SECRETS OF SURRENDER
Madeline Hunter
Dell
ISBN: 0-440-24395-3
May 2008
Historical Romance

Madeline Hunter crafts a heart-wrenching and passionate novel in SECRETS OF SURRENDER. Shamed and ostracized by English society, Roselyn Longworth is delighted when her beau invites her to join him for a weekend in the country. Roselyn doesnʼt understand that her beau is actually a vengeful enemy, and he plans to destroy the remains of her family. Auctioned off to the highest bidder, Roselyn has no idea that Kyle Bradwell is a white knight rescuing her from her worst nightmare. Treating Roselyn with a kindness she hasnʼt experienced in years, Kyle is much more than he appears to be. When Kyle unexpectedly proposes, Roselyn believes her life is changing for the better. She has no idea that Kyle has a secret that could destroy her future.

SECRETS OF SURRENDER is a surprising romance novel. Roselyn is threatened by multiple sources throughout the progression of the novel, and the tension gradually builds. The historical context is accurate, and the characters are engaging. Readers will be caught up in the unusual plotline, and the plotline will keep readers hooked all the way to very end. Well-written and interesting, SECRETS OF SURRENDER is an atypical historical romance!

Reviewed by Angela Etheridge
Rating: 3