Annie does take a while to warm up to Iain, who saved her life. However, the story would not have been half as good if she had fallen for his charms immediately. Annie is not as trusting as some of Clare's previous heroines. She has however earn that right though past experiences. Annie has a complex character; the reader will sympathize with her and her past throughout the novel. She can be quite caring and funny too.

The love scenes, always an important portion of a romance novel, were amazing. They were believable and steamy. Annie and Iain are clearly in love. Annie's innocence combined with Iain's almost animal need will provide for a great love story for the reader. The realistic love between Annie and Iain is endearing.

As the first book in a new series, SURRENDER sets the atmsophere for a wonderful frontier trilogy with a taste of Scottish heritage. You will fall for the MacKinnon brothers instantely and beg for the next installment. Between the charismatic love interest, steamy love scenes, and action this novel is the ideal love story.

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