Surrender the Dawn

Highly Recommended

Surrender the Dawn is the perfect conclusion to Marylu Tyndall's Surrender to Destiny Series. I have loved each book along the way, and I definitely recommend all of Marylu Tyndall's books, but this one can stand alone. Cassandra and Luke make the perfect pair, and their younger siblings are adorable! I will definitely be watching for new books from this author!

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Because all the men in her family have left to fight in the War

Because all the men in her family have left to fight in the War of 1812, Cassandra Channing must financially support her family. She desperately decides to invest the rest of the family’s money in a privateering ship captained by the town rake Luke Heaton. Because she is forced to trust someone outwardly untrustworthy, she is forced to come to grips with the fact that not everything is as it seems…and sometimes she should have more faith. This is the third book in the Surrender to Destiny trilogy, but I read it as a stand-alone book. (It works fine that way.) However, I liked it so much, I’m planning on reading the first two in the series, as well…just so I can get a complete picture of all the characters. This book is a sweet romance with an interesting historical backdrop. It definitely has a religious message, but it is never preachy. I think it was just what I needed at the moment.

Wonderful!

I love this book! It's exciting and romantic but I absolutely LOVE the history that's added!

A Great Read!!!

Cassandra Channing has known affluence and comfort, both of which are rapidly slipping away. When she is refused the opportunity to invest in a privateer, and what she feels is her last chance to obtain a return on her money (and support for her widowed mother and her siblings) she turns to the town rake. Cassandra resists God's pull at her heart, angry that she has been loaded with burdens that are not of her own making.
Luke Heaton struggles with a desire to prove himself worthy as he also tries to kick his reliance upon alcohol to solve his troubles. He has provided for his younger brother and refuses to give God the credit for any of his successes. But an error in judgment endangers those he holds most dear.
Against the backdrop of the War of 1812, these two all-too-human characters find that they must surrender to God and His will for their lives before their love can be realized.
Luke is a very appealing hero. I loved his dry wit. This may be MaryLu's best hero yet (once he kicked his bad habits!)

Great Read!

It amazes me how authors like MaryLu Tyndall can take a small piece of history and reproduce it in such vivid and imaginative detail. The amount of research and practice that goes into a book like this must be incredible.

I enjoyed the other books in this series and couldn¿t wait to get my hands on this one.

The hero had me laughing until tears came to my eyes. With his inebriated swaggering and snide comments I couldn¿t help but picture Jack Sparrow. But never fear, Tyndall¿s characters always learn their manners. So hang on for the ride and see how the heroine gets this handsome womanizer to sober up.

From the back cover:

Baltimore¿s Cassandra Channing will do anything to provide for her family¿even if it means hiring the town rogue as a privateer. Luke Heaton is a handsome rake with a tortured past who is blackmailed by the British into selling supplies to their ships just off the coast. Cassandra and Luke¿s worlds collide as they are drawn into danger, secrets, romance, and war. But when the British begin to bombard Fort McHenry, how long can they protect their love¿and each other?

Wow MaryLu has done it again folks!

Surrender the Dawn¿ By MaryLu Tyndall With her father and brothers gone from home, Cassandra Channing is taking care of her family. She wants to invest her money into something reliable, but no one wants to take investments from a woman. That is until Luke Heaton comes into the picture. Luke won a ship while gambling and he needs money to restore it, but with his drinking and gambling, can he be trustworthy? Will Cassandra turn all of her money over to Luke for the ship fixer upper? And it doesn¿t help matters when Cassandra and Luke start having feelings for each other as they spend time together. Read this wonderful historical story to find out these answers. In Surrender the Dawn, MaryLu Tyndall writes another page-turning historical romance. The unique characters were so real I felt like I knew them personally. And I love that she so professionally weaves the characters from all three book together in this last book in the series. I will miss reading about these charming and fun characters. This is my first series by MaryLu to read, and I am hooked! I love the passion she has for writing historical fiction, and the way that passion comes to life in her writing. Another thing I almost forgot is the message in her stories of the importance of living Godly lives. Of course these characters are just like people today, they struggle daily with difficult issues, causing them to turn their backs on God, but MaryLu so consciously teaches through her writing that when we let God control our lives, things are not perfect for us, but God will be there for us, carrying us through our difficulties. I highly recommend this book to those who enjoy Christian Fiction of any kind. You will not be disappointed in either book in this series! A huge thank you to the author MaryLu for providing me a copy of this book to read and review. I was not expected or required to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are my own honest opinions.

Another awesome read by MaryLu!

I just love a good, swashbucklin' adventure set on the high seas! Recently, I've found a gem of an author in MaryLu Tyndall. While Surrender the Dawn doesn't spend too much time ship-side, there's still plenty of adventure, tension, and romance packed within these pages. Hold onto your hats--there are rough waters ahead! But rest assured that all will come to a beautiful and satisfying conclusion with Captain Tyndall at the helm!

Cassandra Channing was a really strong character that I grew to respect and admire. She had a pretty big independent streak in her, but if it weren't for that, her family would've suffered much more than they did. Cassandra is what held them together. After getting to know Luke Heaton in Surrender the Heart and again seeing him briefly in Surrender the Night, I was really excited when this book came out. He was a deep character that needed his own story! The things he hid so well behind a smiling face and amiable manner in Surrender the Heart were laid bare in this newest book, Surrender the Dawn. I loved watching Luke grow and change!

With realistic characters, complex situations, and heart-stopping moments, Surrender the Dawn was a very easy read for me. From the first pages, my attention was grabbed and I flew through the book. One of my favorite scenes is probably when Luke and Mr. Crane both had dinner with Cassandra and her family. Oh boy! The banter and insinuations that bounced back and forth had me laughing out loud!

Not only did the storyline and characters hold my attention, but MaryLu's writing style made it easy to get lost in the story. From the difficulty for a woman to hold a business position to the attack on Fort McHenry, she vividly brought the scenes to life and transported me back in time. And besides a few heated kisses, Luke's problem with drinking, and a comment or two of loose women in the taverns that Luke visits, there is nothing I need warn readers about!

For those who have read the first two in this series, Surrender the Dawn is a wonderful and satisfying conclusion. Though it is kind of sad to say goodbye to this fun cast of characters! I am really looking forward to reading more of MaryLu's wonderful adventures in the near future.

I reviewed this book for the publishers, Barbour Books. It was not required that I give a positive review, but solely to express my own thoughts and opinions of this book, which I have done.

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AMAZING!!!!!!!!

I loved this book so much! It was a great ending to the Surrender to Destiny series. I was very excited throughout the whole story to see if Cassandra and Luke would surrender to their own destinies. I loved Cassandra; she was a brave fiery heroine, and Luke was an awesome character. When I read it, I noticed I was feeling the similar emotions to the characters, so I know it was beautifully written. I liked Luke's little brother a lot. I definitely couldn't wait to finish this book to see what happened to all of these exquisite characters. I can't wai tfo rmore books from this author, and I would certainly recommend this awesome read to all of my friends and family!!!

Master Storyteller!

I love the piece of history that MaryLu Tyndall chose to weave into Surrender the Dawn! She is a brilliant writer that will captivate your heart, mind & soul.

You wont want to put this book down! But start at the beginning with Surrender the Heart and don't miss Surrender the Night. You will love how the three books weave into one amazing story in time!

Highly Recommended

I just finished reading and I am sitting here numb. With every book of MaryLu Tyndall's that is published, there seems to be a better story line, more defined characters, and more of a biblical pull.

Luke and Cassandra are so much like me, and everyone else our there. They have flaws, but in the end they embrace those flaws and five them to God rather than use them as a barrier to stand in between us and a relationship.

Whether the thought of someone we loved leaving, causing us to doubt in God, or our own failures staring us in the face, God shines through. We can all find forgiveness, no matter how bad our sins are. This was shown beautifully in this novel.

The romance to me seemed real, I felt the connection. The pain they felt I could feel lashing through my chest. A stunning novel, one that I will read many times over.

My favorite MaryLu Tyndall book yet!

I know it's cliche'd, but it was so hard for me to put this down! This is definitely my favorite of all of MaryLu's books!

Set in 1814 Baltimore, this story has everything from action to romance, tavern brawls to full-on battles, sailing and plundering to attending balls and entertaining guests over dinner.

This is the perfect conclusion to the Surrender to Destiny series, as it brings together the characters from all three books and ties up any loose ends. I very highly recommend Surrender the Dawn, and the entire trilogy!

great read

This is the final of the Surrender to Destiny series and a great final book. We are still in Baltimore during the war of 1812 and this time Cassandra is needing help to provide for her family. Her father has died and her brothers are missing after going to Canada to fight. Her mother has no concept of managing money and its left to Cassandra to find a way to provide for her family. Luke has his own demons to fight and is the town rouge. He has a ship but its needing repairs. When a encounter happens they end up partners when Cassandra hires Luke as a privateer. As mentioned in the blurb Luke ends up being blackmailed by the British and this leads to some interesting happenings. I do love this story and the way we learn about history. Cassandra is a strong, determined lady which can sometimes get her into trouble. Luke is caring a lot of guilt from something that happened when he was a child but children often find a way to blame themselves for things that are not there fault. I love how Mary Lu deals with this issue and shows why Luke feels like he does. Great read and I really wish there were going to be more in this series.

Awesome romance & adventure on the high seas!! Doesn't get any better!!

How Does MaryLu Tyndall do it?? Once again she has out done herself! It is amazes me when I think of how her imagination works! She has successfully combined swashbuckling adventures, patriotism, and romance; and wrapped them all into another amazing story! Cassandra Channing is a young woman who is determined to save her family from destitution and as a last resort she turns to the town rouge for help. She places her family's fate and fortune in the hands of the ever so handsome Luke Heaton..... and so begins the romance! With both characters struggling with their faith in God, MaryLu paints a beautiful picture of God's love and demonstrates how God uses everything in life and works them together for His glory! I have personally read EVERY BOOK Mrs. Tyndall has written and she never fails to give you everything you could possibly want in a historical romance! Set during the final days of the war of 1812 MaryLu Tyndall expertly incorporates colorfurl, fictional characters with historical facts! This is a book for anyone who loves adventure on the high seas, romance, and american history! I promise you if you purchase this book you will NOT be disappointed!! :o)

A fast-paced, romantic, fun read.

I thoroughly enjoyed another tender romance set on the high seas by MaryLu Tyndall. Surrender the Dawn is an excellent example of this author's talent for telling a fast-paced and romantic tale. She always manages to fill her stories with realistically flawed characters who live and breathe and that you begin to root for from the very first page.
Cassandra Channing is a head-strong heroine who has to care for her family of younger sisters and her mother who prefers to bury her head in the sand, or in this case a bottle of laudanum. Cassandra takes a huge chance when she invests the last of their family money with a privateer sailor, Luke Heaton. She figures she has to take a chance or the family will starve.
Everyone is outraged that Cassandra would trust their few last dollars with the town rogue who has a penchant for the rum bottle. And her mother continues to push Cassandra into the arms of a man who has the money to support them.
But things seem to be going well when Luke makes good on Cassandra's investment. That is until he's forced into treason against his fellow Americans in The War of Independence. The tables turn quickly and the stakes get higher.
What I love about MaryLu Tyndall's stories is the real struggles her characters face that people face today, such as alcohol addiction in the face of great stress. I also love the families she sets her heroes and heroines in. Altogether a delightful fun read.

Recommended for Adventure-Lovers!

MaryLu Tyndall delivers another exciting adventure on the high seas with this third book in her Surrender to Destiny series. Definitely a page-turner with everything from battles during the War of 1812 to the sparking chemistry between the hero and heroine, the book is hard to put down and even better than the second one in the series. I enjoyed the depth of her characters and appreciated the apparent research that Tyndall did on the time period, especially with the insertion of characters like Sir Francis Scott Key. I would highly recommend this novel!

RATING:4.5)A MUST READ FULL OF ADVENTURE AND DANGER! SURRENDER THE DAWN BY MARYLU TYNDALL....

SURRENDER THE DAWN by MaryLu Tyndall is a inspirational historical romance and a wonderful third installment to "Surrender to Destiny" series,but can be read as a stand alone. It is set amid the War of 1812,in 1814 Baltimore,Maryland. See "Surrender the Heart",and "Surrender the Night".It is written with depth and details. The characters will not only capture your heart,they are enchanting,and engaging.It has faith,romance.love,redemptation, healing,betrayal,heartbreak,the future of a nation,liberty,a British invasion,destiny,a stuggle of attraction,adventure,suspense,danger,
secrets and war. This story is about Cassandra Channing,a independent,and desperate to save her family.And Luke Heaton,a tortured soul,who spends his time drinking,gambling,the town rogue and has won a ship he wishes to get fit to sail and become a privateer. Together they will become entangled in a war,fight their growing attraction for each other,and get caught in a British invasion.This is a must read that is full of adventure,danger,secrets and the fight for liberty.This author has done it again with her passion for historical and adventurous stories.She has a art for written stories that will keep you reading all night and have in feeling as if you are indeed in the story. A keeper from beginning to end. This book was received for the purpose of review from the author and the publisher.Details can be found at Barbour Publishing and My Book Addiction and More.

Great Book! Must Read!

This is a great adventure! And I suggest you curl up in a comfy chair with nice cup of tea (or my fav coffee) and set sail on the sea in the time of 1812!
What I love about this one, is that you get to hear about the characters of both books before this one in the Surrender to Destiny Series.
This is a great book about Women needing to work, Forbidden love, and torn loyalty!
Be sure to get your own copy soon!

Great Read

This is a wonderful story for many reasons. The journey to faith was wonderfully told. It wasn't forced, or rushed; it progressed naturally even though the characters struggled against it. This story was very well written and full of action and even a bit of intrigue. I could smell the ship, the sea and the gun smoke. I could hear the waves crashing against the hull and the bombs over Baltimore.

Besides this novel being full of rich detail, a great job was done in weaving the other two novels from the Surrender to Destiny series into Surrender the Dawn. The romance in the story was the added bonus. You'll have to read the book to find out how the town rogue can be such a true gentleman. It's a story of second chances and believing in others even when the odds are stacked against you.

With rich detail, heart-warming romance, inspiring faith, breath-holding action, and brilliant writing, this story has all you need.

This Novel Will Take The Reader on One Adventure After Another

MaryLu Tyndall does not disappoint the reader with, Surrender the Dawn. It is the third and final book in the Surrender to Destiny series. I just loved the historical setting, the adventure and the characters in this novel. I was drawn into the story from the first page. The female main character is strong willed and knows what she wants until she finds herself in love with a drunk. The male main character finds that he has strength beyond his imagination when it comes down to the test. He is excellent with a sword and gives the reader the feeling that he is worth saving from himself. I love the way one adventure leads to another. There is not one dull page in this novel.

Even though this is the third in the Surrender to Destiny series, it stands on its own. The reader does not need to read the first two books in the series to know what is going on. Although once the reader is finished Surrender the Dawn, they will hunger for the other two books in the series.

I was first introduced to this author by a friend on Gather. As history buff, I was drawn to this author by the fact that her books are historical fiction. As a Christian, I drawn to this authors because her books have a bit of romance written from a Christian viewpoint. I stayed a loyal reader of this author because I loved her style of writing as well as the intriguing adventures her stories took me on.

Although this book may be considered a romance book as well as historical fiction, it is not your normal harlequin kind of romance. It is real life kind of romance. It is romance with ups and downs and confusion. Real life kinda romance. The kind that is slow coming and slower for the two involved to realize they love each other.

Find Your Destiny! This is a must read!

History, Intrigue, Faith, Romance, Danger on the high seas....these are some of the words that describe 'Surrender the Dawn'. MaryLu Tyndall has a way of adding her own characters to a point in time of actual history. You'd swear that those characters were a part of history themselves. This novel finishes up the 'Surrender to Destiny' series. After reading this novel, I found myself a bit sad, because I knew that I would not be able to continue to read about each character's lives. I will always wonder 'Where are they now?' That is how well MaryLu wrote these novels. She introduces such amazing people to us, that they become our friends. Each of us has a 'Destiny' in this life and we need to figure out exactly what it is. I would like to personally thank MaryLu Tyndall for helping me to realize that I , too, have a purpose in this life; a Destiny set forth by God. I pray that each person who reads these novels is as 'touched' by them as I have been.