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laurenjodi's review against another edition
5.0
Surrender
5 Stars
Synopsis:
Forced to serve in the British Army on pain of death, Iain MacKinnon and his brothers becomes fearsome warriors against the French forces in Colonial America. When he stumbles across Anne Burns Campbell on the verge of being raped and murdered, Iain defies his orders and saves her life. But Anne has secrets that may destroy their burgeoning relationship for she is not who Iain believes her to be …
Review:
An exciting mix of romance and adventure set during the French-Indian wars. The first half of the plot is reminiscent of the film The Last of the Mohicans with Daniel Day Lewis (a favorite of mine), and the vivid historical descriptions and language enhance the immersive quality of the story.
The characterization is fantastic. Iain is a magnificent hero (of course, I’ve always had a soft spot for highlanders) and Annie is courageous, spirited and loving. The buildup of their relationship is passionate and compelling. While the “keeping secrets” plot device is not one of my preferred themes, it is neither overdone nor drawn out and merges well into the storyline.
The secondary characters are well-developed, especially Iain’s brothers, Morgan and Connor (who will feature in books of their own – hopefully Joseph will as well), and the villains – one diabolical and the other with questionable morals. The question of whether the latter will redeem himself is one of the more intriguing aspects of the book. The camaraderie between the rangers and their sense of loyalty and community is another highlight.
Surrender epitomizes the best of the historical romance genre. I will definitely be continuing with the series and will probably re-read this one again and again.
5 Stars
Synopsis:
Forced to serve in the British Army on pain of death, Iain MacKinnon and his brothers becomes fearsome warriors against the French forces in Colonial America. When he stumbles across Anne Burns Campbell on the verge of being raped and murdered, Iain defies his orders and saves her life. But Anne has secrets that may destroy their burgeoning relationship for she is not who Iain believes her to be …
Review:
An exciting mix of romance and adventure set during the French-Indian wars. The first half of the plot is reminiscent of the film The Last of the Mohicans with Daniel Day Lewis (a favorite of mine), and the vivid historical descriptions and language enhance the immersive quality of the story.
The characterization is fantastic. Iain is a magnificent hero (of course, I’ve always had a soft spot for highlanders) and Annie is courageous, spirited and loving. The buildup of their relationship is passionate and compelling. While the “keeping secrets” plot device is not one of my preferred themes, it is neither overdone nor drawn out and merges well into the storyline.
The secondary characters are well-developed, especially Iain’s brothers, Morgan and Connor (who will feature in books of their own – hopefully Joseph will as well), and the villains – one diabolical and the other with questionable morals. The question of whether the latter will redeem himself is one of the more intriguing aspects of the book. The camaraderie between the rangers and their sense of loyalty and community is another highlight.
Surrender epitomizes the best of the historical romance genre. I will definitely be continuing with the series and will probably re-read this one again and again.
taisie22's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Iain MacKinnon is falsely accused of murder by a British officer, and he and his two brothers are forced into the British army to form a Rangers unit. This is loosely based on the real Rogers' Rangers who fought in upper-state New York during the French and Indian wars. Meanwhile, Scottish Lady Annie Campbell is sold into an indenture in the Colonies by her evil uncle, the Marquis of Bute. Iain rescues her from Indians and, after a harrowing journey, brings her to Fort William Henry.
The author has done an excellent job of weaving history into the narrative and bringing it to life with accurate details of daily life in that era. It's my favorite kind of historical romance, where I spend considerable time looking up historical notes I didn't know before. Iain and Annie are a wonderful couple, forced together by circumstance but hereditary enemies (Iain is a highlander from the Isle of Skye, and Annie's family fought with the British at Prestonpans and Culloden).
Ms. Clare writes in a style reminiscent of Diana Gabaldon and this book especially has the flavor of the first Outlander books. There are some steamy scenes, but the story itself is enthralling and well-written with strong pacing. It's a historical period I don't know much about, but I very much enjoyed reading about it. I've grabbed the rest of the series and I highly recommend it to lovers of historical romance.
The author has done an excellent job of weaving history into the narrative and bringing it to life with accurate details of daily life in that era. It's my favorite kind of historical romance, where I spend considerable time looking up historical notes I didn't know before. Iain and Annie are a wonderful couple, forced together by circumstance but hereditary enemies (Iain is a highlander from the Isle of Skye, and Annie's family fought with the British at Prestonpans and Culloden).
Ms. Clare writes in a style reminiscent of Diana Gabaldon and this book especially has the flavor of the first Outlander books. There are some steamy scenes, but the story itself is enthralling and well-written with strong pacing. It's a historical period I don't know much about, but I very much enjoyed reading about it. I've grabbed the rest of the series and I highly recommend it to lovers of historical romance.
thegeekyblogger's review against another edition
4.0
Bought from Amazon
What I loved: This was pure historic romance at the top of the game. I laughed, cried, wanted to flip to the back to make sure everything worked out ok, and fell in love with all of the Rangers! It wasn't just the love story between Iain and Annie that stole my heart but the love and acceptance that the Rangers displayed of their love. The camaraderie between all the men and the protectiveness they had for Annie was just heartwarming to read!
What I Liked: I have to say I liked Wentworth as a "villain". He wasn't the big bad but he was the perfect thorn in the side to the Rangers. I also appreciated how the story unfolded. It wasn't everything all at once but slowly and deliberately. Those were rough times but the pride of all the characters showed through their actions. Much like I imagine it truly was!
Complaints: Not enough Killy--that boy cracked me up! Dang Irishman in a Scottish Troop :)
Why I gave it a 4: This was very close to a 5 book for me (talking 4 3/4 Wine Glasses)--it was a fantastic story with great characters. I loved the period that it was written in and didn't feel it was lacking at all!
Who I would recommend it too: Historical Romance Readers
Authors Website: http://www.pamelaclare.com/
Books in this series:
Surrender
Untamed
(book 3 soon please)
What I loved: This was pure historic romance at the top of the game. I laughed, cried, wanted to flip to the back to make sure everything worked out ok, and fell in love with all of the Rangers! It wasn't just the love story between Iain and Annie that stole my heart but the love and acceptance that the Rangers displayed of their love. The camaraderie between all the men and the protectiveness they had for Annie was just heartwarming to read!
What I Liked: I have to say I liked Wentworth as a "villain". He wasn't the big bad but he was the perfect thorn in the side to the Rangers. I also appreciated how the story unfolded. It wasn't everything all at once but slowly and deliberately. Those were rough times but the pride of all the characters showed through their actions. Much like I imagine it truly was!
Complaints: Not enough Killy--that boy cracked me up! Dang Irishman in a Scottish Troop :)
Why I gave it a 4: This was very close to a 5 book for me (talking 4 3/4 Wine Glasses)--it was a fantastic story with great characters. I loved the period that it was written in and didn't feel it was lacking at all!
Who I would recommend it too: Historical Romance Readers
Authors Website: http://www.pamelaclare.com/
Books in this series:
Surrender
Untamed
(book 3 soon please)
beckyschwartz's review against another edition
4.0
NICE. Ok so this was great. Lots of high stakes love and romance and highlanders. But it was set in the colonies during the French and Indian War, which was an interesting twist. Loved Iain’s brothers and friends and Annie was great. Lots of courage and saving each other.
The whole “lying for most of the book” part stressed me THE HELL out but the end made up for it. And I was glad Iain discovered her secret when he did and before anyone else. He was a super impressive hero. Clare definitely wrote some turns into this plot that I was totally not expecting and I loved them.
Wentworth, as a “sort of villain sort of not villain, but definitely not a hero,” also stressed me out. But he turned out sort of ok. I could have done with WAY less of his perspective.
Overall, I really enjoyed this.
The whole “lying for most of the book” part stressed me THE HELL out but the end made up for it. And I was glad Iain discovered her secret when he did and before anyone else. He was a super impressive hero. Clare definitely wrote some turns into this plot that I was totally not expecting and I loved them.
Wentworth, as a “sort of villain sort of not villain, but definitely not a hero,” also stressed me out. But he turned out sort of ok. I could have done with WAY less of his perspective.
Overall, I really enjoyed this.
dragon_lion64's review against another edition
4.0
This was a little different from my usual Scottish Highlander historical romance reads unless you count Outlander which gets into the American Revolution later in the series. This occurs near the Canadian border during The Seven Years’ War aka The French and Indian War.
Iain MacKinnon’s grandfather was the great Iain Of MacKinnon, chieftain of the MacKinnon Clan, who supported Bonnie Prince Charlie and led his clan into battle against the English. For this, his family was exiled to the Americas. Iain and his two brothers were set on a life of farming when Colonel William Wentworth took an interest in them. He set them up to look guilty for a murder they did not commit so he could force them to become soldiers in his war.
Iain put together some of the most skilled warriors and called them the MacKinnon Rangers.
Anne Burness Campbell's family fought for the Crown against the MacKinnons. She lost her father and brother at Prestonpans, a battle before Culloden. She and her mother had to move in with her Uncle Bain who was a depraved cur who killed her mother and said she fell down the stairs.
Anne tried to run away but her uncle branded her as a thief on her thigh without a trial and sent her to America as a indentured servant to serve for fourteen years.
Her new masters are cruel and like to beat her but that all changes in a horrifying instant when a band of Abenaki warriors kill her masters and burn down their home. Anne is rescued by a barbarian MacKinnon.
She realizes she is free from servitude with very few people knowing the truth. If she tells the truth or gives her real surname, she could end up being a slave again.
This was an intensely emotional story that gives us a look at the difficult social, moral and political environment of early America. I always say how glad I am that I did not live back then. The hardships, beliefs and social rankings were just amazingly unfair and outrageous.
Though I am well versed in a lot of history, I am ashamed to say I know very little about the Seven Years’ War. This book made me curious so I will he reading up on it while I go through the series.
Iain MacKinnon’s grandfather was the great Iain Of MacKinnon, chieftain of the MacKinnon Clan, who supported Bonnie Prince Charlie and led his clan into battle against the English. For this, his family was exiled to the Americas. Iain and his two brothers were set on a life of farming when Colonel William Wentworth took an interest in them. He set them up to look guilty for a murder they did not commit so he could force them to become soldiers in his war.
Iain put together some of the most skilled warriors and called them the MacKinnon Rangers.
Anne Burness Campbell's family fought for the Crown against the MacKinnons. She lost her father and brother at Prestonpans, a battle before Culloden. She and her mother had to move in with her Uncle Bain who was a depraved cur who killed her mother and said she fell down the stairs.
Anne tried to run away but her uncle branded her as a thief on her thigh without a trial and sent her to America as a indentured servant to serve for fourteen years.
Her new masters are cruel and like to beat her but that all changes in a horrifying instant when a band of Abenaki warriors kill her masters and burn down their home. Anne is rescued by a barbarian MacKinnon.
She realizes she is free from servitude with very few people knowing the truth. If she tells the truth or gives her real surname, she could end up being a slave again.
This was an intensely emotional story that gives us a look at the difficult social, moral and political environment of early America. I always say how glad I am that I did not live back then. The hardships, beliefs and social rankings were just amazingly unfair and outrageous.
Though I am well versed in a lot of history, I am ashamed to say I know very little about the Seven Years’ War. This book made me curious so I will he reading up on it while I go through the series.
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
5.0
This was so amazing!! I read this on a Reddit recommendation so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I loved it so much Iain and Annie were adorable. There was tons of adventure too.
vdarcangelo's review against another edition
4.0
http://archive.boulderweekly.com/033006/uncovered.html
This review originally appeared in the BOULDER WEEKLY
War and piece
Precolonials get randy, and revenge, in Pamela Clare's Surrender
by Vince Darcangelo
As an award-winning journalist by day, Pamela White has chronicled the present and future of local, national and world affairs for years. But by night, as Pamela Clare, her pen turns a different direction—to the past.
On Feb. 28, Clare released her fourth historical romance, Surrender, which takes readers to the frontline of the French and Indian War—and into the hearts of Iain MacKinnon, a Scottish Highlander forced to fight for the hated British, and Annie Burns, a mysterious woman with a "T" branded into her thigh. As with her earlier works, Surrender is, on the surface, an adventure romance set against the backdrop of early American history, rife with socio-cultural tension, frontier survivalism and, of course, plenty of steamy sex (literally). What separates Clare from her peers in the romance genre is the edginess of her writing. Sexual violence, S&M and bloody combat spill across the pages of Surrender, culminating in a deadly finale pitting Annie's future against her dark past—and her wicked Uncle Bain.
Surrender is the first of three releases Clare has slated for 2006, including a novella, Heaven Can't Wait, in June and a contemporary romantic suspense, Hard Evidence, in November. But we're getting ahead of ourselves. Before looking to the future, we sat down with Clare to discuss the past (the 1750s to be exact), the present and, of course, lots of hot colonial sex—18th-century style.
Vince Darcangelo: What is the historical setting of Surrender?
Pamela Clare: Surrender is set during the French and Indian War. I'm fascinated by that time period, though I'm not entirely sure why. There's a certain romance to the colonial frontier that draws me. Also, so much of our history flows out of the events of the 1750s, including the American Revolution. What America came to be, both good and bad, finds its roots here.
Plus men had long hair and packed really long rifles.
VD: How does class play into Surrender, as Iain is from an underclass and is a skilled fighter, whereas Annie is from an elite class and unskilled in survival on the frontier? Annie must quickly adapt to life in a time of war.
PC: Class differences have always played a major role in my stories... In the case of Annie and Iain, they're probably closer in class than most of my heroes and heroines. He's the grandson of a Highland laird and she's British aristocracy. The biggest difference—and this addresses your question—is that Iain came of age on the frontier, and Annie has been in the colonies for a mere four months. He knows the ropes and has already spent three years in combat. She just came from her uncle's estates.
Exploring class differences has really been a theme for my writing, partly because I find the life of the common people to be far more interesting than that of the bewigged aristocracy. I've never been terribly interested in the rules of society, but stretching them to the breaking point when two people who shouldn't be together meet and fall in love is lots of fun. Most of my villains are aristocrats, and even the secondary characters who play mini-villain roles are also aristocrats or upper class.
VD: Is there an underlying political message concerning life in a time of war?
PC: It's that war is destructive and that everyone suffers during wartime, not just soldiers. There's a survival message, also, a message about finding your courage and learning how to stand in the face of conflict. That's something Annie encounters right away.
VD: There is a scene where Iain masturbates Annie in a sweat lodge. Being part American Indian, are you concerned with how this scene will be received in the American Indian community?
PC: Why did you have to ask me that! OK, first, I wouldn't use the word "masturbate" because it's a stupid word invented by uptight people who think touching yourself is a clinical condition worthy of scientific study. I'd say Iain "gets her off" or "pleasures her" in the sweat lodge. Second, yes. I expect my rear end might get chewed next time I go to sweat lodge, thanks to your asking this question.
In my defense I will say, it's not an actual inipi ceremony in which he does this, but only the physical structure of the sweat lodge, and they're in the lodge because he's trying to keep her from dying of hypothermia. Let's just say he's very effective at warming her up. It's the equivalent of doing it in a church, but not during a service.
And, hey, God invented orgasms. They seem pretty holy to me.
VD: In your most recent historical romance, Ride the Fire, you pushed the boundaries of violence in romantic fiction. In Surrender you delve into sexual violence in a manner unlike anything you've written in the past during a scene in which Iain and Annie have rough, angry sex that pushes the boundary of consent. What was your motivation for this? Did you have any concerns that either your publisher would think this was too edgy or that your readers would think you took it too far?
PC: That's not the scene that comes to mind when I think of the boundaries I pushed in Surrender. But, yes, I guess that scene walks a very fine line. When I wrote it, I wanted to push it a bit without crossing over into violence. Early romance novels—disparagingly referred to as "bodice rippers"—had overt rape scenes that offend most women's modern sensibilities. This scene pays homage to the fantasy without (I hope) stepping onto uncomfortable ground. In the end, it becomes a very tender, loving sex scene.
When I wrote that scene, I was most concerned with hitting the right emotional notes for the characters, and the characters are the key to why it's written the way it is. Iain is enraged and feeling insanely jealous, and, as an alpha male, he almost crosses the line. But here's the thing about alpha males: Sometimes they're jerks. Although they're very popular in romantic fiction, most women would hate their guts in real life.
VD: You also deal with childhood trauma that borders on sexual abuse. Is the brand on Annie's thigh, put there by her uncle, to be taken literally or is it symbolic of sexual abuse?
PC: Interesting question. When I wrote it, I intended it to be taken literally, but he clearly wants it to symbolize more than just her loss of status. He wants to ruin her life and to leave some reminder of himself on her. In that sense, it's symbolic of her loss of innocence. She saw something no one should ever see, and that brand is a constant reminder of what she saw and of her uncle's power over her.
VD: Any other thoughts?
PC: Surrender is the first time I've written Scots, and it was great fun from the language point of view. I worked with a woman who speaks Scottish Gaelic for the Gaelic bits (fun stuff like, "Go suck the sweat off a dead man's balls!") and worked to derive my own way of signifying Scottish dialect in the writing. I love words, obviously, and being able to dip into the wacky vocabulary of 18th-century Scots was incredibly fun. Give me words like "collieshangie" and "argy-bargy," and I'm amused for hours. I listen to a lot of Celtic music, particularly Scottish traditional music, so it was really satisfying to put that vocabulary to use.
Also, this is kind of a special year for me, because I've got three releases. I worked my butt off last year, writing a historical romance (Surrender) a sexy contemporary novella (Heaven Can't Wait) and most of my second contemporary romantic suspense (Hard Evidence), which is the sequel to last year's Extreme Exposure. When it's done, Hard Evidence will be my seventh novel—which sort of blows my mind and explains my complete lack of a social life.
This review originally appeared in the BOULDER WEEKLY
War and piece
Precolonials get randy, and revenge, in Pamela Clare's Surrender
by Vince Darcangelo
As an award-winning journalist by day, Pamela White has chronicled the present and future of local, national and world affairs for years. But by night, as Pamela Clare, her pen turns a different direction—to the past.
On Feb. 28, Clare released her fourth historical romance, Surrender, which takes readers to the frontline of the French and Indian War—and into the hearts of Iain MacKinnon, a Scottish Highlander forced to fight for the hated British, and Annie Burns, a mysterious woman with a "T" branded into her thigh. As with her earlier works, Surrender is, on the surface, an adventure romance set against the backdrop of early American history, rife with socio-cultural tension, frontier survivalism and, of course, plenty of steamy sex (literally). What separates Clare from her peers in the romance genre is the edginess of her writing. Sexual violence, S&M and bloody combat spill across the pages of Surrender, culminating in a deadly finale pitting Annie's future against her dark past—and her wicked Uncle Bain.
Surrender is the first of three releases Clare has slated for 2006, including a novella, Heaven Can't Wait, in June and a contemporary romantic suspense, Hard Evidence, in November. But we're getting ahead of ourselves. Before looking to the future, we sat down with Clare to discuss the past (the 1750s to be exact), the present and, of course, lots of hot colonial sex—18th-century style.
Vince Darcangelo: What is the historical setting of Surrender?
Pamela Clare: Surrender is set during the French and Indian War. I'm fascinated by that time period, though I'm not entirely sure why. There's a certain romance to the colonial frontier that draws me. Also, so much of our history flows out of the events of the 1750s, including the American Revolution. What America came to be, both good and bad, finds its roots here.
Plus men had long hair and packed really long rifles.
VD: How does class play into Surrender, as Iain is from an underclass and is a skilled fighter, whereas Annie is from an elite class and unskilled in survival on the frontier? Annie must quickly adapt to life in a time of war.
PC: Class differences have always played a major role in my stories... In the case of Annie and Iain, they're probably closer in class than most of my heroes and heroines. He's the grandson of a Highland laird and she's British aristocracy. The biggest difference—and this addresses your question—is that Iain came of age on the frontier, and Annie has been in the colonies for a mere four months. He knows the ropes and has already spent three years in combat. She just came from her uncle's estates.
Exploring class differences has really been a theme for my writing, partly because I find the life of the common people to be far more interesting than that of the bewigged aristocracy. I've never been terribly interested in the rules of society, but stretching them to the breaking point when two people who shouldn't be together meet and fall in love is lots of fun. Most of my villains are aristocrats, and even the secondary characters who play mini-villain roles are also aristocrats or upper class.
VD: Is there an underlying political message concerning life in a time of war?
PC: It's that war is destructive and that everyone suffers during wartime, not just soldiers. There's a survival message, also, a message about finding your courage and learning how to stand in the face of conflict. That's something Annie encounters right away.
VD: There is a scene where Iain masturbates Annie in a sweat lodge. Being part American Indian, are you concerned with how this scene will be received in the American Indian community?
PC: Why did you have to ask me that! OK, first, I wouldn't use the word "masturbate" because it's a stupid word invented by uptight people who think touching yourself is a clinical condition worthy of scientific study. I'd say Iain "gets her off" or "pleasures her" in the sweat lodge. Second, yes. I expect my rear end might get chewed next time I go to sweat lodge, thanks to your asking this question.
In my defense I will say, it's not an actual inipi ceremony in which he does this, but only the physical structure of the sweat lodge, and they're in the lodge because he's trying to keep her from dying of hypothermia. Let's just say he's very effective at warming her up. It's the equivalent of doing it in a church, but not during a service.
And, hey, God invented orgasms. They seem pretty holy to me.
VD: In your most recent historical romance, Ride the Fire, you pushed the boundaries of violence in romantic fiction. In Surrender you delve into sexual violence in a manner unlike anything you've written in the past during a scene in which Iain and Annie have rough, angry sex that pushes the boundary of consent. What was your motivation for this? Did you have any concerns that either your publisher would think this was too edgy or that your readers would think you took it too far?
PC: That's not the scene that comes to mind when I think of the boundaries I pushed in Surrender. But, yes, I guess that scene walks a very fine line. When I wrote it, I wanted to push it a bit without crossing over into violence. Early romance novels—disparagingly referred to as "bodice rippers"—had overt rape scenes that offend most women's modern sensibilities. This scene pays homage to the fantasy without (I hope) stepping onto uncomfortable ground. In the end, it becomes a very tender, loving sex scene.
When I wrote that scene, I was most concerned with hitting the right emotional notes for the characters, and the characters are the key to why it's written the way it is. Iain is enraged and feeling insanely jealous, and, as an alpha male, he almost crosses the line. But here's the thing about alpha males: Sometimes they're jerks. Although they're very popular in romantic fiction, most women would hate their guts in real life.
VD: You also deal with childhood trauma that borders on sexual abuse. Is the brand on Annie's thigh, put there by her uncle, to be taken literally or is it symbolic of sexual abuse?
PC: Interesting question. When I wrote it, I intended it to be taken literally, but he clearly wants it to symbolize more than just her loss of status. He wants to ruin her life and to leave some reminder of himself on her. In that sense, it's symbolic of her loss of innocence. She saw something no one should ever see, and that brand is a constant reminder of what she saw and of her uncle's power over her.
VD: Any other thoughts?
PC: Surrender is the first time I've written Scots, and it was great fun from the language point of view. I worked with a woman who speaks Scottish Gaelic for the Gaelic bits (fun stuff like, "Go suck the sweat off a dead man's balls!") and worked to derive my own way of signifying Scottish dialect in the writing. I love words, obviously, and being able to dip into the wacky vocabulary of 18th-century Scots was incredibly fun. Give me words like "collieshangie" and "argy-bargy," and I'm amused for hours. I listen to a lot of Celtic music, particularly Scottish traditional music, so it was really satisfying to put that vocabulary to use.
Also, this is kind of a special year for me, because I've got three releases. I worked my butt off last year, writing a historical romance (Surrender) a sexy contemporary novella (Heaven Can't Wait) and most of my second contemporary romantic suspense (Hard Evidence), which is the sequel to last year's Extreme Exposure. When it's done, Hard Evidence will be my seventh novel—which sort of blows my mind and explains my complete lack of a social life.
star_tbr2020's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the author's Romantic Suspense books so I decided to give her Historicals a shot. Enjoyed these too. I must warn you that it is full of "dinna" and "canna". So...dinna read if you canna stand those. You ken? :)
It took a bit for me to get used to it but I was able to kinda block them out and enjoy the story.
Oh the story....This book's got some over-the-top stuff like when the hero runs miles through the woods...carrying the heroine. Or a certain shaving scene between the h/h but overall, I enjoyed the story. I liked the interaction between the brothers as well as between them and the other men under their command. I thought the romance between the h/h was good and really liked the ending they got in this book.
It took a bit for me to get used to it but I was able to kinda block them out and enjoy the story.
Oh the story....This book's got some over-the-top stuff like when the hero runs miles through the woods...carrying the heroine. Or a certain shaving scene between the h/h but overall, I enjoyed the story. I liked the interaction between the brothers as well as between them and the other men under their command. I thought the romance between the h/h was good and really liked the ending they got in this book.
ppchili93's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75