The conclusion of the Rakes of St. James, is fantastic. Rath has no idea what's in store for him when he agreed to take Marlena as a ward. Marlene is quite surprised also when she found out.

This was a fantastic story. I loved everyone in the book. Great character development. I look forward to reading more from this author.

i received an ARC of this book from NetGalley to read in exchange for a fair review. i enjoyed the book and would read more for from the author

Really liked this story and this couple. He’s a rake who , many years ago, with their two fellow dukes, played a prank on several young ladies of the ton, which resulted in repercussions for the girls, but none for the men. She’s a young lady, now his ward, who secretly writes a scandal sheet. They are mutually attracted, though both resist the attraction, and the relationship develops slowly and sweetly. She fears exposure, and also, after meeting several people effected by her gossip, feels some regret for her writing. The characters are all lovely, the story is interesting and has a great HEA. I received a free arc in exchange for an honest review.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley to read in exchange for a fair review. It’s All About The Duke is the final book in Amelia Grey’s The Rakes of St James series. I enjoyed the previous books in this series and recommend reading them in order although you could read this as a stand alone as everything you need to know is explained. Miss Marlena Fast has been writing a scandal sheet and a book under a nom de plume in order to help support her friends who are in difficult circumstances and also because she feels that The Rakes of St James did not have to bear the consequences of the scandal they created. When she finds out that the Duke of Rathburne one of the rakes she as been writing about is now her guardian it’s unsettling to say the least. Rath’s guilty conscience caused him to agree to become the guardian of Miss Fast but now that he’s met her he’s pretty sure it’s going to be difficult to give up his rakish ways and become a gentleman she needs him to be. This is a lovely romance and I enjoyed reading it very much. Mildly Steamy. Publishing Date May 29, 2018 #ItsAllAboutTheDuke #NetGalley

Something was niggling at me when I downloaded It’s All About the Duke. It wasn’t until I got into chapter three and the hero and heroine still hadn’t finished the conversation they began at the start of the book that I remembered: Amelia Grey’s writing style just doesn’t work for me.
I actually enjoyed the opening, even though it includes a trope I dislike: the heroine who secretly writes scandal sheets. I liked the characters, enjoyed the dialogue…
However, the conversation just kept going. The first scene of the book takes three chapters and 16% of the text. It’s FAR too long to hold a reader’s interest.
I read the first book in this Rakes of St James series last year, and had a similar reaction. The conversation that opened that book also went for three whole chapters. The pace was far too slow, and with each conversation taking up such a huge chunk of the book, there wasn’t any time left for character or plot development.
I admit: I didn’t finish this one. Scenes that would have been witty and fun if they’d been edited just made my mind wander. I simply couldn’t find the motivation to devote any more hours to the book.
This is Regency (? - I didn’t see a date) romance for people who enjoy writers who use a lot of dialogue, and for readers who like a book that moves at a slower pace. Unfortunately, I don’t have the patience for it.

It's All About the Duke begins slowly, revealing that Rath, Duke of Rathburne, consumate rake, has agreed to take on a ward. Miss Marlena Fast, secret gossip columnist, enjoys gardening and spending time with her friends while plotting revenge on rakes that like to send secret admirer letters. Marlena's character as a whole is not bad, the story just seems to drag for the first two-thirds of the book. Of course, the rake and the ward fall in love and the whole gossip columnist twist causes problems in a predictable way. The story is pleasant, not exciting or depressing, just pleasant. The story picks up at the end and leaves you with a satisfying HEA. Overall, I found the story okay and will continue reading books by this author. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.

I liked this book very much & enjoyed reading it ..

It's All About the Duke is 3rd book in the series (The Rakes of St. James) but it can be read as a standalone & i was much relieved as ve not read d previous 2 books in dis series. I liked the story ... it was well written & plot well developed . its a heart touching regency romance ..The characters of Rath & Marlena just r very lovable .

The Duke of Rathburne, “Rath”,is a Rake has agreed to become guardian & to fund Miss Marlena Fast a season while in a state of being indisposed.He remembers Marlena as being a tomboyish imp. Instead he finds an enchanting young lady whom he finds himself totally entralled with. How dis people fall in love is d story . there story is thoroughly entertaining , the secondary characters, humour all enjoyable

There was humour ,beautiful romance ,sizzling chemistry & the best was strong female personalities as pertained to the Regency Era as women in that period didnt ve any say or were independent to opinions, living or actions... the dictates of society were very strict & harsh for women ... so Amelia strong,capable ,bold women characters were a refreshing change .

only drawback i would point out was it was a bit lengthy , the thoughts processes of d characters was very descriptive so sometimes d link while reading was getting cut ... otherwise a well written, i
liked Amelia's stylr of writing simple & classy . i would definitely recommend dis book ...its worth reading ...i would defintely like to read d previous 2 books in dis series also ...A very good job done Amelia ..

I usually love Amelia Grey stories but had a hard time relating to the characters in this book. Marlena has a cousin who married someone who makes her miserable. Veronica married him because of a long ago scandal with a prank pulled by a set of Dukes. Marlena gets her revenge by writing about the dukes in a scandal sheet plus she gets needed money for her cousins. Rath is one of the dukes and is trying to atone for the prank. He agrees to take Marlena as his ward and wants to do good things and reform. Marlena and Rath are attracted right away and a romance develops. I have an issue with Marlena developing feelings for the Duke but keeps writing the scandal sheet. She lacks remorse as early as she should and is not that likeable. She is bratty. Veronica is selfish and odd. You can understand her unhappiness but pushing her sister to be in a relationship with someone she did not love was a question for me early on. Rath is too tame and benign. He didn't seem to care that Marlene was doing what she did. I look forward to other books by Amelia.

I received a free copy from netgalley for an honest review. It's all about the Duke is the third book in the series by Amelia Grey. This book was only okay for me I felt like the book and the plot was really slow and it dragged out longer than I needed to. I feel like this but could have been wrapped up a lot faster.

This is Rath and Marlena’s story. He has become her guardian. She writes about him being a rake under an assumed name. He is giving her a season. They are very attracted to each other. There are many secrets. True love conquers all. I loved it

Cute, fun, fresh written true to the historical theme. Very humorous, love the flow of the book.

At 15% the book was taking far too long to get moving. The hero seemed obnoxious and while I liked the heroine (and the secret she had to cover), the plot didn't seem to have enough to keep me reading. DNF.

a marvelous book. The story is wonderfully written. It has heartwarming friendships with humor and strong female personalities.

As Rath drinks too much brandy one night and decides he must make amends for a wager that caused so much scandal, he decides to accept the position of Guardian to a ward of a friend. Sure he can manage to get the chit engaged in no time.

Marlena is not the same little girl in braids that Rath remembers from long ago. She is deeply independent and has a quick wit about her that Rath comes to adore. Marlena soon discovers Rath is not all he appears and he may have a heart after all, but Marlena has a secret of her own that would create a scandal if it was discovered. She and Rand must find a way to work through them together.

This is the third book in a series with an interesting premise. In this standalone, the Duke of Rathburne, “Rath”, while in a state of being indisposed (ok, so he was rather drunk when he thought it would be a good idea),has taken on the ward of an older friend of his deceased father who is in failing health.
He has agreed to fund for Miss Marlena Fast a season and to find her a proper match. Rath remembers meeting the girl when she was about twelve, unruly, and rather tomboyish. He has his reasons for the agreement, as he has a past for which he seeks to atone. Unfortunately, when he’s sober, and regretting his agreement, he cannot renig on it.
Marlena, not exactly thrilled about pursuing a season, is horrified that the Duke of Rathburne has been made her guardian. Miss Fast firmly believes he is NOT the kind of man anyone in their right mind would assign to such a task for a genteel young lady. She also fears that the duke will learn what she and her friends have been up to for the past three years, and that’s not so ladylike.
Neither of the two counted on the attraction they would have for each other or their inability to deny it.
With a cast of colorful characters, especially a dramatic cousin, a few prehistoric eggs, and a little dog who thinks he’s a king, the story is thoroughly entertaining. I highly recommend this book and the series to those who enjoy historical romance or romance at all.

It's All About The Duke by Amelia Grey is a fantastic historical romance. Ms. Grey has again proved her writing and storytelling abilities. The characters are outstanding and entertaining. Rath is a rake that ends up becoming guardian to Marlena. Marlena doesn't want Rath as her guardian because she has secrets. Their story is full of drama, humor, sizzle and action. I was captured at page one and couldn't put this book down. I loved It's All About The Duke and look forward to my next book by Amelia Grey. It's All About The Duke is book 3 of The Rakes of St. James Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete story, not a cliff-hanger.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This historical romance was lovely to read and hard to put down.
An error in judgment made by three tipsy dukes, over a decade ago still haunts the trio. They made a bet and twelve innocent debutantes' reputation was compromised.
They did not find any apparent damage to repair for the debs over time and two of the dukes happily married.
But a scandal sheet keeps them, especially the Duke of Rathburne in the spotlight, and he has no idea how to stop it.
When an elderly friend of his father's begs him to be the guardian of his ward, Miss Fast, he first refuses, but then accepts when inebriated and feeling guilty. She has a secret that she is terrified he will discover.
She isn't interested, but the cousin she lives with insists she accept the offered help.
The pair lead an interesting life in the tale, and we are privy to their thoughts as well as their actions.
Both well meaning, both enchanted with the other and both not easily accepting their fate.
I requested the ARC from NetGalley as I have read the first two in the series and enjoyed reading them.

Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for a copy of this book. St Martin’s Press is my go to publisher for regency romances, and I must confess to being somewhat addicted to them. This is another excellent example of the genre. If you like this type of book, you won’t regret reading it.

I didn't know that this book was part of a series but I was not lost, so yes it can be read as a standalone I however will go back to read the rest of the previous books because I did enjoy this one. So we meet the Duke of Rathbone and he feels guilty from his past deeds and in a moment of inebriation agrees to become a guardian. When he gets reacquainted with his ward Marlene he was shocked to see how beautiful she grew up and is instantly attracted but tries to tight (not very hard). Marlene can not believe who her new guardian is because she has a secret that could destroy her. Grab a copy my friends it is truly entertaining.