A Gentleman's Plot to Tie the Knot

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.”Book DetailsA complete, standalone story—no cliffhangers!Series: Chase Family Series, Book 7
Style: Humorous historical romance
Length: 105,000 words (about 415 standard pages)
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.Awards• Top 10 Bestseller on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo
• Winner of the Golden Quill Award for Best Historical Romance
• Finalist for the More Than Magic AwardReviews"A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal!"
—Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author"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)"Be good to yourself and take this title home as soon as it hits the shelves."
—Romance Reviews TodayConnecting BooksWhile A GENTLEMAN’S PLOT TO TIE THE KNOT can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy 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 Series
1666 - When an Earl Meets a Girl (Colin & Amy)
1667 - How to Undress a Marquess (Jason & Caithren)
1667 - If You Dared to Love a Laird (Cameron & Clarice)
1668 - A Duke’s Guide to Seducing His Bride (Trick & Kendra)
1673 - Never Doubt a Viscount (Ford & Violet)
1677 - The Scandal of Lord Randal (Rand & Lily)
1677 - A Gentleman’s Plot to Tie the Knot (Kit & Rose)
1651 - A Secret Christmas (Joseph & Chrystabel)
1688 - A Chase Family Christmas (A Family Reunion)Chase Family Series: The Regency
1815 - Tempt Me at Midnight (Tristan & Alexandra)
1816 - Tempting Juliana (James & Juliana)
1817 - The Art of Temptation (Sean & Corinna + Griffin & Rachael)Chase Family Series: The Renaissance
1549 - Alice Betrothed (Adam & Alice)Specially Priced Boxed Sets
Chase Family Series: Collection One
Chase Family Series: Collection Two
Chase Family Series: The Regency Collection