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Summer of Surrender Kindle Edition

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 142 ratings

Sex is the only thing they have in common. Total surrender the name of the game.

James had it all. Good education. City job and a wife he would have been willing to die for. Their motto had been work hard, play hard, but she’d pushed the boundaries too far and he’d walked. Became the man he felt he needed to be. Detached. In control.

Free spirit Kezia lives each day at a time; sharing, loving and giving are unconditional. And sex is part of the sharing.

When fate leaves James and Kezia trapped together for the summer, her openness is an invitation he just can’t resist. The attraction is instant, the sex all-consuming. And as their fantasies become reality, James begins to realise that willing surrender is a far different pleasure to forced submission…

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About the Author

Zara Stoneley is the USA Today bestselling author of 'The Wedding Date'.

She lives in a Cheshire village with her family, a lively cockapoo called Harry, and a very bossy (and slightly evil) cat called Saffron.

Zara’s bestselling novels include 'No One Cancels Christmas', 'The Wedding Date', 'The Holiday Swap', 'Summer with the Country Village Vet', 'Blackberry Picking at Jasmine Cottage' and the popular Tippermere series – 'Stable Mates', 'Country Affairs' and 'Country Rivals'.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FVE4WE0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ One More Chapter (November 7, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 7, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1373 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 142 ratings

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USA Today bestselling author Zara Stoneley writes about friendship, dreams, love, and happy ever afters.

She lives in a Cheshire village in the UK with her family, a lively cockapoo and a cocker spaniel. When she isn't working, she can often be found running around agility courses with her spaniel, and in the evenings, she loves to cook and spend time with family and friends.

Zara also writes uplifting feel good fiction under the name Sue Heath, her latest book 'The Secret Ingredient' is available now.

Zara loves to chat to readers on social media, and you can find out more about her books on her website.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2013
    I've had a bit of an overdose of reading BDSM lately, so it was fab to find that despite the `surrender' in the title, this story is a BDSM-free zone. I first came across James in Riding High, and was delighted to discover that he has his own story here, still with the evocative backdrop of Cheshire, complete with horses. Yay! As a rider, I appreciate that Zara always gets the riding detail spot on, and a hero at one with horses, who meets a heroine who isn't, makes for some great scenes. I love that hot, yet reluctant James, damaged by a previous twisted relationship where control was the name of the game, gets to meet free-spirit Kezia, who gives him a new take on letting go, and falling in love. And how fab to have a sex-therapist hero! The characters are beautifully drawn, the conflicts they face are truly compelling, so much so, I didn't want to put the book down. Zara Stoneley is queen of steam, and here the sex ranges from sensual to graphic and hot, hot, hot, but it always fits into what is, in the end, a captivating love story, with huge emotional depth, about two people who discover they can give each other more than they ever imagined. Summer of Surrender is flawless, totally fabulous, and delicious. Now I can't wait for more from the awesome Zara Stoneley!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013
    Summer of Surrender is a sensuous erotic romance about two people who meet and learn to let go of their pasts, learn the difference between sexual submission and surrender, losing control and finding love.

    Kezia Martin is a free-spirit who has lived a nomadic lifestyle. She is now looking for a new start and something more in her life after the tragic deaths of her parents. Working at an Italian spa she meets Marie, an Englishwoman who offers her a position at her countryside horse farm. Kezia decides to take Marie up on her offer, but she's in for a surprise when she arrives at the horse farm.

    James is a sex therapist with a troubled past that has left him cold and wanting to be alone. After a bitter divorce, he left everything behind to join his friends Marie and Dan in running their sex therapy business in the English countryside. With the business closed for the summer while Marie and San are away on vacation, James is looking after the horse farm and some much needed solitude and time on his own. But all that changes when an unexpected visitor climbs over the gate and literally falls into his arms.

    Can the five weeks that Kezia and James spend together provide them with a summer of surrender to their true sexual desires?

    Summer of Surrender is so much more than just an erotic tale of romance, it is a beautiful and sensuous story of two opposite people who become attracted and discover that they are perfect for each other. James and Kezia's attraction is intense and sizzling from the moment they meet, and as they gradually learn and explore each other, they learn to let go of the past, and surrender to their fears, fantasies and desires. With an element of mystery and conflict surrounding both James and Kezia's past, the reader follows along on their journey as these two flawed and complex people learn to overcome their dark secrets and troubled pasts to achieve an emotional connection and fall deliciously in love.

    Summer of Surrender is a captivating erotic romance story full of emotional depth and heartbreaking moments interwoven with hope, steamy sex scenes, and finding true love. This is a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining quick read!

    Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2013
    Summer of Surrender by Zara Stoneley is a sexually-charged romance between two completely opposite characters who are absolutely perfect for one another.

    Looking forward to some much needed alone time, James is not at all pleased when he discovers Kezia will be spending the summer with him. He is also less than thrilled by his intense attraction to the bohemian beauty but their passion for one another is impossible to resist. Just as things are heating up between them, their relationship is threatened by someone from Kezia's past.

    James and Kezia are a study in contrasts and that is what makes their pairing so wonderful. Kezia is an only child who adored her parents and fully embraced their wandering lifestyle. She is a delightful breath of fresh air-exuberant, open and confident with just a hint of insecurity stemming from her unconventional upbringing. In the aftermath of a tragic loss, Kezia is finally ready to put down some roots when she meets James.

    James's childhood was traditional and as an adult, he followed the predictable path to a successful job and marriage. After his divorce, he walked away from both his career and family and James now keeps tight control of every aspect of his life. He is quite enigmatic and it takes him most of the novel to reveal his secrets.

    James and Kezia's attraction to one another is sizzling hot and their sex scenes are quite steamy. With James, Kezia is finally able to explore her fantasies of submitting to a dominant partner. James relishes Kezia's submissiveness but he also learns to relinquish control on occasion.

    Zara Stoneley's Summer of Surrender is a lovely, angst-free romance that I greatly enjoyed. James and Kezia are extremely charming and likable and they both learn some valuable lessons from one another. The plot is well-developed and unique and there is quite a bit of substance to the overall storyline. A must read for anyone who enjoys erotic romances.

    I received a complimentary copy for review.
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  • Sam Cam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hot, sexy story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2013
    James and Kezia are two very different characters, who can't keep their hands off each other. It's sizzling, like I'd expect from Zara, but there's much more to the story than just sex. Although James starts out as the teacher, at the end of the day he's the one that learns the most from his relationship with the generous, but determined Kez. Another hot, steamy and very satisfying story from Zara Stoneley
  • Queen B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Much more than just a sexy read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2014
    When Kezia lands herself at James' door all she expects is a job. But from their first encounter it's obvious there's going to be so much more than that.

    Both characters are alone for different reasons, they're both headstrong and capable, a perfect mix for passion to explode. And it does!

    A sexy read with hot scenes to melt your Kindle and a story you'll remember. Recommended!
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yowza !!!!!! :O
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2018
    Amazing! I was reminded of my first lover, first in many other ways too. Only he couldn't settle into love after his heart was broken and his mental health declined, no happy ending for us.
  • Sarah M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2019
    Could not put this book down. It is very gripping and fast paced. Yet another excellent book by Zara Stonely
  • Peter
    1.0 out of 5 stars One track topic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2021
    Quite well written but almost entirely on a subject that I thought would never ever
    bore me. This book did that! Mind you I had read less than half before I permanently
    deleted it from my Kindle.

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