{"id":19898,"date":"2017-12-28T09:46:05","date_gmt":"2017-12-28T14:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=19898"},"modified":"2022-10-11T18:07:01","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T18:07:01","slug":"review-giveaway-the-duke-of-her-desire-by-sophie-barnes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/28\/review-giveaway-the-duke-of-her-desire-by-sophie-barnes\/","title":{"rendered":"Review &#038; Giveaway \u2764\ufe0f The Duke of Her Desire by Sophie Barnes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today I\u2019m giving away a print copy of\u00a0<strong>THE DUKE OF HER DESIRE,<\/strong>\u00a0the second book in\u00a0<em><strong>Sophie Barnes&#8217; <\/strong>Diamonds in the Rough <\/em>series\u00a0to one lucky commenter. Entering is as easy as leaving a comment. Winner will be listed here this week. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>UPDATE\u00a0<\/strong>(1\/1)<strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0The winner is <b>SONDRA GARCIA<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Congrats, Sondra! Please email me at\u00a0<strong>contact at smittenbybooks dot com<\/strong>\u00a0with your snail mail address to collect your book. Also, don\u2019t forget to include the title in your email.\u00a0<strong>You have 3 weeks claim your prize.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>** Continental\u00a0US residents only\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-19898\" data-postid=\"19898\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-19898 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_wwm0002 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner gutter-narrow col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_3dkd019 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_z0ml000 rounded drop-shadow customBorderRad_top image-center auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/the-duke-of-her-desire-sophie-barnes.jpg?w=640\" title=\"Review &#038; Giveaway \u2764\ufe0f The Duke of Her Desire by Sophie Barnes\" alt=\"Review &#038; Giveaway \u2764\ufe0f The Duke of Her Desire by Sophie Barnes\">\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_w55r050 customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong><em>He was only supposed to keep an eye on his friend\u2019s sister . . . now he\u2019s about to lose his heart . . .<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">When Thomas Heathmore, Duke of Coventry, agrees to steer his friend\u2019s inexperienced younger sister through society, he doesn\u2019t expect the lady in question to be so infernally stubborn. Amelia Matthews seems to have little interest in balls or suitors at all. Instead, she intends to open a school, and against his better instincts, Thomas offers to help. Yet somewhere along the line, Amelia ceases to be a simple responsibility . . . and becomes an undeniable temptation.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Since her brother inherited a dukedom, Amelia\u2019s prospects have transformed. But though she\u2019s long been secretly infatuated with Thomas, she refuses to heed the arrogant aristocrat\u2019s advice. If only it were as easy to ignore his heated touch. And as Amelia soon learns, the\u00a0<em>ton<\/em>\u00a0is a minefield, where one moment\u2019s indiscretion can unleash a scandal\u2014or entice her to surrender everything to the duke of her desire . . .<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_6uda106 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_oe1f022  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16467 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3_5-hearts.jpg?resize=146%2C44\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"44\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Dec 26, 2017<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Diamonds in the Rough<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:<\/strong>\u00a02<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong>\u00a0Warm<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Avon Books<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$5.99<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I will be the first to admit that I am a romance novel junkie. I don\u2019t care what the heat rating is or who the writer is, if the story seems intriguing I will positively consume it with my morning cup of tea. In the case of this second novel in the <em>Diamonds in the Rough<\/em> series, I drank many a cup well into the afternoon enjoying this sweet, gentle romance. If you are a traditionalist with a taste for a tension-filled love story but a softer heat rating, this is definitely a novel for you.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Lady Amelia Matthews<\/strong> spent most of her life in the slums of St Giles. But a sudden stroke of fate had thrust her family into a ducal life and the responsibilities that come with it. Amelia has no intention of settling down and making some wealthy man a docile wife\u2026 she wants to use her new-found position and influence to help the children of St. Giles. Unfortunately, her brother has assigned the very proper and very attractive Duke of Coventry to watch over her.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Thomas Heathmore<\/strong> can\u2019t seem to keep Lady Amelia out of trouble or out of his thoughts. The more time they spend together, the closer the bond they develop. But with no intention to ever marry he must decide if the life he thinks he wants is worth sacrificing the growing affection he has for Lady Amelia and the life they could have together.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I really enjoyed the dynamic that Ms. Barnes creates between Thomas and Amelia throughout this book. Their companionable relationship with hints of sensual tension and frustration draws the reader in and keeps them interested as the main characters traverse the rough road to a happy ending. Their love story is sweet and actually believable which is refreshing amongst a sea of romance novels where you are constantly having to forget little bits that are just completely improbable. Both characters are extremely likable and their love story is heart warming. Amelia is a strong minded, compassionate woman who you would totally want to have over for a glass of wine of a Friday night. While Thomas is the type of hero who makes your knees a little weak with his commanding personality and his desire to help Amelia achieve her dreams. You have got to love a man who appreciates a smart woman who challenges him at every turn.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, the only issue I truly found with this book was the writing style of the author. Ms. Barnes is not a poor writer by any means, but I just found her style to be a bit basic and not as poetic as other authors I have enjoyed. This just very slightly took away from the ambience of the novel but that is a very minor issue. This tender love story is absolutely worth the read and I didn\u2019t even mind the mild heat level as it seemed appropriate for the story.<\/p><p><em>~ Danielle<\/em><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_sv6r316 customBorderRad repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2E68aQJ\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/geo.itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/the-duke-of-her-desire\/id1222862987?mt=11\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-duke-of-her-desire-sophie-barnes\/1126188623?ean=9780062566799#\/\"><span class=\"s3\">B&amp;N<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/the-duke-of-her-desire\"><span class=\"s3\">Kobo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Sophie_Barnes_The_Duke_of_Her_Desire?id=d-qUDgAAQBAJ\"><span class=\"s3\">Google Play<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            \t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today I\u2019m giving away a print copy of\u00a0THE DUKE OF HER DESIRE,\u00a0the second book in\u00a0Sophie Barnes&#8217; Diamonds in the Rough series\u00a0to one lucky commenter. 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Giveaway \u2764\ufe0f The Duke of Her Desire by Sophie Barnes\" alt=\"Review &#038; Giveaway \u2764\ufe0f The Duke of Her Desire by Sophie Barnes\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>He was only supposed to keep an eye on his friend\u2019s sister . . . now he\u2019s about to lose his heart . . .<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When Thomas Heathmore, Duke of Coventry, agrees to steer his friend\u2019s inexperienced younger sister through society, he doesn\u2019t expect the lady in question to be so infernally stubborn. Amelia Matthews seems to have little interest in balls or suitors at all. Instead, she intends to open a school, and against his better instincts, Thomas offers to help. Yet somewhere along the line, Amelia ceases to be a simple responsibility . . . and becomes an undeniable temptation.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since her brother inherited a dukedom, Amelia\u2019s prospects have transformed. But though she\u2019s long been secretly infatuated with Thomas, she refuses to heed the arrogant aristocrat\u2019s advice. If only it were as easy to ignore his heated touch. And as Amelia soon learns, the\u00a0<em>ton<\/em>\u00a0is a minefield, where one moment\u2019s indiscretion can unleash a scandal\u2014or entice her to surrender everything to the duke of her desire . . .<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/3_5-hearts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"44\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Dec 26, 2017<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Diamonds in the Rough<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:<\/strong>\u00a02<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong>\u00a0Warm<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Avon Books<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$5.99<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I will be the first to admit that I am a romance novel junkie. I don\u2019t care what the heat rating is or who the writer is, if the story seems intriguing I will positively consume it with my morning cup of tea. In the case of this second novel in the <em>Diamonds in the Rough<\/em> series, I drank many a cup well into the afternoon enjoying this sweet, gentle romance. If you are a traditionalist with a taste for a tension-filled love story but a softer heat rating, this is definitely a novel for you.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Lady Amelia Matthews<\/strong> spent most of her life in the slums of St Giles. But a sudden stroke of fate had thrust her family into a ducal life and the responsibilities that come with it. Amelia has no intention of settling down and making some wealthy man a docile wife\u2026 she wants to use her new-found position and influence to help the children of St. Giles. Unfortunately, her brother has assigned the very proper and very attractive Duke of Coventry to watch over her.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Thomas Heathmore<\/strong> can\u2019t seem to keep Lady Amelia out of trouble or out of his thoughts. The more time they spend together, the closer the bond they develop. But with no intention to ever marry he must decide if the life he thinks he wants is worth sacrificing the growing affection he has for Lady Amelia and the life they could have together.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I really enjoyed the dynamic that Ms. Barnes creates between Thomas and Amelia throughout this book. Their companionable relationship with hints of sensual tension and frustration draws the reader in and keeps them interested as the main characters traverse the rough road to a happy ending. Their love story is sweet and actually believable which is refreshing amongst a sea of romance novels where you are constantly having to forget little bits that are just completely improbable. Both characters are extremely likable and their love story is heart warming. Amelia is a strong minded, compassionate woman who you would totally want to have over for a glass of wine of a Friday night. While Thomas is the type of hero who makes your knees a little weak with his commanding personality and his desire to help Amelia achieve her dreams. You have got to love a man who appreciates a smart woman who challenges him at every turn.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, the only issue I truly found with this book was the writing style of the author. Ms. Barnes is not a poor writer by any means, but I just found her style to be a bit basic and not as poetic as other authors I have enjoyed. This just very slightly took away from the ambience of the novel but that is a very minor issue. This tender love story is absolutely worth the read and I didn\u2019t even mind the mild heat level as it seemed appropriate for the story.<\/p><p><em>~ Danielle<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2E68aQJ\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/geo.itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/the-duke-of-her-desire\/id1222862987?mt=11\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-duke-of-her-desire-sophie-barnes\/1126188623?ean=9780062566799#\/\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/the-duke-of-her-desire\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Sophie_Barnes_The_Duke_of_Her_Desire?id=d-qUDgAAQBAJ\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19898","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19898"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19898\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19898"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19898"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19898"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}