London, 1666Amethyst Goldsmith makes dazzling jewelry, but her future isn’t nearly as bright as the pieces she creates. Though custom dictates she wed her father’s apprentice, her heart rebels against the match. In mere days Amy will be condemned to a stifling, loveless marriage, and she sees no way out—until the devastating fire of 1666 sweeps through London, and tragedy lands her in the arms of a dashing nobleman who knows a diamond in the rough when he sees it… Colin Chase, the Earl of Greystone, has his future all figured out. He’s restoring his crumbling castle and estate to its former glory, and the key to its completion is his rich bride-to-be. But the Great Fire lays waste to his plans, saddling him with trouble—in the form of a lowly shopkeeper’s daughter with whom he’s most inconveniently falling in love...

England & Scotland, 1667: Jason Chase, the Marquess of Cainewood, is out to bring a blackguard to justice when he crosses paths with a woeful Scottish lad. When the lad turns out to be a lovely Scottish lass, he realizes she must be the notorious bounty hunter Emerald MacCallum. Convinced they're after the same man and her very life may be in danger, Jason decides he must keep Emerald close... In Caithren Leslie's view, there couldn't be enough distance between her and the handsome but overbearing Englishman. She's searching for her wayward brother, but Jason won't let a little thing like the truth interfere with his absurd conviction that she's living under an assumed identity. Mindful of the dangerous traveling conditions, Cait grudgingly accepts his protection. Until, that is, she begins to suspect that mistrust isn't the only emotion between them...and their mission for justice just might turn out to be a quest for love...

England, 1667 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 gentleman 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…

Librarian's Note: An alternate title/cover for this ASIN can be found here. A Top 10 Kindle Bestseller from a New York Times Bestselling Author! England & Scotland, 1668: Kendra Chase's brothers are telling her it's high time she get married. 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 highwayman. When she and the dangerous man are caught in a compromising embrace and her overprotective brothers insist they wed, Kendra cannot believe it. Are they really desperate enough to match her with an outlaw? Scottish-born Patrick "Trick" Caldwell is the Duke of Amberley—and also the notorious Black Highwayman, an identity he has assumed in order to right 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 half-truths and forced into a perilous mission, can Trick extricate himself and find love with the woman destined to steal his heart? PLEASE NOTE: This book was formerly titled “Amber.” Book Details A complete, standalone story—no cliffhangers! Series: Chase Family Series, Book 4 Style: Humorous historical romance Length: 118,000 words (about 475 standard pages) Bonus Material: Author’s Note, preview of next book, link to giveaway R-rated Content:,/b>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.

“The Viscount’s Wallflower Bride” is the SWEET & CLEAN ROMANCE edition of “Violet” by Lauren Royal. From a New York Times bestselling author and her daughter! England, 1673: Lady Violet Ashcroft grew up sheltered in the countryside, far from the dashing gentlemen of the court—and that’s how she likes it. Here on her family’s beautiful, quiet estate, she needn’t fight off suitors who are only after her sizable inheritance, or play second fiddle to her prettier younger sisters. Love and marriage aren’t for everyone, and sensible Violet would rather spend her days improving her mind than risking her heart. Until a rather dashing gentleman shows up next door… Ford Chase, Viscount Lakefield, has had it with women. Who’s got time for them, anyway, when there’s important work to be done? Fresh out of Oxford, Ford is ready to devise his first world-changing invention. All he needs is some peace and quiet on his neglected country estate, where there is no family to nag him and, most especially, no women to distract him—until he’s thrown into the company of the intriguing Lady Violet… PLEASE NOTE: This book is the SWEET & CLEAN version of “Violet” by Lauren Royal. If you’d prefer to read the original book, which includes steamy love scenes and stronger language, look for “Violet.” BOOK DETAILS • Humorous historical romance • Book Five of Lauren & Devon Royal's sweet romance The Chase Brides series • A full-length novel (equal to about 415 printed book pages) • PG-rated: Kisses only, no love scenes! This e-book includes Bonus Material: an Author's Note, a preview of Lauren and Devon’s next book, and a link to an online contest where you can enter to win a piece of jewelry. CONNECTING BOOKS While THE VISCOUNT’S WALLFLOWER BRIDE can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren & Devon’s books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: The Chase Brides 1666 - THE EARL’S LONDON BRIDE (Colin & Amy) 1667 - THE MARQUESS’S SCOTTISH BRIDE (Jason & Caithren) 1667 - THE LAIRD’S ENGLISH BRIDE (Cameron & Clarice) 1668 - THE DUKE’S RELUCTANT BRIDE (Trick & Kendra) 1673 - THE VISCOUNT’S WALLFLOWER BRIDE (Ford & Violet, coming soon) 1677 - THE BARON’S HEIRESS BRIDE (Rand & Lily, coming soon) 1677 - THE GENTLEMAN’S SCANDALOUS BRIDE (Kit & Rose, coming soon) Regency Chase Brides 1815 - ALEXANDRA (Tristan & Alexandra) 1816 - JULIANA (James & Juliana) 1817 - CORINNA (Sean & Corinna + Griffin & Rachael) Renaissance Chase Family Series 1549 - ALICE BETROTHED (Adam & Alice, coming late 2016)

England, 1677 Lily Ashcroft is far and away the most conventional member of her eccentric family. 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 now set her sights on Rand—and though it breaks her heart, what else can Lily do but help her beloved sister land the man of her dreams? What no one considers are Rand's feelings on the matter. He's been nursing a secret affection for sweet, compassionate Lily ever since their first meeting. But 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... ~~~~~ Book Two of Lauren Royal's Flower Trilogy Special Author's Cut Edition (fully revised in 2012) A full-length novel of 100,000 words (about 400 printed mass-market book pages) R-rated content: Steamy love scenes! Originally published by Penguin Putnam (Signet) This Author's Cut Edition e-book has been completely revised from the original and includes Bonus Material: an Author's Note, a preview of Lauren's next book, and a link to an online contest where you can enter to win a piece of jewelry featured in one of Lauren's books. Rose Award Nominee! CONNECTING BOOKS While LILY can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of my books feature Chase family members, Ashcroft family members, or both. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: THE JEWEL TRILOGY 1666 - AMETHYST (Colin Chase) 1667 - EMERALD (Jason Chase) 1668 - AMBER (Kendra Chase) THE FLOWER TRILOGY 1673 - VIOLET (Ford Chase & Violet Ashcroft) 1677 - LILY (Lily Ashcroft) 1677 - ROSE (Rose Ashcroft) THE TEMPTATIONS TRILOGY 1815 - LOST IN TEMPTATION (Alexandra Chase) 1816 - TEMPTING JULIANA (Juliana Chase) 1817 - THE ART OF TEMPTATION (Corinna Chase) ALSO AVAILABLE FOREVERMORE (A Jewel Trilogy Novella set in 1677) THE JEWEL TRILOGY - all three books in a specially priced boxed set THE FLOWER TRILOGY - all three books in a specially priced boxed set THE TEMPTATIONS TRILOGY - all three books in a specially priced boxed set

England, 1677 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 convince her that a title is unimportant compared to the passion he knows they're destined to share? ~~~~~ Book Three of Lauren Royal's Flower Trilogy Special Author's Cut Edition A full-length novel of 105,000 words (about 420 printed book pages) R-rated content: explicit love scenes Originally published by Penguin Putnam (Signet) This Author's Cut Edition e-book has been completely revised from the original and includes Bonus Material, including an Author's Note, a sneak preview of Lauren's next book, and a link to an online contest where you can enter to win a piece of jewelry associated with the book. Winner of the Golden Quill Award for Best Historical Romance!

England, 1651: Christmas has been outlawed by the new Commonwealth government-but that won't stop Lady Chrystabel Trevor from embracing the holiday spirit. When she finds herself snowed in with handsome and intriguing Joseph Ashcroft, the Viscount Tremayne, merrymaking leads to mayhem. In a time of fear and oppression, can the magic of Christmas bring two hearts together? PLEASE NOTE: This book is a SWEET & CLEAN ROMANCE. If you’d prefer to read a steamy romance with a similar plot, look for “A Secret Christmas” by Lauren Royal.

A holiday reunion novel featuring New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal’s “outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional” Chase family! Christmas is a time of love, harmony, and family… But the Chases are no ordinary family. And when four happily-ever-after couples and their growing broods all squeeze into one house, it will make for one extraordinary holiday. Combine a heap of adolescents (and adults who act like adolescents) with a handful of pranks, two secret engagements, and one surprise baby, and what have you got? A recipe for A Chase Family Christmas! Revisit the beloved heroes and heroines of When an Earl Meets a Girl, How to Undress a Marquess, A Duke’s Guide to Seducing His Bride, and Never Doubt a Viscount—and meet the next generation of Chases!—in this hysterical and heartwarming holiday reunion story.

♥ Childhood sweethearts ♥ A runaway bride ♥ A farcical fake relationship ♥ A meddling, matchmaking family ♥ Steamy romance! Meet the next generation of “outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional” Chases in this humorous historical romance from New York Times bestseller Lauren Royal! After Lady Jewel Chase’s failed wedding becomes the scandal of the season, she’ll be hard-pressed to claw her way back from social oblivion. But with the help of her ex-best friend Rowan Ashcroft, the Viscount Tremayne, she just might achieve redemption—if she can tolerate his smug, insufferable presence long enough to pull it off… Connecting BooksWhile Something in the Viscount’s Kiss 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 Chase Family Series When an Earl Meets a Girl How to Undress a Marquess If You Dared to Love a Laird A Duke’s Guide to Seducing His Bride Never Doubt a Viscount The Scandal of Lord Randal A Gentleman’s Plot to Tie the Knot A Secret Christmas A Chase Family Christmas Something in the Viscount’s Kiss Chase Family The Regency Tempt Me at Midnight Tempting Juliana The Art of Temptation New in 2024 How the Duke Ruined Christmas Specially Priced Boxed Sets Chase Family Collection One Chase Family Collection Two Chase Family The Regency Collection

In 1651, the four Chase children were orphaned when their parents died defending their king in the English Civil War. Raised on the Continent in the midst of Charles II's exiled court, they accompanied his triumphant return to England in 1660. For those close to the king, the Restoration meant more than the return of the monarchy. The family estate was restored to oldest brother Jason, now the Marquess of Cainewood, and his younger brothers were granted smaller estates and titles as thanks for their family's sacrifice. But none of the Chases have found love... AMETHYST - London, 1666 - Colin Chase's carefully planned life is turned upside down when the Great Fire of London lands a lowly jeweler's daughter in his arms. EMERALD - England & Scotland, 1667 - Jason Chase is on the road to bring a blackguard to justice when he crosses paths with a woeful Scottish lad—who turns out to be a lovely Scottish lass. AMBER - England & Scotland, 1668 - Kendra Chase is caught in a compromising embrace with a dashing, mysterious highwayman. Will her brothers really insist she marry him?

The Ashcroft motto is "Question Convention," and the family is eccentric indeed. An avid gardener, the Earl of Trentingham named his daughters after his favorite flowers, and his son Rowan's name comes from a tree. Though their mother is a successful amateur matchmaker, the last thing Violet, Rose, and Lily want is Mum plotting their marriages. Is it any wonder the Ashcroft sisters are destined to find love in unconventional ways? VIOLET - England, 1673 - Violet Ashcroft isn't planning to marry. She'd rather spend her time improving her mind than risking her tender heart. That is, until a handsome viscount named Ford Chase moves into the neighborhood... LILY - England, 1677 - Lily Ashcroft fell for dashing Oxford professor Lord Randal Nesbitt at sixteen. Four years later, her sister Rose has now set her sights on Rand—and though it breaks her heart, what else can Lily do but help her beloved sister land the man of her dreams? ROSE - England, 1677- Determined to land a wealthy, titled husband, Rose Ashcroft 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.