Title: Sweet Surrender
Author: Maya Banks
First published March 4, 2008
344 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780425219430 (ISBN10: 0425219437)
Rating: 3.96
Overview
Beneath the composed and gentle facade of Olivia McAdams lies the heart of a woman who knows exactly what she wants: a strong and dominant man who can take charge of her desires. Enter Caleb Devereaux, a former Navy SEAL turned private investigator, who is tasked with protecting Olivia from her stalker.
Olivia is everything Caleb has ever wanted in a woman, but he suspects that she is hiding something from him. Despite his reservations, Caleb can’t resist the temptation of the fiery passion that burns between them.
Olivia sees in Caleb the man who can fulfill her deepest desires, but she knows that she has to tread carefully to win his trust. As they navigate through the dangerous game of love and deception, Caleb and Olivia soon realize that they are willing to surrender everything to each other.
However, when Olivia’s stalker becomes more aggressive, Caleb must choose between protecting the woman he loves and bringing the culprit to justice.
About the Author
Maya Banks is an accomplished author with more than 50 best-selling novels under her belt. Her works have topped the charts for the New York Times, USA Today and international lists.
When she’s not busy writing, she enjoys spending time with her family. A proud wife and mother of three, she calls Texas her home.
Editoral Review
Maya Banks Sweet Surrender, first published in 2008, is a steamy romance novel that follows the intense attraction between two characters who are polar opposites. Banks is a New York Times bestselling author who has been praised for her ability to write stories that successfully walk the tightrope between eroticism and romance.
In this book, she creates a world thats filled with passion, danger, and heart. The plot revolves around the story of Becca, a woman whos afraid to love, and Gray, a man whos afraid to feel.
Becca has been through a lot of pain in her life, and shes given up on ever finding love again. Gray, on the other hand, is a successful businessman who has never had a serious relationship before.
When they first meet, theyre both hesitant to get involved with each other, but their attraction is too strong to ignore. As they explore their intense physical connection, they start to realize that they might have something deeper than just a physical relationship.
Banks writing style is engaging and emotional, and she uses vivid descriptions to bring her characters and their world to life. The setting of the book is in a small town in Texas, and she does an excellent job of portraying the atmosphere and culture of the place.
The pacing of the book is also well-done, with just the right amount of tension, suspense, and physical intimacy to keep the readers engaged. One of the strengths of the book is the character development.
Both Becca and Gray are complex, multifaceted characters, with their own fears, insecurities, and desires. Banks does an excellent job of showing their growth and transformation as they learn to trust each other and confront their own inner demons.
Another strength of the book is the chemistry between the two main characters. Their attraction is palpable, and their love scenes are sensual and steamy without being gratuitous.
However, the book is not without its flaws. One of the weaknesses is the predictability of the plot.
While the story is well-written, it follows a formulaic structure, and there are few surprises in terms of the outcome. Additionally, some of the secondary characters are underdeveloped, and their motivations are not always clear.
Overall, Sweet Surrender is a satisfying romance novel thats perfect for readers who enjoy steamy love stories with complex, relatable characters. Its a book that touches on universal themes of love, trust, and self-acceptance, and its a great escape from reality for a few hours.
While some may find the predictable plot to be a drawback, its still a well-written and engaging story thats sure to please fans of the genre. I give it a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
