Diamond in the Rough (The Brides of St. Ives #3)

By: Jane Goodger

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Synopsis: A missing jewel brings together a pig farmer&’s daughter and a gardener with a secret in this Victorian romance by the author of The Earl Most Likely.Clara Anderson&’s mother has one mission: to marry off her daughter to a titled gentleman. Unfortunately, though the Andersons have come up in the world, Clara is still the granddaughter of a pig farmer, which means no self-respecting aristocrat will marry her. That&’s just fine with Clara, who&’s grown to disdain the upper classes. So when she meets an attractive man even more common than she is, she decides it&’s time to forge her own path . . .Except that handsome, rugged Nathaniel Emory, Baron Alford, is no more a commoner than Clara is a blue-blood. He&’s appeared on the scene for one reason only: to save his family&’s estate from ruin by finding the exceedingly valuable blue diamond his grandfather buried in the Anderson&’s garden fifty years ago. To do that, he must pretend to be a gardener. He didn&’t count on the most beautiful girl he&’s ever seen getting in his way. But Clara has made no secret of her dislike for aristocrats. Which means that once she uncovers his ruse, he&’s certain she&’ll never see him again . . .Praise for the novels of Jane Goodger&“Fun, delightfully romantic—and sexy.&”—Sally MacKenzie on The Spinster Bride &“A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance.&” —RT Book Reviews on A Christmas Waltz