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The Lyon's Gambit: The Lyon's Den Connected World Kindle Edition

by Ruth A. Casie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 484 ratings
In a world bound by rules, love becomes the ultimate gambit.

In the glittering world of London, where society dictates everything, Nathaniel, Marquess of St. John, learned the hard way that playing by those rules doesn't always guarantee a happy ending. Jilted by a woman chosen for him by his father, Nathaniel swore off marriage and embraced the life of a steadfast bachelor.

Louise Hartfield is a talented seamstress with a disdain for the ton's rigid expectations. Trapped by her mother's antiquated insistence that as the elder daughter she must wed before her younger sister, Louise scoffs at the idea of conforming to such a preposterous rule.

When Nathaniel and his friends bet on whether love can transcend class, they turn to Mrs. Dove-Lyon, whose Lyon’s Den hosts their daring experiment. As Nathaniel and Louise navigate society’s expectations, they find themselves drawn together in a quest for true love.

Will they defy tradition or succumb to its demands? In this high-stakes gamble for love, who will emerge victorious?

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Regency hero from historical romance novel The Lyon's Gambit

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D18F864Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 8, 2024
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Lyon's Den
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 484 ratings

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Ruth A Casie writes historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. Her stories embrace strong woman and the men who deserve them. Within the pages you’ll discover ‘edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind boggling drama, and heart melting emotions. Grab your favorite cup of tea, or an ale if you prefer, and join her heroes and heroines as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after. Ruth hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!

Send me a note at Ruth@RuthACasie.com.

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"...How did I miss this entire series??? The characters are well developed and you care about them. Is it predictable? Sometimes, sure...." Read more

"...Love between the classes was the result. I so enjoyed this story its characters. A must read." Read more

"...Wonderful images and interesting characters. And, of course, the intrigues of the Lyon's Den." Read more

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One of the reasons I loved this story was because Bessie played a large part throughout the story. She is a wonderful character and always adds so much to a story. The two main characters, Louise and Nathaniel were such opposites and yet, at the same time they had the same values and morals. It’s a wonderful story that’s worth reading. I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and are voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Jill G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
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    One of the reasons I loved this story was because Bessie played a large part throughout the story. She is a wonderful character and always adds so much to a story. The two main characters, Louise and Nathaniel were such opposites and yet, at the same time they had the same values and morals. It’s a wonderful story that’s worth reading.
    I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and are voluntarily leaving a review.
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    Jill G.
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    Loved the story

    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
    One of the reasons I loved this story was because Bessie played a large part throughout the story. She is a wonderful character and always adds so much to a story. The two main characters, Louise and Nathaniel were such opposites and yet, at the same time they had the same values and morals. It’s a wonderful story that’s worth reading.
    I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and are voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Donna Reads
    4.0 out of 5 stars Regency fun from a master wordsmith
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
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    I love Regencies. I cut my teeth on Georgette Heyer.

    How did I miss this entire series???

    The characters are well developed and you care about them. Is it predictable? Sometimes, sure. But so is life.

    Looking forward to the rest of them.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The Lyon's Gambit: The Lyon's Den Den Connected World Ruth A. Casie
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
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    This was a story of a Viscount theory that people could fall in love no matter if they were ton or commoner. To prove this theory he enlisted Bessie Lyon's help with all participants being blind folded and simply using first names. It was a most interesting challenge, with the gentleman and the lady getting to know each other by conversations giving insight, options and interpretations of various subjects. Love between the classes was the result. I so enjoyed this story its characters. A must read.
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  • Robin H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
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    I fell in love with Nathaniel and Louise. They were so open and honest with each other and dared to take on the ton. Ms. Cassie is a talented writer and definitely has honed her skill. Her books never disappoint!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Gamble
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
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    I kept expecting Nathaniel to leave Louise with a broken heart but he proved to be the stalwart loving soul he professed to be from beginning to the end. This was an endearing love story.
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  • MM-E
    4.0 out of 5 stars CLASS DOESN'T MATTER
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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    Mrs. Dove-Lyon plays a major role in Nathaniel, Marquess St.John's experiment in breaking the rules of society. With members of all classes participating, faces covered, Mrs. Dove-Lyon sets the games and rules. It's the ultimate finish to find that trust and love have no boundaries. Mrs. Dove-Lyon is still the matchmaker.
    A novella with passionate kisses.
    I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.
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  • Susan Frank
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2024
    Good book with an unusual premise. Nathaniel, Marquess of St. John, believes that people can connect honestly if they can meet without class expectations. He had a bad experience from following society's rules and is determined to do things his own way. His friends aren't convinced that a successful relationship is possible outside society's boundaries. They bet on whether it can be done.

    Nathaniel is a family connection of Mrs. Dove-Lyon and asks her for help setting up the experiment. She recruits Louise, a seamstress who works with the modiste she uses. Louise also has no use for most of society's rules. Her old-fashioned mother insists that Louise marry before her younger sister, something she has no interest in doing. Louise is intrigued by the experiment and agrees to participate. Neither she nor Nathaniel know anything about the other's background.

    I enjoyed the experiment's process. Nathaniel and Louise were paired for four challenges to see how they interacted with others who had no idea who they were. The situations were interesting. I especially enjoyed the gallery visit and seeing how Nathaniel and Louise interpreted the various pieces of art. They were very compatible in attitudes and personality, and feelings didn't take long to develop between them.

    Though neither knows the other's social status, Louise suspects Nathaniel is well above her, so she doesn't allow herself to hope for anything more than friendship. On the other hand, Nathaniel knows how he feels about Louise and will let nothing come between them. I loved seeing confidence in their love overcome fears despite knowing the challenges that face them. Things become complicated when a woman from Nathaniel's past appears and makes her intentions known. Assistance comes from a surprising source, and that scene made me laugh out loud. The ending was terrific. I hope to see Nathaniel and Louise appear in future books.

    I liked Nathaniel's cousin Richard and would love to see him get his own story. I also like Louise's sister, Christina. I think it would be fun to see a match between them.
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  • GrammieFaith
    2.0 out of 5 stars unlike other books of this series
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025
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    Preachy, not much plot development. Rather boring and hard to complete. I hope this is not what happens to these characters
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Author
    Reviewed in Australia on May 7, 2024
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