Dorcas Anderson is doing all she can to survive. When things look the most desperate she saves Mrs. Dove-Lyon from a runaway carriage and it return Mrs. Dove Lyon rescues her. The dynamics in this book are a little more complicated than what I can put in this review. However, I really enjoyed the plot and the Prince Charming who came to the rescue. When all is said and done not everyone is who they seem and some have relied upon information the was not correct and severely biased.
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Enter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made... unusually. 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.

If you haven’t read any of the books in The Lyon’s Den interconnected world get ready to enjoy a unique romance set in the Regency era but TOTALLY unlike a typical Regency book. Think of these books as “the marriage-mart gone rogue” and get ready for shenanigans and happily ever afters.

I found this story to be entertaining with likable characters and an intriguing plot. The story moves along at a steady pace and the ending ties up all the loose ends nicely, leaving the reader satisfied. I would gladly read more books from this author.




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Terrific story about Dorcas Anderson, a twice-widowed mother of a young son. She eloped with her first husband and followed him to the war, where her husband was killed just before her son was born. His commanding officer, who was also her husband's twin brother, refused to give her the money to return to England, leaving her no choice but to marry another soldier for protection. After he was also killed, she made her way back to London, where she takes in embroidery to make ends meet.

One day, Dorcas saves Mrs. Dove-Lyon from an accident and is rewarded with three tokens, each worth a favor from Mrs. Dove-Lyon. The timing was propitious, as she was shortly thereafter accused of theft by her former brother-in-law. Dorcas uses her first token to request help, and Mrs. Dove-Lyon sends Ben, the Earl of Somerfield, to get her out of jail and bring her to the Lyon's Den for protection. There are some lovely scenes of Dorcas and her son at the Lyon's Den. I especially enjoyed seeing Mrs. Dove-Lyon's "wolves" and the third-floor ladies become part of Dorcas's cheering section.

Ben knew Dorcas from when he was with the army. He remembers her as kind and honorable. He is happy to help and, in spending time with her, is reminded how much he admires her. I enjoyed seeing them together as Ben steps in to help her get the justice she deserves. They begin to develop feelings for each other, but Dorcas believes that she is not of sufficient class to hope for marriage. An invitation to the Lyon's Den masque opens her eyes to possibilities for the future. I loved this part. The description of the gown Dorcas designed and its effect on the men who attended the ball was very emotional.

Dorcas and Mrs. Dove-Lyon agree that her best plan to protect herself and her son is to marry again to a man of sufficient rank to stand up to her former in-laws. This is where Mrs. Dove-Lyon excels. Ben recognizes the depth of his feelings for Dorcas, but it is almost too late. I enjoyed seeing Mrs. Dove-Lyon make Ben work to earn the hand of the lady he loves. The ending was intense, but we know love will triumph.

There is trouble for Dorcas throughout the book as her husband's twin brother continues to make trouble for her. Dorcas doesn't know why he shows such enmity toward her. Ben's determination to ensure her safety soon uncovers the truth. Ben's protectiveness goes a little too far at one point, angering Dorcas and possibly opening her up to more trouble. Fortunately, he learns from his mistakes. I liked the twist during the ceremony and the resolution of Dorcas's troubles.

4,5 stars
An enjoyable and well written story full of romance, emotion, drama, danger and suspense. Dorcas is a strong, admirable heroine and Ben is a protective cinnamon roll hero. Both are very likable characters with great chemistry between them and are a perfect match. Dorcas‘ little son caught my heart from the start.

Dorcas Anderson eloped with her first husband Lord Ves Seward, brother to a powerful duke, and followed her husband on the peninsula where she lived as a army wife. When her husband died, leaving her without means and pregnant, she approached his twin brother and superior Lord Augustus Seward, to help her return to England but he refused to assist her. After the birth of her son she after, she married another soldier and kept following the drum until her second husband died in battle too.
Now back in England with her son and no relatives to rely on, she works as a sewer.
One day on her way home she coincidentally witnesses a lady being pushed on the street and saves her life. The lady in question is Mrs. Dove-Lyon who gratefully gives her three tokens to use when she needs a favor from her.
Dorcas and her son are shortly after arrested for stealing an apple due to Lord Augustus‘ false accusation and Dorcas turns to the widow of Whitehall for aid.
Mrs. Dove-Lyon sends Benjamin Barclay, Earl of Somerford, to her rescue in her stead who knew her from their time on the continent.
Ben, an army officer, has admired Dorcas since the time she followed the troops. When Mrs Dove-Lyon asks him for help, he is only too happy to help and protect her. The two fall in love very quickly, but then Ben makes an unfortunate mistake that puts Dorcas in danger and could cost them their happiness, because the Widow of Whitehall has arranged a wager to protect Dorcas and suddenly Ben is just one of many candidates for Dorcas' hand...

Overall, a sweet romance with endearing characters that I am happy to recommend!

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Dorcas Anderson is a widow struggling to make ends meet while caring for her 4 year old son. She makes a meager living sewing, which is barely enough to live on. Dorcas pulls Mrs. Dove-Lyon out of the way of having a carriage accident. In return Mrs. Dove-Lyon gives Dorcas three tokens in a box that Dorcas can turn in for help or favors as needed.
I love the entire Lyon's Den Series, and the plot of this story is a little different. I really enjoyed this story. There are wonderful characters, drama, betrayal, lies, a contest to win a bride, as well as those tokens.

Dorcas Anderson is the widow of a soldier, twice, and a single mother. She struggled to provide for her and her son. Things changed when she saved Bessie Dove-Lyon from being run down by a dray. Mr. Dove Lyon presented her with a box that contained three tokens. For each token she would grant Dorcas a boon. Sort of like three wishes from a genie. When her late husband’s brother has her and her son arrested (falsely) for stealing an apple, Mrs. Dove Lyon calls on Ben Barclay, Earl of Somerfield to help with situation. He met Dorcas when she the wife of an officer. He agrees to help because he believes her to be an honorable woman. As he and Mrs. Dove Lyon help Dorcas and her son, Ben and Dorcas begin to have feelings for each other. Mrs. Dove Lyon sees this and makes sure he is in the game for Dorcas’s hand. She will make him work for the woman he loves. Well, sort of. There is a happy ending, enhanced by the news that a surprise guest at the wedding brings.
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I wonder if we could survive in that time period? Women have to follow so many rules and protect their children when they become widows. A great story with a HEA.

I absolutely love the Dove-Lyon stories and this one isn't an exception. The plot on this story is much different and I couldn't put it down. Dorca is a widow who needs help. Mrs. Dove-Lyon owed her so Dorca reaches out. The story reminds me of Aladdin with Mrs. Dove-Lyon being the genie granting Dorca three favors or wishes. Filled with a Knight in shining, a villain and so much more. The characters have depth, strength, charisma and are just fabulous. The villain is taken care of perfectly, yahooooo! The romance is sigh worthy. So don't miss out on this one.

Dorcas Anderson, a widow, was a strong character who was prepared to work hard to provide for her young son. She has in her possession three vouchers from Mrs Dove-Lyon. Unfortunately, Dorcas had no help from her first husband’s relatives, in fact, some are very vindictive. Ben, Earl of Somerford is asked by Mrs. Dove-Lyon to help Dorcas.They had known of each other previously but now they had a deeper connection. I did like their relationship but it was quite an instant reaction. I found this to be an entertaining read with very engaging characters. I was glad that the villains had some sort of comeuppance. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own. However, I did preorder my own copy.

Thank you Netgalley & Dragonblade Publishing for the ARC. I was too impatient to wait a couple more days for it to come out. LOL! I love this series. I really liked this book as well. I immediately liked the down on her luck, but strong main female character. The main male character was very likeable as well. Trying not to give too much away, I also appreciated the story about women during wartime. One negative is the story was a little short, like a lot of others in this series.

Dorcas Anderson has been widowed twice but when she saves Mrs. Dove-Lyon from being crushed by a passing dray it sets up a chain a series of events she could not have imagined. The grateful lady insists on presenting to her rescuer a tinder box containing three tokens. Each can be exchanged for a favour from The Black Widow of Whitehall herself. Then her dead husband's twin, brother to a powerful duke, has her and her four-year-old son arrested for theft. Mrs. Dove-Lyon asks Ben, the Earl of Somerford to help rescue Dorcas, Ben is glad to help. Dorcas uses another token to enlist Mrs. Dove-Lyon in catching Ben’s attention, little knowing that Ben is already wondering if Dorcas is just the wife he needs.
A charming & delightful novella, brilliant characters & a well paced story had me reading it in a sitting. I loved both Ben & Dorcas, both had known grief. Dorcas was a strong woman who couldn’t understand why her first husband’s twin was so determined to harm her & her son but she scraped a living. Ben didn’t expect to inherit the earldom but is working hard for his dependents. I loved the chemistry between them & how their relationship grew & deepened. There were a couple of surprises & the villain did get his comeuppance
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I enjoyed this Knight in Shining Armour book, and although a fairly short novel, it is emotional, tender, and romantic. Bessie Dove-Lyon is known as a demanding businesswoman, but when Dorcas Anderston saves her life, she can afford to be generous in return. Dorcas is already in something of a pickle with her late husband's vicious family, and when the situation threatens to get out of control, Dorcas accepts the boon the Black Widow has offered her. As trouble escalates for Dorcas and her son, the owner of the Lyon's Den knows just who to call in to assist her in sorting out the mess. Ben, the Earl of Somerford had previously met Meg when she was married to an officer and from his dealings with her, knew her to be a kind and honorable woman. Unfortunately, her in-laws continue to denigrate her, but with Mrs Dove-Lyon and Ben on her side, Dorcas begins to see light at the end of the tunnel. Ben, however, begins to have feelings for Meg and the more he does to assist her in getting justice, the stronger the attraction becomes. As generous as Bessie has been to Dorcas, she still has to get her pound of flesh and she arranges the card game that makes Ben use his wits to win Dorcas' hand. This standalone novel comes to a lovely conclusion with Dorcas receiving the justice she deserves. I received a copy of this book as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

I loved this story with Ben and Dorcas and how it related to the women who followed the drum during war time. It’s a great story in that Dorcas finally gets her HEA but it was not an easy path to it. I also loved that Mrs. Dove-Lyon gave tokens to Dorcas after saving her life and how Dorcas used each token. Stephen was a welcome addition to the story. It’s a wonderful story that is well written and worth reading. I wish someone would give Titan his story with a special someone because he has appeared in almost all stories and I have come to really like him.
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A widow twice over, Dorcas is granted three tokens by Bessie Dove-Lyon for saving her life. She must use them wisely when she and her son are threatened. Ben, Lord Somerford comes to her rescue once but will he win her to wife or lose her in a card game?
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Mrs. Dove-Lyon of the most notorious gambling den in London, is busy making another match through her match making service in Thrown to the Lyon. This time it's a match for those who followed the beat of the drum in this very enjoyable short story. Jude Knight has written a romance with flawed characters who manage to grow and yet retain their personalities which captivates you from the beginning, tinder box containing three tokens, with a brother-in-law that causes some drama and with an enjoyable plot that brings this read together perfectly!

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What a delicious story of a woman, Dorcus, a simple mother widow and Ben, the Earl who saves her. The plot is well written, with a mean villain, an absent Duke and Mrs. Lyon, our famous matchmaker. It never occured to me some of the issues a woman faces when dealing with Ton children. That part was actually scary and I could understand her reaction. The third token scenario was priceless (no pun intended) and a nice surprise. Very sweet, very interesting, very worth the read! Great characters too!

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Thank you Net Galley for a fun read. The widow of two husbands who died in the war Dorcas Anderson had to marry her second husband to protect her son and herself. Now as she is rushing home in London, she saves Mrs. Dove-Lyon from being hit by a dray. She gives her three coins to help if she needs it. The first she needs when her first husband's twin accuses her of stealing. The Earl of Somerfield comes to her rescue for Mrs. Dove-Lyon. He knew her in the war and knows her story so she is in his care until she can prove her innocence. Her husband's older brother has been given bad information from his brother. with the help of a series of people she is helped.

Dorcas struggles to make ends meet for herself and her four year old son.
By happen chance, she is in the right place to save Mrs Dove-Lyon from a terrible carriage accident thereby earning three tokens to be redeemed for favors.
Dorcas runs afoul of her brother in law and Ben the Earl steps in to save her from the magistrate.
An intriguing love story between Ben and Dorcas begins as she figures out how to use her tokens for happiness.
Enjoyed the fact that it was connected to Ben’s sister in a previous Lyons Den story.
Highly recommend for the high jinks of the Den continues.

This was an exciting and entertaining love story. Deaths, murders, attempted murders, thieving, lying, action, intrigue, mystery, and many more emotional and dramatic issues that kept me engaged. I enjoyed the witty and humorous banter between the main characters. I also enjoyed how a surprising romance began despite everything. I recommend reading!

Dorcas Anderson, a young widow who was a camp follower during the war in the Peninsula, saves Mrs. Dove-Lyon's life. In appreciation, Mrs. Dove-Lyon gives her a box with three tokens. Each one to use for Mrs.Dove-Lyon's help. Threatened by her dead husband's twin brother, Ben, the Earl of Somerford, is sent by Mrs. Dove-Lyon to help her. Having known each other during the war, Ben admires Dorcas and her struggles to survive. Mrs. Dove-Lyon again makes her plans to maneuver the two into the position she holds as a matchmaker.
One of my favorite series.
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