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Annabelle Green needs a husband-and quickly. To inherit the only home she's ever known, she must be married by her twenty-fifth birthday. But finding a suitor has been next to impossible after a reckless rogue named Quinton Carlisle seduced her into a scandalous midnight tryst. Her reputation in ruins, Belle now needs a rather large favor. And she knows just who to turn to . . .

Quinn can hardly believe that the shy bookish girl he teased as a child has grown into such a brazen beauty. The very idea of marrying Belle to right the wrongs of his past is downright shocking . . . and deliciously tempting. Too bad marriage, convenient or otherwise, is the last thing Quinn wants. He'll help Belle find a husband and be on his way. But if he can't control his attraction to the bride-to-be, this marriage could go up in flames-of wicked desire.
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    Capturing the Carlisles
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"4.5 stars! Top Pick! Harrington knows there is nothing quite like a reformed rake to make readers' hearts beat wildly. The latest Capturing the Carlisles is a heartwarming charmer...She gives her memorable characters a lively plot and depth of emotion that captivates her fans, who can't wait for the next chapter."―RT Book Reviews on When the Scoundrel Sins

"Top Pick! Anna Harrington takes readers on a fantastic adventure with this beautiful historical romance. Miranda is one of the most delightful and engaging heroines I've come across in some time."―NightOwlReviews.com on If the Duke Demands

"Had me practically drooling with anticipation from one page to the next...The characters are fabulously crafted and gloriously complicated...the author balances the dark with a light, witty humor and a sexual tension that adds sizzle to every scene....How I Married a Marquess is intense, satisfying and cleverly unpredictable. Consider me a freshly minted fan of Harrington's style of happy ever after."―USA Today "Happy Ever After" blog on How I Married a Marquess

"This talented writer crafts romances that captivate, touching readers' hearts while bringing smiles to their lips."―RT Book Reviews on How I Married a Marquess

"Harrington creates fast-paced, lively romances with unconventional characters and plot...There is little doubt that she is fast becoming a fan favorite."―RT Book Reviews on Along Came a Rogue

"In this thoroughly entertaining story, seduction and adventure take center stage. Nathaniel is far more honorable than he will admit, and Emily far braver than she ever imagined. Together, they form a formidable pair that readers are certain to love."―BookPage on Along Came a Rogue

"Harrington has created a richly woven novel, complete with romance, a touch of mystery, and wounded, believable characters."―Publishers Weekly on Along Came a Rogue

"A touching and tempestuous romance, with all the ingredients Regency fans adore."
--Gaelen Foley, New York Times bestselling author, on Dukes Are Forever

"As steamy as it is sweet as it is luscious. My favorite kind of historical!"
-Grace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author, on Dukes Are Forever

"Ripe with drama and sizzling romance...The complex relationship between Edward and Katherine is intense and skillfully written, complete with plenty of romantic angst that propels the novel swiftly forward. This new author is definitely one to watch."―Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Dukes Are Forever

"4 1/2 stars! Pits strong-willed characters against one another, and as the sparks ignite, passion is sure to follow. There is a depth of emotion that will leave readers breathless. The pages fly."―RT Book Reviews on Dukes Are Forever

About the Author

Anna Harrington fell in love with historical romances--and all those dashing Regency heroes--while living in London, where she studied literature and theatre. She loves to travel, fly airplanes, and hike, and when she's not busy writing my next novel, she can usually be found in her garden, fussing over her roses. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached at:
 
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forever (August 29, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1455597287
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1455597284
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.21 x 0.98 x 6.69 inches
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I’m an author of spicy Regency romance with alpha heroes and independent heroines, layers of emotion, and lots of sizzle. I fell in love with historical romances and all things Regency—and especially all those dashing Regency heroes—while living in England, where I spent most of my time reading Jane Austen and getting lost in London (especially the getting lost part). I have traveled around the world, both as a tourist and as a volunteer with children's organizations in Peru, Ecuador, Thailand, and Mexico. I love to hike and fly airplanes, adore all things chocolate and coffee, and am a Doctor Who fanatic (everyone says my house *is* bigger on the inside!). I am a terrible cook who hopes to one day use my oven for something other than shoe storage. In my spare time, when I'm not writing or teaching, I enjoy tending the roses in my garden during the summer and reading historical romances during the winter. My fav authors are Elizabeth Hoyt (her Maiden Lane series is fantastic!), Sabrina Jeffries (fabulous emotion on every page), Lisa Kleypas (whose prose is simply divine!)and Sylvia Day (who isn’t afraid to take historical romance in all kinds of new and hot directions).

I've been writing since 2015, when All About Romance named me Best Debut Historical Romance Author for my debut series, THE SECRET LIFE OF SCOUNDRELS. DUKES ARE FOREVER won the 2016 Maggie Award for Best Historical Romance, and HOW I MARRIED A MARQUESS was a 2017 RITA finalist.

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Annemarie aka Vacherona
5.0 out of 5 stars Triumph of the Heart
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017
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Rediscover the deftness, flair and expertise that permeate every novel via the artistic genius of Anna Harrington in this continuation of her latest installment of the Capturing the Carlisle series.
Soon you'll be transported to a realm in which anything the heart desires becomes possible. Ms. Harrington's lush depictions and characterisations of both the mischevious Annabelle Greene and the irascible rogue Quinton Carlisle transcend every page. Their multifaceted dimensions rapidly become evident not only as viewed by your perceptions but their own self realizations. Laugh through your tears as emotions paint your heart through brilliant prisms that fill your senses. Breathe in a world that leaves you with indelible impressions through writing that improves exponentially with each successive endeavor and without fail will leave your soul brimming with never ending wonder and delight.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed her book and will look for other titles by ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2017
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This is a new author for me. Enjoyed her book and will look for other titles by her.
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I like this series so far. It kept me interested and turning pages. I'm hoping the 3rd book about Robert is good as well.
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Trudy
3.0 out of 5 stars don’t appreciate that you keep raising the price of the books in this series. therefore I won’t be buying blood three.
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I don’t think that was a good way to treat a customer. Get the reader invested in the series and then raise prices. Bad form, Ms. Harrington.
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Rose Blue
4.0 out of 5 stars When the Scoundrel Sins
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2017
Annabelle "Belle" Green is the daughter of a housekeeper and a thieving wastrel who eventually ended up in prison, leaving them penniless. Fortunately, they are brought into the household of Lord and Lady Ainsley, a kind and caring couple, who keep Belle on as a companion after her mother dies. They love Belle and treat her like a daughter, even going so far as to provide a season for her. But Lady Ainsley's nephew, Quinton Carlisle, continues his teasing and tormenting of Belle at her first ball, stealing a kiss, then getting into a fight over her. Belle's position in society had been precarious, at best, but now she's ignored by everyone due to the ensuing scandal.

Quinton has always loved teasing Belle, nicknaming her "Bluebell," because she has bluestocking tendencies and always had her nose in a book. When he sees her grown up, he can't resist stealing a kiss, not realizing the repercussions that his actions would cause. Now, six years later, he's summoned by his aunt to Glenavon Castle, one of the late Lord Ainsley's estates. It seems that Lord Ainsley bequeathed the estate to Belle, but only on condition that she marry by age twenty-five or it will be given to the church. Lord Ainsley's intention was solely to protect Belle from her crooked father, but now she's rapidly approaching her birthday, and has a decided lack of suitors. Lady Ainsley's hope is that Quinton will marry Belle, but she tells him that she needs his help to weed out unsuitable prospective husbands. Quinton is on the brink of traveling to America to start a new life, but he agrees to his aunt's request to stay.

Belle and Quinton immediately feel the same attraction that caused all the trouble six years ago, and Quinton still acts like a naughty schoolboy who never grew up, teasing and annoying and tempting Belle. Quinton's plans to go to America are actually his first steps toward maturity. He's the third son of a duke, and wants to distance himself from his father's name and make it on his own. There is an estate waiting for him, where he can succeed or fail on his own merit. When Belle learns his plans, she decides to propose to him. He could run Glenavon Castle with her, still fulfilling his dream, or, if he wants, she's even agreeable to his going to America. She is crushed when Quinton turns her down, emphasizing that he will never marry.

Although I can understand both Belle's and Quinton's motivations and reasoning, their stubbornness did become tedious. Quinton refuses to marry, even though he greatly desires Belle, and this marriage will give him a home and estate. He fears love may come intruding, and he's seen how losing a loved one can hurt. Also, the estate would really be Belle's - never his. So he continues to drive away all prospective suitors before Belle even has a chance to meet them. As for Belle, she finally decides to give in and marry a fortune hunter, a man she feels no liking or respect for, just so that she will have a home, even though it would be under her husband's control.

As Belle's birthday draws closer, it feels impossible that this couple will ever be together, other than for a temporary, passionate affair. Will a dramatic event be enough to shake them up, and open their hearts to what they truly feel and what's really important? WHEN THE SCOUNDREL SINS concludes with a resolution that I found satisfying, and which gives both Belle and Quinton what they each need, and so much more.

3.5 stars as reviewed at rosesareblue dot net. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.
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Anna Plumley
5.0 out of 5 stars Annabelle raised without love until her 8th birthday by a brutal father and ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017
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Quinton Carlisle has known Annabelle Green since she was a young girl. Now Annabelle needs a husband fast as her 25th birthday approaches. Annabelle raised without love until her 8th birthday by a brutal father and Quinton raised in a loving home have little in common except for his teasing her constantly. What happens when one is afraid of love and the other insists on it in a marriage? Add a villain to the mix and you have a wonderful read. I've added Anna Harrington to my must read author list.
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E.A. Reyes
4.0 out of 5 stars especially someone like Annabelle. But Annabelle’s guardian has roped him into ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017
What’s it About? Years ago Quinton Carlisle inadvertently ruined Annabelle Greene’s reputation and she left London. Now she’s grown up and desperately needs a husband so that she can keep the only home she’s ever known. She only has weeks to find a husband and she’s desperate so she turns to Quinn and proposes a marriage of convenience. Only Quinn has his own plans and they don’t include marrying anyone, especially someone like Annabelle. But Annabelle’s guardian has roped him into helping Annabelle finding a suitable husband. All that time together has Quinn reconsidering Annabelle’s very tempting proposal.

Overall reaction to the story? I didn’t know what to expect out of Annabelle and Quinton to be honest, they had a history together that wasn’t all that pleasant (Though Quinn remembers the incident differently than Annabelle.) but the initial attraction was still there. Anna Harrington took two conflicted people with different goals, threw in an inheritance situation and created a lovely romance with a dash of teasing that made me smile throughout the whole story.

Describe the hero in five words: Playful. Stubborn. Smart. Charming. Loyal.
Did you like him? Not at first but he grew on me.
Why? At first Quinn came off as someone who didn’t take anything seriously except for the fun things in life. All he did was tease Annabelle ruthlessly and that didn’t leave any room for some serious relationship or character development. However, Annabelle’s situation sobered Quinn up enough for him to show his true colors but not too much to where he didn’t still get on Annabelle’s nerves now and again. I liked that he could be a bit of child with her but at the same time he was also kind, and a good listener. Quinn was also determined to help Annabelle find a way to keep her home without being forced to marry, something that he didn’t have to do since it didn’t affect him at all, to me that told me all I needed to know about him. He was a good guy even though he liked to make Annabelle mad.

Describe the heroine in five words: Determined. Kind. Intelligent. Loyal. Strong.
Did you like her? Yes.
Why? Annabelle’s situation would make anyone cry but not her. She was willing to tackle the situation head on instead of letting everyone around her try and solve her problems. Not that she didn’t know she needed help but for the most part, she was well informed about her situation and had several ideas going. I loved that she always tried to stay two steps ahead on the problems in her life, and never stood there like a wilting flower waiting to be saved. I liked that Quinn’s teasing didn’t send her into a swoon; she stood there and dished it out the best she could. I do love a heroine who stands her ground.

Let’s talk about the romance: Quinn and Annabelle’s romance started a few years before the present timeline in the book. He was young, stupid, and flexing his seduction skills and she was the unfortunate victim of bad timing, flimsy dress material, and gossip. The little bit of attraction between them at that point took a backseat to animosity on Annabelle’s part. Still, the attraction was still there a few years later when they meet up again it’s just that this time with Annabelle’s inheritance situation these two couldn’t get away from each other. I liked the whole I-Hate-You-But-I-Still-Think-You’re-Hot vibe that these two had going though I don’t think Quinn every hated Annabelle, he was just fascinated and frustrated by her. The romance was built on these sometimes humorous interactions but also on Quinn really seeing Annabelle as more than just a pretty face that he liked to torment. He grew to admire her and that lead to love. I liked that there was more to these two than just a physical attraction.

Click It or Skip It? Click It. Anna Harrington’s second book in the Carlisle series has more humor in it with Quinn and Annabelle’s bickering but it’s still a steamy romance with plenty to offer.

* A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for the purpose of an honest review. All conclusions are my own responsibility and I was not compensated for this review.
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Margaret White
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2017
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Very good book. Looking forward to the next book in series.
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Rosy
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2017
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I enjoyed it and its unexpected twists. True love triumphs despite those intent on its destruction. A difficult book to put down
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Rosewood
4.0 out of 5 stars This series is a winner!
Reviewed in Canada on March 18, 2018
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Quinn is a hunk that never wants to love or be loved by someone because it hurts too much to lose that someone - Belle must marry to secure her estate by her twenty-fifth birthday or lose her home - loved the concept of the plot with the two Carlisle brothers testing out the suitors to make sure that they were good enough for Belle - the humor was strong - very well written
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S. Atkinson
3.0 out of 5 stars Was an OK read but I think there are legal ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2018
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Was an OK read but I think there are legal errors in this book which irritated not least the fact that Annabelle was born while her mother was married. By law, she would be regarded as the child of her mother’s husband even if biologically she wasn’t. She would therefore not qualify as one of The daughters of another man as even if he acknowledged her illegitimate children could not inherit at that point in history.
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