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Since the Surrender
384 pages
A crackling, atmospheric historical romance where unresolved pasts collide in the shadowy corners of London.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a dimly lit London tavern where the air is thick with unspoken history and crackling romantic tension. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, propelled by a compelling mystery subplot that forces two guarded people into close proximity. Julie Anne Long excels at crafting an atmosphere that is both shadowy and intensely romantic, grounding the story in sharp, witty banter that masks deep emotional vulnerability. The prose is elegant yet accessible, effortlessly shifting between wry humor and poignant introspection. It is a deeply satisfying experience for readers who love the delicious agony of a second-chance romance, where past regrets and lingering desires slowly give way to a hard-won, passionate surrender.
- Mood
- crackling
- atmospheric
- shadowy
- romantic
- Tone
- wry
- passionate
- earnest
- witty
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- second chances · unresolved tension · vulnerability of surrender · duty versus desire
- The writing
- Elegant and sharp, balancing sparkling, rapid-fire banter with moments of deep emotional introspection.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded regret and simmering resentment to a profound, vulnerable surrender to love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave historical romances featuring capable, slightly jaded heroes, sharp-witted heroines, and a delicious second-chance dynamic.
Content notes
- kidnapping
- war trauma
About the book
THIRD book in the Pennyroyal Green series! A man of action... Fearless. Loyal. Brilliant. Ruthless. Bold words are always used to describe English war hero Captain Chase Eversea. But another word unfortunately plays a role in every Eversea’s destiny: trouble. And trouble for Chase arrives in the form of a mysterious message summoning him to a London rendezvous...where he encounters the memory of his wickedest indiscretion in the flesh: Rosalind March—the only woman he could never forget.
A woman of passion... Five years ago, the reckless, charming beauty once craved the formidable Captain’s attention. But now Rosalind is a coolly self-possessed woman, and desire is the last thing on her mind: her sister has mysteriously disappeared and she needs Chase’s help to find her. But as their search through London’s darkest corners re-ignites long-smoldering passion and memories of old battles, Chase and Rosalind are once again challenged to surrender: to the depths of a wicked desire, and to the possibility of love.
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