1–What is the title of your latest release? THE ROGUISH BARON 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A roguish scoundrel must reform and face some difficult truths about himself if he’s to win the woman he loves before she marries someone else in this childhood friends to lovers romance. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I worked that out as I developed the characters and plot. Since Jack ran off to London to escape his feelings and his father’s demands, it made sense for the plot to take place at his family estate and nearby village upon his return. This allowed Sophia to be in the situation of missing him, wondering about him, and eventually giving up hope of ever marrying him, before he suddenly drops back into her life. Tension and conflict unfold from there. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Definitely. She’s very down to earth and kind. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Rebellious, sentimental, determined.  6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I love adding something new and different to my stories so when Jack and Sophie get caught in a…

Editorial Manager Danielle Dresser had the chance to chat with Sophie Barnes about her latest book, THE INFAMOUS DUCHESS! This is the fourth book in your Diamonds in the Rough series. For readers who may not know, can you tell us a little bit about this series, and the latest release, THE INFAMOUS DUCHESS? Sure. This story features Viola Cartwright, Duchess of Tremaine and Henry Lowell, heir to Viscount Armswell and eventually the Earl of Scranton. As the daughter of a physician, Viola has come from the working class and has risen swiftly through the ranks of Society by marrying the Duke of Tremaine. He was an ailing man who proposed marriage in order to pay a debt he owed her father, but most consider her a scheming money-grabbing opportunist who took advantage of the old duke. Determined to avoid those who judge her, Viola has dedicated herself to creating a hospital with free care for the poor. Here she works stalwartly with some of the best physician’s London has to offer, including Henry’s brother, Florian (The Illegitimate Duke). She is happy with the choices she has made and has no need for anything else, least of all a romantic attachment….