The Duke of Her Desire: Diamonds in the Rough (Diamonds in the Rough)

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He was only supposed to keep an eye on his friends sister . . . now hes about to lose his heart . . .

When Thomas Heathmore, Duke of Coventry, agrees to steer his friends inexperienced younger sister through society, he doesnt expect the lady in question to be so infernally stubborn. Amelia Matthews seems to have little interest in balls or suitors at all. Instead, she intends to open a school, and against his better instincts, Thomas offers to help. Yet somewhere along the line, Amelia ceases to be a simple responsibility . . . and becomes an undeniable temptation.

Since her brother inherited a dukedom, Amelias prospects have transformed. But though shes long been secretly infatuated with Thomas, she refuses to heed the arrogant aristocrats advice. If only it were as easy to ignore his heated touch. And as Amelia soon learns, the ton is a minefield, where one moments indiscretion can unleash a scandalor entice her to surrender everything to the duke of her desire . . .

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A charming sequel... Barnes creates early-18th-century characters that appeal to contemporary sensibilities without requiring strenuous suspension of disbelief. But this is still an entertainmentmore Barbara Cartland than Elizabeth Gaskelland there is real pleasure in seeing these characters joyfully united. Well-crafted characters and an inventive plot. Kirkus Reviews perfectly crafted... Appealing protagonists, immense emotional intensity, and a thread of suspense combine to make this a standout. Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Born in Denmark, Sophie Barnes spent her youth traveling with her parents to wonderful places all around the world. She's lived in five different countries, on three different continents, and speaks Danish, English, French, Spanish and Romanian. But, most impressive of all, she's been married to the same man three times - in three different countries and in three different dresses. When she's not busy dreaming up her next romance novel, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, cooking, gardening, watching romantic comedies and, of course, reading. Visit Sophie Barnes at www.SophieBarnes.com. You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter (@BarnesSophie).