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Authors: Anna Campbell
Tags: #Regency, #Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency, #FICTION / Romance / Historical / General, #General, #Romance, #Fiction / Romance - Erotica, #Historical, #Erotica, #Fiction
“Regency noir—different and intriguing.”
—Stephanie Laurens,
New York Times
bestselling author, on
Claiming the Courtesan
“No one does lovely, dark romance or lovely, dark heroes like Anna Campbell. I love her books.”
—Sarah MacLean,
New York Times
bestselling author
“Following a classic
Beauty and the Beast
theme, and adding her own sexy twist, Campbell creates an engaging story that sparkles with witty dialogue. The fast pace and slightly gothic atmosphere make the pages fly. She keeps readers highly satisfied with the plot’s tenderness and touching emotions that reach the heart.”—
RT Book Reviews
“I read it in one day then read it a second time… I’ll most likely read it again before book two comes out. Yes, I enjoyed it that much. I highly recommend this book and am already counting the months until I can get my hands on the next two in the series.”
—TheRomanceDish.com
“Will grab your attention from the very first line and not let go!… An entrancing, evocative romance… All of Ms. Campbell’s books are on my keeper shelf… From its
Beauty and the Beast
–like elements to its very non-fairy-tale-like blistering sensuality,
Seven Nights in a Rogue’s Bed
entertains. I loved Sidonie and Jonas and I can’t wait to read their story again and again and again!”—JoyfullyReviewed.com
“A captivating historical romance,
Seven Nights in a Rogue’s Bed
should not be missed, and I look forward to the next book in the Sons of Sin series.”—RomRevToday.com
“A beautiful love story with an unforgettable hero. This is a must-read story for those readers who enjoy darker historical romances and beastly heroes.”
—RomanceNovelNews.com
“4½ stars! 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.”
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RT Book Reviews
“Readers beware: do not start reading
Midnight’s Wild Passion
late at night. You’ll stay up, as I did, telling yourself you’ll only read one more chapter before putting it down for the night. Next thing you know, you’ve finished this marvelous book and discovered that it’s nearly dawn.”—JoyfullyReviewed.com
“4½ stars, Top Pick! Campbell’s ‘slice of life’ portrayal of society provides an intriguing glimpse at the inner workings of the ton’s members. Her characters exhibit a depth of personality, moral fiber, and emotion, defining them as the best of all people. The 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!”
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RT Book Reviews
“Enchanting characters, sizzling sparks flying between Ashcroft and Diana, and a dark, ruthless villain lurking in the background make
My Reckless Surrender
a terrific read.”—RomRevToday.com
“Prepare yourself for Anna Campbell’s most sultry, tempting tale yet!
My Reckless Surrender
wraps itself around readers like the most sensual of silks, Ms. Campbell’s gorgeous writing a true thing of beauty.”—JoyfullyReviewed.com
“Smart Regency romance… delightful insight and… luscious love scenes. Readers will cheer for these lovable and well-crafted characters.”
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Publishers Weekly
“
Captive of Sin
is an intensely passionate story of battling emotions. Anna Campbell has superbly captured the strong feelings and actions of her characters… I can’t wait for Ms. Campbell’s next book.”—NightOwlRomance.com
“4½ stars! Vibrantly refreshing and sizzling with sensuality and a depth of emotion 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.”
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RT Book Reviews
“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.”
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RT Book Reviews
“4½ stars! 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 twenty-first-century voice ensures her place as a fan favorite.”
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RT Book Reviews
From the desk of Anna CampbellDear Reader,
When I first came up with the idea for the Sons of Sin series, which began last year with
Seven Nights in a Rogue’s Bed
, I wanted to explore the effects of family scandal on my heroes and the women they fall in love with.My first hero, Jonas Merrick, was all injury, anger, and passion. For my second hero, I wanted less of the wounded lion and more of the man who hides deep emotional wounds beneath a careless smile and a quick witticism. Someone a little closer to the Scarlet Pimpernel than Heathcliff! I also wanted to write about someone who becomes a hero in spite of himself, once he realizes that he alone can protect the woman he loves from men with much darker motives than his own rather murky purposes.
So Sir Richard Harmsworth, the dashing rake at the center of A RAKE’S MIDNIGHT KISS, was born.
All Richard’s life, he’s maintained an appearance of cool elegance. He’s learned through bitter experience that emotional involvement only leads to disaster. When he sets out to retrieve the Harmsworth Jewel, the priceless artifact that proves his right to the baronetcy, he has no idea that he’s embarking on an adventure that will change him forever.
Richard fights tooth and nail against falling in love with scholarly vicar’s daughter, Genevieve Barrett, the jewel’s current custodian. Even worse, innocent Genevieve is the one woman in the world who seems immune to his famous charm. To win her, he’ll need to dig deep beneath his spectacular façade and unearth all those heroic qualities that he’s convinced he doesn’t possess. Qualities like courage and honor, steadfastness and self-sacrifice.
These two characters were such fun to write. I’ve always been a fan of the fast-talking romantic comedies of the 1930s and 1940s where the heroine was at least as smart as the hero and didn’t give him an inch unless he worked himself into a lather to take it. I created Richard and Genevieve in that mold—I wanted passionate battles and battling passions! I hope you enjoy their bumpy path to true love and a happy ending.
If you’d like to know more about A RAKE’S MIDNIGHT KISS, please check out my website www.annacampbell.info. And in the meantime, happy reading!
Best wishes,
From the desk of Debra WebbDear Reader,
Fall is around the corner and I’m already plotting how to decorate for Halloween and then Christmas. Yes, I said Christmas! Time really has flown this year. Here we are in case six of the Faces of Evil—RUTHLESS.
I’m certain you were a little stunned at the end! What in the world is Jess going to do? It’s time for her to get her act together and face the reality of her situation—Spears isn’t going to stop until he has her. There is so much more for her to consider now. And Dan, oh my goodness, is he in for a surprise! Jess will need Dan more than ever now.
Vicious
is next, so brace yourself! Things just get more chilling from here. The pressure is on to stop Spears and no one is safe. As the next six cases play out, look for exploding tension, life-and-death situations, and even more heinous killers. That’s the thing about the Faces of Evil: Each one is more evil than the last. So don’t miss a single installment!I hope you’ll stop by www.thefacesofevil.com and visit! There’s a weekly briefing each Friday where I talk about what’s going on in my world and with the characters as I write the next story. You can sign up as a person of interest and you might just end up a suspect! We love giving away prizes too so do stop by.
Enjoy the story and be sure to look for
Vicious
next spring! Between now and then, I’ll be sending you on
a journey into Jess and Dan’s past with a very special Christmas story. Watch for
Silence
coming soon!Cheers!
