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The Duke’s Christmas Bride (Drop Dead Dukes, #3) by Anna Bradley 

US pub date - 9/24/24

*historical romance 

*cozy Christmas romance 

*grumpy vs sunshine 

*slow burn

A sweet Christmas themed historical romance? Enough said, I’m reading it. And I’m so glad I did, because this was exactly what I needed right now - an engaging, well plotted and written historical romance that was a highly enjoyable read. I loved this one, the romance was excellent. Would easily make for a perfect read on a blustery weekend with a mug of hot cocoa. 

The Duke’s Christmas Bride is number three in a series, but could easily be read as a stand alone - I’ve read the second and third titles, and am currently listening to the audiobook of the first because I’ve enjoyed this series so much. 

I can’t wait to read more of the author’s works. 

A definite recommendation from me. 

Thank you to Zebra and NetGalley for the DRC

The Duke’s Christmas Bride (Drop Dead Dukes, #3) by Anna Bradley

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The Duke's Christmas Bride (Drop Dead Dukes #3) by Anna Bradley

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zebra Books (September 24, 2024)

Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2024

Print length ‏ : ‎ 346 pages

4 stars out of 5

Thank you to NetGalley, Zebra Books, Kensington Books, and Anna Bradley for providing this advance reader copy of the book. I'm providing my honest review.

What a romantic tale. I was enchanted by the sleigh ride across the sparkling fresh snow. It's sigh worthy. The run-down manor house limping along due to the love and care of a plucky young lady is classic. Mean wealthy man trying to kick her out of said house had me invested in the outcome. I know romance books must have a happy ending, but the journey should make you wonder if it will happen at all. Max, nicknamed The Duke of Ice, is an anti-hero who 's heart is black and way too small. Luckly, he meets the one woman who can thaw him out. Rose is the kind of person who's a smiling, singing, happy to greet the day kind of person I couldn't live with. I'm grumpy without coffee and she's a hot chocolate girl. At first Max is irritated by everything she does but bit by bit she gets under his skin and changes his perspective on life and his history. Max is wealthy and unhappy while Rose is happy and broke. He confused by her outlook and stubborn manner. At first Rose sees Max as something to be fixed and saved not realizing that he'll save her too. Max goes to great and romantic lengths to win the heart of his Rose, it's sweet.

An enjoyable read from page one to the epilogue. This is the end of the three Dukes in the Drop Dead Dukes series. I liked them all.