An Unexpected Earl

This is my first book by this author and it will not be my last. I truly loved how it fast paced and full of intrigue the plot was. There was tons of sweet and sexy times between Amelia and Pearce, and they definitely were a joy to read. The plot was complex and exciting and paired well with the second chance romance.I couldn’t put this book down.

Brandon Pearce, former Brigadier, now Earl of Sandhurst, is one of the Lords of the Armory, a group of former soldiers determined to find the who and what behind a traitorous organization called Scepter. When Pearce’s investigation brings him to the exclusive ball held in celebration of the end of the Parliamentary session, he spies a breathtaking woman across the ballroom and rescues her from the unwanted attention of another gentleman. Pearce and Amelia Howard almost immediately recognize each other. Twelve years ago they were foolish teens caught in a compromising situation and punished by separation. From here the two of them are wrapped up in discovering who is blackmailing Amelia’s brother and why. At the same time, Pearce hopes that he and Amelia will get a second chance to be together.

This is an exciting action-packed story with characters that include the good, the bad, and the dangerous. There is blackmail, betrayal, weird social clubs, secrets, dastardly villains, and tough-as-nails heroes. We learn a good bit more about Scepter, but not who is behind the schemes and exactly what he or they want. The chemistry between Pearce and Amelia is hot. They still love each other. Amelia has a secret that stands between them, but there is hope they will find a solution to the problem, and get their happily ever after. Engaging and fast-paced, this one is hard to put down. I enjoyed it and look forward to what happens next.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

A second chance historical romance that is full of danger, action and a captivating romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As the hero tries to capture a dangerous criminal organization named Scepter, enemies of the crown and save his one and only true love from a disaster in the making.

Amelia Howard goes to a masquerade ball in the hopes of talking to Sir Charles Varnham with no one around about her brother being blackmailed. But when Amelia’s mask slips she comes face to face with Brandon Pearce her long lost first love. It has been twelve years since she has seen him, the horrible night of her sixteenth birthday a night that changed both of their lives. The same night he came close to taking her innocence. Both of them banished, her to a school in Scotland and him to war.

Now their circumstances are different but she still refuses to trust him with all her secrets but he knows that her brother is the link and he will not let her be in danger ever again, but will her secrets lead to the end for these two possible HEA?

I love Anna Harrington’s words and I recommend this for readers looking for something uniquely different in their romance. This story has it all, mystery, intrigue, heartfelt emotions that will touch your soul and a true love that is epically beautiful in every way and a love that transcend time.