This was a lovely Christmas story that highlights forgiveness, love and perspective. Rose St Claire is not intimidated by Maxwell Burke, the Duke of Grantham aka Duke Of Ice in the slightest. He returns to his crumbling home and she holds a gun on him. From their first meeting sparks fly and the banter ensues .Arrogance versus spirit, grumpy versus sunshine. They are both in denial about what's happening and it's a fun read to see how they navigate fresh waters.

Max throws a last minute Christmas house party to solve his problem and it includes the couples from Books 1 and 2. They see the sparks fly between Rose and Max and they do their best to meddle. Makes for some great interactions between them all. Overall this is a good book, I expected a bit more drama from the "soon to be betrothed" but nothing came of it. My favorite part was Rose's description that love is a choice. A pendulum between love and hate. Not a coin, but a pendulum and what lies between is forgiveness. Balance.

This book has all the feels and sets up a great beginning to celebrate the Christmas season.

"The Duke's Christmas Bride" by Anna Bradley is a delightful and heartwarming holiday romance. When Rose St. Claire inherits Hammond Court, she is shocked to find that she must share it with the formidable Maxwell Burke, Duke of Grantham. As they navigate their forced cohabitation, Max's scheme to regain the property through an arranged marriage for Rose takes an unexpected turn.

The festive setting, combined with Rose's spirited joy and Max's gradual softening, creates a captivating atmosphere. The chemistry between Rose and Max is electric, and their journey from adversaries to lovers is beautifully woven with humor and warmth. I fell in love with this story for its charm, romance, and the perfect dose of Christmas magic. It's a must-read for anyone looking for a festive and enchanting love story.

I really love Anna Bradley’s writing. She is a must buy author for me. And this book didn’t disappoint.

This is the third book in her Drop Dead Dukes series featuring her posse of best friend dukes. I love that they are so independent, yet supportive of each other.

Max and Rose are a lovely couple and I enjoyed watching them fall in love with each other. They are also surrounded by characters who cheer them on from the sidelines.

Anna Bradley has a lovely turn of phrase and this book had lots of laugh out loud moments.

Thank you Kensington Publishing, and NetGalley for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

This was a cute historical romance. Grumpy/sunshine and enemies to lovers, who could ask for more.

Maxwell, the Duke of Grantham, has waited 20 years to get Hammond court back after it was stolen from him. When he shows up to claim his home, he is surprised to find that it has been left to him and Miss St. Clair. When she refuses his offer to buy her out, he comes up with a different scheme, marry her off.

Rose St. Clair loves Hammond court and is determined to keep it out of the hands of the Duke of Grantham. She is determined to make him love it just as much as she does.

I enjoyed both of the main characters, and it was great to see some of the prior Dukes and their Duchesses from this series. This is one of my favorite tropes. I love a story with a reluctant hero who makes every effort to marry off the heroine while falling in love with her.

This was a great addition to the series. If you love a grumpy/sunshine, enemies to lovers this is the book for you.

Thank you, Kensington Publishing, and NetGalley for this book, for my honest review.

Rose and the Duke of Grantham fight over the ownership of the house. Grantham hopes that Rose will meet someone at the christmas party and get marries and returns her shares to him. Except that Grantham is falling with love with Rose...

Love both characters. The banter is terrific. I love the chemistry between both characters. It's fun and romantic. A great plot too. Really enjoy it.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.