Anna St. ClAire
Usa Today Bestselling Author
Sweet & Sassy Historical Romance
The Lyon's Den
Lyon's Prey
RONE FINALIST 2022
Haunted by his wife’s death, he vowed to never marry again...until he meets her!
Evan Prescott, the fifth Earl of Clarendon lost his wife during the birth of their child. Broken, Evan seeks solace in the Lyon’s Den, a world of drink, cards, and excess—where wins and losses are easier to navigate than responsibilities. Overconfident and in his cups, he makes a bet that will change his life.
Still mourning the loss of her father and elder brother…
Lady Charlotte Grisham saves her young brother from the path of a speeding carriage. In a fit of pique, she throws propriety to the wind and storms up the steps of the owner’s London townhouse—and meets the man that upends her world.
The stars align when his high-stakes bet and her lapse in judgment give the Black Widow of Whitehall the perfect opportunity to spin her web of hearts, while untold danger lurks a step behind.
Can a marriage of convenience give rise to love in time to avoid a deadly disaster?
(Note: This is an introductory novella to the Rakes of Mayhem Series -The Earl of Excess, Book One.)
Praise from readers
★★★★★ “St. Claire is a favorite author, especially in this Lyon’s Den series. She can flesh out characters and emotion effectively in a short space and her stories never drag or wander off. This is actually my second reading of Lyon’s Prey and I loved Evan and Charlotte’s story again. She gets the Dove-Lyon widow much better than some of the other authors. Great epilogue.” ~ Texas librarian
★★★★★ “I have enjoyed this story! Love the characters, plot twists, and getting to know more about Mrs Dove-Lyon. Wonder if someone could make a video game about this series, with games to play and history to learn.” ~ K. Gamecat
★★★★★ “This is the story that started it all.... Evan Prescott, the fifth Earl of Clarendon and Lady Charlotte Grisham. And what a pair the make. Rakes.... well, I'd call them something more like men in pain and to proud to admit it. Although this story is short, it pulls a mighty punch. I fell in love with the hero of this story as I found him to be quite the savior of not only the lady, but of himself. Read this enchanting tale. I promise you'll fall in love as I did.” ~ Patricia King
★★★★★ “26/1/21. A thrilling story. Loved the characters and the plot was exciting. It was a really fab read. 5☆ 2/3/23. Still loved it second time around. Exciting story. 5☆ 1/8/23. I just love reading this shortish story. Mrs. Lyon's always gets the pair together. 5☆” ~ Elaine
★★★★★ “Anna St Claire has neatly blended heart, sentiment and the crushing blow of loss with an air of tension, budding romance and the need for imminent action into this quick but well formed novella. With some intriguing and well crafted characters of great depth along for the ride. Not to mention, the addition of a greedy scheming Uncle to foil. This tale really holds its own, where the tension becomes increasingly more potent because you really come to care for and esteem the characters and not just Charlotte and Evan, but their delightful close family and friends too. Another really enjoyable encounter with the meddlesome and wily Mrs Dove-Lyon to mark not just a great success for her matchmaking book but as an addition to this series too. A fab read!! Which only leaves me to hope that this tale doesn't mark the end for its characters but will form as an introduction to a new series. I am now eager to hear more about the other three members of the four musketeers - the charismatic and dependable Christopher, the allusive Lucas and, what I assume to be, the arduous and harrowing adventures of Matt.” ~ Sandra