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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
A Fighting Chance (The Chances, Book 1) by Emily E.K. Murdoch is a captivating Regency romance about scandal, deception, and unexpected love. William Chance, Duke of Cothrom, longs for stability amid his family’s ongoing scandals. When Alice Fox-Edwards launches herself into his arms and demands marriage, his world is thrown into disarray. Alice, desperate to escape blackmail and secure her future, sees William as the perfect solution, but both of them are hiding secrets that could unravel everything. As tensions rise and passion ignites, their carefully laid plans give way to a love neither expected. Murdoch delivers a steamy and emotionally rich romance filled with intrigue, wit, and undeniable chemistry.
Author Emily E.K. Murdoch has a talent for character development and presentation, creating a vivid cast of scandalous folk whose riveting romances are packed with charm, passion, and, most importantly, secrets. This mystery element keeps the drama spicy from cover to cover. Murdoch delivers a beautifully crafted love story with delightful twists and saucy chemistry between different parties, especially in the central pair. I thought Alice was really fun to follow, and her dialogue was suitably period but also easy to relate to for fans of strong heroines. William, in his role as the reluctant duke, was thoroughly entertaining and well described for great cinematic impact, but there was also a genuine emotional through-line that built up as the story developed. By the end, I really cared about these characters and wanted life to work out for them. Overall, A Fighting Chance is a highly recommended must-read for historical romance lovers who enjoy a bit of intrigue with their passion.
