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The Trouble with Anna
“Sizzling and stylish. I’ve never blushed or laughed so hard!” —Kass Morgan, author of The 100 series
A tart young woman and an arrogant lord collide in this flirty, sexy, and remarkably modern historical romance, perfect for fans of Bridgerton.
Anna didn’t intend to ride in a high-stakes horse race or start up a betting ring. She certainly didn’t mean to find herself in so many darkened corners with Lord Julian Ramsay, quarreling and kissing. But when her grandfather’s strange will stipulates that Anna must marry or she’ll be left broke, there’s nothing she won’t do to win her fight for independence. Even go head-to-head with Lord Ramsay, with her own heart as the prize.
Fans of the slow burn will devour this frenemies-to-lovers story perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean and Evie Dunmore.
A tart young woman and an arrogant lord collide in this flirty, sexy, and remarkably modern historical romance, perfect for fans of Bridgerton.
Anna didn’t intend to ride in a high-stakes horse race or start up a betting ring. She certainly didn’t mean to find herself in so many darkened corners with Lord Julian Ramsay, quarreling and kissing. But when her grandfather’s strange will stipulates that Anna must marry or she’ll be left broke, there’s nothing she won’t do to win her fight for independence. Even go head-to-head with Lord Ramsay, with her own heart as the prize.
Fans of the slow burn will devour this frenemies-to-lovers story perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean and Evie Dunmore.
336 pages, Paperback
Expected publication March 4, 2025
About the author
Rachel Griffiths
1 book18 followersRachel Griffiths was most recently an editorial director at Scholastic, where she published more than twenty New York Times bestsellers. As you might guess from a book full of high-stakes horse races and romantic midnight rides, she spent much of her childhood in the saddle and knows from painful experience how it feels to take a fall at twenty-five miles per hour.
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October 6, 2024
I got this book as an ARC and loved it! It’s kinda like a slow burn and it gives bridgerton vibes if you like books at that time era. It’s also enemies to lovers and marriage of convenience. Very sweet love story and if you love horses you’d enjoy this book!
October 4, 2024
Have a tissue handy the two days you read this delightfully steamy Regency age-gap enemies-to-lovers arranged marriage romantic comedy but be warned it is not safe to read in public as chortles, giggles, and guffaws will ensue. I had an ARC arrive in my mailbox, and this is my voluntary review.
August 20, 2024
What a great ride! I scored this arc randomly from a pile during a romance book crawl at Moon Palace in Minneapolis and am so glad this was the one I got! I’m a newer romance reader who grew up around horses and is trying to find my niche - this really hit the spot! Perfect for horse girls, fans of witty banter, unconventional mfcs (aren’t we all?), and stubborn love.
October 17, 2024
When Lady Anna’s grandfather dies, she’s angry to learn she’ll only inherit his estate and horse farm if she marries Lord Julian Ramsay within six months or lose the everything to her awful cousin. Julian is equally angry but why can’t they stop kissing in darkened corners?
This was such a fun romp, I laughed so many times and loved the characters. Anna is a total horsey girl and a firecracker who wants her independence. She longs to be respected as a person in her own right who can run her own horse farm. I love how she schemed to fund her independence through a betting ring. Julian is cool and arrogant but that stems from having to be the responsible one after inheriting the earldom at 15. They’re perfect for each other as they challenge each other. Supporting characters - Julian’s equally spirited sister Charlotte and their grandmother, the Countess Dowager - were utter hoots. I cackled so many times with their plotting and scheming to shove Julian and Anna together.
The first third of the book did drag a bit and the humour and fun tone didn't come through as strongly as the rest. I also didn't understand why Julian proposed the first time given he was going to get out of being forced to marry Anna and wasn't attracted to her. Also, when Charlotte's mother tells Anna about Julian's past, Julian explains it a way too lightly without really Julian opening up, which was Anna's final issue with him. Everything felt a bit too rushed.
Overall I really enjoyed this smart, funny and sexy romp and I hope we get to see Charlotte's story.
Thanks to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the ARC.
This was such a fun romp, I laughed so many times and loved the characters. Anna is a total horsey girl and a firecracker who wants her independence. She longs to be respected as a person in her own right who can run her own horse farm. I love how she schemed to fund her independence through a betting ring. Julian is cool and arrogant but that stems from having to be the responsible one after inheriting the earldom at 15. They’re perfect for each other as they challenge each other. Supporting characters - Julian’s equally spirited sister Charlotte and their grandmother, the Countess Dowager - were utter hoots. I cackled so many times with their plotting and scheming to shove Julian and Anna together.
The first third of the book did drag a bit and the humour and fun tone didn't come through as strongly as the rest. I also didn't understand why Julian proposed the first time given he was going to get out of being forced to marry Anna and wasn't attracted to her. Also, when Charlotte's mother tells Anna about Julian's past, Julian explains it a way too lightly without really Julian opening up, which was Anna's final issue with him. Everything felt a bit too rushed.
Overall I really enjoyed this smart, funny and sexy romp and I hope we get to see Charlotte's story.
Thanks to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the ARC.
October 28, 2024
Rachel Griffiths’ historical romance, THE TROUBLE WITH ANNA, is perfect for Bridgerton fans.
This book is ripe for a movie adaptation, and, 🐴 fingers crossed, I’ll be first in line for the movie, if and when that happens.
I would like to read more Rachel Griffiths-authored books. 📚 Yes, please!
My review is my own opinion for an ARC.
This book is ripe for a movie adaptation, and, 🐴 fingers crossed, I’ll be first in line for the movie, if and when that happens.
I would like to read more Rachel Griffiths-authored books. 📚 Yes, please!
My review is my own opinion for an ARC.
November 8, 2024
I couldn’t put this book down and literally read it while walking so I didn’t have to! The writing is phenomenal and I was sucked in from the first page, joyfully relishing in all the steamy romance, complex family dynamics, and fun friendships. I hope there’s a second!!
June 25, 2024
From my endorsement:
The Trouble with Anna is a rollicking romp of a historical romance, with a thoroughly modern sensibility. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton!
The Trouble with Anna is a rollicking romp of a historical romance, with a thoroughly modern sensibility. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton!
October 8, 2024
This book is very entertaining. It grabs you from the first page with a story that is both romantic and feminist at the same time. Highly recommend!
October 30, 2024
I received this in a giveaway. I thought it was a quick and cute read. I'm not into royals and titles but it wasn't too involved with royalty so I still enjoyed it.
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