When an Earl Meets a Girl: 1 (Chase Family)

♥ 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 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 workaday world and recasting 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 jewelers 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 captures his familys 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 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 was formerly titled Amethyst.Book DetailsA complete standalone story-no cliffhangers!Series: Chase Family Series Book 1Style: Humorous historical romanceLength: 120000 wordsBonus Material: Authors 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 Earls Unsuitable Bride by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.Awards- Top 10 Bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble- 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 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 Laurens 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 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 TemptationNew in 2021Alice Betrothed