Once again Mrs. Dove-Lyon is needed to broker a marriage. His for money to support his sisters and she for protection against the uncle and his son who are the epitome of cruelty and greed. Together as husband and wife they will solve the mysteries of the connection between them. An unusual series with interesting takes in each book for Mrs. Dove-Lyon brokering a marriage.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

Meg and Leo both need a spouse. Meg wants the security of a husband so that her relatives can’t steal her inheritance, and Leo needs money to ensure his family name and to raise his sisters. When Meg and Leo separately seek the assistance of Mrs. Dove-Lyon, the owner of The Lyon’s Den and a notorious London matchmaker, Mrs. Dove-Lyon helps them organize a prompt wedding.

Meg and Leo aren’t expecting a love match. After all, they agreed to a marriage of convenience. However, they cannot ignore the instant connection they feel. As they get acquainted, they unravel mysterious ties between Meg’s family and the injury that left Leo permanently scarred.

Meg’s uncle and cousin will do whatever it takes to maintain their secrets, their connection to Leo, and to gain Meg’s inheritance. As Meg and Leo grow closer, their lives take a dangerous turn, and they must work together to ensure their happily ever after.

The relationship between Meg and Leo is quick to develop. This is out of necessity, and, luckily, they are very attracted to each other. I like that, though the couple enters a marriage of convenience, they respect and admire each other from the start, and their chemistry blossoms as they get to know each other.

I also like that Meg and Leo work as a team to figure out family secrets and dastardly plans. Leo admires Meg’s strength, resilience, and intelligence. Meg, in turn, enjoys Leo’s honesty, integrity, and protective nature. They complement and support each other well and help each other deal with emotional issues and concerns, which says a lot about the future of their relationship. It may not have started as a love match, but their respect for and attraction to each other has the potential for an epic romance.

Another aspect of the story that I like is the strong relationship between Meg and her father. The way Meg talks about losing him is quite touching. It is clear that she had a wonderful relationship with her father, and that his death is painful. I also like how understanding and intuitive Leo is. He knows that Meg is going through a difficult time, which is made even worse by her hateful uncle and cousin, and Leo’s understanding and support make him even more of an appealing partner for Meg.

This is a great story for readers who enjoy quick and suspenseful historical romances, and, though it is part of a series, it is a standalone story. Thanks so much to Netgalley and Dragonblade Publishing for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

The Fall of the Lyon is an interesting well written regency romance by Chasity Bowlin.

An enjoyable story where the heroine has to marry for protection from her horrible money grabbing Uncle, and the hero who needs to marry for money but does not discount making it into a love match.

A few secrets along the way, danger from unscrupulous relatives, and the greatest danger of all - falling in love.

A Lyon in her Bed: The Lyon's Den by Chasity  Bowlin is an interesting Regency Romance.

"Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives... and loves."

Take a emotional journey into a world of secrets, a marriage of convenience, the underground world of London, passion, with twists and turns, and love. A compelling and interesting story. Slow in parts but picks up nicely. The characters are charming, has depth and easy to steal your heart. The storyline is unpredictable and interesting. An enjoyable and satisfying read.

#FalloftheLyonTheLyonsDen
#ChasityBowlin, #Dragonblade, #NetGalley,

"I voluntarily received a complimentary copy, however,  these are my honest opinions. I was in no way required nor compensated to write a review."

Rating: 4
Heat rating: Mild
Reviewer: AprilR

This was an enjoyable continuation of the series! In this one, Margaret’s an heiress once her stepfather passes away who a truly terrible cousin who wants to marry her for her money. She gets sent to the Lyon’s Den and marries Leo, who needs a bride with a fortune after his father squandered their money.

An added layer to the story is that Leo has a past connection to Margaret’s terrible uncle and will do everything he can to protect Margaret.

There was a repeated glaring issue of Margaret and Leo being referred to by incorrect titles as a Viscount and Viscountess but other than that, I thought the book was enjoyable for what it was meant to be, a romance with two characters you’re rooting for the whole time!