Sincerely, The Duke was everything I could want in a historical romance. I loved the characters and story so much. As a mom of Singleton and Twins, I'm delight to read stories about multiple births. It was such a pleasant delight and charming too. Until next time Happy Reading!

I want to thank St. Martins Press for this ARC via Netgalley.

This is the second book in the "Say I Do" series, but it can definitely stand alone. Rick & Edwina's story was enjoyable, and I liked catching up with the characters from the first book. If you are a fan of Amelia Grey, you will enjoy this story very much. It's accessible to a wide range, and the spice is very low.

An enjoyable read for fans of romance.

This book was a welcome break from my regular bookish diet of fantasy romance reads. Enjoyable and easy to read, it's perfect for fans of traditional regency romance with an untraditional premise.

Rick did not intend to actually propose when he randomly selected a name from a list of eligible debutantes. His intent was to joke with his mother, but when, in a To All The Boys I've Loved Before twist, his letter actually makes it into the mail and a fiery redheaded lady ends up on his doorstep arguing with his butler and claiming to be his betrothed, he decides to trust fate.

Edwina and Rick fall into insta-lust from the moment they meet. I liked that Edwina was strong, stubborn, and willing to disregard the strictures of society in the pursuit of what she wanted. I liked that Rick was drawn to her for her fiery spirit before he laid eyes on her. Otherwise, this is a reliable regency romance. There's a virginal bride who is nervous about the wedding night and a groom (a Duke, of course) who has experience with multiple mistresses who thoroughly seduces her with his kisses.

If you're looking for a traditional regency romance with low stakes, no explicit content, plenty of pining, and a guaranteed happily ever after, Sincerely, the Duke is for you.

This is the second book in the Say I Do trilogy, and was really curious about it after reading and enjoying Yours Truly, the Duke last year. This story follows Edwina, who makes a deathbed promise to her father and enters into a marriage of convenience upon receiving a handwritten proposal from a duke. Rick, Duke of Stonerick, has an unusual illness and needs an heir as soon as possible, which is why he chose a random woman from his mother's list of eligible females and proposed.

As soon as Rick meets Edwina, he is enchanted by her. She is bold and certain, and he admires her gumption. Edwina is also smitten, and this insta-love works considering they're quickly arranging to be married. I liked both characters and understood their motivations. Both keep important information about themselves from each other, and those secrets and the miscommunication that follows make sense considering the trust issues both have. Sometimes the way Rick spoke to Edwina bothered me, but overall I thought they had a chemistry-filled and romantic love story.

I thought the exploration of superstitions of the time was really interesting. I didn't know the superstitions surrounding triplets, especially those with red hair and green eyes. Edwina and her sisters have lived a remote life because of society's prejudice, and it does cause some issues for the characters. I also liked the bond between Edwina and her sisters. They are all so different, and as a unit, they're a delight.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.

After reading this story it felt as though the book dragged. I was hoping that some freshness would come in and wake up Edwina and Rick, but no. I had somewhat of a difficult time trying to get the understanding of Rick and Edwina’s takings on their proposal. The story needs many sparks that ignites scorching passion with the two main characters. Bring the entertainment for example when Edwina was at nose to nose and toe to toe with the butler. Now I loved that scene.

I loved this book!! It was fabulous and well done. The characters were on point and I thought the plot was well developed. I would recommend this book to others.

Amelia Grey’s novel Sincerely, the Duke, is the second book in the series “Say I Do.” The story is a historical romance featuring Rick, the Duke of Stonerick and Miss Edwina Fine entering into a marriage of convenience. Rick chooses her name from a list of eligible ladies prepared by his mother who is pressuring him to marry and produce an heir. The marriage proposal letter is inadvertently sent to Edwina, and she travels to the Duke’s home to determine the truth of the proposal. When she arrived, the Duke is surprised but agrees to the arrangement. They both needed this marriage, each having their own reasons.
As they spend time together as a couple, they begin to develop feelings for each other. The romance between the Duke and Edwina starts as a friendship and grows into something more, despite their secrets. The characters are relatable and endearing, and their relationship is portrayed as a slow burn with mutual attraction evolving into trust and affection. Both characters harbor secrets and the internal battle they face in deciding whether to disclose their secrets to one another adds depth to the plot. Despite their flaws, they communicate openly, fostering a deep connection.

The characters in the story are well-developed and likable. Both Edwina and Rick are strong-willed and independent, yet their strong personalities do not clash but rather complement each other. Their determination enables them to present a united front and creates a perfect foundation for a marriage of convenience.

The story of Edwina and Rick provides an enjoyable and engaging romance tale. The charming and well-rounded characters, along with the internal conflicts they face, contribute to a captivating plot that keeps the reader committed until the end. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical romances.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Romance, Historical Romance, Adult, Historical Fiction, Regency Romance, Marriage of Convenience

In an effort to appease his meddling mother, the Duke selects a random name from a list of eligible society women, and writes a letter to her in which he includes a single line containing a marriage proposal. He believes the letter is destroyed in the end. Instead, the letter finds its way to its intended recipient, Miss Edwina Fine. When in turn, Ms. Fine then arrives unannounced on his doorstep, the Duke feels he has no choice but to propose in real life.

The initial concept itself is hard to believe. The Duke thinks the letter is set on fire after he writes it. It turns out he set something else on fire in place of the letter. If he wrote the letter how did he manage to lose track of it immediately after setting pen to paper? I can’t see someone of such an important stature proposing via a one sentence letter. Then Edwina, never having met or even heard of the Duke, shows up at his house to accept? Granted, part of her thinks it may be a prank she is desperate enough to accept.

Now you may be asking yourself why is Edwina desperate enough to accept a marriage proposal from someone she has never met? Because she’s a red-headed green-eyed triplet whose mere existence has been hidden from society. Maybe this was a real oddity in the regency days but reading this in 2024 made this very hard to believe or relate to in any meaningful way. The book tries hard to stay true to historical ways of thinking, as opposed to interjecting modern thought. Yet, it makes it that much harder to swoon for a male love interest when he sees the female love interest and his first thought is "wow, she’s sturdy."

The conflict was one of miscommunication because Edwina failed to divulge her triplet status to her beloved and in turn he failed to divulge that he suffers from fevers. It felt like contrived drama and their respective dramas made for their whole personalities.

I like Grey’s other works so I’m a bit perplexed as to how this was such a miss.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This is a fun, light, historical romance revolving around Edwina and Rick, a Duke in need of an heir. Edwina is a triplet, which is unheard of in regency times, and has green eyes and red hair - lots of superstitions surrounding that color combination. But Rick, desperate for an heir, therefore a wife, randomly chooses Edwina as his bride, and their journey together begins.
I love the banter between not only the main characters, but the sisters was well. The plot had it all - romance, family, superstitions, humor, and a happily ever after. Truly enjoyed reading, and look forward to the next book.
I received na advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

The duke is suffering from a mysterious illness and needs a wife. When he randomly chooses a name from a list and writes a proposal, it is answered in the affirmative by Edwina Fine. She promised her dying father that she would find a husband for herself and her sisters, and that written proposal is an easy solution.

It's kind of a funny setup, but it worked! I liked both of the main characters and I liked that they were willing to communicate (although both kept secrets for far too long). Edwina's sisters were also fun, and the book had a happy and satisfying conclusion.

Although this is the second in the series, it can easily be read as a stand alone.

Edwina Fine is a triplet who needs to marry to fulfill her father's dying wish, and Rick, Duke of Stonerick, needs to marry and have an heir so his mother will leave him alone. When Edwina receives a marriage proposal in the mail from the Duke, she readily accepts - and the Duke is all too willing to marry the red haired, green eyed beauty that shows up to accept his marriage proposal (that he didn't remember sending).

The main characters are well-written and likable. They're both headstrong, but not in opposition to one another (ideal for a romance). Their stalwart traits lets them stand as a united front, and provides an ideal personality for a marriage of convenience. Both are keeping a secret, but the secret is known to the reader. The internal conflict about disclosing their secret to one another helps drive the plot.

This is the second book in a series but can be read as a stand alone

“Sincerely, The Duke” Say I Do” by Amelia Grey
A Sweet Regency Romance
Yes, this story had me hooked from the very beginning and never let me go. It was a sweet Regency romance with the threats of superstition, and the nearly desperate needs to keep promises made or inherited. I thoroughly enjoyed my time within this story. I hope you enjoy it also. Happy Reading ! !
Note: This review expresses my honest opinion.

SPORTOCHICK’S MUSINGS: Once again Amelia Grey gives her readers a delightful swoon worthy read with characters Rick, Duke of Stonerick and Miss Edwina Fine.

Sincerely, The Duke was a highly entertaining read including the sparring between Rick and his mother, Alberta Fellows Cosworth, Dowager Duchess of Stonerick regarding his matrimonial prospects and lack of providing her grandchildren. Since many of us have been at the tail end of a conversation like this in our life time I found it added to the setup of the storyline making me laugh and commiserate with Rick.

The first meeting between Rick and Edwina was brilliant and engaging. The authors delightful friction between the couple with a touch of humor makes this story believable and draws the reader into the storyline. I like that the author created a strong intelligent leading lady that thinks outside the norms of the time she lived in.

The author didn’t stop at a just a strong heroine but she added drama to the story with the secrets that the Rick and Edwina are hiding from each other that keeps pushing this reader to the very end to see how the two resolve their secrets.

There were some areas that I would of liked expanded in details but that did not take away from the overall read.

Since I never give away a story I will stop here and tell you that this book is entertaining and a book you don’t want to miss reading.

I give this book 4 Stars for being thoroughly entertaining.

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

Amelia Grey has long been one of my favorite authors and her books only get better with each book. Rick and Edwina's story is no different. Viola is hiding a secret that could ruin both her and her sisters, but Rick is all about helping. This book will be a fan favorite.

first, i want to thank you for the review copy!

unfortunately this book was less than i had hoped it would be. while the story was okay, it felt like it was told too quickly and with not enough details to really grasp my attention. i didnt feel as if it delved deep enough into the characters for me to have any sort of attachment to them. i also truly felt the plot was weak at best. i wanted to love this one but sadly it wasnt for me.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an eARC of this book via NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Rating: 5/5 Stars
Publishing: March 26, 2024
Series: Say I Do #2
Pages: 320

What can I say…Having read the first in this series, I found “Sincerely, The Duke” more enjoyable than the first. There are triplets, however Rick, the Duke of Sronerick finds himself proposing to one of the three, Miss Edwina Fine to satisfy his mother’s nagging and rethink his future without an heir due to his recurring illness.

Miss Fine receives a proposal by email and jumps at the chance, along with aunt in tow, arriving at the Rick’s estate to verify if the proposal received was a prank or for real. Rick clearly loves his carefree life, but when he sees the lovely red head with green eyes at his doorstep, and an attraction begins between the two. She is feisty, brave and outspoke…qualities that appeal to his manhood. They both agree to a marriage of convenience; however, Edwina is holding back a secret, well pretty much a superstition related to triplets with red hair and green eyes, that she believes could ruin her dying father’s wish…to see his three daughters married. On the other hand, Rick has his secret of hiding his recurring illness. Both MC’s have secrets to hide that will unfold as their relationship gradually builds.

I truly loved the hero/heroine of this story and how Ms. Grey developed each character on the pages. The main characters found time to get to know each other in the relationship and each scene was crafted to make you feel like you were in the story. Rick was a very good hero and I loved that he did not believe too much in superstitions and found them foolish unlike his mother. Edwina’s devotion to her father and sister was heartwarming. Although she was the youngest of the triplets, she stepped up to the plate to see that her siblings would find husbands with all their quirks.

Loved this historical romance and its characters. A well-written story and plot that had me turning the pages until the end. There is just enough of heated attraction that gets my approval of the amount of spicey in this HR. Well worth reading and highly recommend.

This was an ok read. I found the premise that people were so scared and superstitious of red hair, green eyes and triplets that the sisters had to hide it far-fetched, but that may be my modern bias speaking. It just seemed such weird 'hurdle' for the couple to overcome. Otherwise it was a fun and light read.

This is a fun, entertaining read. Rick and Edwina are interesting, relatable, intriguing, entertaining, complex, captivating characters. I enjoyed romance and all the twists and turns it took to get them to their HEA – it is very fitting for this couple. I love that we got to see the couple from the first book several times and who is likely to be the hero in the next book. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. I love the family and friend aspects of the story. The ending of the story was magic and very fitting for the various subplots and our MCs. The story is easy to read and get into.

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

An enjoyable read, Sincerely the Duke, finds a reluctant suitor scribbling a hasty note and finding himself engaged. Little does he know, fate has played a role and sends him a wife beyond his imagining. Enjoy!

Due to Rick’s illness he needs a wife. Edwina needs a husband before people learn her secret. They couldn’t have found better mates if they tried. But they are holding secrets the other doesn’t know about! Very entertaining story. Loved how they worked stuff out.