A Gentleman's Plot to Tie the Knot

A duke-crazed debutante

A sexy Royal Architect

A book of naughty poems

A masquerade ball-in the dark

Steamy romance!

Another enthralling romance featuring New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal's "outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional" Chase family!

The last of three sisters to marry, Lady Rose Ashcroft is determined to land a wealthy, titled husband-a marquess, perhaps, or even a duke. Having had her heart broken in the past, she's decided the key to enticing a man lies in hiding her intelligence and academic interests while flaunting her more feminine qualities. Matchmaking mother in tow and strategy firmly in place, Rose heads off to Charles II's court to find love...

And runs smack dab into Christopher "Kit" Martyn, the one man who could ruin all her plans. Kit is a dashing, successful commoner with his sights set on landing the post of official Royal Architect-and he's the only man Rose feels she can honestly talk to about anything. Kit knows the true Rose, and he wants her, but she thinks of him as a family friend. Can he devise a scheme to convince her that a title is unimportant compared to the passion they share?

PLEASE NOTE: This book was formerly titled "Rose."

A complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers!

Series: Chase Family Series, Book 7

Style: Humorous historical romance

Length: 105,000 words

Bonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveaway

R-rated Content: Steamy love scenes!*

* If you'd prefer to read a Sweet & Clean (kisses only) version of this story, look for "The Gentleman's Scandalous Bride" by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.

• Top 10 Bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble
• Winner of the Golden Quill Award for Best Historical Romance
• Finalist for the More Than Magic Award

"A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal!"

-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author

"...wonderful...charming and engaging...[Royal] portrays the 17th century and Charles II's colorful reign with a deft hand, filling the pages with the history and atmosphere of the era. Relax, enjoy, and delight in another luscious tale."

-Romantic Times

"...delightful...Royal vividly details the seductively glamorous court of Charles II."

-Booklist (American Library Association)

"...full of wit and sensuality, a thoroughly engaging read."

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