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Surrender to the Earl (Brides of Redemption Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Gayle Callen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 116 ratings
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Surrender to the Earl, the latest historical romance from USA Today bestselling author Gayle Callen, is the passion-filled second novel in her Brides of Redemption series about battle-scarred soldiers and the women whose love heals them.

Audrey Blake, blind since a childhood fever stole her sight, is hidden away by her family and needs help to claim the property that is rightfully hers. But her plan to gain independence by asking the visiting Earl of Knighsbridge, Robert Henslow, for his help goes awry when he insists they fake an engagement. Though he thought the ruse was for Audrey’s benefit, Robert soon yearns to make the falsehood a fact and win the lady for himself.

A seductive Victorian romance filled with steamy excitement and spicy ardor, Surrender to the Earl is sure to cast a spell on Gayle Callen’s fans and new readers alike.

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“Callen has outdone herself.” — Romantic Times BOOKclub on SURRENDER TO THE EARL, 4 1/2 stars

“...a charming Victorian romance...The lively banter and mild suspense are certain to entertain aficionados of historica romance.” — Publishers Weekly, praise for RETURN OF THE VISCOUNT

“A bad boy hero who is so, so good and a heroine who risks it all for sinful delights. But there is a tender vulnerability to these characters... This will be an enchangint addition to your keeper shelf.” — Romantic Times

“Gayle Callen is wonderful!” — Cathy Maxwell

“This is Callen’s forte: entangle readers in a tale that’s delightfully sexy, fast paced and filled with engaging characters who hold your interest until the end.” — Romantic Times

From the Back Cover

She wanted a favor, not a fiance...

Audrey Blake's impromptu plan—asking a visitor to help her take ownership of her rightful property—is unraveling in spectacular fashion. Audrey has been kept in virtual seclusion by her family, and now the enigmatic Robert Henslow, Earl of Knightsbridge, has complicated her scheme to gain independence, insisting they pretend to be engaged.

Duty brought Robert to Audrey's doorstep. As for what makes him propose marriage...it might be guilt. Compassion. Or something far more urgent and unexpected. Their counterfeit union was supposed to be for Audrey's benefit. Yet it's Robert who yearns to prove to the intriguing Audrey how much they both have to gain by making it real—and convincing her to submit to the most blissful passion.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009NFDG7C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (May 28, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 28, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3142 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 389 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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After a detour through fitness instructing and computer programming, Gayle Callen found the life she’d always dreamed of as a writer. This USA Today bestselling author has written more than twenty-five novels and has won the Holt Medallion, the Laurel Wreath Award, the Booksellers' Best Award, and the National Readers’ Choice Award. Her books have been translated into eleven different languages.

An avid crafter, singer, and outdoor enthusiast, and the mother of three grown children, Gayle lives in Central New York with her husband, Jim. She also writes contemporary romances as Emma Cane.

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Nell
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015
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I thought this book was well written with an interesting story. I liked all the main characters, especially Robert and Audrey. I could feel the connection between them even before Audrey realized she was in love with Robert. I did not read the series of three in order.
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Landra Graf
4.0 out of 5 stars A great second book for a series
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2013
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The hero is absolutely wonderful. He's flawed sure, and a sufferer of PTSD, but I absolutely adored the Earl of Knightsbridge. The heroine is likable too. This is probably one of the first historicals I've read with a blind heroine and I was impressed. She's stubborn and determined to be independent, especially when the Earl does her the favor of getting her out of her father's home. I love how the heroine overcomes so many obstacles and gets the opportunity to fall in love with a man who truly appreciates her talents and strength.

A great summer read!
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Beverly
5.0 out of 5 stars Brides of Redemption Trilogy Continues
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2013
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In the "Brides of Redemption" trilogy, three handsome, mysterious, titled soldiers who have fought in India and Afghanistan return to England to try and make amends, feeling responsible for the deaths of three of their fellow soldiers. As with all of Ms. Callen's writings, the historical accuracy of the time is as engaging as the storylines and characters. In this story, one that has errie undertones of what soldiers currently experience in the modern Afghanistan War, a decision made out of compassion for prisoners has led to the same prisoners returning to attack the regiment, killing the commander and two other soldiers. Feeling they need to do more than provide a simply apology, they are determined to do whatever they can to help these soldier's families; what they do not expect, is to find love. In the first book of the series, Michael, Lord Blackstone finds love with Cecilia, the commander's daughter who he marries by proxy from India so that she can keep her inheritance, only to return and decide to make a real marriage, but not without some struggle.

In this second book, Robert Henslow, Earl of Knightsbridge, visits the widow of another soldier lost, Martin Blake, determined to see if he can aid her in any way in order to make amends for her husband's death. He discovers, surprisingly, that Mrs. Blake is blind and had not only lost her husband, but much more. While visiting, he sees that she is living as a virtual prisoner in her father's home due to her blindness, not because of her limitations, but because her family feels she is limited by her inability to see. Ms. Callen has provided the reader with an interesting depth into this blind noblewoman and how she is able to overcome her disability in this era where any disability is shunned by society. Audrey sees more than most people who can with the help of her childhood friend and servant Molly. Since losing her sight at the age of seven from scarlet fever, her mother taught her to be independent and strong. Upon her mother's death, and her failed marriage, as Martin married her simply for her dowry in order to buy his commision, it is her father and his influence on her brother and sister, not her blindness that is holding her captive. Since her husband's death, she has wanted to move to her inherited property Rose Cottage. She asks Robert for his help, and he willingly offers to help her move to Rose Cottage by pretending a false engagement. Robert begins to develop feelings for the strong, beautiful and accomplished widow, admiring her for her strength and determination to successfully overcome her limitations. Audrey thought all would be well when she moved to Rose Cottage, determined to take over the responsibility of her new home and then end the false engagement with Robert. It is not Audrey's blindness that limits her from truly being independent, it is because she is emotionally blind, inhibited by her social isolation and lack of love from her first husband. Things become complicated as the servants at Rose Cottage are acting strangely and even more confusing for her, Audrey is forming a romantic attraction to Robert and is overwhelmed by his sensual advances. With so many inner struggles and secrets to be uncovered, will they be able to overcome all when everything is revealed and find true love?

I enjoyed this book, just like every other Gayle Callen historical romance and look forward to the Duke of Rothford's story in the third book of the "Brides of Redemption" trilogy. Since Gayle Callen started writing in the late 1990's, her books have not disappointed fans of historical romance. This reviewer got hooked, starting with her medieval historicals, and then more engaged with the "His" trilogy. It has been the Regency and Victorian Eras that Ms. Callen has shined. Three favorites, The Lord Next Door, The Duke in Disguise, and The Viscount in Her Bedroom, have delighted romance fans with their handsome, sensual rogues. In the "Scandalous" trilogy, Ms. Callen successfully writes about notoriously handsome, secretive rakes, with the added mystery and sexual tension she is known for. Her books are difficult to put down. I highly recommend this series. Any of this author's historical romances and/or series make any day, rain or shine, a good day!
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dreamon
4.0 out of 5 stars generally very goodthi
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2013
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This was a well written 5 star book until the very end. I am not going to say why as it will ruin the ending for readers....but the reason Audrey almost does not marry her earl in the end is darn stupid so it loses a star in the last chapter.
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Rochelle A. Papurt
5.0 out of 5 stars Never dissapoints. The series has been very interesting with a lot of imagination. Love the characters.
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2013
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this is part of a series of books, with great characters. There is another due out sometime in the next year.
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H.L.M.
3.0 out of 5 stars Good,but..
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2013
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This was well written and a good story, with second book in the series. However, as I continued to read, Audrey's character started to get tedious, and then not fully completing the surrounding character's in the story like th servants. I can't really put into words, but this wasn't a favorite.
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Laurel
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book 2
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2018
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I thought this second book in the series was an improvement on the last. The characters were a bit more likeable. My main issue was how long it took for Audrey to come around. Was she crazy? I am off to start the last in the Brides of Redemption trilogy.
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Yvonne M. Loudis
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Ms. Callen's Writing!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2013
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I simply love Ms. Callen's writing and the adventures that she shares through her pen. I love happy endings!!!! She is such a wonderful author.
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Eleanor
5.0 out of 5 stars No barrier is too great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2016
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Audrey Blake nee Collins is a blind woman who was recently widowed in the wars, she never planned on marrying again until a handsome Robert Earl of Knightsbridge, recently returned from war, turns up on her doorstep and fate has a say in what's to come...

Robert Earl of Knightsbridge has returned home from war with the guilt of a shared responsibility of getting 3 good men killed, to ease his conscience he goes to one of the men's widow Audrey to be of some assistance. Fate has brought them together and means to see them together.

Whilst Audrey battles for her own independence from her family she also must try to overcome the hostility from her servants who have managed nearly 2 years without a master or mistress. As Audrey overcomes each hardship she finds that its OK to ask for help and to fall in love... That not all men are like her cold husband. Robert learns that not every battle is won in a field but sometimes on a dinning room table.

This book is the second in the Brides of Redemption series, we see the return of the Blackthorns and a lovely continuation of a lovely series about seeking forgiveness about mistakes but sometimes in seeking forgiveness we find our own happiness.
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Maureen E. Henderson
5.0 out of 5 stars surrender to the earl
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2013
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i really enjoyed this book from start to finish and to be honest i would not get out of my bed till i had
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book worm
2.0 out of 5 stars boring
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2013
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Not a good read I found I didn't want to continue reading it. So I skimmed it just to get to the end. I don't recommend.
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