This was my first Lauren Royal novel, but definately not my last. What a treasure!This first installment of the Jewel Trilogy is the story of Colin, Earl of Greystone and Amethyst Goldsmith, the daughter of a merchant and a talented jeweler. There is a lot of action in this story--London is on fire! Kidnappings! Danger! And of course, there is enough beautifuly written romance to make your toes curl.All of this adds to a very satisfying read. I've already started on Book 2 and have added this author to my list of favorites!