This story was fun. I loved seeing Margery grow as a character. Her chemistry with Daniel was great. Perfect addition to the series!

Christina Britton does it again! I absolutely loved this book. The romance, banter, crazy meddling family members, all of it made me laugh, cry and smile at my Kindle. Britton did a fantastic job creating a connection between the characters and a crazy twist I never saw coming. I will absolutely be reading more of her books and can't wait to see who the matchmaking dowagers set up next!

I adored Daniel and Margery's story!! I just loved watching these two together! The bantering between these two had me laughing out loud! This is definitely a must pick up book and series!

Daniel is needing to marry and produce an heir to save his estate from a greedy cousin. He isn't into the ballrooms and card games. Margery is a widow that misses the intimacy of having a partner but not so sure she's ready to marry again. The couple meet and become friends then discover they can be more when they end up with a kiss. A good steamy historical romance.

I received a copy of this book via Netgalley.

I've been obsessed with Christina's Britton's Isle of Synne series since the beginning, so I was very excited to be back in this world with A Duke Worth Fighting For. So many wonderful tropes that made this book a top contender for historical regency romance!

A Duke Worth Fighting For is the third title in the Isle of Synne series, and brings together two people who never expected to find love along with a dangerous situation to be dealt with… together. This has been a series that I’ve enjoyed, and it’s always a bit bittersweet when I know I’m reading the concluding story – it’s not always easy to say goodbye to characters who have given me emotional journeys. And, thankfully, we get to catch up a bit with all of the heroines and heroes from Isle of Synne.

Daniel Hayle, Duke of Carlisle never expected to have the responsibilities of that title. But the death of his brother has brought the spotlight squarely on him… a socially awkward man, one who has known betrayal and continues to hold on to the internal and external scars of war. He knows that he’s no prize, but he must secure his heritage before a slimy piece of trash tries to get his hands on the title and the estate. Yet, Daniel has no clue how to get on with the females he’ll need to encounter and eventually convince that being a Duchess is worth putting up with him. He needs help, and that will come in the unexpected encounter with Margery Kitteridge.

Margery is still in love with her husband, even four years after his death at Waterloo. Now she’s being blackmailed by some scoundrel claiming that the man she loved was a deserter and for a huge amount of money they would conveniently forget about the positive proof in their possession. Not for one second does she believe this outrageous claim, and she’ll do anything to protect her husband’s good name. Even marry for convenience, help, and support… all that and more could be found with one man, Daniel.

Neither ever thought that their marriage would turn into a love match. And they have a long way to go to get to that emotional conclusion – but what an emotional adventure they’ll have before they acknowledge their real feelings for each other, and uncover a blackmailer.

I enjoyed A Duke Worth Fighting For, and loved Daniel and Margery individually, and definitely as a couple. There are a few delightful surprises within their romance, some that gave me a chuckle, others that had me in tears. Daniel is a good man, an unusual one as well. Watching him become confident in his relationship with Margery was so engaging. They will have a bumpy road before they finally admit to how important they are to each other, both have some growth, even some attitude changes in store. But I loved their romance as it felt realistic, steamy, and romantic throughout. I enjoy seeing two people who at first I’d thought could never pull off being romantic with each other and then watch them prove me wrong. I had fun here, and would definitely recommend not only this story but the entire series.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

A Duke Worth Fighting For by Cristina Britton is the third book in the Isle of Synne Series. Daniel Hayle is a wounded soldier from the Battle of Waterloo. He believes his scars and limited social skills will make him unworthy of finding a wife. He wants to find someone who is discrete and will help him develop some social skills.

Margery Kitteridge is a widow who married for love. When she receives a blackmail letter she realizes that someone is trying to tarnish his memory by accusing him of desertion. She knows better but feels she must stop this and find the source.

These two characters come together to solve each other’s problems. Their relationship has a slow start and then sparks fly.

I enjoyed this book and recommend it.

I received a copy from NetGalley for my honest review.

Christina Britton has stealth written one of my favorite historical series with the Isle of Synne, and this is another winner for me. Widowed FMC + virgin MMC + scarred duke + we're going to embark on an affair but keep it physical only with no feelings + a ticking clock element + just the right amount of angst and humor blended together. I think I was just pleasantly surprised by this one and how all of the tropes were wielded, and Daniel was such a goner for Margery from the start and that's never not going to be something I rank a book very highly over.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this book and I just like how Christina Britton writes her characters. It was a cute and sweet story, would recommend it.

Trope : virgin hero ,widowed heroine
Daniel battle inside-out. Unexpectedly he inherits the dukedom and now must marry and produce an heir .
Margary proved perfect for him.shd misses her husband and is not ready to fall in love again.
Reading How they fall in love and navigate the difficult path ahead was very interesting.
The chemistry between the leads was hot .

This was a new to me author and it did not disappoint. Christina is an underrated historical romance author that I can't wait to recommend.

SO, so many good emotions reading this one. Although it hit the highlights of what I look for in a historical romance, it also had some unexpected twists (virgin hero, anyone?) that really made it great.

A Duke Worth Fighting For (Isle of Synne#3). By Christina Britton. 2021. Forever. (ARC eBook).

A Duke Worth Fighting For is another well-written romance that unfolds on the Isle of Synne. This time, widow Margery Kitteridge, who has seen her best friend and cousin find their happy endings in the last couple of years, meets a fellow wounded soul in Daniel Hayle, the Duke of Carlisle, who has accompanied his mother to catch up with her old friend, who is Margery’s grandmother. This series is a definite read for emotionally touching romances.

I was hopeful that the issues I had with this book would smooth out as the story progressed but alas, they did not. The very first thing that caught my attention was the map at the beginning. The Isle of Synne is.... rectangular. It looks like someone plopped the state of Oregon into the sea. I had some misgivings at that point but decided to press on.

The prose is... overwritten and very much telling (at length) rather than showing. There's nothing obviously wrong with it but I just found it off-putting and felt like I was hacking my way through a thicket trying to find the story. The characters also didn't have a lot of depth to them and seemed very superficial, as did the instant physical attraction between Margery and Daniel. All of their conversations were painfully awkward and seemed to take twice as long as necessary with all the apologies and repetition.

Eventually I couldn't force myself through any more of the awkwardness and decided to move on to something more enjoyable. It's possible that those who aren't such sticklers as I for writing style will still enjoy this.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for providing an e-arc for review.

It had been a while since I picked up a historical romance, but this was a great step back into the genre. Christina Britton did a great job of creating a beauty and the beast type setting for this story. Daniel and Margery were great together. I liked how she was able to understand when his PTSD and anxiety were hitting and maneuvering the situation for him. I liked the added intrigue surrounding Margery's husband and how that connected with Daniel.

I love a scarred hero with a tender heart--and I fell quickly for Daniel Hayle, Duke of Carlisle. He’s perfectly awkward and endearing, and handsome, despite the scars that mar his body from the battle of Waterloo. And now that he’s the Duke, he needs a wife who can bear the sight of him.

Margaret Kitteridge is still in mourning for her husband, who died in the same battle that left Carlisle scarred. She’s being blackmailed by an anonymous villain who vows to ruin her late husband’s reputation if she doesn’t deliver a hundred pounds. When the Duke arrives on the island in search of a bride, she agrees to help the Duke find love, as his professional matchmaker, in exchange for the money she needs.

But of course she falls for him instead. Cue Taylor Swift--”please don’t be in love with someone else!”

This regency twist on Beauty and the Beast is the perfect third installment in the Isle of Synne series. Secrets, scars, and vile schemes are no match for love, when you’re willing to fight for it.

The Isle of Synne series put Christina Britton on my radar, and now I’ll be reading everything she writes.

I totally devoured this series in a short amount of time. I love the cover of this third book. I love that it takes place on the Isle of Synne! The characters are great and it provides a perfect escape.

Margery is a widow and Daniel is a war veteran suffering from PTSD. He also got hurt during the war and thinks it will be difficult to find a wife because of his scars. Margery is being blackmailed. Daniel needs a wife. They decide to team up because Margery needs to be paid for her matchmaking skills and she thinks she can help Daniel navigate The Season. Readers may get the idea of where this is going… ;)

I think this is a sweet book that deals with finding love after loss. There are definitely some nefarious things going on with the blackmail and life after a war. There are some emotionally heavy things going on, but there is always hope, which is what kept me hooked reading this book. This is a great story to remind readers that life is not always perfect, but there is always hope that things will get better and I’m a sucker for a happy ending. This book delivers. If you like historical romance, you will enjoy this book.

One confident widow + one injured veteran with low self-worthy = an epic healing love.

Margery lost her husband to war, Daniel was tragically injured in that same war. A blackmailer has accused Marjory’s husband of being a defector and is threatening to tell the world. When Daniel appears on a quest to find a wife, Marjory seizes the opportunity to earn the money needed to protect her husband’s memory. She offers to help Daniel find his bride for a fee… but she does not realize the price she will pay is her own heart!

Watching the evolution of self-worth in Daniel was a beautiful journey. Everyone is deserving of a great love and he just needed someone to teach him that. Very well written. The bonds of family were the hidden gem that made the story shine.

Great to see a realistic woman who has lived life get her second chance at love. And who doesn’t love a scared, inexperienced hero?!

While I thoroughly enjoyed the previous books in the series, this one was on the melancholy side throughout the story. I could have used a bit more levity from the serious tone. Having the hero who was more of a beta male also contributed to the dreary feeling.

Not my favorite but I will continue on with the series.