Not quite up to par in the Lyon's Den world for my tastes - plot and character wise, anyway. I liked a good chunk of the writing itself, as far as good flow to the chapters and nice descriptions.
I just could not get myself to feel a darn thing for our main characters. I was missing the piece where I got invested in their story and why they did the things they chose to do. I felt like we didn't get to see enough of the yearning, fall in love moments that happen during their weekly get togethers, so I was missing the "awe" factor that makes me giddy to see where the relationship goes.

Thanks as always to NetGalley for the chance to read this book.

Dáire O’Neill is The Fixer - a modern kind of Robin Hood/spy who solves problems; but only the bad one in order to turn them into something good. I liked that; him being some kind of super hero! I also liked that Dáire and Blanche became friends and fell in love naturally, evolving from friendship into something more. At this stage of the story I was totally invested in their love story and was so curious to see what would happen next.
Dáire feels a match between them is impossible, due to her father being a gang leader and hating Dáire. You know there is a happily ever after for them so I was wondering how this problem would be fixed, and it kind of didn’t. They just suddenly decided they did want to get married and I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, so to speak, but it never did. It just ended with their HEA.
Mrs. Dove-Lyon was also a character in this book. I like her fierceness and when her arranged marriage between Blanche and the man she picked for Blanche got thwarted, I expected her to do more, get more involved in how this could happen or where this man was held captive. Of course Dáire rescued Blanche but I’d expected her to take some action, too.
It is a nice story though, with some childhood trauma, parental issues, fighting for independence and true love that conquers all. There are a few descriptive sexually intimate scenes.
Although this book is part of the Lyon’s Den Series, it can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger. I ill definitely read more books in the Lyon’s Den Series!
Thank you Dragonblade Publishing, Netgalley and author for providing an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A sweet shorter read in the Lyon series. Blanche is an independent minded woman with a disreputable father. She is determined to thwart her father's plans for her by going to Mrs. Dove-Lyon. I wish the book had been longer to allow for more depth in the story development. I wanted more of the meetings between Blanche and O'Neill in order to understand the development of their relationship.

Fast-paced and exciting, Mrs. Dove-Lyon plays a smaller part in this novel, although she is still a beacon of hope and the promise of a future for Blanche. Her heart was set on the man she knows as Mr. Dillon; however, even though he is kind and tender towards her, making her feel special and appreciated, he keeps his distance, little realizing that he is her protector and is keeping her safe. Blanche's father is rather a sinister character, demanding marriage to a man of his choice. Blanche is well aware that any plans her father has for her will be to her detriment, thus her plans to call upon Bessie Dove-Lyon. Everything seems to be going to plan, nevertheless, Dáire O'Neill and his runners take every precaution to ensure that the wedding goes ahead as scheduled. At the very last moment, their plans are blown to pieces, and Dáire is forced to kidnap Blanche for her own protection. Carefully navigating the underbelly of the Seven Dials, Dáire negotiates a treaty between Blanche and her father, bringing this novel to a successful conclusion. I received a copy of this book as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley, and this is my honest and voluntary review.

I have loved this series since book one. I still greatly enjoyed this story, however I'm truly saddened that there wasn't more of Mrs. Dove-Lyon's shenanigans woven into the overall story as it makes a general romance more engaging. Daire goes to great lengths to protect Blanche in this well paced story. But can he save her from Mr. Dillon? Only way to find out is to join the party and read this entertaining story.

Lie down With a Lyon is the next book in The Lyon's Den Connected World.

This was a very fast paced and (132 pages) short read. I enjoy the series, but was disappointed Mrs. Dove-Lyon role was minimized. Of course, the story is about Daire and Blanche, but we look forward to reading about Mrs. Dove Lyon.

Star crossed Daire and Blanche appear to be apart forever. Blanche wants her mystery man to give her a sign that he cares. Daire does not dare to show his feelings to the daughter of an enemy. An ill-advised marriage and an interruption by her father, causes Daire to rescue her by abducting her to safety. Time will tell whether it is safe to return and under what conditions can she expect from her father.

Still a fun story but would have preferred for it to be a longer book, and more of Mrs. Dove-Lyon.

I enjoyed the story and the romance founded on friends to lovers / love at first sight. Blanche and Dáire are likable characters with a strong connection and a great journey to love.

A sweet story and a nice addition to the Lyon's Den series with strangers to friends to lovers, hidden identity, found family, „He falls first“ and a touch of forbidden love tropes, mild steam, some action, humor and very likable main characters. Dáire is an enigmatic character who is always in control and Blanche is an enterprising woman who knows what she wants and can stand up for herself. I liked how their relationship slowly developed. Mrs Dove-Lyon and the Lyon's Den play a subordinate role this time, but that didn't bother me. The ending dragged on a bit, but there were a few nice surprises and a heartwarming family reunion.

Dáire O'Neill is known as "The Fixer" because he solves other people's problems. Ever since he first saw Blanche Delacourt when she had a fight with her criminal father, he has been in love with her and has his men tailing her to ensure her safety. On a chance meeting, they become friends and see each other often, but Dáire conceals his true identity. He is an enemy of her father and doesn't think he is good enough for her.
Blanche was brought up by her stepmother to be a respected member of society and runs her own successful business with her friend. When her father, the notorious criminal gang leader Jonathan Rivers, tries to force Blanche to marry one of his men, she hopes that Dáire, for whom she has a secret crush, will offer for her, but when he shows no interest, she turns to Mrs Dove-Lyon to find her an honorable husband...

Overall, an entertaining read with a determined heroine, an enigmatic hero, some secrets and twists, that I am happy to recommend!

I received a free ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and left voluntarily.

Scandal, Decisions', Family, Desirous Love:
Have you ever felt like you were being followed?
Well, our heroine Blanche certainly is being followed by Daire and his crew of information gatherers. He needs to keep her safe and follows her every move, even her secret visit to the infamous Lyon's Den.
He knows why she wants this visit the Black Widow. Daire is fighting his feelings for her throughout most of the story.
The longing and desire for both characters come though clearly, and the thrilling and terrifying situations had me glued to my seat
This romance is a delightful, charming story to read with a very joyous ending that brings happiness to all.
💋Sizzle Level Low 1/5

Thank you NetGalley. This a story about a man who falls in love with his enemy's daughter. She thinks he doesn't know who she is. He has her watched to protect her. she goes to Mrs. Dove-Lyon to find her a husband. The morning of the wedding her father has the groom kidnapped what is her love to do but goes to the church to protect her. At first she wonders what is going on. The is about a man who loves her and thinks he isn't good enough for her. He wants her to have a good husband. She has to convince him, he is good enough and they love each other. It is a different story for the Lyon's Den.

Daire and Blanche meet by accident, while Daire knows who she is he also knows that he can’t have her. He can at least see to making sure she is safe even from her father. When Blanche decides to marry another man Daire ends up saving her from her own wedding. Will they see that they actually belong together no matter the circumstance?

I liked reading Blanche and Daire’s story and how they got to the happily ever after. The book was fun and entertaining. I felt the author did a good job with how she convey the emotions of the story on to the pages throughout the book so you could really feel connected to both Blanche and Daire. I would recommend this book!!

Daire O'Neill is known as the Fixer. A first meeting with Blanche Delacourt, becomes a regular meeting twice a week. In love with a woman he can never have, he watches as she hires Mrs. Dove-Lyon to find her a husband. Only her father, a powerful man in Seven Dials and Daire's enemy, will stop at nothing to keep her from marrying anyone other than one of his choosing. Not about to let that happen, Daire must save her even from himself. Another great read in one of my favorite series. Mild descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.

Dáire O’Neill met Blanche by accident, & for him it was love at first sight. She savours their friendship, but he won’t go beyond it as her father is his enemy. Despite her father’s scurrilous reputation, Blanche has built a good name for herself—and a respectable business. When the man she met by accident appears uninterested in marriage, she goes to Mrs. Dove-Lyon to secure a husband for herself—and a new life. When Dáire hears that the man Blanche will wed is not the one Dove-Lyon chose, but one her father has put in his place, what can he do if not save her from her own father.
Another lovely addition to the connected series & this time Mrs Dove-Lyon’s plans go awry but The Fixer is on hand to do what he does. I loved both Dáire & Blanche & thoroughly enjoyed their journey to a HEA, thank goodness Blanche took matters into her own hands! An engrossing story where past hurts are revealed & families are reunited. A very well written novella which I read straight through.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own

Daire has fallen in love with Blanch but he feels he can never have her for his own.
Her father is a villain in St Giles that runs a crew that commits crimes including murder.
Daire runs his own crew but he is a fixer trying to help people with their problems.
They are opposites and Daire is wary due to a threat in the past.
He limits himself to riding with her and conversation.
But he cannot resist when she goes to Bessie Dove-Lyon for a husband.
Then the fun begins with a kidnapping, enforced proximity, and kisses.
Entertaining and a delightful read.

I enjoyed the story but was sorry to see that Mrs. Dove-Lyon played very little in it. Never expecting love, Daire found Blanche but because of circumstances beyond his control he could not act on his feelings for her. I loved how he saved her from a disastrous marriage in order to keep her safe. There are a lot of emotions displayed throughout the story and eventually they get their HEA but it does not come easy. The story is entertaining especially when she connects with her mother’s past. It’s a heart warming story that is worth reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley and are voluntarily leaving a review.

Mrs. Dove-Lyon is not amused when her plans go awry…even worse when she realizes she is wrong. Blanche is caught between a rock and a hard place as her dastardly father keeps bullying her and Daire just wants to love Blanche, but feels he can’t have her. I liked how Blanche took her future into her own hands. The heartbreaking scene of her and Daire in the park was so sad and the author’s ability to really make you feel the emotions is very good. I did not like the f_bomb being used as it was not the least bit necessary , in my opinion. Fortunately, it was only used once. The climax was a bit “anti-climactic” with her father-thought that would have been ‘messier’. All-in-all a cute story to add to the Lyon’s Den series


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