Diamond in the Rough

""Goodger writes romances that touch readers hearts and bring a smile to their day. --RT Book Reviews The Brides of St. Ives In the charming seaside town of St. Ives, a buried secret could bring an unlikely pair together for a lifetime . . . Clara Andersons 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. Thats just fine with Clara, whos grown to disdain the upper classes. So when she meets an attractive man even more common than she is, she decides its 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. Hes appeared on the scene for one reason only: to save his familys estate from ruin by finding the exceedingly valuable blue diamond his grandfather buried in the Andersons garden fifty years ago. To do that, he must pretend to be a gardener. He didnt count on the most beautiful girl hes 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, hes certain shell never see him again . . . Praise for the novels of Jane Goodger Fun, delightfully romanticand sexy. Sally MacKenzie on The Spinster Bride A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance. RT Book Reviews on A Christmas Waltz ""