Surrender Becomes Her [Paperback]

Shirlee Busbee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2009

Reliability. Trustworthiness. Dignity. These are only a few of the characteristics supporting Marcus Sherbrook's reputation as the perfect gentleman. Or almost perfect, as there is one significant smirch on his record: the rebellion of one Miss Isabel Dunham who, at the age of seventeen, defied Marcus' guardianship, eloped, and fled to India. The widowed Isabel returned to England ten years ago, and has been making Marcus' cool grey eyes flash ever since...Not that he'd give her the satisfaction of knowing it. But when Isabel is threatened by the schemes of a blackmailer, Marcus' actions to protect her lead to yet another spontaneous marriage - and kindle the embers of a desire never acknowledged, but now impossible to deny.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Zebra; Original edition (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420105396
• ISBN-13: 978-1420105391
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #555,098 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I Want My Money Back, February 6, 2010

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C. Davis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Surrender Becomes Her (Paperback)

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.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous Regency romance, July 2, 2009

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Surrender Becomes Her (Paperback)

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

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read, January 9, 2012

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Sheila Avery (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Surrender Becomes Her (Paperback)

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.