This is an interesting twist on the romance "formula," since the heroine, a widow cut off from her ducal family, has set herself up in business as a matchmaker. She has already been married to an opium addict and has two young sons. The hero has been cursed (centuries ago) by a Scottish witch. The gist of the curse is that when a scion of the Lyon line falls in love, he'll die. These two--Thea and Lyon--loved each other as teenagers, however, and when he hires her to find him a wife that he CAN'T love (due to the curse), sparks start flying.This book questions what we believe about ourselves--and about love. Does the curse become "real" only because the Lyon men believe it to be true? Can the heroine's skepticism protect her from the curse and change her ideas about love? "Love is the answer," the book seems to say, and yet it ends with a delightful uncertainty. I really have enjoyed Cathy Maxwell’s past books and this introduction into her new series is fun, intriguing and a perfect afternoon read on a lazy Sunday. I really enjoyed the supernatural aspect of this story and the premise of the series. Ms. Maxwell delivers a twist in the historical romance genre that leaves you eager for more. Well written, story flowed nicely and some wonderful romantic sex scenes. The one thing that had me grimacing was our heroine, Thea. She came off, at first, as annoying and she was difficult to enjoy until midway through the book. Then she became a bit better rounded and enjoyable in my opinion. The secondary characters are well written and kept the story flowing smoothly for the most part.LYON’S BRIDE is a fast paced storyline that gives the reader a bit of the supernatural with their historical romance and keeps you on the edge of your seat, eagerly flipping the pages to see what happens next. The author does an admirable job in setting up the trilogy/series and I thought the ending was quite well written though it did make me want to race to get book two, The Scottish Witch, as it wasn’t the ending I anticipated when I first started the book. But overall, it works and I was eager for more. There were a few slow parts in the book that had me wishing it would pick up some speed but overall, it worked out nicely. Ms. Maxwell is a talented writer that always delivers an engaging story to enjoy. I can’t wait to see where the next book goes and hope it is just as good.
What do You think about Lyon's Bride (2012)?
Great change of pace novel with an enjoyable, although rather unbelievable premise.
—Anu
I Loved it! !! I can't wait to see how this goes! !!! :)
—Juaneylin
I couldn't put this book down. I thoroughly enjoyed it
—Kean
