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Meh.

She's a good writer, but this story lacked a center. I think I'm starting to hate Scottish heroes who are inevitably forced to go south to find a moneyed bride to support their crumbling castle and crabby retainers. Who feel like poncey lap-dogs in knee breeches, when they'd much rather be letting their tackle swing in the breeze under a manly kilt, etc., etc. Or maybe it's worse when they just pretend to be gold-digging, raunchy barbarians.

I love the Essex sisters. Annabel's story is very well written and I want my own Scottish lord!

Love this entire series of the Essex sisters

This is an entertaining read, and part of a fun series by a great romance author.

This is Annabel's story. four books the stories of the orphaned Essex sisters and how they wrap their guardian around their fingers and find passion and love. Great romp.

Very good book. Published in 2005. Sustains the reader interest all the way through.

One of James' most enjoyable reads.

I liked it!

From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. As smooth, full-bodied and intoxicating as a fine wine, this Regency romance, the second in a series following the impoverished Essex sisters (after Much Ado About You) is vintage James. Every exchange showcases the author's subtle wit, and not one of the encounters between the book's well-matched protagonists—refined beauty Annabel Essex and the simple but capable Ewan, earl of Ardmore—lacks for passion. Annabel has practiced every smile and come-hither glance for one purpose: to snare a wealthy husband. The last person she wants to charm is a handsome Scottish earl who's rumored to be poor. Nevertheless, their attraction pulls them together, as does circumstance, and before long, they find themselves en route to Scotland and marriage. During this weeklong journey, the protagonists' passions and personalities blossom as they take part in a delicious game to elicit truths and kisses from one another. A full quiver of secondary characters—including Annabel's troublemaking sister, Imogen, and the tired rake Garret Mayne—complement the primary romance and provide tantalizing glimpses of relationships that will no doubt be developed in future books. (Dec.)

Kiss Me, Annabel is a sweet and sensual historical book about finding out that the man of your dreams pales in comparison with reality.

A really fun read in the Essex Sisters series. I loved seeing Annabel paired up with the Scottish lord and watching the development of the other characters waiting for their turn.

The rules of Marriage according to Miss Annabel Essex

MEDIEVAL SCOTTISH ROMANCE