Lyon Family Series

By: Leslie Pike

Narrated by: Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell, Lance Greenfield, Stella Bloom, Zachary Webber, Stella Hunter, Jason Clarke, Samantha Brentmoor

USA Today bestselling author Leslie Pike brings you the complete Lyon Family series in one box set.

The Beach In Winter

Scarlett Lyon’s charmed life has taken a dramatic turn. Becoming her nephew’s guardian, moving to a cold Atlantic beach, and processing her sister’s death is overwhelming. The only escape is watching Parish, the mysterious neighbor who never smiles.

The River In Spring

Falling out of a tree at the feet of a naked woman isn’t Nobel Lyon’s usual M.O. Preferring the company of his dog, the forty-three-year-old is more the Invisible Man type. But every man has limits. Golden girl Dove, with an angel’s voice, could be his.

The Sky In Summer

Months away from a life in Paris, Montana realtor Van Lyon runs into his kindergarten girlfriend. Layla, a sarcastic mother of teenage twins, likes being in sweatshirts and sweatpants and eating out of a pan. No BS given. None tolerated.

The Leaves In Autumn

Single father Aargon Lyon isn’t looking for a relationship. First, he has to figure himself out. Only best friend Barbra’s wit and irreverent sense of humor is keeping him sane. Lately she’s the surprise star of his fantasies.

* Contains never-before-seen bonus epilogue *

©2019, 2020, 2021 Leslie Pike (P)2021 Leslie Pike

Poignant storytelling and narration performances for one credit!!

I thoroughly enjoyed all of the books in this series that revolves around a gregarious, fun loving French family whose sons and daughter find their happily ever after during times of emotional upheaval. The four Lyon siblings face life’s hopes, dreams, and sorrows while finding their soft place to fall amidst laughter and tears in emotionally compelling circumstances that keep me engrossed with awesome narration and wonderful world building that I highly recommend. Kudos to Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell, Stella Bloom, Lance Greenfield, Zachary Webber, Stella Hunter, Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor for bringing these wonderful characters to life. It’s enjoyed every single minute and highly recommend this author’s poignant storytelling.

A haunting, inspiring, breath of fresh air.

A family affair that explores the seasons of life and the power of love. Pike celebrates family and romance with profound stories, irresistible characters and unforgettable emotion. From sentimental to empathetic and heartbreaking to heartwarming, The Lyon Family series is a journey of feelings that sticks to the soul. A haunting, inspiring, breath of fresh air.

Incredible series!

The Beach in Winter

Parrish and Scarlett’s story put me through the emotional wringer. It was raw and real and it touched on tragic moments that were relatable and heartbreaking. I cried more than a few tears. I felt a deep connection to Parrish and Scarlett and Sam pulled at my heartstrings. I had a lump in my throat throughout and was secretly rooting for their second chance at happiness.

Another successful collaboration between Leslie Pike, Maxine Mitchell, and Joe Arden. Maxine and Joe gave each one of Leslie’s wonderful characters a unique voice and brought this emotional tale to life.

The River Spring

I thoroughly enjoyed Nobel and Dove’s opposites attract romance. The free spirit meets Mr. Invisible. It was relatable and entertaining to watch Dove shake up Nobel’s world. It was the perfect mix of sadness and laughter.

A successful collaboration between Leslie Pike, Stella Bloom, and Lance Greenfield. These talented narrators did an incredible job of bringing Leslie’s characters to life.

The Sky in Summer

Who meets the love of their life at 5?! Van and Layla’s story warmed my heart and made me smile. Van comes off as a player, but you should never judge a book by its cover. Another entertaining installment in the Lyon Family series.

A successful collaboration between Leslie Pike, Stella Hunter, and Zachary Webber. These talented narrators did an incredible job of bringing Leslie’s heartwarming tale to life.

The Leaves in Autumn

This was the most anticipated installment of the Lyon Family series for me. Aargon captured my attention from the first moment we met him in the Beach in Winter. He was mysterious and broody and I wanted to know what made him that way. The Lyon Family has experienced their share of tragedy over the years and their individual journeys have a way of shredding your soul. Aargon’s story ripped my heart out. I was completely invested in the outcome and I couldn’t help getting lost in the crazy family dynamic along the way.

This was a successful collaboration between Leslie Pike, Samantha Brentmoor, and Jason Clarke. These talented narrators did an incredible job of bringing Leslie’s tale to life.

The Lyons are a lovable pride…

The Beach in Winter, Book 1
Narrators: Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell
Story: 4 ⭐️s Narration: 5 ⭐️s

I appreciated the realism of this love story. Scarlett is the first of the Lyon siblings to get her story. And while, she was not a very unique heroine (most of the LP heroine’s I’ve read so far are rather similar), I did find her and Parrish’s love story compelling. I appreciated the realism of the hero’s struggle with alcohol and the fact that it isn’t instantly solved just because he meets Scarlett. I also really enjoyed the Lyon family dynamic and wish there had been more scenes with them all together, as they were some of the best scenes in the book. Grief was a major element for the hero, heroine and their families, and Pike handled that aspect very well.

The performances were excellent. Maxine Mitchell and Joe Arden did such wonderful work here and were, as usual, a well-matched duo. Arden was particularly adept at making the swings in Parrish’s moods compelling. And Mitchell was able to make Scarlett more a more compelling character.

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The River in Spring, Book 2
Narrators: Lance Greenfield and Stella Bloom
Story: 3 ⭐️s Narration: 5 ⭐️s

Despite fantastic narration, a compelling FMC and a rockstar on her rise trope, this was the Lyon book I enjoyed the least; that is mostly down to the MMC. I just did not like Nobel. I’m grateful to Lance Greenfield’s performance because without it, I would like the character even less. Frankly, Dove deserves better. His personality was frustrating and their “meet cute”, though played for humor, made me uncomfortable. For Book 2, Dove, Maudie (💔), and the Lyons family dynamic were the highlights for me. It felt like there were more interactions with this lovable pride compared to Book 1, so that was lovely. And despite the aggravating rather than endearing flaws in the MMC, overall the story made me excited for the next Lyon sibling to meet their match.

Lance Greenfield and Stella Bloom were fantastic. Both are narrator favorites for me, especially Bloom whose delivery fit Dove so well. She played the balance of the character’s humor, care, and determination perfectly. Greenfield’s performance was the best thing about Nobel for me. His voice is just so compelling and he varies his delivery across scenes and emotions really well. His one weakness is the tone he affects for female characters, but this is forgivable and doesn’t overly detract from his performance as a whole.

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The Sky in Summer, Book 3
Narrators: Zachary Webber and Stella Hunter
Story: 5 ⭐️s Narration: 5 ⭐️s

Book 3 is my absolute favorite Lyon book. Van and Layla were a fantastic couple. I loved that they met in childhood and even though they didn’t stay connected over many years, it was cute how that original connection was invoked throughout. I also appreciated that they are both older; it’s great to see a couple where both are in their late 30s/early 40s - not an age gap in sight! Their story was just so fun and sexy; I loved every moment. The Lyon family interactions were on point and wholly engaging. I just love the way this family loves, affectionately meddles, and supports each other.

The audio here was superb. Zachary Webber is his consummate best, as he always is. He was the ideal Van, balancing the irreverence, charm, and sexiness of the character. He’s well-matched by co-narrator Stella Hunter. She’s a great Layla - hitting the lover beats and the mom beats with equal charm and range. Together, Webber and Hunter are a solid pairing, that makes two lovable characters even more so. This story was just a joy to listen to from beginning to end.

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The Leaves in Autumn, Book 4
Narrators: Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor
Story: 4 ⭐️s Narration: 5 ⭐️s

This was a solid conclusion to the Lyon family series. Argon and Barbra were an entertaining couple and their journey from friends to lovers was enjoyable. I appreciated Pike’s deft handling of mental health and that MMC was ready to seek help and confront his anger and guilt. While finding romantic love can bolster a person, it isn’t a cure-all for our struggles, so it was encouraging to see such a positive portrait of self-care. Barbra was a good match for Argon - they had a bit of grumpy-sunshine vibe. I liked how she stuck to her own path and that when she and Argon came together, the compromise to get there wasn’t uneven. She was also so wonderfully quirky and her relationship to her sister Layla was lovely. They fit right in with the Lyons. Speaking of, this book offered up more pride shenanigans; though I did not enjoy that challenge where they were slapping each other, the water fight was entertaining. Plus, their loving spirit of family competition was joyful, and there was more affectionate meddling from all corners. It all just put a nice pin in the series. Though, I do wish the second epilogue had been about all the whole family down the road a few years; that would have been an even nicer pin!

The audiobook was another hit. Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor were a dream team. I greatly admire the talent of both narrators, but Brentmoor is one of my absolute favorites. Every audio she’s part of is elevated by her skill and she fit Barbra so beautifully. Both she and Clarke are well cast, and deliver all the joy and gravitas needed to bring Argon and Barbra to life.

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While I do wish the prequel novella for Gaston and Aurora had been included, this is still a great set with a compelling family dynamic at its heart. So, If you enjoy satisfying family dramas and perfectly cast narrators, this set is for you.

I received an ALC copy of the audiobook via Home Cooked Books and read each book via KU. All opinions are my own.

LOVED all these Stories

All of these stories were beautiful. They are all HEA's & all different. They are the stories of 3 brothers, 1 sister & they're parents. Just truly beautiful.