Series:
Lyon's Den (Book 80)
A game of chance brings fortune unimagined.
Lord Christopher Campbell has been down on his luck.
Being the second son was an unfortunate status. Being the brother of a duke
even more so. But worse than either of those was losing the family's livelihood
because of a gambling problem. Now Christopher has fled the wilds of Scotland
for the sophistication of London hoping to turn his luck around. The invitation
from Ms. Dove-Lyon looks to be exactly what he needs to put the odds back in
his favor.
Miss Whitney Watkins has been blessed with a life of
privilege. Her parents ensured she never wanted for anything. She was a much
sought after match for many of the wealthy suitors visiting her family home and
filling her dance card – until she ruined everything, including her reputation.
Now, she spends her days alone, and her nights wishing she would be offered
just one dance.
The Lyon's Den was Christopher's last chance to make
things right and prove to his brother that he has worth. A big win would make
that happen.
Whitney's parents paid a grandiose fee for her devilishly
handsome husband—if only he knew what he was getting into.
With a game of chance offering a new beginning can they
put their pasts behind them so Christopher and Whitney come out on the winning
side for a change?
Quick read with likable characters. Whitney has had a
good life. Her family is wealthy, and her parents love her. She was the center
of attention for many young men as they sought her hand in marriage. However,
she fell for the wrong man, which ultimately led to a ruined reputation. Out of
options, Whitney's parents pay Mrs. Dove-Lyon to find their daughter a suitable
match.
Christopher has a gambling problem. After nearly
bankrupting his family in Scotland with his catastrophic losses, he headed to
London to try to recoup his losses. Unfortunately for him, Christopher is just
as bad a gambler there, racking up more losses. Just as he decides to give up
gambling completely, he receives an invitation from the Lyon's Den to
participate in a special game that could turn his luck around.
Neither Whitney nor Christopher had any idea what they
were getting into. The tension was thick as each arrived at the Lyon's Den. Whitney's
nervousness was evident as she waited to see who her bridegroom would be.
Christopher put on a confident show, but he, too, worried about what was ahead.
Mrs. Dove-Lyon lived up to her reputation of providing unique challenges. I was
glued to the pages as Christopher and his rival faced their fate. Of course, I
knew who would win, but it was still fun to see the process unfold.
After recovering from the shock of discovering he had won
a wife, not the money he expected, Christopher accepted his fate. I loved their
first meeting. Whitney is understandably nervous, and I loved how Christopher
tried to put her at ease. I especially loved that they were open and honest
with each other about their pasts. Christopher won major points with his
reaction to Whitney's revelations. I loved his unconditional support.
Their relationship looks like it will be smooth sailing
until Christopher makes a bone-headed decision that butts up against Whitney's
fears. Once again, honest communication comes to the rescue, and both come out
of it changed for the better. There was a nice surprise for Christopher at the
end.
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