Surrender (MacKinnon's Rangers Series #1)

Recommended A friend of mine recommended Surrender and Untamed b

Recommended
A friend of mine recommended Surrender and Untamed by Pamela Clare; I don’t read a lot of highlander novels finding many tend to get really annoying with accented dialogue. But trusting my friend, I purchased the first two books of the MacKinnon Ranger series. I read both of these books in two days, and I really liked them. There is a little accented dialogue but it is palatable. The McKinnon brothers Iain, Morgan and Connor, came to the colonies after the “45” as boys. Reared by their parents on the upstate New York frontier, they have become friends with their Mohican neighbors, and lived amongst them as they grew to be men, and were accepted as brothers by them.

Years later in Albany the brothers run afoul of the British Commander Lord William Wentworth, the wholly fictions grandson of King George II; Wentworth is a great villain, and he wants to set up a force of “Ranger” basically guerilla fighters to use against the French ad their Indian allies, and he isn’t above using despicable tactic to see this come to pass. A British soldier is found dead, the same solider that the MacKinnon brothers had stopped from abusing one of the town doxies. The elder brother is accused of murder, and when given a choice fight for the British until the end of the war or die at the end of a rope, he has no choice. But where one Mackinnon goes the others follow.

Surrender: Is the story of the eldest brother Iain and an indentured servant girl called Annie. From the first Iain knows there is something not right about this girl’s story. Annie has been unjustly indentured to keep a horrible family secret from coming to light. After she barely escapes a raid on the homestead she has been indentured to, she lands almost at Iain’s feet. Under orders only to scout and report, not to engage unless ambushed, Iain finds he cannot obey orders. Ordering his men to move on he goes to help the girl. Before they return to Ft. Edward he is in love with Annie, but her feelings are a bit more complex. When they return to the fort he knows he is in trouble with Lord Wentworth, who has come to a have a grudging respect for the Scots, not that he would ever admit that. But he must make an example of Iain.
This is a good love story, I really like Iain and Annie, and the Rangers, I even like the way she wrote one of the villains, he is not one dimensional and has some depth, and the real villain is real evil and a little over the top. The historical details are good and you can see that Ms. Clare did her research. She is a fine writer, and I was engaged in the story very quickly, which is always a good sign. I give it a solid 4 stars.
This review is based on the December 2011 edition.

This truly is an exceptional novel. The history is rich and powe

This truly is an exceptional novel. The history is rich and powerful and the love story is strong and beautiful. The MacKinnon brothers are strong and sure, their personalities stay true throughout the series and their beliefs held fast within the entire story. Easily the best historical series I've read.

Avid reader

Excellent book ! I did not want it to end, can not wait for the next one.

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Wonderful read!

It makes me want to travel back in time and marry a Scottish Highlander!

Not your typical Historical, so much more...

I am not a person who usually enjoys historical romance, but I thoroughly enjoyed Iain and Annie's story. This isn't your typical historical, there is no frill and no lace. Annie has grit and spunk and is loyal to the core and will fight for anyone she deems fit. Iain is resigned to his fate, does his job and does it well until...Annie. All that is left is to SURRENDER!!! The historical accuracy was meticulous, flawlessly woven into the tale, never appearing as though it were flung up like scenery in the background. Creating a Battle of Ticonderoga scene sufficiently convincing and captivating that one is not tempted to skim through on the way to the good stuff is quite a feat. I am very much looking forward to Morgan's story "Untamed".

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED A MUST READ!

Icould not put this book down it was very exciting,Ilook forward to more books by this author.

Surrender and Read

I really enjoyed this book, I love the books surrounding Scottish characters and this book demonstrated the trials that many went though on the frontier. My escape into the lives of the characters, was wonderful. I can't wait to read more.

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Sensual Adventure

Pamela Clare does it again! A handsome Scottish hero, Ian MacKinnon is forced to serve the British crown in their fight against the French in the early American colonies. Ian, a Scottish warrior who has also learned fighting skills from the Abenaki Indians, forms The MacKinnon's Rangers - a skilled group of fighting men. During a scouting operation he comes across the bonnie Lady Anne Campbell who is attacked by Indians. Not only does Ian rescue Anne from Indians, but also from her circumstance as a bond slave. Months before, Anne discovers the evil, sick deeds and murder of inncents by her only living relative, her father's brother. So that his deeds are covered up, Anne's uncle has her falsely accused as a thief, arrested, and sent away to America. As Ian and Anne run from the French, the British, and their pasts, their attraction for each other grows. This passionate, sensual, intelligent romance, written in an interesting period in history, is difficult to put down. I read it in one night. A definite keeper! I sure hope Pamela Clare will make this a series, as there are two more handsome, sexy MacKinnon Brothers. Fans would love to know their stories as well.

Flawed charcters come out ok in the end

Surrender by Pamela Clare is the first of a trilogy set during the French and Indian War. Scottish immigtrant Iain MacKinnon is unjustly forced to fight for the British or hang. Annie is betrayed by her uncle, branded a thief and sent to America as an indentured servant. When the Abenaki threaten to kill her, Iain abandons his war mission to save her. The bond between them strengthens as they flee the vengeful Abenaki. At the fort, the commander, Lord Wentworth notices something familiar about Annie, whom he wants for himself. While Iain at war, Wentworth¿s interference brings a visit from Annie¿s uncle. After Iain returns, his blood boils to protect his woman from her uncle and foil Wentworth¿s plans. In Surrender, Pamela has created a suspenseful ride that will have you turning pages to see what happens next. Her characters are strong and full of passion. The historical detail is superb. Surrender will leave you breathless and wanting more.

You'll Surrender to Anne and Iain

Set in a time period not usually used, The French and Indian War in 1757 New England, Ms. Clare takes her readers through a history period many don't know about in the exciting and passionate Surrender. Betrayed by the man she thought of as a father, Lady Anne Campbell is arrested for a theft she didn't commit, branded a thief and sold into indentured servitude in the Colonies. Iain is also falsely accused of a crime and forced to serve the British army as a scout and Major of the Rangers. While on a mission, he comes across a war party of Abenaki burning out the cabin of Anne's employers. She is able to escape the carnage, but only to be tracked down by the blood-hungry warriors. Iain rescues her from certain rape and worst, putting his men and mission at risk. Though facing punishment for disobeying his orders, he doesn't regret saving the lovely lass for a moment. As always, the road to love is rocky and Ms. Clare does well to weave history and romance. Iain and Anne must overcome more than just their social and religious differences. They have to be wary of Lord William Wentworth, the man who falsely accused Iain and who, if he discovers Anne's true identity, will send her back to her abusive uncle. How will Iain react when he learns Anne's identity and will Wentworth manage to seduce her before Iain? Or will her sadistic uncle demand custody of Anne and return with her to England, taking her from the man she loves. Surrender will have on the edge of your seat with its adventure and fanning your flushed face with its hot, sensual love scenes. True love, as always, conquers all. Excellent read!

wow!

what an awesome read! how wonderfully realistic this book is! from peeing in the woods starvation and courage i couldn't put it down!!

Surrender

I Just got done reading Surrender it was one of the best books I have read this year. I cannot wait until the other two books come out. I strongly recommend reading this book if you like Historical Fiction. It is a very hard book to put down.

Great Read!

I'm usually not that keen on romances set in the middle of political unrest and battles, no matter where they are. Okay, so this one proved me wrong! Iain MacKinnon is such a larger-than-life alpha hero, such a brilliant warrior, along with Morgan and Connor. Honest to God, the battle scenes kept me on the edge of my seat, even though I didn't doubt they would survive (well... I did have some niggles of doubt but Pamela Clare did not let me down...)! Annie is such a good match for Iain - she starts out as such a gently bred, soft gentlewoman, then transforms herself - as she must - into a survivor. But does it with grace and a steely strength that otherwise she might never have had to use. Their romance is wonderful. Now I can't wait to read the rest of the stories in the series.

A Must Read!

This is a wonderful book! Iain and Annie's story is just terrific and I highly recommend it! The story is great, the love scenes are steamy and sexy! I can't wait for the sequels!

Outstanding. Transcends the category

I think a truly great love story can transcend a category like historical or contemporary or sweet or steamy. Far Pavilions, Gone With the Wind, The Flame and the Flower are not great historicals but wonderful love stories. Pamela Clare's novels will take you into another world for sure-- not just a world of Scots in Frontier America but a world where love transforms the characters and reaffirms our own belief in the truly heroic and the potential for great and lasting love.

Surrender

Pamela Clare writes great historical romance. She makes the time period come to life. She pulls you into the story and makes you want to keep reading just to find out what happens next. I became attached to the characters because she made them seem so real. Surrender is the wonderful tale of Iain MacKinnon and Lady Anne Burness Campbell. Each one does what has to be done to survive and neither one gives up without a fight. The premise makes for an interesting love story. It is the first in a trilogy and I can¿t wait for the other books to come out.

Her best book yet!

When you pick up this book, be prepared to Surrender your time, because you will not be able to put it down! From the first paragraph all the way to the end, it¿s an exciting ride! Pamela Clare makes the frontier come alive, along with enough celtic ambiance for those of us who love stories set in the Highlands of Scotland. The story is fast paced and full of action, with humor and lots of sexual tension. Iain is the perfect hero (one of my all time favorites) and Annie is more than his match. The secondary characters are very well developed and I can¿t wait for Connor and Morgan¿s stories.

Her Best Yet!

Wow! This was a great book! I enjoyed Pamela Clare's previous books, but I think this is far and away her best. I won't go into the plot, as other reviewers have done that quite well. What I will tell you is that I found this to be an excellent historical romance (even though historicals are not usually my favorite) with just the right amount of Scottish history and politics, intrigue, and steamy sex. Ms. Clare does an excellent job of drawing you into the story from the first page to the last. I had a hard time making myself put it down to go to sleep! I can't wait for the rest of the trilogy!

Pamela Clare has done it again!!

This is an excellent read, that whisks you back in time! Iain MacKinnon is such a great hero you can't help but love him. I can't wait to see what Pamela Clare has in store for us when her books come out about Iain two younger brothers, Morgan & Connor.

Surrender Sizzles!

Nonstop action and delicious tension hooks and holds the reader from first page to last. This historical romance feels so accurate, so earthy and real, that I would not be surprised to learn there really was an Iain MacKinnon and a Lady Anne Burness Campbell, who unintentionally found themselves smack dab in the middle of the French and Indian war. Iain is a man of integrity and heart. He is courageous, deeply loyal to his own, and is so very sexy. Lady Anne (Annie) wins our hearts, as she courageously faces terrifying turns of events. She discovers deep strengths and becomes the kind of woman that makes us proud to call ourselves Americans. This is not a fluffy romance. Yes it is sensual and hot! But it is also intelligent. The characters have real depth. The decisions they find themselves having to make are so complex, we, the readers, are unsure of how we ourselves might act in the same circumstances. Pamela Clare is a wonderful storyteller, and I cannot wait to read the next two books in this series!