The Roguish Baron

Sophie Barnes

May 2022 · Diamonds In The Rough Book 9 · Sophie Barnes

About this eBook

When a rakish scoundrel decides to pursue the woman he loves in this friends to lovers Regency romance, he risks his father's disapproval...and the consequence this will have on his future.

He had to risk losing her so he would realize how much he loved her…

Jack Lancaster, Baron Hawthorne, hasn’t been home in four years. He’s been too busy running from his emotions. So when he finally does return and discovers his childhood friend, Sophia Fenmore, has gotten engaged, he’s not only shocked, but determined to change her mind and make her his.

Sophia has always known Jack was out of her league. But she valued his friendship, until he broke her heart. Now he's back, as eager to charm her as she is to thwart him.For as much as she’d like to believe Jack has changed, she cannot risk taking a chance on a rogue. Unless of course, he proves himself worthy.

A daring forbidden love romance from a USA Today bestselling author

*Previously published as part of The Rogue Who Stole Christmas anthology*

**This is a Diamonds in the Rough novella**

Ratings and reviews

Sophie Barnes’ “The Roguish Baron“ Diamonds in the Rough Book 9 Sophie Barnes is a favorite of mine. I was so excited to get this book. We often miss what’s right in front of us and this lovely, emotional story is a testament to that. I enjoyed watching Sophia and Jack come to real life just that. Jack had a rogue’s reputation but thankfully he was redeemed. Sophia was a girl with spirit and not afraid to speak her mind. I enjoyed the banter between the two and this was a sweet Tory with a few twists before they reach their happily ever after. Thank you Miss Barnes for this charming love story.

This is the sweetest of love triangles! Aww, I just love Sophia and her reasons for agreeing to marry Edward. It was fun to watch Jack struggle with his feelings for her, especially since Edward's his best friend. The scene where he finally opens up was absolute perfection, and because of who he opened up to, I think I can honestly say I've never read anything like it before! It took me a while to warm up to Jack, mostly because of his state of denial. The secret revealed at the end wasn't a complete surprise, but the complication it created for Jack and Sophia's relationship seemed a bit much. Still, it didn't take up too much time so I can overlook its little interruption. Their HEA was sublime, and I adored how it also included a very well-deserved HEA for another couple. I especially appreciated how the lines were blurred between friends and family, showing that family really is made by the heart and not by the DNA. It's a terrific book that I highly recommend. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

What is hard earned is the most precious. Right when he is on the verge of losing her does he realize that he loves only her and this will have Jack doing whatever he must to win her love. I like the characters Jack’s dad was a bit of a jerk and there is an unexpected character that will throw a monkey wrench into all Jack’s plan that was rather fun to read. I enjoyed this well written book it was a quick and entertaining piece. I did receive a free copy of this book from Booksprout and voluntarily chose to review it.

About the author

USA TODAY bestselling author 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.