title: The Duke of Her Desire: Diamonds in the Rough
author:  Sophie Barnes 
description: 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)<br /><br />perfectly crafted... Appealing protagonists, immense emotional intensity, and a thread of suspense combine to make this a standout. (Publishers Weekly <strong>(starred review)</strong>)
zlib_text: An Unexpected Temptation
  The Townsbridges, Volume 6
  Sophie Barnes
  Published by Sophie Barnes, 20 20 .
  
  This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events
  are entirely coincidental.
  AN UNEX PECTED TEMPTATION
  F i rst edi ti on.  D ecem
  b er 8 ,  2 0 2 0 .
  Copyright ©  20 20  Sophie Barnes.
  Written by Sophie Barnes.
  
  T ab le of  Contents
  Title Page
  Copyright Page
  By Sophie Barnes |  Novels
  Novellas
  Chapter One
  Chapter Two
  Chapter Three
  Chapter Four
  Chapter Five
  Chapter Six
  Chapter Seven
  Chapter Eight
  Epilogue
  When Love Leads to Scandal |  Chapter One
  Acknowledgments
  About The Author
  Sign up for Sophie Barnes' s Mailing List
  Further Reading: The Forgotten Duke
  
  B y Sophi e B arnes
  N ovels
  The Formidable Earl
  Her Seafaring Scoundrel
  The Forgotten Duke
  More Than A Rogue
  The Infamous Duchess
  No Ordinary Duke
  The Illegitimate Duke
  The Girl Who Stepped Into The Past
  The Duke of Her Desire
  Christmas at Thorncliff Manor
  A Most Unlikely Duke
  His Scandalous K iss
  The Earl’s C