London, 1666

Descended from generations of jewelers, the only thing Amethyst Goldsmith loves more than her craft is her family. And the only thing she hates is 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 world and changing 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 shopkeeper’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 worms her way into his family’s hearts. And Colin fears that if he lets his guard down for even a moment, he might find his own heart invaded as well…

Secluded in 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?

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Series Info

Chase Family Series

The Marquess of Cainewood and his siblings are eminent members of King Charles II’s merry English court. But Jason, Colin, Kendra, and Ford are also family—which means they’re mischievous, argumentative, and always meddling in each other’s lives. As the four Chases find their paths toward true love, they help and hinder one another through grand escapades and even grander passions on their way to happily ever after…

Book Info

• A full-length novel of 120,000 words (about 480 printed book pages)
• R-rated content: Steamy love scenes! If you prefer sweet books, The Earl's Unsuitable Bride is a sweet version of this book.
• Originally published by Penguin Putnam (Signet Books)

Awards

• Top Ten Bestseller on Kindle, Apple Books, and Nook
• Nominated by Romantic Times for Best First Historical Romance!

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