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An Unexpected Earl (Lords of the Armory, #2) by Anna Harrington – A Captivating 4-Star Read

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An Unexpected Earl (Lords of the Armory, #2) by Anna Harrington – A Captivating 4-Star ReadAn Unexpected Earl by Anna Harrington
on February 23, 2021
Genres: Fiction / Historical / General, Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency
Pages: 312
Format: ARC, eBook
Source: Netgalley
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four-stars

Fans of Bridgerton will love this feminist, steamy historical romance from award-winning author Anna Harrington.

Brandon Pearce, former brigadier and now the Earl West, is determined to help the girl he once loved save her property and the charity she's been struggling to build. But he'll have to deceive her first...

Twelve years ago, Brandon Pearce had to give up the girl he loved, Amelia Howard. Now Amelia is a grown woman with a past she desperately needs to keep hidden in order to save her brother Frederick's reputation. In an effort to avoid blackmail, Frederick needs to place a list of gentlemen into government positions, and for that, he'll need an ally in Parliament—Pearce.

Pearce has been investigating Scepter, a criminal group the Armory believes is behind the government appointments. Pearce must pretend that he sides with the blackmailer—keeping someone else's secrets—even though it means breaking Amelia's heart. But Pearce is willing to do anything he can for a second chance with her, even when he discovers she's been keeping secrets of her own.

Get out your smelling salts: This sexy Regency romance features a second-chance romance between a former military commander who stubbornly thinks he knows best and a strong-headed heroine who will fight tooth and nail for those she loves.

"As steamy as it is sweet as it is luscious. My favorite kind of historical!"—GRACE BURROWES, New York Times bestselling author, for Dukes Are Forever

"Enchanting...Harrington combines suspenseful mystery and charming romance in this compulsively readable treat."—Publishers Weekly STARRED Review for An Inconvenient Duke

"Harrington is a rising star...plenty of both love and danger."—Booklist STARRED Review for An Inconvenient Duke

"Action, suspense, seduction, and two determined lovers fighting for what is right provide a host of reasons to read well into the night."—Library Journal STARRED Review for An Inconvenient Duke

This was a very enjoyable read that pulled me in right from the start. The characters were well-drawn and easy to connect with, and the story itself had the perfect balance of intrigue, suspense, and heart. From the very first chapters, I found myself invested in what was happening and eager to see how everything would unfold.

The blend of mystery and drama kept the pacing lively, and I appreciated how the plot revealed itself in layers. Just when I thought I had a piece of the puzzle figured out, a new twist would come along to keep me guessing. That sense of unpredictability made the book hard to put down and kept me turning the pages late into the night.

I also enjoyed the way the characters interacted with one another. Their relationships felt natural and added emotional weight to the unfolding mystery. There was just enough tension, both personal and situational, to raise the stakes and keep me hooked.

Overall, this is the kind of book that reminds me why I love sinking into a good story — it’s immersive, entertaining, and delivers both heart and suspense. I’d happily recommend it to readers who enjoy a mix of mystery and character-driven storytelling.

four-stars

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