Surrender

by Amanda Quick

Book Overview

From the dazzling ballrooms of glittering London society to magnificent, cursed estate in the distant wilds of Yorkshire, comes the deliciously wicked story of a thoroughly unconventional courtship -- and a thrilling midnight rendezvous that could only lead to love... At four and twenty Victoria Huntington thought herself quite adept at fending off fortune hunters... until she came under siege from Lucas Colebrook, the darkly disturbing new Earl of...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553285947
• ISBN13: 9780553285949
• Release Date: September 1990
• Publisher: Bantam
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

My Opinion and maybe a few helpful hints for others

I Love the english written book of this. I first thought that this was a new book of Amanda Quick's until I read the description on the site that stated that this was a spanish book. I looked up the translation of the title and found that the english word is Surrender. So if you are after this book in the english written language I suggest you look up the title Surrender and save yourself the hassel of accidently buying a spanish copy. Hope you find this helpful.

Surrender is worthy surrendering too! Enjoy!

Victoria Huntington and Lucas Colebrook, Earl of Stonevale, find themselves in the most unpreditable situations after agreeing to rendevous after midnight for a night on the town. Victoria Huntington considers herself 'an heiress at risk' with a deadly past to keep hidden. She refuses to consider marriage for any reason, believing that marital love within the 'ton' is impossible and refuses to submit physically, emotionally and definitely financially to any man! Lucas Colebrook, an impoverished Earl, needs an heiress's fortune to refurbish his crumbling estate. So Lucas sets out to win Victoria's hand by agreeing to escort this 'wild child spinster' to the most undesirable after hour establishments (at Victoria's request) in London. But Victoria's thirst for adventure soon leads to a mysterious stalking and possibly haunting, murder attempts, and of course, the usual Quick wit, humor and comedy. If you haven't read Amanda Quick before, you'll love Surrender.Happy Reading!

A Wonderfully Romantic Story

Surrender has all the elements of a great story. It is a fast paced story and the characters are colorful and unique. If you love Amanda Quick, then you must read this book.Victoria Huntingdon is an heiress who is committed to remaining single. She loves adventure but is limited in her exploits by the restrictions of society. Victoria has dealt with many men who thought they could marry her for her money until she meets Lucas Colebrook.Lucas Colebrook, the Earl of Stonevale, is in desperate need of funds. He encourages a friend to find him an heiress to woo. Lucas sets his sights on Victoria.Victoria has no interest in marriage but is open to participating in Lucas' nightly excursions into the life of the ton. Lucas takes Victoria to gaming hells and brothels to satisfy her craving for adventure.Through a series of adventures, Victoria marries Lucas and realizes he is a fortune hunter. The couple strive to stay one step ahead of a mysterious threat to their happiness throughout the story.

A Great Change From The Normal Quick!

That's all that I can think of when _Surrender_ comes to mind. A lot of previous reviewers are complaining that Lucas is too harsh of a hero and that no love is involved in his relationship with Victoria. I would like to strongly disagree. First of all, yes he did go after Victoria for her money... but that was before he met her and got to know her. Isn't that how most relationships start? Someone thinks something of their partner, but as they meet them and get to know them, their opinions change. At least, that has been my experience. Lucas was a very complex character. He was calus at first, but as you peel away his layers, the true man is shown, and it is a very caring, very loving man. I loved him because he was a change from the normal Quick hero. They are usually immediatly loving and let the heroine do whatever they want. Don't get me wrong, that works for a book, but Ms. Quick went out on a limb to have Lucas for her hero. He is more true to the times this book was written in. He doesn't let Victoria do whatever she wants, but he does let her be herself and he doesn't marry her for her money. Victoria was a lovely heroine... I found myself wishing I were her many times (even when Lucas was acting like the big bad wolf). She was spunky but down to earth at the same time. The added element of the paranormal was great spice added to the book, and I enjoyed hearing older beliefs about it. Mystery is Quick's strongest suit, and it is applied perfectly to _Surrender_. You are kept guessing at who the bad apple is while watching the relationship between Lucas and Victoria blossom. All in all, _Surrender_ is a wonderful book. It is a nice change from the normal romance.