“The Duke’s Reluctant Bride” is the SWEET & CLEAN ROMANCE edition of “Amber” by Lauren Royal.From a New York Times bestselling author and her daughter!England & Scotland, 1668: Lady Kendra Chase’s brothers insist it’s high time she wed. But although they’ve presented her with an abundance of suitable young men, no one has caught her fancy—until her coach is held up by a dashing, … is held up by a dashing, mysterious highwayman. When the two of them are caught in a compromising embrace and her overprotective brothers demand they marry, Kendra is aghast. Are they really desperate enough to match her with an outlaw?
Scottish-born Patrick “Trick” Caldwell is the new Duke of Amberley—and also the so-called Black Highwayman. But he’s about to learn that leading a double life isn’t nearly as complicated as marriage. When he’s compelled to wed beautiful, headstrong Kendra, he finds himself caught between his perilous secret mission and his watchful new bride. Can Trick untangle the web of half-truths and heartache before he loses his one chance at love?
PLEASE NOTE: This book is the SWEET & CLEAN version of “Amber” by Lauren Royal. If you’d prefer to read the original book, which includes steamy love scenes and stronger language, look for “Amber.”
BOOK DETAILS
A complete, standalone story—no cliffhangers!
Series: The Chase Brides, Book 4
Style: Humorous historical romance
Length: 102,500 words (about 410 standard pages)
Bonus Material: Author’s Note, preview of next book, link to giveaway
PG-rated Content: Kisses only, no love scenes!
CONNECTING BOOKS
While THE DUKE’S RELUCTANT 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 UNSUITABLE BRIDE (Colin & Amy)
1667 – THE MARQUESS’S SCOTTISH BRIDE (Jason & Caithren)
1667 – THE LAIRD’S FAIRYTALE BRIDE (Cameron & Clarice)
1668 – THE DUKE’S RELUCTANT BRIDE (Trick & Kendra)
1673 – THE VISCOUNT’S WALLFLOWER BRIDE (Ford & Violet)
1677 – THE BARON’S INCONVENIENT BRIDE (Rand & Lily)
1677 – THE GENTLEMAN’S SCANDALOUS BRIDE (Kit & Rose)
Regency Chase Brides
1815 – ALEXANDRA (Tristan & Alexandra)
1816 – JULIANA (James & Juliana)
1817 – CORINNA (Sean & Corinna + Griffin & Rachael)
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
LAUREN ROYAL decided to become a writer at the age of eight, after winning a “Why My Mother is the Greatest” essay contest. Now she’s a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of humorous historical romance novels. Lauren lives in Southern California with her family and their constantly shedding cat. She still thinks her mother is the greatest.
DEVON ROYAL is the daughter of romance novelist Lauren Royal. After attending film school, she wrote an award-winning TV comedy pilot and spent several years working in digital video production before turning her focus to fiction writing. Devon lives in Southern California with her husband. She also thinks her mother is the greatest.
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Themes: sweet and clean & wholesome love stories, teen and young adult coming of age novels, lords and ladies, wealthy and rich nobility, castles, England and English history, Scotland and Scottish Highlanders, 17th century and 1600s, Restoration and Charles II, sisters and brothers, family life, friendship, shotgun wedding, matchmaking, romantic comedy, mistaken identity
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Great story. Loved the plot. I finished this book in one day, it was hard to put down. One of my favorites (so far) of Lauren and Devon Royals’ “Sweet and Clean” series.
Lauren & Devon Royal produce yet another superb book together. A forced marriage, highway robbery, purloined treasure, murder and counterfeiting – there is no time for boredom with this novel. Highly recommended.
Enjoyed the book
Light, easy, fun, quick read. Not expilicit.
I couldn’t finish it. The writing was too immature.
I absolutely love the sweet and clean versions of Lauren Royal’s books – thanks to Devon for suggesting it to your mom! I enjoyed each of the characters, how the storyline kept my attention, and the fact the there was plenty of chemistry without explicit content that is so not necessary to make a good romance!
Way much talk and thought of lust for a supposedly sweet and clean version. I will not be reading this author again
I’ve read the other books written in this series and have thoroughly enjoyed each one. Lovely family portrayed in an interesting time in history. Highly entertaining.
I love to read anything Lauren and Devon Royal write. I feel sucked in to the time period. Their words are so descriptive. I like that the females are strong, independent women, but still like to be treated as ladies.
This book was just lovely.
Love all books by this author so far.
I have read several books in this series! All are quite good.
the “clean” version is just as interesting as the steamy one.
Very enjoyable read. These authors know how to create a good story.
Lovely book.
Enjoyable
Great book…
a little bit of history
Sweet book but very formulaic.
I couldn’t get into this one. The female protagonist was annoying.