The main thought in his mind was that Isabelle had finally gone too far. Jackson had scheduled this meeting to end all ties to the Lady, but realized that she would not make any of this easy. Gwendolyn was officially on the shelf, having reached the age of twenty-eight. It’s not that she didn’t want to marry, she just needed to find a man that understood her and would accept her as herself.
A chance meeting over daffodils set the plan and the courtship in play. Jackson needs to increase his fortune and Gwen wants a husband, so they agree to combine their talents so each can attain their goal. Only fate has other ideas. Gwen and Jackson begin to have feelings for each other, but there is one who will stand in their way. Will the lies of the lady of manipulation win or will truth and love save the day?

Lord Satyr by Jade Lee is the second in Lee's Lord of the Masquerade series and just a delightful as the first Lord Lucifer. Jackson, Lord Sayres had been under the thumb of Lady Isabella Muenier for years. She had him in her bed when he was a raw youth of 19 but he had been in business with her since then. He had made a lot of money with her, but he was ready to be out on his own. He was tired of her spying and manipulations. She didn't see it that way and she told him. She would ruin him if he didn't cooperate. Gwenn Rees was Lady Isabella's niece, but that was coincidence. They met at a ball and their heads for business saw its equal and a partnership was born. She with the ideas, and he with the practical knowledge and the money. They would cultivate daffodils and make them the most sought after flower of the ton. They had to break through a few boundaries, but she was on the shelf and didn't need to be as careful as she once had. He had not interest in her except for this partnership...until he got to know her better. Lady Isabella was not pleased with the new partnership and set about to destroy it before it got off the ground.

Lord Satyr is a fun relationship between Jackson and Gwen. It grows from nothing into something and it does it organically. She is so much more than she appears to be. He simply wants to restore his family's good fortune and be able to pay for three sisters on the Marriage Mart and see them happy. Lady Isabella even contacts his father in an attempt to undermine him. It truly causes friction. Jackson's firm belief that her can turn Gwen into the most sought after woman of the ton, and therefore use her to sell the daffodils is most humorous as is her reaction to it all. The whole thing is extremely unlikely and that is what makes it so enchanting. This is such a fun story. A reader of romance will love it.

I was invited to read a free ARC of Lord Satyr by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #netgalley #lordsatyr

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Jackson, Lord Sayres, and Lady Gwen Rees are two unique souls who march to their own drum. Where he is charismatic and creative, she is intricate and introspective. The tenderness in the way which Jackson treats Gwen tore at my heartstrings. He was so patient, trying to understand and adapt to her needs. He was kind and gentle in their burgeoning passion. Gwen’s inquisitive nature toward Jackson was endearing. At first glance, the couple seemed so mismatched, yet they complimented each other perfectly.

Jackson has fought and clawed for everything he has against a formidable for who wants to keep him under her thumb. He can see through the deception and find the truth. I loved his strength of character and his sixth sense of what Gwen needed. I fell in love with his nobility of spirit.

I cannot put into words how much I related to and was encouraged by Gwen. She was seen as an oddball and different. She reasoned a little differently than others. She had a hard time picking up social cues. She was brilliant and held great passion yet was dismissed by the ton and her very own family. I could feel Gwen’s intensity and cleverness. I cried with understanding when the world was cruel to her. Gwen was a kindred spirit to me. The character conveyed how tragic it can be when we look at the world a little differently. The character’s true beauty, both inside and out, was shown brilliantly.

The love story was epic. It was sweeping and all-encompassing. The plot was intricate, yet it clipped along at a robust pace. The villain was three-dimensional and very dislikable. I thought it a unique twist, making her a smart, manipulative woman in a world dominated by men. All the characters were strong, even the secondary friends and family members. The heart of the story was two lonely people in search of completion. They thought the completion monetary but found something much dearer. Jackson’s and Gwen’s story was passionate and organic. It flows smoothly off the page. I cheered for this couple and their happily ever after.

The author captured a unique, compelling love story. It had beautiful dialogue, compelling characters, and a captivating plot. It just might be my favorite book so far this year! Such a fresh, unique outlook on a classic love story!

I received an ARC of this book through Netgalley and Dragonblade Publishing. This is my honest, voluntary review.

Lord Jackson Sayres has a reputation for frivolity when what he wants is something substantial. He’s looking for a business endeavour free from his past entanglements. Masquerades are not Lady Gwen’s typical entertainment. She’s a bluestocking with a love of botany. When her husband-hunting plans go awry, she amuses herself by analysing the flowers with a man who looks as depressed as she feels. When they stumble upon a business idea, she’s torn between clinging to the life she’s always known and joining forces with a known flirt. Everything hinges on presenting their product in the most intriguing way and what better plan than to make Gwen society’s newest darling?
The second book in the series but it’s easily read on its own. A well written entertaining read. I like both Jackson & Gwen but I didn't love them & felt that whilst there was attraction it didn’t sizzle. I did enjoy the pair wanting to start a business together & the obstacles thrown in their path all added to my enjoyment. A light hearted read but just what's needed at the moment to give a few hours of escapism
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

A highly intelligent but socially awkward lady, classified as a spinster and on the shelf, meets up with a charming entrepreneur at a masque ball. Opposite from one other in every way, it seems highly improbable that they could ever find common ground. Lord Jackson Sayres is desperate to get out from under the claws of a vicious woman, one that has taught him everything he knows in business, but who wants complete and final control of his life. On the other hand, Lady Gwen would love to have her own children, but given her odd duck status, it seems highly unlikely that she will ever achieve her dreams. The off-beat relationship that develops between Jackson and Gwen is incredibly endearing as he appeases her quest for knowledge but remains gentle and respectful in the face of her need to dissect and unravel every bit of information. Faced with opposition on all sides, especially as it is fanned by the vindictive Lady Meunier, Jackson and Gwen have their work cut out for them in getting their project off the ground. This romance is well written and the tension is carried throughout the plot as the possibility of failure keeps mounting. I enjoyed the humour and found myself chuckling out loud at times, as the quirkiness of Gwen's character and Jackson's irrepressible sisters combine with interesting results. Jackson's kindness and belief in Gwen make him a gallant hero, and despite Gwen's left brain take on life, she is entertaining and witty in her own way. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and although it is part of a series, it is a standalone and comes to a happy conclusion. I received a copy of this book through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

Lord Jackson Sayres has been working for an influential woman for ten years. She has taught him a lot, but now he wants to follow his own dreams and make his own fortune. There is nothing more dangerous than a woman scorned.

Lady Gwen Rees has been declared a spinster by no less than her mother. At twenty eight she has put all thoughts of marriage behind her. She's happy with that, because botany is much more interesting than men.

This is a fabulous historical romance with very unusual and fascinating characters. It will make you realise, if you want something badly enough you can make it happen.

This is part of a series, but easily read on it's own. I will definitely be reading the rest.

Great fun.

Lord Satyr was a lovely regency romance. Both Lord Sayres and Lady Gwen are interesting and engaging characters. I always enjoy reading about heroines who are Bluestockings that shine through and capture the attention of a rogue.

I received an ARC and this is my honest review.

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Enjoyable adventure.

A blue stocking with some great business ideas meets a struggling Lord, dressed as Lord Satyr, at a Masquerade.
The two plot together a new venture, but her aunt, his ex lover, has a different idea for the future of their business.
Looks like sparks are going to fly in more ways than one.

Very enjoyable and entertaining read.

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

This was a sweet story about a socially awkward woman and a man desperate to carve his own path in the world. Gwen is 28 and officially on the shelf according to her mother, and ok with that. SHe's more interested in botany than people and would be happy if left to her own devices. Lord Sayres has helped the investment schemes of others for years and been so successful that he is retaliated against when he tries to go out on his own. Between a woman who doesn't care for Society and a man desperate to use Society's good will to make his fortune, they may be an odd couple, but they may also be a perfect fit. "Lord Satyr" does an excellent job of focusing on the importance of communication in a relationship and how it can make or break even the strongest of people. Both confident Lord Sayres and Gwen are willing to look past what Society calls 'normal' to find their happiness and fortune, and it is definitely the wallflowers who come out the winners in this one.

A fun story full of flowers and learning to stand up for yourself

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

While I liked the concept of the story, I thought this book was just okay. The story is very different from anything that I have read which is a plus. What really held my attention was Jackson. He is a tired rake, but not really a rake, who wants to better his family with his knowledge of investments. Unfortunately, an old love throws boulders in his way all of the time. I did not care for Gwen. Yes, I know she has problems but I did not believe the love story. I have enjoyed many of Jade’s stories and maybe this is a fluke.

4 stars

Book 2 in her Lords of the Masquerade series, Jade Lee's Lord Satyr is delightful, steamy, and oh so romantic.

Our heroine Gwendolyn has never fit into London society and now that she is officially a spinster, she is determined to finally break out of her constraints and do something with her life. When she meets Jackson Sayres at his annual masquerade, they decide to enter into a business partnership in order to save the lord's dwindling fortune.

I was initially a little hesitant to pick this up as the first book in the series didn't quite do it for me, but I figured that maybe Gwen's story would be a little more exciting. And thank God I was right! I really enjoyed the journey that both of our lead characters took and the ways that they supported each other from the beginning. Because Gwen is heavily implied to be autistic, she is not particularly comfortable with being touched and the way that Jackson respects her boundaries throughout their romance was absolutely adorable!

I'm glad that I gave this series another chance and I am incredibly excited for Lilah and Aaron's story in the third book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for an ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review!

I had a struggle getting into this story but I'm so glad I stuck with it. Once the characters caught my imagination I worried about their future. Gwen is an oddity, brilliant but unable to understand people. Jackson is the worker bee with great ideas and the ambition to bring them to fruition. The evil Isabelle made me crazy - she really is so bad. I never write a spoiler but just know that Isabelle wants to ruin Jackson because she can't control him any longer, so Jackson and Gwen create a business together and then the challenges begin! The interaction between Jackson and Gwen is quite lovely and it's so rewarding to see their romance develop.

I was a bit worried from the beginning of the book that it would focus too closely on the manipulative woman we meet in the first scene, but it was actually a really sweet romance once we meet the heroine, Gwen, who is unlike most romance novel heroines.

Gwen really intelligent and sweet, but she has a terrible time understanding social cues. It seems likely she is on the spectrum, and Lee handles this very well within the novel. We get to see both Gwen and Jackson's perspectives on events. I loved watching their relationship develop. Gwen shows her strength and intelligence, and Jackson helps her see that people can love her the way she is.

I enjoyed the secondary characters. It made me want to read the other novels in the series. There are some threads that are left incomplete that clearly are setting up the next book in the series.

I received an advanced readers copy of this book from the publisher and Net Galley in return for a fair review.

Lord Satyr (Lords of the Masquerade Book 2) by Jade Lee
This is Lord Sayres and Lady Gwen's story .. I really enjoyed this book which had all the feelings angst, revenge, vindictive female, laughter, tears, an amazing idea and plan to succeed, a wonderful love story and plenty of steam to get us to their very HEA. I can't wait for the third book in this series Lord Ares.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Action-packed Easy-to-read Entertaining Great world building Happily Ever After Page-turner Romantic Steamy Tear-jerker Twisted Unpredictable Witty Wonderful characters

This is an awesome read of sexy humor and witty dialogue.?
Jackson and Gwen are two of a kind with their love of flowers! Do they actually love anything?
Jade Lee has done a spectacular job with this novel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

3 stars

A fun romance involving fashion, botany, a slanderous enemy, & crumbling castles.

[What I liked:]

•Hints of intrigue & mind games showed up from page one, hooking my interest.

•I like Gwen a lot. I like that she’s straightforward, kind, intelligent, & honest. I enjoyed watching her character growth & finding confidence in herself.

•The prose is decent & easy to understand, with a good balance of narration & dialogue.

•It’s an interesting premise for a romance novel—a business deal to build a florist empire! I really enjoyed all the botany details.


[What I didn’t like as much:]

•It’s hard for me to believe Isabelle could ruin Jackson’s reputation in the way she did without ruining her own.

•The plot line about Aaron needing Jackson’s assistance is set up at the beginning, then never mentioned or even thought of until the very end of the book. That felt clumsy to me, out of place.

•I wish I knew a bit more about Jackson as a person. I know his ambition & his motivations, but I never really got to know his personality the way I got to know Gwen.

•It wasn’t clear to me how Gwen got her dowry money signed over to her. One minute it was impossibly locked up, the next minute she had it.

•I never got a good handle on when this story is set. Is it supposed to be the early Regency era? No one is wearing wigs, & trains aren’t mentioned, so that’s my best guest. But the clothes & hair are never described in enough detail to be sure. Nor are any current events mentioned that could give some hints.

[I received an ARC ebook copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Thank you for the book!]

This is my first Jade Lee romance, and it won’t be my last. This was a light-hearted historical romance with a unique heroine and genuinely nice hero that had me murmuring “Aww!” to myself with delight.

Lady Gwen is a quirky spinster who shows several signs of autism including not understanding social rules, getting upset if someone touches her without warning, having a very keen interest in one subject (botany), noticing small details that others do not, seeming blunt without meaning to, finding it hard to understand what others are thinking, and taking phrases literally. Lord Sayres is an honest, hardworking man who’s been in business with a controlling partner (our antagonist) for the last ten years, and he seeks economic freedom.

It’s never explicitly stated that Lady Gwen is autistic, but I looked up signs of autism in adults on NHS’s website and found her characteristics to fit the bill. I liked that she wasn’t simply another retiring virgin, swooning before the sultry gaze of a brooding rake.

Gwen and Jackson are both interesting, well-rounded characters who exhibit growth over the course of the story. Their chemistry and sexual attraction was believable, and I appreciated that Jackson often didn’t know what Gwen was thinking at the beginning of the novel before they knew each other well. Sexual consent is worked beautifully into the passionate scenes—always appreciated!

At no point is there a misunderstanding of epic proportions, a cheating scandal, or any of the other unpleasant third act dramatics that can plague a historical romance. Instead, we just get two nice people working as hard as possible to overcome society’s restrictions on their economic prospects. Maybe not the most exciting story, but it’s heartwarming and different.

There’s also a good amount of humor woven into the narrative, which I’m always a fan of. I particularly liked a scene in which Lady Gwen gets a warmer welcome than desired from Lord Sayres’s pot and pan selling associate, Yorgos:

”Stop that,” Lord Sayres chided, as he gently moved her to the far side of him while forcing his friend to step back. “She’s a lady who is not to be handled like one of your pots.”
“On the contrary,” the man said heartily. “I handle every one of my pieces as if it were a lady born. Such love I stroke into every peak and valley, such tender care—“
“As you strike it with your hammers,” Lord Sayres interrupted.

My thanks to NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for the free ARC!

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was not in love with this historical romance. I'm not crazy about heroines who doubt their self worth and beauty. Gwen does that more often than im comfortable with. Jackson had to continously convince her that she was beautiful and desirable. Just not what I had expected to read and enjoy

Lovely and sometimes steamy romance with an atypical heroine. No dewy eyed miss straight from the school room, Gwen is pluck to the backbone. With her hero Lord Sayers, the couple slays figurative dragons in search of their happily ever after.

I actually liked this book better than book one. Jackson and Gwen were both compelling characters. The book flowed at a good pace and was interesting enough that I did not want to put it down. I look forward to Lilah and Aaron's book. I think Jackson's sister would also make for a riveting tale.