Such a brilliant conclusion to such a fun series! I appreciated the message in this story as well. Something that sets Roseanna M. White apart from other authors is her ability to connect spiritual aspects with something a part of everyday life. This is wonderful because whether or not you are a spiritual person you can connect with the message of the story. I also love the treasure hunt parts of this series. I especially liked that this book focused on King Arthur and the round table which is such a fun topic!

I have read some books by Rosanna M. White and enjoyed each one. She always has just the right amount of suspense, romance, and Christianity in her novels.

Worthy of Legend is the third book in the Secrets of the Isles Series. I wish I had read the first two books! I feel like I missed a large amount of history and adventure in the previous stories. I recommend starting at the beginning with The Nature of a Lady.

In this book, Emily and Bram get their own adventure. Lady Emily comes from a wealthy but fractured family with a disinterested father and a mean-spirited brother. Neither of them ever miss an opportunity to remind her that she is worthless. But she is not worthless in Bram's eyes. The more he learns of her suffering, the more he wants to protect and love her.
Emily has been cast off on her own with only her maid and the two struggle to make ends meet. At the same time, Emily and her friends are actively searching for a legendary artifact rumored to be from King Arthur. The finder or finders would be famous if such a discovery were found. Unfortunately, Emily's father and brother are also looking for the artifact and will stop at nothing to attain their goal.

I thought the story was very well written and has a great plot line. I enjoyed the camaraderie between Emily and all her friends. Because I didn't start at the beginning, keeping track of all the characters was a bit difficult. But overall, I enjoyed Worthy of Legend very much! Thank you NetGalley for the digital copy!

Worthy of Legend is a historical romance with treasure hunting. romantic longings and deep rooted family betrayal. This can be read as a standalone but I wished I would have read the books prior to this one as I was a little lost when it came to the introduction of new characters. It felt like I was a bit lost throughout. This is a slow burn of a book that has a leisurely pace that i'm sure pick up throughout the rest of the book. However I was in the mood for something a bit quicker so this did not play to my liking. I did enjoy the ties to King Arthur and Brams secret obsession with it. I found it very endearing to his character. I also enjoyed how caring he was and mindful of Emily's family issues and does his best to protect her. Even though this wasn't the right for for me (largely due to me not having read the prior books in the series) I do feel like it was historically well done and well thought out.

Stars: 5


Synopsis: There is still treasure to be found among the Isles of Scilly...and Lady Emily Scofield is determined to keep her cruel, greedy brother Nigel from finding it. Alongside the grumpy Lord Bram Sinclair, the compassionate Tremaynes, and the quirky Howes, Emily discovers a wealth of treasure greater than even the legends told—love, forgiveness, and redemption.


What I Loved: What can I say? Every aspect of White’s novels is (almost) impeccable, and Worthy of Legend is no exception. She immediately drew me into the story with her adorable knight in shining armor, Bram Sinclar, and timid Lady Emily Scofield and their tender love story.

Naturally, Bram was a doll. He did remind me a great deal of Barclay, Samuel, Brice, and a whole host of her other heroes, which kept him from standing out like he had in the previous two books...and he simply cannot compare to Sheridan, so there’s that. I wanted more of him being a grump face too, but I guess that’s because I am a grump have a weakness for grumpy characters.

ANYWAY, he was such a dear, and I loved getting a glimpse into his mind and witnessing his fierce desire to protect Emily (and the other women in his life). That trait, so wonderful and pure and right, is so despised in today’s culture, and it saddens me. *sighs* But I digress, else I’ll start ranting.

As for Emily...she was lovely—not a favorite, no, but actually tolerable enough to dance with. Since I have a hard time liking heroines, it means a lot when I say Emily didn’t annoy me at all and was rather admirable. I ADORED her character growth and the way she recognized her faults and strove to do better, seeking God all the way.

And of course I loved the rest of the cast—especially Sheridan, but y’all know that. Vandermeer was a new favorite—so full of wit and precarious mystery and Americanisms, naturally. I shipped him and Millie right from the start, and his interactions with Bram? Pure gold.

The themes and messages and character growth were all exceptional, and I just love how authentic the faith content is. There’s nothing forced or over-the-top or too subtle—everything flows smooth and feels natural and addresses tough questions in a way that reads as real instead of academic paper on the subject. That’s a rare find in anything these days.

Even though this is the last book, let it be duly noted once more than I love the concept. Buried treasure (in a more realistic way than typically depicted in popular culture)? A beautiful island setting? A wee bit of adventure, suspense, and action? Tell me, what is not to love?


What I Didn’t Love: I hate to say it...but even though Emily didn’t annoy me, she didn’t stand out much to me either, but not for lack of character strength and development. It was simply that she reminded me of other characters, and I simply didn’t connect with her and her personality. Is that typical? Yes. Does that mean I like that? Nope.

But moving on…

I tried SO hard to like Tommie...but I failed miserably. For one, she seemed like a copied-and-pasted version of Deirdre from the Ladies of the Manor series, and similar to several other characters too. She didn’t have a very strong personality, and I felt like she either needed more page time to fully develop her or less so that Emily and Bram could flourish.

Speaking of page time and development, it may have just been me, but both romances—Bramily’s and Tomyon’s—seemed kinda rushed. I think a couple more scenes might have helped in that department, though.

And the fact that one minute Bram wanted to protect Emily and the next minute wanted her to protect herself seemed like a bit of a random contradiction. Like, I get it, and I agree that Emily needed some confidence and a gun, but the way it was written seemed a little feministic. *shrugs* But I am paranoid about that stuff, so it could’ve been me.

Also. WHERE WAS MAMM-WYNN??? Like, I feel like she only had two sentences in the whole novel, and that is WRONG. She is the backbone of the series, and for her to just fade into the background is like sin. *sobs* I missed her so much. Same with Sheridan and Beth. I wanted moooore.


Long Story Short: Regardless, this was still a five star read. (Maybe more like four and a half, but whatever.) My pet peeves aside, Worthy of Legend was a worthy ending to this legendary romance series! White did it again, folks. She pulled you into this wild treasure hunt, spun stories of pirates and kings the likes of Mr. Gibson’s tall tales, and led you to the ultimate treasure: love.

(That said, I expect a Christmas novella with all these couples—all seven of them, I think it is—celebrating as a huge family in the Scillies!)


Disclaimer: I received an advanced review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

Worthy of Legend, by Roseanna M. White, is the third book in The Secrets of the Isles trilogy. Brimming with unforgettable characters, meaningful insight, and important themes, this novel is must-read historical fiction! From the first paragraph to the last, this book contains the perfect combination of history, mystery, suspense, danger, romance, and faith. These elements meld together beautifully into a very special story that is as moving as it is memorable.

A variety of well-rounded characters within a well-crafted plot make this book exceedingly enjoyable. Set on a chain of islands off the southwest coast of England more than a hundred years ago, this novel features dangerous secrets and ancient legends that flow from a centuries old mystery that has never been fully solved.

As a tight group of friends, the characters endeavor to piece together possible clues that could lead to long hidden treasures. On these quests, they face much peril and formidable enemies who are consumed with pride and greed. The characters are compelling as they struggle with deep issues of faith, doubt, trust, truth, mercy, and forgiveness. When faced with decisions and events that jeopardize their futures, they show themselves to be full of grace and courage. And through these pivotal events, the story becomes quite inspirational and thought-provoking.

Throughout Worthy of Legend, Ms. White uses her extensive writing talent to craft a story that is altogether engaging and endearing. Her cleverly detailed and descriptive writing is showcased on every page of this novel. It is truly a stunning book that is uplifting as well as entertaining. This novel was a genuine pleasure to read, and I recommend it most sincerely.

*I was given a copy of this novel from the publisher and NetGalley. A review was not required. The review I have written is voluntary and contains opinions that are entirely my own.

Worthy of Legend by Roseanna M. White is the third book in her Secrets of the Isles series. Lady Emily Scofield and the Earl of Telford are in a race against her family and a team of archaeologists to locate a secret artifact from the legends of King Arthur. This story had it all –legends, treasure hunting, villains, knights and of course the damsel in distress. Emily and Bram complemented each other so well. I loved the way that she tried to see the good in everyone no matter how they treated her. This was a great conclusion to the series.

I received this book from the author for my honest review.

Worthy of Legend was a beautiful and heartfelt conclusion to Roseanna M. White's fourth trilogy set in Georgian Britain. The Isles of Scilly, to be exact. Of course, I loved Bram. He’s a literature nerd with a secret obsession with the Arthurian Legends.

His best friend is an amateur archaeologist with a special interest in the history of the druids and the Arthurian Legends. He's a nerd like me, and he loves animals. He rescues puppies. Can this man get any more adorable? Sighhhs. Emily is great too, she’s a young woman rejected by her family who is trying to escape their reputation and the illegal actions of her brother. She struggles with her duty to love her family (and her sibling) and doing the right thing.

The title of the story is very clever. Legends are a huge part of the story, first there is the Legend of Lyonesse, a stretch of land which was supposed to extended out from Cornwall as far as the Isles of Scilly. Legend has it that Lyonesse was submerged by a giant wave in a single day as divine punishment for a terrible sin committed by the people, and all that remained were the tops of the mountains as the Islands. Yes, I looked it up. I knew nothing about the Legend of Lyonesse before reading this. Better still, one of King Arthur’s knights, Tristan was said to have hailed from the lost Kingdom. As in Tristan and Isolde.

Along with that though there is an underlying theme about the legacy of one’s family and the choices of the past. Legends are not just stories: the legacy of the past can impact the present, and what the artefact they are hunting represents can bring out the best – and worst- in people. In the end, the story is not just about the legends or the legendary artefact. This is best illustrated in a quote from the story:

“I want to believe some bit of the legends are true, and that we can aspire to that nobility. But on the other hand, . . . we’ve seen today what can happen to men thanks to greed and ambition and the lust for fame”

Emily and Bram prove themselves to be Worthy of Legend when they choose to follow the path of mercy, love, faith, and forgiveness even when greeted with hatred, tragedy, and rejection. Even when it is hard- sometimes impossible, to follow and they falter. Oh, and this series is worth it just for the presence of Mamwen, the eccentric grandmother like figure who seems to know everyone and have a certain knack for knowing what is going to happen. She’s not in this much, but any is better than none.

Recommended for all lovers of historical fiction, and those who might want something that’s different from the rest of the Georgian Downton Abbey style stories out there. This one has lost treasure, adventure, and mystery too.

Also there are hardly any novels set on the small archipelago in the Celtic Sea known as the Isles of Scilly.
Thanks to Bethany House for providing an EPub of this title. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.

I went into this one with a little bit of hesitancy and unfortunately that was the appropriate approach. The writing was still well done as it always is with White but the story and romance moved at an achingly slow pace and I was honestly bored most of the time.
Beam and Emily were both likable characters and were sweet together. Bram had a protective streak but wasn’t overbearing about it and I loved his selflessness. Emily was the epitome of gentleness but she did drive me a little crazy with the way she kept trying to see good in her father and brother (yes it’s the good Christian thing to do but you also sometimes have to accept someone’s inability to change and leave them to their own devices). I really wanted more from their romance, it took till about halfway through for there to be any movement on that front besides the few interactions in group settings. And when there was some romance brewing it seemed to take a back seat to the hunt for the artifact.
As for that part of the story it just did not capture my interest at all, it was basically just constantly trying to find stories/hearing stories about Arthurian legend and then just looking around the islands for the item.
The other thing I’ve struggled with in this series has been the side stories/additional POVs of the various maids. It hasn’t really added anything to the plots in my opinion and has taken pages that could have given us more from the hero and heroine.
So while this one was a bit of a miss for me, I know others have enjoyed it and I’m hopeful that this author’s next offerings will be more on par with my beloved favorites of hers!

What a wonderful ending to this series. Roseanna continues to amaze me with her gift of writing.

** I was given an early copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I was so excited to read this book! I loved the first two in this series, so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one. Worthy of Legend is the third book in the Secrets of the Isles series. If you haven’t read the first two you are missing out! All 3 books kept me on the edge of my seat and I loved every moment. This story follows Emily and Bram as they try to find long hidden treasure before it gets into the wrong hands. I couldn’t wait to get to know Bram and Emily more. They are both such unique characters and I couldn’t wait to see them realize how perfect they are for each other. This book took me by surprise several times, and I couldn’t guess what would come next. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Historical Romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book and was in no way forced to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is the third and last book of “The Secrets of the Isles” Series and it was a marvelous story I couldn’t put down!!
The characters of the Isles of Scilly have become so endearing to me that this felt like parting from my family, I’m so sorry to see them go and wish the series would continue to tell the tales and adventures of these heartwarming families!
It’s 1906 and Lady Emily Scofield and her friends have discovered some ancient relics from a legendary Pirate that they must keep hidden from their rivals. Unfortunately, those rivals are Emily’s father, Lord Scofield, and her brother, Nigel, who are willing to do anything -even murder- to get their hands on the treasure. Emily is forced to stand against her own family, even if it leads her to being cut off from them. The Scofields do not take lightly Emily’s betrayal, and as Emily tries to reach out to her family with a forgiving heart, she only finds disdain and rejection. Plus, her mother in mainland hasn’t responded to a single one of her letters. As she participates of the Tremayne, Sinclair and Howe’s family warmth and banter, she wonders what she has done wrong to be so unloved by her own family and bullied by her brother.
Bram Sinclair -Lord Telford- is outraged by the treatment Emily receives from her family and decides to become her protector, and show her what real brotherly love is. He is extremely fascinated with the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. So, when an old diary from the Pirate’s wife is discovered and it talks of an ancient artifact related to the Arthurian legends which she hid in the Isles, Bram becomes a key in the search. As he and Emily seek for the hidden artifact a budding friendship slowly grows into something deeper until Bram realizes that his protectiveness of Emily is so much more that brotherly love. In a race against the Scofields and a team of archaeologists, they must decide what makes a hero worthy of legend: the valiant fight to claim the treasure or a selfless love that is willing to forgive everything and sacrifice what’s most dear?
Worthy of Legend was a delightful read! Not only it kept me reading and captivated from page one until the last page, but it made me think and reflect about what is important in life and the beauty of a selfless and forgiving love above anything else. The selfless love is what makes a person worthy of legend, and the main characters proved their worth until the end. I just fell in love with Bram and Emily! Bram was so witty -I loved his banter with Vandermeer- and had a heart of gold. From his bear love for his younger sister Libby to his protectiveness and sweet love for Emily. I swooned with his declaration of love, and how it turned out do different from what he was envisioning, it was so endearing. I also loved his fascination with anything Arthurian, I love Medieval tales, so I felt related to him in this. And Emily tore at my heart! I was so pained to see how she felt so unloved, especially by her father and brother. She not only was like an ornament to her father, to sell to the highest bidder, but her brother Nigel was cruel and bullied her to no end. The way everything resolves at the end was very satisfying. Emily was a true heroine, finally standing up against her family, yet still loving them and forgiving them. The faith inspired message behind the story -to love your enemy- was a sight to behold in Emily’s love of her family in spite of everything. I totally loved this story, each book feels as if it can’t be surpassed by the next, but it always is! Ms. White keeps exceeding my expectations with each book. I have thoroughly enjoyed each one of the books in the series. I love that the secondary characters are so endearing too: Mamwynn and Mr. Gibson, Mabena, Casek, Senara, Collins, Ainsley, Tommie, Enyon, and so on. I loved that every single character is unique and so different from the other. The three heroines, Libby, Beth and Emily couldn’t be more opposed. The same as how Oliver, Theo and Bram couldn’t be more different. Yet, they are all so loveable and have their own charm. I love how there’s always humor in the stories that makes me laugh out loud too, like Bram’s embarrassment and pretending not to love everything Arthurian, or his love of chocolate.
The plot was fast paced and engaging, it felt like a true adventure with the search of the pirate treasure and the hidden Arthurian artifact. There are some unexpected twists that will keep you guessing until the very end!
All in all, a fantastic conclusion of the series! A fabulous ending! I’m so sad to say goodbye to these characters! But who knows? With the creativity of this author, we might get to visit them in another series!
I highly recommend this book to Historical Romance Lovers! It’s amazing! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the Publisher via NetGalley but wasn’t required to post a positive review. This is my honest and unbiased opinion.

I enjoyed this book. I read it before the first two books, but I feel like it was fine as a stand-alone. I thought Lady Emily was charming and Bram was swoony. I’m starting the first book now to see how it flows!

So, I’m just kind of waiting for Ms. White to finally write a book that I don’t absolutely adore. I’m also really hoping that never happens. I love picking up one of her books and diving into an excellent story that I know from the start is going to touch my heart and have characters that become dear friends by “the end.” Obviously, this book is not “the one” that just makes me turn my nose up and wish for a former story. I finished it thinking “no! I can’t be at the end so soon! Just a few more pages!” Which I suppose there technically were, if you read the author’s note (something I occasionally do).
So, where to begin? With Bram? Or Emily? Or Sir Tristan, a fictional dog I might actually be okay with having as a pet? *Sigh* I had been so hoping that this would be Bram and Emily’s story and was super excited when it was announced! The romance is by far my favorite part of the story. I loved getting to know both of them better and seeing Bram seek to build up what Emily’s family so often delighted to tear down. I so enjoyed the deep conversations and thought-provoking questions they raised. I also very much appreciated how Ms. White chose to answer those questions.
What else? Oh, I knew so little about King Arthur. But like Bram, I really enjoyed the stories of honor and integrity woven into the treasure hunt. And knowing nothing about it, I enjoyed the author’s note, clearing up a little of what is fact and fiction. I also seriously loathed Nigel. Can I say that after talking about honor and integrity? Neither of which Nigel seemed to possess. Though I surprisingly liked Vandermeer and the creative verbal sparring with Bram.
Overall, I found this book to be the perfect finale to this series! I would highly recommend it, as well as the previous ones!

*My thanks to the author and publisher for my copy of this book! I was not required to write a positive review and have not been compensated for it in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.

If you have not yet read the previous books in Roseanna M. White’s The Secrets of the Isles series, I strongly recommend you go back and do so before diving into Worthy of Legend. While the final book in the series can stand alone, all of the characters are interconnected and the history of the treasures this group of friends are in search of is a storyline that runs through all three books.

We’ve met Lady Emily previously, but her background and family revealed in this final book make her that much more likable. And Bram? Well, he’s a bit of a wildcard, but once he shows his protective side when it comes to Emily, he’s a big softy (and I loved him for it).

White includes a thread for Emily’s maid (Tommie) who has her own struggles she’s dealing with. Her devotion and friendship with Emily are things we need more of in this world.

Worthy of Legend is a wonderful mix of adventure, romance, tension, historical facts, and faith that kept me reading until the end.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Reading the third book in a trilogy can often be a difficult prospect. On the one hand, you’re looking forward to resolving the storyline; it’s the goal you’ve been seeking since you started on page one of the first book. On the other hand, however, it means saying goodbye to characters you’ve come to know over the hundreds of pages since.

Here we are now, at the end of Secrets of the Isles trilogy by Roseanna M White. Set over the course of one summer of the Isles of Scilly off southwestern England, readers have met a strong collection of characters from locals to “incomers.” Character diversity is a strength of White’s; she never features only people from the upper or lower classes but a good mix of both. Although the focus in Worthy of Legend is primarily on Bram and Emily there’s a secondary pairing of Emily’s lady’s maid and a local lad, and a much more serious story to be told. Despite a liking for most of the characters featured in the trilogy, however, I could’ve done with a cast list. These three books were released over an 18-month span, and I read a lot of other books during that time!

The King Arthur connection wasn’t one I’d expected: had I missed any mention of it in prior books? Because of the references to 17th century piracy, I had thought the physical treasure would be connected to that somehow. Given the geographical setting it probably shouldn’t have come as much of a surprise, however, and I hadn’t known of the connection between the archipelago and the myths until reading this novel. I don’t actually know much about King Arthur and his Round Table, so I don’t know how much came either from established legends or the author’s imagination. The conclusion, involving this aspect of the plot, however, seemed fitting.

Would it be a spoiler if I told you there were happy endings involved? Probably not. After all, when it comes to fictional romances it’s usually not the ending but the journey that’s important. Suffice it to say, Emily learns what it means to love without boundary or expectation and Bram is there to guide her along.

Disclaimer: Although I received a copy of this book from the publisher, the opinions above are my own.

Another exciting adventure from Roseanna White! Piracy, romance, adventure all wrapped up into one? What more could a reader want! Love loved this novel that I couldn't put down until the end. Most exciting book I've read yet by this author. She definitely deserves 5 stars for this one. She left me thinking about Bram and Lady Emily long after the book was done. I've enjoyed this series a lot!
5 stars for a well written adventure!.
I highly recommend! My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review..all opinions expressed are my own.

This is such a great conclusion to the The Secrets of the Isles series! I love how you get to really know all the characters through out these 3 books. It's not just a snippet here or there of a previous character. These people actually have relationships with one another and spend time together. It's such a beautiful picture of what a family should look like.

Of course the Scilly Islands sound like an amazing place to visit so the setting is perfect! Bram and Emily's story is just as wonderful as the previous two and it's so fun to step back in time and into a little romance, danger and mystery. I highly recommend this series and really anything by Roseanna White is great! I will continue to pick up her books time after time!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Published 13 September 2022.

Roseanna White writes historical fiction like no other. I've loved each and every one of her books, and this latest one is another fine example of her talent.

I've really enjoyed this series, and it was fun to finally have all the answers....but... I always struggle to know what to share (and what not to say) when writing a review. How to give a taste of the story without giving away anything important

This is Emily's story. I loved reading it, and was so glad she finally gets her own story!

This story has so much going on. Action. Adventure. And of course, even some ancient treasure.

And I loved seeing the characters grow and develop. Getting to know and understand them. Seeing God's redemption at work in their lives.

If you enjoy historical fiction, you won't want to miss this one!

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A positively fantastic finale to The Secrets of the Isles series! I really enjoyed Emily and Bram's story and their search for the treasure that Emily's brother is also searching for. There were a lot of exciting moments in the story which made it hard to put down. Emily's backstory as well as Tommie's gave an added layer of danger to story as well. What a great read!

I received this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

Roseanna M. White does it again! What a fantastic end to a fantastic series! I do recommend reading the first two books in The Secrets of the Isles series first, otherwise there's a lot that you'll be missing out on. There's a ton of backstory leading up to this story. I really enjoyed this series set in the Isles of Scilly. The setting is so well written you can almost smell the salty air and see the islands. The characters so likeable, you might find yourself cheering them on with a smile or sharing in their pain and grief. And the theme of loving one another as Jesus loves us is profound throughout the entire story. Forgiveness is such a monumental yet difficult thing sometimes, and this story shows its impact beautifully! Very well done! I cannot wait to see what adventures and strong charming characters Ms. White will bring us next!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.