#Review: KISS OF THE LYON by Meara Platt

 

4 of 5 stars

Lord Matthew Lyon is on a mission from the Crown to catch a traitor. The clues leader to the Haverfield family and he needs to get close to Simon and Danielle, children of the Earl of Haverfield. All sources point to the earl at the heart of the treasonous plot. When his task takes him to the infamous gambling hell, he has no idea he'd leave betrothed to Danielle. It was the only way that Simon can get his debt to Matthew forgiven. Danielle tells Matthew that Simon has been acting strange and Matthew finds out that Simon suspects his father as well. Can their fledgling love survive secrets and treason?

This was another enjoyable read from Ms. Platt. I enjoy her stories and this one was no different. I especially loved Matthew and his noble intentions toward Danielle. Danielle was a commendable heroine especially the way she tries to protect her brother no matter what the cost for her. Both Matthew and Danielle realized they had feelings for each other as they try to uncover the treasonous plot. Their happily ever after was sweet. My only criticism is the lack of information about why the earl's brother had such a hold over him and why the earl was such a beast of a father to Simon and Danielle. Did something trigger such horrible punishments to children? It might have better explained the earl's personality.

I voluntarily read this advanced reader copy and all opinions are my own.