This is such a fitting final book in the series. Clayton and Cordelia are fun, interesting and relatable characters. Harrington grabbed my attention from the very begging and held it until the last page of the epilogue. Both the romance and intrigue were good. I love epilogues and this one was especially good. It was a nice wrap for the overall story and these characters. Clayton is a good hero and book boyfriend.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I've enjoyed the Lords of the Armory series and this is a fitting ending. This series is the perfect combination of characters who have great chemistry, instant attraction but refuse to see it or acknowledge it and then finally give in, with spies/spy-adjacent plot and some explosive action, and A Problem Princess is no different.

Cordelia is a perfect princess and doesn't want to be but sees no way out from that. It's been her whole life and she feels bound to her duty, even if it means marrying a British royal. Clayton Elliott is one of the men of the Armory, a general who has earned his accolades in service to the regent and to Britain, though he can't say anything about any of it and chafes knowing others think he has not earned his way. Both characters have backstories involving their fathers and what they did or did not do before their deaths. It allows both characters the chance to not only learn the truth, but to grow from their own need to know and the need to prove their own worth apart from their fathers.

I found both characters to be compelling and interesting. Both feel bound by things outside of their control. Cordelia, especially, has a hard time with her own status. She, in fact, questions her own worth when she knows she doesn't know money, can't cook, has always had someone doing something for her. At the same time, she has felt boxed in and restricted and she loves the ability to
feel "normal" or not royal. The attraction between Cordelia and Elliott is quick, and ultimately they act on it because they want to have one thing that is just for themselves and not for those who would control them. I love that micro trope in romance. I also appreciated that both were extremely honorable. Elliott is driven to know what happened with his father, and has been a soldier, works for the home office, spends his nights tracking Scepter. Acting due to duty was always because it was for the best for others, not purely because of class or some other social construct (though inevitably that is a bit of it here, just because one is royal and one is not).

Speaking of royal, the question of whether one can walk away from being a royal and living a life still of service? Timely and lovely.

The spy/action subplot has always been a favorite of mine. Here there is not a huge amount of spy world building to tie up the reader, just enough to connect the characters in the series and keep the story moving. As with others in the series, I was not surprised on the "who done it" or the bad actor, but that didn't mean I was bored getting to the reveal or wasn't vested in seeing how we got there. In fact, each book has had a bad actor that seemed to be mostly, if not only, in that particular book, and that's both made the search for the bad guys compelling and allowed each book to work as a standalone.

While I personally prefer reading this series in order, I do think this one can be a standalone if you are ok with having the whole threat and mystery finally solved. If you need to leave that to the end, read this one last. The build up over the series is worth it.

I loved the aunties, just the right amount of humor for an otherwise angsty and active story.

This has decent heat, plenty of sexy times on the page without being over the top. In other words, it all fit and it all worked. And there are a couple of less explicit scenes that I actually found to be more hot than the explicit scenes. Who knew getting someone dressed could be steamier than getting undressed? Well, here you go!

I'm looking forward to whatever Harrington has coming next. I've enjoyed this series and it is going on the (e-book) keeper shelf to reread in order as a comfort read.

Clayton Elliot is a former soldier, Undersecretary of the Home Office, and for saving the Prince Regent, a General. Princess Cordelia is in London with a contingent from her government. After the Princess is attacked at the palace, Elliot becomes her bodyguard. He flees London with her after a second attack. The attraction between these two is immediate and strong, but they know they can never be together, can they? Clayton is positive Scepter is still alive and well. While assessing bringing Cordelia back to the palace, he is struck by clues that cannot be ignored. He issues a call to action. Will this be the final destruction of Scepter? The final chapter in the Lords of the Armory is a fast-paced, action-packed adventure and a sizzling romance. The characters are fantastic. All the characters from previous books are here. Clayton and Cordelia (of course there is a happy ending) are a perfect couple even though they must jump through a lot hoops to get there. Now that the intrigue and action are over for the moment, the Lords of the Armory look to the future and a new purpose. The series comes to a wonderful end.
I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily reviewing it.

Will two souls that live their lives in service of their respective countries ever put themselves first? “A Problem Princess”, is the final installment in the Lords of the Armory series by author Anna Harrington. This entertaining finale surrounding Clayton Elliott and Princess Cordelia of Monrovia, finally uncovers the identity of the evil Scepter. The political intrigue of the time had me stop and think about paying better attention to what is going on in the world today. After all, they do say that History repeats itself.

I received an E-ARC from the author via #NetGalley, and this is my honest review.

I have so enjoyed Anna Harrington's Lords of the Armory series, in which "A Problem Princess" is the sixth and final entry. I don't know if I would have enjoyed, or really understood, this book as well if I had not read the prior entries in the series, though it is ostensibly a stand-alone.

Here we finally get Clayton's story. The son of a man executed for murder and treason, Clayton has spent his life and career attempting to prove his worth and loyalty. Clayton played a key role in the seeming complete takedown of an organization called Scepter, a fringe group looking to overturn the British government. For this, the prince regent has brought him into something of the inner circle, placing Clayton in an ideal position to save the life of visiting Monrovian princess Cordelia.

Cordelia has been raised on the concept of duty and she believes her uncle, the current prince of Monrovia, has brought her to London to become the wife of a royal duke following the death of Princess Charlotte. She recognizes her life as both privileged and incredibly restrictive but is ready to do her duty, in no small part to preserve memories of her dead father.

Clayton suspects Scepter is still operational and the attack on Cordelia seems to confirm that. He maneuvers himself into being in charge of Cordelia's protection detailed, a duty complicated by his intense attraction to the princess. Danger is indeed in play and Clayton and Cordelia are set on a journey designed to save Cordelia's life, and ultimately the future of Britain.

Anna Harrington is talented at weaving together romance (with steam!) and mystery. Though the villain was easy to see, the full extent of the villainy managed to be somewhat surprising. Clayton and Cordelia together are lovely - care and chemistry with an understanding of the bigger picture.

5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary ARC of this book, The opinions herein are my own.

What sizzle! Bodyguard and Princess... Clayton & Cordelia they had immediate attraction. I loved the romance, action and heat which made for a very interesting read. The storyline was strong and the characters so well developed and likeable. I will have to go back and read the previous books; i didnt want this one to end. I would highly recommend this read to anyone which enjoys a good story.

I was gifted this read as an ARC and this is my voluntary and honest review.

A Problem Princess by Anna Harrington is the sixth book in the Lords of the Armory series and a definite must read if you love historical romance with plenty of suspense, hot ton society along with action and fun.
Neither Clayton or Cordelia are happy being at this ton party, but both have responsibilities beyond their control. After Cordelia is attacked and Clayton provides her protection they soon realize that the closer they get to finding out who wants her dead along with trying to overthrow the government and the monarchy, the only people they can trust is each other.
I really enjoyed this story and reconnecting with characters from previous books in the series.
I'm looking forward to reading more by this author in the future.

I was given an ARC from the author/publisher. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.

This is the story of Clayton Elliott and Cordelia, the princess of Monrovia. Clayton is the undersecretary to the War Office, being elevated to a General and Viscount after saving the life of the regent. Clayton has been trying to prove his father, who was executed for murder and other crimes, was in fact innocent of the crimes he gave his life for. While attending an event where Cordelia and her uncle, the Prince of Monrovia were being welcomed to Britain, he foils an attempt to kidnap the princess. He gets himself assigned to guard Princess Cordelia and from there an attraction between the two catches fire. Cordelia believes she is in Britain for an arranged marriage between herself and one of the royal Dukes of Britain as Monrovia needs a male heir since her uncle and his wife have no heir. While guarding Cordelia, Clayton is also trying to find out who the new head of a rogue organization that seeks to bring down the British monarchy is. This is a fast paced, exciting story of love, palace intrigue and redemption.
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This was an entertaining, well-written book. It was steamy, sweet fun and held my interest. I wanted to find out what was going to happen. This book can be read as a standalone story, though it is book 6 in the Lords of the Armory series. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books by this author.

I received an ARC copy of this book, and all opinions are my own. I thoroughly enjoyed the conclusion to Anna Harrington's Lords of the Armoury series. A Problem Princess was gripping and suspenseful, with an engaging storyline that beautifully tied together the entire series. I found Clayton and Cordelia's connection to be both scintillating and heart-felt, there were aspects of their respective histories that helped draw them together and understand each other on a very deep level. The ending was unexpected and satisfying, the best combination when it comes to intrigue that spans many novels. I loved this book every bit as much as the rest of the series and wouldn't hesitate to read any and all of Anna Harrington's future novels.

The series finale we deserved! A fast-paced read oozing with sensuality and sizzle! Clayton & Cordelia are the perfect pair to wrap up this series and take down Spectre once and for all!

Clayton is just a military man working for the Home Office who saved the prince regent and is now a General. He happens to be in the right place at the right time to save her royal highness Princess Cordelia of Monrovia from a Spectre agent and now he's assigned as her head of security. It's lust at first sight for them both.

Someone wants Princess Cordelia dead and Clayton's the only one he can trust. As they flee and fight spectre agents the two are drawn closer together (forced proximity) as they try to sort out who the evil head of Spectre is and take them out.

I've enjoyed every book in this action-packed, historical romance series immensely and this sixth installment doesn't disappoint. They all can be read as standalones but are better enjoyed as a whole as happy couples from previous books often show up to help the new couples to their happily ever afters. I love that Anna Harrington writes strong women for her alpha male heroes to fall for and that they always end up saving each other in different ways. Finding a historical romances with a great plot and adventure can be difficult, but "Lords of the Armory" delivers on every level.

A Problem Princess by Anna Harrington was a delightful, actin packed historical that I binged in almost one sitting! Book Six in the Lords of the Armory series stands on its own but brings in most of the other characters at points. There is a plot through the entire series to uncover a underground organization called Spector. In this installment we find a chilling and exciting conclusion! As a reader of the entire series I was very satisfied with all the discoveries and everything is paced in such an exciting way.

For historical fans, Harrington uses real events as drawing off points and you won’t be disappointed. I love to have history come alive and watch it unfold in her masterful work.

For my romance readers, General Clayton Elliot and Princess Cordelia Monrovia are quite a match! Cordelia has joined her Uncle Ernest (reigning monarch) for his trip to England and is saved by Elliot when an attempt is made on her life. Elliot has been working his way up in the Home Office and volunteers to guard the Princess. These two have an instant bind, carry their own father’s secrets and have a gorgeously, slow build to love. I loved how much external conflict and logistics need to be worked out for them.

Thank you to Netgalley for the Arc. All opinions are my own.

Very enjoyable story. General Clayton Elliott and Princess Cordelia were a very steamy couple. When Cordelia’s life is threatened, Clayton becomes her bodyguard and what happens next you won’t want to stop reading. Lots of danger, suspense and romance. I would recommend to others.

I knew Scepter wasn't gone! And Clayton Elliott got a book!

What a great ending for this series! I loved the immediate connection between Clayton and Princess Cordelia - even though he didn't know she was a Princess. Cordelia was resigned to live her life for her country, no matter what. Both of these characters had some baggage but they were so good together! I loved seeing some of the previous characters. Those Aunties make me smile.

While this can be read as a stand alone, I would definitely recommend reading from the start of the series since there is an overlying story about the sinister group Scepter that plays in the background of all the books. Besides, if you read all the books, you will be entertained by all of them :)

This is one of those incredible reads that sweeps you up into it, has you falling hard and fast as it keeps you on the edge of your seat. The blend of romance, suspense, action, danger, emotion, intrigue and angst is almost intoxicating and if you are anything like me, you will find yourself glued to the pages as your heart aches for this couple. Clayton and Cordelia are wickedly easy to care about and believe me when I warn you that they are going to squeeze so many feels from your heart it is going to hurt.

A solidly satisfying conclusion to a series that has kept me on tenterhooks for years.

When I first picked up An Inconvenient Duke, the first book in Anna Harrington’s Lords of the Armory series, I didn’t expect to be sitting here, three years (and a pandemic) later, both celebrating and lamenting the end of Scepter and the men who have tracked, tricked, and triumphed over them. And yet, here I am, sorry to be saying farewell to an immensely enjoyable series and altogether happy with the ending.

It’s fitting that A Problem Princess sees Home Office Undersecretary (and series MVP) Clayton Elliott fall in love. He’s been there every step of the way, and it’s infinitely rewarding to learn more about him—what drives him, what haunts him, what makes him tick. I enjoyed watching his turmoil play out over the course of this book as duty and honor warred with his growing care for Cordelia, our titular princess. She was, after all, a worthy counterpart for our Clayton. She had a well of bravery that was bolstered by him, and, in the end, the care she took with his feelings and the recognition she gave his past made her the perfect princess for him to settle into HEA with.

Their romance—and this story—might’ve started a slow burn, but it grew into a conflagration that brought with it a fast-paced and action-packed climax. And while elements of this particular installment had an air of predictability about them, the way Harrington pulled together all the threads and tied them into a bow was masterful. Add in the cameos from previous Lords (and Ladies) and A Problem Princess was more than enough to ensure that my six-book/three-year commitment was not a problem at all.

A Problem Princess by Anna Harrington is book 6 in the Lords of the Armory Series. This is the story of General Clayton Elliott and Princess Cordelia of Monrovia. Cordelia has traveled with her Uncle to London to make a match with a Duke to help save Monrovia. But she ends up being attacked and Clayton steps up to guard her. Clayton long with is Home Office title has now become a new Viscount. This starts their story. I have really enjoyed this book and series. I highly recommend Ms. Harrington's writing. Loved it!

Once more the author delivers an action-packed emotional tale, bringing this series to its conclusion with two heroes who have put duty for their country above everything else, trying by their actions to redeem their kin’s misdeeds, paying the heavy price of another’s sin, for no fault of their own but their will to atone for their name.

Clayton Elliott, newly appointed general and soon-to-be a viscount has countless times put his life on the line to protect his country, still, he can’t shake out the thought the organization they were fighting against is truly destroyed.
Princess Cordelia is a puppet in a grand scheme, she must do her duty to her country to insure the perennity of their line. So she is in England, paraded in front of Royal Dukes to be wed with the expectation to birth the next in line.

But when her life is endangered, she crosses paths with a man who sees her, the person she hides behind her Royal persona. A man who is not afraid to put himself in the line of fire. She is no spoiled royalty but a kind and caring woman who can’t be herself in the name of her country. He is a man who never let bitterness or resentment eat at him, he stayed true to his values whatever the cost.

Their chemistry is instantly combusting, they need one another as they need air, but they are both at one side of society’s ladder, each with secrets of their own, and a common enemy determined to destroy them both.
However, while the culprit was easy to determine, the whys behind everything and the many unexpected twists and turns move this romance into a wild ride toward a heart wrecking awesome end.
Plus seeing again the characters who made this journey such a joyful voyage adds honey to the recipe.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 onscreen foreplays and lovemaking scenes.

I have been granted an advance copy by the publisher, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

Regency Bond caper....

I found I really enjoyed this fast paced, action, suspense, romance...
General Clayton Elliott has done everything for the crown and country, fighting in wars, acting as a spy, trying to clear his father's name and stop Scepter (you know, like Specter). He's a Regency James Bond, on the go, pursuing informants on his way to Carlton House. He's all action.

Princess Cordelia knows her duty and her duty is to marry and marry well. She was punished for her one misstep. Now, she does what is expected of her. That's second breakfasts and looking pretty. Cordelia and Clayton are on a collison course when someone tries to murder her and he becomes her bodyguard to find out who is coming to takie over running Scepter.

Recommend. Hang on to your reticules, its gonna be a bumpy carriage ride.

This was an exciting, breath-holding, fingernail-biting, couldn’t-put-it-down, romantic end to an equally exciting and romantic series. While there is a complete end to Scepter and its leader, it comes at a large cost. It also brings our two wonderful protagonists together to find a very hard-earned HEA. Great writing, a great story, great characters, an exciting plot, and a sigh-worthy romance. With a story as exciting as this one, you need little pockets of heartwarming moments and a tad of wit – and you get all of that. One of my particular favorites was in the epilogue where they received word about the birth of the young princess Alexandrina Victoria to the Prince Regents' uncle, Edward Augustus, the Duke of Kent. You’ll absolutely love our protagonists who are both exceptional people in their own right, but who each feel the need to be loved by a parent who is no longer there – a parent who, to their knowledge, was not all they should have been.

General Clayton Elliott, Home Office Undersecretary, and soon-to-be Viscount is NOT at all satisfied that the hanging of the Marquess of Hawking (A Remarkable Rogue) was actually the end of Scepter. He has no proof, he just feels it in his bones, and he is usually right about these things. He’s sure the real leader is on the continent – somewhere – but where? He’s also sure the remainder of the organization on English soil is just waiting for a signal from that leader before they rise up to overthrow the monarchy and the English way of life.

Her Serene Highness, Princess Cordelia of Monrovia, has accompanied her Uncle Ernest (Uncle Monrovia) on a state visit to England. Cordelia is quite sure that her reason for being told to accompany her uncle was so she could be paraded before England’s Royal Dukes in order to promote a royal marriage between their two countries. While Cordelia chafes at the restrictions on her, she knows it is her fate and she has no say in the matter. She obediently follows directions, shows no emotions, and offers no opinions – until she is left alone in a room and someone makes an attempt on her life. Thoroughly shaken, she profusely thanks her rescuer – and then has to rescue him! He’s a handsome and intriguing soul – and he rescued her – and . . . did we mention handsome?????

Cordelia can think of no reason why anyone would wish to murder her – but Clayton can. Could it be part of Scepter’s plan? What would it gain though? It would seem if it was Scepter’s plan, they would be attempting to take the lives of cabinet members, the Prince Regent, King George, one of the Royal Dukes – not a princess from a small, insignificant country on the continent.

Clayton does his best to keep Cordelia safe, but with more attempts on her life, he knows it is time for desperate measures – even at the risk of his own life. It may very well cost him his life because everybody from the Crown to the Home Office is blaming him – not to mention the villains are after him as well.

I highly recommend this excellently written story. The attraction between Cordelia and Clayton was intense and immediate – as was the danger – and it was a delight to watch it all play out to its final conclusion. Be sure to read the author’s notes at the end because they shed light on where some of the ideas for the scenarios came from. I love how the author took those real-life events and seamlessly wove them into this exciting work of fiction. Great job!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.