Intimate Surrender

By: Laura Landon

Narrated by: Sarah Coomes

A scandalous secret…

Hannah Bartlett was tossed out of her home at the tender age of 15, when a man of the cloth stole her innocence. To survive the streets, Hannah entered into a life that she never imagined. Now, known as Madam Genevieve - the owner of London’s most infamous bordello - she dedicates her life to rescuing young girls from the streets and protecting them from a shameful fate.

An unexpected attraction…

Vicar Rafe Waterford meets Hannah at one of his sister-in-law’s country gatherings…and immediately falls for the mysterious beauty. Despite his declarations of love, Hannah insists they cannot be together. But Rafe is like no other man…and he refuses to forget a love so passionate and consuming.

©2013 Laura Landon (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Not a clean romance novel

While I like how God is mentioned, I also feel that to imply that it is necessary to stoop to prostitution to support needy children is limiting solutions when you have 7 wealthy friends available, who look on you as a sister ,that could help in a charitable way. There is also the good clergyman, Without consideration to his chosen career, that turns to fornication. For this reason I give the novel rating a 4.

Over dramatic narration

I had a difficult time listening to this book. I actually kept switching to the Kindle version to see if that would improve the book.
The narrator was difficult to listen to. I felt she was overly dramatic. I have enjoyed other Laura Landon books but not this one.

Read Intimate Deception first...then enjoy!

Reviews are a tricky thing. In this book's case, the reviews kept me from listening for a long time. Well that was a mistake! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as I have many of Laura Landon's books.

To get some back story you should FIRST LISTEN to Intimate Deception! Having additional info on Hannah and some of the other characters made this book more complete. Characters are developed in Intimate Deception so although Intimate Surrender could be a standalone book.....it is a richer more enjoyable listen when read second.

This is a PG-13 listen. There is some violence in the beginning and then only one love scene. BUT the entire book is full of angst and blooming love.

I like Sarah Coomes as a narrator. She is one of those you either like or you don't. She is pretty dramatic, but I would rather that than no feeling at all.

Great book

One of the best regency romance books I've ever listened to. This book was my favorite in the series. Great performance also.

Gripping story

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story had me in tears many times. My heart broke for Hannah and Rafe as they struggled with the rollercoaster of emotions and trials they encountered. While I believe most books in this genre don't need the sex, I do like that Ms. Landon handle the sex in a gentle and respectful manner. Other books in this genre get so explicit and verge into the vulgar, Ms. Landon realized you don't need to go down that path to paint the picture of the intimate moments between her characters. For that I thank her. Those intimate scenes did not distract from the overall story, but in the case of this book and story, it brought a sweetness to the story.

The Price of Surrender

Any additional comments?

To read this book and to understand the characters you most read Intimate Deception where there is much explain about Hannah and her friends. This book gives a closer to her story and a happy ending for the horrid beginning she had to go through . Even though they did not group these books as series, they should so that you could get the background of the characters. The book is a story that shows that even when it seems bad, it can turn around to become good if we look for it and not to our own circumstance.

Lovely Story

This story was a delight. Laura's characters come to life within the pages and you won't want to put it down. One caution, don't read without tissues because you'll need them more than once!

Good One

I've read so many romance novels from this period that it was hard to believe that there isn't a story line that I haven't read before but this was an entirely different take on "two potential lovers who meet and the challenges they encounter"... who would have thought that a prostitute and a victor would manage to get together.

The plight of women; however, continues to anger me.

Narrator needs work

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Somewhat worth it. The story was good but the narrator had way too much drama and breathlessness in her voice. Sarah Cooms needs to tone down the drama in her voice.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I would have given an overall 4-start rating if not for the narrators voice

What would have made this romance irresistible?

A better narrator

The hero of the story was always loyal.

I liked how the hero always supported the heroine even after he found out who she really was.