Lauren Royal

♥ An English marquess disguised as a commoner♥ A spunky Scottish lass♥ A glamorous makeover♥ A close-knit, meddling family♥ Steamy romance Another enchanting romance featuring New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal's "outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional" Chase family As a marquess and the eldest of four orphaned siblings, Jason Chase is used to taking responsibility for everyone around him-whether they appreciate it or not. So when a shocking crime is committed on his estate, he knows it's up to him to hunt down the perpetrators. Heavy on guilt and light on luggage, he takes to the road...And runs smack dab into a hapless Scottish lad.Who turns out to be a lovely Scottish lass.Though it's her first time in England, Caithren Leslie can take care of herself, thank you very much. But when Jason accidentally knocks her down and decides that makes her his responsibility, he won't take no for an answer. And though he's a pigheaded (and, very well, rather handsome) Englishman who finds her Scots speech unintelligible, beneath their constant bickering runs a current of something else...Through long days on the road and even longer nights, what begins as getting on each other's nerves becomes stripping down one another's defenses and discovering what lies beneath, until all is laid bare. Including the one secret that could destroy their fledgling love...PLEASE NOTE: This book was formerly titled "Emerald."Book DetailsA complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers Series: Chase Family Series, Book 2Style: Humorous historical romanceLength: 118,000 wordsBonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveawayR-rated Content: Steamy love scenes ** If you'd prefer to read a Sweet & Clean (kisses only) version of this story, look for "The Marquess's Scottish Bride" by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.AwardsTop 10 Bestseller on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and KoboFinalist for the Booksellers' Best AwardFinalist for the RWA Award of ExcellenceReviews"A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal "-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author"A lively, fast-paced romance...glittering gem of a novel."-Romantic Times"A passionate tale that brings late seventeenth-century England vividly alive...fast-paced and filled with action from the very first page to the climax."-Midwest Book ReviewConnecting BooksWhile How to Undress a Marquess can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren's books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: Chase Family SeriesWhen an Earl Meets a GirlHow to Undress a MarquessIf You Dared to Love a LairdA Duke's Guide to Seducing His BrideNever Doubt a ViscountThe Scandal of Lord RandalA Gentleman's Plot to Tie the KnotA Secret ChristmasA Chase Family ChristmasChase Family Series: The RegencyTempt Me at MidnightTempting JulianaThe Art of Temptation

♥ A highwayman who is also a duke...in a kilt ♥ A close-knit, meddling family♥ A forced marriage♥ A treasure hunt♥ Steamy romance Another captivating romance featuring New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal's "outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional" Chase family Lady Kendra Chase's brothers insist it's high time she wed. But although they've presented her with many wealthy, titled suitors, no man has caught her fancy-until her coach is held up by a dashing, mysterious rogue. When she and the scoundrel are caught in a compromising embrace and her overprotective brothers demand they marry, Kendra cannot believe it. Are they really desperate enough to match her with a highwayman?Scottish-born Patrick "Trick" Caldwell is the Duke of Amberley-and also the notorious Black Highwayman, an identity he has assumed in order to avenge past wrongs and serve his king. But his already complicated life becomes positively convoluted when he finds himself compelled to marry a red-headed temptress he's only just met. Caught in a web of secrets and half-truths, will Trick be forced to choose between his duty to the Crown and the woman who's destined to steal his heart?PLEASE NOTE: This book was formerly titled "Amber."Book DetailsA complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers Series: Chase Family Series, Book 4Style: Humorous historical romanceLength: 118,000 wordsBonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveawayR-rated Content: Steamy love scenes ** If you'd prefer to read a Sweet & Clean (kisses only) version of this story, look for "The Duke's Reluctant Bride" by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.AwardsTop 10 Bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & NobleA Booklist Top Ten Romance of the YearWinner of the Romantic Times K.I.S.S. Award for Best Romantic HeroReviews"A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal "-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author"Lauren Royal sweeps readers up into the 17th century, bringing all the excitement and glamour of the Restoration to life with her colorful characters, vivid backdrop, and passionate romance."-Romantic Times"A passionate tale that brings late seventeenth-century England vividly alive...fast-paced and filled with action from the very first page to the climax."-Midwest Book ReviewConnecting BooksWhile A Duke's Guide to Seducing His Bride can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren's books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: Chase Family SeriesWhen an Earl Meets a GirlHow to Undress a MarquessIf You Dared to Love a LairdA Duke's Guide to Seducing His BrideNever Doubt a ViscountThe Scandal of Lord RandalA Gentleman's Plot to Tie the KnotA Secret ChristmasA Chase Family ChristmasChase Family Series: The RegencyTempt Me at MidnightTempting JulianaThe Art of Temptation

♥ A Scottish laird who knows what he wants♥ A young widow who knows what she doesn't want♥ A precocious little girl♥ A fairytale wedding ball♥ Steamy romance Another charming romance featuring New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal's "outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional" Chase family Sensible Clarice Bradford is content in her widowhood. She has a pretty one-room cottage and a lovely little daughter, and the last thing she wants is another husband. Until one fairytale evening when she's invited to a wedding at a castle...Scottish laird Sir Cameron Leslie is smitten with the shy English beauty at first sight. He's fiercely drawn to the very strength and independence that make her unwilling to throw caution to the wind and bestow her heart on a younger man. Though passion flares between them, it will take everything Cameron can muster to reawaken Clarice's long-forgotten dreams of true love...PLEASE NOTE: Formerly titled "Forevermore," this is a short novel about 1/4 the length of the previous Chase Family Series books.Book DetailsA complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers Series: Chase Family Series, Book 3Style: Humorous historical romanceLength: A short novelBonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveawayR-rated Content: Steamy love scenes ** If you'd prefer to read a Sweet & Clean (kisses only) version of this story, look for "The Laird's Fairytale Bride" by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.AwardsTop 10 Bestseller on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and KoboNominated by Romantic Times for Best AnthologyReviews"A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal "-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author"Passionate...a Top Pick "-Romantic Times"A precious tale I adored, and it makes me want to go out and buy all of Lauren Royal's other books...This book is a #1 Keeper "" -The Belles and Beaux of Romance"Atmospheric and charming... a] delightful bedtime story."-Publishers Weekly (Forecast Review)Connecting BooksWhile If You Dared to Love a Laird can be read as a stand-alone story, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren's books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: Chase Family SeriesWhen an Earl Meets a GirlHow to Undress a MarquessIf You Dared to Love a LairdA Duke's Guide to Seducing His BrideNever Doubt a ViscountThe Scandal of Lord RandalA Gentleman's Plot to Tie the KnotA Secret ChristmasA Chase Family ChristmasChase Family Series: The RegencyTempt Me at MidnightTempting JulianaThe Art of TemptationNew in 2021Alice Betrothed

♥ A nobleman and a common girl♥ A close-knit, meddling family♥ A trunkful of jewelry♥ A dastardly kidnapping♥ Steamy romance From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal comes the first novel in her beloved series featuring the "outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional" Chase family.Descended from generations of jewelers, Amethyst Goldsmith loves her craft nearly as much as she loves her family. But she hates that her wedding is mere days away. Amy is promised to her father's small-minded apprentice, the last man on earth she could ever love, honor, or especially obey. But the date is set, the dress is ordered, and there's no way out-until the devastating Great Fire of 1666 sweeps through London, shattering her workaday world and recasting her fate...Colin Chase, the Earl of Greystone, doesn't believe in fate. He believes in hard work and securing his family's future, which means marrying the wealthy, high-born Lady Priscilla Snobs-er, Hobbs. When he rescues a lowly jeweler's daughter from the inferno, he's only taking pity on a broken young woman. But as the pieces begin to mend, Amy emerges. Beautiful, passionate, playful Amy, who maddeningly captures his family's hearts. Soon Colin fears that if he lets his guard down for even a moment, he might find his own heart held hostage as well...Snowed in together at empty, crumbling Greystone Castle, an earl and a common girl can't help surrendering to desire. But when the dream is over and reality catches up with them, can they find a way to make their two worlds one?PLEASE NOTE: This book was formerly titled "Amethyst."Book DetailsA complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers Series: Chase Family Series, Book 1Style: Humorous historical romanceLength: 120,000 wordsBonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveawayR-rated Content: Steamy love scenes ** If you prefer to read Sweet & Clean (kisses only) romance, look for "The Earl's Unsuitable Bride" by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.Awards- Top 10 Bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble- Nominated by Romantic Times for Best First Historical RomanceReviews"A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal "-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author"A wonderful read With a deft pen, Lauren Royal captures all the pageantry, excitement, and color that was Restoration England."-Romantic TimesConnecting BooksWhile When an Earl Meets a Girl can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren's books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: Chase Family SeriesWhen an Earl Meets a GirlHow to Undress a MarquessIf You Dared to Love a LairdA Duke's Guide to Seducing His BrideNever Doubt a ViscountThe Scandal of Lord RandalA Gentleman's Plot to Tie the KnotA Secret ChristmasA Chase Family ChristmasChase Family Series: The RegencyTempt Me at MidnightTempting JulianaThe Art of TemptationNew in 2021Alice Betrothed

♥ A disinherited earl♥ An animal-loving debutante♥ A scandalous love triangle♥ An unsolved murder♥ Steamy romance Another heartwarming romance featuring New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal's "outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional" Chase family Rescuing animals is an unusual passion for an earl's daughter-but compared to the rest of her family, Lady Lily Ashcroft is downright conventional. Though she fell for dashing Oxford professor Lord Randal Nesbitt at the tender age of sixteen, she buried her feelings in deference to society's expectation that her older sisters marry first. Four years later, her sister Rose has set her sights on Rand. And with two sisters locked in a tempestuous love triangle, scandal can only be around the corner...When Rand accepts an invitation to stay at the Ashcrofts' country house, he has no idea what he's getting himself into. He's been nursing a secret affection for sweet, compassionate Lily ever since their first meeting. But bold Rose is just as beautiful and shares his academic interests. Now he finds himself caught between two lovely sisters-the one he's expected to wed and the one who's captured his heart...PLEASE NOTE: This book was formerly titled "Lily."Book DetailsA complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers Series: Chase Family Series, Book 6Style: Humorous historical romanceLength: 100,000 wordsBonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveawayR-rated Content: Steamy love scenes ** If you'd prefer to read a Sweet & Clean (kisses only) version of this story, look for "The Baron's Inconvenient Bride" by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.AwardsTop 10 Bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & NobleRose Award NomineeReviews"A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal "-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author"Enchanting, tender, and filled with memorable characters who simply charm their way into your heart."-Romantic Times"...another triumph of deliciously sensual romance played against the fascinating world of Restoration England."-Booklist (American Library Association)"A refreshing story, told with much humor...a real joy to read."-Romance Reviews TodayConnecting BooksWhile THE SCANDAL OF LORD RANDAL can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren's books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: Chase Family SeriesWhen an Earl Meets a GirlHow to Undress a MarquessIf You Dared to Love a LairdA Duke's Guide to Seducing His BrideNever Doubt a ViscountThe Scandal of Lord RandalA Gentleman's Plot to Tie the KnotA Secret ChristmasA Chase Family ChristmasChase Family Series: The RegencyTempt Me at MidnightTempting JulianaThe Art of TemptationNew in 2021Alice Betrothed

♥ A duke-crazed debutante♥ A sexy Royal Architect♥ A book of naughty poems♥ A masquerade ball-in the dark♥ Steamy romance Another enthralling romance featuring New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal's "outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional" Chase family The last of three sisters to marry, Lady Rose Ashcroft is determined to land a wealthy, titled husband-a marquess, perhaps, or even a duke. Having had her heart broken in the past, she's decided the key to enticing a man lies in hiding her intelligence and academic interests while flaunting her more feminine qualities. Matchmaking mother in tow and strategy firmly in place, Rose heads off to Charles II's court to find love...And runs smack dab into Christopher "Kit" Martyn, the one man who could ruin all her plans. Kit is a dashing, successful commoner with his sights set on landing the post of official Royal Architect-and he's the only man Rose feels she can honestly talk to about anything. Kit knows the true Rose, and he wants her, but she thinks of him as a family friend. Can he devise a scheme to convince her that a title is unimportant compared to the passion they share?PLEASE NOTE: This book was formerly titled "Rose."Book DetailsA complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers Series: Chase Family Series, Book 7Style: Humorous historical romanceLength: 105,000 wordsBonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveawayR-rated Content: Steamy love scenes ** If you'd prefer to read a Sweet & Clean (kisses only) version of this story, look for "The Gentleman's Scandalous Bride" by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.AwardsTop 10 Bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & NobleWinner of the Golden Quill Award for Best Historical RomanceFinalist for the More Than Magic AwardReviews"A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal "-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author"...wonderful...charming and engaging... Royal] portrays the 17th century and Charles II's colorful reign with a deft hand, filling the pages with the history and atmosphere of the era. Relax, enjoy, and delight in another luscious tale."-Romantic Times"...delightful...Royal vividly details the seductively glamorous court of Charles II."-Booklist (American Library Association)"...full of wit and sensuality, a thoroughly engaging read."-Romance and FriendsConnecting BooksWhile A GENTLEMAN'S PLOT TO TIE THE KNOT can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren's books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: Chase Family SeriesWhen an Earl Meets a GirlHow to Undress a MarquessIf You Dared to Love a LairdA Duke's Guide to Seducing His BrideNever Doubt a ViscountThe Scandal of Lord RandalA Gentleman's Plot to Tie the KnotA Secret ChristmasA Chase Family ChristmasChase Family Series: The RegencyTempt Me at MidnightTempting JulianaThe Art of Temptation

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal comes a very special 20th Anniversary hardback edition of her beloved first novel, Amethyst-the book that introduced the "outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional" Chase family so many readers have come to adore.Includes newly expanded 20th Anniversary Author's Note Descended from generations of jewelers, the only thing Amethyst Goldsmith loves more than her craft is her family. And the only thing she hates is that her wedding is mere days away. Amy is promised to her father's small-minded apprentice, the last man on earth she could ever love, honor, or especially obey. But the date is set, the dress is ordered, and there's no way out-until the devastating Great Fire of 1666 sweeps through London, shattering her world and altering her fate...Colin Chase, the Earl of Greystone, doesn't believe in fate. He believes in hard work and securing his family's future, which means marrying the wealthy, high-born Lady Priscilla Snobs-er, Hobbs. When he rescues a lowly shopkeeper's daughter from the inferno, he's only taking pity on a broken young woman. But as the pieces begin to mend, Amy emerges. Beautiful, passionate, playful Amy, who maddeningly worms her way into his family's hearts. And Colin fears that if he lets his guard down for even a moment, he might find his own heart invaded as well...Secluded in empty, crumbling Greystone Castle, an earl and a common girl can't help surrendering to desire. But when the dream is over and reality catches up with them, can they find a way to make their two worlds one?PLEASE NOTE: This book has subsequently been titled "When an Earl Meets a Girl."AWARDS- Top 10 Bestseller on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo- Nominated by Romantic Times for Best First Historical RomanceREVIEWS"A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal "-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author"A wonderful read With a deft pen, Lauren Royal captures all the pageantry, excitement, and color that was Restoration England."-Romantic Times"This passionate story will keep you up long after bedtime, laughing one minute and crying the next. Amethyst will be an instant favorite of every historical reader."-LoveRomances.com"Exciting characters, snappy dialogue, and a wonderful love story. Amethyst will capture your heart."-Under the CoversCONNECTING BOOKSMore Books in the Chase Family SeriesHow to Undress a MarquessIf You Dared to Love a LairdA Duke's Guide to Seducing His BrideNever Doubt a ViscountThe Scandal of Lord RandalA Gentleman's Plot to Tie the KnotA Secret ChristmasA Chase Family ChristmasChase Family Series: The RegencyTempt Me at MidnightTempting JulianaThe Art of TemptationABOUT THE AUTHORLAUREN ROYAL is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her "truly enchanting" novels have earned raves from reviewers including Publishers Weekly, who calls her "an impressive talent."Lauren lives in Southern California with her family and their constantly shedding cat. When she's not busy writing, she enjoys singing along (off-key) to Hamilton, dancing (badly), and (wasting time) watching HGTV.