Tempt Me With Diamonds

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Three friends who met at an elite English boarding school take on the town-and the ton-one by one, in this sparkling new series about love, loss, and lustrous gemstones, from New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather . . . A FINE ROMANCE... Diana Sommerville seems to have it all-beauty, brains, and vast wealth, thanks to her family's ownership of a diamond mine abroad. But when her beloved brother dies in battle and leaves a lion's share of his estate to his best friend, Diana finds herself in a situation that seems scripted for the stage- Sharing her family home with the man she used to love-and now loathes. Worse, her unfaithful former fiance has already moved in . . . OR AN EXCELLENT FAKE Rupert Lacey didn't expect Diana to take the news without a fight. Still, he didn't expect her to bring the battle directly to their newly shared doorstep-complete with a full set of trunks, and a full set of orders to the staff. Yet there she is, bold, regal . . . magnificent as ever. Now they would face a formidable challenge- to ignore each other-and the unanswered questions that stood between them. The only sure thing is their still blazing desire. But with a woman like Diana, it will take nothing less than a momentous misunderstanding, a missing prized mare, and a shocking revelation to restore a love that hasn't lost its shine . . . Jane Feather's novels are- "Enchanting." -Publishers Weekly "Dynamic." -Booklist "Captivating." -RT Book Reviews

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Praise for TEMPT ME WITH DIAMONDS

Irresistibly sexy and witty, Jane Feather is one of the all-time greats of historical romance. Do not miss out on her splendid new trilogy.
Madeline Hunter,New York Timesbestselling author ofHeiress for Hire

"Well-matched protagonists spar their way to love and trust in a romance awash in deception and unanswered questions. VERDICT: An ingenious plot, well-developed characters, an unfortunate misunderstanding, a dash of mystery, and a delightful final twist result in a sensual Edwardian romance sure to please Feathers many fans."
Library Journal

Diana is a strong heroine whos more than equal to her troubled hero in intelligenceand stubbornness. Feathers fans and new readers will enjoy this series opener.
Publishers Weekly

"For the girl who has everythingdiamonds, a mansion, a racehorsefinding someone to share it with is the best gift of all. A solid start to the series."
Kirkus Reviews

Praise for the previous works of Jane Feather

Great fun . . . Feather's well-paced plot generates lots of laughs, steamy sex, and high adventure, as well as some wryly perceptive commentary on the gender stereotypes her heroine so flagrantly defies.
Publishers Weekly

A charming, fast read.
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Delicious . . . Comes much closer to the Austen spirit than any of the pseudo-sequels.
Detroit Free Press

An author to treasure.
RT Book Reviews

Rich characters, sophisticated sensuality, and a skillfully crafted story line: a first-class historical romance, wonderfully entertaining.
Kirkus Reviews

Filled with period detail and dynamic characters, Feathers appealing historical romance exemplifies the qualities that make her perennially popular.
Booklist

Historical romance doesnt get much better than this.
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Author Bio

Jane Feather is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty historical romances, including the Blackwater Bride series. She was born in Cairo, Egypt, and grew up in the south of England. She currently lives in Washington, DC, with her family. There are more than 11 million copies of her books in print. Visit her on the Web at janefeatherauthor.com.