Amethyst: 20th Anniversary Edition: 1 (Chase Family)

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 Authors 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 fathers 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 theres 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 doesnt believe in fate. He believes in hard work and securing his familys future which means marrying the wealthy high-born Lady Priscilla Snobs-er Hobbs. When he rescues a lowly shopkeepers daughter from the inferno hes 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 familys 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 cant 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 RomanceREVIEWSA captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal!-Glynnis Campbell USA Today Bestselling AuthorA wonderful read! With a deft pen Lauren Royal captures all the pageantry excitement and color that was Restoration England.-Romantic TimesThis 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.comExciting 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 Dukes Guide to Seducing His BrideNever Doubt a ViscountThe Scandal of Lord RandalA Gentlemans 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 shes not busy writing she enjoys singing along (off-key) to Hamilton dancing (badly) and (wasting time) watching HGTV.