Around the Fire New Release Book Spotlight and an Explanation of Taglines.

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The Lyon's Gambit
by
Ruth A. Casie
 
 Victorian Historical Romance 
PG-13

In a world bound by rules, love becomes the ultimate gambit.
In the glittering world of London, where society dictates everything, Nathaniel, Marquess of St. John, learned the hard way that playing by those rules doesn't always guarantee a happy ending. Jilted by a woman chosen for him by his father, Nathaniel swore off marriage and embraced the life of a steadfast bachelor.
Louise Hartfield is a talented seamstress with a disdain for the ton's rigid expectations. Trapped by her mother's antiquated insistence that as the elder daughter she must wed before her younger sister, Louise scoffs at the idea of conforming to such a preposterous rule.
When Nathaniel and his friends bet on whether love can transcend class, they turn to Mrs. Dove-Lyon, whose Lyon’s Den hosts their daring experiment. As Nathaniel and Louise navigate society’s expectations, they find themselves drawn together in a quest for true love. Will they defy tradition or succumb to its demands? In this high-stakes gamble for love, who will emerge victorious?
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From the Author
How the tagline captures the essence of The Lyon’s Gambit 
A tagline for a book is a brief but catchy phrase that summarizes the main idea or hook of a story. It is often used to attract the attention and interest of potential readers. A good tagline can convey the genre, tone, premise, or conflict of a story in a memorable way and make people curious to find out more. A tagline can also help distinguish a story from others in the same category by highlighting what makes it unique or appealing. A tagline is more like a slogan or a motto that captures the essence of a story in a few words. For example, the tagline for The Lyon's Gambit, a historical romance novel set in the Regency era, is:
In a world bound by rules, love is the ultimate gambit.
In a world bound by rules,
This phrase immediately sets the stage. It refers to the strict societal norms and expectations that govern London’s upper class during the Regency era.
The characters, Nathaniel and Louise, are constrained by these rules—whether it’s arranged marriages, class divisions, or rigid behavior codes.
Love becomes the ultimate gambit.
Here, “gambit” implies risk, strategy, and daring moves. It’s not just about love—it’s about challenging fate, defying conventions, and taking bold steps.
Nathaniel and Louise’s love story is not straightforward; it’s a calculated risk. Their hearts are at stake, and they’re willing to wager everything for a chance at happiness.
The Essence of the Book
The Lyon’s Gambit explores the tension between societal constraints and matters of the heart. It’s about daring to love beyond one’s station, risking reputation, and challenging the status quo.
The tagline hints at the high stakes—love as a game where the ultimate prize is breaking free from the rules that bind them, and, of course, a happily ever after!
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About the Author

Ruth A Casie is a USA Today bestselling author. She writes historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. Within the pages, you’ll discover edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind-boggling drama, and heart-melting emotions. Join the strong women and heroes who deserve them as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after. Ruth hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!
www.RuthACasie.com