It has potential
This novel really starts right in the heart of the action with family drama and an indecent marriage arrangement. I would be interested in seeing how Astrid's plan to marry "the beast" would work as far as protecting Isobel from marrying a heinous man. I would love to read more to see how a romance will bloom between Astrid and the beast. I thought the cover was a pretty standard romance cover. Her dress is beautiful.