Bronwyn is desperate to make her own mark as a female entomologist but all her parents ​care about is her marrying a Duke to climb the social latter. Ash is a forlorn Duke needing a woman to help care for his three rambunctious wards. He literally collides with Bronwyn and shortly after convinces Bronwyn to marry him in a mutually beneficial arrangement. The problem is their marriage is supposed to be one of convenience, not of romance. But time does not stop feelings from developing or the attraction growing between the two. This is the first in a new historical romance series that I will continue to read. The humor, chemistry and tenderness make this story a delightful read!

This was beautiful and lyrical as all Britton books are. My main criticism is that there could be a little more heat but her books are so soulful that you almost don’t miss it. Everything about this marriage of convenience was lovely. The only character that rang false for me was the sister, she was both flighty and piercing at the same time and it was hard to follow. Otherwise I loved all the relationships in the book.

Argh, another story with a hero who is messed up. This is Ash and Bronwyn's story of love, heartbreak and miscommunication. Bronwyn was content to be a published entomologist; however, her parents only cared about her marrying a titled gentleman. She is brilliant but socially awkward and very much a pawn in her parent's schemes. She has never received the love and support that she needed from them and it was perpetuated by a gentleman who she thought she loved. She jumped at the opportunity to marry Ash in order to save herself from a terrible future of her parent's scheming; however, she was quite surprised to find out that he wasn't a mere mister, but in fact, a duke. Ash has spent a lifetime dealing with guilt of his father and ancestors. What I didn't like is that he seemed unable or unwilling to be the one to break the cycle of terrible dukes. He recognized that he loved his wards and wife but was not willing to share his burden and in thinking that he was doing the right thing, he was creating a huge disaster. I liked this story but would have preferred a little revenge.

Okay.. this was really good! It dealt with heavy topics that aren’t really talked about in historical romances. The steam was top notch and I loved all the pining.

A good take on a marriage of convenience plot. Perfect timing and dire circumstances are a match made in heaven for Bronwyn Pickering and Ash Hawkins, the Duke of Buckley.
Bronwyn is an eccentric entomologist who is about to be shipped off to live with her brother after failing to land a husband while Ash is reluctantly back on the Isle of Synne to fetch his runaway wards.
Ash sees something in Bronwyn right away, namely that she can tolerate his wards. He proposes a marriage in name only and while Bronwyn agrees to the marriage, she does not agree to an unconsummated .one - inquiring minds and all.
I loved her spirit and ability to see Ash for the good guy he was. Another Isle of Synne win!

Ash Hawkins, Duke of Buckley, is rather in need of a wife. He doesn’t know that, of course, but his three wards keep running amok, and he’s been trying to figure out the best way to keep them happy. When the two youngest run away, and he goes in search of them at Synne, where his mother grew up, he meets Bronwyn Pickering. No sooner has he met her, than he concocts the idea of a marriage of convenience. Little does he know that the naturalist needs just such an arrangement to get out from under her parents’ social climbing thumbs. As with any marriage of convenience, both Bronwyn and Ash get more than they’ve bargained for, including a glimpse at happiness as a family, as long as he can keeps his secrets hidden and they can both keep their feelings out of the picture.

This was my first book by Christina Britton, and I picked it up because it was the first in a series and I do love a good marriage of convenience. It was a bonus to discover Bronwyn is also a bluestocking naturalist with a particular fondness for beetles. This was a light, enjoyable read, and I recommend picking it up if you’re looking for a STEMinist historical romance. Bronwyn is curious, inquisitive and passionate about beetles and the pursuit of all things scientific (which extends to the male form in the bedroom as well). It took me a while to get a read on why Ash, the owner of a gaming hell, would fall so very quickly for anyone. Ash is clearly struck by Bronwyn’s mental sharpness as well as her appearance, but I didn’t find the instant attraction factor believable, based on Ash’s character not hers. As a lover of a marriage of convenience, I needed a more convincing “moment” when the couple realizes they truly love one another, but I was thoroughly convinced of their devotion to one another.

Stylistically, Some Dukes falls into the category of too much telling and not enough showing to be a new favorite of mine, but I enjoyed the glimpse into the town of Synne, and look forward to more there in the future. The Oddments are a fun group of women, and I’m hopeful we’ll see more of them.

Ash Hawkins, Duke of Buckley, believes that marriage is the most effective way to tame his recalcitrant wards. After all, a wife cannot leave the position unlike a governess, right? And he can resume his work as a gaming hell owner. Enter the bespectacled entomologist, Miss Bronwyn Pickering. When two of Ash’s wards befriend Bronwyn, Ash realizes she’s the perfect candidate for what he has in mind: A marriage of convenience. My jaw dropped at his abrupt proposal. It was reminiscent of Mr. Darcy’s proposal. Albeit less insulting, ha! Bronwyn, for her part, is desperate to leave her cruel parents. So, a marriage of convenience is an ideal solution to both their problems.

Some Dukes Have All the Luck is a moving story that explores love, trust, and forgiveness. Ash unfairly blames himself for his father’s misdeeds. Ash is a great character. It was gratifying to see him learn to love, heal, and forgive himself. Similarly, Bronwyn is a charming character. She is smart and kind. Unfortunately, a spiteful suitor from her past left her believing she is unattractive. But Ash shows her that she is beautiful and cherished. I love how supportive Ash is of Bronwyn’s dreams and aspirations. I loathe Bronwyn’s parents, and I cheered when Bronwyn finally reprimands them. Also, the three wards are a heart-warming addition to the story. The Oddments are an unconventional and interesting bunch, and I look forward to their books.

This book is as spicy as it is emotional. I really enjoyed it. Do I spy Bronwyn’s spectacles on the cover? How clever!

Thanks to Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sigh, I enjoyed this one but I wanted more from this story - more about the main characters, more detail.

It’s like looking at two houses - on one side you’ve got your basic no-frills, no bells and whistles house. Similar to how most every effing house in the Las Vegas area looks exactly the same, regarding interior. Then on the other hand you’ve got a Victorian era home, with character and richly layered history. This was unfortunately one of the former - unfortunate because I really could have enjoyed this one so, so much more, but it kept feeling that the story was missing too much.

I received an ARC of "Some Dukes Have All The Luck," written by the amazing Christina Britton from Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Ash Hawkins, Duke of Buckley, has been in charge of three wards for five years, except two of the younger ones have now run away.
Bronwyn Pickering is an intelligent young woman, but an outcast because of her intense interest in entomology. Ash's eldest ward, Regina figures out that the other two wards may have traveled to Ash's mother's ancestral home. He meets Brownwyn there and immediately realizes that she would be perfect for taking care of his three wards. He asks her for a marriage of convenience and they wed. This is a beautifully written story of the before and after scenarios of what we believe marriage might be and then what it actually could be and is. Ash and Bronwyn are two peas in a pod and don't realize that it takes one to know one. This is one of the best stories I have read. The emotions I experienced were phenomenal....I cried and laughed with all the characters.

The absolute perfect kind of feel good romance, just the right amount of angst, spice, and believable conflict, before being tied up with a happily ever after.

This was an ok historical, marriage of convenience romance. I liked that Bronwyn is an amateur naturalist and that she takes Ash's wards under her wing. I think there were some really nice scenes between them.

I didn't really feel too invested in the romance. It's predictably insta-love and there's not much really at stake. The romance just felt like a race to somewhere. It lacks depth or believability. There are plenty of spicy scenes, though, so there's that.

I’m here, VERY excited to share an advance review of Christina Britton’s upcoming 2022 marriage of convenience historical romance: Some Dukes Have All The Luck!

Having never read anything from Britton’s backlist, and seeing some major hype on Twitter I was really excited when I was able to get an early copy of this first in a new series.

As always huge thanks to NetGalley for the ARC, thoughts below are my own, enjoy!

Listen, there are few things I like more than a deeply isolated and misunderstood bluestocking in a marriage of convenience. I love this type of story and trope, and if you sprinkle in a little handsome guy is so smitten and is furious when he learns others have been hurtful to her or if she’s been told she “isn’t anything special” I am SOLD.

Happy to report this love story between childhood trauma survivor (and current Duke) Ash, and treated terribly and very lonely outsider Bronwyn is an excellent tale and one that I expect lots of historical romance lovers to enjoy, thoroughly.

Ash needs someone to care for his three young wards, especially after the youngest two escape right from under his nose. After a week of searching, he finally locates them at his late-mothers country estate having the time of their little lives.

Quickly realizing not a governess but a wife might solve all his problems. He very quickly finds Bronwyn (only after the youngest two Nelly and Eliza happened upon her doing a little field study). From there the story quickly picks up, and we quickly realize Ash is actually a real softy who wants the whole family and love thing, but has (clown behaviour incoming) convinced himself he is deeply unworthy of it.

Sometimes I feel that the FMC in these type of stories play the role of emotional support sex friend, but I’m happy to report as much as Bronwyn does for Ash, Ash returns to her in kind. It was a pure DELIGHT to see him (and later her) rip into her wildly obtuse and sh***y parents.

And the little wards, my goodness. I am such a sucker for family time, when all parties involved just want to love and be loved by each other. And the physical connection! Whew were these two hot AF and the love scenes were a perfect blend of prose and delicious smut, thank you Ms Britton!

I had no idea what to expect heading into this one, but pals I am thrilled to share how much I loved and adored not only the love story but the way Christina writes her characters. I am aching to get my hands on the next in this series and hope it’s Adelaide and her Parrots time to shine!

Perfect for fans of Christi Caldwell, Tessa Dare, Stacy Reid, and Anna Bennet, Christina Britton’s Some Dukes Have All The Luck will give you all the feels, swoons, and dreamy sighs expected in a historical romance. Grab it wherever you get your books November 8th 2022.

It was a fun and light read.

The first book I read by Christina Britton.

I never once got bored. There is a : marriage of convenience between a grumpy and a heroine that comes from a controlling family ; three sassy wards that steal all the scenes ; a fabulous friend group.

Overall a very nice read and I’m definitely looking forward the next instalment.

4.5/5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. I am a sucker for romances so I knew going in that I would probably like this one but I more than liked it. I loved that the main characters were more than just the gruff but attractive Duke and the blushing and beautiful damsel. I think Ash's backstory really made me like him more (although I just wanted him to admit he deserved love, dang it!)- I couldn't help but fall a little in love with him. And Bronwyn having genuine interests and passions made me feel like she was a real, fleshed-out person which can sometimes be lacking. Adding in Regina, Eliza, and Nelly and their heartbreaking history just made the book all the better.

At times I did get a little bit frustrated with Bronwyn and Ash because I just wanted them to talk about things and have their happily ever after but I think that is common with these types of books so if that is my biggest complaint then I really don't have anything to complain about.

I would definitely recommend this book!

This is a refreshing original story of an “ oddball “lady and a guilt ridden duke. I was swept up in so many emotions, I felt like I was on a roller coaster ride. Anger at parents putting themselves before their children to the children’s detriment. Frustration at little girls running absolutely WILD! Sadness at how hearts are being torn apart and victory when the Heroine finally lets loose on any and all in her way for what she wants. I even cheered for Beecher! The author does a beautiful job of knitting this story all together and I felt like I was in the room watching from the corner. It is a testament to the truth that how we treat others effect future generations. Lovely read!!!

Ash Hawkins, Duke of Buckley, owns a gaming hell, has three rebellious wards, and needs a marriage of convenience. Someone logical, clinical, and rational. And in a stroke of luck, he quite literally stumbles over just such a woman.

Bronwyn Pickering wants to be an entomologist and has accepted that she’ll never marry for love. Her parents, however, are threatening to find her a husband and have destroyed her work. Ash’s proposal would give her the freedom to continue her research and perhaps get published.

No one needs to catch feelings in the 2 weeks they’ll spend together before they move to their separate homes, especially a jaded duke with a traumatic family history or a lonely woman who was betrayed by a former lover.

This is first in a new series but it seems to take place in an already established world. Bronwyn’s friends the Oddments will surely get their own books, but none of them stood out for me. I didn’t find Eliza and Nelly likable either. Despite that, this book needed more “family time” to see the changes Bronwyn and Ash supposedly brought.

This was a fast-paced read, but ultimately a simple one. I’m not sure what they saw on one another aside from a way out of their desperate situations. I did really enjoy how supportive Ash was of Bronwyn.

Bronson and Ash are perfect together. Ash has the three e wards of his old nurse to raise and protect. Brinwyn needs to marry or her parents will send her to live with her vert strict and staid brother. They meet by accident on the Isle of Synge and discover a mutual attraction. What is to be a marriage of convenience turns into something more including a loving family. Great read!

I have been in a reading slump that I just can not get out of until this book.

I honestly wasn't even in the mood for a historical romance, but thought I would try it out. I couldn't put the book down and finished it in a day. I was absolutely hooked on Bronwyn and Ash and the growth/ struggles that they go through throughout the book. I could relate to Bronwyn in a couple ways, and was in love with her character right off the bat. The oddities group, seem like an amazing group of ladies, and I am going to go back and see if I can find more books in this series.

I feel for Ash within the start of the book, when he drops everything to go look for his wards. I was on the fence about him later in the book, but understood that he was protecting himself and had a lot of growing/ trauma to sort through.

An overall amazing story, complete win in my book, and I am so happy that I picked this one up.

Some Dukes Have All the Luck by Christina Britton is a great historical regency romance that is the first book in the new Synneful Sisters series.

This is a nice start to a spicy, sassy, and entertaining new romance series.

A nice balance of historical detail, romance, passion, dialogue, action, and kept me interested from beginning to end.

Bronwyn and Ash had chemistry and their interactions and play off one another was royally entertaining.

Looking forward to the next installment.

4/5 stars

Thank you NG and Forever ( Grand Central Publishing) for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 11/8/22.

Very good book, fast paced and a very engrossing story. Ash is a Duke with three young wards who are out of control. When they run away to his mothers childhood estate he decides he needs a wife and immediately asks a woman he just met. Bronwyn is a naturalist who’s writing a scientific journal on bugs. She agrees to marry him to escape her controlling and patronizing parents. They agree it will be a marriage of convenience. I won’t go into any more detail, you’ll have to read it yourself from here. This book is sweet and detailed, you really feel like your in their lives. A must read!