A Secret Christmas

♥ A secretly betrothed viscount

♥ An attraction of opposites

♥ Snowed in at Christmas

♥ Decorating, dancing, and a double wedding

♥ Steamy romance!




From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal, this beguiling romance reveals the origins of the beloved Ashcroft family featured in her acclaimed Chase Family Series!




It's 1651, and Christmas has been outlawed by England's new Commonwealth government. But that won't stop Lady Chrystabel Trevor from embracing the holiday spirit. When she finds herself snowed in with handsome and intriguing Joseph Ashcroft, the Viscount Tremayne, merrymaking leads to mayhem. In a time of fear and oppression, can the magic of Christmas bring two hearts together?


Book Details




A complete, standalone novel-no cliffhangers!




Series: Chase Family Series, Book 8

Style: Humorous historical romance

Length: 50,000 words

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 "The Cavalier's Christmas Bride" by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.


Reviews




"Captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare will love Lauren Royal!"

-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author


Connecting Books




While A Secret Christmas 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 2021

Alice Betrothed


About the Author




LAUREN ROYAL is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her "truly enchanting" novels have earned raves from reviewers including Publishers Weekly, who calls her "an impressive talent." Lauren lives in Southern California with her family and their two constantly shedding cats. When she's not busy writing, she enjoys singing along (off-key) to Hamilton, dancing (badly), and (wasting time) watching HGTV.




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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