This was my first Amelia Grey but it certainly won’t be my last! I really enjoyed her characters and world building.

3.5 - 4 stars

I haven't had the best of luck recently with historical romances but was pleasantly surprised with this one. The characters were pretty well written, but the storyline didn't hold my interest as much as I'd hoped. Rick's character was a "little" more likable to me than Edwina's, but not by much. I think my favorite parts were the side characters 😉.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"Sincerely, The Duke" by Amelia Grey is a delightful historical romance that blends humor, heart, and a dash of mystery. The story follows Miss Edwina Fine, a young woman with a secret, who jumps at the chance to marry the Duke of Stonerick after receiving his marriage proposal by mail. However, their first meeting in person sparks an undeniable attraction that neither was expecting.

Grey skillfully crafts a romance that is both charming and steamy. Edwina is a strong-willed heroine who refuses to be constrained by the expectations of her time. Her witty banter and brave spirit make her an engaging protagonist. The Duke, Rick, is a complex hero - outwardly carefree but haunted by a recurring illness that threatens his future. Their relationship develops naturally, with both characters learning to trust and open up to each other.

The novel's historical setting is vividly rendered, with Grey capturing the social mores and superstitions of Regency England. The author also touches on themes of family, secrets, and finding love in unexpected places. The supporting cast, including Rick's meddling but well-meaning mother, add further humor and heart to the story.

While the pacing can be a bit uneven at times, "Sincerely, The Duke" is an overall delightful and engaging read. Fans of historical romance will find much to enjoy in this charming tale of two people overcoming their pasts to find love.

Absolutely horrendous and a waste of my Saturday. Listen, I love historical romance books, but this one was a dumpster fire. When the main plot points are she’s a red headed triplet and made a promise to her dying father that she would make sure her sisters were wed because she was a the “runt of the litter.” And he gets fevers…you’ve lost me.🫠 Not to mention he chooses her based off of a name on a list. Not very romantic. There’s also of course the confusing writing that reads more like a Wattpad story than a story that should be published. (I know there were some good Wattpad books and some of them even became published but we know the ones I’m talking about). It almost seemed like the author watched the show “Dickinson,” (where they sometimes talk with modern day slang) and was like “Yup, I know exactly how regency era people talk. Let me write a book.” When she couldn’t figure out what to say she threw in some modern linguistics to help her fill in some conversations. Will never recommend this book.

This is a great way to spend a weekend. This story moves so quickly, I couldn’t read it fast enough. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Edwina & the Duke, is was fun to watch it morph throughout the story. Well don.

Amelia Grey's SINCERELY, THE DUKE is a satisfying and enjoyable romance, but Edwina's secret and motivations seem a bit silly at times--even with the historical context. Also, she is quite naive...sometimes unnecessarily so. However, the whole premise/meet-cute of the Duke sending a proposal to Edwina at random and by mail is hilarious. Their chemistry is believable. I do think there were some lost opportunities of digging into intergenerational trauma in both families, but, nonetheless, it's still an entertaining read.

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book 2 in the Say I do series. This was just an okay read. I just thought it got a little silly. Edwina is a triplet and goes to crazy to try and hide it. I just could not understand why. It was a little ridiculous to me. Other than that it was a pretty good read. I am looking for more in the series.

3.75

Edwina and Rick came together in the most unusual way. They decided to make a marriage of convenience that would benefit both of them. Rick had adjusted well and grew emotionally during the time they were married. Overall, the book was nice.

I didn’t love it, but it was a great read. Not a huge fan of main characters keeping secrets from each other, but I like the way their relationship developed.

3.5 Stars

Sincerely, The Duke was an enjoyable read featuring a romance between a duke and a woman hiding a secret from the world.

Miss Edwina Fine has one chance to find a husband before the ton finds out the secret she's been hiding about her and her sisters. When she receives a marriage proposal from the Duke of Stonerick by mail, Edwina knows this is the answer to her prayers. Rick enjoys his life exactly as it is but after a recurring illness returns, it reminds Rick that he has no heir and needs to marry. With pressure from his mother, Rick picks a name from a list she presents and sends out a simple proposal before promptly forgetting about it. But when Edwina arrives on his doorstep, Rick is captivated by her boldness and suddenly marriage doesn't seem like such a bad thing.

The premise of this series, sending out marriage proposals by mail, is such a fun one and like the first book, I really enjoyed enjoyed how it plays out in this book. Sincerely, The Duke opens with Rick visiting his mother who is lamenting the fact Rick isn't married and doesn't have children while his cousin does. Rick's exasperation with his mother was amusing and I loved how it led to him choosing a random name from a list and sending out a marriage proposal to a woman he had never met. When Edwina arrives, Rick had entirely forgotten what happened and it was a great first meeting between the two.

I liked Edwina and Rick together and thought the connection that formed between them was great. Edwina is outspoken and Rick really likes that about her which I loved. Their relationship progresses pretty quickly and there's a scene at the start of their marriage that was hilarious which set the tone for a number of their interactions. One thing I didn't really love about their romance is that they both keep things from each other initially. Edwina hides the fact she is a triplet for so long and Rick keeps his recurring illness hidden from Edwina. There's also a ton of superstitious nonsense in the book centered around Edwina's character which got old pretty quickly. Aside from those two issues, I did like the pair's romance and thought it developed nicely over the course of the book.

Overall Sincerely, The Duke was a great read and I'm looking forward to picking up the next book in the series, Love, The Duke, when it releases next year.

3.5-4 stars!
I LOVE historical romances! This book was cute, funny, and had a great cast of characters! The plot included some superstitions of the time, which added humor to it especially when it came to Rick’s Mom (she cracked me up!)! Edwina and Rick had an instant attraction to each other, but their love grew as they spent time with each other. I loved their interactions & them trying to get her sisters into society! I absolutely loved that Edwina was strong and independent! At first Rick seemed a bit old fashioned in his views, and I had to stop and remind myself it was the 1800’s!! 😀. I enjoyed this book and being transported back in time!

Ps: I really, really want a book for Hurst!!!!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an ecopy of the book in exchange for an honest review!

Another wonderful read by Amelia Grey. I loved every minute and didn't want to put it down. This book is unique from most other books of this period. So good!

Reading Rick’s and Edwina’s story was so fun to go along with them. Edwina was worried about her being a triplet. She should have known the people she got to know wouldn’t care. This was a great read! Hope we get to know her sisters stories as well.

This was my first book I read in the series. Time to go back & read book 1 now! Even though I didn’t love this one, I still enjoyed it. I liked the premise, I liked how they became a couple. They had great chemistry from the very first moment!! Yessss!
Overall, I found the book a bit repetitive and tedious.

I really enjoyed this book, it seemed pretty short but the content of the book made up for it. It did leave me wanting more once I finished it.

This historical romance was a quick and easy read. The characters are likeable, have some banter going on and get into some expected shenanigans due to an arranged marriage. Also, the side characters definitely add some depth and fun to story.

Sincerely the Duke! I think this was my first Amelia Grey, and I really enjoyed it!! Edwina, a triplet, determined and practical! Rick, benefiting from quite a few instances of fate! As they get together, and work toward finding matches for her sister, I enjoyed this lighthearted story, which stands alone well despite being part of a series.

The second book in the "Say I Do" series, this was a pleasant read, but won't stick in my memory. Edwina is a strong-minded, but naive heroine. Rick is a powerful, high-handed and impatient hero. Their chemistry is fairly low watt. The secrets they are keeping from each other are important to each of them, but really didn't move the story forward by much when they are revealed. All in all, an ok read.

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

"Sincerely, The Duke is the second novel in the historical romance Say I Do trilogy about dukes needing to wed to tap into their wealth by New York Times bestselling author Amelia Grey". Edwina and. Rick are meant to be together. In this romance he was the last person who would likely to ask a woman to marry him.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.

A delightful historical romance that weaves secrets, love, and family dynamics into a captivating tale. This book is a great addition to the series. The plot is a little drawn out but overall a great read.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.