Never Doubt a Viscount

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."

A complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers!

Series: Chase Family Series, Book 5

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 Viscount's Wallflower Bride" by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.

• Top 10 Bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble
• Rose Award Nominee

"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 Reviews

While 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:

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