I was giving you advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review. This book is a wonderful twist on a fairly familiar true – it was very unique and new well still capturing all the warmth expected in the best examples of this genre. Happily ever after without obviousness or schmaltz. I can’t wait to read the author’s other books

4.25 Stars
Clara Anderson’s 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 & the daughter of a tin miner made good, which means no self-respecting aristocrat will marry her. That’s just fine with Clara, who’s grown to disdain the upper classes. So when she meets an attractive man even more common than she is, she decides it’s 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. He’s appeared on the scene for one reason only: to save his family’s estate from ruin by finding the exceedingly valuable blue diamond his grandfather buried in the Anderson’s garden fifty years ago. To do that, he must pretend to be a gardener.
This is the third book in the series but could be read on its own, although its timeline is parallel to Harriet’s story in book two. I lost myself in this book & read it in one sitting. Nate & Clara are perfect for each other but their road to a HEA isn’t smooth especially when she discovers who he really is. The story flowed really well & kept my interest throughout, I thought the wedding was lovely & moving, it brought a tear to my eye. I’m not sure why Roger was featured so much as just seemed to be padding for no real reason.
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I just don't know about her mother, she keeps pushing, trying to get her daughter a peer. What of poor Harriet? I enjoyed the story of Clara and Nathaniel and the trails they had to go thru. I loved when she went to a ball and her parents got drunk and were removed. When she got home she ran to Nathaniel's shed. Nathaniel was working as a gardener to try to find the elusive Blue Diamond. His grandfather had told him about it while he was dying. Of course, he learned that his grandfather had buried it but not the exact location. He father had ruined their title and his grandfather could not stop him. So he needed money to fix the estate and get his tenants comfortable.

A lovely tale of love, money and dastardly villains. Mr. Belmont the villain was the friend of his grandfather but they had a falling out over a diamond. The characters were very good. They seemed to get along well. The plot was a little complicated, but the author has taken it in hand and made it behave. She did a great job of keeping my interest and she will keep yours.

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This is the third book in the series. You don't have to have read the others to enjoy this one. This was a lovely Historical Romance that has more than one happy ever after. The characters had character! This was not a boring usual love story. A fun read.

Lies, Pain and Forgiveness.
Clara Anderson is the granddaughter of a pig farmer and daughter of a tin miner who has made good. The family have moved from a tiny cottage to a large house and Mrs Anderson is determined that her daughters will marry up in the world; particularly her beautiful elder daughter, for whom nothing short of a peer will do. To this end, both girls attend finishing school, go to London for the season and have substantial dowries. However what they do not have is blue blood and Clara, after 6 years of being paraded in front of titled gentlemen knows that none of them find her “suitable” and has taken a dislike of the whole aristocracy. When her mother employs a gardener, Clara unexpectedly finds an interest in plants and garden design, in fact it becomes a consuming passion. It doesn’t hurt that the gardener is both young and handsome, and unexpectedly educated. However she is unaware that Nathaniel Emory is there under false pretences and is actually Baron Alford. Having fallen in love with a gardener she is devastated when she eventually finds out the truth and that he has been lying to her face for months and she is certainly in no hurry to forgive him.
The premise of a large and valuable diamond having been hidden in a garden many years earlier was interesting. I did however find the actions of the elder Baron Alford fifty years previously rather high handed and arrogant, though he did pay a terrible price for his thievery. Not sure what the detective added to the story, as his presence seemed superfluous but perhaps he is to feature in a future book.
Overall an enjoyable story that can be read as a standalone with no requirement to have read the previous stories in the series.
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A lovely addition to "The Brides of St. Ives" Series by Jane. This is the story of Clara, the daughter of a tin miner who made it rich. Clara's mother is ecstatic that her younger sister has snagged an Earl. Now she is determined to have Clara marry a title too.

Nathaniel Emory is a Baron with a dilapidated estate mired in debt. The only way to save his legacy is to find a rare blue diamond that his grandfather buried years ago in a small town called St. Ives. He disguises himself as a gardener on the land where the diamond is buried. As he starts searching for the diamond by playing at gardener one of the young ladies of the house takes an interest in planning the garden and wants to help. So now Nathaniel has to make it look like he knows what he is doing. As they spend time together working on the garden they grow closer.

Clara is falling in love and wants to marry Nathaniel and she knows he feels the same way. Now that her sister is marrying an Earl she can marry the man she loves, a simple working man. Nathaniel wants to tell her the truth but he can't until he finds the diamond. He thought he had more time to woo her and then break the news that he was a titled lord. Clara doesn't have any respect for the titled, they are pompous, rude and think they are better than everyone. She is glad the man she loves is a common hard worker with a heart of gold. Until she finds out who she really is.

Now she wants nothing to do with him and when he explains why he had to keep his secret it couldn't be more ironic. He cannot believe where the diamond was while he was digging hundreds of holes in the ground. Can he get Clara to forgive him and return his love?

I enjoyed this book and recommend you read this one and the other two in the series. Jane is a talented author who can provide you with hours of enjoyable reading.

Diamond in the Rough is the love story between Nathaniel Emory and Clara Anderson, 3rd in The Brides of St. Ives Series. This is a standalone, HEA Historical Romance with some sizzle.
How does a Baron get out of the pickle in which he placed himself? How does the daughter of a tin miner convince her mother that she doesn’t wish to marry a titled gentleman?
This is a beautifully written story with believable characters, intrigue and romance.
I plan to find and read the other books in this series and look forward to more of this author’s books.
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Diamond in the Rough has a well written plot, well developed characters and a nice setting. I enjoyed the author’s writing and will be reading more of her books. I received an arc from the publisher via Netgalley and this is my unbiased review.

In return for any ARC I am given, I always leave a fair and honest review. Interesting tale, well written with good characters.

Really enjoyed this story! Have read the previous and this fits right alongside that - but totally good on its own as well! Loved the characters and the family. Would love to see more.

I received a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I like this like a lot diamond in the rough tell the story of Nathaniel who has been told by his grandfather that a blue diamond was hidden long ago and Nathaniel needs it in order to restore his estate which is in tatters due to his father's debts. The relationship between Clara was very sweet and very organic. I loved everything about the story except for the king's murder subplot that didn't seem to really fit in anywhere. This is the third book in the series so maybe that's where the king's murder fits in however I don't think it's necessary to read the other stories in order to enjoy this one.

I really enjoyed Clara and Nate's story!

Clara's mother is determined that she will marry a man with a title, but when she starts falling for her gardener, she wonders if she can finally marry a man of her choosing.

Nate is trying to find a rare diamond that his grandfather buried on the Anderson's property. To do so without detection, he must pose as a gardener. He didn't count on falling for the daughter of his employer. Clara has not made her distain for the aristocracy a secret, so what will she do when she learns that the man she has fallen for has a title?

We see a few of these scenes in the previous book, so it was nice to see how everything played out. I really enjoyed watching these two fall in love and work out their issues! I'm really looking forward to seeing what Goodger has in store for us next!

I received this book as an ARC from Net Galley. This book is the third in the St. Ives series. Nathaniel Emory, Baron Alford, masquerades as a gardener in the home of Clara Anderson in the hopes of finding a diamond hidden by his grandfather. Clara's family is not accepted by the ton. Her family has plenty of money yet her grandfather was a pig farmer. This is a problem as Class's mother pretty much demands Clara marry a title. Nathaniel on the other hand has the title but is in financial trouble. He needs the diamond to keep his estates solvent. When th two meet, they fall for each other yet their supposed stations keep them apart. When the truth comes out about who Nathaniel actually is, Clara feels betrayed. I'm all honest, it was not my favorite book. I felt the plot dragged at times. I felt like I had to make myself read it because it was boring at times. I am on the dances with rating this book and would probably give it a 2.5 if that was an option.

Mrs. Pittsfield was a maid, not a debutante. Why is her mom listening to this woman like she's an expert?

How long does he think he can keep this up?

Mrs. Gardener is just jealous.

Mrs. Bennington seems a good choice for a bride for his friend.

Jeanine is right. Actions speak louder than words.

I can't imagine never seeing snow.

That was a clever way to leave her a note.

Roger, come on. What would your wife say?

Hey now, Lord Berkley. When you decide to do something, you don't mess around!

Some would say, if you really loved someone, you would be willing to lie in a small cabin with them.

Hello, irony.

That was a good apology.

They really should have more in common.

I thought that, Diamond in the Rough, was boring at a few points. I actually skipped whole chapters and felt I missed nothing. I gave it 3 stars because there were a couple of spots that did make me laugh.

Diamond in the Rough is the third instalment in Jane Goodger’s The Brides of St Ives series. Each book can be read as a standalone.
Clara Anderson's mother will not rest until her daughter has married a titled gentleman. The family may be wealthy now but in the eyes of the ton, Clara will always be the granddaughter of a pig farmer.
Nathaniel Emory, Baron Alford, is masquerading as a gardener to find a blue diamond hidden by his grandfather years before. He needs to find the diamond to save his estate and with someone else searching for it, he is pressed for time. Becoming enamoured with the daughter of the house is not part of his plan.
Clara despises the ton for how they treat her family and when she discovers Nathaniel’s deception she is broken hearted at his lies.
This is a compelling romance with just a dash of intrigue. I much preferred the characters in this book than the previous one I have read. Both are strong willed people who are faced with difficult decisions. The plot moves along nicely, and it is a slow-burn romance.
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The St. Ives interlocking books are a lot of fun--especially seeing the main events of one book as the peripheral distractions of another. In this one, Clara finds love with a mysterious gardener who is not all he seems, with class differences highlighted as a Victorian obstacle. The ending is a little belabored, especially after a solid emotional punch at the wedding.

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This novel includes romance and secrets. Clara Anderson has no desire to marry a titled gentleman, for she has a poor opinion of them. Many do not know the meaning of hard work and look down upon those who worked hard to earn their fortune. However, Clara's mother wants her to marry a titled gentleman and Clara just goes along with her, hoping her mother will give up. Nathaniel Emory, Baron Alford, needs money to save his crumbling estates and tenants. On his grandfather's deathbed, he tells Nathaniel of a blue diamond and the story to how he discovered and hid it. Nathaniel realizes this could help him financially and travels to the estate where Clara's family lives under the guise of a gardener. Clara thinks Nathaniel handsome, and Nathaniel thinks Clara is beautiful, but their stations would prevent them from being together, plus Nathaniel is lying about his identity. Clara and Nathaniel spend time working on the garden together, and falling in love with the other, even though they try to deny it. Nathaniel plans to tell Clara the truth, but needs to find the blue diamond first. But when Clara discovers the truth, she feels betrayed, but Nathaniel has no plans on giving up Clara, for he loves her. Clara loves Nathaniel, but can she overcome his lies about being a baron when she promised herself she would never marry a titled gentleman?