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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I really enjoy this author’s books. They have lots of spirit and caring.
Enjoyed the plot and well written
Following a lot of the rules that are in historical romance this book is a good read and keeps you motivated until the end.
Good stories, good characters. The author has become one of my favorites. I have bought several others of her books.
I liked this book. You weren’t sure what would happen and you certainly didn’t think about the great London fire entering the story and making such changes in the story line.
love lauren royal!
Delightful story
Excellent hisrotical background. Worth the time
Loved the characters. Good read
Loved the easy flow of characterization as well as the nice middle twist. Not as predictable as most.
PIXIE
Interesting in that it incorporated some real history about the Great Fire of England. Liked the family the girl married into.
Very entertaining
Great Book. Lots of short chapters which kept me reading just 1 more chapter
and 3 Chapters later I was still reading 1 more Chapter
A great book I could not put it down! I loved the practical jokes also.
Love the Chase Family! Want to read more!
Mildly entertaining. …like the writers style
This one was so sweet! Colin and Amethyst were the cutest! I have really enjoyed the two books I’ve read in this series, and I really want to read the rest of them! Happy Reading!
A triumphant first book in series
This is a triumphant first book in a series that shows great promise. The plot is full of emotional twists and turns, and the characters are wonderfully portrayed, with the strength required to overcome their obstacles. This is a great book that is suitable for anybody who loves steamy historical romances, that has plenty of intrigue and suspense.
Really liked the book – kept my interest throughout the whole thing!
I only read a few chapters. It just did not grab me.