Series:
Lyon's Den (Book 67)
In a world where love is unpredictable, alliances are
everything...
In the heart of Regency London, amidst the glittering
ballrooms and shadowy alleyways, a mystery unfolds that threatens to unravel
the very fabric of high society. The intertwined fates of two men navigate a
web of secrets, desire, and betrayal -- all for the love of one woman.
Viscount Wolfton seeks to win Christina Heartfield's
heart after making a wager with Mrs. Dove-Lyon, but soon finds that he is in
danger of losing his own the more he spends time with her...
The society papers prove troublesome as they threaten to
ruin all involved... including Christina's well-meaning friend Richard St.
John, who strives to prove himself while protecting those he holds dear...
Christina Hartfield, beset by her family's recent
financial woes, finds herself caught between both men: Viscount Wolfton, with
his mercurial charm and mysterious past, and Richard St. John, steadfast and
sincere. The stakes are high, with reputations, fortunes, and hearts on the
line.
In a world where appearances can be deceiving, Christina
must discern who she can truly trust, and the most profound alliances are often
those least expected...
Good book whose twists and turns kept me glued to the
pages from start to finish. Lies, betrayals, and rumors made this love triangle
more complex.
Viscount "Wolf" Wolfton is known for charming
the ladies but moving on as soon as they start hinting at marriage. He's
frustrated at the constant assault on his bachelorhood and asks Mrs. Dove-Lyon
to accompany him to several charity events as protection. She declines but
proposes a bet: She will find him a companion who can resist his charm.
Christina's family is in financial difficulties due to an
investment that is the victim of an embezzler. She helps Mrs. Dove-Lyon with planning
a series of charity events, and when the widow offers to pay her to take her
place during those events, Christina can't say no. Christina isn't the usual
society miss. She has a mind of her own, an interest in astronomy, and a caring
heart.
Richard St. John is Christina's brother-in-law's cousin. He
has been drawn to Christina since he met her. He has a quiet, steadfast
personality rather than Wolf's blatant charm.
Christina spends a great deal of time in Wolf's company,
attending the charity events. She enjoys his company but also senses that he
has secrets that prey on him. I had mixed feelings about Wolf. He has charm and
potential but also exhibits ungentlemanly behavior that turned me off.
Meanwhile, Richard is there to help when Christina needs him, and they bond
over their interest in astronomy. I loved Richard's protectiveness, Christina's
worry about him, and how it brought them closer together.
Trouble comes when Wolf gives in to jealousy and makes a
stupid decision. Meanwhile, rumors swirl around Richard, casting aspersions on
his honor. Mrs. Dove-Lyons leads the charge to clear Richard's name. The twists
and turns of the investigation kept me guessing to the end. There was one
surprise at the end I didn't see coming. I'd like to see it followed up on in a
later book.
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