Great steamy romance with unique storyline. The characters are great and really have you to rooting for them to make their marriage of convenience a success.

When Lady Emiline Hawthorne arrives at The Lyon’s Den, only to be turned away when she can’t afford the fee, little does she know how her life will change. Meanwhile, Leonard Quinton, 6th Earl of Morton, recently returned from war, arrives at the same time, eager to marry and beget an heir. Little does Emiline realise but Leonard has is hiding his past from her. When she discovers the secrets left in his mother’s diary, little does she know that their contents may change her marriage forever.
This was a well written short story, with so much packed in. I found myself wishing that this story could have been fleshed out, as both characters were both caring individuals with their own personal scars. The detail provided well made up for the brevity of the story and I found myself racing to the end, eager to know the outcome.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

4 stars

I was intrigued with the concept of this series so was on the look out for this book. Men and women who need a marraige go to the local brothel keeper and she matches them up. Emiline has just been rejected by Mrs Dove as she doesn't have the money. Leo sees her as she leaves and as he's keen to get an heir but due to heartbreak rejects looking for a wife the normal way is pleased with the arrangement. He wants a distanced relationship, Emiline keen for a proper marriage. The passionate scenes are evocative and eventually Leo is won round. Mysteries in his life come to the light of day due to Emiline's tenacity.

I recommend this book I think you'll enjoy it. Now I'll need to search out the rest of the series!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

A Lyon in her Bed by Amanda Mariel

Heads up Everyone- Another Of the Lyon’s Den Series and Mrs. Bessie Dove-Lyon does it again! She matches a couple this time without really doing anything, but them meeting in her hallway! Oh, well she writes up the contract because the Earl of Morton is in need of a heir and poor Emeline does not want to marry the horrific man her mother has chosen!

Amanda Mariel achieves writing another pleasurable Lyon’s Den Series Romance.
It hasn’t been all roses and hearts for our Leo & Emeline! Emmy has been struggling to discover why Leo’s heart is so frozen! She knew that was the key to opening up his heart for love.

It was amazing to see how the author led the characters through the story to grow. It’s almost like authors are marriage counselors and they hold the couple’s hands and direct them.

I just wish this book would have been a bigger version, but I know that this series are just quick glimpses! I hope maybe Amanda one day would take this couple and develop them more because they would be fun to read! I love the sauciness of Emeline and Leo has the brooding, but yet protective factor as well. I could see a story about him working for the Crown undercover and someone popping up out of the past to grab Emeline maybe? ? 😀😁
I loved the characters and storyline!
Thank you to the author & publisher for the hard work that goes into giving us the readers the reading enjoyment!
I received a advanced copy from NetGalley and I am willingly giving my thoughts and opinions.

Two people are brought together, but not for love. One is trying to escape a marriage and save them from poverty whereas the other is reeling from pains of the past and needs an heir. A bargain is struck and the two are married. Emiline and Leo are attracted to each other, but Emiline wants to love Leo, he wants to use her for an heir. Leo was betrayed and cannot trust anyone, but Emiline is slowly cracking his armor. Emiline and Leo have passion in the bedroom and as they spend time getting to know each other, their feelings begin to grow. But Leo is too deeply hurt by the past. Can Emiline pull his out of it with the truth or will he succumb to the pain of his past?
I received this novel from net galley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Leonard Quinton, 6th Earl of Morton, returned from the war to discover everyone he loved had betrayed him. Now he must beget an heir without risking his heart. He proposes a simple arrangement to the first lady he sees at The Lyon’s Den—The use of her womb in return for his financial support. Emeline Hawthorne will do anything to avoid an unwanted union—even marry a stranger. To that end, she goes to The Lyon’s Den to enlist Mrs. Bessie Dove-Lyon’s help.
There Leo & Emeline meet by chance & later that day they are married.
A short read, which could have been so much more if it had have been longer. So saying it was an engrossing read that I read in a sitting, both Leo & Emeline had depth & were likeable. I liked that it wasn't insta love but they gradually fell in love & learnt to trust each other & to let go of the past.

Leonard Quinton is the new Earl of Morton. He needs a wife and heir as soon as possible. Emiline Hawthorne needs a husband.
Her mother's pushing her to accept the suit of a man years older and repulsive.
Both go to The Lyon's Den. Emiline cannot afford the fee, but the minute Leonard sees her he knows she's the one and pays the fee. Married that afternoon, he plans only to bed her for an heir, no emotional attachment.
Emiline sees beneath Leonard's facade and the man he really is. If only she can solve the mystery of Leonard's pain. A quick read with a young lady who believes in love.

Will his damaged heart be able to heal when the right person reignites it ...

What a lovely short read Mrs Mariel delivers here. Despite its shortness, it lacks in nothing. The characters are fleshy and with depth.
Emiline is a nice woman who wants to transform her marriage of convenience in one of the heart, why while following her new husband’s rules, she tries to break the wall he has built around his heart.
Leonard has lost everyone who counted for him and it left him a hollow shell of his true self. Why he refuses to engage his heart once more and requires a contract-bound wife, with nothing to expect from him outside providing for her needs.
Emiline’s courting of Leonard is sweet as she slowly breaches his resistance by showing him how lovely it is to have someone to share with every day’s life, but will it be enough when time comes for them to go separate ways.
5 stars

I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Dragonblade Publishing, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

Emiline and Leo have a unique story. He is hurting and she is desperate to not marry an old man. Together they embark on an journey to have a child and then go their separate ways. That is so easy to say, but can Leo really let her go and does she really want to? Readers will love the Lyon's Den series.

When I saw this in NetGalley I immediately requested for it because of the storyline, It is simple and straightforward. A pick me up read.
The hero is reserved and cautious. He hides a deep hurt but he is not portrayed as overly brooding or tortured. The heroine is mature, simple and just likable. The plot is uncomplicated but well written. It needs minor editing but overall quite good actually. A story to read if you want to feel good. No misunderstandings, no angst and no back and forth. Just a nice romance that developed well. There were love making scenes. And there is an epilogue that is just screaming HEA.

Once again, we have a novella that suffers for its length. The plot had potential, but due to the shortness, everything was rushed and lacked the necessary depth to allow us to connect with the characters. The relationship had little growth with much of it happening off-page. I would have loved if the book had been expanded as the premise was great and the sex scenes were scorching hot. Sadly this was a miss for me. 

I received an arc of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a nice, fairly short story that’s one in a series. I actually haven’t read the previous books in the Lyon’s Den series but this one sounded interesting.

I liked it because the romance had a sweet almost soothing quality to it. No heavy handed dramatics, just two people growing together. I wouldn’t have minded a little more depth but for being a short book with a self contained story of two people learning about each other and falling in love, it was enjoyable.

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Nice to read a wedding night with a little passion, most are tentative and uncomfortable, this was more realistic.

The characters were good and I felt gelled well together.
The storyline was great and was entertaining to read.
One the whole an enjoyable book that kept my attention and interest.

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

Lady Emeline Hawthorne and Leonard Quinton, Earl of Morton, both visit a matchmaker. Emeline wants to avoid a marriage to man nearly three times her age. Leo, suffering loss and betrayal, just wants an heir and no risk of attachment.

I was initially drawn to the premise that this book is part of an interconnected world penned by multiple authors. However, other than meeting at the matchmaker, the couple is the complete focus. It was a sweet, and surprisingly steamy, novella. It was a quick read and I would check out this author again.

* I received an ARC and this is my honest review. #ALyonInHerBed #NetGalley

This is my fair and honest review, voluntarily given and in my own words, for this ARC. I do quite like the premise of this series. A gambling den meets matchmaker. What a great series idea. I think i have read all so far and that includes this one. Of them, I think this was the disappointing one. It came to fast and furious for me. I want a bit more to the tale.

A simply written, short Historical romance novella set in 1814 London. This is a nice, easy to read story about Leo, an Earl who needs an heir and Emeline, who is impoverished.. They meet at the match-makers and strike up an agreement to tie the knot that evening, even though they know nothing about each other. Once they're married there's instant attraction/instant lust and some steamy sex scenes. Leo is a very closed off, formal man to her mind, so Emeline spends the first days of their union determined to win him over and soften his frozen heart. Meanwhile, Leo's becoming more and more fascinated with his new wife; a wife he wanted for one reason only- to provide an heir, then dump her in the country.

This was an enjoyable story and I especially liked the last few chapters - plus there was a lovely epilogue. that made me smile. My thanks go to NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for the e-ARC in return for my honest opinion. I will read more from this author for sure.