House of Croft, Book 4
Date Published: 06-17-2025
Acquitted of the crime he was accused of, Adrian Croft begins an investigation that could link a duke to his sister's death. But with a fresh series of murders leading straight to Saint George's Hospital, Adrian is torn between his quest for revenge and the need to catch an active killer. For though he may have sworn to yield his power in order to gain a pardon, all bets are off when villains threaten his city.
Having proven her unfailing loyalty to her husband, Samantha Croft settles into married life - an idyl that quickly crumbles when she and Adrian get caught up in a new series of murders. As they follow a trail that leads them through subterranean tunnels and to a secret organization, they face another threat too: a ghost from Adrian's past who's about to bring war to their doorstep.
Interview with Sophie Barnes
What is your favorite part of the book?
The confrontation between the hero and heroine and the villains. It’s the story’s climax where all the clues come together and the hero and heroine figure out who they’re up against. Full of action and a twist or two, this is where they get to shine.
Does your book have a lesson? Moral?
Not exactly, but the series does. It’s all about analyzing people’s motivations from different angles. What’s the right thing to do in a certain situation and what’s the wrong thing to do? This isn’t always straightforward.
Are your characters based off real people or did they all come entirely from your imagination?
All of the characters have come from my imagination.
Of all the characters you have created, which is your favorite and why?
Probably Adrian Croft. As a morally grey hero, I find him extremely complex and fascinating. Despite being capable of extreme brutality, his own personal moral code makes him worthy of respect. Protector of the weak and with a strong vigilante streak, he’s the kind of character one wants to root for, despite the questionable actions he may have taken in the past.
What character in your book are you least likely to get along with?
I can’t name just one since there’s more than one villain.
What would the main character in your book have to say about you?
That it would be really great if I could stop throwing so many obstacles in their way so they could relax for a bit 😂
Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
All of the books in this series are connected through an overarching series plot. It’s therefore best to start at the beginning. This will also provide a lot more information about the main characters, resulting in a more satisfying read.
USA TODAY bestselling author Sophie Barnes writes historical romance novels in which the characters break away from social expectations in their quest for happiness and love. Having written for Avon, an imprint of Harper Collins, her books have been published internationally in eight languages. With a fondness for travel, Sophie has lived in six countries, on three continents, and speaks English, Danish, French, Spanish, and Romanian with varying degrees of fluency. Ever the romantic, she married the same man three times—in three different countries and in three different dresses.
When she’s not busy dreaming up her next swoon worthy romance novel, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, baking, gardening, watching romantic comedies and, of course, reading.
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