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This is a fitting ending to the series. If you've liked the previous ones, then get this one.
I thought the overall mystery was well resolved (you can see it coming miles ahead, but who cares), that the characters continued their development (I would've liked to see a bit more of Munroe and his wife), the chemistry between the main couple was great, and I thought the setting was very well established and respected.
However, I do have two bones to pick (mild spoilers): 1) I get that Beatrice was young and inexperienced and that she was super attracted to Reynaud, but she should've never let anything happen until he'd married her, because even if she was in her own house, she would have been ruined if anyone had found out. 2) The relationship of Charlotte and Nathan was too rushed (in its issues and its resolution), and I got no sense that he actually loved her. Honestly, I kept hoping she would end up with Beatrice's friend Jeremy (which would have had a few nice additional messages).
Overall, I enjoyed it, and the whole series was very entertaining.


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To Desire a Devil The Legend of the Four Soldiers Elizabeth Hoyt 9780446406949 Books Reviews

I've enjoyed the Legend of the Four Soldiers' series, having read them a couple of years ago and now re-reading all of them and posting reviews this time around. These books are To Taste Temptation (The Legend of the Four Soldiers),To Seduce A Sinner (The Legend of the Four Soldiers),To Beguile A Beast (The Legend of the Four Soldiers) and last - this book, To Desire a Devil (The Legend of the Four Soldiers). I've enjoyed the stories tremendously and do have my favorites, but I must admit that Reynaud St. Aubyn stands out for several reasons. He was the one of the four that was presumed dead after the horrendous "Spinner Falls" incident in America and believed to have been crucified and burned at the stake.

Not so - he was captured and enslaved for 7 long years suffering some hellish experiences. Drive and determination got him back to England to reclaim his title, his possessions and everything that was rightfully his by birth. However, he didn't count on the lovely young woman, Beatrice Corning upending his life. When he arrives home to find his elderly cousin, Reggie, in possession of his title, he is sick, feverish and not only appears to be a savage, one could safely say, he actually is part savage. In addition to being supplanted by Reggie - Beatrice, Reggie's niece, now lives in Reynaud's home and serves as her Uncle Reggie's hostess.

Beatrice has often studied Reynaud's portrait since she first came to live at the Blanchard townhouse at the age of 19 - staring at his face, fascinated at the half-french young man with the "laughing eyes, slightly crinkled, full of mischief and humor." In truth, she's fallen a little in love with the man in the portrait. When Reynaud manages to finally make his way home, a tea party is taking place - he staggers into the house, feverish, speaking French and then collapsing in a heap. Beatrice is the one and only person who immediately recognizes the half-savage Reynaud St. Aubyn and it's soon very apparent the Earl of Blanchard did not die seven years ago - no, he's very much alive and some things are fixing to change.

As soon as Reynaud begins to recover and throughout the remainder of the storyline, he is determined get back everything that belongs to him. Although he had not previously met Beatrice, it doesn't take him long to decide that she's another one of the things he also wants and he will have her. In fact, his mind and soul say, "Mine" once he becomes acquainted with Beatrice. I love this part - the almost savage, wild instinctive ability to recognize his woman and the determination to have her. Beatrice is more than willing to be his, but she will not go quietly into this relationship with a man who doesn't seem to have "love" as a priority - only a demanding demeanor that constantly puts forth the posture that nothing will stand in his way to get everything that is his.

I must confess to being a sucker for the half-savage St. Aubyn and found his determination refreshing in some ways. He never wavered, he didn't dilly dally and he wasn't back in civilization to make anyone comfortable - including the friends who left him behind even as they returned England and managed to moved on with their lives. He doesn't cut anyone slack, he's serious about his business and one of the items on his list of things to do is To. Make. Beatrice. His.

In the midst of the personal agenda, there is the re-occurring theme running through all these books. Exactly who was the individual who betrayed the four soldiers and their comrades, resulting in the "Spinner Falls" incident? The incident where lives were lost, one was enslaved, some suffered horrendous tortures, one was made to watch as his comrades were cut, burned and disfigured - yep, first and foremost in the hearts and minds of these four soldiers is - Who. Betrayed. Us? and When. We. Find. Them. They. Will. Pay!

Elizabeth Hoyt is a gifted writer and she absolutely brings it in this series of books. Forewarning There are three (if memory serves) steamy romance scenes for those who don't care for such, but it's possible to skim over those, if the reader should find them offensive. However, the basic storyline is full of relational satisfaction, comradeship, loyalty and enjoyment.
Reynaud St. Aubyn fought in the Colonies and was believed dead for seven years. During those seven years, Reynaud's father has died and a distant relative has taken his title and moved into his house. Also living in the house is Beatrice Corning, the new earl's niece who is acting as the woman of the house. Beatrice has taken to communing with Reynaud's portrait during the years she has lived in the house. One day, a disoriented, French-speaking, "crazy" Reynaud bursts into the house. Beatrice recognizes Reynaud from his portrait and insists on caring for the ill man. Reynaud has been held prisoner by Indians seven years and suffers from a type of PTSD. He is obsessed with regaining all he has lost...and yet he does not belong in the world that he left. While Reynaud struggles with adjusting to society, Beatrice is conflicted by her love for her uncle who currently posseses Reynaud's title and her feelings for Reynaud.

As always, Hoyt does a superbe job of exploring the conflicts and feelings of her characters. Reynaud and Beatrice are so clearly defined that their struggles are heartbreaking. The scene where Reynaud declares his love for Beatrice makes me cry each time I read it. Beautiful, emotional writing by Hoyt.

I also enjoyed the reappearance of characters from the series as the mystery of the traitor is wrapped up. My only "complaint" is that I wish I had more information about all the characters. It is not, however, characteristic of Hoyt to give epilogues that jump ahead and tell the reader more. (The Raven Prince being an exception). She normally leaves me wanting to know more...which is definitely a good thing.

In the electronic version of the book, Elizabeth Hoyt has included three short vignettes that detail Reynaud's journey from Boston to London. While not necessary for the book, the extra materials are enlightening as to Reynaud's experiences and I am very glad that Hoyt decided to write and include them.
This is a fitting ending to the series. If you've liked the previous ones, then get this one.
I thought the overall mystery was well resolved (you can see it coming miles ahead, but who cares), that the characters continued their development (I would've liked to see a bit more of Munroe and his wife), the chemistry between the main couple was great, and I thought the setting was very well established and respected.
However, I do have two bones to pick (mild spoilers) 1) I get that Beatrice was young and inexperienced and that she was super attracted to Reynaud, but she should've never let anything happen until he'd married her, because even if she was in her own house, she would have been ruined if anyone had found out. 2) The relationship of Charlotte and Nathan was too rushed (in its issues and its resolution), and I got no sense that he actually loved her. Honestly, I kept hoping she would end up with Beatrice's friend Jeremy (which would have had a few nice additional messages).
Overall, I enjoyed it, and the whole series was very entertaining.