Anna Harrington has quickly become a one click author for me when I need to have my historical romance fix! As the Devil Dares is book three in the Capturing the Carlisles series, and it is Robert and Mariah's story.

Robert is the last Carlisle brother who has yet to marry. He's loving being a single man enjoying what pleasures he may find. He has been laser focused of late on proving himself to his family by succeeding on the business front. When offered a chance to become a partner in Winslow Shipping, he jumps at the chance. Then the stipulations ensue. The biggest being he must help Winslow's oldest daughter, Mariah, with her upcoming season and to find a suitable husband. He accepts the challenge not realizing how difficult it may actually be. Mariah offers suitors no dowry, or options to join the family business. And with her hell-raising antics well known, he has possibly bitten off more than he can chew! She's known as The Hellion for gosh sakes!

Mariah has only ever wanted to sit by her father's side and run the family business. She knows the business inside and out. Unfortunately, her father doesn't think the wharves are where his daughter should be. No, he promised her late mother he would make sure that both their daughters would be proper ladies and find suitable husbands. He has no intention of allowing Mariah to be any formal part of the business.

Robert is forced to escort Mariah to various balls, teas, and soirees throughout the season. The more he accompanies her, the more he wants no one to come calling to court her. No one is good enough for her-except himself of course! I loved Robert! Love literally hit him over the head! He had no idea! I also absolutely loved Mariah and her fiery ways! She was a smart cookie. Most of the ordinary blokes couldn't even hold her interest yet alone talk with her intellectually! She truly was bored with anyone but Robert! He made her blood sizzle! Their banter back and forth was foreplay for these two! Scrumptious!

A delightful and entertaining read! Anna Harrington has a knack with her style of writing. I feel like I am right there witnessing the entire thing! I am so glad I started reading about the Carlisle brothers, as they have been a fun bunch to read about!

reviewed by Deb

This is entertaining, romantic and dramatic. Robert is stubborn, determined, obsessed and charming. Mariah is stubborn, bold, kind, caring and sweet. Both Robert and Mariah want a share of Winslow Shipping, Robert to prove himself, Mariah because she loves the company. Robert will do anything to get a share, and Mariah's father will do anything to get her married, so they make a deal, her marriage for a share. But Robert didn't take into consideration that he might actually like Mariah. They fight like cats and dogs until the sparks turn into flames and they combust. It's a thoroughly captivating and enjoyable story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.