Short Teaser from the latter part of Lyon in Disguise where “belamite” is used.

“Your wife has moved quite easily into the role of society wife,” Aaran said from somewhere off Navan’s shoulders. 

“I do not think Annalise is quite ready to tolerate Prince George, as are the Smithfield ladies, nor could she compete with Lady Orson, but then again I do not hold the same type of aspirations as does Richard, who would one day wish to be Prime Minister,” Navan admitted. 

“Neither do I,” Graham commented. “Then again . . .” 

Navan turned to confront his brother. “No more belittling yourself, Aaran, or you may be required to contend with me.” 

Graham shrugged in embarrassment. “We are an odd pair, you and I. That is because we are the non-English members of Duncan’s family,” Graham observed. 

“But you are also Scottish,” Navan said as he crossed to pour them both a drink. “That leaves me the bedlamite of the family.” 

Navan noted the slight blush on Graham’s cheeks. Perhaps Annalise’s speculation regarding Graham’s interest in the woman was correct. 

So what exactly does the word “bedlamite” mean in this situation? A “bedlamite” is an archaic term for a lunatic or a person with a severe mental illness. The term is derived from “Bedlam,” the popular name for the Hospital of Saint Mary of Bethlehem in London, which was a mental asylum. Therefore, a bedlamite is essentially someone considered to be mad or insane, often associated with the chaotic and uncontrolled environment of the former Bedlam institution according to the Online Etymology Dictionary. 

Lord Navan Beaufort believes he and Aaran Graham have lost their senses, for the are fighting more for England than their home countries, which is a constant source of self-chastisement for the Irish lord, especially when he views his fellow Irishmen being belittled by the English.

Lyon in Disguise: Lyon’s Den Connected World 

A handsome rake meets his match in a red-headed enchantress who is his enemy!

They may be on different sides of the law, but Lord Navan Beaufort is not going to permit that to stop him from protecting Miss Audrey Moreau. Navan has never thought truly to love anyone, but when he laid eyes on the red-headed beauty, his world shifted. Unfortunately, the lady appears to prefer Lord Alexander Dutton to him, though Navan has rarely had the opportunity to speak to her privately. That is, until he saves her from a fire one miraculous night. From there forward, she is his hope. His future.

Miss Audrey Moreau depends exclusively on her Uncle Jacobi for a home and protection. The man rescued her from a bayman’s plantation in the West Indies when she was five; yet, she well knows the “Marquis of Honfleur’s” schemes. She thought once Jacobi was caught, all would be well, but even from his jail, the man means to rain down harm upon her.

Can two lost souls find happiness together, when everyone in whom they had previously placed their trust have left them alone in the world?

Tropes You’ll Love:

• Enemies to lovers
• Self-declared bachelor
• Friends to lovers
• Adversaries
• Damsel in distress
• Best friend’s sister
• Different worlds/experiences
• Soul mates
• Emotional scars
• Fish out of water

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Book 1 – Lyon in the Way

Book 2 – Lyon’s Obsession

Book 3 – Lyon in Disguise

Book 4 – Lost in the Lyon’s Garden

Book 5 – Lyon on the Inside

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