England, 1549

As a ward of the king, Lady Alice grew up at the glittering royal court of the Tudors. She has everything a courtier could wish for: a vast inheritance, a pack of handsome admirers, and a fabulous wardrobe. But it all comes at a price. By the king's command, she's been betrothed to the abominable Marquess of Cainewood, the most cold-hearted man she's ever met. Alice cannot accept this fate, but neither can she defy the king. She must find some means of escape…

As the new Earl of Blackgrave—a title that came with an ailing estate, a hasty betrothal, and the care of four quarrelsome little sisters—the last thing Adam Chase needs is yet another responsibility. But a gentleman does not ignore a lady in distress (especially a pretty one), so when he crosses paths with a young woman fleeing the court in apparent danger, he takes in the secretive stranger—and regrets it almost immediately. For Lady Alice's secrets connect her to a treasonous plot involving the princess Elizabeth, and now Adam's whole family is at risk. But equally troubling as the threat of arrest is the vexation of being betrothed to one girl while he's falling for another…

Book Details

• Humorous historical romance for teens and young adults
• A full-length novel
• Connected to Lauren Royal's Chase Family and Chase Family: The Regency adult series
• G-rated: Kisses only, no love scenes!

This e-book includes Bonus Material: an Author's Note, a preview of Lauren and Devon's next book, and a link to an online contest where you can enter to win a piece of jewelry.

"Alice Betrothed is the perfect blend of adventure and romance, wrapped up in a fascinating historical setting. I loved it!" —Colleen Gleason, New York Times bestselling author of the Stoker & Holmes books

"A mash-up of Philippa Gregory and Meg Cabot! Fans of either will adore Alice." —Sarah McKerrigan, author of Captive Heart

About the Authors

LAUREN ROYAL decided to become a writer in the third grade, 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.

DEVON ROYAL is the daughter of romance novelist Lauren Royal. After attending film school, she wrote an award-winning TV comedy pilot and spent several years working in digital video production before turning her focus to fiction writing. Alice Betrothed is her debut novel. Devon lives in Southern California with her boyfriend. She also thinks her mother is the greatest.

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