A review by jeannethinks
The Roguish Baron by Sophie Barnes, Sophie Barnes

3.0

This is a quick read and the ninth book in the Diamond in the Rough series.
Jack Lancaster, The Baron of Hawthorne, has come home after a four year absence, the prodigal son returns. He is only home to support his sisters during the house party over the Christmas holidays. He has spent his time getting quite the reputation with the ladies. Upon his return he is forced to face his decisions and the reality that he truly can't escape from the draw of one of the reasons he left, Sophia.
Sophia Fenmore is the foster child of the local vicar, she had been raised as their own. She had also been the playmate of the Lancaster children and had always been closest to Jack. She was devastated when he left as she's been in love with him forever. And when he didn't respond to her letters she knew he didn't feel the same. Now faced with the choice of a future as a spinster she chooses one type of love over passion. Until twist and turns take everyone down another path.