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Undressed
"Passionate and stunning...Cook has stripped the romance novel down to its glorious bare essentials...superb story, authentic characters, and profound passion...a novel perfect in its vulnerability. Undressed exposes Kristina Cook for what she is--an original storyteller with a talent that needs no dressing up!" --Romance Junkies
In the course of a day, Colin Rosemoor has managed to lose everything—his reputation, his standing in society, his club affiliation, and the affections of the woman he’d planned to marry. But when Colin enlists the help of his friend, Hugh Ballard, to help him win back his lady—and his honor—a chance meeting with Hugh’s long-lost sister changes everything.
Brenna Maclachlan wants nothing more than to continue living out her days on the Scottish estate where she was raised. She spends her time managing the manor, her nights gazing at the stars in her observatory. But when an English earl and his wife appear on her doorstep and convince her that she’s really their daughter, Brenna finds herself whisked off to London where she’s completely out of her element. While most of the ton finds Brenna’s independent streak and headstrong manner wholly unacceptable, Colin finds her refreshing…and irresistible.
With Colin’s sister Jane playing matchmaker, the pair find themselves drawn to one another, unable to resist their growing attraction. Will secrets, lies, and circumstances keep them apart, or will they find themselves undone by love?
In the course of a day, Colin Rosemoor has managed to lose everything—his reputation, his standing in society, his club affiliation, and the affections of the woman he’d planned to marry. But when Colin enlists the help of his friend, Hugh Ballard, to help him win back his lady—and his honor—a chance meeting with Hugh’s long-lost sister changes everything.
Brenna Maclachlan wants nothing more than to continue living out her days on the Scottish estate where she was raised. She spends her time managing the manor, her nights gazing at the stars in her observatory. But when an English earl and his wife appear on her doorstep and convince her that she’s really their daughter, Brenna finds herself whisked off to London where she’s completely out of her element. While most of the ton finds Brenna’s independent streak and headstrong manner wholly unacceptable, Colin finds her refreshing…and irresistible.
With Colin’s sister Jane playing matchmaker, the pair find themselves drawn to one another, unable to resist their growing attraction. Will secrets, lies, and circumstances keep them apart, or will they find themselves undone by love?
353 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2006
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Kristina Cook
19 books89 followersAs a child, Kristina Cook took her nose out of a book only long enough to take a ballet class (or five) each week. Not much has changed since then, except she’s added motherhood to the mix and now enjoys penning her own novels as much as reading everybody else’s. Before turning her hand to historical romance, Kristina did graduate work at Columbia University and wrote grant proposals for some of New York City's top cultural institutions. After the birth of her second child, she decided to finally write that novel she'd always wanted to write. The rest, as they say, is history. Kristina lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
April 4, 2015
Colin/Brenna's story
I was constantly fighting to see Colin as a strong, manly, hero.
Brenna definitely was the stronger character. Jane and Lucy's characters
even over shadowed Colin's.
I was constantly fighting to see Colin as a strong, manly, hero.
Brenna definitely was the stronger character. Jane and Lucy's characters
even over shadowed Colin's.
March 30, 2020
Colin and Margaret/Brenna-
An enjoyable story with a fun HEA
An enjoyable story with a fun HEA
February 20, 2017
A delightful read!
This was definitely a great read! I loved the turn of events and how Colin finally came to his senses. Brenna was such a lovely girl, truly innocent and loyal; much like Lucy in her story with Henry. After all that Colin had been through, in the story before this one and the scandals with Sinclair & Hugh, he finally got the happiness that he deserved. Would read it again!
This was definitely a great read! I loved the turn of events and how Colin finally came to his senses. Brenna was such a lovely girl, truly innocent and loyal; much like Lucy in her story with Henry. After all that Colin had been through, in the story before this one and the scandals with Sinclair & Hugh, he finally got the happiness that he deserved. Would read it again!
October 5, 2018
undressed is an interesting book--quick read--about a baby that's stolen at birth and regains her birth home at adulthood. Interesting character study
May 29, 2021
A fitting end
To this four book arc. Fun to see Colin’s story of redemption and find out how he ended up in Scotland. The stolen twin angle was a fun twist.
To this four book arc. Fun to see Colin’s story of redemption and find out how he ended up in Scotland. The stolen twin angle was a fun twist.
February 13, 2017
Undressed Very Good Read
This is book #2 of the series and Unveiled, Jane,s story is book #3. Undressed is every bit as good as Unlaced. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The only thing that would have made the story better is the villains were more evil in their scheming against Colin and Brenna. Definitely recommend reading the entire series.
This is book #2 of the series and Unveiled, Jane,s story is book #3. Undressed is every bit as good as Unlaced. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The only thing that would have made the story better is the villains were more evil in their scheming against Colin and Brenna. Definitely recommend reading the entire series.
August 21, 2011
Solid romance, not to much character developement between the couple...they just seem to like each other...but it somehow works in this book as they are both fairly nice, inoffensive people without huge profiles or personalities.
May 12, 2016
Pleasant read.
This was an interesting mixture of characters. It was not the typical, expected cast. I felt more details, about key players, could have been added to enhance the story.
This was an interesting mixture of characters. It was not the typical, expected cast. I felt more details, about key players, could have been added to enhance the story.
October 7, 2009
Decent, but I didn't remember having read the book about Jane, which apparently occurs sequentially after this book.
July 25, 2010
it was ok. not bad not the best but it was cute
November 14, 2013
was good poor Colin had a rough go of it
January 20, 2015
very good for a book 2
I found only one typo (pet peeve). The story line was cute, although it's funny that the romance is very similar to book 1.
I found only one typo (pet peeve). The story line was cute, although it's funny that the romance is very similar to book 1.
July 1, 2015
Sweet story. I felt Colin needed to have a bit more oomph. Enjoyable read.
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