To Trust a Rogue

By: Christi Caldwell

Narrated by: Tim Campbell

A rogue

Marcus, the Viscount Wessex has carefully crafted the image of rogue and charmer for polite society. Under that façade, however, dwells a man whose dreams were shattered almost eight years earlier by a young lady who captured his heart, pledged her love, and then left him, with nothing more than a curt note.

A widow

Eight years earlier, faced with no other choice, Mrs. Eleanor Collins fled London and the only man she ever loved, Marcus, Viscount Wessex. She has now returned to serve as a companion for her elderly aunt, with a daughter in tow. Even though they're next door neighbors, there is little reason for her to move in the same circles as Marcus. Just in case, she vows to avoid him, for he reminds her of all she lost when she left.

Reunited

As their paths continue to cross, Marcus finds his desire for Eleanor just as strong, but he learned long ago she's not to be trusted. He will offer her a place in his bed, but not anything more. Only Eleanor has no interest in this new, roguish man. The more time they spend together, the protective walls they've constructed to keep the other out begin to break. With all the betrayals and secrets between them, Marcus has to open his heart again. And Eleanor must decide if it's ever safe to trust a rogue.

©2016 Christi Caldwell (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Again?

Seemed like I had already read the story. The characters were very familiar. Enjoy this type of fiction.

Life after loss of Hope

it was nice to see that even though life can be cruel, there is still hope and a real possibility of happiness after loss.

A good start but tedious in the end 

I really enjoyed the first 75% of this book. Then the back-and-forth started & the book lost steam and I lost interest. 

True love never dies

Any additional comments?

Even after an eight year separation, love does not die for Eleanor. Marcus is still bitterly angry because Eleanor ran away from him eight years ago, but he still has strong feelings for her. They are now again living next door to one another and cannot avoid meeting frequently. Eleanor had a tragic event happen to her before she ran away years ago. Marcus did not know what happened, he only knows she suddenly left and has returned with a 7 year old daughter. The book deals with the tragic past and the new beginning.

I listened to this book in one sitting - in the car, at the hairdressers getting highlights and back at home. I just had to find out the ending and could not stop until I did. It is not great literature but it is engaging and entertaining with memorable characters. d

Starts slow, but totally worth it

Good Lord, I thought 2 other novels within this collection were my favorite, but this is easily in my top 2 so far. Prepare yourself for emotions, especially if you have any "past hurts" yourself. CC did a wonderful job with this story, and we get to partake on a love journey yet again.