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, 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 … 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 changing 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 was formerly titled “Amethyst.”
Book Details
A complete, standalone story—no cliffhangers!
Series: Chase Family Series, Book 1
Style: Humorous historical romance
Length: 120,000 words (about 480 standard pages)
Bonus Material: Author’s Note, preview of next book, link to giveaway
R-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, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Kobo, and Google Play
• Nominated by Romantic Times for Best First Historical Romance
Review
“A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal!”
—Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author
Connecting Books
While 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 Series
1666 – When an Earl Meets a Girl (Colin & Amy)
1667 – How to Undress a Marquess (Jason & Caithren)
1667 – If You Dared to Love a Laird (Cameron & Clarice)
1668 – A Duke’s Guide to Seducing His Bride (Trick & Kendra)
1673 – Never Doubt a Viscount (Ford & Violet)
1677 – The Scandal of Lord Randal (Rand & Lily)
1677 – A Gentleman’s Plot to Tie the Knot (Kit & Rose)
1651 – A Secret Christmas (Joseph & Chrystabel)
1688 – A Chase Family Christmas (A Family Reunion)
Chase Family Series: The Regency
1815 – Lost in Temptation (Tristan & Alexandra)
1816 – Tempting Juliana (James & Juliana)
1817 – The Art of Temptation (Sean & Corinna + Griffin & Rachael)
Chase Family Series: The Renaissance
1549 – Alice Betrothed (Adam & Alice)
Specially Priced Boxed Sets
Chase Family Series: Collection One
Chase Family Series: Collection Two
Chase Family Series: The Regency Collection
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A wonderful beginning to Lauren Royal’s amazing Chase Family series!
Set during the English restoration (and oh, how I adore reading historicals that venture outside the usual settings!!), Amethyst by Lauren Royal uses the Great London fire of 1666 to thrust an orphaned female jeweler into the arms of a nobleman desperately rebuilding his wealth after the ravages of Cromwell’s Commonwealth–and she does all this in a story that’s heartwarming, funny, sexy, and fun. Can’t wait to read Kendra’s story, too!
I loved this book, great story and strong interesting characters! It has now lead me to read Emerald, which is the second in the Jewels series.
Lauren Royal’s Amethyst is truly a jewel all readers will treasure!
This is my first read by Lauren Royal and it’s definitely not the last! Amethyst is a beautifully written story with charismatic characters you can’t help but love, and a storyline to keep you rooted until the end. Lauren has a true gift of writing and I’m ecstatic to have a new author and a series I can’t wait to dive into!
A historical romance — the major interest is that the female heroine is an exceptionally skilled jewelry designer. Of course, her finance is jealous of her talent, and she falls in love with a nobleman who recognizes it…. Too dull to read word-for-word, but the plot is obvious.
I’m glad she followed Her heart. Determined to not let customs dictate what she should do.
A Great Book by Lauren Royal in “The Chase Family Series”
Amethyst “Amy” Goldsmith & Colin Chase’ Journey to HEA was Absolutely Wonderful.
Although the Chase Family is titled they are truly unconventional.
I really enjoyed reading this Book. I Love how the Chase Family plays Pranks. I am looking forward to reading Jewel’s Story when it comes out.
Absolutely loved reading this book. Best book ever.
I love reading these books. The characters are so realistic i can see myself right there with them. This gives a glimpse of what times must have been like during this era of history.
Amethyst Goldsmith is engages to Robert, her father’s apprentice. Her father doesn’t seem to see Robert’s cruelty, or hear his statements that amethyst will have to stop making jewelry after they wed. All that becomes moot when the jewelry store burns during the great fire of London, and Amethyst is rescued (along with seven children) by Colin, Duke of Greystone. She finds herself part of his noisy family – Jason, Ford, and Kendra. Everyone loves Amethyst, but Colin is engaged tp Lady Priscilla Hobbs. While the plot develops as a typical romance, the characters are wonderful, especially as they play pranks on one another.
Just enjoyable
Enjoyable book. My interest was so engaged, I purchased and read the entire series. Highly recommend.
Lover it. I think I’ve read it 4 times already!
Such an enjoyable and entertaining novel. Fell in love with the main character Amethyst who life was tangled with sadness, including deceit by the man chosen by her father only to be rescued by the man of her dreams. The author spun an unpredictable storyline which kept me turning the pages to uncover what could possibly happen next. A must read as this author certainly knows how to keep a reader captivated!
This is a sweet book. I always appreciate the writing style.
I did not find the main characters engaging.
What a story! I could NOT put it down! The historical aspects of the story line intrigued me from the start and then the characters drew me in. I didn’t want it to end. Amy and Colin’s relationship pulls you in and makes you feel like you are right there with them. There is a little sexual detail to the story but it is not explicit and just adds to the story. I can not wait to read the next book!
This writer can never disappoint. Wonderful and literate.
enjoyed the entire series of books
Amethyst is the first book of Lauren Royal’s Chase Family Series: The Jewels series.
This Steamy Historic Romance is based in England 1600’s, just when the great fire swept through London.
Amethyst Goldsmith is a gifted jeweler but because she is a woman she must take a back seat to her father’s apprentice, whom she’s supposed to wed.
Colin Chase the Earl of Greystone, knows exactly what he wants in life and has everything all planned out to get it. However, London’s great fire is about to dramatically change is plans.
You’ll absolutely fall in love with this series. Each book can be read as a stand alone but once you start you won’t want to stop.