The Illegitimate Duke: Diamonds in the Rough: 3 [Mass Market Paperback] Barnes, Sophie

A bastard-born duke with something to prove. A widowed viscountess who's sworn off marriage. And a house party where everything goes sideways. Juliette Matthews has rebuilt her life after a disastrous first marriage — she's independent, wary, and absolutely not looking for love. But when she crosses paths with Florian Lowell, the newly legitimized Duke of Redding, the sparks are immediate and inconvenient. Florian's spent his life fighting for respect in a world that sees his illegitimate birth before anything else. Now he's determined to prove himself worthy of his title, his family, and maybe — if she'll have him — the one woman who sees past the scandal. Sophie Barnes delivers Regency romance with sharp banter, slow-burn chemistry, and characters who've earned their happily-ever-after the hard way. Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare who like their dukes damaged and their heroines done with nonsense.