The Infamous Duchess Lib/E: Diamonds in the Rough (Diamonds in the Rough Series, 4)

Product Description

A woman with a shocking past... Branded a money-hungry con artist for marrying the elderly Duke of Tremaine days before his death, Viola Cartwright has found refuge in her work at St. Agatha's Hospital. No one must know the painful reason behind her marriage. She steers clear of attachments--until Henry Lowell, heir to the Viscount Armswell, lands on her operating table after a duel. Charming and wickedly handsome, Lowell is one of London's most inveterate scoundrels. Yet he may not be all that he appears. And the man who can promise a future filled with love... Posing as an unrepentant rake has helped Lowell avoid women pursuing him only for his title. But now that duty has finally called on him to marry, he finds himself entranced by the mysterious, independent-minded Viola. Then her late husband's son returns from overseas, contesting Viola's inheritance. Lowell longs to help her and sets out to convince Viola that a strategic union may be the best way to save all she holds dear. But can he also persuade her to take a chance on love...?

Review

Unconventional and progressive aristocrats, sensual romance, and a swift-moving plotline add allure to this capable novel.-- "Publishers Weekly"

Appealing protagonists, immense emotional intensity, and a thread of suspense combine to make this a standout.-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Duke of Her Desire"

About the Author

Sophie Barnes is the author of several romance novels, including The Trouble with Being a Duke and The Scandal in Kissing an Heir. A native of Denmark, she currently lives on the East Coast.

Carolyn Morris has narrated numerous romance novels, including the Spindle Cove series by Tessa Dare.