Series:
Lyon's Den (Book 43)
Where broken engagements unveil hidden passions...
Wilhelmina Wright's unwavering determination for
independence fuels her quest to find a desperate husband who has no choice but
to embrace her fierce spirit. Enter the daring matchmaker, Bessie Dove-Lyon,
who sees Wilhelmina as a risky yet captivating gamble. Who better to pair
Wilhelmina with than her incorrigible nephew, Griffin Beckett, Viscount Kent?
A viscount enters the treacherous realm of love...
When Griffin is kidnapped on his wedding day, escape
becomes his utmost priority, leaving apologies to his almost-wife for later.
Little does he know that his path will again cross Wilhelmina’s when she’s
forced to save him from himself.
Amidst broken engagements, hidden motives and second
chances, Wilhelmina and Griffin must confront their pasts to unravel the true
meaning of love and trust.
Can they find their way back to each other, or will they
forever be lost in the shadows of a passion that threatens to destroy them?
Another good Lyon's Den book. I'm late to the party with
this series, but I thoroughly enjoy them. In this story, Wilhelmina goes to Mrs.
Dove-Lyons for help finding a husband. She's looking for a man who needs her
money enough to support her unorthodox activities. Mrs. Dove-Lyons has the
perfect candidate - her late husband's nephew, Griffin. Neither she nor Mina expected
Griffin to be a no-show on their wedding day.
Griffin's estates are debt-ridden, thanks to his younger
brother's gambling. He agrees to the marriage, but he is kidnapped before he
can carry out his promise. His abductors require him to work for them until his
debts are paid off but allow him to become a partner and earn a percentage of
the profits. So he rolls up his sleeves and goes to work.
Almost a year later, we find Griff hiding outside the
Lyon's Den in the dark. He's injured and feverish, and Mrs. Dove-Lyons is the
only one he can trust, though he knows he's still in her black books from the
wedding that never was. I liked the conversation between Griff and her; she would
not let him off lightly from the previous year's debacle. Neither has she given
up on making the match and turns Griff over to Mina for healing.
I enjoyed watching this relationship develop. Mina is in
no hurry to forgive Griff for his actions, even after she knows the truth. She has
another possible suitor in mind. But she didn't count on the sparks of interest
and attraction resurrected when they met again. She also didn't expect Griff's
determination to marry her.
Despite his rakish reputation, Griff is a good man with a
generous and protective heart. That protectiveness is aroused as he gets to know
Mina and becomes aware of her activities. Their banter is fun, as Mina is a strong,
independent woman who knows what she wants, and Griff intends to take care of
the woman he's come to care for. The painting scene was exciting and showed how
they began to respect and support each other. I loved Griff's grand gesture at
the end and how it showed how well he knew, understood, and loved her.
The epilogue was terrific. I enjoyed seeing Griff's hint
of vulnerability while Mina is as strong and confident as ever.
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