A Diamond in the Rough
A Diamond in the Rough by Andrea Pickens, published by Oliver-Heber Books on February 4, 2025, is a historical romance set in the Regency era. The story follows Adrian, Lord Marquand, who strives to distance himself from his father’s reckless legacy while secretly excelling as England’s premier landscape designer. When his father’s gambling threatens to lose their ancestral estate, Adrian sees a chance to reclaim it through a game of golf, leading him to an unexpected partnership.
Readers will find a tale filled with secrets and misunderstandings as Adrian teams up with Derrien McClellan, a spirited Scottish girl disguised as a boy to pursue her passion for golf. As they navigate the challenges of their unique situation, the stakes rise not only for the estate but also for their hearts. This edition, comprising 238 pages, delves into themes of romance and personal growth against a backdrop of competition and societal expectations.
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Determined not to follow in the footsteps of his weak-willed wastrel father, Adrian, Lord Marquand, has designed a life for himself based on order and reason . . . and a passion for creating the most beautiful gardens in England. However, he must keep his true identity as England’s most acclaimed landscape designer a secret. But when his father gambles away Adrian’s beloved ancestral estate, he’s sure all is lost . . . until he’s offered a way to win it back.
Adrian isn’t the only one keeping secrets. Derrien McClellan, a fiery, unconventional Scottish lass must disguise herself as a boy to play golf on the hallowed course at St. Andrews. She’s the best golfer. . . which is why a dear family friend asks her help in teaching Adrian how to play so he can beat an unprincipled cad at his own game and win back Woolsey Hall. Derrien has good reason to dislike an English lord, but she grudgingly agrees.
And so the games begin! Secrets tangle with misunderstandings as the mismatched pair struggle to work together. And suddenly the stakes are higher as they head into the final match . . . with their hearts now in play, will Love conquer all?
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