Surrender

Surrender
Brenda Joyce

A Desperate Widow Once a penniless orphan, Evelyn D’Orsay became a countess and a bride at the tender age of 16. But the flames of revolution forced her to flee France, with the aid of a notorious smuggler. Recently widowed and without any means, Evelyn knows she must retrieve the family fortune from France so she can raise her daughter in Cornwall—but only one man can help her…the smuggler she cannot forget. A Dangerous Spy Jack Greystone has been smuggling since he was a small boy—and he has been spying since the wars began. An outlaw with a bounty on his head, he is in hiding when he becomes aware of the Countess’s inquiries about him. He is reluctant to come to her aid yet again, for he has never been able to forget her and he wants to avoid her intrigues. But he soon realizes he’ll surrender anything to be with the woman he loves…"Joyce's tale of the dangers and delights of passion fulfilled will enchant." —Publishers Weekly on The Masquerade

A Desperate Widow

Once a penniless orphan, Evelyn D’Orsay became a countess and a bride at the tender age of sixteen. But the flames of revolution forced her to flee France, with the aid of a notorious smuggler. Recently widowed and without any means, Evelyn knows she must retrieve the family fortune from France for her daughter’s sake—but only one man can help her…the smuggler she cannot forget.

A Dangerous Spy

Jack Greystone has been smuggling since he was a small boy—and he has been spying since the wars began. An outlaw with a bounty on his head, he is in hiding when he becomes aware of the Countess’s inquiries about him. He is reluctant to come to her aid yet again, for he has never been able to forget her. But he soon realizes he’ll surrender anything to be with the woman he loves….

Praise for the novels of

New York Times bestselling author

Brenda Joyce

“Merging depth of history with romance

is nothing new for the multitalented author,

but here she also brings in an intensity of political history

that is both fascinating and detailed.”

—RT Book Reviews on Seduction

“Joyce excels at creating twists and turns

in her characters’ personal lives.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Another first-rate Regency, featuring multidimensional protagonists and sweeping drama…Joyce’s tight plot and

vivid cast combine for a romance that’s just about perfect.”

—Publishers Weekly on The Perfect Bride (starred review)

“Truly a stirring story with wonderfully etched characters, Joyce’s latest is Regency romance at its best.”

—Booklist on The Perfect Bride

“Romance veteran Joyce brings her keen sense of humor

and storytelling prowess to bear on her witty,

fully formed characters.”

—Publishers Weekly on A Lady at Last

“Joyce’s characters carry considerable emotional weight, which keeps this hefty entry absorbing,

and her fast-paced story keeps the pages turning.”

—Publishers Weekly on The Stolen Bride

Surrender

Brenda Joyce

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

This one’s for Tracer and Tricia Gilson—

thanks for making my world of horses such a great place!

Contents

PROLOGUE (#u4bbc43f9-6caa-5572-ad7d-9858884c852d)

CHAPTER ONE (#uc5bfb813-8fa8-519b-a8d9-ca6e2987a80e)

CHAPTER TWO (#u44298bb8-ff36-562c-bd27-b6300a68795a)

CHAPTER THREE (#u8c6eb3c4-2f69-5775-a093-f969c94e57d4)

CHAPTER FOUR (#u48ef8f7b-4ccf-5070-b521-274ca0edab67)

CHAPTER FIVE (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER SIX (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER SEVEN (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER EIGHT (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER NINE (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER TEN (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER ELEVEN (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER TWELVE (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER THIRTEEN (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER FOURTEEN (#litres_trial_promo)