This is a different Lyon. Usually in the Lyons Den they get married first then try to fall in love. However, the ground rule for this stubbed gent is different. you must protect the girl for 21 days. Unless you want your markers due. So he complies. She is needing a husband because she has been almost abducted by cashless peers. As they spend time together he finally realizes the scam the Mrs. Dove-Lyon has pushed him into.
I have enjoyed seeing his unique story unfold. I have always enjoyed The Lyons Den Series but this book especially so. I think because it was a different take at the same thing.
I received a complementary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion I have given is my own. I am disclosing this according to the guidelines.

I love Shana Galen and am currently finishing up her Survivors series. I hadn't heard of this "Lyon's Den connected world" before and it has 71 books! I may read others because I like some of the other authors, and I like novellas.

In this story, Bianca, the younger of two wealthy sisters, has been almost kidnapped 3 times by poor peers who want her for her money. I really wonder if this soft of thing really happened back then and/or if the guardian would really be required to pay someone her dowry even if she was kidnapped and didn't necessarily agree to marry the person. But I digress.

Bianca and her father go to a matchmaker who pairs her with Theo, a former soldier who has lost lots of money gambling. The plan is that Theo will protect Bianca for 21 days, and over that time she'll end up proposing to him because he isn't likely to do the same. Theo is tormented by the war and how he had let his friend down before he died.

It's a short story and a lot happens along the way. I liked the characters and the story but the "instalove" part of it seemed too rushed. That being said, I will read almost anything by Shana Galen so I was not disappointed.

I received a promotional copy and am giving an honest review.

An outlandish set of circumstances brought Theo and Bianca together and proximity and the threat of danger took care of the rest of their feeble resistance.

I had a lot of thoughts running through my brain after reading the first few pages. What on earth was happening? How big was this woman's dowry? What was wrong with her sister? Well, never fear, all these questions were answered, eventually. It was a lot of fun piecing together the puzzle that was Bianca and her enormous fortune.

It was easy to peg Bianca as a pushover initially, but she certainly stood her ground when dealing with Theo. I enjoyed the humorous writing style, especially Theo's clever quips and inner thoughts and Bianca's ineffectual efforts at flirting. They had great chemistry and Theo turned out to be a true hero.

I loved everything about this story and can highly recommend it if you like a steamy historical romance novella. This book is part of The Lyon's Den Connected World, but each book stands perfectly well on its own.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Bianca is having trouble finding a husband. First, her older sister just can’t find a suitable match so the marriage mart frowns upon her looking for a husband now. Second, men keep trying to kidnap Bianca for her inheritance. In a fit of desperation, her father takes her to the Lyon’s Den and asks the Black Widow to make a good match. Theo owes the Black Widow a good deal of money. He is told that he will act as Bianca’s bodyguard for 21 days. What he doesn’t know is that Bianca must ask him to marry her by the end of the 21 days or they will go their separate ways.

Bianca could have been a sad and ridiculous character. Instead, the author gave her depth. She is intelligent, well read and willing to learn new things. My one issue with her is that Theo keeps having to tell her not to leave the house alone. I understand that she feels safe in her family’s country estate but the fortune hunters are clearly dangerous and willing to do anything to force her into marriage. She could almost have been deemed “too stupid to live” if the book had been any longer. Theo starts out the book drunk and broke. The author does a good job explaining why Theo is down on his luck. This was not a redemption story for Theo since he was already a good guy. The story is more than a little ludicrous but by the end I was rooting for them to get together and be happy.

The author decided to create a catchy little stuck together romance set in England during a time when women were property and the Ton ruled relationships. This is part of a much larger series but is a totally standalone book. I will read more from this author in the future.

21 Days with the Lyon by Shana Galen is a delightful fulfilling quick read storyline that will charm the reader.

Bianca Featherswallow is a heiress that keeps getting abducted for her large dowry so her poor father comes up with a plan to get her married and protect her. I love how the story explains the accounting of the deal from Bianca’s view and Theo’s view which are not quite the same. It does make a very interesting storyline and the various abductors add the drama to the story.

Theo is broken from experiences in the war and later after he got back from the war so choosing him to protect Bianca was an interesting choice by Mrs. Dove-Lyon. I have read another book which included the character Mrs. Dove-Lyon and I really enjoyed it so I was very excited to read this one as well.

This book is fun, lively, and dramatic and I recommend it to all reader’s.

Protecting the Heiress

Fortune hunters keep attempting to abduct Bianca for her dowry. In desperation, her father seeks the help of Mrs. Dove-Lyon. She has made seemingly impossible matches. Could she help his daughter?

Theo owed Mrs. Dove-Lyon a great deal of money. To drown his sorrows, he drank and gambled. Now, it was time to pay the piper. Theo must protect Bianca for twenty-one days. They would go to the country to hide from fortune hunters. What Theo did not know was that Bianca must propose by the end of the twenty-one days.

Theo did not think he deserved happiness. Bianca did not know how she would propose to a man who left her tongue-tied. Could love help these two people conquer their fears? For the answers, you would want to read this entertaining tale. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to those who like historical romance.

Bianca Featherswallow needs just 21 days to convince Theo Filliol, to marry her. If she doesn’t marry in three weeks, Bianca will once again be prey to fortune hunters who are eager to abduct her for her dowry. Theo was hired by her father to protect her, but he is only doing so as he has racked up debt to Mrs. Dove-Lyon. Little does he know that Bianca’s father and Mrs Dove-Lyon have him as their plan to marry Bianca if she is agreeable to the arrangement.
A sweet and fast paced novella with two characters who fall in love at first sight. However, Theo just needs some or little convincing by Bianca, as he is trying to do the right thing by her. Theo is an honorable man, and Bianca is a lovely young girl, making for a lovely romance.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I loved this addition to The Lyon's Den Connected World! This couple was so entertaining. The situation where fortune hunters were after her & the measures they would go to was amazing. I am looking forward to reading Bianca's sister's story next.

21 Days with the Lyon by Shana Galen is an entertaining story about a young man who owes Mrs. Dove-Lyon a great deal of money, and a young woman, Bianca, who has such a large dowry that men attempt abductions in order to be married to her. Her father just wants her safe and so approaches Mrs. Dove-Lyon who suggests that Mr Theofile Filliol accompany her to their country home as a body guard for the next twenty-one days and at the end of that time she could propose to him. This, in an attempt to not coerce her into marriage. So he did. They got along well, but Bianca had no idea how to attract or seduce a man, so she embarrassed herself and took her her room. One thing happened after another and believing her to be safe, one morning she took a walk, on her own property, and was grabbed by another man wanting a rich wife. He lost hold of her and she fell and hit her head and broke her arm. Then, Theo arrived, just in time to carry her home. It took a while for the doctor to arrive as the bridge had been washed out. When he arrived he said head injuries were hard and she may or may not wake up. He wrote to her father.

When she was asleep, he spilled his heart out to her, believing her unable to hear him. It was cleansing, but she was kind when she awoke and tried to reassure him. They were both nice people, neither one had any particular outstanding traits, but they were written to be likable. The plot was a little different and so that made it an enjoyable read. Always love Mrs. Dove-Lyon. A fun read. I recommend it.

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I enjoy whatever this author writes because it is always engaging, well-written, and entertaining whether the novel is long or short. I loved the characters in this book as Bessie Dove-Lyon orchestrates yet another match between two people who need one another. Bianca needs to leave London if she is to escape unwanted attention from desperate men who want the dowry, but not the bride on offer, namely her volatile sister. The Black Widow comes up with a plan to send the reluctant Theo Filliol as Bianca's protector when she returns home to her family's estate. The attraction is instant, but condemnation sits on Theo's shoulder, constantly goading him and telling him how worthless he is. When Bianca is attacked yet again with disastrous results, Theo sits at her bedside and whispers her secrets to her, not realizing she has heard every word. Ultimately, the choice is Bianca's and she chooses Theo. The problem is whether or not he will accept what is being offered to him. The novel is a standalone and comes to a sweet conclusion. I received a copy of this heartwarming book as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

Bianca has a problem. She is the youngest daughter of Viscount Featherswallow with a sweet disposition and a substantial dowry. Three times she's almost been abducted for a quick trip to Gretna Green. Out of desperation, her father goes to Mrs. Dove-Lyon to arrange a marriage. For only if Bianca is married will she be safe. Theo Filliol has run up considerable debt at the Lyon's Den and his father has cut him off. The only choice he has is to be Bianca's protector for twenty-one days at the families country home. Bianca thinks she's safe in the country, but Theo isn't going to let anything happen to her even though he feels he is a failure. Bianca won't give up on the man she loves. Sweet with painful memories.
Mild descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.

This historical romance takes us back to visit to the "Lyon's Den " .
Our heroine is a heiress who will not be safe from fortune hunters until she marries. The Black Widow has to be tricky to get the match she knows will fit.
This is a novella but still full of fun and good characters. There is a sister novella in an anthology that I will also read.
Good fun.

A lovely quick story of protection, kidnapping and romance. One of my favorite series, the Dove-Lyon series is always entertaining and full of excellent writers. Bianca, is a beauty and an heiress. Theo is a man in debt and in doubt. As both interact, their well written story evolves with both in depth detail as well as amazing characters. A fast read yet well worth taking the time to sit for a few hours and relax with a good story.

4,5 stars
I really enjoyed the short story and it reminded me of Shakespeare's "Taming Of The Shrew", but it is a variation about the younger sister who initially can't marry until the older one is married. The plot is well written and lighthearted with very likeable protagonists, hardly any twists, a touch of suspense and a little spice.
Overall, an entertaining quick read and a nice addition to the Lyon's Den Connected World that I am happy to recommend.

After several failed kidnapping attempts, the rich heiress Bianca Featherswallow and her father have had enough and ask the Black Widow of Whitehall for help in finding a suitable husband for Bianca. She wasn't supposed to marry until after her shrewish sister, but since Bianca doesn't want to be forced into marriage by an unknown, this is the only option. Mrs Dove-Lyon's suggests Theophile "Theo" Filliol, the younger son of an earl who is heavily in debt to her. But Theo must not find out that he is to be set up, so she coerces him to be Bianca's guard for 21 days. During this time, Bianca has time to make him fall in love with her and propose to him at the end...

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The only one giving her a choice....

Is Mrs. Dove-:Lyon. Who gives Bianca 21 one days to choose to propose to Theo. Bianca is meek, obedient, accommodating, hence her being almost abducted three times for her dowry. Her older sister, Kitty is a shrew (as in The Taming of the Shrew), Kitty and Theo would have been a much better match, as Kitty is tough and Theo is drowning in his guilt, happy to drink and gamble his cares away instead of dealing with PTSD. He needed a stronger partner than Bianca, who, pleasant is boring and agrees with everyone around her. She can barely make her own choice, much less propose to Theo. He needed strength and not weakness and Bianca is brimming with weakness and obedience. Yawn. I did like the Taming of the Shrew angle and that Mrs. Dove-Lyon is the one to give Bianca the only power she has over her own life.

This novella is a treat for historical romance lovers! With a unique premise, sizzling chemistry, and a dash of adventure, it keeps you hooked from the very first page. Bianca Featherswallow is a refreshing heroine—determined, vulnerable, and utterly charming as she navigates her predicament. Theo Filliol, the reluctant hero with a wounded heart, is the perfect balance of brooding and honorable, making their dynamic irresistible.

The tension between them crackles as they battle fortune hunters, external threats, and their own growing feelings. The countdown of twenty-one days adds a sense of urgency to their romance, making each stolen glance and heartfelt moment even more meaningful. The setting is richly detailed.

For fans of forced proximity, wounded heroes, and swoon-worthy slow-burn romances, this book delivers in every way. It’s a captivating mix of passion, danger, and emotional depth, one you won’t want to put down.

I received an ARC from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

Another great edition to The Lyon's Den. We have Bianca, who's an heiress and keeps getting abducted by fortune hunters. Theo is an ex-soldier who lately has been drinking too much and gambling. As usual, Mrs Dove Lyon sees the potential in both people and sets up a test of Theo protecting Bianca for 21 days.

Both are lovely characters who just need someone to believe in them. Bianca's attempt at flirting was cute. I always enjoy when a character keeps saying someone's name wrong. Theo kept stumbling over her long last name. Great chemistry.

Thank you to netgalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

Shana Galen’s novellas
Kiss me, Kitty
21 Days with the Lyon

I’ve just finished the connected novellas. Both were enjoyable. I think everything Ms. Galen writes is enjoyable. I thought they were especially good because of the parallel to Shakespeare. If you like these novellas, you will absolutely love her full length novels. Try one, you will NOT be disappointed.

I haven’t read many books in the Lyon’s Den series, but of the ones I have, they’re fun and fast paced novellas. 21 Days with the Lyon is no different, and I absolutely loved Shana Galen’s nod to Shakespearean characters. This is Bianca’s story, the beloved beautiful younger sister that because of her sister’s lateness with having a season, has been kept from having her own. As heiress to a large dowry, Bianca is susceptible to fortune hunters seeking to kidnap her to Gretna Green. This is where Bianca’s world merges with that of the Lyon’s Den. Theo is the younger son of an Earl who has found himself at the mercy of Mrs. Dove-Lyon in order to keep him out of her debts. Theo is to be Bianca’s protector and unbeknownst to him, Bianca must convince Theo to marry her within 21 days to save Bianca from marriage abductors and Theo from his overwhelming debts.

This was a quick and fun read. The forced proximity of Bianca’s father’s country house combined with the seriousness Theo takes his job makes their interactions highly entertaining. If you love caretaking and sick-bed comfort scenes this has a great one as well. Good thing these two are highly attractive because there is an element of insta-attraction seeing as the book is fairly short. But that attraction works as the catalyst for Bianca sharing her true intentions of attracting Theo as a husband. This book made me interested to read Kitty’s book and we are introduced to a character most likely to court her. There are limited “bedroom” scenes, but they felt perfect for how Theo and Bianca become acquainted in such a quick way. Shana Galen delivered a perfect addition to the Lyon’s Den series. I received an early copy, all opinions are my own.
4.5 🌟

Bianca has had enough. A beautiful young heiress, she has endured three attempted abductions by fortune hunters desperate for her dowry. After the most recent attempt, Bianca and her father visit Mrs. Dove-Lyon for assistance in finding Bianca a husband. Mrs. Dove-Lyon knows exactly who she wants for Bianca's husband but also knows he won't respond to her usual methods.

Theo is the youngest son of an earl and a former soldier. Since returning from the war, he has spent his time drinking and gambling to forget past failures he blames himself for. He owes the Lyon's Den a vast amount of money, so he cannot refuse Mrs. Dove-Lyon's order to act as a bodyguard for Bianca for three weeks.

This is not the usual setup of a rich woman needing a husband and Mrs. Dove-Lyon manipulating an impoverished man into an immediate marriage. Theo knows nothing about the widow's endgame. He believes he is only there to protect Bianca. On the other hand, she has three weeks to convince him that he wants to marry her.

The development of their relationship was interesting. Theo doesn't believe he can protect her, but he will do his best. Bianca makes it difficult because once they arrive at her country estate, she believes there is no danger and continues wandering off on her own. Theo's frustration with her stubbornness is evident. He is stunned when, after her failed attempts at flirting with him, she lets slip that she is supposed to get him to marry her. He would like nothing more than to do so but has no confidence in his ability to keep her safe.

The more time Bianca spends with Theo, the more she likes him. Theo feels the same way about her, and it isn't long before attraction joins the mix. But when Bianca's life is in danger again, he blames himself, certain it proves that he is unworthy of her. The scenes during her recovery are heartbreaking, and I ached for Theo and his pain. The ending was terrific, with a nice twist.