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From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal comes a very special 20th Anniversary hardback edition of her beloved first novel, Amethyst: Colin Chase, the Earl of Greystone, finds his carefully planned life turned upside down when the Great Fire of London lands a lowly jeweler's daughter in his arms.

¿ A sexy scientist¿ A nearsighted wallflower¿ A matchmaking mama¿ A Royal Society ball¿ Steamy romance!Another irresistible romance featuring New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal's "outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional" Chase family!The Ashcroft family motto is "Question Convention," and eldest sister Lady Violet agrees with the sentiment completely. For one thing, she's not planning to marry. Plain Violet is smart enough to realize any suitors would be after her large inheritance, or else interested in her beautiful younger sisters-and she'd much rather spend her time reading her beloved books than risking her tender heart...Ford Chase, the Viscount Lakefield, has never spent much time around children...until he finds his young niece dropped in his lap. Although five-year-old Jewel is adorable, she's also an annoying, unwelcome distraction from his scientific pursuits. Lucky for Ford, the matchmaking matriarch next door comes to his rescue-by sending her uncommonly intelligent daughter Violet to help...PLEASE NOTE: This book was formerly titled "Violet."Book DetailsA complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers!Series: Chase Family Series, Book 5Style: Humorous historical romanceLength: 105,000 wordsBonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveawayR-rated Content: Steamy love scenes!** If you'd prefer to read a Sweet & Clean (kisses only) version of this story, look for "The Viscount's Wallflower Bride" by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.AwardsTop 10 Bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & NobleRose Award NomineeReviews"A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal!"-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author"This delectable romp is sure to be just the confection readers need for a sweet night's read...guaranteed to charm."-Romantic Times"You won't want to put Violet down until you reach the end."-Romance Reviews Today"Fans of Amanda Quick will find this romantic pair to be exactly their cup of tea."-Huntress Book ReviewsConnecting BooksWhile NEVER DOUBT A VISCOUNT 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 SeriesWhen an Earl Meets a GirlHow to Undress a MarquessIf You Dared to Love a LairdA Duke's Guide to Seducing His BrideNever Doubt a ViscountThe Scandal of Lord RandalA Gentleman's Plot to Tie the KnotA Secret ChristmasA Chase Family ChristmasChase Family Series: The RegencyTempt Me at MidnightTempting JulianaThe Art of TemptationNew in 2021Alice Betrothed

¿ A runaway bride-to-be¿ A daring disguise¿ A plethora of Royal palaces¿ A close-knit, meddling family¿ A captivating romance!From Devon Royal with her mom, New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal, comes her first novel featuring the Tudor origins of their beloved "outrageously funny, loyal, and endearing" Chase family!As a ward of the king, Lady Alice Hawthorne was reared in Henry VIII's royal court, a world of riches, pageantry, and bloodthirsty political factions. Her upbringing has made her an expert in staying out of trouble...until she reaches marriageable age. Now an abominable betrothal throws her future into chaos and starts a chain of events that leaves her abandoned, out in the cold, and at the mercy of-well, the rather gallant and good-looking Adam Chase...As a newly minted earl, Adam already staggers beneath the weight of his responsibilities, which include his own impending marriage, a failing estate, and the charge of four bickering younger sisters. But a gentleman cannot ignore a lady in distress (especially a pretty one), so when he crosses paths with Alice, he takes in the secretive stranger. Too bad her secrets connect her to a treasonous plot involving the princess Elizabeth, and now Adam's whole family will be implicated. At least getting thrown in prison will save him the trouble of being betrothed to one woman while he's falling for another...Book DetailsA complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers!Series: Chase Family SeriesStyle: Humorous historical romance for all agesLength: A full-length novel (90,000 words / about 360 standard printed book pages)Bonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveawaySweet Read: No offensive language or explicit contentReviews"Philippa Gregory meets Runaway Bride! Devon Royal is a fresh new voice in historical romance."-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today bestselling author"Alice Betrothed is the perfect blend of adventure and romance, wrapped up in a fascinating historical setting. I loved it!"-Colleen Gleason, New York Times bestselling author Connecting BooksWhile Alice Betrothed can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. Should you wish to read the Chase family books 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 Duke's Guide to Seducing His BrideNever Doubt a ViscountThe Scandal of Lord RandalA Gentleman's Plot to Tie the KnotA Secret ChristmasA Chase Family ChristmasChase Family Series: The RegencyTempt Me at MidnightTempting JulianaThe Art of TemptationAbout the AuthorDEVON ROYAL writes humorous historical romance with her mother, New York Times bestselling author LAUREN ROYAL. After attending film school, Devon wrote an award-winning TV comedy pilot and spent several years working in media production before turning her focus to fiction. She lives with her family in Southern California, where she enjoys watching too much TV, drinking just the right amount of wine, and embracing the fact that we all inevitably become our parents.