The Art of Temptation - Lauren Royal

The Art of Temptation

By Lauren Royal

  • Release Date: 2012-10-18
  • Genre: Historical Romance
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 128 Ratings)

Description

♥  A sexy Irishman
♥  A rebellious marquess’s daughter
♥  An elaborate hoax
♥  A nude portrait sitting
♥  Two steamy romances, twice the fun!

Another sensual Regency romance featuring New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal’s “outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional” Chase family!

A double romance: Sean & Corinna + Griffin & Rachael!

Sean Delaney has no shortage of female admirers, but all he wants is a divorce—for his sister, that is. Too bad her rotter of a husband, reclusive oil painter John Hamilton, won’t consent unless Sean agrees to help him pull off a major deception. With his sister’s happiness on the line, Sean has no choice. But he won’t be able to do it alone...

Though Lady Corinna Chase is more interested in pursuing her art than finding a husband, she can’t help but take notice of the handsome Irishman who’s moved in next door. When it soon becomes evident that her new neighbor isn’t who he says he is, rather than expose him, she finds herself drawn into the hoax. As collaboration grows into admiration, and temptation breeds desire, Corinna faces a difficult choice: Will she abandon her artistic ambitions, or give up the man she’s come to love?

Meanwhile, Corinna’s brother Griffin is helping their alluring cousin Rachael find her father. Thank goodness they’re cousins, because Rachael has made it clear she won’t ever marry one. Except...they discover she isn’t actually his cousin. Good God, he’s really in trouble now...

BOOK DETAILS

A complete, standalone story—no cliffhangers!

Series: Chase Family Series: The Regency, Book 3
Style: Humorous historical romance
Length: 100,000 words (about 400 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 “Corinna” by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal.

AWARDS

• Top 10 Bestseller on Apple Books
• Nominated for the Reviewer’s Choice Award at SingleTitles.com

REVIEWS

“A captivating historical romance. Fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series will love Lauren Royal!”
—Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author

“Royal adds her hallmark spark of humor to a delightful story of mistaken identity that turns into a charming comedy of errors..…let the mayhem and delicious madness begin!”
Romantic Times

“…a story that will easily steal your heart…delightful, delicious, and glorious reading...Lauren Royal shines on every page!”
Romance Junkies

CONNECTING BOOKS

While The Art of Temptation 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
Alice Betrothed

Chase Family Series: The Regency
Tempt Me at Midnight
Tempting Juliana
The Art of Temptation
How the Duke Ruined Christmas

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 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 husband, two constantly shedding cats, and a stupendous collection of fuzzy socks.

CONNECT WITH LAUREN

• Become an honorary Chase cousin (and get a historical cookbook)! Join Lauren's Chase Family Readers Group on Facebook at: facebook.com/groups/ChaseFamilyReaders

• Sign up for Lauren's twice-monthly newsletter at: http://royall.ink/Newsletter

• 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

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