This book was way too slow for me. There were so many ideas that we encounter in many other books - the ward and guardian romance, the heroine writing gossip columns for money etc. But what was actually tiring was the writing itself. It felt like I was still stuck in the first scene when I was already a few chapters in.
Overall, I finished the book but I was disappointed with it.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion. Amelia Gray is a new to me author and the blurb sounded like a really fun historical. Sadly, this did not prove to be the case. I found it overly long and difficult to finish. It wasn't helped by the fact that I am so tired of books with heroines who write for scandal sheets.

I loved this story so much! I loved the girls' reactions when the Duke shows up and Marlena's chaperon is hilarious. It was fun to see the 3rd Duke find his Duchess.

Grey's conclusion to her Rakes of St. James series was everything I had hoped it would be. This time around it's Rath's turn to make amends for his past pranks, and to find love in the process. When he ends up has guardian to Marlena Fast, an young woman with her own secrets and her opinions about what she wants of her life. For these two to follow their passions and be with one another Marlena must trust Rath with her secrets and Rath has to let go of the past. Definitely one of my favorites by Amelia Grey.

An overall entertaining story. It starts off pretty slow but got more fast paced and interesting.

In a weak moment, Rath, the Duke of Rathburne, agrees to take over guardianship of a woman that he met when she was a young girl. When he goes to meet her for the first time, he is taken by how beautiful she has become. But she is his ward and he shouldn't be having those feelings, right?
Marlena has been content with her life. Her guardian has pretty much let her be. She enjoys her life and is in no hurry to marry. She is close friends with her neighbors.
When Rath shows up at her door, she is shocked. She has a big secret that involves Rath and his friends. Is he there because he found out?
Rath informs Marlena that she is to have her season so she can find a husband. Marlena has other things on her mind, like keeping her secret and protecting her neighbors.
Its a great story filled with lots of twists and turns. Can the Rake resist his feelings for his ward? Can Marlena handle her secret without it becoming a big scandal?
This book is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone. I'm going to go back and read the others.

*I got this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

I like Grey's writing and I liked Marlana, the heroine of the book who needs to marry. Also the Duke or Rathburn was a likeable character. Marlana became is ward after an old uncle asked him to. It's a nice storyline, well written, a classical lovestory.

I really enjoyed this story, it isn't your typical historical romance. The story line of Marlena becoming Rath's ward is definitely interesting, and not a big shock that they ended up falling in love. Loved the chemistry between these two.

I enjoyed this story though I thought the main female character a bit too good - but just a bit. Liked the plot and of course the Happy Ending!

Amelia brought this trilogy to a wonderful end. Seeing a rake like Rath find that he really was a gentleman with the right woman in Marlena showed that there is always good. It took Rath realizing he was in love and willing to listen and do anything to win Marlena's love that makes you remember putting yourself out there can bring you happiness. I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

This book started slowly and gradually gained my interest. Reader, be warned, there were so many typographical and grammatical errors that they became distracting and I found myself reading some sentences several times, attempting to ascertain the author's intended meaning.

I did not realize that the book was actually the third in a trio of books about the Rakes of St. James. The main characters, Marlena and Rath, were mainly likable people but each of them committed stupid and unbelievable acts during the course of the story. Marlena's aunt, Justine, provided some comic relief in the book. A little dog named Tut also shared scenes with the couple throughout the book. I liked the dog and enjoyed his part in the story. A cast of secondary characters completed the book.

In regards to the romance, it all happened just too fast for my liking, rendering parts of the story unbelievable. During the course of their relationship, Marlena committed several acts that were just way too OTT for any young miss to have committed. Her intimacy with the Duke felt forced, as he never verbalized his feelings for her, yet she was willing to completely abandon her future to him. At times, I just wanted to shout, "NO!" It made absolutely no sense that she encouraged him to compromise her, all the while knowing the unhappy fate that Veronica, her neighbor, suffered, merely by appearing at a meeting with a "secret admirer" that did not actually exist. She ran headfirst into intimacy with no cares about its possible consequences that only she would suffer. When Rath proposed to her, she refused him! What? Who does that? Yes, yes, all of her reasons were detailed, but the premise of her "one night" with him was ridiculous. I would have rather they married, and then all of her truths were exposed, allowing the reader the opportunity to view the manner in which they faced the situation as a wedded couple.

The story about the secret admirer letters was interesting and I may read the first two books in the series to learn more about them. The characters in those books played a role in the final book and their stories were hinted at, but not explored, in any great detail. I would recommend an editor for the book. I would read the other books and would recommend the author to others.

2.5 stars.

I really wanted to love this one, but unfortunately it is my least favorite of this series. To me, the story felt like it dragged a bit too long, I didn't buy the chemistry between the Heroine and the Hero, and there wasn't enough intrigue to keep me invested in the relationship. I typically enjoy Amelia Grey and am not sure what went wrong with this one. Also, some of the dialogue felt stunted. However, I did enjoy the cousin and the relationship Marlena had with her neighbors. Also, the Duke was yummy solo, it was why he was interested in Marlena I didn't understand.

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book 3 in the Rakes of St. James series. In this book we get the conclusion and finally get to know who Miss Honora Truth is. The story was okay for me. I did like it I just wasn’t over the moon about Marlena. She just hurt way too many people and drove me nuts. The author did a good job of wrapping of the trilogy I just thought it was an okay read for me.

Amelia Grey is one of my all-time favorite historical romance authors.This book has it all. Interesting characters, historical detail and steamy sex. A solid 4 stars in my book.

2.5 stars

A rake (although, really, the man is a sweetheart once he's all smitten. All that makes him a rake is the fact that he sometimes sleeps with a mistress or a widow; there are no scenes showing this, and it's only mentioned once or twice) willing to take responsibility for a misguided, drunken wager he and his friends made and a heroine who supports herself and her best friends with her income from a scandal sheet and a novel. Two genuinely nice people owning up to their mistakes and growing closer because of it.

This book should have been just perfect for me: There's no insta-lust, the couple spends a lot of time talking and getting to know each other, there's very little drama (and what there is makes sense within the story), and not a single person did something to annoy me because they were just nice. Even the heroine (who I had misgivings about in the beginning) learns from her mistakes.

I honestly have NO idea why this didn't work for me. I really don't. I thought the book was a bit too long, some conversations could've done with some editing (I may have skimmed a bit here and there), but other than that? I really have nothing to complain about. This was nice. I did roll my eyes here and there at some of the advice about "rakes" from the heroine's gossip column (because really, going by this, every single man in the world would be a rake), but in the end, it didn't really bother me too much.

Although part of a series, these novels work well on their own in my opinion. As with the first book, there are some anachronisms (the heroine calling spiders "creepy" comes to mind), but nothing too noticeable.

It’s All About The Duke ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️by Amelia Grey

Well I guess you could say what goes around comes around. Rath, Duke of Rathburne, a consummate Rogue has been asked take on a ward. Rath has been in gossip columns for several years over his exportation.

Rath feels this may be an opposite to turn himself around and wants only the best for his ward. Miss Marlena Fast is a feisty young woman in her twenties she has been orphaned as a child and been pushed pillar to post in several homes. Miss Fast resides with her widowed aunt and has her comrades in arms living next door. Only her two friends are aware she is a gossip columnist and one of her prize subjects is Rath.

This book is predictable but you still love reading it. The author gives such vivid descriptions of various situations it makes you laugh. I was given this book by Netgalley for an honest review.

It's All About the Duke is the next Regency romance in The Rakes of St. James series from Amelia Grey. Though part of the series, this novel can stand alone and the author does a good job with snippets so you are not lost if you have not read the other books.
It was a fun, enjoyable novel with like able characters. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys historical romance.set during the Regency era.

The story of the Duke of Rathborne and his ward, Marlene Fast, was lighthearted fun, but not captivating. I thought Marlena's friends and relatives were a bit much. I liked the Duke and Marlena, but found her angst a little over the top. I received an ARC from Netgalley for my honest opinion. 3_1/2 stars

i was apprehensive about this book in the beginning but the plot was strong and i liked the characters. such great chemistry

I liked the idea of the story line, but the story seemed to drag a bit for me. Marlena's cousin was annoying with her constantly demanding everything from the duke. Asking to take over Rath's chambers....wouldn't be allowed at all! Eugenia constantly fainting was a bit tiring to read also. Why would you think you've been found out for your misdeeds every time you see someone? And yes, Rath being Constantly called a Rake throughout the book got tedious. Yes, he's a rake, we get it. I did like Rath's friends and Lady Vera. Hopefully she gets her own story soon. Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy!