? A swoon-worthy nobleman with a dark past
? A debutante with a flawless reputation
? A compromising embrace
? A close-knit, meddling family
? Sweet Regency romance!

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal and her daughter comes the first novel in their beloved Regency series featuring the "outrageously funny, loyal, and endearing" Chase family.

Lady Alexandra Chase has always liked being the perfect daughter, thank you very much. Why would she bother chafing against society's restrictions when instead she could be basking in the warm glow of its approval? But when her brother's best friend -- and secret obsession -- returns from a long spell abroad, she begins losing interest in the suitable young lord she's expected to marry. Suddenly, family duty and a flawless reputation seem less important than the chance, however slight, that her girlhood crush might notice her now that she's all grown up...

Tristan Nesbitt has done some growing up himself over the last few years, what with moving across oceans, inheriting a title, and facing a devastating scandal. But through it all, he's never forgotten the Chases, the closest thing he had to a family back in his school days. When his old friend Griffin Chase requests a favor, he's happy to oblige, as long as he can maintain enough distance from the family that his infamous past won't tarnish their good name. Unfortunately, one Chase seems intent on getting much closer to him than she should...

PLEASE NOTE: This SWEET & CLEAN book was formerly titled "Alexandra." It is an alternate version of the steamy romance "Tempt Me at Midnight" by Lauren Royal.

Book Details

A complete, standalone story -- no cliffhangers!

Series: Sweet Chase Brides: The Regency, Book 1
Style: Sweet historical romance
Length: 100,000 words (about 400 standard pages)
Bonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveaway
Clean Read: No offensive language or explicit content*

* If you'd prefer to read a steamy version of this series, look for "Tempt Me at Midnight" by Lauren Royal.

Reviews

"Captivating historical romance. Romance readers of all ages will love Lauren Royal & Devon Royal's books!"
-- Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author

"... the beguiling start to a new trilogy featuring the Chase sisters."
-- Booklist

"... fascinating period details, delightfully conventional and unconventional characters, and a mystery that must be resolved. Run, don't walk, to get your copy today!"
-- LoveRomances.com

Connecting Books

While How the Marquess Was Won can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren & Devon's books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence:

Sweet Chase Brides
The Earl's Unsuitable Bride
The Marquess's Scottish Bride
The Laird's Fairytale Bride
The Duke's Reluctant Bride
The Viscount's Wallflower Bride
The Baron's Inconvenient Bride
The Gentleman's Scandalous Bride
The Cavalier's Christmas Bride
A Chase Brides Christmas (A Family Reunion)
Alice Betrothed

Sweet Chase Brides: The Regency
How the Marquess was Won
How Do Earls Fall in Love?
How I Spent My London Season
How the Duke Ruined Christmas

Specially Priced Boxed Sets
Sweet Chase Brides Boxed Set One: The Chases
Sweet Chase Brides Boxed Set Two: The Ashcrofts
Sweet Chase Brides: The Complete Regency Trilogy

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