Book Review: The Duke's All That by Christina Britton

About the Book:

Title: The Duke’s All That

Author: Christina Britton

Series: Synneful Spinsters #3

Page Length: 336

Publication Date: Feb. 6, 2024

Publisher: Forever

Synopsis: Iain MacInnes, Duke of Balgair, has spent the last thirteen years believing his wife is dead—until he receives word that she is very much alive and living under an assumed name on the remote Isle of Synne. He sets off with only one goal in mind: bring his wife back to Scotland where he can divorce her and expose her for the liar she is.

After a devastating deception by the man who was supposed to love her, Seraphina did what was necessary to keep herself and her sisters safe. And though she’s still haunted by the events that tore her world apart all those years ago, she’s made a happy life on Synne, surrounded by loyal friends and building a secret career as a popular author. Now that Iain has found her, however, all that is at risk.

Despite their long separation, the attraction between Iain and Seraphina still burns strong. But with so much hurt and betrayal between them, can they possibly find their way back to each other?

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Review:

I’ve been looking forward to reading Seraphina’s story since the first book in the Synneful Spinsters series. I was so intrigued by her enigmatic personality and her mysterious past. So, I was thrilled to receive an advanced copy of The Duke’s All That ,where we learn about Seraphina’s tragic past and witness a swoon-worthy second-chance romance!

Iain MacInnes, the new Duke of Balgair, receives shocking news that his wife, whom he believed dead, is, in fact, alive. Determined to divorce Seraphina, Iain travels to the Isle of Synne, and the pair travel together to declare her alive and gain a divorce. But during their journey, new revelations bring way to new feelings, and both Iain and Seraphina must decide if they’re willing to trust each other and take a second chance on their ill-fated romance.

Seraphina and Iain have so much chemistry that it’s almost palpable, but they have a lot of issues to work through since they both feel betrayed by the other. Miscommunication and lack of communication could have saved this couple so much time and heartache, and there were times when I literally wanted to shake both of them. I totally understood their hesitancy, especially Seraphina’s, but their decisions were still frustrating at times. However, I like that both characters grew and learned to open up to others. Both had strong walls up, and it took a lot to break them down.

Seraphina’s foul-mouthed parrot was an amazing bit of comic relief, and there was a satisfactory resolution to some of the unresolved situations in both of their pasts, which I liked. The secondary characters and the strong found family vibes are great too, as are the themes of friendship and sisterhood that are woven throughout this series. The way these women unconditionally support, encourage, and love each other is one of my favorite parts.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.