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Surrender Becomes Her (Center Point Platinum Romance (Large Print))

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I had some extra time on my hands and happened across a copy of Scandal Becomes Her on a bookshelf. I so thoroughly enjoyed Busbee's storytelling and vocabulary (great if you want to bone up on words like perspicacious)that I decided to go purchase Surrender Becomes Her. Big mistake. This story doesn't even come close to the creative plot and suspense of Scandal. The writing was particularly tiresome in spots and some parts of the storyline seemed to prattle on for pages without adding anything of substance to the development of characters or movement. Save your money. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.

In 1795, Lord Marcus Sherbrook felt he was too young to be guardian of seventeen year old Isabel Dunham. In fact he cannot understand why his father or some other more responsible person was not chosen instead of him. He struggles to make wild Isabel behave, but fails when she elopes with a military officer heading to India for a tour of duty.

A decade later, now a widow with a son, Isabel returns to England. Marcus wants nothing to do with the mature Isabel, but is attracted to her. When he learns someone is trying to blackmail her, Marcus proclaims they are betrothed. He gut reacted, which leaves a stunned Isabel a choice between marriage and scandal. As they fall in love, he suddenly finds himself in an untenable situation between his beloved and his country.

This is a fabulous Regency romance starring a headstrong female and an equally as obstinate male. The suspense is woven into the plot to enhance the relationship war between the lead couple, which leads to more problems and a great late twist leaving Mr. Perfectly Behaved unable to control his impulses when it comes to her, but fins himself needing to face a hellish choice. Their gender battles in 1795 and in 1805 make for a super fun time for sub-genre fans.

Harriet Klausner

Shirlee Busbee is another of my favorite authors. I have this book and the two before it and they are all three excellent reads. The book arrive in excellent condition. Thank you so much.

This book really did nothing for me. The first romance novel I ever read was by Shirlee Busbee and I got totally hooked. I expected this book to be just as good. It was not....pretty mundane storyline and not very suspenseful! Don't bother.....

I am relieved to be finished with this unexciting trilogy although Ms. Busbee left the story in such a way as to hint that there may be yet another thrilling (NOT)book for us to enjoy(NOT). To be fair I found Ms. Busbees writing style had a nice flow and good descriptions that didn't ramble on for pages. It was the characters and plot lines, which are the same in all three books by the way, that I had an issue with. I found Ms. Busbees style of writing to be quite comforting and it put me right to sleep. Not unpleasant. In fact I may miss my time with Busbee. Like hot tea before bed. If you like watching golf you may enjoy these books.