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Charged with a crime they didn't commit, the MacKinnon brothers faced a death sentence until they agreed to serve the British Crown in the colonies and take up arms against the French. Allied with the Indian tribes who lived beside them in the wilderness, the Scottish Highland warriors forged a new breed of soldier…
MacKinnon's Rangers
Iain MacKinnon has nothing but hatred for his English "masters," but compassion urged him to save the lovely lass facing certain death at the hands of the Abenaki tribe. Defying his orders, he endangered his brothers, his men, and his mission, all for a woman. But when he held Annie's sweet body in his arms, he could feel no regret. Though he sensed she was hiding something from him, it was too late to hold back his heart. In love and war, there are times when the only course of action is…
Surrender
MacKinnon's Rangers
Iain MacKinnon has nothing but hatred for his English "masters," but compassion urged him to save the lovely lass facing certain death at the hands of the Abenaki tribe. Defying his orders, he endangered his brothers, his men, and his mission, all for a woman. But when he held Annie's sweet body in his arms, he could feel no regret. Though he sensed she was hiding something from him, it was too late to hold back his heart. In love and war, there are times when the only course of action is…
Surrender
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First published February 28, 2006
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Pamela Clare
56 books4,305 followersUSA Today best-selling author Pamela Clare began her writing career as a columnist and investigative reporter and eventually became the first woman editor-in-chief of two different newspapers. Along the way, she and her team won numerous state and national honors, including the First Amendment Award and the National Journalism Award for Public Service. In 2011, she was honored by the Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists with their Keeper of the Flame Lifetime Achievement Award for her work. A single mother with two grown sons and two cats, she writes historical romance and contemporary romantic suspense within view of Colorado’s beautiful Rocky Mountains. She is a two-time RITA finalist (Surrender, Defiant) and a three-time Daphne du Maurier finalist (I-Team series). She loves history, having studied archaeology in college, and has traveled extensively, living for almost three years in Denmark, which feels like home to her. She attributes her love of historical romance with the years she spent visiting ruins and castles in Europe.
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March 25, 2015
This audiobook...
Iain's accent...
Me while listening...
OMG I can't describe how much I enjoyed this <3
I am a HUUUUUUGE sucker when it comes to Highlanders, and the narrator did such an amazing job, OMG! I melted each time Iain or his brothers said anything <3
“Aye, lass. You’re safe.” He held her close, stroked her hair, his voice a soothing rumble in his chest. “I’ll no’ let any man harm you—no’ while there is still breath in my body.”
SOMETHING ABOUT THE BOOK
The historical setting
Imagine Braveheart and The Last of the Mohicans blended into one movie XD
It's set in the 18th century in America, and we get a blend of British, Scottish and Native American people here :D
I love this because it's just different than the usual regency historical, or medieval, probably because I haven't read many that are set in America or at this time period.
Though I have to admit, I wish she wasn't so detailed about the gruesomeness of war in that time :SS ()
The story
Iain is forced to join the British army after being falsely accused of murder, and his brothers join him on the front.
He is the leader of the MacKinnon Rangers, a fierce group of Scotsmen which is crucial to winning the war.
Annie was also falsely accused of theft by her uncle, branded as a thief and sent to America to work as a slave.
After Iain risks everything to save her from an Abenaki attack, they set on a dangerous path back to the fort, alone and through enemy territory.
Iain and Annie
I loved those two <3
I think I laughed every time Annie said. "Mercy!" ahahahhahaahahha
I don't know why that was so funny to me but I couldn't help it :D
But honestly, I just don't care that much about Annie, I love Iain!!! <3
He is the bestest ever <3
OMG <3
He is a Highlander, but as he grew up on the frontier, he was practically raised by the Mohicans.
So just imagine...
Half Highlander...
Half Mohican...
All wild and fierce warrior...
A huge rec to everyone <3
Especially in audio version <3
OMG it is just perfect <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
May 3, 2022
Re-read/listened to audiobook April'2022
Still a big 5 star read!
Original rating/review Sept'2010:
5+ stars – Colonial American/Frontier Historical Romance
I’m a huge fan of Pamela Clare’s I-Team romantic suspense series, I love hot highlander heroes, I’m fascinated by pre-Revolutionary American history, and I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things about Surrender from several GR friends. So why did I wait so long to read this?!?! I had no doubt that I’d love it, but I had a feeling it would be emotionally draining, so I waited until I was in the right mood and mindset. But now I’m kicking myself for taking so long because it’s one of the best, most beautifully moving historical romances that I’ve read.
This definitely stirred and twisted my emotions, but I was pleasantly surprised that it also left me filled with a sense of hope and crying happy tears, which is always a good thing. The heart and soul of the story is the incredibly pure, sensual, touching, erotic, loving, uplifting, and heartrending relationship between Iain MacKinnon, a Scottish highland warrior turned ranger for the British, and Annie, a former noble lady transformed into a brave frontier woman fighting for survival. Their romance is absolute magic for the soul.
I think Iain stands for “I adore Iain nonsensically” because he’s one of the sexiest, most honorable, courageous, loyal, protective, caring, strong, nurturing, and patient heroes ever, and he was such an eager, flirtatious, passionate, and giving lover to Annie. His longing and need for a happy, healthy, and safe life filled with a wife, home, hearth, and bairns away from the violence of war was achingly poignant, and something about Annie makes him yearn and vow desperately to turn that impossible dream into reality.
I empathized with Annie’s suffering, but her lack of faith and trust in Iain, although understandable, bothered me a little. I just kept wondering...What the heck does the poor man have to do to earn her confidence already? But once Annie started listening to her instincts and heart and began falling for Iain, I found myself really liking her as a heroine, and I admired her compassionate nature and courageous spirit.
Surrender is a wondrous, heartfelt, passionate love story that warms the heart and stays with you long after it’s over. It simply shouldn’t be missed! I’m looking forward to reading Morgan’s story Untamed, and I’m so glad that Pamela Clare has found a publisher for Connor’s story. I can’t wait! 5 big stars for sigh-worthy and swoonalicious Iain because for him, I’d gladly “Surrender” anytime!
Still a big 5 star read!
Original rating/review Sept'2010:
5+ stars – Colonial American/Frontier Historical Romance
I’m a huge fan of Pamela Clare’s I-Team romantic suspense series, I love hot highlander heroes, I’m fascinated by pre-Revolutionary American history, and I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things about Surrender from several GR friends. So why did I wait so long to read this?!?! I had no doubt that I’d love it, but I had a feeling it would be emotionally draining, so I waited until I was in the right mood and mindset. But now I’m kicking myself for taking so long because it’s one of the best, most beautifully moving historical romances that I’ve read.
This definitely stirred and twisted my emotions, but I was pleasantly surprised that it also left me filled with a sense of hope and crying happy tears, which is always a good thing. The heart and soul of the story is the incredibly pure, sensual, touching, erotic, loving, uplifting, and heartrending relationship between Iain MacKinnon, a Scottish highland warrior turned ranger for the British, and Annie, a former noble lady transformed into a brave frontier woman fighting for survival. Their romance is absolute magic for the soul.
I think Iain stands for “I adore Iain nonsensically” because he’s one of the sexiest, most honorable, courageous, loyal, protective, caring, strong, nurturing, and patient heroes ever, and he was such an eager, flirtatious, passionate, and giving lover to Annie. His longing and need for a happy, healthy, and safe life filled with a wife, home, hearth, and bairns away from the violence of war was achingly poignant, and something about Annie makes him yearn and vow desperately to turn that impossible dream into reality.
I empathized with Annie’s suffering, but her lack of faith and trust in Iain, although understandable, bothered me a little. I just kept wondering...What the heck does the poor man have to do to earn her confidence already? But once Annie started listening to her instincts and heart and began falling for Iain, I found myself really liking her as a heroine, and I admired her compassionate nature and courageous spirit.
Surrender is a wondrous, heartfelt, passionate love story that warms the heart and stays with you long after it’s over. It simply shouldn’t be missed! I’m looking forward to reading Morgan’s story Untamed, and I’m so glad that Pamela Clare has found a publisher for Connor’s story. I can’t wait! 5 big stars for sigh-worthy and swoonalicious Iain because for him, I’d gladly “Surrender” anytime!
June 28, 2012
Review posted at: http://sweptawaybyromance.blogspot.com/
Definite 5+ stars!
To say I loved Surrender, by Pamela Clare, is an understatement. This is my first book by Ms. Clare and did she ever make a fan of me. I was in awe of her ability to not only write a historically detailed, riveting, and tight plot, but simultaneously sweep the reader into a world full of non-stop action, adventure, and passion. The two main characters, as well as the secondary characters, were rich with authenticity and depth. It’s impossible not to become immersed in their lives.
I fell in love with Iain’s and Annie’s characters right from the start. Their love story is beautiful, unique, and inspiring. The love, devotion, respect, and charity they have and show for each other, not to mention the sacrifices they’re willing to make, Iain especially, establishes them, in my opinion, as one of the great romance couples I’ve read to date.
Annie is a compelling and courageous character who suffers greatly after being betrayed and branded a thief by her uncle. Because she is unwilling to remain under his control, he sends her to the American frontier to become an indentured slave. After being attacked and almost raped and killed by an Abenaki Indian, she is courageously rescued by our hero Iain. And what a hero he is! Annie’s character has that perfect combination of strength, kindness, and vulnerability, which makes her an endearing and strong heroine. I absolutely love her.
Iain MacKinnon is one of those few alpha characters that redefine what it means to be a hero. Iain, with the aid of his brothers, Morgan and Connor, was forced to command a company of Rangers and fight for the British crown under false charges of murder. While on a scouting expedition, he comes across Annie being attacked by Indians. Not able to abandon her, he defies his orders, not only endangering his brothers, his men, and the mission itself, but also risking his own life to see her to safety.
Iain is an amazing character. He’s fierce, rebellious, calculating, honorable, chivalrous, tender, loving, and beyond sexy. His aching desire for that which he feels he’ll never have-a simple, safe, and happy frontier life, with a wife, numerous bairns (children), and his own land to farm- is poignant and leaves the reader eager and hopeful for Iain to one day obtain his heart’s desire.
The secondary characters are as well-rounded and engaging as the two main protagonists. I ended the story with a small amount of sympathy for the fairly villainous Lord William Wentworth. What an intriguing character he is. In fact, he was written with such multi-dimensional traits that he could become the hero in his own book if Ms. Clare so desired. I really hope she does, because I would love to see what she could do with his character.
Surrender has definitely become one of my favorite books, if not my favorite. I simply adore everything about this engaging book.
Note to author: Thank you, Pamela Clare, for providing translation to the Gaelic phrases.
Definite 5+ stars!
To say I loved Surrender, by Pamela Clare, is an understatement. This is my first book by Ms. Clare and did she ever make a fan of me. I was in awe of her ability to not only write a historically detailed, riveting, and tight plot, but simultaneously sweep the reader into a world full of non-stop action, adventure, and passion. The two main characters, as well as the secondary characters, were rich with authenticity and depth. It’s impossible not to become immersed in their lives.
I fell in love with Iain’s and Annie’s characters right from the start. Their love story is beautiful, unique, and inspiring. The love, devotion, respect, and charity they have and show for each other, not to mention the sacrifices they’re willing to make, Iain especially, establishes them, in my opinion, as one of the great romance couples I’ve read to date.
Annie is a compelling and courageous character who suffers greatly after being betrayed and branded a thief by her uncle. Because she is unwilling to remain under his control, he sends her to the American frontier to become an indentured slave. After being attacked and almost raped and killed by an Abenaki Indian, she is courageously rescued by our hero Iain. And what a hero he is! Annie’s character has that perfect combination of strength, kindness, and vulnerability, which makes her an endearing and strong heroine. I absolutely love her.
Iain MacKinnon is one of those few alpha characters that redefine what it means to be a hero. Iain, with the aid of his brothers, Morgan and Connor, was forced to command a company of Rangers and fight for the British crown under false charges of murder. While on a scouting expedition, he comes across Annie being attacked by Indians. Not able to abandon her, he defies his orders, not only endangering his brothers, his men, and the mission itself, but also risking his own life to see her to safety.
Iain is an amazing character. He’s fierce, rebellious, calculating, honorable, chivalrous, tender, loving, and beyond sexy. His aching desire for that which he feels he’ll never have-a simple, safe, and happy frontier life, with a wife, numerous bairns (children), and his own land to farm- is poignant and leaves the reader eager and hopeful for Iain to one day obtain his heart’s desire.
The secondary characters are as well-rounded and engaging as the two main protagonists. I ended the story with a small amount of sympathy for the fairly villainous Lord William Wentworth. What an intriguing character he is. In fact, he was written with such multi-dimensional traits that he could become the hero in his own book if Ms. Clare so desired. I really hope she does, because I would love to see what she could do with his character.
Surrender has definitely become one of my favorite books, if not my favorite. I simply adore everything about this engaging book.
Note to author: Thank you, Pamela Clare, for providing translation to the Gaelic phrases.
December 25, 2015
Lady Anne Burness Campbell was betrayed into 14 years of indentured service after her uncle accused her of being a thief because she knew he killed her mother. She chose to be branded a thief rather than return to her Uncle Bain's house and possibly be murdered herself. Her uncle branded her on her inner thigh instead of her thumb so that she would never be able to sleep with a man without being found out as a thief. Anne was sent to the American colonies where she was sold into service to a frontier couple in colonial New York. Her owners are a harsh couple who beat her often because she does not know how to perform the tasks they expect of her.
One day while she is in the barn milking the cow, she hears gun shots and screaming. Realizing that Indians and French are attacking the farm, she goes out the back of the barn and runs through the snow toward the woods. The attack party sees her and pursues her through the forest, intent on raping and killing her. She slips down a rocky slope where the men finally catch up to her but she doesn't give up and keeps on fighting. Just as she is about to be hurt, a big man comes out of the woods and kills all of the men attacking her.
Iain MacKinnon is an exhiled Scot whose family immigrated to colonial New York after losing everything at Culloden. His grandfather was The MacKinnon, laird over his lands until the Argyll Campbells and English defeated his clan at Culloden, killing women and children as well as wounded men. Iain and his brothers Morgan and Conner grew up on the frontier, learning how to hunt and track along with their Indian friends, the Muheconneok. Iain was pressed into service for the British crown after a British Colonel accuses him of a murder he didn't commit then offers him a choice of starting a Ranger company for the Crown or hanging. Since Iain was a Catholic Jacobite, he knew the courts would not listen to him over a British Colonel so he was forced to lead a company of Rangers who fought for the British along with his two brothers who joined with him.
Major Iain MacKinnon is on a scouting mission to Fort Ticonderoga under orders to move swiftly to keep from being seen. He is not supposed to help any colonials under attack because it would give away the location of his company of Rangers. He sees Annie running through the forest and has to make a terrible decision, to save her from being raped and killed which will bring danger to his men because the shooting will bring the French and Abenaki to their position, or let her be killed and follow his orders. Iain is an honorable man who cannot stand to see such a courageous woman harmed in front of him, so he makes the fateful decision to send the rest of the scouting party away and save her on his own.
Iain saves Annie's life but she is hurt from running through the woods barefoot. He carries her on his back through the woods trying to ahead of the large force of Abenaki on their tail who want vengeance for the men he killed saving her. Iain vows to keep her safe and carries her for the next few days on his back, always just ahead of the Abenaki. Annie realizes that no one knows who she is and she could be free from her indentured service if no one finds out. She tells Iain that her name is Annie Burns because she is afraid he will hate her if he finds out that she is an Argyll Campbell.
They reach the fort where Iain is sentenced to 100 lashes for saving her life. Annie tries to get the British officer to relent but he refuses. After being whipped, Annie nurses Iain back to health. They both have feelings for each other but fight the attraction for different reasons. Iain is stuck in the Rangers until the end of the war and does not have anything to offer a wife until he can take over his farm again. Annie cannot sleep with Iain because he will find her brand and know she lied to him. But the passion between them refuses to go away and eventually ignites, leaving Iain and Annie to come to terms with the consequences.
Surrender is a beautiful love story full of action, adventure and passion. Iain MacKinnon is one of the best heroes I have ever read - honorable, protective and caring toward Annie and revered by his men. He does so much for Annie, from carrying her on his back for days after saving her life to doing everything he can to keep her safe from those who would do her harm. Annie was a sweet girl who deserved the protection she gets from Iain after being betrayed by those closest to her and shipped from a life of privilege to a very different life on the frontier. The passion between Iain and Annie is intense and wonderful. The romance in the book just makes you feel good because it's so beautiful. If you like the movie and setting of Last of the Mohicans, you will enjoy this book. The characters and setting of this book come to life and take you on a great romantic adventure. I have read this book three times and enjoyed it more every time. Surrender has earned it's place as my favorite historical romance book.
One day while she is in the barn milking the cow, she hears gun shots and screaming. Realizing that Indians and French are attacking the farm, she goes out the back of the barn and runs through the snow toward the woods. The attack party sees her and pursues her through the forest, intent on raping and killing her. She slips down a rocky slope where the men finally catch up to her but she doesn't give up and keeps on fighting. Just as she is about to be hurt, a big man comes out of the woods and kills all of the men attacking her.
Iain MacKinnon is an exhiled Scot whose family immigrated to colonial New York after losing everything at Culloden. His grandfather was The MacKinnon, laird over his lands until the Argyll Campbells and English defeated his clan at Culloden, killing women and children as well as wounded men. Iain and his brothers Morgan and Conner grew up on the frontier, learning how to hunt and track along with their Indian friends, the Muheconneok. Iain was pressed into service for the British crown after a British Colonel accuses him of a murder he didn't commit then offers him a choice of starting a Ranger company for the Crown or hanging. Since Iain was a Catholic Jacobite, he knew the courts would not listen to him over a British Colonel so he was forced to lead a company of Rangers who fought for the British along with his two brothers who joined with him.
Major Iain MacKinnon is on a scouting mission to Fort Ticonderoga under orders to move swiftly to keep from being seen. He is not supposed to help any colonials under attack because it would give away the location of his company of Rangers. He sees Annie running through the forest and has to make a terrible decision, to save her from being raped and killed which will bring danger to his men because the shooting will bring the French and Abenaki to their position, or let her be killed and follow his orders. Iain is an honorable man who cannot stand to see such a courageous woman harmed in front of him, so he makes the fateful decision to send the rest of the scouting party away and save her on his own.
Iain saves Annie's life but she is hurt from running through the woods barefoot. He carries her on his back through the woods trying to ahead of the large force of Abenaki on their tail who want vengeance for the men he killed saving her. Iain vows to keep her safe and carries her for the next few days on his back, always just ahead of the Abenaki. Annie realizes that no one knows who she is and she could be free from her indentured service if no one finds out. She tells Iain that her name is Annie Burns because she is afraid he will hate her if he finds out that she is an Argyll Campbell.
They reach the fort where Iain is sentenced to 100 lashes for saving her life. Annie tries to get the British officer to relent but he refuses. After being whipped, Annie nurses Iain back to health. They both have feelings for each other but fight the attraction for different reasons. Iain is stuck in the Rangers until the end of the war and does not have anything to offer a wife until he can take over his farm again. Annie cannot sleep with Iain because he will find her brand and know she lied to him. But the passion between them refuses to go away and eventually ignites, leaving Iain and Annie to come to terms with the consequences.
Surrender is a beautiful love story full of action, adventure and passion. Iain MacKinnon is one of the best heroes I have ever read - honorable, protective and caring toward Annie and revered by his men. He does so much for Annie, from carrying her on his back for days after saving her life to doing everything he can to keep her safe from those who would do her harm. Annie was a sweet girl who deserved the protection she gets from Iain after being betrayed by those closest to her and shipped from a life of privilege to a very different life on the frontier. The passion between Iain and Annie is intense and wonderful. The romance in the book just makes you feel good because it's so beautiful. If you like the movie and setting of Last of the Mohicans, you will enjoy this book. The characters and setting of this book come to life and take you on a great romantic adventure. I have read this book three times and enjoyed it more every time. Surrender has earned it's place as my favorite historical romance book.
August 2, 2013
Audio Gals has posted a sample of the audio book. We get to hear Iain, Morgan, Connor and Lord Wentworth's voices, as narrated by the incredibly sexy and talented Kaleo Griffith!!
http://www.audiogals.net/2013/08/pame...
**Minor plot spoilers**
Surrender is my first Pamela Clare book, and I liked so much that I ordered the next in the series, Untamed. While the plot isn’t terribly unique, the setting is. These “Highlanders” are living in the colonies, fighting for Britain against the French and the Native Americans. They belong to an elite military group called The Rangers, with Iain MacKinnon as their leader. He’s honorable, strong, independent, and rebellious and not someone you can easily manipulate. Iain is an alpha male in every sense of the word and when he wants something, he always finds a way to get it, as Annie found out when he set his sights on her.
Annie is your typical spunky female who demands propriety in all things – when it suits her. The last few years have been difficult for her when, after her father and brothers’ deaths in battle, she and her mother, out of necessity, have to go live with her uncle. He is an intense man who demands obedience in all things – especially the bedroom – where his sexual appetites run to the darker extremes. When Annie witnesses her mother’s death at the hands of her uncle, Annie runs away, only to be found, imprisoned and shipped to the colonies where she becomes an indentured servant. Circumstances arise that cause Annie’s and Iain’s paths to cross, literally. This is when the story really takes off.
In addition to Iain, we have Conner and Morgan MacKinnon, Iain’s brothers by blood, and Joseph, Iain’s Native American brother by choice. All of the males in this story are alpha and very worthy of their own books.
While I truly did enjoy both Annie and Iain, what surprised me was how intriguing I found Lord William Wentworth, this story’s antagonist. He has blackmailed Iain and his brothers into serving the British crown in this war by threatening to have them hanged on false charges of murder. His actions, his motivations and his demeanor remind of another favorite “bad good-guy,” Jonas Wyatt from Lora Leigh’s Breeds series. As in Jonas’ case, I’m dying to read Lord William’s story! Some of the interactions between Lord William and the brothers are laugh out loud funny and among my favorite moments from this book.
Overall, I enjoyed this first book in the series and I’m thrilled to have found a new Highlander voice in Pamela Clare!
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If you're already a Pamela Clare fan, or interested in learning more about her and her books, be sure to stop by our Pamela Clare Fan Group here on Goodreads!
http://www.audiogals.net/2013/08/pame...
**Minor plot spoilers**
Surrender is my first Pamela Clare book, and I liked so much that I ordered the next in the series, Untamed. While the plot isn’t terribly unique, the setting is. These “Highlanders” are living in the colonies, fighting for Britain against the French and the Native Americans. They belong to an elite military group called The Rangers, with Iain MacKinnon as their leader. He’s honorable, strong, independent, and rebellious and not someone you can easily manipulate. Iain is an alpha male in every sense of the word and when he wants something, he always finds a way to get it, as Annie found out when he set his sights on her.
Annie is your typical spunky female who demands propriety in all things – when it suits her. The last few years have been difficult for her when, after her father and brothers’ deaths in battle, she and her mother, out of necessity, have to go live with her uncle. He is an intense man who demands obedience in all things – especially the bedroom – where his sexual appetites run to the darker extremes. When Annie witnesses her mother’s death at the hands of her uncle, Annie runs away, only to be found, imprisoned and shipped to the colonies where she becomes an indentured servant. Circumstances arise that cause Annie’s and Iain’s paths to cross, literally. This is when the story really takes off.
In addition to Iain, we have Conner and Morgan MacKinnon, Iain’s brothers by blood, and Joseph, Iain’s Native American brother by choice. All of the males in this story are alpha and very worthy of their own books.
While I truly did enjoy both Annie and Iain, what surprised me was how intriguing I found Lord William Wentworth, this story’s antagonist. He has blackmailed Iain and his brothers into serving the British crown in this war by threatening to have them hanged on false charges of murder. His actions, his motivations and his demeanor remind of another favorite “bad good-guy,” Jonas Wyatt from Lora Leigh’s Breeds series. As in Jonas’ case, I’m dying to read Lord William’s story! Some of the interactions between Lord William and the brothers are laugh out loud funny and among my favorite moments from this book.
Overall, I enjoyed this first book in the series and I’m thrilled to have found a new Highlander voice in Pamela Clare!
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If you're already a Pamela Clare fan, or interested in learning more about her and her books, be sure to stop by our Pamela Clare Fan Group here on Goodreads!
June 11, 2013
I had heard really good things about this author and this book. I must say that all praise was well-deserved. If you like Scottish heroes, you have to read this book. Iain has made an impression on me that will make it very hard for future Scottish heroes to live up to. He is fearless, honorable, capable, manly, beautiful and loving. He risks his life many times for his brothers and men, and for Annie, the woman he had no obligation to save, but did, even though it brought misfortune on him and his men.
The adventure in this book is incredible. I am as much a fan of adventure as I am romance. If a book can wrap both up in an appetizing package, I am won over. I don't typically seek out books set in colonial America, but this book has gotten me interested in this period. I loved that although Iain and his brothers faithfully maintain their Scottish identities, they are also seasoned frontiersmen and adopted into the local Indian tribe that we would more easily recognize as the Mohicans. Anna is a compelling heroine who shows strength and honor. She has suffered greatly, but her heart is still huge and capable of love. After reading this book I would definitely call myself a fan of Pamela Clare's books, and find myself very happy that I have accumulated all of her historicals. I may also have to branch out to her contemporaries. Surrender is a must read.
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If you're already a Pamela Clare fan, or interested in learning more about her and her books, be sure to stop by our Pamela Clare Fan Group here on Goodreads!
The adventure in this book is incredible. I am as much a fan of adventure as I am romance. If a book can wrap both up in an appetizing package, I am won over. I don't typically seek out books set in colonial America, but this book has gotten me interested in this period. I loved that although Iain and his brothers faithfully maintain their Scottish identities, they are also seasoned frontiersmen and adopted into the local Indian tribe that we would more easily recognize as the Mohicans. Anna is a compelling heroine who shows strength and honor. She has suffered greatly, but her heart is still huge and capable of love. After reading this book I would definitely call myself a fan of Pamela Clare's books, and find myself very happy that I have accumulated all of her historicals. I may also have to branch out to her contemporaries. Surrender is a must read.
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If you're already a Pamela Clare fan, or interested in learning more about her and her books, be sure to stop by our Pamela Clare Fan Group here on Goodreads!
June 7, 2011
★★★★★ Five full stars and a WOW!
I loved this book, but then, as a historical romance reader, it is definitely my cuppa tea. I was a bit worried, as every one of my GR friends loves her contemporary love stories; could she make the transition? With a resounding yes, I must say she did! And then some.
I also selected Iain MacKinnon, the hero, to fill the coveted “Protector Hero” slot in my Nothing But Reading Challenges - My Hero Challenge. And man-oh-man, does he fulfill the role - for a mortal male. He is fierce and tender and loving. All that and long, long black hair (down to his waist) and the bluest eyes. **sigh** He is determined to protect her, even if it is from himself.
Edited 5/15/11 to add quote.
I loved this book, but then, as a historical romance reader, it is definitely my cuppa tea. I was a bit worried, as every one of my GR friends loves her contemporary love stories; could she make the transition? With a resounding yes, I must say she did! And then some.
I also selected Iain MacKinnon, the hero, to fill the coveted “Protector Hero” slot in my Nothing But Reading Challenges - My Hero Challenge. And man-oh-man, does he fulfill the role - for a mortal male. He is fierce and tender and loving. All that and long, long black hair (down to his waist) and the bluest eyes. **sigh** He is determined to protect her, even if it is from himself.
“I cannae go there. Please dinnae send me there.”Ms. Clare not only gives us a hero to die for, she also gives a wonderful sense of place and time (pre-revolutionary, colonial America), providing us with many a villain and one I could only hope will find redemption in this series. Brava to Ms. Clare for picking a setting and era not selected frequently by romance writers and bringing a highland warrior to America!
“What frightens you, Annie?”
She seemed to hesitate. “ ’Tis no’ safe for me. Please dinnae ask me more.”
Galled that she did not trust him, he answered more harshly than he’d intended. “You’ll go where I deem you safe.”
She stiffened in his arms. “I am safe here.”
“Nay, Annie. You’re right about me. I am a barbarian. If you stay, ’tis only a matter of time before I come to your bed and steal far more than a kiss. You ken it as well as I. Aye, I can feel it in the way your heart is beatin’. If you stay here, you and I will lie together—as sure as the sun rises.”
Edited 5/15/11 to add quote.
August 27, 2016
Una entretenida y buena historia de 3 estrellas… nada que desagrade, pero tampoco nada que impacte. Sin embargo estoy tan decepcionada! Es que me recomendaron tanto, tanto, tanto a esta autora y este libro en particular que, literalmente, pensé que iba a ser la lectura del año y lanzaría fuegos artificiales por las orejas.
Al principio me costó conectar con la pareja protagonista, pero a poco andar pude empatizar con ellos. Ambos responden al prototipo de personaje que se espera y, aunque son un poco cliché, la caracterización es buena; me terminaron gustando mucho.
Excelente ambientación y carismáticos personajes secundarios en una historia que se disfruta, se lee muy bien y que mantiene un ritmo ágil, pero como dije antes, nada que no se encuentre entre tantos otros buenos libros en este género.
Al principio me costó conectar con la pareja protagonista, pero a poco andar pude empatizar con ellos. Ambos responden al prototipo de personaje que se espera y, aunque son un poco cliché, la caracterización es buena; me terminaron gustando mucho.
Excelente ambientación y carismáticos personajes secundarios en una historia que se disfruta, se lee muy bien y que mantiene un ritmo ágil, pero como dije antes, nada que no se encuentre entre tantos otros buenos libros en este género.
November 28, 2008
This was the best historical romance I think I've ever read--all others pale in comparison. Scotsman Iain MacKinnon was a hero unlike any other--the bravest, kindest, most honorable man, and sooo sexy too. His relationship with the heroine, Annie...fantastic...tempestuous...erotic...loving, all that and more! There were many swoon-worthy moments in this one, as well as suspenseful ones, as Iain and his company of Rangers fought the French and Indians in many tense encounters. But this book was mostly about Iain's desire, need, and growing love for the lovely and courageous Annie Burns (formerly Lady Anne Campbell). Theirs was a beautiful love story I won't soon forget-- filled with passion, trust, and true intimacy. Add to that a surprising and tear-jerker conclusion, and you have a winner of a book.
With Iain having two brothers, his Indian friend Joseph, and possibly some men from his company of Rangers, I can see this series going on and on, and that would be just fine with me. I knew Pamela Clare wrote awesome romantic suspense, but I had no idea she was equally adept at writing historicals. The lady can certainly tell a tale! I look forward to reading the next one in the series, titled "Untamed". 5 swoon-worthy stars!
With Iain having two brothers, his Indian friend Joseph, and possibly some men from his company of Rangers, I can see this series going on and on, and that would be just fine with me. I knew Pamela Clare wrote awesome romantic suspense, but I had no idea she was equally adept at writing historicals. The lady can certainly tell a tale! I look forward to reading the next one in the series, titled "Untamed". 5 swoon-worthy stars!
May 19, 2013
She dared not trust him.
She had no choice but to trust him.
Her life depended on him.
I swear, I'm not trying to be difficult with all of the 3.5 star ratings lately that I've been handing out. It seems like I'm falling onto books which are good enough but not completely rocking my world. Surrender is good. I'm happy that I read it. I will definitely read on in the series. But I gotta go 3.5 again. Sorry. :(
I know, I know. There's always a "but" in there somewhere, right? Well, let me explain. The first half of Surrender was incredible. Get this : a woman who was fleeing a horrible life is rescued by a man who ends up taking care of her while they're on the run. Said man carried her around like she was a baby in a sling for who knows how many miles...and he did it like it was nothing to him. He must have an incredible
Between the survival aspect, the time on the run, the growing sexual tension, etc. I was glued to the pages and couldn't get enough of the buildup in the first half.
The second half bugged the hell out of me though. Instead of the story evolving into a lovely blend of historical fiction and romance, we headed off the path into this :
At the first sharp touch of the cold blade against her mound, she whimpered, as much from arousal as fear. "Oh, please, Iain, dinnae-!"
REALLY?!? Was there any reason for a "personal shaving" scene in a historical romance? I think I sat there and said WTF out loud at least 3 times.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we now interrupt your viewing of America : A Country at War for a Nair commercial.
It all went downhill from there.
The first half of this book was enchanting.
The second half felt like filler on the way to the HEA.
The ending/epilogue was actually lovely.
I still enjoyed the book overall.
November 10, 2022
I don't know why I'm ever hesitant to read books by Pamela Claire, for the most part I've enjoyed every single one of them. This book felt very true to the time period.
This isn’t a fluffy historical romance. There are graphic war descriptions of the battles between the French/Abenaki and the British/Scotsman Rangers. There are beatings, whippings, scalping, branding, and starvation.
There is also so much hope in this story. There are men and women who do the right thing, just because it's the right thing to do. Who hold honor and respect as the highest quality a human can possess. There is depth of love between a man and his brothers, fellow soldiers, found family, and with Annie, an indentured with a hidden past.
This is ultimately a touching love story, filled with genuine emotions and some very spicy steam.
This isn’t a fluffy historical romance. There are graphic war descriptions of the battles between the French/Abenaki and the British/Scotsman Rangers. There are beatings, whippings, scalping, branding, and starvation.
There is also so much hope in this story. There are men and women who do the right thing, just because it's the right thing to do. Who hold honor and respect as the highest quality a human can possess. There is depth of love between a man and his brothers, fellow soldiers, found family, and with Annie, an indentured with a hidden past.
This is ultimately a touching love story, filled with genuine emotions and some very spicy steam.
October 13, 2013
She reached up, held his face between her palms. "How can I help but fret? You live wi' death on your heels."
"For your sake, lass, I promise to stay one step ahead."
Surrender is the 1st book in the MacKinnon's Rangers series and it was a very well written Historical Romance book that i didn't necesseraly 'love' but really enjoyed nontheless.
Unfortunately, i could not find a picture that would at least decently suite Iain. So here's just...a taste ;)
Iain MacKinnon is shocked to find himself and his two younger brothers locked in chains, and standing in front of the King's grandson.
Iain is falsely accused of committing murder, and is blackmailed into joining the British army.
On a mission he rescues a very courageous, mysterious and beautiful woman.
For the past few years, ever since her farther died, Annie has been through hell and back. She has finally escaped...just to be captured in the arms of a deadly skilled highlander - Iain.
But as they travel through the jungle/forest and discover adventure and near-death experiences on the way, feelings start to get a little bit complicated. Annie has secrets a mile long, and she knows because of them she can never be with Iain.
But what will happen when Annie's past catches up to her? Will Iain save her before it's too late? Or is it time she saved herself?
The beginning of Surrender in my opinion was really bad, and i couldn't get into it at all. I thought it'll be a 1 star read.
However, i'm glad to say i was happily surprised when it quickly picked up and i began to gradually love it.
And i'm just all like...
Characers
Annie was very intelligent,courageous, loving and a tender woman. Very helpful. At times a tiny bit naive but thats OK. I wished she would have a bigger backbone and stood up for herself more though.
Iain was very honest, loyal, brave, protective.
He was a fabulous brother and commander/leader.
He was kind of different from other men i would say.
Iain didn't want to go to war, and wanted to take care of his farther's farm and have a family there instead. Unfortunately because of the blackmail he couldn't.
He treated Annie a little bit too fragile, and was too commanding. You, ladies, will most likely love him to bits.
Style of writing.
I thought the author did her homework for sure about the era the book was set in (17th century). She had her facts straight and knew what she was doing. The type of old fashioned language between the Highlanders, French, and British used was close to 100% accurate (trust me i know since i'm a major in history).
I was pleased with the writing style too.
Setting
I thought the setting was very different from what i previously read in other HR books. And for me different is refreshing.
It also suited the plot really well.
There were a lot of action scenes and i liked most of them, they portrayed the 17th century satisfactorily. The sex scenes were not over the top detailed, and were most of the time tender and hot. The Romance between Annie and Iain was slow, and a bit forbidden. It was very entertaining.
The scenes between the soldiers, brothers and Annie were at times very amusing and i loved them all!
Ending
My main reason why i didn't give Surrender 5 stars.
I just did not like where things were going at all.
Stuff happened that i don't personally like happening in a book.
It was also very predictable where it was all heading.
It ended like most books end - with action, one of the protagonists nearly dying, and then a HEA.
But overall...
Sincerely - The Critic
July 30, 2011
SURRENDER –
Do I really need to even write a review to tell everyone who superfuckingawesome this book is? We all know Pammy can do no wrong by now, right? Well TOUGH! You’re going to sit and read my ranting review about how perfect this book was in every single imaginable way possible.
So to start off, this was the best, hands down historical romance to ever grace pages/kindles/ereaders/nooks yadda yadda! It literally pooped all over everything else – no offense to other historical authors! And you know what is really bad? The amount of time it took me to actually start reading the book, oops... I think my gal pals Rhonda and Elena are going to be rounding me up with the spankings for my dilly dallying.
First, let’s talk about my new conquest in husband material – Iain MacKinnon. He is a hero to top all heroes. Oh, swoon....he is perfecto! Brave, kind, sexy, honourable, well hung, loving, tall, hair to rival a woman’s, tat’s!!! And if I don’t stop now the review will go on much longer than needed. My new boy toy, Iain was forced into serving the British Army after being accused of a crime that he didn’t commit. After being at war for three years Iain and his equally sexy, drool worthy band of Rangers stumble across a stunner of a lady about to be grievously raped by Abenaki Indians, and going against protocol, rushed to the aide of the woman.
Meet, Annie Burns – or as my Kindle kept calling her, Annie Bums (hehehe). This poor, poor woman, I just want to give her a big ol’ hug. How much hardship can one soul endure! She has forced to endure betrayal of the worst kind after being sold be her (excuse the cussing) asshole of an Uncle into indentureship and sent to America (Americas). But one sunny morning, a little ray of sunshine came splashing her way, in the form of Iain (back of my man lady!!)
This book was just P.E.R.F.EC.T. It had everything a girl could want in a romance. And what made it all that much more perfect? Iain wasn’t some lavishly rich Earl from Timbuktu or wherever, he was a just an ordinary man with ordinary dreams, who knew how to make a girl quiver.... yes, I still am.
I thought the I team series was good, but HAWT dayum. Spank me on the arse and call me Hanky, this was FANTASTIC.
February 4, 2012
I really enjoyed the setting for this romance novel. It reminded me a bit of Gabaldon's Outlander series. But the resemblence to those books ended at the setting.
I also thought the plot was rather interesting, up to a point. It eventually became tedious and too fraught with horrible and melodramatic circumstances.
The story is of a Scots woman, daughter of an Earl that is loyal to the British crown. Unfortunately her father and brothers died in battles with the disloyal Scottish barbarians that sided against the British. Leaving heroine and her mother to live with sexually depraved murderer or an uncle who strangles her mother to death in a sexual act. (I'm not giving anything away here, these events are made known in the early pages of the book)
Anyhoo--heroine runs away. Uncle has her arrested and deported to America to live out a sentence of "thievery" as a bondswoman with a "T" branded on her thigh for "thief."
So hero has lived his whole life in America, his parents having defected from Scotland after Culloden. He is, of course, a hater of the British crown and loyal Scot through and through. See how the conflict arrives?
Well....I won't go further into the plot. It becomes ever more dramatic and complicated.
But it's not only the plot that eventually had me rolling my eyes. The writing style felt immature, a bit. There was too much emphasis on details and plot elements, and not much on character development and interaction. The characters acted over the top too often.
The thing that had me putting this novel aside was the element of betrayal and lies that began as soon as the hero and heroine began interacting. I HATE THAT. HATE HATE HATE HATE
I might've been able to live with it if it hadn't continued through the majority of the book with the heroine hemming and hawing about whether or not to tell the hero "the truth." It's TEDIOUS and makes me nauseous.
Halfway through the book, every other sentence of internal dialogue with the heroine sounds like the following example (from middle of book):
"Would he forgive her? Or would he hate her? Did it matter? After all he'd done for her, Iain deserved to know the truth. But did she have the courage to tell him?"
ARGH!!!!! So effing tiresome.
Then, of course he finds out (I mean, DUH!) and he's pissed.
That's what really bugs me the most about this novel. The characters act completely cliched and predictably like romance novel caricatures. I would expect this sort of thing from romance novels of the 70s and 80s, but not of this millenium.
Then there's the repeated dialogue. There is little enough actual dialogue to begin with, but then the hero and heroine repeat previous dialogue over and over in their head as they're RECALLING past instances with each other THAT WE HAD ALREADY READ! Over and over and over the h/h recall past instances. Double argh.
So anyway, that's how I felt about it.
I also thought the plot was rather interesting, up to a point. It eventually became tedious and too fraught with horrible and melodramatic circumstances.
The story is of a Scots woman, daughter of an Earl that is loyal to the British crown. Unfortunately her father and brothers died in battles with the disloyal Scottish barbarians that sided against the British. Leaving heroine and her mother to live with sexually depraved murderer or an uncle who strangles her mother to death in a sexual act. (I'm not giving anything away here, these events are made known in the early pages of the book)
Anyhoo--heroine runs away. Uncle has her arrested and deported to America to live out a sentence of "thievery" as a bondswoman with a "T" branded on her thigh for "thief."
So hero has lived his whole life in America, his parents having defected from Scotland after Culloden. He is, of course, a hater of the British crown and loyal Scot through and through. See how the conflict arrives?
Well....I won't go further into the plot. It becomes ever more dramatic and complicated.
But it's not only the plot that eventually had me rolling my eyes. The writing style felt immature, a bit. There was too much emphasis on details and plot elements, and not much on character development and interaction. The characters acted over the top too often.
The thing that had me putting this novel aside was the element of betrayal and lies that began as soon as the hero and heroine began interacting. I HATE THAT. HATE HATE HATE HATE
I might've been able to live with it if it hadn't continued through the majority of the book with the heroine hemming and hawing about whether or not to tell the hero "the truth." It's TEDIOUS and makes me nauseous.
Halfway through the book, every other sentence of internal dialogue with the heroine sounds like the following example (from middle of book):
"Would he forgive her? Or would he hate her? Did it matter? After all he'd done for her, Iain deserved to know the truth. But did she have the courage to tell him?"
ARGH!!!!! So effing tiresome.
Then, of course he finds out (I mean, DUH!) and he's pissed.
That's what really bugs me the most about this novel. The characters act completely cliched and predictably like romance novel caricatures. I would expect this sort of thing from romance novels of the 70s and 80s, but not of this millenium.
Then there's the repeated dialogue. There is little enough actual dialogue to begin with, but then the hero and heroine repeat previous dialogue over and over in their head as they're RECALLING past instances with each other THAT WE HAD ALREADY READ! Over and over and over the h/h recall past instances. Double argh.
So anyway, that's how I felt about it.
November 18, 2011
I'm officially gaga over Iain MacKinnon. I'm fairly certain that he is the most protective, possessive, honorable historical romance hero I've read. I love this genre, but too often the author seems to just try a bit too hard to create a 'tortured hero.' And though Iain is the head of his clan, he has also been stripped of his land and sent away from Scotland, where he is forced into service to the very king that took his birthright from him. Tortured much? Yes, I think so. So here he is, in charge of a group of men that are called the Rangers, an elite scouting group formed to remain in the shadows, not engage in saving damsels in distress. Which leads us to Annie.
Annie Campbell is an extremely helpless woman. But her helplessness doesn't piss me off. She has been raised in privilege, and hasn't know a moment of discomfort in her life. Until her uncle kills her father and ships her overseas to be sold as an indentured servant for fourteen years to a couple who beats her. Because she was highborn, she has no idea how to milk a cow or wash their clothes (for gosh sakes!)
And oh, boy, does Iain rescue her! We see their relationship progress gradually, and thank goodness it isn't one of those hate-to-love stories. It's actually very beautifully written; in both the historical and romantic sense. If you're American like me, you'll get a sense of pride for the ridiculously humble beginnings of this huge melting pot we live in. There's a bit of Scottish (well, a lot of Scottish, giggle), a bit of Native American, a bit of Irish, some French, and the ever-present English army.
So, I loved this book! For those of you who liked and loved Pamela Clare's I-team series, she's just as fabulous here! She writes with such true emotion that I really didn't want the book to end. I'd love to have like a yearly recap on how Iain and Annie are doing back there in the late 1700s.
Annie Campbell is an extremely helpless woman. But her helplessness doesn't piss me off. She has been raised in privilege, and hasn't know a moment of discomfort in her life. Until her uncle kills her father and ships her overseas to be sold as an indentured servant for fourteen years to a couple who beats her. Because she was highborn, she has no idea how to milk a cow or wash their clothes (for gosh sakes!)
And oh, boy, does Iain rescue her! We see their relationship progress gradually, and thank goodness it isn't one of those hate-to-love stories. It's actually very beautifully written; in both the historical and romantic sense. If you're American like me, you'll get a sense of pride for the ridiculously humble beginnings of this huge melting pot we live in. There's a bit of Scottish (well, a lot of Scottish, giggle), a bit of Native American, a bit of Irish, some French, and the ever-present English army.
So, I loved this book! For those of you who liked and loved Pamela Clare's I-team series, she's just as fabulous here! She writes with such true emotion that I really didn't want the book to end. I'd love to have like a yearly recap on how Iain and Annie are doing back there in the late 1700s.
April 8, 2018
Here are some of my thoughts:
• The ending is honestly so moving. I love the camaraderie and the sense of peace and hope that I get from it.
• The protagonist, Annie, is a bit annoying in the beginning, but she has certainly learned to grow up, be competent, and be a bit more humble and understanding person. Cheers for character development~
• Iain is an honorable guy who is a great leader. He is not perfect especially with the push and pull midway through the book he does with Annie, but he is a good guy ultimately.
• I love the loyalty Iain inspires in the Rangers. Similarly and surprisingly, Annie also has inspired loyalty and affection in the Rangers with her care for them. It is great to see these two characters so deserving of people’s devotion.
• It is creepy but interesting to read William’s fixation on Annie. At times (most of the times), he seems like an arrogant, entitled douchebag. At other times, he seems like he CAN be a good, honorable guy. These two sides pretty much sum up every scene he has been in, especially his last real scene.
• It is fun to meet all the team of the Rangers. In particular, I adore Killy’s sense of humor, Brendan’s youthful sweetness, and of course, Iain’s brothers, Morgan and Connor, and his friend, Joseph, who have been immensely loyal and protective of both Iain and Annie.
• I’m so used to Clare’s contemporary works, so this book being set in the 1700s does fees a bit weird to me. It’s still well-done though.
I’m going to give this 3 stars. I did get a bored a bit after midway, but it is still a solid read.
Things that you might to know (WARNING: Spoilers below)
Happy/satisfying ending?
Love triangle? Cheating? Angst level?
Tears-worthy?
Humor?
Favorite scenes?
What age level would be appropriate?
• The ending is honestly so moving. I love the camaraderie and the sense of peace and hope that I get from it.
• The protagonist, Annie, is a bit annoying in the beginning, but she has certainly learned to grow up, be competent, and be a bit more humble and understanding person. Cheers for character development~
• Iain is an honorable guy who is a great leader. He is not perfect especially with the push and pull midway through the book he does with Annie, but he is a good guy ultimately.
• I love the loyalty Iain inspires in the Rangers. Similarly and surprisingly, Annie also has inspired loyalty and affection in the Rangers with her care for them. It is great to see these two characters so deserving of people’s devotion.
• It is creepy but interesting to read William’s fixation on Annie. At times (most of the times), he seems like an arrogant, entitled douchebag. At other times, he seems like he CAN be a good, honorable guy. These two sides pretty much sum up every scene he has been in, especially his last real scene.
• It is fun to meet all the team of the Rangers. In particular, I adore Killy’s sense of humor, Brendan’s youthful sweetness, and of course, Iain’s brothers, Morgan and Connor, and his friend, Joseph, who have been immensely loyal and protective of both Iain and Annie.
• I’m so used to Clare’s contemporary works, so this book being set in the 1700s does fees a bit weird to me. It’s still well-done though.
I’m going to give this 3 stars. I did get a bored a bit after midway, but it is still a solid read.
Things that you might to know (WARNING: Spoilers below)
Happy/satisfying ending?
Love triangle? Cheating? Angst level?
Tears-worthy?
Humor?
Favorite scenes?
What age level would be appropriate?
August 26, 2013
Originally read in 2010, 2012 and listened on audio August 2013
5+ Stars!! This book was fantastic when I first read it in paperback, then again on my Kindle, but the audiobook is PHENOMENAL!! Pamela Clare’s writing is amazing in itself, but bringing Mr. Griffith on board to read her words...OH MY…verra verra smart, you ken what you’re doin’ Ms. Clare!!
With Kaleo Griffith’s strong, masculine, stop-my-heart, make-me-sweat, act-the-scenes-out voice...MY EARS WERE ON FIRE!!! I almost became a statistic on the road yesterday. He nearly seduced me into a ditch! This audio book should come with a warning…sit completely still while listening or you are apt to injure yourself. I bet there are women all over…men too…that are walking into doors, riding their bikes into fences, falling off treadmills, and driving off the road, like I almost did, while listening to this book. The visuals in my mind…I was lost in a dream, a really, really good dream!!
Kaleo Griffith’s sensual narration + sweat lodge scene=Sea World Misting Fan running on full tilt!!! The fan nearly took flight!! Forget filling it with water, I’ll just attach the hose to it for the rest of the series and plug it into a power source…I’m sizzling anyway, so what if I get shocked. I believe I just added to global warming!
Mr. Griffith did a standout job narrating the I-Team series, which I love, but this is where Pamela Clare’s writing shines, in her historical romances and it’s where Kaleo Griffith has found his true voice as a MacKinnon brother, actually all of them, a distinct voice for each one. Holy mother, the man can rock a Scottish brogue. Oh and my Joseph…swoon sigh faint!!
I will forever associate Kaleo Griffith with Pamela Clare’s writing; I can’t imagine anyone else reading her words. I hope, hope, hope that he will be narrating the Blakewell/Kenleigh series; I can’t wait to see what he does with Nicholas and then what it does to me…RAWRRRR!!
On to Untamed. I will sit quietly on the couch for fear of hurting myself!! Oh, what’s a little pain when my man Kaleo can soothe it away?!
*Shout out to my girl Dorsey ~ Goddess of Audio Books!! Holy Crap…was that good!!*
I love my audiobooks!
5+ Stars!! This book was fantastic when I first read it in paperback, then again on my Kindle, but the audiobook is PHENOMENAL!! Pamela Clare’s writing is amazing in itself, but bringing Mr. Griffith on board to read her words...OH MY…verra verra smart, you ken what you’re doin’ Ms. Clare!!
With Kaleo Griffith’s strong, masculine, stop-my-heart, make-me-sweat, act-the-scenes-out voice...MY EARS WERE ON FIRE!!! I almost became a statistic on the road yesterday. He nearly seduced me into a ditch! This audio book should come with a warning…sit completely still while listening or you are apt to injure yourself. I bet there are women all over…men too…that are walking into doors, riding their bikes into fences, falling off treadmills, and driving off the road, like I almost did, while listening to this book. The visuals in my mind…I was lost in a dream, a really, really good dream!!
Kaleo Griffith’s sensual narration + sweat lodge scene=Sea World Misting Fan running on full tilt!!! The fan nearly took flight!! Forget filling it with water, I’ll just attach the hose to it for the rest of the series and plug it into a power source…I’m sizzling anyway, so what if I get shocked. I believe I just added to global warming!
Mr. Griffith did a standout job narrating the I-Team series, which I love, but this is where Pamela Clare’s writing shines, in her historical romances and it’s where Kaleo Griffith has found his true voice as a MacKinnon brother, actually all of them, a distinct voice for each one. Holy mother, the man can rock a Scottish brogue. Oh and my Joseph…swoon sigh faint!!
I will forever associate Kaleo Griffith with Pamela Clare’s writing; I can’t imagine anyone else reading her words. I hope, hope, hope that he will be narrating the Blakewell/Kenleigh series; I can’t wait to see what he does with Nicholas and then what it does to me…RAWRRRR!!
On to Untamed. I will sit quietly on the couch for fear of hurting myself!! Oh, what’s a little pain when my man Kaleo can soothe it away?!
*Shout out to my girl Dorsey ~ Goddess of Audio Books!! Holy Crap…was that good!!*
I love my audiobooks!
May 28, 2011
Another OUTSTANDING read from Pamela Clare!!!!
I first came to know this author through her romantic suspense series, "I-Team". This is my first HR read by her, and once again she has exceeded my expectations!!! I am impressed by Clare’s versatility. Some authors that write multiple genres seem to be better at one than the other, this is not the case here. I couldn't pick one over the other.
And I have not yet met an author more gracious than she.
Albany, New York 1755
Iain MacKinnon and his brothers were forced to fight for the British, against the French, against their will. The conniving Lord William Wentworth setting the MacKinnon brothers up to take the fall for murder, unless they agreed to head up the Rangers and fight in this war.
Inveraray, Scotland 1757
Lady Anne Burness Campbell is wrongly accused of a crime she did not commit, by her Uncle Bain Campbell. Bain does this in attempt to cover up for his own wrong doing. Lady Anne is convicted, branded, and sent on a boat to the States. She is then sold as a servant.
While Iain and his Rangers are traveling through the frontier in the line of duty, A young woman is being attacked by an enemy tribe of Indians, and Iain can not turn his back in this woman that clearly needs help. So this is how Annie and Ian cross paths. Iain single handily saves Annie from the clutches of the Indians, and takes her back to Fort Elizabeth with him. But he has disregarded orders to do this, and there is a price to pay for that.
Annie thinks Iain is a barbarian, and because he is a Major of the ranger forces, she doesn't feel she can trust him. Over the course of DAYS that it takes the two of them to arrive at Fort Elizabeth, they come to know each other, and the relationship starts to bloom.
I don’t want to give up to much of this story, there is a little bit of a dark side to this story, and it is so good!!! There is action, deceit, and betrayal. (and the sex is hot)
The characters are awesome, From Iain MacKinnon, (totally swoon worthy) and Annie Burnes, (A heroine you can love) to the conniving bastard Lord Wentworth, (Just want to wring his neck).
The secondary characters were all wonderful as well. I loved Killy, and Joseph! And I'm looking forward to getting to know these other two brothers!
If you’re a fan of historical romance, I strongly recommend this book. Ms. Clare has deservedly earned her spot among my top favorite authors.
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March 5, 2022
3/03/22
All these years in between my first read in 2013 and today it’s still sooooo good!!! On to book #2!
Decided I need a good historical romance to read…..most likely because for some reason this book has been on my mind. So I’ve decided to reread this series.
July 2013
I loooooved this book!!! And the fact that it's narrated by Kaleo Griffith is the icing on this tasty treat!!!
All these years in between my first read in 2013 and today it’s still sooooo good!!! On to book #2!
Decided I need a good historical romance to read…..most likely because for some reason this book has been on my mind. So I’ve decided to reread this series.
July 2013
I loooooved this book!!! And the fact that it's narrated by Kaleo Griffith is the icing on this tasty treat!!!
March 4, 2014
♥♥♥ 4 HOT HIGHLANDER STARS ♥♥♥
This was my first Pamela Clare book and I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to read more from this series.
It all begins with the exiled Highlander Iain MacKinnon, being trapped into joining the British Army--along with his brothers-- where he will lead a group of men at war. Meanwhile, Lady Annie Burness Campbell is all alone. She has lost her father and now she has lost her mother. But she saw what happened to her. This knowledge is the cause for her being forced into the life of a simple maid in America, leaving her luxurious life behind. When she escapes from her abusive masters, she bumps into Iain. From then on, their strong chemistry between them becomes to difficult to avoid.
When I started the book, I was intrigued. I wanted to keep reading to see what would happen because both characters go through some tough situations. Once these two characters met, I really liked the sexual tension between them.
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She could not imagine her life without him. This past month had been the happiest she'd ever known. Never has she felt more alive. At times it was hard to believe such joy could be real. Each morning she awoke in his arms, and each night she fell asleep sated from his loving.
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Annie was quite brave, especially after everything she went through. She was smart, kind, and loving. I really liked her. She was a bit naïve, but that was understandable to that period of time. As the story progressed the more courageous she became. There was even a part where she stood up for herself from the person she feared the most. So, I was so happy about that.
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Never had he been so intimate with a woman, her every thought and feeling as important to him as his own. Never had his heart and body and soul belonged so completely to anyone. Never has his dreams or days ahead mattered more to him. Never had he felt so mortal.
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Iain...what's not to love about him? He was that sexy, protective highlander that you can't resist. He was strong, heroic, alpha, and good-hearted. I loved him! He made me swoon with how he treated Annie. He was just so freaking perfect and so freaking hot! And his brothers were equally as hot and intriguing. You will love him.
I liked the slow build up between Annie and Iain. It was done really well. And the steam of this book is really great. It wasn't too much or too little. The sex scenes were perfect. I enjoyed the fact that there was emotion to it. That is what melted my heart.
The writing of this book was done so in a very well manner. I absolutely liked Iain and Annie. I loved the quirky and boisterous secondary secondary characters and even came to like Lord William Wentworth--who was very questionable throughout the book. Was he a villain? Was he a good guy? He was probably a bit of both but I still enjoyed the role he played in the story. There were parts of action from the war, but I will admit, I wasn't really into reading the descriptions about the war. I was more into the story between Iain and Annie. I really liked the ending, especially the Epilogue. I was so happy for them that I couldn't help but smile. A wonderful read, for sure. It had everything a historical romance should have. I definitely recommend those historical romance lovers to give this one a try.
April 26, 2010
After my enjoyable reading experience with Pamela Clare's Ride the Fire, I was told that I simply must read Surrender. Whew man, am I glad I listened to everyone!
Although forced to serve the British during the French and Indian War, Iain MacKinnon does his job well. He and his band of Rangers have had much success but when Iain spies the courage of one beauty about to be ravaged by the Abenaki Indians, he defies his superiors and leaves to rescue her.
Annie Burns Campbell has known betrayal and forced submission as well, having been sold into indentureship by a ruthless uncle and sent far from her home in Scotland to the Americas. But when Iain saves her and takes her along with him she keeps it all inside in the hope that freedom will soon be hers.
Circumstances have a way of changing our heart's desire and Annie decides to risk it all to remain with the one man who has stirred a passion in her she has never known before- only to find that her past is about to catch up with her.
Clare has a feel for what historical romance readers want. Passionate love, strong noble men, vulnerable woman with backbone and yes, steamy sex! And to put it over the top for us- she placed her characters in the same setting as my most romantic movie of all time- The Last of the Mohicans starring Daniel Day Lewis.
Clare's historical's should not be missed!
Although forced to serve the British during the French and Indian War, Iain MacKinnon does his job well. He and his band of Rangers have had much success but when Iain spies the courage of one beauty about to be ravaged by the Abenaki Indians, he defies his superiors and leaves to rescue her.
Annie Burns Campbell has known betrayal and forced submission as well, having been sold into indentureship by a ruthless uncle and sent far from her home in Scotland to the Americas. But when Iain saves her and takes her along with him she keeps it all inside in the hope that freedom will soon be hers.
Circumstances have a way of changing our heart's desire and Annie decides to risk it all to remain with the one man who has stirred a passion in her she has never known before- only to find that her past is about to catch up with her.
Clare has a feel for what historical romance readers want. Passionate love, strong noble men, vulnerable woman with backbone and yes, steamy sex! And to put it over the top for us- she placed her characters in the same setting as my most romantic movie of all time- The Last of the Mohicans starring Daniel Day Lewis.
Clare's historical's should not be missed!
October 2, 2023
This is an amazing historical set during the French and Indian wars. It's action-packed, chock full of history that's expertly blended into the story, and on top of that, it's a steamy and swoony romance. Big sexy overprotective Highlander hero Iain Mckinnon has agreed to fight for the British to avoid hanging for a crime he and his brothers didn't commit. Annie Burns is an escaped indentured servant hiding a secret. When he rescues Annie from being raped and murdered by a war party, he's determined to protect her while also wanting to bang her into next week. But he has nothing to offer her except a good time. Annie is equally determined to keep her secret and that means not getting naked with the tasty Major McKinnon.
This is the first book of one of the best historical Romance series ever written in my humble opinion. It's a perfect blend of real history, adventure, and steamy romance. Pamela Clare brilliantly develops the characters and relationships and builds a fantastically rich world and basically transported me back in time to colonial New York. I'd qualify this as a slow burn but the emphasis is definitely on the burn. Once Iain and Annie get together its basically one long sex fest including one of the first (and only?) erotic shaving scenes I've read in a historical 🥵 I'd recommend this to anyone looking for The Last of the Mohicans vibes, a setting other than London ballrooms, and a gritty emotional story with "normal" people.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
🔥🔥🔥/5
*Audiobook is ⭐⭐⭐⭐- the male narrator was decent and did an amazing Scottish accent.
For fans of Elizabeth Hoyt, Lorraine Heath, and Lisa Kleypas.
Tropes:
Forced proximity
Fake identity
Found family
This is the first book of one of the best historical Romance series ever written in my humble opinion. It's a perfect blend of real history, adventure, and steamy romance. Pamela Clare brilliantly develops the characters and relationships and builds a fantastically rich world and basically transported me back in time to colonial New York. I'd qualify this as a slow burn but the emphasis is definitely on the burn. Once Iain and Annie get together its basically one long sex fest including one of the first (and only?) erotic shaving scenes I've read in a historical 🥵 I'd recommend this to anyone looking for The Last of the Mohicans vibes, a setting other than London ballrooms, and a gritty emotional story with "normal" people.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
🔥🔥🔥/5
*Audiobook is ⭐⭐⭐⭐- the male narrator was decent and did an amazing Scottish accent.
For fans of Elizabeth Hoyt, Lorraine Heath, and Lisa Kleypas.
Tropes:
Forced proximity
Fake identity
Found family
October 19, 2014
Iain MacKinnon is wrongfully accused of murder and then forced to join the British army to fight the French in northern New York. He's the leader of the Rangers and risks their safety when he comes upon Lady Anne Campbell who's being attacked and he decides to rescue her. She's been wrongfully accused of theft by her uncle and is now an indentured servant posing under the name of Annie Burns.
This was an exciting and romantic story set during and amidst the French and Indian War in 1759. Iain is a formidable leader and I enjoyed it when he and Lord William Wentworth (his nemesis) matched wits strategically. The romance between Iain and Anne/Annie was heartwarming (and steamy). The narration was excellent, with several accents handled skillfully and all characters very nicely distinguished. Loved it and I'm excited about the next two books in the trilogy.
This was an exciting and romantic story set during and amidst the French and Indian War in 1759. Iain is a formidable leader and I enjoyed it when he and Lord William Wentworth (his nemesis) matched wits strategically. The romance between Iain and Anne/Annie was heartwarming (and steamy). The narration was excellent, with several accents handled skillfully and all characters very nicely distinguished. Loved it and I'm excited about the next two books in the trilogy.
February 16, 2011
5+ What a fantastic read!
I didn't know where to start off with writing my thoughts on this novel.Just because there are so many wonderful reviews that were written for it. That said,I'll try to give a few of my words & What I thought of it.
WOW! Pamela Clare,has drifted me off my feet once again! There wasn't anything upon reading this novel that I did not like,well besides the "chauvinist pig" that is not worth talking about,for those of you who have read it,ya'll know exactly what I'm talking about.But those of you haven't this is a warning "Bain Campbell, is a sick & Twisted Bastard,and he gets what he deserves" (just sayin) Anyways,back to my thoughts.
Well,for starters I loved the Heroine Annie,Straight from the beginning.I felt every enduring pain the woman goes through and just wished I could take all her pain away. She was accused of a crime she didn't commit,but the one person she truly trusts and looked up to as a father,totally betrays her to cover up his own Ass! Yup! I said it. Who is he? Read and find out.
The best thing that happened to my girl Annie was being in the wrong place but at the right time. This is where she meets Iain MacKinnon, the love of her life,he too was convicted of a crime he did not commit, along with his adorable fabulous smexy brothers,Morgan & Connor Mackinnon. Iain is the best outta all the brothers.His beautiful heart pulled me into this novel,like no other.He never turned his back on anyone no matter the situation,even if it caused him cruel punishment.If it weren't for Iain,who knows the unthinkable things that would have happened to Annie. They both suffer tremendously,but they were so made for one another.Annie,is one lucky woman!
The author did a wonderful job with this novel.What a great Historical Romance! I connected emotionally with these characters. I cried,laughed,and weeped some more. It truly was a tear-jerker read. Lots of love,compassion, and loyalty. Just like any other novel,when I enjoy myself and am captivated by a novel,I never want it to end. It was an incredible moving story. Now, I can't wait to read the next novel "Untamed" I'm ready to endure another incredible story of Pamela Clare's novel. Oh!It's on Morgan! Woot-Woot!
Here's one of my favorite quotes and why I love Annie so dearly:
She smiled. Then she laughed. “You have aided me
today beyond all hope and expectation, my lord, and I
am grateful. And although I know I should be honored
by your offer, my answer is nay. I didna marry Iain
simply because I needed a man’s protection and he
was at hand. I married him because I love him.”
William felt a stab of bitterness to hear her speak
such nonsense. “I do not understand what you as a
noblewoman see in a man like him.”
“Oh, but you do. You know how honorable he is, how
strong and courageous. You knew he would come for
me. You knew he would sacrifice all he had to save me.
But just so there will be no misunderstandin’, here is
the difference between you and Iain MacKinnon: It
didna matter to Iain whether I was a penniless crofter
lass, or a Campbell and the daughter of an earl. He
treated me wi’ honor and respect, risking his life for
me, even when I was a stranger.”
William felt as if he’d been reprimanded and found
himself staring at his feet.
Now,That is a woman who sticks by her man! I love it
Iain's understanding of a woman's feelings Swoons me:
“The Muhheconneok believe part of a woman’s
strength lies in her tears. Dinnae be ashamed to weep,
a leannan. You willna seem less in my eyes.”........Ugh! he's just so incredible! Have I mentioned how much I love him? Yes I do! lolz!
If many of you haven't read this novel yet,get your Arses Moving!!! You will not be disappointed!
I wanna say thank you,to Rhonda Welborn. She is such an amazing friend,not many can take a book recommendation and shove it at me in so many directions and make it impossible for me to ignore, but she did, and I'm so grateful for it.I just couldn't put this novel aside for much longer thanks to her. Love ya Babe! Thank You again,for such a wonderful breathtaking rec!
I didn't know where to start off with writing my thoughts on this novel.Just because there are so many wonderful reviews that were written for it. That said,I'll try to give a few of my words & What I thought of it.
WOW! Pamela Clare,has drifted me off my feet once again! There wasn't anything upon reading this novel that I did not like,well besides the "chauvinist pig" that is not worth talking about,for those of you who have read it,ya'll know exactly what I'm talking about.But those of you haven't this is a warning "Bain Campbell, is a sick & Twisted Bastard,and he gets what he deserves" (just sayin) Anyways,back to my thoughts.
Well,for starters I loved the Heroine Annie,Straight from the beginning.I felt every enduring pain the woman goes through and just wished I could take all her pain away. She was accused of a crime she didn't commit,but the one person she truly trusts and looked up to as a father,totally betrays her to cover up his own Ass! Yup! I said it. Who is he? Read and find out.
The best thing that happened to my girl Annie was being in the wrong place but at the right time. This is where she meets Iain MacKinnon, the love of her life,he too was convicted of a crime he did not commit, along with his adorable fabulous smexy brothers,Morgan & Connor Mackinnon. Iain is the best outta all the brothers.His beautiful heart pulled me into this novel,like no other.He never turned his back on anyone no matter the situation,even if it caused him cruel punishment.If it weren't for Iain,who knows the unthinkable things that would have happened to Annie. They both suffer tremendously,but they were so made for one another.Annie,is one lucky woman! The author did a wonderful job with this novel.What a great Historical Romance! I connected emotionally with these characters. I cried,laughed,and weeped some more. It truly was a tear-jerker read. Lots of love,compassion, and loyalty. Just like any other novel,when I enjoy myself and am captivated by a novel,I never want it to end. It was an incredible moving story. Now, I can't wait to read the next novel "Untamed" I'm ready to endure another incredible story of Pamela Clare's novel. Oh!It's on Morgan! Woot-Woot!
Here's one of my favorite quotes and why I love Annie so dearly:
She smiled. Then she laughed. “You have aided me
today beyond all hope and expectation, my lord, and I
am grateful. And although I know I should be honored
by your offer, my answer is nay. I didna marry Iain
simply because I needed a man’s protection and he
was at hand. I married him because I love him.”
William felt a stab of bitterness to hear her speak
such nonsense. “I do not understand what you as a
noblewoman see in a man like him.”
“Oh, but you do. You know how honorable he is, how
strong and courageous. You knew he would come for
me. You knew he would sacrifice all he had to save me.
But just so there will be no misunderstandin’, here is
the difference between you and Iain MacKinnon: It
didna matter to Iain whether I was a penniless crofter
lass, or a Campbell and the daughter of an earl. He
treated me wi’ honor and respect, risking his life for
me, even when I was a stranger.”
William felt as if he’d been reprimanded and found
himself staring at his feet.
Now,That is a woman who sticks by her man! I love it
Iain's understanding of a woman's feelings Swoons me:
“The Muhheconneok believe part of a woman’s
strength lies in her tears. Dinnae be ashamed to weep,
a leannan. You willna seem less in my eyes.”........Ugh! he's just so incredible! Have I mentioned how much I love him? Yes I do! lolz!
If many of you haven't read this novel yet,get your Arses Moving!!! You will not be disappointed!
I wanna say thank you,to Rhonda Welborn. She is such an amazing friend,not many can take a book recommendation and shove it at me in so many directions and make it impossible for me to ignore, but she did, and I'm so grateful for it.I just couldn't put this novel aside for much longer thanks to her. Love ya Babe! Thank You again,for such a wonderful breathtaking rec!
October 8, 2012
Fantastic!....Well and truly deserves a 5 star rating.
I have read Ms Clare's RS I-Team series so I know that she has a talent and that series secured her a place in my top 10 authors. So knowing this I am a bit confused as to why it has taken me so long to get around to reading this series....Yes I am fairly new to HR but I have been reading that genre for a couple of months now!.....I have no excuse *face palm*
I loved all 3 of the brothers especially Iain as obviously this story features on him. As well as the sad bits there was also humour and I often found myself giggling especially when reading the banter between the brothers.
When reading historicals I often think that I would have hated to have lived in those times but if it meant I could grab me a MacKinnon it might be worth it! :))
Looking forward to reading Morgan and Connor’s stories
I have read Ms Clare's RS I-Team series so I know that she has a talent and that series secured her a place in my top 10 authors. So knowing this I am a bit confused as to why it has taken me so long to get around to reading this series....Yes I am fairly new to HR but I have been reading that genre for a couple of months now!.....I have no excuse *face palm*
I loved all 3 of the brothers especially Iain as obviously this story features on him. As well as the sad bits there was also humour and I often found myself giggling especially when reading the banter between the brothers.
When reading historicals I often think that I would have hated to have lived in those times but if it meant I could grab me a MacKinnon it might be worth it! :))
Looking forward to reading Morgan and Connor’s stories
February 8, 2013
Terrible, cheesy, and disappointing.
I'm a huge fan of Clare's contemporary series, so I was pretty sure I would like her historicals as well. Unfortunately, the characters ruined this book for me. Annie was naive and rash to the point of being downright stupid and Iain was entirely forgettable.
The first part was really interesting with the perfect blend of suspense, romance, and adventure Clare excels at, but the middle and last half were agonizingly slow, unnecessarily long, repetetive, and redundant. I'm not sure if I'll be continuining with the series because Surrender was a complete let-down.
I'm a huge fan of Clare's contemporary series, so I was pretty sure I would like her historicals as well. Unfortunately, the characters ruined this book for me. Annie was naive and rash to the point of being downright stupid and Iain was entirely forgettable.
The first part was really interesting with the perfect blend of suspense, romance, and adventure Clare excels at, but the middle and last half were agonizingly slow, unnecessarily long, repetetive, and redundant. I'm not sure if I'll be continuining with the series because Surrender was a complete let-down.
September 7, 2012
Loved this book. What an amazing introduction to a wonderful series. I'm sure I'll just adore every book on it as all the MacKinnon brothers are way too hot, I just need to read everything about them all. I'm happy to find a new fav and on this genre, probably because it has been too long since I got this hooked with a historical romance book.
This installment is about the oldest MacKinnon brother, a sexy Scottish warrior who commands a huge English army which fights the french and the Indians. Great plot, terrific characters and a very enthralling romance.
Can't wait to read the rest of the books. Please Pamela Clare, just write faster,LOL.
This installment is about the oldest MacKinnon brother, a sexy Scottish warrior who commands a huge English army which fights the french and the Indians. Great plot, terrific characters and a very enthralling romance.
Can't wait to read the rest of the books. Please Pamela Clare, just write faster,LOL.
November 1, 2022
It was good. I don’t understand Wentworth’s infatuation (??) with Annie. The epilogue was so touching. 😭
August 17, 2025
《5 ♡》
an exiled chieftain forced to become a soldier for his enemy x fallen lady. This book held me with so many emotions—one moment it was tense, fierce, action-packed, full of tension, lust, funny, sad, heartwarming and honestly the best book I’ve read this year. It gave me strength and willpower to keep going in life, reminding me that sometimes life can be simple yet still make it better.
What a charming book. Mixing an alphahole with a big fluffy soft guy is not easy to pull off, yet this book slapped me in the face and said “done.” Meanwhile, the heroine, troubled by her past, vulnerable yet strong enough to keep living even harsh conditions still strong willed, and there's no bad bone in her.
I already see myself to reread this in the future, as I adoreddd it so much and it hurts.
tags.
found family, survival at the wilderness, in the middle of war, helped by H, possessive, highlander men
“Tha móran ghràdh agam ort, dh’Annaidh.” My love lies upon you, Annie, and it always will.
an exiled chieftain forced to become a soldier for his enemy x fallen lady. This book held me with so many emotions—one moment it was tense, fierce, action-packed, full of tension, lust, funny, sad, heartwarming and honestly the best book I’ve read this year. It gave me strength and willpower to keep going in life, reminding me that sometimes life can be simple yet still make it better.
What a charming book. Mixing an alphahole with a big fluffy soft guy is not easy to pull off, yet this book slapped me in the face and said “done.” Meanwhile, the heroine, troubled by her past, vulnerable yet strong enough to keep living even harsh conditions still strong willed, and there's no bad bone in her.
I already see myself to reread this in the future, as I adoreddd it so much and it hurts.
tags.
found family, survival at the wilderness, in the middle of war, helped by H, possessive, highlander men
June 6, 2012
! Just as awesome the second time!! I first read this book several years ago and it blew me away, and so far this series (and the author’s other books) have not disappointed. SURRENDER is one of those books that leave you utterly breathless when you finish the last page. The H/h are up against incredible odds, the risks they face monumental, and the passion burns white HOT. With Connor’s story finally coming out next month, I am re-reading the first two (SURRENDER and UNTAMED) in anticipation.
SURRENDER is the story of Iain MacKinnion and Lady Anne Campbell (Annie). This is an emotionally gripping story set in the rugged American frontier between 1775 and 1778 when American land was being fought over by the British and French, both sides using Indian scouts to aid their war efforts. I cheered for the MacKinnions and Annie, cried at the loss of their comrades, wanted to scream at Lord William Wentworth, and wished a painful death on her uncle.
British commander, Lord William Wentworth, spied the MacKinnion brothers rescue a whore from an abusive customer. Admiring their quick speed and great strength he enlists Lieutenant Cooke to learn more about them. In need of ruthless scouts familiar with the territory to help aid the war efforts against the French, Wentworth sees the MacKinnion’s as the answer he has been looking for.
Framed for a murder he didn’t commit by the cold and conniving Wentworth, Iain MacKinnion faces two choices: the gallows or lead a group of Rangers against the French until the war ends. His brothers Connor and Morgan agree to join and fight with him so Iain will avoid the trumped up charges, but this life or death decision now means he will sacrifice much. His dreams of marrying Jeannie, a local farmers girl, and raising a family of his own is no longer a viable option.
Three years later Lady Anne Campbell of Scotland spies her uncle kill her mother. When she tried to escape his clutches, he finds her and brands her inner thigh with the letter “T” for thief, then allows her to be wrongly accused and exported to America where she became a slave with a 14-year indenture.
After three months of servitude, her new American homestead is ambushed by the enemies – French soldiers and their Indian scouts. In a wild attempt to escape, this brave girl fights desperately to get away by running barefoot through the snowy woods. Six Indians are trying to capture her, with rape and torture imminent. Iain spies this helpless girl and desperately wants to help, but strict orders require that he remain still and do nothing to aid the girl. He is on a scouting mission and cannot risk being exposed to the enemies, or their mission will be blown and many more lives will be in danger.
After rescuing her despite the great risk, they face days of hard survival in the wilderness as they try to stay one step ahead of their enemies. When they do make it to safety, he faces severe punishment while she faces exposure as a thief. Desperate to start a fresh life, she changes her name and embellishes a story of how she came to live in America. But her secret isn’t as safe she hoped, and Iain will need to fight to protect and keep from losing her.
Sigh!!! I loved re-reading this story! It is such a fantastic American historical romance, the kind of read that is hard to put down. If you like heroes that are brave warriors with a Scotish brogue, heroines who are smart and will risk all her man, stories that are gripping and believable (no big misunderstandings or brain-stretching!), and smoldering tension with some smoking HOT sex scenes, this is a MUST READ.
Here are some of my favorite quotes from Surrender.
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SURRENDER is the story of Iain MacKinnion and Lady Anne Campbell (Annie). This is an emotionally gripping story set in the rugged American frontier between 1775 and 1778 when American land was being fought over by the British and French, both sides using Indian scouts to aid their war efforts. I cheered for the MacKinnions and Annie, cried at the loss of their comrades, wanted to scream at Lord William Wentworth, and wished a painful death on her uncle.
British commander, Lord William Wentworth, spied the MacKinnion brothers rescue a whore from an abusive customer. Admiring their quick speed and great strength he enlists Lieutenant Cooke to learn more about them. In need of ruthless scouts familiar with the territory to help aid the war efforts against the French, Wentworth sees the MacKinnion’s as the answer he has been looking for.
Framed for a murder he didn’t commit by the cold and conniving Wentworth, Iain MacKinnion faces two choices: the gallows or lead a group of Rangers against the French until the war ends. His brothers Connor and Morgan agree to join and fight with him so Iain will avoid the trumped up charges, but this life or death decision now means he will sacrifice much. His dreams of marrying Jeannie, a local farmers girl, and raising a family of his own is no longer a viable option.
Three years later Lady Anne Campbell of Scotland spies her uncle kill her mother. When she tried to escape his clutches, he finds her and brands her inner thigh with the letter “T” for thief, then allows her to be wrongly accused and exported to America where she became a slave with a 14-year indenture.
After three months of servitude, her new American homestead is ambushed by the enemies – French soldiers and their Indian scouts. In a wild attempt to escape, this brave girl fights desperately to get away by running barefoot through the snowy woods. Six Indians are trying to capture her, with rape and torture imminent. Iain spies this helpless girl and desperately wants to help, but strict orders require that he remain still and do nothing to aid the girl. He is on a scouting mission and cannot risk being exposed to the enemies, or their mission will be blown and many more lives will be in danger.
After rescuing her despite the great risk, they face days of hard survival in the wilderness as they try to stay one step ahead of their enemies. When they do make it to safety, he faces severe punishment while she faces exposure as a thief. Desperate to start a fresh life, she changes her name and embellishes a story of how she came to live in America. But her secret isn’t as safe she hoped, and Iain will need to fight to protect and keep from losing her.
Sigh!!! I loved re-reading this story! It is such a fantastic American historical romance, the kind of read that is hard to put down. If you like heroes that are brave warriors with a Scotish brogue, heroines who are smart and will risk all her man, stories that are gripping and believable (no big misunderstandings or brain-stretching!), and smoldering tension with some smoking HOT sex scenes, this is a MUST READ.
Here are some of my favorite quotes from Surrender.
“You’d tempt a saint, lass. But I am no’ a saint.”
Annie gasped and covered her breasts with her arms.….“Y-you ought no’ be watchin’.”
“You ought no’ be naked.”
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His rage broke like the tide against the shore, and before he could think, he pulled her hard against him, held her, stroked her hair. “You foolish, brave woman! Why do you no’ obey me?”
“What the bloody hell is he doin’?” Connor asked from somewhere behind them.
Morgan answered. “I think he’s punishin’ her.”
“If he tries this on the men, they’ll mutiny.”
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Connor turned to Morgan. “Tell me, brother, do you think it’s the quality of the farmer’s seed and the strength of his spade that make the crop, or is it the richness of the field he’s plowin’?”
Morgan and Joseph broke into laughter. Then Morgan answered. “Surely, ’tis a bit of both, though in this case, I’d have to say I’ve seen our brother’s spade, and it’s no’ so strong nor so big as mine—”
“Nor mine,” Connor added.
“—so it must be a fine field he’s been plowin’, a fine field, indeed.”
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Then he passed the flask on to Connor, who had an impressive black eye and a row of stitches on his cheek. “You look bonnie.”
“And you.” Connor grinned, raised the flask, and drank.
“’Tis clear out of the three of us whose face God favors most.” Morgan took the flask back, his smile flashing white in the gloaming. “Not a scratch.”
Connor gave a snort. “I think the Almighty confused your face for your arse and wanted you to be able to sit.”
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