England, 1815The eldest of three sisters, Lady Alexandra Chase has always done what was expected of her. But when the man she's loved since her girlhood returns from a long spell abroad, she quite suddenly finds herself hoping the fine lord her brother has picked for her won't propose. She decides that if he does, she'll quite improperly turn him down--that is, until the man of her hopes and dreams informs her he has no intention of marrying her.The last time Tristan Nesbitt saw Alexandra, he was a common man with no hope of ever wedding the daughter of a marquess. Seven years later, he's now Lord Hawkridge, which should make him eminently suitable for the woman who long ago captured his heart. But a dreadful scandal has tarnished his name in England--a scandal so horrid that marrying Alexandra would ruin not only her flawless reputation but her whole family. For Alexandra's own good, he must fight his relentless desires and stay far away...~~~~~Book One of Lauren Royal's Temptations TrilogySpecial Author's Cut EditionA full-length novel of 103,500 words (about 415 printed book pages)R-rated content: explicit love scenesOriginally published by Penguin Putnam (Signet)This Author's Cut Edition e-book has been completely revised from the original and includes Bonus Material: an Author's Note, a preview of Lauren's next book, and a link to an online contest where you can enter to win a piece of jewelry associated with the book.Lost in Temptation was a finalist for the Holt Medallion, Golden Quill, Book Buyers' Best, Award of Excellence, and Beacon Awards!REVIEWS"A captivating historical romance. Fans of Jo Beverley and Julia Quinn will love Lauren Royal!"--Kira Morgan, author of Seduced by Destiny"This deliciously humorous, tender, touching romance, with a dash of recipes from the era that you can try, is a delight for the heart, soul and stomach. Royal takes history out of the doldrums and gives the era brightness and color that draws readers straight into the story."--Kathe Robin, Romantic Times BOOKclub"Royal brings her flair for mixing richly detailed historical settings with sinfully sexy romance to the Regency world in the beguiling start to a new trilogy featuring the Chase sisters."--John Charles, Booklist (American Library Association)"...an adventurous romp through love featuring a feisty heroine and a protective and ingeneous hero...readers are in for an afternoon of delight when they read Lost in Temptation."--Sarah, ARomanceReview.com"Lauren Royal is proving herself to be one of the Masters of Historical Romance. She sweeps her readers away to Regency England with fascinating period details, delightfully conventional and unconventional characters, and a mystery that must be resolved. Run, don't walk, to get your copy today!"--Shaiha, LoveRomances.com