Tempt Me at Midnight

Lauren Royal

Mar 2014 · Chase Family Series: The Regency Book 1 · Novelty Publishing

About this eBook

♥ A sexy nobleman with a dark past


♥ A debutante with a flawless reputation


♥ A compromising embrace


♥ A close-knit, meddling family


♥ Steamy Regency romance!

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal comes the first novel in her beloved Regency series featuring the “outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional” Chase family.

The eldest of three sisters, Lady Alexandra Chase has always done what was expected of her. But when the man she's loved since her girlhood returns from a long spell abroad, she quite suddenly finds herself hoping the fine lord her brother has picked for her won't propose. She decides that if he does, she'll quite improperly turn him down—that is, until the man of her hopes and dreams informs her he has no intention of marrying her.

The last time Tristan Nesbitt saw Alexandra, he was a common man with no hope of ever wedding the daughter of a marquess. Seven years later, he's now Lord Hawkridge, which should make him eminently suitable for the woman who long ago captured his heart. But a dreadful scandal has tarnished his name in England—a scandal so horrid that marrying Alexandra would ruin not only her flawless reputation but her whole family. For Alexandra's own good, he must fight his relentless desires and stay far away...

PLEASE NOTE: This book was formerly titled “Lost in Temptation.”

BOOK DETAILS

A complete, standalone story—no cliffhangers!

Series: Chase Family Series: The Regency, Book 1


Style: Humorous historical romance


Length: 103,000 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 prefer to read Sweet & Clean (kisses only) romance, look for “Alexandra” by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.

AWARDS

• Top 10 Bestseller on Google Play, Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo

• Finalist for the Holt Medallion, Golden Quill, Book Buyers' Best, Award of Excellence, and Beacon Awards

REVIEWS

“A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series will love Lauren Royal!”


—Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author

"This deliciously humorous, tender, touching romance…takes history out of the doldrums and gives the era brightness and color that draws readers straight into the story."


—Romantic Times

CONNECTING BOOKS

While Tempt Me at Midnight 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 Series


When an Earl Meets a Girl


How to Undress a Marquess


If You Dared to Love a Laird


A Duke’s Guide to Seducing His Bride


Never Doubt a Viscount


The Scandal of Lord Randal


A Gentleman’s Plot to Tie the Knot


A Secret Christmas


A Chase Family Christmas

Chase Family Series: The Regency


Tempt Me at Midnight


Tempting Juliana


The Art of Temptation

New in 2022

Alice Betrothed

Specially Priced Boxed Sets


Chase Family Series: Collection One


Chase Family Series: Collection Two


Chase Family Series: The Regency Collection

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

LAUREN ROYAL is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of humorous historical romance. Her "truly enchanting” novels have won many awards including Booklist's "Top 10 Romance of the Year," and they’ve earned raves from reviewers including Publishers Weekly, who calls her "an impressive talent.”

All of Lauren's books are complete, stand-alone stories, and yet they are also all connected—because they all feature her beloved “outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional” Chase family!

Lauren writes steamy historical romance on her own and sweet/clean historical romance with her daughter, Devon Royal. She lives in Southern California with her family, two constantly shedding cats, and a stupendous collection of fuzzy socks. When she's not busy writing, she enjoys singing along (off-key) to Hamilton, dancing (badly), and (wasting time) watching HGTV.

CONNECT WITH LAUREN

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• To learn about the real people and places in Lauren's books, enter a contest to win jewelry, and see the ever-growing branches of the Chase Family Tree, visit her website at: LaurenRoyal.com

Ratings and reviews

Daft story, ill-conceived plots with numerous sizeable loopholes overshadowing the intended romance. Illogical reasoning and confused character principles, thrown togather with poor sentencing of phrases is highly frustrating. It started off promising but the read quickly turned tedious. Its a chore to finish this book.

Rumor is always societies answer to boredom. Our two families grew up together, and of course cannot believe how they are touched by the trouble. Alexandra's brother wants to see his 3 sisters happily married off. Alexandra agrees, but has her own choice. Well written, and flowing story. There is a lot of bantering between characters which keeps the story from being "dark". Thanks for the good read!

Lost in Temptation by Lauren Royal is #1 in a new and what promises to be exciting series, "Regency Chase Family" series. Lady Alexandra Chase, the eldest of three sisters, has a flawless reputation always the follow the type. Tristan Nesbitt, now, Lord Hawkridge, who is followed by a scandal that could destroy his happiness. Alexandra and Tristan were childhood friends, however, at the time Tristan was not a Lord. Who doesn’t love the Chase Family? As the the saga continues. Steady paced, with well-developed characters and a mesmerizing storyline. Scandal, deception, passion and romance makes a grand adventure and romp through, Regency England. A great Romance with twists and turns involved in a unique joining of hopefully, two families. I enjoyed the way Tristan and Alexandra learn to trust each other, again and overcome the obstacles they face, to hopefully, find their HEA. Ms. Royal has a talent with storytelling, passion and romance. An enjoyable and satisfying read! Strongly recommended for fans of Regency Romance, with strong characters and a stunning storyline! Rating: 4.5 Heat rating: Mild Reviewed by: AprilR

About the author

LAUREN ROYAL decided to become a writer at the age of eight, after winning a “Why My Mother is the Greatest” essay contest. Now she’s a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of humorous historical romance novels. Lauren lives in Southern California with her family and their constantly shedding cat. She still thinks her mother is the greatest.

Visit Lauren’s website at LaurenRoyal.com, where you can learn about the real people and real places in her books, enter a contest, sign up for her newsletter, and see the ever-growing branches of the Chase Family Tree.

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