Book Club Discussion Guide for
To Desire a Devil
By Elizabeth Hoyt
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Elizabeth Hoyt is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of
“mesmerizing” (Publishers Weekly) historical romance. She also writes deliciously fun
contemporary romance under the name Julia Harper. Elizabeth lives in central Illinois with
three untrained dogs, a garden in constant need of weeding, and one long-suffering husband.
ABOUT THE BOOK
To Desire a Devil is the final book in Hoyt’s four book series, The Legend of the Four
Soldiers. It is the story of Reynaud St. Aubyn, Viscount Hope, who returns home after seven
years of captivity to find his title and estates given to another man. RT Book Reviews writes
about To Desire a Devil: “Hoyt’s magical fairy-tale romances have won the hearts of readers
who adore sizzling sensuality perfectly merged with poignancy.” To Desire a Devil is
preceded by To Taste Temptation, To Seduce a Sinner, and To Beguile a Beast.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. In what ways does the Longsword fairy tale compliment the main story? What did you think of the
fairy tale? Did it add to the book or not?
2. What do you think his tattoos and earring represent to Reynaud? Why does he continue to wear his
earring? What do the tattoos and earring represent to Beatrice?
3. What role does Lottie and her husband play in the book?
4. How did you feel about Jeremy and Beatrice’s friendship? How did their friendship impact the
relationship between Beatrice and Reynaud?
5. How does Reynaud change from the beginning of the book to the end? Does Beatrice help in this
change? How?
6. Do you think Beatrice was in love with Reynaud’s portrait? What does the portrait mean to her?
7. How do the other Legend of the Four Soldiers heroes contribute to the story? Did you enjoy seeing
them again, or were they simply in the way?
8. Why did Reynaud take off his shirt in the House of Lords? What did this act mean to him? To
Beatrice?
9. Do you think Reynaud realizes that regaining his title isn’t enough? When does he realize this?
10. Was this a satisfying end to the Legend of the Four Soldiers series?
Elizabeth Hoyt
www.elizabethhoyt.com