Surrender to Love

by Adrianne Byrd

Book Overview

Julia Kelley's abusive husband has been murdered...and she's afraid she might be next. Penniless, she hits the road with her six-year-old daughter only to have her car give out in the middle of a small town. Julia's sure her luck has turned from bad to worse...until handsome mechanic Carson Webber comes to her rescue. Carson suspects that a broken-down car is the least of Julia's problems, and he knows he could help her with whatever is troubling...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373831803
• ISBN13: 9780373831807
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kimani Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Great read

This was her best book yet. I loved the chemistry between them and the love episode. But the fact that this book was not trashy like some romance novels can be made me enjoy it more. Keep doing what you do.

Surrender To Love

Julia Kelley's life has been turned upside down, her abusive husband has been murdered, will she be next? On the run with no money and a car that's on it's last leg, she flee's. Carson Webber, a man on his way to his sister's house for dinner runs into Julia, after her car has broken down. Carson suspects that Julia is hiding from something or someone. In his attempt to find out the truth, Carson finds more than he bargins for... love. Will the love he feels for Julia be enough to keep her with him and keep her safe? As always Adrianne Byrd has poured her heart and soul into another great novel.

Third Times a Charm

Julia Kelly is running for her life with daughter Robin in tow. carson thinks he will never love again after the death of his wife. Julias car breaks down and it's Carson to the rescue. Julia finds herself sucked into a small town, and Carson's affection. Will her secret prevent her from giving into love? Bobbie and Robin will also draw you into reading this book. A Wonderful read.

Shades Of Romance Magazine Review (sormag.com)

Dr. Julia Kelly had one failed marriage under her belt when she met and married David Lawson. His attention to her daughter and apparent affection for the little girl keep her in the marriage longer than she would have been. But then she sees something that changes her and her daughter's entire life and their world will never be the same again. Her ex-husband is dead and Julia feels responsible. Now she must shed her life to protect her little girl. Then one fateful night her car breaks down and Carson Webber comes to her rescue. Carson already had the love of his live when he married his childhood sweatheart, Karen. But Karen died suddenly three years ago leaving him with a little girl to raise and sweet memories that prevent him from seeking love again. Even Sheri Higginbottom whose loved him forever cannot get him back down the aisle. So what attraction is there for this stranger he rescued on a stormy night? Can Julia and Robin hide in this small, sleepy town and be safe. Can Julia risk her heart and her daughter's safety to love again? Can a new love survive when the stranger puts your pride and joy in danger? This book is one of those page turners that takes you through suspense, mystery, love, family warmth and a tinge of jealously. A great rainy day book.

Let's All Surrender!

Julia Kelley has decided to give up on love after two failed attempts. The first for a man who left her when she became pregnant, the second to a man who ended up not being who he claimed to be when she sees his picture on the wall of the Post Office on the FBI's most wanted list. After witnessing his murder and fearing for her own life, she goes into hiding with her 8 year old daughter. While on the run, her car breaks down in the midst of a storm in the middle of nowhere. Up rides her knight in shining armor, Carson Webber. Carson is a widow with an 8 year old daughter also, but he has also given up on love after losing his wife. That is until he sees a dripping wet Julia Kelley on the side of the road.Julia and her daughter ends up staying at Carl's sister B & B where she starts to feel very comfortable and eventually lets down her guard, to both her heart and her safety. The relationship between the two little girls is one that had me smiling at the innocence of childhood. Once they made up their minds that they were going to be sisters, Julia and Carson had no choice but to Surrender to Love.A secondary storyline consists of FBI agents Tony Iaanelli, Paul Regis his superior and Paul's daughter Michelle. Tony and Michelle are engaged and kept their romance hidden for two years from Paul. Tony thinks Paul disapproves of the relationship because he is black, and he eventually confronts Paul about it. It was good story in which race ended up not being the issue.Romance and suspense with a few twists makes Surrender to Love a very good read and I am sure that you won't be disappointed.