A bullied lady and her fortune stolen finally has champions on her side. It’s provides insights into the maneuvers to reclaim one’s reputation and disproving false allegations. The heroine is steadfast and a loving mother. The hero is well liked, supportive and has very powerful connections. This tale has a very satisfying HEA.

I received an ARC of this book and leaving my review voluntarily.

'The Talons of a Lyon' is a delightful regency romance, perfect for fans of the genre who prefer a bit more realism in their novels. I've read quite a few similar novels and this was one of the most "realistic" I've encountered, though I should note I'm no subject matter expert. There is evidence that Jude Knight strives to create entertaining reads that are still accurate to the period they depict. Also, compared to it's peers in the genre, this is a relatively mild read, with some barely-cracked-door romantic scenes, so to speak. The tension still exists between the leads, but is handled in a way more suitable to historical accuracy.

As an aside, Jude Knight's personal journey towards becoming an author is so precious and inspiring :)

I have loved the stories in The Lyon’s Den series because you never know when Mrs. Dove Lyon will call in a debt owed to her and what the payment might be as each are unique and always to assist a lady in need. The moral in all of these stories is to never bet against Mrs. Dove Lyon because it is a no win situation and now Lance’s debt has come due. Lance is requested to help bring Seraphina out to society to help correct an injustice. The story at times tugs at the heart strings especially where her children are concerned. It is a great story that has well developed characters and is entertaining throughout the entire story. This is a story that is definitely worth reading and one I would highly recommend.
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5 stars

I enjoyed this book. Lancelot is a hero. He appears to be just a lazy nobleman but he is very moral and is devoted to his family. He looses a wager to Mrs Dove Lyon and she demands a favour. He's bright enough to say, even though he's in his cups, nothing immoral or a forced wedding. She asks him to bring back into favour Lady Seaphina Frogmore. Her husbands brother has ruined her reputuation, stolen away her children and she suspects is stealing from her sons' estate. At first Lance is sceptical but having seen her reaction to her children he agrees to help her and asks his family to help. He falls in love which is lovely. Mrs. Dove also demands a favour of Seraphina which I think is a link to another of the connected Lyon books. It was great to see how Lance's Duke brother eviscated Seraphina's brother in law.

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

This is part of a series but definitely can be a stand alone book. I've enjoyed all of the books. In this book Seraphina loses her home, children and all her belongings when her husband dies. She does end up getting help but will it be the right kind of help?

This venture into "The Lyon's Den" sees a true gentleman, who has been warned never to gamble with the Black Widow fall to her talons.

Lady Seraphina Frogmore has had everything taken from her, even her children. She has nothing to offer the Black Widow in exchange for help.

All the characters in this historical romance show us just how important family can be in their lives, for good and bad. An emotional journey for all.

Good fun.

I recently discovered Jude Knight and so far I am a big fan. With Talons of a Lyon she enters the Lyon's Den which has also been a big favorite of mine. This was a really interesting twist on the wager with the result being the promise of a future favor instead of an immediate match. And once again we get to see that Dove-Lyon definitely knows what she is doing when making matches. I appreciated that Lance was initially skeptical about Seraphina because it was real to the time in which the story takes place. I also loved his reaction when she tells him he isn't the right person to help her based on him to some extent believing the lies that have been spread about her. This novel also does a really good job of establishing how women were treated during this time in history and how they truly had no control over their lives, children, or money. Seeing how Lance's family comes to her aid was really nice. And their romance occurs slowly as they spend time with one another. It was also really interesting that Knight included characters from another author's entry into the series. Of course, now I really want to read that one as well!

Do not wait to read this book! Words of warning: Be prepared to not be able to put it down, and have tissues handy. You will not be disappointed!