Anna Harrington's An Unexpected Earl Review!

An Unexpected Earl

By: Anna Harrington

Release Date: February 23, 2021

Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca

Author Website: https://www.annaharringtonbooks.com/

5 Stars

Intrigue and dark plotting round out An Unexpected Earl with liberal doses of romance for a well designed read from the talented Anna Harrington in book two of her Lords of the Armory series!

Brandon Pearce came from nothing to inherit the power and prestige of an Earldom. At heart he was a loyal Brigadier who found that the trappings of his new title meant little without the ethics he carried as a war hero and loyal friend. Amelia Howard saw the harsh world through kindness and unfortunately paid a heavy price for this. Through tragic circumstances Amelia became a strong woman who no longer took things at face value. Childhood sweethearts and best friends, the strong relationship that this pair built when they were younger proved to be a substantial foundation for their reunion as adults. Despite the changes that took place in their years apart they still clung to their fundamental characters and in some respects it was as if they had never been separated, especially where their hearts laid. The witty repartee between Brandon and Amelia was fun and just as often conveyed the unspoken desire that simmered between this couple. This author is adept at flowing between playful and serious in her characters' interactions.

A tremendous amount of research goes into this author's work for robust and vivid explorations of the past. Her historical details are accurate, fascinating and a perfect backdrop for her characters to explore their relationships. With Anna Harrington you don’t just wish you could revisit the past because it feels like she has transported you there. Even as her strong eye for detail draws you in it is her sensitive portrayals that standout as exceptional and keep bringing her audience back. Often a struggle with historical romance writers is bringing to their readers heroine's that modern women can relate to without compromising their situation in history. Of note this author does a fantastic job of devising strong female characters even while finding ways to highlight this trait in historic context. Anna Harrington's An Unexpected Earl is a romantic adventure that will not only keep readers on their toes but curl them in delight!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
*While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone.*