A Problem Princess
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4.4 • 39 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A princess bound by duty, the bodyguard risking everything to protect her, and the forbidden desire that could save—or doom—them both.
Princess Cordelia of Monrovia has always done her duty. Now, in the glittering world of Regency London, her final task is clear: secure a royal marriage and forget her own desires. But when a violent attack throws her into peril, Cordelia’s future, and her heart, fall into the hands of the last man she should want: General Clayton Elliott, a man haunted by unfinished threats.
Assigned as her bodyguard, Clayton suspects the danger swirling around Cordelia runs deeper than anyone dares to admit. Is the infamous Scepter group truly vanquished, or is their shadowy influence behind the deadly plot against the princess? As the threat closes in, their partnership turns into something impossible to resist. Forced into a desperate game of escape and deception, Cordelia and Clayton discover the only thing more dangerous than their enemies is their growing, undeniable passion.
Fans of Sarah MacLean, Elizabeth Hoyt, and Bridgerton won’t want to miss this adventurous, danger-filled Regency romance.
Praise for Anna Harrington’s historical romances:
“Steamy, sweet, luscious. My favorite kind of historical!”—Grace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author, for Dukes Are Forever
“Sparkling… Readers won’t want to put this one down.”—Publishers Weekly for A Remarkable Rogue
“[A] wonderful work of Regency romantic suspense with a strong, smart heroine and plenty of steam.”—Booklist for A Relentless Rake
“Great banter…the premise, its rich grounding in history and the palpable suspense…really set An Extraordinary Lord apart.”—BookPage for An Extraordinary Lord
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Harrington's un-put-downable sixth Lords of the Armory Regency romance (after A Remarkable Rogue) kicks off with Princess Cordelia of Monrovia traveling to London to seek a political marriage to a British duke. When a mysterious assailant holds a knife to Cordelia's throat, she is saved by General Clayton Elliott, who agrees to act as Cordelia's bodyguard. Following an explosion at an event attended by Cordelia, Clayton spirits her away from London, convinced that the attacks are related to the criminal organization known as Scepter's continued efforts to overthrow the British government. Unsure whom to trust, the pair must rely on each other as they investigate the attacks. Cordelia is drawn to the way Clayton treats her like an ordinary person, rather than a princess, while Clayton is enamored with Cordelia's kindness and strength. The difference in their stations should prevent them from being together, but their chemistry is undeniable. Uniting pulse-pounding mystery with emotionally charged forbidden romance, this may be Harrington's best yet.
Customer Reviews
Action-packed End to the Series
Clayton Elliot is a former soldier, Undersecretary of the Home Office, and for saving the Prince Regent, a General. Princess Cordelia is in London with a contingent from her government. After the Princess is attacked at the palace, Elliot becomes her bodyguard. He flees London with her after a second attack. The attraction between these two is immediate and strong, but they know they can never be together, can they? Clayton is positive Scepter is still alive and well. While assessing bringing Cordelia back to the palace, he is struck by clues that cannot be ignored. He issues a call to action. Will this be the final destruction of Scepter? The final chapter in the Lords of the Armory is a fast-paced, action-packed adventure and a sizzling romance. The characters are fantastic. All the characters from previous books are here. Clayton and Cordelia (of course there is a happy ending) are a perfect couple even though they must jump through a lot hoops to get there. Now that the intrigue and action are over for the moment, the Lords of the Armory look to the future and a new purpose. The series comes to a wonderful end.
I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily reviewing it.
A hot, action-packed romance!
Anna Harrington, how can you keep doing this to me?!? How can a series with SIX books have me scrambling to pick a favorite?!? Truth is, I can't. Anna's storylines, characters, and attention to detail are just that good. She blows me away every time. I love her books, and if she wrote a microwave instruction manual, I'd read it, too.
Without giving anything away, this is the action-packed conclusion to the Lords of the Armory series. This series--while romance-based--revolves around six men trying to hunt down and stop an anarchist group called Spectre. They are trying to overthrow the British government. In the process of trying to solve these crimes against the crown, these six men fall hopelessly in love with six amazing women, from widow spies, to princesses, to vigilante thieves, and I LOVE EVERY SECOND OF IT.
Firstly, you need to know this about Anna Harrington books: her attention to historic detail is unmatched. Seriously. I've never read a HR author take such care to get the details just right about the time period. That makes the romance, to me, more realistic. This conclusion to the series is the perfect amount of historical accuracy, swoon, action, and HEAT. Clayton and Princess Cordelia are the couple in this book, and I love how the author has them pretty much admit to their feelings AND that it can't go anywhere. One of my favorite parts of this novel was literally their first kiss. In the scene--at the very beginning of the book--someone has tried to kill Princess Cordelia and Clayton stops it in progress. Afterwards, he pulls he aside privately to ask her questions and to get as much information as possible. After a few questions, shaken by the recent event and desperate for compassion, she just reaches up and kisses him. He kisses her back, of course, and then they go on their way. Clayton volunteers to head her protection team, and Cordelia struggles with the life she's supposed to live, and the one that her heart tells her to go for. My favorite thing about the kiss is the mutual acknowledgment of attraction without being overruled by it. It was a very convincing and realistic approach to the bodyguard trope, and I loved it. (If you don't fall in love with Clayton, do you even have feelings?!!)
The Spectre storyline is wrapped up, and the action and mystery in this story is *top tier*. This is another 5-star read for me from Harrington. She really knows what she's doing.
A couple of other things:
1. I've been wracking my brain to try and pick a favorite book in this series. I literally can't do it. I love #3 and #5 the best, but each of them are perfection in their own way.
2. Have you ever read an author and think to yourself "This is 150% what they should be doing for a living"? That's Anna Harrington. She was born to write Historical Romance. For me, that means joining the ranks of Julie Anne Long, Mary Balogh, Grace Callaway, and Lorraine Heath. Harrington is right up there with them.
Overall, I can't recommend this series enough. Bravo, Ms. Harrington!!
**A huge thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for an ARC of this book to read and review**