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"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! Campbell's vibrant voice rings out in another touching, humorous and utterly delightful story. Her multidimensional characters' dialogue sparkles with wit and the sensuality blazes across the page."—RT Book Reviews on What a Duke Dares
"Campbell makes the Regency period pop in the appealing third Sons of Sin novel. Romantic fireworks, the constraints of custom, and witty banter are combined in this sweet and successful story."—Publishers Weekly on What a Duke Dares
"Campbell is exceptionally talented, especially with plots that challenge the reader, and emotions and characters that are complex and memorable."—Sarah Wendell, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, on A Rake's Midnight Kiss
"Seven Nights in the Rogue's Bed is a lush, sensuous treat. I was enthralled from the first page to the last and still wanted more,"—Laura Lee Guhrke, New York Times bestselling author
"A lovely, lovely book that will touch your heart and remind you why you read romance."—Liz Carlyle, New York Times bestselling author
"No one does lovely, dark romance or lovely, dark heroes like Anna Campbell. I love her books,"—Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author
"Campbell's enthralling story is complex and passionate and readers will experience a delightful sense of satisfaction from watching Campbell's characters grow in stature and emotional understanding. Quite a book!"—RT Book Reviews on My Reckless Surrender
"It isn't just the sensuality she weaves into her story that makes Campbell a fan favorite, it's also her strong, three-dimensional characters, sharp dialogue and deft plotting. Campbell intuitively knows how to balance the key elements of the genre and give readers an irresistible, memorable read."—RT Book Reviews on Midnight's Wild Passion
"Anna Campbell is an amazing, daring new voice in romance."—Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author
"Ms. Campbell's gorgeous writing a true thing of beauty..."—Joyfully Reviewed
"She's the mistress of dark, sexy and brooding and takes us into the dens of iniquity with humor and class."—Bookseller-Publisher Australia
"Anna Campbell is a master at drawing a reader in from the very first page and keeping them captivated the whole book through. Ms. Campbell's books are all on my keeper shelf and Midnight's Wild Passion will join them proudly. Midnight's Wild Passion is a smoothly sensual delight that was a joy to read and I cannot wait to revisit Antonia and Nicholas's romance again."—Joyfully Reviewed
"Ms. Campbell gives us...the steamy sex scenes, a heroine whose backbone is pure steel and a stupendous tale of lust and love and you too cannot help but fall in love with this tantalizing novel."—Coffee Time Romance
"Anna Campbell offers us again, a lush, intimate, seductive read. I am in awe of they way she keeps the focus tight on the hero and heroine, almost achingly so. Nothing else really exists in this world, but the two main characters. Intimate, sensual story with a hero that will take your breath away."—Historical Romance Books & More
"Campbell holds readers captive with her highly intense, emotional, sizzling and dark romances. She instinctually knows how to play on her readers' fantasies to create a romantic, deep-sigh tale."—RT Book Reviews, Top Pick
"Campbell matches up two proud, wary victims of abuse in this smart Regency romance...delightful insight and...luscious love scenes. Readers will cheer for these lovable and well-crafted characters."—Publishers Weekly
"Vibrantly refreshing and sizzling with sensuality and a depth of emotions that takes your breath away, Campbell's latest delivers an unforgettable powerhouse romance. The intensity comes from her comprehension of our deepest desires and our need for love and compassion. You won't be immune to this remarkable writer or the unconventional stories she creates."—RT Book Reviews, on Tempt the Devil
"Don't miss this novel - it speaks to the wild drama of the heart, creating a love story that really does transcend class."—Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author, on Tempt the Devil
"Rising star Campbell's second emotionally intense novel is reminiscent of early Laura Kinsale. Her flair for sensuality and darkness, wounded heroes and strong women, appeals to readers yearning for a powerful, sexy and emotionally moving addition to their keeper shelves."—RT Book Reviews, on Untouched
"This fresh, vibrant novel launches an exciting new historical voice: a don't-miss author whose talent for bringing back the classic Avon style and melding it with a 21st Century voice ensures her place as a fan favorite."—RT Book Reviews, on Claiming the Courtesan
"Truly, deeply romantic."—Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author, on Claiming the Courtesan
"Regency noir - different and intriguing."—Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author, Claiming the Courtesan
"Luscious Love Scenes."—Publishers Weekly
"Unforgettable powerhouse romance."—RT Book Reviews
"Campbell makes the Regency period pop in the appealing third Sons of Sin novel. Romantic fireworks, the constraints of custom, and witty banter are combined in this sweet and successful story."—Publishers Weekly on What a Duke Dares
"Campbell is exceptionally talented, especially with plots that challenge the reader, and emotions and characters that are complex and memorable."—Sarah Wendell, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, on A Rake's Midnight Kiss
"Seven Nights in the Rogue's Bed is a lush, sensuous treat. I was enthralled from the first page to the last and still wanted more,"—Laura Lee Guhrke, New York Times bestselling author
"A lovely, lovely book that will touch your heart and remind you why you read romance."—Liz Carlyle, New York Times bestselling author
"No one does lovely, dark romance or lovely, dark heroes like Anna Campbell. I love her books,"—Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author
"Campbell's enthralling story is complex and passionate and readers will experience a delightful sense of satisfaction from watching Campbell's characters grow in stature and emotional understanding. Quite a book!"—RT Book Reviews on My Reckless Surrender
"It isn't just the sensuality she weaves into her story that makes Campbell a fan favorite, it's also her strong, three-dimensional characters, sharp dialogue and deft plotting. Campbell intuitively knows how to balance the key elements of the genre and give readers an irresistible, memorable read."—RT Book Reviews on Midnight's Wild Passion
"Anna Campbell is an amazing, daring new voice in romance."—Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author
"Ms. Campbell's gorgeous writing a true thing of beauty..."—Joyfully Reviewed
"She's the mistress of dark, sexy and brooding and takes us into the dens of iniquity with humor and class."—Bookseller-Publisher Australia
"Anna Campbell is a master at drawing a reader in from the very first page and keeping them captivated the whole book through. Ms. Campbell's books are all on my keeper shelf and Midnight's Wild Passion will join them proudly. Midnight's Wild Passion is a smoothly sensual delight that was a joy to read and I cannot wait to revisit Antonia and Nicholas's romance again."—Joyfully Reviewed
"Ms. Campbell gives us...the steamy sex scenes, a heroine whose backbone is pure steel and a stupendous tale of lust and love and you too cannot help but fall in love with this tantalizing novel."—Coffee Time Romance
"Anna Campbell offers us again, a lush, intimate, seductive read. I am in awe of they way she keeps the focus tight on the hero and heroine, almost achingly so. Nothing else really exists in this world, but the two main characters. Intimate, sensual story with a hero that will take your breath away."—Historical Romance Books & More
"Campbell holds readers captive with her highly intense, emotional, sizzling and dark romances. She instinctually knows how to play on her readers' fantasies to create a romantic, deep-sigh tale."—RT Book Reviews, Top Pick
"Campbell matches up two proud, wary victims of abuse in this smart Regency romance...delightful insight and...luscious love scenes. Readers will cheer for these lovable and well-crafted characters."—Publishers Weekly
"Vibrantly refreshing and sizzling with sensuality and a depth of emotions that takes your breath away, Campbell's latest delivers an unforgettable powerhouse romance. The intensity comes from her comprehension of our deepest desires and our need for love and compassion. You won't be immune to this remarkable writer or the unconventional stories she creates."—RT Book Reviews, on Tempt the Devil
"Don't miss this novel - it speaks to the wild drama of the heart, creating a love story that really does transcend class."—Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author, on Tempt the Devil
"Rising star Campbell's second emotionally intense novel is reminiscent of early Laura Kinsale. Her flair for sensuality and darkness, wounded heroes and strong women, appeals to readers yearning for a powerful, sexy and emotionally moving addition to their keeper shelves."—RT Book Reviews, on Untouched
"This fresh, vibrant novel launches an exciting new historical voice: a don't-miss author whose talent for bringing back the classic Avon style and melding it with a 21st Century voice ensures her place as a fan favorite."—RT Book Reviews, on Claiming the Courtesan
"Truly, deeply romantic."—Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author, on Claiming the Courtesan
"Regency noir - different and intriguing."—Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author, Claiming the Courtesan
"Luscious Love Scenes."—Publishers Weekly
"Unforgettable powerhouse romance."—RT Book Reviews
About the Author
Always a voracious reader, ANNA CAMPBELL decided when she was a child that she wanted to be a writer. Once she discovered the wonderful world of romance novels, she knew exactly what she wanted to write. Anna has won numerous awards for her Avon historical romances including Romantic Times Reviewers Choice, the Booksellers Best, the Golden Quill, the Heart of Excellence, the Aspen Gold and the Australian Romance Readers Association's most popular historical romance (twice). Her books have twice been nominated for Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA Award and twice for Australia's Romantic Book of the Year.
When she's not writing passionate, intense stories featuring gorgeous Regency heroes and the women who are their destiny, Anna loves to travel, especially in the United Kingdom, and listen to all kinds of music. She lives near the sea on the east coast of Australia, where she's losing her battle with an overgrown subtropical garden.
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Anna Campbell lives on the beautiful east coast of Australia. She has four times been voted Favorite Australian romance writer by the Australian Romance Readers Association (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) and her work is published in 16 languages. She has written nine multi award-winning historical romances set in the Regency period for Avon and Grand Central Publishing Forever. Her most recent release is WHAT A DUKE DARES, book 3 in the "Sons of Sin" series. Look out for book 4, A SCOUNDREL BY MOONLIGHT, in late April 2015. Anna blogs with the Romance Bandits - www.romancebandits.com You can find out more about Anna and her books at her website: www.annacampbell.info
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An emotionally reluctant, brooding Duke and a lively, scandal prone lady who have a history together? What more could I ask for? I love me some passionate angst and characters who push one another's boundaries. Naturally, What a Duke Dares sent my romantic little heart into a fluttering frenzy!
When they were young, Penelope Thorne rejected Camden Rothermere’s marriage proposal because he didn’t love her and she fled to Italy. Nine years later and Cam has made a deathbed promise to Penelope’s eldest brother to bring her back to England. Avoiding scandal as they travel back to England isn’t easy and the two find themselves married before they reach their destination. Tied together for life, the pair tries to make the best out of their marriage. Cam wants to have a passionate but loveless marriage and Penelope wonders if perhaps she's fighting a losing battle for Cam's love.
Is it possible to be any more in love with a story than I am with What a Duke Dares? I doubt it! Ugh what a dilemma, I don’t know which book in the Sons of Sin series is my favorite! I thought it was A Rake’s Midnight Kiss but now What a Duke Dares has given it some stiff competition!
I’ve loved all three stories to be honest, the fragile ties that bonded Jonas, Richard and Camden made for an interesting set of books. Each book was separate enough to stand alone but connected enough to make you want to read them in order.
Throughout the series Cam was an enigma and I’m not ashamed to admit that that’s what made him so interesting. He was this solid, quiet almost stone like character who didn’t speak unless he had something important to say.Read more ›
An emotionally reluctant, brooding Duke and a lively, scandal prone lady who have a history together? What more could I ask for? I love me some passionate angst and characters who push one another's boundaries. Naturally, What a Duke Dares sent my romantic little heart into a fluttering frenzy!
When they were young, Penelope Thorne rejected Camden Rothermere’s marriage proposal because he didn’t love her and she fled to Italy. Nine years later and Cam has made a deathbed promise to Penelope’s eldest brother to bring her back to England. Avoiding scandal as they travel back to England isn’t easy and the two find themselves married before they reach their destination. Tied together for life, the pair tries to make the best out of their marriage. Cam wants to have a passionate but loveless marriage and Penelope wonders if perhaps she's fighting a losing battle for Cam's love.
Is it possible to be any more in love with a story than I am with What a Duke Dares? I doubt it! Ugh what a dilemma, I don’t know which book in the Sons of Sin series is my favorite! I thought it was A Rake’s Midnight Kiss but now What a Duke Dares has given it some stiff competition!
I’ve loved all three stories to be honest, the fragile ties that bonded Jonas, Richard and Camden made for an interesting set of books. Each book was separate enough to stand alone but connected enough to make you want to read them in order.
Throughout the series Cam was an enigma and I’m not ashamed to admit that that’s what made him so interesting. He was this solid, quiet almost stone like character who didn’t speak unless he had something important to say.Read more ›
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~Reviewed by SUZANNE & posted at Under the Covers Book Blog
What an unexpected and entirely wonderful surprise! If you follow Under the Covers on Facebook you will have noticed that I have been splashing quotes around for this book for the last couple of weeks, I wanted to share some of my favourite bits of this What a Duke Dares and get everyone else excited about it as well!
Essentially it takes one arrogant duke who doggedly suppresses his feelings due to a difficult childhood and awful parent and throws him at his old childhood friend and the woman who dared turn down his proposal of marriage nine years earlier. The woman in question just happens to be outspoken, eccentric and slightly scandalous, everything he doesn’t want in his future duchess. Add a shipwreck, a besotted younger brother and a few London balls full of vicious gossips, then you have What a Duke Dares.
The romance between Cam (the repressed duke) and Penelope (his tormentor) was contentious, full of tension, mainly of the sexual kind and unsaid feelings. This made the book both exciting and threaded through with heat right from the start, but also a frustrating. I very much wanted them both to get over their fears and just be happy together, instead they bickered and have fantastic sex.
This also contained something else that I love; a secondary romance. This took place between Pen’s younger brother and Cam’s enemy’s beloved younger sister. Already you can see disaster brewing. I loved the contrast though between both the romances, Harry and Sophie’s was sweet and straightforward, the only thing holding the back were their impossible circumstances; a penniless younger son from a notorious family doesn’t marry a rich sister of a duke.Read more ›
What an unexpected and entirely wonderful surprise! If you follow Under the Covers on Facebook you will have noticed that I have been splashing quotes around for this book for the last couple of weeks, I wanted to share some of my favourite bits of this What a Duke Dares and get everyone else excited about it as well!
Essentially it takes one arrogant duke who doggedly suppresses his feelings due to a difficult childhood and awful parent and throws him at his old childhood friend and the woman who dared turn down his proposal of marriage nine years earlier. The woman in question just happens to be outspoken, eccentric and slightly scandalous, everything he doesn’t want in his future duchess. Add a shipwreck, a besotted younger brother and a few London balls full of vicious gossips, then you have What a Duke Dares.
The romance between Cam (the repressed duke) and Penelope (his tormentor) was contentious, full of tension, mainly of the sexual kind and unsaid feelings. This made the book both exciting and threaded through with heat right from the start, but also a frustrating. I very much wanted them both to get over their fears and just be happy together, instead they bickered and have fantastic sex.
This also contained something else that I love; a secondary romance. This took place between Pen’s younger brother and Cam’s enemy’s beloved younger sister. Already you can see disaster brewing. I loved the contrast though between both the romances, Harry and Sophie’s was sweet and straightforward, the only thing holding the back were their impossible circumstances; a penniless younger son from a notorious family doesn’t marry a rich sister of a duke.Read more ›
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So far, I have enjoyed every installment in Anna Campbell’s Sons of Sin series. Each one has maintained a unique personality, but what I really like about Campbell’s writing is her ability to make me feel her characters’ emotions… even when (like in this case) they do their very best to ignore their own feelings.
Penelope has been in love with her brother’s best friend Camden since she was a child. He was always there for her. He was attractive and was even going to be a Duke. What woman wouldn’t be crazy about him? The problem is that she knew he would never be crazy about her.
His parents had a messy, emotional, and scandalous marriage. The only thing Cam ever wanted was to rise above that — to live a life beyond reproach in a passionless marriage with an acceptable duchess. He knew he liked Pen just fine growing up, so he figured proposing to a friend would be a fantastic solution. He never dreamed she would turn him down, but that’s exactly what she did.
Of course, Pen never told Cam that the real reason she rejected his proposal was because she loved him… because he would never love her. Instead, she spent years traveling the world. It’s not until Cam seeks her out to bring her home after her brother’s death that they cross paths again. That’s when the real fire ignites between them. The story follows the course of their relationship as Pen tries to hold on to her heart in the face of a man who rejects the idea of love on principle.
Poor Pen gave me all the feels. She loves Cam so much, even despite herself. And he is so clueless. I liked her spirit. I liked how well she knew herself and how she tried to hold out for the things she knew she needed. Of course, I had just as much fun watching her resolve crumble every time Cam would touch her.Read more ›
Penelope has been in love with her brother’s best friend Camden since she was a child. He was always there for her. He was attractive and was even going to be a Duke. What woman wouldn’t be crazy about him? The problem is that she knew he would never be crazy about her.
His parents had a messy, emotional, and scandalous marriage. The only thing Cam ever wanted was to rise above that — to live a life beyond reproach in a passionless marriage with an acceptable duchess. He knew he liked Pen just fine growing up, so he figured proposing to a friend would be a fantastic solution. He never dreamed she would turn him down, but that’s exactly what she did.
Of course, Pen never told Cam that the real reason she rejected his proposal was because she loved him… because he would never love her. Instead, she spent years traveling the world. It’s not until Cam seeks her out to bring her home after her brother’s death that they cross paths again. That’s when the real fire ignites between them. The story follows the course of their relationship as Pen tries to hold on to her heart in the face of a man who rejects the idea of love on principle.
Poor Pen gave me all the feels. She loves Cam so much, even despite herself. And he is so clueless. I liked her spirit. I liked how well she knew herself and how she tried to hold out for the things she knew she needed. Of course, I had just as much fun watching her resolve crumble every time Cam would touch her.Read more ›
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