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7 series · 29 books

Anna Harrington is an American historical romance author who has published twenty-eight novels across six interconnected series since 2015. Her work spans the Capturing the Carlisles, Lords of the Armory, and The Dukes of Darkness series, alongside standalone novels and novellas that showcase her talent for blending Regency-era settings with complex character development and emotional depth. Known for her intricate plotting and strong sense of historical detail, Harrington has built a devoted following among romance readers who appreciate both sweeping series narratives and intimate standalone stories.

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Capturing the Carlisles Series

Complete

7 books (2017–2020)

The Capturing the Carlisles series consists of seven historical romances by Anna Harrington, published between 2017 and 2020. This completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with If the Duke Demands and concluding with If a Lady Lingers. Each book in the sequence builds on the narratives and characters established in previous installments.

Start with If the Duke Demands, the first of 7 books in the Capturing the Carlisles series.

Start this series with If the Duke Demands

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If the Duke Demands
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When the Scoundrel Sins
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As the Devil Dares
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How The Earl Entices
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After the Spy Seduces
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What a Lord Wants
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If a Lady Lingers

Lords of the Armory Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2020–2023)

Anna Harrington's Lords of the Armory is a six-book romance series published between 2020 and 2023 that should be read in publication order. The complete series consists of An Inconvenient Duke, An Extraordinary Lord, An Unexpected Earl, A Relentless Rake, A Remarkable Rogue, and A Problem Princess. Each book follows a different romance while contributing to the larger world and cast of characters that develop throughout the series.

Start with An Inconvenient Duke, the first of 6 books in the Lords of the Armory series.

Start this series with An Inconvenient Duke

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An Inconvenient Duke
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An Extraordinary Lord
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An Unexpected Earl
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A Relentless Rake
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A Remarkable Rogue
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A Problem Princess

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2021)

Anna Harrington's collection of three short stories and novellas spans from 2019 to 2021 and should be read in publication order beginning with The Double Duchess, followed by Dear Duke and One Enchanted Evening. The series appears to be complete. These romance novellas showcase the author's shorter work across this two-year period.

Start with The Double Duchess and read in order.

Start this series with The Double Duchess

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The Double Duchess
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One Enchanted Evening

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2017–2023)

Anna Harrington's four standalone romance novels were published between 2017 and 2023, with the series appearing to be complete. Each book can be enjoyed independently, though reading them in publication order—beginning with A Match Made in Heather, followed by Winner Takes All, How the Duke Saved Christmas, and Twice Upon a Midnight—allows readers to experience them as Harrington released them.

Start with A Match Made in Heather, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with A Match Made in Heather

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A Match Made in Heather
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Winner Takes All
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How the Duke Saved Christmas
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Twice Upon a Midnight

The Dukes of Darkness Series

Ongoing

4 books (2024–2025)

Anna Harrington's Dukes of Darkness is a four-book romance series currently in progress, with releases spanning 2024 to 2025. Each installment can be enjoyed independently, though reading in publication order—beginning with The Duke and the Darkness, followed by The Duke of Deceit, The Devil's Own Duke, and The Duke's Only Desire—provides the most rewarding experience. New books in the series are still forthcoming.

Start with The Duke and the Darkness, the first of 4 books in the The Dukes of Darkness series.

Start this series with The Duke and the Darkness

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The Duke and the Darkness
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The Duke of Deceit
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The Devil's Own Duke
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The Duke's Only Desire

The Secret Life of Scoundrels Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2016)

Anna Harrington's Secret Life of Scoundrels is a four-book historical romance series published between 2015 and 2016. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Dukes Are Forever and continuing through Along Came a Rogue, How I Married a Marquess, and Once a Scoundrel. Each book follows a different couple's journey through romance and intrigue during the Regency era.

Start with Dukes Are Forever, the first of 4 books in the The Secret Life of Scoundrels series.

Start this series with Dukes Are Forever

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Dukes Are Forever
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Along Came a Rogue
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How I Married a Marquess
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Once a Scoundrel

The Sinfell Sisters Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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The Duchess Debt

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Anna Harrington written?
Anna Harrington has written 29 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Anna Harrington series?
Here are the first books in Anna Harrington's series: Capturing the Carlisles: If the Duke Demands; Lords of the Armory: An Inconvenient Duke; Short Stories/Novellas: The Double Duchess; The Dukes of Darkness: The Duke and the Darkness; The Secret Life of Scoundrels: Dukes Are Forever.
What order should I read Anna Harrington's books?
We recommend reading Anna Harrington's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Anna Harrington still writing new books?
Yes, Anna Harrington has 1 ongoing series: The Dukes of Darkness.

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