The Scandalous Lyon

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Enter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made… unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON’S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives… and loves.

An introductory novella to the upcoming Never Series, The Scandalous Lyon is out now!

A match made in heaven. If he was sure of anything, it was this!

Love can be found in the strangest of places…

Lord Jason Glazebrook has no plans to settle down. He will not inherit for several years, and worse, he is at odds with his brother, Charles, Duke of Shewsbury, who believes him capable of a dangerous, dishonorable act.

To escape the tension at home, Jason spends many hours at his club, the Lyon’s Den in Whitehall. When the unscrupulous matchmaker, Mrs. Bessie Dove-Lyon introduces him to a debutante, Miss Beverly Crabtree, Jason considers the beautiful young lady perfect for a dalliance, and invites her to ride with him in Hyde Park.

When he discovers Beverly is a gently reared girl, he is determined not to see her again. But he cannot forget her and allows Dove-Lyon to draw him back into her net.

Despite his brother’s warning, Jason refuses to relinquish the lovely Miss Crabtree’s company. He senses she is in trouble and wants to help. And much more. He has never met a woman he wanted for his own…until he met Beverly.
But so much stands in their way.

It is only a matter of time before shame and disgrace befall the Crabtree family. While her worried mother seeks a wealthy suitor for her, Beverly tries to deny her feelings for Jason. The noble Shewsburys will never accept her as his wife.
Jason’s plan may be a possible way out of her troubles. With few options left to her, and the lure of spending days in his company, Beverly is determined to take the chance.

Their journey into the countryside to mend a family rift might bring closure, or it could go horribly wrong.

Reviews:

Miss Beverly Crabtree is desperate for a match. Her mother contracts with the infamous female owner of the Lyon Gambling Den who operates a rather unorthodox matchmaking service. It is there that Beverly meets Lord Justin Glazebrook, brother to the Duke of Shewsbury. Given his scandalous past, Lord Justin does not consider himself fit for marriage. However, there is something in Beverly’s gaze that captivates him and makes him want to get to know her. With lies, scandal and the possible ruin of Beverly’s family, it will take a great deal of resolve for the two to find their way to a future filled with love and happiness.

“The Scandalous Lyon” serves up an intriguing premise of couples discovering love in an infamous gambling den! Part of The Lyon Den: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, this story stands individually. Beverly and Lord Justin are both young, but determined to forge a path forward. While the start of the story is predictable with the barrier of secrets between them, Beverly soon confesses all, taking the story in a new direction. Beverly and Justin are engaging characters. Although the young couple faces a number of obstacles, nothing seems insurmountable, as the assistance of more powerful relatives is employed. Even so, readers will enjoy whiling the afternoon away with this light, satisfying regency romance with its creative twist on matchmaking!

“This is a page-turner and a wonderful distraction from our daily lives.”

“After reading the first book in this new connected world of the Lyon’s Den I was excited to see who would be the next “victim” of the mysterious matchmaker, Mrs. Bessie Dove-Lyon. She ran the underground gaming house, The Lyon’s Den that catered to those looking for games of an unusual sort, and those willing to pay a good sum to marry well.

I enjoyed every word of his intriguing story and adored Jason and Beverly. An unlikely match meeting the way they did, but their journey kept me entranced because I could not wait to see what happened! I highly recommend!!”

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The Midnight Hour: All Hallows Brides Collection

Winner of the 2020 RONE AWARD

(With Maggi’s Story BETH)

Beth Harrismith’s Season is disrupted when her sister, Jenny and brother-in-law, Andrew, the Duke of Harrow are called back to his Oxfordshire estate.

The lady who becomes Beth’s chaperone at a ball is unknown to her, and when Mrs. Grayshott and her daughter disappear from the ballroom and leave Beth alone, a letter is delivered. It brings worrying news which sends Beth on a flight into a Gothic nightmare.

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“Beautiful sentimental romance, with a dark and intriguing angle. Great read, very enjoyable, recommended.”

InD’tale magazine review Beth: A Regency Romance Novella Maggi Andersen Beth Harrismith lives with her sister Jenny and her family. When Jenny is called away to a family emergency, she tells Beth to go to the planned ball without her and Mrs. Grayshott would accompany her instead. Beth is sad to go without Jenny but reluctantly leaves anyway. Beth participates in all the activities under Mrs. Grayshott’s watchful eyes and even meets Marcus Nyeland. After one dance, Beth is instantly attracted to Marcus but decides she must dance with other men. When Beth dances with Lord Ramsey, she receives a missive that Jenny is hurt. Beth must go to Jenny and Lord Ramsey offers to take Beth to her. Beth realizes though, that Ramsey has nefarious plans for her instead. This suspenseful regency novella is packed with fun characters and has a slightly Gothic feel! A charming and appealing read! Roslynn Erns InD’tale Magazine.

The Baxendale Sisters

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The popular 5 Book Regency Series now available in a box set.

  Five sisters find love during their London season.  A guaranteed happily ever after.

Nominated for several awards

Lady Honor’s Debt

Lady Faith Takes a Leap

Lady Hope and the Duke of Darkness

The Seduction of Lady Charity

The Scandalous Lady Mercy

Amazon Reviews:

Lady Honor’s Debt

“I really enjoyed this novel. It was fun, thrilling, and romantic! A wonderful story filled with fantastic characters that you can’t help but fall in love with!” 

Lady Faith Takes a Leap

“I enjoyed the story and characters, it was well written, and flowed wonderfully. I liked the little bumps and surprises that popped up along the way. A wonderful story!”

Lady Hope and the Duke of Darkness

“I do wish to thank Miss Anderson for giving us the gift of her talent.” 

The Seduction of Lady Charity

“Ms. Andersen has created a wonderfully intriguing cast of characters. THE SEDUCTION OF LADY CHARITY can stand alone but readers might find themselves returning to the first book of the series just to see what they might have missed from Ms Andersen’s original stories.” 

The Scandalous Lady Mercy

“Andersen writes an adventurous regency book that one wishes to keep reading, even after the story is done. This novel is part of a series but a fantastic standalone work.”  

Box Set

“I have read, enjoyed and reviewed each of the 5 Regency Romance novels in this boxed set about 5 sisters who are, as the saying goes, as different as chalk and cheese, each with an interesting, strong personality.

I am one of Ms Andersen’s fans and look forward to reading more of her romances that sweep me into a past with dashing beaux and belles.”

A sexy Georgian Romance as only bestselling author Maggi Andersen can deliver!

A country-bred girl, Kate Bancroft always intended to marry for love, like her parents. She wanted a husband who adored her, who would be her knight in shining armor. But her plans don’t go as she had hoped – suddenly, she finds herself married to a marquess, and her new husband an aloof stranger determined to keep his thoughts and feelings to himself.

It is the unfortunate truth that she and Lord St. Malin have been forced by circumstances to marry, and Kate is painfully aware that she is not the woman he would have chosen given a choice.

Robert makes it plain that marriage is merely for the procreation of an heir, and once that is achieved, he intends to continue in London living the life he enjoyed before he met her. Kate suspects Robert plans to tuck her away in the country, while he pursues his own interests, and she becomes determined not to let him have it all his own way.

A quiet battle ensues. Kate is left to wander the echoing corridors of St. Malin House, when she isn’t thrown into the midst of the mocking and clever Haute Ton. She’s not at all sure she likes them, as they live by their own rules, which seem rather shocking.

She’s not at all sure she likes her new husband either, except for his brilliant blue eyes, the panther-like way he walks, and the smoldering expression in his eyes when he looks at her. He is a rake and does not deserve her love, but neither can she resist his searing touch.

Robert appears quite willing to do his duty, but Kate demands love and affection, and nothing less will do.

Can people from two worlds, and two ideals, find their happily ever after?