Ensnared by Innocence: Regency Shapeshifter

Name: Ensnared by Innocence: Regency Shapeshifter
Rating: 3.700000047683716 (10 reviews)

Larissa Lyons

Aug 2021 · Roaring Rogues Regency Shifters Book 1 · Literary Madness

3.7

10 reviews

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2022 Maggie Award of Excellence Finalist

Changing into a lion isn’t all fur and games...

A Regency lord battles his inner beast while helping an innocent miss, never dreaming how he’ll come to care for the chit—nor how being near his world will deliver danger right to her doorstep.

“Witty, Enchanting and Roaring Hot! I think I’ve found a new author to binge! I would definitely recommend it as a good gateway book to shape-shifters or to lovers of historical romance.” 5-Star Goodreads Review

“I would give this a 10/10 rating. Beautifully written by a very talented author… PLEASE read this brilliant novel. I cannot wait for the next in series.” 5-Star BookBub Review

“This book has it all:

-Regency Romance. With Regency England slang. I’m a sucker for it

-Cursed Shifters

-Sexy, dark, secretive, brooding hero

-Feisty, intelligent, independent heroine… So yes, brooding lord and innocent, young ladies. Ancient curses regarding shifters. And time travelers. And very hot. Yep, this story had it all has it all.” 5-star BookBub review

“I love the fact this is shifter and regency all rolled into one…I was amazed by the storyline and couldn’t help how addictive I found this text…I loved the originality of this book and thought it really stood out for many reasons… A true talent for writing…” 5-Star Review

If Darcy had been a shape-shifting lion who thought about frisking—a lot…

Lady Francine Montfort may have led a sheltered life till her parents’ untimely demise but that doesn’t mean she’s ignorant. Neither is she blind to the conniving ways of her persistent aunt, who’s determined to marry Francine off for her own selfish gain. Forced to drastic measures to avoid the wretched woman’s scheming, Francine concocts her own masterful plan.

She might need to beg a favor from Lord Blakely—the sinfully alluring marquis who inspires all manner of illicit thoughts—but she’s determined to help him as well. To ease those mysterious, haunting secrets that torment him so…

When Lady Francine, the epitome of innocence, requests he pose as her betrothed, Blakely knows he should handily refuse. He’s baffled when unfamiliar, protective urges make themselves known, tempting him to agree while danger stalks ever closer.

Alas, it’s fast approaching the season when Blakely loses all control. Either Francine satisfies his sexual appetites or he’ll be forced to reveal his beastly side. And that will never do. Not now that he’s come to care for the intrepid miss.

Standalone ~ HEA ~ 80,500-word Novel ~ Book 1 Roaring Rogues Regency Shifters

Note: This love story between two people contains some profanity and a lot of sizzle, including one partial ménage scene that gets rather…growly.

A very different version of Ensnared by Innocence was previously published; this second edition is *three* times as long and freshly rewritten.

Ratings and reviews

3.7

10 reviews

Jamie Brydone-Jack

September 11, 2021

Didn’t Quite Do It For Me — I normally enjoy this author's unique spin on Regency romance. Her stories usually have both a high steam and a high humor level that simply carries me along for the ride. She's recently started writing paranormal Regency romances, which can be a delight. Unfortunately, this book just didn't do it for me like her others. Off notes struck me from the very beginning. There is campy—which I like—but this one felt over the top. The depictions of the intimate scenes and sensual thoughts were more crude than amusing and made me think more ill of the characters than endear me to them. The author had a particular penchant for using what may truly be Regency slang and "crude" terms. Too much so, as it felt a bit like she was perhaps trying too hard; some really put me off the story as well. I didn't really feel any chemistry between the two principals. She had them have too strong of an attraction too quickly. It should have evolved more slowly and been better described/shown. While I'm not one to shy away from steamy scenes, I felt like the first one happened too fast, and there were perhaps too many of them. Or at least, more of a non-sensual story should have surrounded these scenes. While I typically enjoy this author's humorous books, this one just didn't do it for me. -- I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.

Margaret Murray-Evans

August 17, 2021

Francine Montfort has a plan to stop her aunt's attempts at arranging a marriage to get her hands on Francine's money. Her aunt has a gambling problem. Francine needs a temporary betrothal until her 25th birthday. Erasmus Hammond, Viscount Blakely has no intention of getting married. The curse on the males, legitimate or not, in his family shift into lions. He agrees to Francine's plan, because of the attraction between them. This is no innocent miss. Erasmus carries the responsibility of helping other cubs. What's one more responsibility of protecting a woman, especially from himself. Funny banter, very steamy and a Viscount who needs the woman he loves to survive. .I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Lorraine Cooper

August 15, 2021

A lion for a lady. What is a lady to do when she does not want to marry well how about cooking up a plan with the Marquis of Blakely just till she reaches the age when she controls her life? Now this sounds like many Regencies but this one is different our marquis is a lion oh yes gang he is a shifter let the good times roll. Wonderful characters and it was a fun fantasy. There are some steamy parts, a bit a mystery, there is the good and the bad too, but what it really it is a book that grabs hold and not let go. I loved the story a very entertaining book and I am happy to recommend it. I did receive a free copy of this book from Booksprout and voluntarily chose to review it.

About the author

Larissa Lyons writes spicy regencies that have been called "shockingly humorous". She has an affinity for accurate Regency slang and is happiest when composing stories about strong men with a weakness for the right woman.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Humor. Heartfelt Emotion. & Hunks.

Larissa writes sexy, steamy Regency romance, blending heartfelt emotion with doses of laugh-out-loud humor. Her heroes are strong men with a weakness for the right woman.

Avoiding housework one word at a time, Larissa adores brownies, James Bond, and her husband. She’s been a clown, a tax analyst, and a pig castrator(!) but nothing satisfies quite like seeing the entertaining voices in her head come to life on the page.

Whether featuring protective alpha males, lion Regency shifters, or the occasional time travel hero—along with Larissa’s spunky heroines—get ready to fall in love with her hot take on Jane Austen style historical romance.

Learn more at LarissaLyons.com.

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