Olivia and her brother run the girls school in London opened by their late father. She's dedicated to not only educating girls from the upper and middle classes, but also helping scholarship students escape poverty. But her brother's financial dealings threaten the school's survival. Worse, agent Lord Alexander Sinclair suspects her brother may be involved in a plot to overthrow the government. Alec doesn't want to believe Olivia could be part of the scheme, but he can't give her his heart until he's sure. Can he uncover the truth and protect her from danger?

This romantic suspense has likeable characters, an intriguing plot, and a steamy love story. This was the first book I read in the series, but I didn't feel like I missed anything integral to the story. I look forward to reading the rest of the series!

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Anna Harrington provides readers with a historical fiction tale that includes romance, danger, and suspense in A Relentless Rake, the fourth book in the Lords of the Armory series. Set in London, England in 1817, this novel features Alexander (Alec) Sinclair, Earl of St James, and Olivia Everett, a schoolmistress. Alec and Captain Nate Reed arrive at the Armory for a pre-dawn meeting with Clayton Elliot, the undersecretary for the Home Office. They’re tasked with finding the men who attempted to assassinate the prime minister. A lone clue points to the name Everett. Olivia manages a school for girls and her brother Henry teaches mathematics there along with taking commissions to review architect’s building plans. Is Henry or Olivia working with the revolutionary opposition group?

Known for his gambling, women, and drink, Alec lives his life honestly, and in the last few years, respectably, despite what the gossips say. He’s also intelligent, witty, and somewhat quick to judge others that don’t meet his expectations. Olivia is a proper schoolmistress. She’s brilliant, beautiful, challenging, fearless, and corrects her brother’s equations when he makes errors. Her reputation must be impeccable, or the school will lose its patrons.

This book has a solid plot, with great character depth, extraordinary characters, and a fascinating mystery. The author captured the characters and cultural lifestyles of the times and brought them to life. This beautifully executed story had characters that felt emotionally rich. With some unpredictable moments in the story, it gradually builds momentum until its action-filled conclusion. While the main mystery is solved in this book, there are still several threads that could be used in future books in the series. Along with a couple of steamy scenes, the author weaves in some deep themes related to family, forgiveness, selflessness, selfishness, kindness to those in need, social classes, trust, pride, shame, romance, fear, child abuse, political unrest, and much more.

Overall, this was a moving and memorable novel with some pivotal stressful and emotional moments. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. The Author’s Note provides some interesting tidbits about the historical events occurring during this time.

SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca and Anna Harrington provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. This is my honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way. Publication date is currently set for March 29, 2022.

4.25 Stars
Notorious rake Alexander Sinclair, Earl of St James, takes pride in displaying his sins. When he's tasked by the Home Office with finding the men who attempted to assassinate the prime minister, his hunt leads him to Olivia Everett, a most proper schoolmistress who wants nothing to do with a profligate nobleman like him. Unknown to her, Olivia's brother Henry has been working with the revolutionary group planning to overthrow the government. Shocked and hoping to save her brother, Olivia agrees to help the persuasive earl. But the closer they get to finding the villains, the more Alec and Olivia will need to trust each other.
The fourth outing for the Lords of the Armory & it can be read on its own. Another very well written book, which flows effortlessly, the characters are well portrayed & have depth. Alec & his half brother Nathaniel Red are tasked with tracking down Henry Everett, Alec is immediately drawn to Olivia. I really liked both Alec & Olivia, I loved the chemistry between them but my feelings for Alec suffered a wobble when Olivia's secret was revealed, he jumped to hasty conclusions & threatened their burgeoning relationship. Not a good move from him when he had secrets of his own. Apart from this blip I thoroughly enjoyed the book & devoured it in two sittings & now impatiently await the next in the series. I would have liked at least a wedding if not an epilogue, I felt the book ended very abruptly.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

This was the first book I read from this author and I loved her writing. A lot the historical romance novels nowadays have many modern facets included which probably would not have been accepted back in those era. And although the romance between the MC's is about people from two different classes, the author included a great deal of reluctance from both the MC's. Not only that, I loved the banter between the Alec and Olivia, it was flirty and witty. 😍

I will definitely check out Anna Harrington's other books.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC for this book. 😊

Anna Harrington’s Lords of the Armory is one of my favorite series with an overarching plot woven into a series of standalone* stories. In book four, A RELENTLESS RAKE, we follow along as Alexander, Earl of St. James, tries to get to the bottom of a bombing designed to assassinate the Prime Minister—one masterminded by the elusive Scepter.
It kicks off with intrigue in the form of Alec being called into service by the ubiquitous Clayton Elliott alongside his illegitimate half-brother and doesn’t let off the gas pedal thereafter. I was quickly swept away by this tale of a rake reformed in all but reputation and the brilliant, fearless schoolmistress he is assigned to trail. Yes, I could have shaken Alec when he got up on his high horse about Olivia’s apparent deception, but his subsequent revelation, regret, and apology made up for that.
Harrington has a way of making her characters three-dimensional, likable despite (or because of) their flaws, and very easy to root for, and these two embody that well. We all make mistakes, do we not?
As always, the suspense is well-written, well-paced, and edge-of-your-seat. And as Alec and Olivia try to separate fact from fiction, good from bad, they also navigate a growing respect and love that is challenged by their very different places in society. That imbalance leads to the kind of tension that I adore in books—external forces dragging lovers apart as they fight to stay together in any way possible—and is brought to a conclusion that left my heart very happy indeed.
While the central mystery of this book is wrapped up nicely, we are left with unanswered questions about Scepter, a certain Lady’s role in it, and Alec’s brother in need of a HEA. Darn it, I need answers, so I will absolutely be back for book five and beyond. At this point, I would read anything Harrington wanted to write, such is the power her books seem to have over me. I’m not mad about it.
*While it’s not strictly necessary to read the previous books, I would recommend it for the sheer pleasure of it.

A fast-moving Regency tale with all the elements of a great story. Olivia, a prim and proper school mistress is confronted by Alec, a rake and spy, in search of the traitor behind an assassination plot on the Prime Minister. Of course sparks fly and it’s a rollicking good tale with lots of twists and turns that kept me engaged, much of it on the edge of my seat, until the last page. Although part of a series, this book can be read as a stand-alone, however some parts will fit together better if you’ve read the previous stories. My only disappointment is we don’t seem to be getting any closer to finding the true bad guys that are behind all the mayhem each book portrays. I understand that’s part of the continuing storyline, I’d simply like to see that aspect of the bigger plot be advanced a little farther. All in all, a really good read. I received a complimentary copy of this book. This is my freely given, honest review.

I recieved a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the latest in the series trying to stop the evil secret organization known as Sceptor. That being said this can still be read as a stand alone.
Olivia was trying to discover where her brother has disappeared to when she is rescued by a masked man. Except now the mask man is after her to also find out where her brother is.
Alexander knows that Henry had something to do with revolutionaries and the bombing. He will stop at nothing, even following his sister.
The attraction between the two makes it harder for Alex to do his job.
Alex's reaction to Olivia's secret really pissed me off. With his BS hypocrisy and that's part of the reason this is only 4 stars.

Summary: After an assassination attempt on the Prime Minster infamous rake Alexander Sinclair is tasked with finding the people responsible and bringing them to justice, by any means necessary. His solitary clue is a charred set of building plans with the name “Everett” which leads him to prim and proper schoolmistress Olivia Everett. Unbeknownst to Olivia her brother Henry is linked to the organization Alec is after. Alec and Olivia must somehow figure out how to work together, and more importantly trust each other, to both save Olivia’s brother and find the organization of revolutionaries set on bringing down the government.

The first thing that struck me about this book is how well developed and interesting the plot is outside of the romance. I always appreciate a book that has a compelling narrative that extends beyond the principal romantic storyline and this absolutely achieved that. The building of tension between Alec and Olivia was incredibly well done, everything felt high stakes from the very beginning which made the payoff all the more satisfying.

I personally prefer regency romance a little on the steamier side, and while this did have a few really great steamy scenes it did leave me wanting a little bit more in that regard. However it more than made up for it with the absolutely swoon worthy romantic moments. And of course the wit and charm you expect from this genre absolutely came through.

Overall a really great regency romance guaranteed to appeal as much to your sense of mystery and adventure as your romantic desires.

Thank you to the publisher and net galley from an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Will his black and white view of the world push away the woman for him …

Olivia is a woman full of empathy, unable to leave a soul to suffer if with her meager means she can help. Every thing she has and she does is for her school, and those girls with no one to help them.
But to be able to manage her school, she must conceal she once has been a young woman with hopes and dreams to only present the prim and proper image expected from a schoolmistress.
So she does what she must, bending to her ton’s rules, her brother’s demands and society’s matrons’.
Alex after learning the duplicity and depravity of his father, from that point, he refused to become a man with a double identity, what people saw in him would be what they get, yet his past transgressions are more the talk than his present deeds. But he himself has his own secrets, from his undercover activities to his concealed wounds.

I confess at 2/3 mark I was ready to throw the book out the window, so upset I was at Alex, how can he judge Olivia’s secret for deception when hiding her past is her only option to survive. Already their hypocritical society makes her ashamed for having loved, but he to dishonor her as she is a lowly being, it is difficult to digest.
He forgets in which world does he live, a men’s world where women had no right outside being silent, obedient and invisible. And he criticizes, worth, he blames her for just wanting to go on with her life without marker on her back shaming her and putting on the path of wolves. When it is himself and his peers who make her a victim of their laws, she can’t live her life as he freely does, she would ostracized, insulted or worse if she was open book to society.
How was he so blind and unfair when he has all the rights and she, none, her misstep is seen as a shame when he can hop from bed to bed without even a whisper.
I confess if he did not grovel to beg her pardon, I would be less than satisfied…

At the end, he got it too easy. He did not beg for her forgiveness, and it is not even on his own volition he decided to marry the woman he loves, but because of some other’s demand.

The plot and action were entertaining and well crafted, if not for the hero’s sermonizer attitude, this is a well worth the read tale.
3.5 stars

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 onscreen lovemaking scene.

I have been granted an advance copy by the publisher, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

An utterly compelling story. An unapologetic rake of an Earl and prim & proper schoolmistress. A more unlikely couple may be hard to find. Both hide secrets from their pats, secrets that built their very characters. Anna Harrington masterfully weaves the characters of this story into superb, strong individuals you can’t help but fall for. The suspense and intrigue from the assassination attempt add another flair to the romance. I easlily found I could not put it down, and eagerly anticipated the return when I had to.

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The Lords Of The Armory books always deliver passionate romance and thrilling intrigue and action. I enjoy the strong female lead in this book. Alexander Sinclair, the Earl of St. James, lives his life unapologetically as a notorious rake. He is a spy and is tasked with finding a traitor, one that turns out to be Olivia Everett’s brother. The couple must work together to stop a threat to the government.

Honesty is what Alexander values the most. He is, in some ways, broken by his past. I liked the many layers of Alexander. He must learn that sometimes secrets are necessary to protect those you love. Olivia breaks down his very ordered world. Olivia has built a good life out of past indiscretions. Olivia is fiercely protective of those she loves; however, her trust is tested by all the men in her life lying to her. Olivia is multifaceted as well. Both main characters are complicated and flawed, which gives a level of believability.

Alexander and Olivia’s relationship is complicated. It takes the entirety of the book to resolve their issues. I liked this; the couple’s struggles were realistic and believable. The spark between the two built steadily; it was an attraction with mistrust at first sight.

This is also a plot with plenty of intrigue and action. The story moved well due to the perfect mix of passion and twists and turns. A Relentless Rake is the fourth book in the Lords Of The Armory series. Anna Harrington delivers an exciting, passionate romance that keeps you glued to the page. A Relentless Rake is a fantastic addition to the Lords Of The Armory series; I enjoyed every minute of this book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This series was a new one for me and I wanted to like it. The premise of mystery and adventure in the 1800s was intriguing. I found the idea of an earl and his bastard, half-brother working together on behalf of the government a great one, but the rest of it fell flat.

I found the hero pompous and a sex-shaming asshat. I never thought he deserved to be redeemed, so it made the rest of the book a drudge. The female lead is charming and smart, but I couldn't get past Alex hating Olivia as soon as he found out she wasn't a virgin any longer.

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This is a regency romance with a bit of action and suspense. It is the first book I read by this author and it reads as a standalone though I suspect some of the suspense and action plot is interwoven as it will clearly carry over into the next book. I really liked Olivia’s character and some of the romance. Alec’s issue with the truth grated on me a bit. This was enjoyable but I hoped for a bit more steam and more groveling from Alec.

Alexander Sinclair, Earl of St. James, Alec, is one of the Lords of the Armory working to stop the evil Scepter. He is tasked by the Home Office to find out who and stop those who are trying to assassinate the Prime Minister. He enlists help of his half-brother, Nathaniel Reed.

Olivia Everett, respectable school mistress, is trying to find out what happened to her missing brother, Henry. Following a lead puts her in the path of some very bad men, but a masked vigilante saves her, even teaches her how to wield a knife. Little does she know her brother is a person of interest in a bombing that nearly killed the Prime Minister.

A Relentless Rake is the fourth exciting book in the Lords of the Armory series. Although each book is a standalone romance, there is an over-arching storyline that is best enjoyed when read from the beginning and in order. With that said, I was a bit taken aback when Alec tells Nathaniel that no one, including the men of the Armory, can know of his mission. This was a bit of a disappointment to me, as I love the theme of these men working to stop the mysterious, evil society. However, the story was a good one, and in the end, I didn’t miss the other characters as much as I thought I would.

At first, I wasn’t sure about the pairing between Alec and Olivia. He was overly hung up on her “innocence,” yet pressed his affections and attention. He didn’t cross a line at all, but rather he didn’t seem concerned about her reputation or how she’d be ruined, since he has no intention on marrying her (and she’s beneath his station). I was also annoyed at first that Olivia didn’t immediately pick up that the masked man is Alec. But all that aside, I ended up loving the pair together and enjoyed their romance.

The continuing story about Scepter is interesting, and I liked that the overall mission involved all the players rather than some mysterious unknowns. The story is a good balance between the romance and mystery. I enjoyed that the primary couple works as a team. Alec never tries to hold back Olivia, instead excepting her for who she is, including her intelligence, daring, and passion. They are both flawed, but willing to accept what comes their way as long as they work as a team.

My Rating: B+

I'm really struggling to put my thoughts into words for this book because of a few events that happen starting around the 50% mark. For the first half of the book, I was really into the story - we start off with a new set of characters loosely tied to the plots of the first three books, and I always love a mistaken identity story. I also loved Olivia in general: the way she cares for her girls, for the people around her, and the way she chooses to interact with kindness to everyone unless they prove otherwise.

Other high points of this story were Beth (the hero's sister), and Lady Isabel (the hero's mother). I think Anna Harrington does a great job of writing strong female characters, even when they're "just" side characters. I'm also intrigued by the set up for the next book that we got here - I think that is what will keep me reading the series for now.

What I didn't love, and almost made me DNF was Alec. He started off fine, but his reaction to Olivia's secret(s) was unacceptable. I don't think his past was built up enough to make his reaction for the reason he gave reasonable. People don't always act in reasonable ways, but in books, we are usually given an explanation for irrational behavior, and I didn't buy this one. Beyond that, he didn't do a great job of making it up to Olivia. He barges into her room and demands an explanation before offering an apology (actually I'm not sure if he really did apologize?), and forces her to say that she trusts him in order to get what he wants. From there, he doesn't do a good job groveling/proving that he's moved past what she's shared with him. Additionally, he was doing the same thing (lying, pretending to be someone he's not, etc) and doesn't recognize that in himself, so the entire second half of the book was just frustrating to read for that reason.

Like I mentioned, I'm intrigued by how book 5 will play out, so I think I will continue (cautiously) for now, but this was my least favorite book of the series so far.

I AM QUESTIONING WHETHER OR NOT TO FINISH THIS SERIES...

Actual rating: 2.5 ⭐

Contains mild spoilers

I am so bummed. The first book in this series knocked me off my feet. But every book since then has been a slow decline. With this book I was thoroughly underwhelmed (dare I even say disappointed with) by the male hero. He was not to my liking. He was judgmental, hypocritical and unrealistic in his expectations. He gets mad at Olivia for keeping a secret - something he himself is doing, BTW - even though he has given her ZERO reason to trust him. Olivia's secret is not of her choosing. It is thrust upon her by society. She doesn't want to keep a secret. But in stead of trying to see things from her POV, Alec writes her off as a deceitful, false woman. His judgment was way too harsh, especially because his reasoning for judging her was flimsy to say the least.

Honestly, I almost quit this book when Alec showed his true colours. And sadly, he doesn't get a good redemption ARC in the end. He doesn't reflect on what he did wrong, doesn't look to himself or admits any wrongdoing. I really don't know whether or not I am going to continue this series...

Anna Harrington never ceases to amaze me! Her books are so full of mystery, romance, intrigue, action, and historical facts. She always seems to hit every button when it comes to an excellent historical romance. She's definitely an auto-buy for me.

A Relentless Rake is the fourth book in the Lords of the Armory novels, and it is an excellent edition to the series.
This book revolves around Alec, a reformed rake-turned spy, and Olivia, a proper school mistress with a secretive past. Both characters are fleshed out in interesting ways.

Short synopsis: Alec is trying to hunt down those responsible for acts of terrorism against the British monarchy, a group called "Scepter." His main lead is a mathematician named Henry Everett. By tailing him, he ends up following his sister, Olivia. Both siblings run a school in London. Once Olivia realizes what is going on, she agrees to help Alec discover the truth about her brother and Scepter.

Alec had a horrible childhood, beat and abused by a sadistic father who was a horrible philanderer. His mother, on the other hand, appears to have turned a blind eye to it all. Small spoiler alert: We later found out that she had no idea what was going on. Nevertheless, he had a horrible childhood and vowed to never be like his father. Alec may be a reformed rake, but he refuses to engage in serious scandal that could do his family harm, including that of his younger sister.

Olivia, on the other hand, had a typical childhood of a common born girl, but with one major secret. When Alec discovers this secret, he gets furious with her not necessarily for the actual act, but for the fact that she lied to him and everyone else about it. After dealing with his father, he refused to tolerate lying.

I loved both characters very much; Harrington has a way of creating unique characters that manage to say unique things. One of the reasons that I love her books is that they are not "stock" or "generic" historical romances. She's an excellent storyteller. The central mystery and romance of the story are wonderfully laid out.

I only have one, small criticism of this book. I feel like the beginning (when our MCs are being introduced) is rushed. This book can technically be read as a standalone, but I wouldn't recommend that. I think if you read this book first, you are going to be very confused. I wish that we had a little more time to get to the main plot; it almost felt like, in this particular book, we were dropped in the middle of it. This, of course, should not deter you from reading this book (or series). This issue can be remedied for a lot of readers simply by reading the first three books (and they are AMAZING.) I highly recommend this series and this author. I've been reading her books for about 5 years now and I love every book I've read.

✨Apparently Alex would NOT be a Britney fan because he clearly hates the ”I’m not that innocent” line.✨

I liked a lot of it but the hero really got on my nerves and I can’t let that shit go. I’m happy I finished it and it definitely wasn’t DNF territory…but the second half didn’t make me feel much besides indignation. Once my good opinion is lost…it takes a lot of groveling and getting messy about it.

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Alec was very hypocritical and shamed Olivia for shit he also did. He was like WOW why did you LIE and I’m like WHAT you’ve got influence and power and money. Once you evaluate that privilege in society, come back and say it again with your whole body I dare you. (He barely evaluated that privilege he just *forgave* her! How generous!) He ALSO lied to save his family and their reputations just. like. her. Yes he was projecting and it aligned with his character. No I did not enjoy it from a reader’s perspective…meaning I really didn’t like his character.

Because of all this, I just didn’t like him after this part of the book (I was loving him before) and it’s a problem for me when I don’t like a main character in a romance lol, despite liking other stuff in the book. I enjoyed the plot, the pacing, and the writing. And if he just would’ve handled her revelation to him better…but alas.

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I sympathized with Alec, but the correlation between his father and Olivia just didn’t make sense, no matter how you look at it. They both lied yes but come the fuck on it’s like saying since apples and oranges are both fruit they taste the same. Obviously this “projection” happens a lot in romances and people get hurt, but I like there to be supreme groveling then??? And normally the “crime” of the other character actually is more of a Big Deal and the anger makes sense.

It made sense for him to make the jump to that conclusion…yes…but what she did definitely didn’t warrant that reaction. Make her “crime” worse then but as it stands, he got off way too easily for being an absolute dick to her for zero reason. Obviously his journey was to fall in love with his biggest fear—a liar—but then make her lie worse!

Make her an art thief or bank robber or something else that would actually make sense. Something that personally (even on accident) impacted his life before this…so the deep cut and anger make sense and aren’t so hypocritical. I truly didn’t think her “lie” was going to produce that reaction from him. I didn’t realize that she was a liar until he freaked the fuck out idk😭

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Olivia was a solid character and I liked her POV chapters and found her to be completely justified for being pissed at Henry and Alec. She did get pushed around a bit more than I like heroines to get in books (just my comfort level) but she persevered like a champ and was pretty bad ass. Also why am I such a lush for scrappy children in historical romance?? I love what they bring to the stories and characters.

The writing was very readable and I read it very quickly. There wasn’t really a third act breakup which was nice and I liked the journey of the mother. I love when a cool and reserved mother can make a turn about. I suppose I liked the ending and it was cute…but I didn’t realize that the villains wouldn’t be captured in this book.

I’m pretty sure there will be AT LEAST two more books until the culprits get revealed? I don’t think I’ll stick around that long lol which SUCKS because these villains did a Bad Thing to Olivia and I feel like that should be resolved if this is meant to be a standalone.

**Therefore, I don’t think you should just pick this book up without reading the previous ones, and with the condition you need to read the next ones too.**

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 🌶🌶🌶/5

Oh! My Goodness! The sinister organization, Scepter, is still causing havoc in London. While the men of the Armory and the Home Office are circling closer and closer, they still have absolutely no idea who is leading the organization. It is a peer – they are sure – and a very well-placed one who has recruited spies and operatives at every level of the government and the military. There is even a mole in the Home Office. The current threat is a rumored attempt on the Prime Minister’s life. Can they thwart the threat, protect the prime minister, and maybe, this time, put an end to Scepter?

Alexander (Alec) Sinclair, the Earl of St James, along with his wrong-side-of-the-blanket half-brother Nathaniel Reed are assigned the task of tracking down a mathematician whose name they found on the only piece of evidence they have against Scepter. This mathematician is a schoolmaster whose dearest wish is to have a fellowship in the Royal Society but is he a willing participant in the plot against the prime minister or an innocent dupe.

Alec had a cruel and abusive father and that has left a permanent mark on Alec’s psyche. He detests liars – people who hide who they really are and present an entirely different picture of themselves. When he meets the sister of their suspect, she presents herself as a prim, proper, strait-laced schoolmistress – but is she? Is she in the plot with her brother?

Olivia Everett has a loving and giving heart, but she harbors a deep secret that would ruin her, her brother, and their school should it ever get out. Even though their school is struggling, Olivia keeps taking in charity cases, but resources are thinner and thinner. Her brother, Henry, has always been there to support her and back her. So, when he goes missing for multiple days, she goes looking for him – in the most dangerous part of the city – at midnight. When she is accosted by thugs, a masked man comes to her rescue. Why isn’t she afraid of the masked man?

I absolutely adored both Olivia and Alec and thoroughly believed they were perfect for each other. They both were carrying deep, dark secrets that would only hurt others if they were found out. The attraction was immediate and grew and grew and grew over the course of the book. The chemistry is there and the love comes as surely as the sun each morning. My only wish is that the book didn’t stop where it did. I hate it when a book ends with the proposal and doesn’t carry through with a wedding and possibly some future scenes.

I hope you will give this book a read and that you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was so much fun, it's the first I've read in this series and I will definitely be reading the others. Our rake hero Alec is tasked with following schoolmistress Olivia in order to obtain information about her brother who might have been part of a devastating explosion. Alec and Olivia's chemistry is intense right from the moment they meet each other.

I really enjoyed both main characters and even enjoyed the secondary characters, which isn't always a given for me. Olivia is so sweet and I love how selfless she is, she would do anything for the girls at her school. Alec was a fun character to explore and while I understand he's suffered at the hands of a liar previously, his tantrum when finding out about Olivia's past did kind of annoy me. This book did a decent job of intriguing me enough to read the next book when it comes out. The only thing about this book that kind of bothered me was the lack of real epilogue, I would have loved to see a little bit of their married life, or even the time leading up to their wedding.

All in all I really enjoyed this book, it's my second Anna Harrington read, and I'm sure I'll be reading much more of her work throughout the year.