Sophie Barnes is back with another delightful Summersby Tale. This time, Ryan Summersby meets his match!Mary Croyden lives a simple life . . . and she likes it. But when she inherits a title and a large sum of money, everything changes. Forced to navigate high society, Mary finds herself relying on the help of one man?Ryan Summersby. Determined not to lose her sense of self, she realizes that Ryan is the only person she can trust. But Mary's hobbies are not exactly proper, and Ryan is starting to discover that this simple miss is not at all what he expected . . . but just might be exactly what he needs.

? A nobleman and a common girl? A close-knit, meddling family? A trunkful of jewelry? A dastardly kidnapping? Steamy romance!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, Amethyst Goldsmith loves her craft nearly as much as she loves her family. But she hates that her wedding is mere days away. Amy is 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 workaday world and recasting 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 jeweler’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 captures his family’s hearts. Soon Colin fears that if he lets his guard down for even a moment, he might find his own heart held hostage as well…Snowed in together at 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 DetailsA complete, standalone story—no cliffhangers!Series: Chase Family Series, Book 1Style: Humorous historical romanceLength: 120,000 words (about 480 standard pages)Bonus Material: Author’s Note, preview of next book, link to giveawayR-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, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo• Nominated by Romantic Times for Best First Historical RomanceReviews“A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal!”—Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author“A wonderful read! With a deft pen, Lauren Royal captures all the pageantry, excitement, and color that was Restoration England.”—Romantic TimesConnecting BooksWhile 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 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 BetrothedSpecially Priced Boxed SetsChase Family Series: Collection OneChase Family Series: Collection TwoChase Family Series: The Regency Collection

Sometimes what you need the most is found in the unlikeliest of places. Sienna Campbell feels alone. Her work as a physiotherapist keeps her busy but it can’t fill the emptiness in her heart since she lost her grandfather, the only family she’s ever known.
But when a chance meeting with an eccentric old woman leads her to step through an archway and into fifteenth century Scotland, she realizes she had no idea how truly alone she could be. Captured by a ruthless warrior, Sienna is desperate to find a way home. But there is only one person who can help her—and he’s the very man who’s taken her captive.
Cian ‘Red’ Sutherland has a dark reputation. Rightly feared throughout the Highlands, he’s built a wall around his heart, keeping everyone out. So when a strange woman falls into his custody, he wants nothing to do with her beyond the ransom she is worth. But as Sienna and Cian are drawn closer, he begins to realize she may hold the key to the desperate mission he has kept secret— and also the key to unlocking his heart.
Sienna and Cian must learn to trust each other if they are to succeed. But are the walls they’ve built around themselves too strong to breach? Or will they find love in the most unlikeliest of places?
Path of a Highlander is the fourteenth book in the Arch Through Time romance series and can be read as a standalone novel. If you love gorgeous, loyal highlanders, strong-minded heroines and burning passion you’ll love this tale of intrigue, second chances and true love in the Highlands of Scotland. Grab a copy now!

The Hale family is coming to London, and the ton has never seen anything like it...Meet the Hales, a wild, wealthy, and witty family of loveable misfits who are about to take London by storm. If you loved Mary Balogh’s Bedwins, Julia Quinn's Bridgertons, or Loretta Chase’s Carsingtons, you’ll adore the Hales!Victoria Dryden gave Balthazar Hale the last thing he ever expected. A reason to stay…Balthazar and his siblings are living the good life in the utopian community of Canoga, New York, where they have a degree of sexual and intellectual freedom few men—and even fewer women—have ever known.But sadly, all good things must come to an end.When their father dies, the Hale siblings discover two disheartening truths. First, they have an older brother none of them knew existed. Second, this stranger is not only the heir to an English dukedom, he’s also their new legal guardian.Before the Hales know it, all five siblings are dragged to England to take their places in strait-laced, stuffy ton society, where their guardian expects them to make respectable marriages.All Balthazar wants is a way out.Until he meets her.Victoria is a woman with dangerous secrets. She’s the exact opposite of marriage material.Falling for her could ruin both their lives.But none of that matters when she’s in Balthazar's arms…and his bed.Finding their way to happily ever after would be so easy in Canoga.Too bad they aren’t in utopia anymore…This sexy Victorian historical romance features enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, opposites attract, and enough steam to melt your Kindle!THE SPARE is the first in a sensual, adventurous, and loveable 6-book series that features all the Hale siblings.

Love was not part of the plan when this marriage was arranged…Rhys Bettencourt, Baron Trevelaine, had every intention of avoiding his family’s curse. An arranged marriage to a plain bluestocking of fortune should have ensured the provision of at least one heir. After all, it was beloved Bettencourt wives who always died in childbirth. But practical Catherine undermined her husband’s scheme by stealing his heart. The only way for Rhys to protect her is to deny them both physical satisfaction, against his own desires.?Catherine Carruthers was content to wed for practical considerations and accept an arranged marriage to please her family. Two years later, though, Catherine is certain that her dashing aristocrat of a husband regrets his choice and that her marriage will never be more. She accepts an invitation to Rockmorton Manor for Christmas to decide whether to leave Rhys and return to her father’s house. Upon arrival, though, Catherine discovers pages of sensual advice left in her room—as well as Rhys determined to convince her to stay. Can their marriage be saved??Armed with information and with little to lose, Catherine embarks upon a campaign of seduction that Rhys is powerless to resist—even as he fears for Catherine’s fate if he surrenders to temptation. Caught between love and the wretched curse, can Rhys find a way to keep his cherished wife safely by his side?This edition includes the bonus epilogue, Upon a Midnight Clear.