A Duke's Guide to Seducing His Bride

Trick and Kendra's story…
Book 4 of Chase Family Series

England & Scotland, 1668

Kendra Chase's brothers are telling her it's high time she get married. But although they've presented her with many wealthy, titled suitors, no man has caught her fancy—until her coach is held up by a dashing, mysterious highwayman. When she and the dangerous man are caught in a compromising embrace and her overprotective brothers insist they wed, Kendra cannot believe it. Are they really desperate enough to match her with an outlaw?

Patrick 'Trick' Caldwell is the Duke of Amberley—and also the notorious Black Highwayman, an identity he has assumed in order to right past wrongs and serve his king. But his already complicated life becomes positively convoluted when he finds himself compelled to marry a red-headed temptress he's only just met. Caught in a web of half-truths and forced into a perilous mission, can Trick extricate himself and find love with the woman destined to steal his heart?

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…

When 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 ChristmasAlice BetrothedChase Family Series: Collection 1Chase Family Series: Collection 2After the Duke's Wedding

Book Info

  • A full-length novel of 105,000 words (about 420 printed book pages)
  • R-rated content: Steamy love scenes! If you prefer sweet books, The Duke's Reluctant 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
  • A Romantic Times K.I.S.S. Award-winning Hero!
  • Finalist for the Booksellers' Best award!
  • Booklist Top Ten Romance of the Year!

Quotes from Reviewers

The glitter of Restoration England is expertly evoked in Royal's latest romance, the third to feature a member of the Chase family. Liberally laced with intrigue and danger, the book's quicksilver plot is nicely counterbalanced by the passionately detailed romance.Booklist (American Library Association)

This lively Restoration romance…is filled with likable characters, particularly Kendra, who takes the refreshing step of talking to her husband about his confusing behavior rather than generating conflict by jumping to conclusions. [Trick's] interactions with his family are drawn with charm and warmth. Although Royal is a new romance author, this winning debut [series] will earn her critical kudos…an impressive talent.Publishers Weekly (Forecasted review)

Lauren Royal sweeps readers up into the 17th century, bringing all the excitement and glamour of the Restoration to life with her colorful characters, vivid backdrop, and passionate romances. Here she incorporates lessons about family and trust, loyalty and heroism, adding the kind of depth readers cherish. —Kathe Robin, Romantic Times Magazine (4-star review!)

…brings 17th Century England vividly alive…passionate…fast-paced and filled with action from the first page to the climax.Midwest Book Review

A Duke's Guide to Seducing His Bride is a tremendous Restoration romance. The storyline runs quite deep due to the lead couple. Trick is a captivating protagonist with major problems, but it is the likable and honest Kendra who makes the storyline flow. Her simply asking Trick what bothers him rather than the usual leap to a false conclusion is incredibly refreshing and yet never slows down the pace of the plot. The return of the stars from the previous tales add depth and warmth to a strong conclusion to a powerful tale that is clearly part of a royal flush. —Harriet Klausner (5-star review!)

Historical novels offer two important elements to a reader: entertainment and a dose of history that doesn't disrupt the magic of the story. Lauren Royal juggles the two brilliantly, sending readers back to Restoration England in a delightful series of historical romances that will captivate readers with enchanting storylines and colorful characters—a grand adventure. —Cheré Coen, The Baton Rouge Advocate

Lauren Royal's A Duke's Guide to Seducing His Bride is a precious jewel. It captures the true essence of Scotland with a tale of strength and endurance that thrives primarily on human spirit…a powerfully crafted story filled with the history of the times…a passionate romance with enough adventure to keep the reader turning the pages. —Suzie Housley, MyShelf.com

The characters are sexy, funny and believable. The love scenes are teasing and sensual. A thoroughly enjoyable read! —Thea Candee, The Romance Readers Connection

Unusual and very welcome.The Romance Reader

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