Lyon's Bride (Chattan Curse Series #1)

by Cathy Maxwell

Overview

A London matchmaker is charged with finding the man she loves a wife in this “delightful” Regency romance from a New York Times bestselling author (Publishers Weekly).

“When a Chattan male falls in love, strike his heart with fire from above . . .”

They call him Lord Lyon, proud, determined —and cursed. He is in need of a bride, but if he falls in love, he dies. His fervent hope is that by marrying —and having a son—without love, perhaps he can break the curse’s chains forever.

Enter beautiful Thea Martin—a duke’s headstrong, errant daughter and society’s most brilliant matchmaker. Years ago, she and Lyon were inseparable, until he disappeared from her life without a word. Now she is charged with finding Lyon’s bride—a woman he cannot love for a man Thea could love too well.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062070258
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/18/2023
Series:	Chattan Curse Series , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	389
Sales rank:	3,510
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Cathy Maxwell spends hours in front of her computer pondering the question, “Why do people fall in love?” It remains for her the great mystery of life and the secret to happiness. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram at maxwellcathy. She is a world class procrastinator so, if you yak at her, she usually yaks back.

Editorial Reviews

Love overcomes superstition in this delightful first installment of the Chattan Curse Regency trilogy. Disowned widow Thea Martin has steadfastly and stubbornly made a name for herself and supported her young sons as a London matchmaker. When her childhood friend, Neal Chattan, Lord Lyon, attempts to hire her, she initially refuses, still bitter from his abrupt abandonment of their friendship and skeptical of his claim that he is cursed. Handsome Neal wants a bride he cannot love, for any Chattan male who falls in love dies soon afterward; he ditched Thea because he feared his feelings for her. Thea finally promises to help him find a wife, but doesn’t anticipate that she and Lyon will resurrect their friendship as romance. Confused by the curse and her emotions, Thea must decide whether love can conquer all. Maxwell (A Seduction at Christmas) spins a pleasant, unchallenging tale perfect for new romance readers. (May)

Publishers Weekly

His Christmas Pleasure may become one of my favorite [marriage of conveniece] stories” — Lindlee, Smart Bitches Trashy Books

For a fun, well-written novel with a unique plot and endearing lead players, A SEDUCTION AT CHRISTMAS shouldn’t be missed. — Romance Reviews Today

“... spirited and tender...a joyride that careens from adventure to adventure...” — Publishers Weekly

“The first of the Chattan Curse series explores the power of love and second chances with deft prose and strong emotions. A consummate storyteller, Maxwell creates living, breathing characters who fight for love, freedom and independence with a passion modern readers can understand.” — RT Book Reviews—4 stars

From the Publisher

His Christmas Pleasure may become one of my favorite [marriage of conveniece] stories

Smart Bitches Trashy Books Lindlee

The first of the Chattan Curse series explores the power of love and second chances with deft prose and strong emotions. A consummate storyteller, Maxwell creates living, breathing characters who fight for love, freedom and independence with a passion modern readers can understand.

RT Book Reviews—4 stars

For a fun, well-written novel with a unique plot and endearing lead players, A SEDUCTION AT CHRISTMAS shouldn’t be missed.

Romance Reviews Today

The first of the Chattan Curse series explores the power of love and second chances with deft prose and strong emotions. A consummate storyteller, Maxwell creates living, breathing characters who fight for love, freedom and independence with a passion modern readers can understand.

RT Book Reviews

The first of the Chattan Curse series explores the power of love and second chances with deft prose and strong emotions. A consummate storyteller, Maxwell creates living, breathing characters who fight for love, freedom and independence with a passion modern readers can understand.

RT Book Reviews--4 stars