To Love a Scoundrel

Frederick Stoneham is a rogue. He was content being a rogue until his father arranges a marriage for him to Lady Eleanor Ashton. Frederick believes his marriage to Lady Eleanor will in no way interfere with his carousing because he remembers Eleanor to be a plain and timid girl. When he happens upon Eleanor, all grown up, bold and beautiful, Frederick has second thoughts.

Although Eleanor secretly has yearned for Frederick Stoneham for years, she is appalled at this arranged marriage. When Frederick's former mistress fills Eleanor's head with lies, she is even more distressed. Frederick is determined to win Eleanor's hand and her heart.

Beware. To Love a Scoundrel will make you fall in love with Frederick Stoneham. He's a delicious scoundrel. His pursuit of the lovely Lady Eleanor endeared him to me even more.

Kristina Cook has penned a charming and seductive story in To Love a Scoundrel.

Annmarie
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

This book was like a delicious dessert that you savor as you eat it and after you're done, you think how good it was. The characters were all great--I loved Frederick and all his insecurity and the terrible feeling of worthlessness that he had. Eleanor was great for him. For a book that really didn't seem that long, ( I wish it had about 100 more pages, I didn't want it to end), there was a lot of emotion packed into it. Eleanor had a mother she was not that fond of and Frederick had a father who couldn't stand to look at him. Throw in a twin brother for Eleanor (I can't wait to read Henry's story) and this book is a winner all around. Only minor quibble--please, no romance for Mr. Whitby. Let's just let him fade into the sunset.
I have read and enjoyed all of Kristina Cook's previous books, but, I feel she has outdone her past work with this book. It was a winner--just yummy.

I am not too keen on any "hero" that plans to marry a woman because she is plain and therefore he can do what he was doing before marriage with no conscious. Not my idea of a hero. I think the author flawed a little bit there. He did improve as the story progressed but I do not think this book is that great and would only recommend it if you have absolutely nothing else to do!