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nina1117's review
3.0
Not my favorite of the series. The sec lls scenes were sexy by the other parts weren't. I didn't find either Jonathan nor Sarah particularly endearing. I'm glad thus was a novella as it was a quick read and I don't think I could have read more about them. plus Sarah constantly falling asleep was a bit strange.
somewherelostinbooks's review
4.0
Lavinia Kent is a recent discover for me. I really like her erotic Regency series and this novella is no exception. Despite having read the previous books in the series, I truly had no idea who Sarah was or how she was tied to the previous characters. My best guess is that she had wanted to marry to last hero, which didn’t happen. This is a reunion story between Sarah and Jonathan. They were childhood friends and sweethearts. However, five years before, Jonathan had cruelly told Sarah he would never marry her, right before she was about to give him her virginity. Now, Jonathan has come home and Sarah is on the verge of agreeing to marry a man her father’s age. She decides she wants one night of sexual pleasure before she agrees to marry. And that Jonathan is the perfect person to give her that night. As this is a part of Kent’s erotic series, Jonathan takes her to Madame Ruby’s pleasure house for their night together. The sex between the couple is delicious and steamy as they address their previous hurts and the possibility of a future. Can’t wait for Lavinia Kent’s next book!
*Received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Sarah's Surrender Review
*Received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Sarah's Surrender Review
bodebeabay's review
5.0
[b:Sarah's Surrender|25058233|Sarah's Surrender (Bound and Determined, #2.5)|Lavinia Kent|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1432854317s/25058233.jpg|44740168] Bound and Determined, #2.5) by [a:Lavinia Kent|2907092|Lavinia Kent|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/authors/1306271020p2/2907092.jpg] is a Historical Erotic Romance.
Although this is a novella of about 90 pages, it is full of passion.
At one time Sarah was full of confidence in herself and her future. Then Jonathan left her. She lost faith in herself. Just as she has decided to marry a man she doesn't want to save her family from debt, Jonathan is suddenly back. She decides she deserves one night to have passion. One night for herself. She confronts Jonathan and tells him what she wants.
Sparks fly. Passion ignites. And everything changes.
“But I can be sure this moment lives always in my memory.”
Okay. Just wow. Can you imagine having someone say this to you?! Now that is a toe curler.
Ms. Lavinia Kent has a way of writing that sets you on fire. Beautifully written.
Although this is a novella of about 90 pages, it is full of passion.
At one time Sarah was full of confidence in herself and her future. Then Jonathan left her. She lost faith in herself. Just as she has decided to marry a man she doesn't want to save her family from debt, Jonathan is suddenly back. She decides she deserves one night to have passion. One night for herself. She confronts Jonathan and tells him what she wants.
Sparks fly. Passion ignites. And everything changes.
“But I can be sure this moment lives always in my memory.”
Okay. Just wow. Can you imagine having someone say this to you?! Now that is a toe curler.
Ms. Lavinia Kent has a way of writing that sets you on fire. Beautifully written.
ctsquirrel's review
3.0
The first novel of the series (not counting the first Ruby novella) to not have any form of sexual assault (yay!). Coincidentally this was my least favorite of the series. I think that was because Jonathan's argument was a little confusing to me.
jandmterry's review
4.0
I have enjoyed every book in this series. This one was no different.
Sarah and Jonathan parted ways 5 years ago after he refused to marry her. They have both carried this horrible moment with them since that day. Jonathan has now returned to town. Sarah's life has taken a turn for the worse and she needs to marry to clear her father's gambling debts. Jonathan doesn't realize she is in dire straits. He is cold towards her.
Who doesn't want a little fun before entering a loveless marriage? Sarah offers herself to Jonathan for one night. She wants her first te to be with someone she cares about even if he despises her. What will happen during this one night?
I received a copy in exchange of an honest review from Netgalley.
Sarah and Jonathan parted ways 5 years ago after he refused to marry her. They have both carried this horrible moment with them since that day. Jonathan has now returned to town. Sarah's life has taken a turn for the worse and she needs to marry to clear her father's gambling debts. Jonathan doesn't realize she is in dire straits. He is cold towards her.
Who doesn't want a little fun before entering a loveless marriage? Sarah offers herself to Jonathan for one night. She wants her first te to be with someone she cares about even if he despises her. What will happen during this one night?
I received a copy in exchange of an honest review from Netgalley.
missyterry73's review
4.0
I have enjoyed every book in this series. This one was no different.
Sarah and Jonathan parted ways 5 years ago after he refused to marry her. They have both carried this horrible moment with them since that day. Jonathan has now returned to town. Sarah's life has taken a turn for the worse and she needs to marry to clear her father's gambling debts. Jonathan doesn't realize she is in dire straits. He is cold towards her.
Who doesn't want a little fun before entering a loveless marriage? Sarah offers herself to Jonathan for one night. She wants her first te to be with someone she cares about even if he despises her. What will happen during this one night?
I received a copy in exchange of an honest review from Netgalley.
Sarah and Jonathan parted ways 5 years ago after he refused to marry her. They have both carried this horrible moment with them since that day. Jonathan has now returned to town. Sarah's life has taken a turn for the worse and she needs to marry to clear her father's gambling debts. Jonathan doesn't realize she is in dire straits. He is cold towards her.
Who doesn't want a little fun before entering a loveless marriage? Sarah offers herself to Jonathan for one night. She wants her first te to be with someone she cares about even if he despises her. What will happen during this one night?
I received a copy in exchange of an honest review from Netgalley.
mslizalou's review
3.0
***3.5 out of 5 stars***
Review copy provided by publisher
I’ve enjoyed each of the stories in the Bound and Determined series so far and was excited to read Sarah’s Surrender. Sarah’s Surrender is a novella length story, so it is a really fast read.
I really liked both Sarah and Jonathan in Sarah’s Surrender. Sarah is being forced to marry a man her father’s age to get him out of debt, but wants one night with Jonathan before she has her choices taken away. I felt like Sarah was really a much stronger person than how she presented herself to the public.
The attraction between Sarah and Jonathan is evident from the moment they first see each other across the room after 5 years. In fact, when they are together, my kindle screen steamed up every single time. I loved how dominant Jonathan is and how Sarah responds as she submits. Sarah is a virgin before she and Jonathan are together for the first time and her innocence about what she enjoys was refreshing. I loved she was so curious about every single aspect of their lovemaking.
When Jonathan and Sarah finally discuss their past, the passionate way Sarah reacts made me like her even more. Jonathan truly put her in a lose/lose situation and she has no problem vehemently defending herself. I loved that even 5 years later, it was obvious that both Sarah and Jonathan still loved one another.
Sarah’s Surrender was a really fast read for me. I do wish there was more of a resolution between Sarah, her father and Mr. Meyers, but overall I enjoyed the story.
Review copy provided by publisher
I’ve enjoyed each of the stories in the Bound and Determined series so far and was excited to read Sarah’s Surrender. Sarah’s Surrender is a novella length story, so it is a really fast read.
I really liked both Sarah and Jonathan in Sarah’s Surrender. Sarah is being forced to marry a man her father’s age to get him out of debt, but wants one night with Jonathan before she has her choices taken away. I felt like Sarah was really a much stronger person than how she presented herself to the public.
The attraction between Sarah and Jonathan is evident from the moment they first see each other across the room after 5 years. In fact, when they are together, my kindle screen steamed up every single time. I loved how dominant Jonathan is and how Sarah responds as she submits. Sarah is a virgin before she and Jonathan are together for the first time and her innocence about what she enjoys was refreshing. I loved she was so curious about every single aspect of their lovemaking.
When Jonathan and Sarah finally discuss their past, the passionate way Sarah reacts made me like her even more. Jonathan truly put her in a lose/lose situation and she has no problem vehemently defending herself. I loved that even 5 years later, it was obvious that both Sarah and Jonathan still loved one another.
Sarah’s Surrender was a really fast read for me. I do wish there was more of a resolution between Sarah, her father and Mr. Meyers, but overall I enjoyed the story.
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