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Surrender of Miss Fairbourne, The [Mass Market Paperback]

Madeline Hunter
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3 May 2012
As reluctant business partners, Florence Fairbourne's defiance and Darius Stainthorpe's demands make it difficult to manage one of London's most eminent auction houses. But their passionate personalities come to terms in an affair that leaves them both senseless, until the devastating truth behind their partnership comes to light, threatening the love they have just begun to share. The first in a dazzling new historical romance quartet.

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: JOVE (3 May 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0515150460
  • ISBN-13: 978-0515150469
  • Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 2.5 x 17.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 91,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars With a rounded, heart-warming ending 22 Jan 2013
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This book is a Regency era romance between two people who seem destined to be apart - not only does society suggest they shouldn't be together, but initially they also find each other deeply irritating. Emma may not be a great beauty, but there is something about her that people cannot pinpoint. She is honest and direct, and Darius finds her impossibly single-minded in her bid to keep the auction house running. Darius, meanwhile, is tall, handsome, moody and intense. He too is tenacious in his plans for the auction house. More experienced, he knows the physical effect he has on Emma and he hopes to use it to gain the upper hand, but to his frustration, he finds her obstinacy and directness somewhat alluring, and he is unexpectedly drawn to her.

The plot follows Emma and Darius's separate paths of discovery in solving the mystery behind Emma's father's death and their frequent misunderstandings regarding the running of the auction house. The book is well written, detailing both Emma and Darius's point of view, which helps you to engage with both characters and understand their motivations and viewpoints. I loved the descriptions of and witty comments about Emma and Darius's tumultuous relationship, which often made me smile:

"You would also be wise not to call me presumptuous unless you are eager to see just how presumptuous an earl can be."
"Then I will find other appropriate words. High-handed. Conceited. Arrogant..." She burned his ears with every other descriptive she could think of while the horse bore them away.

She stood. Her color rose. Her eyes flashed lightning. He half expected a spear to appear in her hand and for her to bellow a Celtic battle cry.
There were also some lovely descriptions of tender moments, where you are reminded of how alone and out-of-her-depth Emma must be feeling:

She did not have to stand alone in that embrace, or be strong. There was no sorrow while those kisses pressed her lips, her face and neck, and no worry or calculations. No thought at all, just the delight of new, fresh sensations, much like feeling the first warm spring breeze after a hard winter.

This book features many of the societal scandals typical of the Regency period, and with some spies, smugglers, art history and a country at war with France thrown into the mix, it provides an interesting backdrop to Emma and Darius's story. With a rounded, heart-warming ending, I really enjoyed reading this first book in Madeline Hunter's new series, and I look forward to reading more.
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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The summary held me back but I`m glad I bought it 12 Mar 2012
By Willread - Published on Amazon.com
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There was something about the summary that made me click away every time Amazon suggested I buy this book. I guess it was the whole smuggler story or maybe it just seemed like a boring story.

But then I noticed Old Latin Teacher had recommended the book and since her recommendations have given me so many great books up until now, I gave this one a try too. I`m so glad I did (thank you, OLT).

What I really enjoyed about this book - and what will have me buy more of Madeline Hunters books - was how she let love grow slowly. I dislike books where the hero and the heroine fall instantly in love and you have a full book with both of them pining for the other one. I also enjoyed how she let the hero and the heroine get slowly adjusted to each other. They had plenty of things working against them and it would have been entirely incredible if they`d fallen into each other`s arms on page three.

The book was very well written and the characters and situations were credible. There were a lot of emotions in this book but Madeline Hunter showed them in a very clever way which made it all the more lovely to read.

Both hero and heroine were lovable and annoying in just that perfect mixture that makes you want to see things end well for them but you`re not on a sugary overdose after two chapters.

In a world of very predictable and boring historical romances this book offered me something else - something more. I`m glad I found a new author to read because I was afraid I`d run out of good historical romances - having read so many inferior ones lately.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, compelling romance between two strong leads 12 Mar 2012
By Fan of Romance - Published on Amazon.com
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Rare novel where the hero and heroine have believable reasons to initially interact with each other. Emma Fairbourne and Darius Alfreton, Earl of Southwaite, circle each other warily over the Fairbourne Auction House where they have recently become co-owners, due to the recent death of Emma's father. There are sparks of conflict over important business matters, a mystery surrounding Emma's father's past dealings, and a simmering attraction that evolves into a deeper love affair in this smart, sexy romance. Madeline Hunter is a strong writer, and her lead characters feel genuine in their actions and dialogue. While I see some mixed reviews here for this novel, I have to say that "I felt the romance" and look forward to additional installments in this series.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not So Much A Surrender From Her But From Him 28 Mar 2012
By Brandie Spencer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Madeline Hunter understands the formula of couplehood and does a fine job of it in this latest book. She always captures the struggle and humor of a new relationship with an eloquent pen. While the title says one thing; I believe it is the Earl who does the surrendering and is a real hero in doing so. While this book does not have the same romantic and steamy feel of some of her other books it is good and well worth the copy. I look forward to more from this author and highly recommend her previous titles.
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