just not good. Here are the problems I had:
1) None of the conflicts make any sense. Heroine translated a book of smutty poetry as a young lady? So what? She's also a learned scholar and corresponds with astronomers, so I'm not sure that it's THAT that would doom her London chances. Hero does not actually have 14 bastard childr...more Okay, so I'm reading this series and as I have mentioned in other reviews, I generally finish a series I start. And I liked a couple of the books in it a lot, but this was just not good. Here are the problems I had:
1) None of the conflicts make any sense. Heroine translated a book of smutty poetry as a young lady? So what? She's also a learned scholar and corresponds with astronomers, so I'm not sure that it's THAT that would doom her London chances. Hero does not actually have 14 bastard children but legally adopted a bunch of orphans because he's a generally good dude? If the Prince Regent can figure this out how is it even possible that this is a secret? I am willing to bend a lot of reality in romance novel plots, but none of these made any sense. It also means that they clearly resolve in about three paragraphs and then the book ends.
2) The characters are just off. Why do they call each other "Husband" and "Wife" all the time? It's really weird. Louisa makes NO sense, and I know the book keeps saying she's smart but she's not written smart, if that makes sense. And Joseph just comes across as OLD. In the beginning it seems like he has a drinking problem, but then we're apparently just cool with that. He talks weird, and he's not particularly interesting.
3) There is something seriously wrong with the politics of Louisa at the end. So I totally get that these people have something like 15-16 kids at the end, and that's before they even start having biological children, which they seem to have done in the epilogue. (Also it's inevitable given the sex they're having.) Which is a lot of children, even at the time, especially for a first-time mother and largely uninvolved (or at least oblivious) dad. But Louisa doesn't just embrace it - she has an explicit epiphany where she's like, "I thought I liked science and math and writing and being super awesome, but REALLY now I'm realizing that before that I ACTUALLY wanted to be a mother MORE and maybe I just liked those [super awesome] things to cope." Which is weird and unnecessary, since she still publishes her poetry book. So I just don't get it, I guess. Why do that? It's certainly not a conversation a woman would have had at the time (outside the world of proto-feminist romance novels), and it's not consistent with her ongoing behavior, and it's just kind of a weird dig at careers.
4) Seriously, why does this author insist on having main characters discuss menstruation all the time? We're on like 4 of 6 books here. It rings as incredibly anachronistic and also weird, kind of gross, and does not add to the story. (less)

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Apr 13, 2013 Caryn rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: anti-alpha-male, broody-male, chicklit, family-drama, historical-romance, lotsa-sizzle-plenty-more-bacon, lush, ok-to-read-in-public, reread, well-edited, well-written

Grace Burrowes makes you want to crawl inside her stories - the writing is rich and the romance is lush. That sounds like I've probably read one too many romance novels but I can't find any other way to describe her books. If you're new to her stories, start with

The Heir (Duke's Obsession, #1) (Windham, #1)

, which is the story of the heir to the Windham family. This book, Lady Louisa's turn, is the story of the middle daughter to the Duke and Duchess of Moreland and a family friend, Sir Joseph Carrington. As with other Windhaven stories,...more

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Nov 24, 2012 Blodeuedd Finland rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance

Lady Louisa is finally getting her man, not that she was looking though. All the sisters seem to be happy with what they have at the moment. Let' start.

There are secrets, but to be honest, the secrets in this series are all pretty lame. Though I did like her secret, that made sense with her choices. We learn it almost at once too. Joseph's secret, oh that was the lame one, I did not know why he even bothered with that one. But then this is not about secrets. For me these books are about romance....more

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Sep 30, 2012 SOS Aloha rated it 4 of 5 stars

A good conscience is a continual Christmas. - Benjamin Franklin

Sir Joseph Carrington cannot, in good conscience, allow a good woman to be ruined. So he offers to marry family friend Lady Louisa in her time of need. Their love story is a holiday gift to Regency readers – it is a heartwarming adventure into an unexpected romance.

LADY LOUISA’S CHRISTMAS KNIGHT is Book 3 of the Duke’s Daughters series and the sixth book in the Windham Family series. Despite its connections, this holiday book can b...more

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Sep 18, 2012 E. rated it 4 of 5 stars

4 3/4 stars!

An intellectual but unfortunately female aristocrat searches for a satisfactory solution to her ostracized and unmarried status even as she resigns herself to retreating from the field to clear the way for her sisters. A war veteran who wants to live his life on his farm seeks to avoid the inevitable succession of a minor title which will saddle him with even more responsibilities than those he has willingly shouldered. His decisions to provide for his dependents complicate his attr...more 4 3/4 stars!

An intellectual but unfortunately female aristocrat searches for a satisfactory solution to her ostracized and unmarried status even as she resigns herself to retreating from the field to clear the way for her sisters. A war veteran who wants to live his life on his farm seeks to avoid the inevitable succession of a minor title which will saddle him with even more responsibilities than those he has willingly shouldered. His decisions to provide for his dependents complicate his attraction to the unconventional female and may shift him from his comfortable existence raising swine yet he will have to deal with both his secrets and hers if they are to have any kind of happiness together.

“Lady Louisa’s Christmas Knight” by Grace Burrowes is the delightful historical romance that continues the saga of the Windham family. Both Lady Louisa Windham and Sir Joseph Carrington are engaging characters who gradually acknowledge their mutual needs even as they struggle to deal with the secrets that they are hiding. The allure to this read is the fascinating development of a relationship between two unconventional people who have contrasting situations. He has no close family relations save a failing cousin and she has a wealth of family who are striving to protect her from the repercussions of a youthful tantrum with far-reaching effects. Add to this his lack of exalted status and reluctance to be saddled with the responsibilities of being a lord as well as his humble and self-effacing conversations with his friend Lady Ophelia plus his physical handicap as contrasted to her cherished position as the duke’s sister and one has a warm and enchanting romance with its share of humor and emotional moments. I was thrilled by this beautiful story that culminates with a heartwarming Christmas celebration and the poetry that is sprinkled throughout the story was wonderfully appropriate. I definitely will be looking for the other tales of the Windham family and recommend this to anyone who enjoys Regency romance and a beautiful love story.

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Nov 12, 2012 Dottie rated it 4 of 5 stars

A tender, historical Christmas romance, which I gave a rating of 4.5. Taken from my review at RomanceJunkies.com:

A decorated veteran who was given a knighthood for his services, Sir Joseph Carrington has done his part for his country and now he relies on two sources of consolation, his drink and Lady Ophelia, a breeding sow that has produced ten piglets twice a year since he obtained her. These piglets are taken to market, producing income for him. But with his two young daughters, Amanda and Fl...more A tender, historical Christmas romance, which I gave a rating of 4.5. Taken from my review at RomanceJunkies.com:

A decorated veteran who was given a knighthood for his services, Sir Joseph Carrington has done his part for his country and now he relies on two sources of consolation, his drink and Lady Ophelia, a breeding sow that has produced ten piglets twice a year since he obtained her. These piglets are taken to market, producing income for him. But with his two young daughters, Amanda and Fleur, and the possibility of gaining a barony, he must find a wife. So he heads for London for the Season, starting with a fox hunt and house party along the way. But unlike the other hunters there, he feels bad for the animal being hunted, although he keeps this to himself. During the fox hunt, he is rescued from a pack of marriage hungry society ladies by a friend, Lady Louisa.

With this being her sixth Season, Lady Genevieve Louisa Windham, the daughter of a duke, has given up on love and marriage. She is practical, intelligent and the last thing she wants is another Season. With her two sisters now also on the marriage market, the only thing she wants is to sit it out and leave the Season to them. But when she requests to be allowed to stay with her brother and his wife during this time, her father comes up with his own matchmaking plans. In the meantime, she is enjoying the time she is spending with Sir Joseph as they constantly seem to be running into each other.

Sir Joseph is attracted to Louisa and loves being around her, but he believes that his station in life is too far below hers since she is a duke’s daughter, making his pursuit of her impossible. But when she is nearly ruined, he comes to her rescue and proposes. He is shocked when she accepts, but with him, she feels a desire that no other man has ever stirred in her. However, she fears that a secret scandal from her past may destroy the harmony and joy they have found in their marriage. But Sir Joseph has a secret of his own. They struggle with their secrets and their desire to come clean with each other. But when a blackmailer surfaces, will their secrets draw them closer together or tear them apart?

A tender historical Christmas romance, LADY LOUISA’S CHRISTMAS KNIGHT, the sixth book in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes’ WINDHAM SISTERS series and the third book in THE DUKE’S DAUGHTER subseries, is truly a holiday treat. The secondary characters, especially Sir Joseph’s two young daughters add a great deal of appeal to this story and the romance between Sir Joseph and Lady Louisa is absolutely enchanting. In this day of dysfunctional families, here is a close-knit family who are always there for each other. Secrets, scandals, family dynamics, trust, Christmas, poetry, engaging characters, humor, passion, snappy repartee, romance and true love abound in this beautifully written novel, making this a delightful story for the holidays and all year long. Fans of this series will be reunited with the characters from the previous novels. Although this story is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. But for further insight into the series and additional enjoyment, I advise also reading the rest of the books in this series. Since reading this delightful story, I am looking forward to reading the next addition to this series, LADY EVE’S DISCRETION, which is due out in February 2013. In the meantime, do not miss LADY LOUISA’S CHRISTMAS KNIGHT. This heartwarming story is sure to fill you with the Christmas spirit.

Dottie, RomanceJunkies.com
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Apr 25, 2013 Kafi the Khind rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is the 9th installment following the family of the Duke and Duchess of Moreland (11th if you count the two prequals). This time, Lady Louisa is the lucky Windham who finds and marries a person she loves despite some dark and scandalous issue from her past. At this point, the series is suffering greatly from the absence of a sub-plot that advances from one book to the next. While Louisa's story is wonderfully written and the romance is as sweet as ever, the repitition of the "historical roma...more

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Jul 30, 2012 Rose rated it 3 of 5 stars

I have to start by saying that I won this book though Goodreads.

Well, where do I start? I think a better rating for me would be 2.5 stars. I found the writing flat and some of the terminology was awful. "he faced the fire so she had a marvelous opportunity to admire the wet musculature of his back, legs and yes his taut male fundament” or how about this line “his membrum virile arching straight up along his belly” I’ve heard a lot of different terms for body parts but this was horrible. Nothing...more

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Dec 05, 2012 Keri (Va-Voom!) rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of hisotrical romance

Shelves: 2012, favorite-author, historical, romance, london, obession-worthy-male-protag, sibling-love, poetry

This was a wonderful, fun Christmas read. Last year, I read Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish and loved it. I think it was a little bit better because there was more mystery and action, but this book was wonderful too. I especially enjoyed all the poetry included in the book. It was sweetly romantic, and I adored Louisa's naive actions on their wedding night. Joseph was definitely a wonderful love interest, and his kind personality and charitable heart had me obsessing over him. Of course, this is a...more

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Jan 21, 2013 Ana T. rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: christmas, read-in-2013, regency-hist

I have been reading more romance lately but I have come to realise that I rely mostly on authors I already know when it comes to choosing books to read (unless it's an anthology, I love those and it's a good way to try new authors). Only when there's a particular theme that interests me do I venture to try a new author when it comes to full length books. This December I was looking for Christmas reads and found a recommendation for this Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight by Grace Burrowes and I deci...more I have been reading more romance lately but I have come to realise that I rely mostly on authors I already know when it comes to choosing books to read (unless it's an anthology, I love those and it's a good way to try new authors). Only when there's a particular theme that interests me do I venture to try a new author when it comes to full length books. This December I was looking for Christmas reads and found a recommendation for this Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight by Grace Burrowes and I decided to try it.

I am very happy to report that I think I found a new author to read. I really enjoyed the characters and the story of LLCK. This is the third book in the series and I do realise that if I had read them in order there are some details I would have enjoyed more. But it was still a pretty good read and I do plan to get to the others soon.

Lady Louisa is the daughter of a duke. She has two older married sisters and two younger and unmarried sisters. Like any dutiful young lady she wants to marry and clear the way for her younger sisters to do the same. But Louisa is a very intelligent young Lady and she finds it hard to carry on the usual futile conversations that one has in the ton's social events. Therefore she finds it hard to find a partner to dance at such events and she has no interest in the young men she meets.

There's on gentleman whose company she enjoys and who doesn't seem put off by her manners. Sir Joseph Carrington has come to appreciate Louisa very much indeed but he finds himself unworthy of a Duke's Daughter and only the idea of saving Louisa from disgrace leads him to offer for her...

I did enjoy Joseph and Louisa very much. Both had a few secrets to hide but to be honest I don't think they needed to hide those secrets from each other. Louisa's secret - her book of racy poems - might ruin her socially but never at the eyes of the man who loved her.

I loved the peek we had of the other members of Louisa's family and I'm looking forward to read their books. I'm especially looking forward to read the book about her parents - the Duke and Duchess of Moreland. I love reading series and it seems I found another good one in Burrowe's books about the Windhams.

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Nov 28, 2012 Jacqueline rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: bluestocking, baby-child-involved, forced-arranged-convenient-marriage, from-readers-world, hero-is-a-super-nice-man, historical-romance, regency, widow-widower

3.5 stars.

On the whole I liked this book. It's strong point was the realistic relationship between the hero and the heroine. It was a nice gentle falling into friendship and then love between two nice people. The gruff hero was particularly fun to read about. The conflict was all external and that is where the book lost some points. Both of them had something to hide and what they were hiding was really not all that dreadful. (view spoiler)...more

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Sep 13, 2012 Terra rated it 5 of 5 stars

Oh what an early Christmas gift this is, thank you Grace Burrowes! I absolutely love this family and their stories that our much talented author has given us. This gem is sure to put you in the Yule spirit with a luscious romance that is rich in everything we could possibly ask from Santa.

Lady Louisa Windham is a true gem in every sense of the word. Lithe, graceful, seductively beautiful and with an appetite for the art of love, family, duty and experiences that only a man who truly loves her ca...more Oh what an early Christmas gift this is, thank you Grace Burrowes! I absolutely love this family and their stories that our much talented author has given us. This gem is sure to put you in the Yule spirit with a luscious romance that is rich in everything we could possibly ask from Santa.

Lady Louisa Windham is a true gem in every sense of the word. Lithe, graceful, seductively beautiful and with an appetite for the art of love, family, duty and experiences that only a man who truly loves her can render. A bit of the naughty has been in her from early on and this may just come up to bite her in the behind but we will see as the story proceeds beautifully.

Sir Joseph is a handsome man in his own right. Widowed and left with two daughters he must find a bride to help his children in all the areas that only a female can possibly teach them. An injury from the war makes poor Sir Joseph not all that appealing to most of the creme of the crop of the ton available but will one special beauty capture his interest and his heart?

This story has some really cute moments especially when His Grace and Her Grace get that glimmer in their eye when it's time to play match making shenanigans. They are just so sweet. Their character's give you a glimpse of what has been passed down to each of their children, no wonder they all have minds of their own. LOL! I think having their Graces in each story doing just a bit of something adds so much to it.

Along with their Graces you know that all the siblings have to have a hand in whatever transpires which makes it all that much more delicious. I so wish I had a family like this. Guess Great Minds do think alike.

As you ascertained the story is set during the Yule season and oh what a season this will be. Much mistletoe doesn't help our hero but it doesn't hurt either. The setting is ripe with smells and descriptions that make you feel like you are part of the family and not an outsider looking in. I just can't impress enough upon you how much this book brought joy to my reading eyes and longing mind.

Thank goodness our author has another story coming out before the Season of Spirits. I don't know what I will do when we run out of family members to read about from a much gifted Grace Burrowes.
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Oct 26, 2012 Christine rated it 3 of 5 stars

Almost 4 stars..but not quite.

Although it started out slowly, just when I was beginning to wonder if I would bother to finish it, it started to pick up steam, and I did enjoy the rest of the book.

Part of the problem is that initially Joseph is just not that interesting, and even Louisa seems rather flat. As the story develops and you learn more about Joseph, it's easy to like him. Louisa was more difficult for me to appreciate, since the more I learned about her, the more she seemed just too goo...more

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Oct 01, 2012 Donna rated it 3 of 5 stars

There were aspects of this book that I enjoyed but I found it tedious and difficult to get into. I didn't love the way the plot kept leaping from Louisa to Lionel to Joseph to Prinny etc, etc. I actually found the lengthy pondering Prinny did about confering a title on Joseph just irritating. I felt there were so many references to all the other members of the family from the previous five books that it was frequently difficult to follow. I also found the couple's keeping of secrets and then the...more

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Jan 27, 2013 Beverly Diehl rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: christmas, historical-fiction, romance

Lady Louisa Windham daughter of the Duke of Moreland, has a secret that could ruin her reputation forever. Sir Joseph Carrington, known almost as the P. I. to the nobility (not to mention being a pig farmer), has a few secrets of his own. Who will find out whose secrets, first?

What I liked about this novel: neither Lady Louisa, nor Sir Joseph, are particularly young. Louisa, at nearly 30, is practically an aged spinster in that era. Sir Joseph is a widower with young daughters. I like that, as s...more

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Aug 03, 2012 Sue rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, romance

I won "Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight" by Grace Burrows through the Goodreads Giveaway Contest.

This is a historical romance novel.For 6 seasons Louisa Windham had to stand around with her empty dance card, happy that she had not been taken, and it's her fault her younger sisters have not married.Louisa has one married older sister Sophie and two younger sisters Jenny and Evie the youngest.Louisa has a soft heart and would make a wnderful mother and wife.She has a brain, and is very intelligent.H...more

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