Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors !
I’m back this week with a new snippet from The Lyon’s Paw. It’s part of Dragonblade Publishing’s Lyon’s Den shared world that is released and is available on Amazon and in KU!
The Lyon’s Paw
BLURB:
He’s not the type of man to forgive—but he’ll never forget her.
Geoffrey, Lord Longford is between a rock and a hard place. His estates are about to be sold to keep the earldom afloat so without a huge infusion of cash, his life is about to change for the worse. When his best friend suggests Geoffrey marry an heiress, he’s despondent but resigned. Despite his reservations, he seeks out Mrs. Dove-Lyon at The Lyon’s Den to find a suitable young lady with a suitable fortune.
Diana Edgerton sacrificed years of her life taking care of her uncle until he died, but that sacrifice is about to be rewarded handsomely. His will leaves Diana the sole heir to a vast fortune, but with one horrifying stipulation—she must be married in order to inherit it. Unfortunately, terrible rumors about Diana and her uncle have made her all but unmarriageable. In desperation, Diana’s aunt suggests she visit The Lyon’s Den and consult Mrs. Dove-Lyon to arrange a match to save her inheritance.
With two clients seemingly made for each other, a happy ending is all but assured.
Except Geoffrey and Diana have an unfortunate history—one that makes their union almost an impossibility. With so much hanging in the balance, can the two of them overcome the fact they despise one another long enough to secure the possibility of a future together?
This excerpt is from the prologue of The Lyon’s Paw. Geoffrey, Lord Longford and Miss Diana Edgerton are on an outing during the Season in 1819. I’m moving several pages ahead now. Diana and Geoffrey have moved on to the Serpentine to see the ducks. And Diana becomes alarmed.
EXCERPT:
From the corner of her eye Diana glimpsed a lady’s gloved finger pointing in her direction. Surely, the lady must be pointing out the ducks to her companion, or perhaps some of the flora and fauna the Serpentine had to offer its admirers. She glanced up at Lord Longford who was speaking animatedly with her aunt about flowers. They were one of her aunt’s true passions. She supposed Lord Longford liked them as well by the avid look on his face.
Had he missed seeing the lady pointing at her? Or had the lady actually been indicating the ducks?
Trying to calm herself, reassure herself that no one was gossiping about her, Diana stole another look at the park’s patrons—only to find several knots of people staring directly at her, then putting their heads together and whispering…including the horrid gentleman who’d made lewd remarks to her last evening.
Oh, Lord, was he following her? Did he mean to make the same awful proposals to her again?
And a bit more . . .
She had to get away from here and quickly. Diana put her hand to her head, ready to plead a headache. “My lord, I believe I am unwell.” That was putting it mildly. “I fear we will need to leave. My lord?”
Entranced with his conversation, Lord Longford apparently didn’t hear Diana’s pleas.
Very well, she would make him listen.
They had stopped at the edge of the water, near a pretty patch of reeds and water grasses with pink flowers scattered here and there over them and several trees overhanging the water, their branches swaying in the slight breeze. A beautiful setting for a courting couple, just not her and not now. She looked back at the dreadful man, and he leered at her. Dear lord, what was she to do?
The Lyon’s Paw is now available on Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited! Grab your copy here!!
Don’t forget to check out the rest of the snippets here! There’s some great stories out there!
Jenna Jaxon Romance--because passion is timeless. 
Looks really interesting
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Good looking cover.
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Looks good! I’ll be looking for it!
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What is she up to. Make him listen…
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This looks pretty good. Thanks for sharing.
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This sounds like a lovely story!
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nice cover
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Ooh I was captivated by the green on the cover, but now the blurb has me intrigued!
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Wonderful excerpt, sounds like a great read!
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Loved the snippet! I also love the March theme included in the cover! I’ve got it waiting for me on my Kindle app.
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Thank you, Glenda! I thought the release was timely so close to March, with the cover as you said. 🙂 Thanks for coming by.
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Sometimes it can be frustrating to read only an excerpt, lol. A book I was just mildly interested in before, I am now fully invested and I must find out what happens to Diana and Geoffrey. With a beautiful cover and writing that instantly captured my attention, I have a feeling this book will be on my shelf sooner than later.
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Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy Geoffrey and Diana’s story. It is quite a rollercoaster ride! Thanks for coming by. 🙂
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I’ll check it out on Amazon!
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Thank you, Alison!
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The book sounds interesting, I must check it out. 🙂
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Thank you, Deb! And thanks for coming by.
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This book looks amazing
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Thank you, Sara. I’m glad you liked the excerpt!
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I have been seeing notes about the Lyon’s world for some time now, and have decided that the books definitely need to be added to my already huge TBR list!
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Thank you, Carol! I know they are very addictive. :) Enjoy!
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Love the cover!
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Thank you! I do too!
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I am so looking forward to reading this. Love the cover!
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Thank you! I hope you enjoy Geoffrey and Diana’s story!
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What a great cover! I can’t WAIT to read this.
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Thank you, Nancy! I love it too! I think he looks a little like Ben Affleck! 🙂
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Love the cover! Very timely…enjoyed the snippet of course…
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Thank you, Veronica! So glad you stopped by! I’m glad you enjoyed the snippet. Next week may be a bit more exciting. 🙂 Hope you’re doing well!
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