SPORTOCHICK’S MUSINGS: Author Dayna Quince did a stellar job of portraying these two clashing main characters who have more in common than not, creating a book worth reading.

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Pretending to Love a Lyon
The Lyon’s Den Connected World
by Dayna Quince

Pub Date Apr 02 2025
Dragonblade Publishing

DESCRIPTION

They clash like fire and ice, but their attraction is undeniable.

Lady Amelia Clark finds herself in a desperate gamble when her twin brother, the Earl of Alston, falls victim to a tragic accident. To protect them both, Amelia must keep his dire condition a secret from their enemies, and Amelia’s only ally is the man who loathes her—her brother’s best friend, Mr. Graham Blakewood.

Despite their tumultuous past, Graham vows to protect Amelia at all costs, even if it means masquerading as her fiancé. As they navigate societal expectations and lurking threats, their fake engagement becomes dangerously complicated. And when their facade unravels and long-buried feelings come to light, they must confront the consequences of their tangled web of lies.

In a final, desperate attempt to save her brother’s life, Lady Amelia strikes a bargain with the notorious Mrs. Bessie Dove-Lyon, the Widow of Whitehall, for her discreet services and powerful influence. But there is always a price to pay when gambling with love and death.

Will Amelia and Graham risk everything for a chance at true happiness, or will the stakes prove too high?

REVIEW

Amelia and Graham have a complicated relationship. They can barely stand each other but they both love Alston. When Amelia’s twin brother has an accident that is very serious, the two of them put their differences aside to protect Alston in his hour of need. What follows is a delightful love hate story and two polar opposites trying to find common ground. Of course, the story wouldn’t be exciting without a villain or two in Amelia and Alston’s family.

For a female main character, I found Amelia had a good heart though sometimes I felt she should have been tempered for the era she was in. This part of her personality made the book entertaining though and it caused me to laugh at Graham’s reactions.

Author Dayna Quince did a stellar job of portraying these two clashing main characters who have more in common than not, creating a book worth reading.

I give it 4.5 stars.

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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